Mitsubishi MIM-G01 Specifications

COMMUNICATION MANUALα2 SIMPLE APPLICATION CONTROLLER

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α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 18The following illustration demonstrates the format structure for writing word data. Writing

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 197.5.3 Time Switch Data TransmissionThe READ operation for the Time Switch Settings is ident

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 207.6 CommandsThe following section will outline commands used to implement dedicated protoco

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 217.6.1 Communication Line Check1 ) Command SpecificationFormat A is shown.2 ) Command Exampl

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 227.6.2 Read Command1 ) Command SpecificationFormat B is shown.2 ) Command Example a ) Read S

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 23b ) Read the Status of the Delay FB Word parameters CWNo.5 and 6 as shown below.Refer to se

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 247.6.3 Write Command1 ) Command SpecificationFormat B is shown2 ) Command Examplea ) Turn Ou

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 25b ) Write a value of 4369 to Count Value of the Up/Down FB Word parameter CWNo.3 asshown be

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 267.6.4 Remote RUN/STOP Operation1 ) Command Examplea ) RUN command for dedicated protocolb )

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 277.6.5 Time Switch Settings1 ) Command Specificationa ) Format B - Time Switch WRITE command

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α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 28b ) Format B Time Switch READ command.Data Transmission areaNote:*1 Refer to table 7.15 lev

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 293 ) Command Example - Weekly Time SettingsThe data in the Command code for a Weekly Time Se

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 30Step 4The Hourly value is a five digit binary value for 10. 10 (dec) = 01010 binary. Step 5

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 31Format B Command String for the weekly Time Switch.WRITE CommandNote: *1, *2, *3 and *4 ref

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 322 ) Command Example - Time Settings by DateThe data in the Command code for a Date Time Set

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 33Example 2 - Date Setting Write a Date Setting to turn Off the Time Switch set up as CW02 on

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 34Example 3 - Monthly Time SettingA Monthly setting does not have a constant setting for eith

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 35Example 4 - Yearly SettingsThe Yearly setting must be set to a Default setting of 08H becau

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 367.6.6 VLS Time Switch Settings (Sample)The Time Switch Setting atright is a sample of thedi

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 37Four Time Settings areshown in this picture of aTime Switch. The types of The source code

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α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 387.6.7 RTC Read Command (Ver. 2.20 or later)1 ) Command SpecificationFormat B is shown.*1 St

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 397.6.8 RTC Write Command (Ver. 2.20 or later)1 ) Command SpecificationFormat B is shown.*1 A

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 407.6.9 Display Read Command (Ver.3.00 or later)The α2 Display Buffer can be read using the D

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 412 ) ExampleDisplay exampleCommand exampleA l p h a X LT h e S i m p l eA p p l i a t i o nC

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 42Cyrillic Character used for Display Output1 ) Command Specification Format B is shown.*1. T

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 432 ) ExampleDisplay exampleCommand example

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 44The Display Buffer Character TableThe following table is the character which can be used by

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 457.7 Sample Visual Basic programNote:The Visual Basic program is an example of a user interf

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 463. Open the Code Window in VB and insert the following codelines.Option ExplicitPrivate tim

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 47 Case 1 '"Reading Values". cmdstr = ChrB(&

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 11. Communication Capabilities The α2 Simple Application Controller has a wide range

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 48Private Sub ShowRxData(rxdata As Variant, rxdatalen As Integer) Dim DataStr As String

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 49 'Wait until the number of 'LenRxData' byte were received or timeout.

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α2 Simple Application ControllersDedicated Protocol Error Diagnostics 88 - 18. Dedicated Protocol Error Diagnostics The α2 controller has a number of

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α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 21.1 System ConfigurationsThere are four methods of modem communication available in

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 31.1.1 Send an SMS Message to a Mobile PhoneThe contents of the display screen will b

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 41.1.3 Detect The Phone RingingIn case a GSM modem or an analog modem that supports C

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 51.1.4 Send an E-mail MessageThe SMS packet can be placed inside an e-mail as text. T

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 61.1.5 Program/monitor from remote PC using a GSM ModemUse the VLS software to monito

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 71.1.7 RS - 232C Straight CableThe cable pinout and connector information is given be

α2 Simple Application ControllersForeword• This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct programming

α2 Simple Application ControllersCommunication Capabilities 11 - 81.2 Dedicated Protocol CommunicationThe α2 (AL2-14MR-*, AL2-24MR-*) Series Controlle

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 12. SMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem SettingSMS messages can be sen

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 22.1.1 GSM & Serial Communication Dialog BoxThe GSM and Serial Co

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 32.1.2 The “Initialize Modem...” SettingWhen the “Initialize Modem...

