Man Al2000_eng.pdf - FF-Automation

AL 2000 User Guide
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14/11/2000
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
The AL2000 is a new modular PLC from FF-Automation, Finland. Due to it's modular
design, different hardware configurations can easily be made for specific automation and
data acquisition requirements. The AL2000 is designed to be used in medium and large
scale applications.
The AL2000 can be easily programmed using an ordinary PC and the ALProWin
programming software. ALPro has an extensive instruction language for PLC programming,
with over 260 instructions available. Programming difficult procedures is made
easy by the many instructions which have been developed for specific applications. The
ALPro EIL (Extensive Instruction Language) is a highly efficient programming tool which
is both easy to learn and simple to use.
For programmers who are familiar with ladder logic programming, ALProWin introduces
a new and efficient way to write PLC programs. However, for programmers who prefer to
work with ladder logic, an additional module is available for this purpose.
The AL2000L provides versatile communication capabilities via serial interface or
Ethernet LAN.
AL2000 has been designed giving special attention to ease of use and rapid service.
A thorough Self Diagnostics Function (SDF) continuously supervises the AL2000's
operation. In the event that a fault in the system is discovered by the SDF, the user is
immediately informed. A fault condition is displayed on the module by means of an LED,
and sent via serial interface or Ethernet LAN to a supervising PC (if the user so
chooses). This makes servicing the AL2000 both easy and rapid.
The AL2000 is versatile enough for the most demanding of applications!
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