Micro controller ALPHA 2

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document outlines the technical specifications and features of Mitsubishi Electric's Alpha 2 Simple Application Controllers, emphasizing their flexibility, ease of use, and advanced capabilities for factory automation. These controllers are designed to support a wide range of industrial applications with robust communication options.

Specifications: The Alpha 2 controllers feature up to 8 configurable DC inputs for digital or analog signals, communication capabilities via GSM, SMS, and email, and optional converters for Pt100 and K-type thermocouple data. They support extensive I/O expansions and are built with a durable design suitable for various applications.

Key Features:

Flexible Input Assignment: Allows configuration of up to eight inputs as analog or digital, catering to diverse application needs.
Integrated HMI: Includes a backlit display for programming and monitoring, functioning as a traditional text-based HMI.
Direct Programming: Enables direct programming without additional equipment, facilitating maintenance and updates.
Function Blocks: Supports up to 200 function blocks for automation tasks, including Boolean expressions, timers, and PID configurations.
Communication: Connects to AS-interface networks and GSM modems for remote access and control, allowing email and SMS notifications.
Program Security: Features password protection to prevent unauthorized changes, safeguarding intellectual property.
Calendar-Clock: Advanced scheduling feature for up to 1200 events, with automatic time adjustments and radio clock synchronization.
Memory and Temperature Range: Programs are stored in EEPROM with data backup for 20 days post power-down, and operational temperature ranges from -25°C to +55°C.

Applications: Alpha controllers are ideal for automating tasks such as greenhouse watering, heating, and vent control, offering a user-friendly interface and robust communication options.

Base Units and Expansion Modules: The controllers are available in various configurations with different I/O capabilities and power supply options (24 V DC or 100-240 V AC). Expansion modules include digital input modules, transistor and relay output modules, analog output modules, and temperature converters, enhancing the controllers' functionality.

Software and Accessories: The AL-PCS/WIN-EU software is available for programming the controllers, with a free demo version. Additional accessories include communication cables, memory cassettes, and installation frames with different IP ratings.

European Representatives: Contact information for Mitsubishi Electric representatives across Europe is provided, offering support and services for the Alpha 2 controllers.

Catalog excerpts

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FACTORY AUTOMATION Base units I/Os 10 Power supply 24 V DC Digital inputs 14, expandable to 18 100 – 240 V AC 24 V DC 6 Digital inputs with analog capability (0–10V, 9bit) 6 24 V DC 8 Not applicable Relay outputs 24, expandable to 28 100 – 240 V AC 8 100 – 240 V AC 15 Not applicable 8 Not applicable 4 Function blocks 6 9 8A Constant outputs 8A 8 A (4x)/2 A (5x) Max. 200 Max. 200 Max. 200 71.2 x 90 x 52 Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm 124.6 x 90 x 52 124.6 x 90 x 52 Expansion modules for ALPHA 2 AL2-4EX* Simple Application Controllers 4 dig. inputs (24 V DC) with 2 selectable high-speed counters (1 kHz) AL2-4EX-A2* 4 dig. inputs (240 V AC) AL2-4EYT* 4 transistor outputs (1A) AL2-4EYR* 4 relay outputs (2 A) AL2-2DA* 2 analog outputs (0 – 10 V / 4 – 20 mA) 2 Pt100 temperature converters 2 K-type thermocouple converters AL-PCS/WIN-EU Software CD for Windows, in 7 languages (D/GB/F/I/E/S/RUS), manuals, sample programs Demo software CD for Windows (without communication functions), in 7 languages (D/GB/F/I/E/S/RUS), manuals, sample programs AL-PCS/WIN-EU-Demo AL-232CAB Cable for connecting ALPHA 2 to PC, 2.5 m AL2-GSM-CAB RS-232C for second communications port AL2-EEPROM-2 Memory cassette for 200 FBs AL2-ASI-BD Communications module for field bus, AS-interface, slave AL-FRAME 10-IP40 IP40 installation frame AL-FRAME 20-IP40 AL-FRAME 10-IP54 IP54 installation frame with transparent lid AL-FRAME 20-IP54 ALPHA POWER 24 – 1.5 100–240 V AC / 24 V DC power supply; 1.5 A output * Note: Not applicable to AL2-10MR units Reference: ALPHA 2 products are sometimes referred to as Alpha XL EUROPEAN REPRESENTATIVES EUROPEAN BRANCHES MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. 25,Boulevard des Bouvets F-92741 Nanterre Cedex Phone +33 1 55 68 55 68 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. 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