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 4GSM Preconfigured ModemsPlease refer to the Table 2.1 for informatio

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 5Note: The Siemens M20T GSM modem has been used as the default modem

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 62.2 The GSM/SMS Function BlockThe GSM/SMS Function block is the trig

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 7After the Input Pin is turned OFF, the Word Output will also be rese

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 8C) Setting This box will open the SMS Setting Dialog box described i

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 9A) SMS Service Center - MobileEnter the number given by the SMS Prov

iα2 SIMPLE APPLICATION CONTROLLERSCOMMUNICATION MANUALManual number : JY992D97701Manual revision : FDate : 3/2008α2 Simple Application Controllers

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 102.3 The SMR Function BlockThe GSM short message (SM) can be sent fr

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 112.3.1 The Short Message Receiving (SMR)The Short Message Service di

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 12Table 2.4: Phone numbers and OutputsE) - AcknowledgeIf this check b

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 13- RetentiveCheck the "Retentive" checkbox is store the ou

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 142.4 The CD Function BlockIn case a GSM modem or an analog modem tha

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 152.4.1 Call Detect (CD)The Call Detect dialog box is used for a Phon

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 16Table 2.5: Phone numbers and OutputsE) MaintenanceIf this check box

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 172.5 Set GSM Modem Parameters from the Front Panel KeysThe settings

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 182.5.2 The GSM Init Command (GSM Initialization Command)The GSM mode

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 192.5.4 Set SMS The SMS menu is used to set the telephone numbers for

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α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 202.5.5 GSM Status Check the status of the GSM communication in the f

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 212.6 Characters in GSM ProtocolThe following table gives the charact

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 222.6.2 French GSM CharactersThe following table shows the unsupporte

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 232.7 AL-PCS/WIN-E Program Example2.7.1 SMS Function Block ExampleTab

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 24Timing chart for the SMS function blockVLS program example for the

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 25

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 262.7.2 SMR Function Block ExampleTable 2.12: SMR Function BlockFunct

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 27Table 2.13: Abbreviated termsTable 2.14: Phone numbers and OutputsR

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 28Report short message handlingTable 2.15:Acknowledge messagesApplica

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 292.7.3 CD Function Block ExampleTable 2.16: CD Function BlockTable 2

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α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS/SMR/CD Functions and the Modem Setting 22 - 30Application Example: Open roller shutter by phone callA roller shut

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 13. Remote AccessThe settings required to send SMS packets via a GSM modem or to set up the α2 con

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 23.1.2 GSM & Serial Communication Dialog BoxThe “GSM and Serial Communication” dialog box is u

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 33.1.3 GSM Modem SettingsThe numerous parameters and options for using the GSM modem canbe set usi

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 43.1.5 Command Setting Choose “Command” to enter the AT command. Details for the ATcommand should

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 53.2 Standard Modem Remote AccessCertain parameters in the α2 controller and standard modems must

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 63.3.1 GSM & Serial Communication Dialog BoxThe “GSM and Serial Communication” dialog box is u

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 73.3.2 Standard Modem SettingsA standard modem can setup from the front panel keys but must be acc

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 83.3.5 Standard Preconfigured ModemsPlease refer to the Table below for information on the Preconf

α2 Simple Application ControllersRemote Access 33 - 9Note: The 3COM (SP560-V), OMRON (ME3314) and AIWA (PV-AF3360) standard modems havebeen used as th

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α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS Messaging Diagnostics 44 - 14. SMS Messaging Diagnostics The α2 controller has a number of Diagnostic messages in

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS Messaging Diagnostics 44 - 24.3 GSM Status Check the status of the GSM communication in the followingcategories.

