Configuration; Mim And Mitsubishi Alpha Xl; Project Settings - Mitsubishi Electric MIM-A01 Instruction Manual

Configuration

6 Configuration
6.1

MIM and Mitsubishi ALPHA XL

Configuration of the Industrial Modems is done via the Mitsubishi Alpha Programming Software
(SW0D5-ALVLS-EUL). Detailed information on selecting the modem and setting parameters is to
be found within the Mitsubishi Alpha XL manuals at http://www.mitsubishi-automation.com
Alpha XL - Communication Manual
Alpha Software - Software Manual
This AT init string is to be used when connecting an "Alpha XL" to the "MIM-G01":
ATE0S0=2&S0;+IFC=0,0;+CMEE=1;+IPR=9600;+CICB=0;&W
This AT init string is to be used when connecting an "Alpha XL" to the "MIM-A01":
ATE0S0=2Q1+D0\Q0\J0&W
The following chapters will show the most important settings.
6.1.1

Project Settings

Load the PLC project into the Alpha Programming Software and adjust some basic settings.
Therefore, in the menu bar click
Options > GSM and serial communication
In the area Modem, select either GSM (for MIM-G01) or Modem (MIM-A01) and choose the
name of the modem in use from the list provided on the right (see figure above).
NOTE If this modem type is not present within the list, you may add it by yourself; detailed informa-
tion on that is to be found within chapter 6.1.3.
If you use a MIM-A01 Modem, click on OK to exit configuration.
If you use a MIM-G01 Modem, enter the SIM PIN into the appropriate input field and enable the
„Remote Access" checkbox, in case you want to remotely access the PLC. The Data format
should be 8 bits, no parity and 1 stop bit (8N1) with a speed of 9600 baud. Click on OK to exit con-
figuration.
Mitsubishi Industrial Modem
MIM and Mitsubishi ALPHA XL
Art. No. 146564
Art. No. 126017
Fig. 6-1:
GSM and serial communication
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