ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL

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6. SYSTEM MENU

6.1 MENU OPTIONS INSTRUCTIONS

There are Systems Menus to help guide the user through the options

available in the Alpha2. The Top Menu has a Run Mode that is

accessed while the Alpha2 is in operation or a Stop Mode that is

accessed when the Alpha2 is idle.

The Edit Menu and the Function Block Edit Menu can be accessed

when in either ProgEdit or Monitor. These menus can be used to create

and/or change programs steps or values.

Use the “OK” key to enter a programming option or to enter data into

memory. Set all the data on the screen before using the “OK” key to

write the data to the system memory. The “ESC” key will move the

screen back to a higher menu option. It will cancel any data input that

has not been accepted with the “OK” key.

6.2 THE STOP MODE

6.2.1 TOP MENU

When the Alpha2 is first turned On, the Input/Output Image Table will

appear. Press the “OK” and “ESC” keys simultaneously to move to the

TopMenu. (If the TopMenu cannot be accessed the Menu Key has

been set to “Not Use”).

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RUN Places the controller in Run mode.

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PARAMETER Provides a simple method to edit Time Switches

(TSm), Short Message Receive (SMRm) and Call Detect (CDm)

from the Top Menu.

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PROGEDIT Allows program editing/creation on the display using the

front panel keys. The current memory will be overwritten as changes

are made to the program. Programs can be saved in the AL-PCS

software.

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CLOCKSET Set the Real Time Clock or input a daily clock

adjustment.

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LANGUAGE Choose from 7 onscreen languages: English, German,

French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, or Russian.

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VERSION Displays CPU Version of the Alpha2 Series Controller.

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SCAN TIME Monitor the Current, Maximum, or Minimum program

scan times. Upon controller reset current, Maximum and Minimum

values for scan times are reset to 0.

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PASSWORD Restrict entry to the ProgEdit and Monitor mode with

a four digit password.

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DISPPASS Set up to three Passwords for Display function blocks.

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MENU KEY Two settings are possible, “Not Use” or “OK + ESC”.

“Not Use” is designed so that unauthorized people cannot access

the Alpha2 Top Menu in Run mode. If the “OK + ESC” key setting

is selected, simultaneously depress the “OK” and the “ESC” keys

to access the Top Menu.

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SUMMERTIME Choose the preferred daylight savings time:

Cancel, Manual On, Date Type, UK type, US type, or EU type.

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SERIAL COM Choose the type of communication to be used for

the right hand side serial communication port - Not Use, Modem,

GSM or Other Com.

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LIGHT TIME Set the backlight off delay time.

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PROGCLEAR Completely clears the system memory including

Password protected programs

6.3 THE RUN MODE TOP MENU

When the Alpha2 program is running, the LCD defaults to the Image

Table screen. According to the Menu Key setting, proceed to the Stop

Mode of the Top Menu by using the “OK” and the “ESC” keys or reset

the controller by powering down.

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STOP Takes the Alpha2 out of Run mode.

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SETUP TS Provides a simple method to edit Time Switches from the

Top Menu.

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MONITOR Monitor the program settings while in the Run mode and

perform limited editing to FB parameters. The existing programming

steps cannot be modified.

TOP MENU is not Displayed in Run Mode The menu key should be

operated to access the Top Menu. Push the keys “OK” and “ESC” at the

same time.

checking that it is safe to do so. Damage to the machine or controller

or a safety issue could arise if the forced ON/OFF is performed

inappropriately. If proper precautions are not taken, damage to the

equipment or machine failure may occur.

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FORCED STOP OPERATION

1. Turn the Alpha2 series power supply off.

2. Turn the power ON again while pushing the “OK” and “ESC” keys

simultaneously. The option to place the controller in Stop mode will

be available for approximately five seconds. Press the “OK” key to

enter the Stop Mode. If no key is pressed, the controller will default

back into the Run mode.

3. Press “ESC” key. The “Run Mode Top Menu” is displayed

6.4 THE EDIT MENU

The Edit Menu can be entered when the Alpha2 is in the ProgEdit or

Monitor main programming screen. If entering options or connecting

FBs, these procedures have to be finished or canceled before the Edit

Menu can be entered. Press the “ESC” key at any place in the main

programming screen to enter the Edit Menu.

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PROGSIZE Shows the numbers of FBs used and percentage of

program memory used.

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JUMP Leads to a screen that shows available places to go in the

program. “M” - system bits; “I” - system Inputs; “O” - System Outputs;

“K” - Keys (1-8); “E” - ASi Inputs; “A” - ASi Outputs; “N” - Control bits;

“EI” - External Board inputs; “EO” - External Board outputs; and “B”

- Function Blocks existing in the program. Choose the desired block

with the arrow keys and press the “OK” key to jump to that spot in

the program.

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NEW FB Create a new Function Block from one of the available FBs.

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EXIT Exits to the Top Menu.

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MNEMONIC Gives a mnemonic display of the current programming

rung. Enter the programming mode by pressing the “OK” key or

return to the Edit Menu using the “ESC” key. (Not available in Monitor

Mode).

6.5 THE FUNCTION BLOCK EDIT MENU

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Function Block Edit Menu can be entered only while in the

ProgEdit or Monitor mode. Move to the Function Block to edit and press

the “OK” key when the Function Block number is flashing.

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