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS Messaging Diagnostics 44 - 34.3.2 CME ErrorThis CME Error status gives information to the functioning of MobileEq

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS Messaging Diagnostics 44 - 44.3.3 CMS ErrorThis value gives error information relevant to the Mobile Equipment(ME

α2 Simple Application ControllersSMS Messaging Diagnostics 44 - 5Note1 ) During GSM communication, the RS-232C pins 4 and 7 must be set high otherwise

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α2 Simple Application ControllersComputer Link - Dedicated Protocol 55 - 15. Computer Link - Dedicated ProtocolThe α2 Series Controller can transfer d

α2 Simple Application ControllersComputer Link - Dedicated Protocol 55 - 2The computer writes data to the α2 (AL2-14MR-*, AL2-24MR-*) Series Controlle

α2 Simple Application ControllersComputer Link - Dedicated Protocol 55 - 35.2 Configuration DiagramThe Peripheral equipment acts as the Master in all

α2 Simple Application ControllersvGuidelines for the safety of the user and protection of α2 Simple Application ControllersThis manual provides inform

α2 Simple Application ControllersComputer Link - Dedicated Protocol 55 - 45.3 How to read Dedicated ProtocolFormat A for computer link is used for che

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 16. AL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated ProtocolThe personal comput

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 23 ) Choose “Other”. Thus, enabling dedicated protocol communicatio

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 34 ) From the Option menu select the “Dedicated Communication.” opt

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 4B) Communication MemoryThe Communication Memory option allocates a

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 5D) Communication Function Block Word Device To set a Communication

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 66.2 Function Blocks FB Name FB Symbol Description of Function Bloc

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 7Time Switch m[TSm]The Time Switch maintenance FunctionBlock uses a

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 8Hour Meter[HM]The Hour Meter Function Block holds theoutput status

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 9Division[DIV]The DIV Function Block is used to dividetwo input val

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α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 10Note:1 ) Communication Word Devices will only appear if new setti

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 116.3 Settings for Dedicated Protocol - Front Panel KeysThe α2 Cont

α2 Simple Application ControllersAL-PCS/WIN-E Settings for Dedicated Protocol 66 - 126.3.8 Default The default values are DataLength = 8 bits; Parity

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 17. The Command StringThe following chapter explains the structure of both types of dedicated

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 2Section 7.1 and 7.2 describe protocol elements used with Format A and B. Refer to section 7.

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 37.2 Format “B” MessageTable 7.2: Format B message structureControl ProtocolREADTransmitRecei

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 4Note:1 ) Format B WRITE/(RUN/STOP) operation can produce an error code even though astandard

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 57.3 Control Protocol elementsThe following section will explain the control elements used in

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 67.3.1 Control CodesThe Control codes are listed below:7.3.2 No. of Communication BytesThe nu

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 7Read message command - When using Format B the number of communication bytes startsfrom the

α2 Simple Application ControllersviiTable of ContentsGuideline of Safety...

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 87.3.4 Station NumberThe personal computer and α2 (AL2-14MR-*, AL2-24MR-*) Series Controller

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 97.3.6 Number of DevicesThe Number of Devices is restricted by total number of Communication

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 103 ) WRITE Message - BIT dataThe maximum number of BIT devices that can be written at any on

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 117.3.7 Device CodeEach type of Bit or Word Device has a device code which corresponds to a m

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 127.3.8 Device NumberThe Device Number is used in conjunction with the Device Code. Once the

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 137.3.10 Sum CheckThe Sum Check is the four digit Hexadecimal total of the numbers between th

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 147.3.11 Error Codes If there is a problem in the communication line or in the command string

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 157.4 Communication Timing ChartThe communication time for α2 Series dedicated protocol is re

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 167.5 Character Area Data TransmissionThe Data Transmission area is the important segment of

α2 Simple Application ControllersThe Command String 77 - 177.5.2 Write Data TransmissionThe WRITE Data Transmission area is different in reading BIT a