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| Mitsubishi’s Alpha Series Controllers are the "Tiny Giants" of automation, designed to provide easy, flexible, and powerful control that is rugged enough for the factory floor and easy enough to use at home. The Tiny Giants offer an unbeatable combination of features, including real-time clock, high current output relays, analog inputs, secured access, built-in display / programming panel, battery backup, and industrial ruggedness and reliability. |
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FOR AN OPERATIONAL SYSTEM, SELECT
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1. Personal Computer
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4. Alpha Series
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2. Programming Software
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5. EEPROM Cassette
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3. Programming Cable AL-232CAB
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Note: Alpha can also be programmed directly by its built-in display and keypad.
Programming Manual JY992D76601 available separately.
Alpha Series
The Alpha is a new class of controller designed to address simple control applications at the low end of the industrial and commercial control markets. Key features include:
- Very compact size
- 6, 10 and 20 I/O
- Program directly on the unit or via optional VLS Windows software.
- Built-in LCD screen for programming panel or operator interface functions.
- Graphical "function block" style programming, with drag and drop icons.
- 10 Amp relay output.
- 120 – 240 VAC input versions.
- Transistor output versions.
- AC and DC power versions.
- Dual function DC discrete/analog input versions (an input can be "on/off" or 8-bit, 0-10 VDC).
- Y2K compliant real-time clock with 4 digit year.
- Easy to program scheduling functions.
- AS-i network interface available for 20 I/O units.
The Alpha uses a simple icon-based graphical function block language. The instruction set includes logic gates, such as AND, OR and NOT. It also includes special function blocks, such as timer, counter, latch, and compare. Using the Visual Logic Software, the programmer literally "wires" these blocks together to produce control algorithms. The programming software also includes a simulation mode to allow off-line program testing without any hardware connected. This is great for pre-testing software or verification of proper operation prior to download.
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Alpha Base Unit Hardware Specifications
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Specifications
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AL-6MR-A
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AL-10MR-A
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AL-10MR-D
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AL-10MT-D
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AL-20MR-A
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AL-20MR-D
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AL-20MT-D
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Rating
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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UL • cUL
CE
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Max. Number of Inputs / Outputs
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6
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10
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10
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10
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20
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20
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20
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Power Supply
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AC Range
(+10%, -15%)
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100-240VAC
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100-240VAC
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—
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—
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100-240VAC
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—
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—
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Frequency
at AC Hz
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50/60
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50/60
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—
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—
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50/60
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—
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—
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DC Range
(+20%, -15%)
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—
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—
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24VDC
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24VDC
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—
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24VDC
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24VDC
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Max. Apparent Input Power (W)
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3
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4
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3
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2
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8
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7
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5
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Inrush
Current
at ON
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120 VAC
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0.7A
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0.7A
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—
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—
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0.7A
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—
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—
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240 VAC
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<1.5A<>
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<1.5A<>
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—
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—
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<1.5A<>
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—
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—
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24 VDC
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—
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—
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<7A<>
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<7A<>
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—
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<7A<>
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<7A<>
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Allowable Momentary
Power Failure Time (ms)
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10
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10
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5
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5
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10
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5
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5
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Integrated Inputs (*1)
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4
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6
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6
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6
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12
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12
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12
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Min. Current for
Logical 1 (mA)
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—
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—
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4.3
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4.3
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—
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4.3
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4.3
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Max. Current for
Logical 0 (mA)
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—
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—
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1.1
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1.1
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—
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1.1
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1.1
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Min. Voltage for
Logical 1
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80 VAC
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80 VAC
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18 VDC
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18 VDC
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80 VAC
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18 VDC
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18 VDC
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Max. Voltage for Logical 0
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40 VAC
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40 VAC
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4 VDC
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4 VDC
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40 VAC
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4 VDC
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4 VDC
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Response Time (ms)
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50
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50
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15
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15
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50
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15
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15
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Analog Input Range
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—
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—
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0-255
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0-255
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—
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0-255
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0-255
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Analog Resolution (mV)
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—
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—
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10,000/256
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10,000/256
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—
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10,000/256
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10,000/256
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Analog Conversion Speed (ms)
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—
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—
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10
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10
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—
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10
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10
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Analog Voltage Range
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—
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—
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0-10
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0-10
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—
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0-10
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0-10
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Analog Input
Impedance (kOhm)
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—
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—
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>150
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>150
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—
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>150
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>150
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Analog Accuracy
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—
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—
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±5%
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±5%
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—
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±5%
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±5%
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Analog Offset
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—
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—
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-32768 to
+32767
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-32768 to
+32767
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—
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-32768 to
+32767
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-32768 to
+32767
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Analog Gain
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—
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—
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0-255
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0-255
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—
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0-255
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0-255
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Analog Temperature Drift
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—
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—
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±3 LSB
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±3 LSB
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—
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±3 LSB
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±3 LSB
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Integrated Outputs
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2
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4
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4
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4
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8
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8
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8
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Output Type
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Relay
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Relay
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Relay
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Source Trans.
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Relay
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Relay
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Source Trans.
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Switching Voltage (max.)
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250 VAC / 30VDC
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250 VAC / 30 VDC
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250 VAC / 30 VDC
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30 VDC
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250 VAC/ 30 VDC
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250 VAC/ 30 VDC
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30 VDC
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Max. Output Current
Per Output (A)
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10
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10
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10
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1
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10
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10
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1
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Max.
