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AL-Ⅱ Series USB Master AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual (For designers' use) Please ensure to read and understand this Instructions Manual before using the Product. Please keep this Instructions Manual at hand so that it is always available for reference. MN0199...
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AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual Introduction Ⅱ This instructions manual explains the handling of "AL- Series USB Master AL2-02/USB", emphasizing the specifications to enable proper and safe use. The manual is thus intended for designers of control systems using servo motors and stepping motors. Before using the product, read this manual carefully for better understanding.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual Introduction Description of safety Before use Contents PAGE 1. Overview 1-1. Features 1-2. Product configuration 1-3. Example of system configuration 1-4. Function block diagram 1-5. Externals of product 2. Specifications 2-1. General specifications 2-2. Communication specifications 2-3. Master specifications 2-4.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 1. Overview 1-1. Features ● Ⅱ The AL- series is a high speed serial communication system of original controlling the flexible stepping motor, servo motor which can cope easily as well and I/O in the decentralization of the device and supporting axial addition. ・...
Also, it is possible to overwrite data from the user application. 1-2. Product configuration Product name Rating Maker Quantity Remarks Ⅱ Master of AL- AL2-02/USB Melec Inc. For USB Main Unit Connector 51103-0300 Molex For power supply connector Accessory Contact 50351-8100...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 1-4. Function block diagram AL2-02/USB Serial interface control block ONLINE Control block OFFLINE Memory (Slave Data back up ONLINE USB interface part This is an interface block with USB. ONLINE USB is an universal serial bus port used when controlling from the user application.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 1-5. Externals of product AL2‑02 /USB Made in Japan 75700001 Ⅱ This is a shield connector of the RJ-45 type to connect with the slave unit of the AL- series.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 2. Specifications 2-1. General specifications No. Item Specifications ± % 1 Supply voltage DC +24 V 2 Power consumption 70 mA or less ・ ℃ 〜 + ℃ 3 Operating ambient ・ % temperature and RH or less without dew condensation humidity ・...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 2-3. Master specifications No. Item Specifications ・ Reading of slave information Connected The slave type connected now can be read. confirmation of slave ・ 2 Error detection of Reading of error total number Ⅱ Ⅱ The error total number detected in the AL- communication after the power supply is communication turned on can be read.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 2-4. Input and output signal table Serial communication connector J1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ● Connector :RJ-45 Shield type ● □□ □□ (〜 Recommended cable :KB-STP- : length 30 m or less Made by Sanwa Supply: It is not an accessory. Signal name Description Direction...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 2-5. Outside dimensions ± General tolerance 0.5 mm or less ± Externals tolerance 1 mm or less 76.1 (25) 71.3 (Dimension of installation for user ) (Dimension of installation for user ) When DIN attachment lug (CP-14v1/AT2) is installed. - 11 -...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 3. Setting 3-1. Setting of USB number S1 The USB number of this product is allocated by dip switch S1. By default When the shipment from the factory , the dip switch is USB number 0. When the AL2-02/USB are used at one more, assign USB numbers such a way that no numbers are duplicated. The following figure shows an example in which USB number 1 is assigned.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 4. Connection Ⅱ 4-1. Connection of AL- communication system Operation not anticipated may cause damage of the machine and the product. QAUTION Ⅱ To prevent the malfunction by the noise, the AL- communications cable recommends recommended cable. Ⅱ...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 5. OFFLINE As for AL2-02/USB, the access from ONLINE and OFFLINE is possible. Confirming the operation of each axis of each slave unit and the I/O signal can do immediately without the user program by the OFFLINE application software that our company offers. * ONLINE and OFFLINE cannot be controlled at the same time.
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AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual ● The backup data of master ・ The data of the specified file can be written to master. ・ It is possible to read out data from the master. Moreover, data can be preserved by .AL2DAT TEXT file format.
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual 6. Maintenance Incorrect handling may lead to an electric shock. QAUTION Inspection and maintenance need to be conducted by an expert engineer only. Before inspecting and maintaining this product, turn off the power. An electric shock, injuries, and fire may be caused. ...
AL2-02/USB Instructions Manual The main parts which revised by this manual Parts Content None - 17 -...
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Technical Service TEL.(042)664‑5382 FAX.(042)666‑5664 E‑mail s‑support@melec‑inc.com Sales and Service TEL.(042)664‑5384 FAX.(042)666‑2031 URL:http://www.melec‑inc.com Melec Inc. Control equipment marketing department 516‑10,Higashiasakawa‑cho,Hachioji‑shi,Tokyo 193‑0834,Japan This Operating Manual is subject to change without prior notice C1108 for the purpose of product improvement.
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