ALPHA2 QUICK START MANUAL
6.3 THE RUN MODE TOP MENU
6. SYSTEM 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.
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.
• STOP Takes the Alpha2 out of Run mode.
• SETUP TS Provides a simple method to edit Time Switches from the
Top Menu.
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.
• MONITOR Monitor the program settings while in the Run mode and
perform limited editing to FB parameters. The existing programming
steps cannot be modified.
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.
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.
CAUTION: Perform the forced stop operation only after thoroughly
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.
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”).
n 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.
• RUN Places the controller in Run mode.
• PARAMETER Provides a simple method to edit Time Switches
(TSm), Short Message Receive (SMRm) and Call Detect (CDm)
from the Top Menu.
• 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.
3. Press “ESC” key. The “Run Mode Top Menu” is displayed
6.4 THE EDIT MENU
• CLOCKSET Set the Real Time Clock or input a daily clock
adjustment.
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.
• LANGUAGE Choose from 7 onscreen languages: English, German,
French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, or Russian.
• OTHERS...
• PROGSIZE Shows the numbers of FBs used and percentage of
program memory used.
ꢀVERSION Displays CPU Version of the Alpha2 Series Controller.
ꢀ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.
• 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.
ꢀPASSWORD Restrict entry to the ProgEdit and Monitor mode with
a four digit password.
ꢀDISPPASS Set up to three Passwords for Display function blocks.
ꢀ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.
• NEW FB Create a new Function Block from one of the available FBs.
• EXIT Exits to the Top Menu.
• 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).
ꢀSUMMERTIME Choose the preferred daylight savings time:
Cancel, Manual On, Date Type, UK type, US type, or EU type.
ꢀ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.
6.5 THE FUNCTION BLOCK EDIT MENU
ꢀLIGHT TIME Set the backlight off delay time.
The 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.
ꢀPROGCLEAR Completely clears the system memory including
Password protected programs
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