Switching
Load
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Inductive Load
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367 VA
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367 VA
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367 VA
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24 W
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367 VA
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367 VA
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24 W
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Lamp Load (W)
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1100
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1100
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1100
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3
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1100
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1100
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3
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Response Time (ms)
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<10<>
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<10<>
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<10<>
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<1<>
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<10<>
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<10<>
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<1<>
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Life of Relay Contacts
(Number of Cycles)
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30,000 @ 10A, 100,000 @ 8A
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30,000 @ 10A, 100,000 @ 8A
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Weight (kg)
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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.32
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.32
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.32
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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71.2 x 90 x 55
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71.2 x 90 x 55
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71.2 x 90 x 55
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71.2 x 90 x 55
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124.6 x 90 x 55
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124.6 x 90 x 55
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124.6 x 90 x 55
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Required Manuals
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JY992D90901 Hardware Manual; JY992D76601 Programming Manual; JY992D74001 Software Manual
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(*1) Sink/Source
Performance Specifications
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General Specifications
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Programming Method
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Function block
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Program Capacity
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64 Function Blocks or 1500 bytes
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Program Storage
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Built in EEPROM (no battery backup required) or optional EEPROM cassette*
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Device Backup
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20 days at 25° C (by capacitor)*
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RTC Backup
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20 days at 25° C (by capacitor)*
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Operating Temperature
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0 — 55° C
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Storage Temperature
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(-30) -70° C
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Vibration Resistance –
Direct Mounting
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Conforms to JIS C0040; 10-57 Hz: 0.15 mm constant amplitude
57-150 Hz: 9.8 m/s2 acceleration • Sweep count for X, Y, Z: 10 times
(80 minutes in each direction)
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Vibration Resistance –
DIN Rail Mounting
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Conforms to JIS C0040; 10-57 Hz: 0.07 mm constant amplitude
57-150 Hz: 4.9 m/s2 acceleration • Sweep count for X, Y, Z: 10 times
(80 minutes in each direction)
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Shock Resistance
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Conforms to JIS C0041; 147 m/s2 acceleration, action time: 11 ms
3 times in each direction X, Y, Z
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Noise Immunity
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1000 Vpp, 1 microsecond, 30-100 Hz, tested by noise simulator
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Humidity
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35-85% relative humidity, no condensation
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Dielectric Withstand Voltage
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3750 VAC > 1 min. per EN6730 – 1 between the following points:
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Power/Input Terminals and Relay Output Terminals
Relay Output Terminal and Relay Output Terminal
All terminals and the DIN 43880 control box or equivalent
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Insulation Resistance
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7? at 500 V per EN60730-1 between the following points
Power/Input Terminals and Relay Output Terminals
Relay Output Terminal and Relay Output Terminal
All terminals and the DIN 43880 control box or equivalent
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Type of Action
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EN 60730-1, section 6.4.3 – Type 1C
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Software Class
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EN 60730-1, section H6.18 – Class A
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Construction of Control
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EN 60730-1, section 6.15 – Incorporated control
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Whether the Control is Electric
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EN 60730-1, section H2.5.7 – Electric control
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Safety Class
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II
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Pollution Control
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For use in normal pollution situations
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Grounding
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None
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Electrical Isolation
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Reinforced primary/secondary insulation
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Operation Ambience
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To be free of corrosive gasses. Dust should be minimal.
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Protection
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IP 20
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Complies With
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UL 508 • EN60730-1 • EN61010-1 • EN50081-1 • EN50082-1 • EN50082-2
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Liquid Crystal Display
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Displays 4 lines of ten characters per line, Program Run On/Off mode,
Password Protection, Image Table and Function Blocks during programming.
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* Programs are stored in EEPROM memory for 20 years. Run-Time variable data is backed by capacitor for 20 days.
AL-ASi-BD Hardware Communication Specifications
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Item
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Content
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Number of I/O
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4 input (in. E01-E04) 4 output (Out. A01-A04)
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I/O Refresh Time
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Max. 5 ms
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Network Distance
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Max. 100m
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External Power Voltage
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TYP. 30.5 VDC (AS-Interface Power supply)
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External Power Current Consumption
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40 mA or less
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AL-ASi-BD Software Communication Specifications
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Item
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Usage
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Station Number
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Set by Master Station (Factory default 0)
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IO Code
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7
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ID Code
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F
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Data Bit
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D0 – D3
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Input Output 01 – 04 (E01 – E04, A01 – A04)
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Parameter
Bit
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P0
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Communication monitor (set by default) *1
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P1, P2, P3
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Unused
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System Bit
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M6
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Communication error *2
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M7
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Communication error – ASi Power Supply *2
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Control Bit
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N1
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Active – Passive switch *2
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Alpha Removable Memory Cassettes
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Specification
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AL-EEPROM
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Rating
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—
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Memory Type
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EEPROM
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Memory Size
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1500 bytes
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Number of Program Steps
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64 function blocks
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Non-Volatile Storage
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Yes
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Write Protection
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Yes
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Alpha Accessory Hardware
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Specifications
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AL-BEZ 6/10-IP40
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AL-BEZ-20-IP40
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AL-BEZ 6/10-IP54
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AL-BEZ-20-IP54
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Rating
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—
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—
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—
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—
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Purpose
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Front panel mounting H/W,
provides IP40 protection
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Front panel mounting H/W,
provides IP54 protection
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Compatible Alpha
Controllers
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6 and 10 I/O versions
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20 I/O version
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6 and 10 I/O versions
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20 I/O version
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AL-ASi-BD Connector Pin Assignment
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Number
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Name
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Usage
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1 & 3
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ASi+
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For ASi+ cable connection
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2 & 4
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ASi-
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For ASi- cable connection
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Alpha Dimensions and Terminal Layouts
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Table
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