AL-Ⅱ Series PCI MasterAL2-01v1/PCI
Instructions Manual(For designers' use)

Please ensure to read and understand thisInstructions Manual before using the Product.
Please keep this Instructions Manual at handso that it is always available for reference.

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AL2-01v1/PCI

Instructions Manual

Introduction
This instructions manual explains the handling of "AL-Ⅱ Series PCI Master AL2-01v1/PCI",
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.
Keep the manual handy so that you can read it whenever you want.

Description of safety
This product must be handled correctly.
Handling the product incorrectly may cause unexpected accidents resulting in personal injuries ordamage to your properties.
Many of those accidents can be avoided if you have advance information on dangerous situations.
This manual provides precautions where dangerous situations are predicted. The manual provides thefollowing alert marking and messages for this purpose:
 WARNING

This indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious
personal injury if you do not perform the procedure correctly.

 CAUTION

This indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in personal
injury or physical damage if you do not perform the procedure correctly.

Before use■ This product is not designed for use in the equipment related to nuclear power, aerospace equipment,
vehicles, marine vessels, medical equipment directly in touch with human body, equipment
anticipated to give a serious impact to properties, and other equipment required to provide highreliability.
■ Take failsafe measures so that the whole system operates safely even if the input power causes anerror, a signal line is disconnected, or the main unit fails.
■ Be sure to use this product within the scope of the specifications described in this instruction manualin accordance with the specification method described therein.
■ Set up the product before operating it.
Please refer to the Section 3, "Setting."■ Please refer to separate manual "AL-Ⅱ series device driver manual for Windows" also when you
handle this product.

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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

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２． Specifications
2-1. General specifications
2-2. PCI specifications
2-3. Communication specifications
2-4. Master specifications
2-5. Input and output signal table(1) Serial communication connector( J1)(2) USB communication connector( J2)
2-6. Outside dimensions

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３． Setting
3-1. Setting of board number ( S1)
3-2. Setting of AL-Ⅱ communication(1) Address setting of the AL-Ⅱ communication(2) Baud rate setting of the AL-Ⅱ communication
3-3. Setting of Extend-unit communication

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４． Connection
4-1. Connection of AL-Ⅱ communication system(1) Core connection of AL-Ⅱ communications cable(2) Connection of terminator(3) Wiring distance of AL-Ⅱ communication(4) Power supply and slave power supply for communication

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５． OFFLINE
5-1. Support environment of OFFLINE
5-2. OFFLINE specification

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６． Maintenance
6-1. Maintenance and inspection(1) Cleaning method(2) Inspection method(3) Replacement method
6-2. Saving and disposal(1) Saving method(2) Disposal method

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１． Overview
1-1. Features● The AL-Ⅱ 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.
・ The AL-Ⅱ series is an insulation type high-speed serial communications of 20 Mbps/50 m or 10 Mbps/100 m.
As a result, the saving wiring for the personal computer system can be attempted by the performance ( ratio of
our company) that equals a board controller so far.
・ The shift of board controller C-VX870 series ( Device-function) for PCI made of our company and the USB series( Device-function and Unit-function) is easy depending on the device driver function for Windows.
● AL2-01v1/PCI is a version up product with the AL2-01/PCI upward compatibility.
The status of four axis batch reading and the command of four axis batch execution by the Unit-function became
possible. This Unit-function can perform a unit and AL-Ⅱ interface by one function execution from an application.
By this,・ The time crunch can be done compared with accessed Device-function of each axis and I/O-function ofeach I/O port.
・ The Unit-function ( writing) suppresses the difference at time until it instructs time each axis and each I/O output
signal.
・ The Unit-function can reduce the load of the application.
・ It supports the Device-function, and can use the Device-function.
・ The Unit-function can be used together with the Device-function and the I/O-function.
Access example in Device-function and I/O-function

Access example in Unit-function

Time lag
Reading

X-axis STATUS1

X-axis STATUS1

Reading

Y-axis STATUS1

Y-axis STATUS1

Reading

Z-axis STATUS1

Z-axis STATUS1

Reading

A-axis STATUS1

A-axis STATUS1
Batch Reading

X-axis Control I/O

Reading

Y-axis Control I/O

Y-axis Control I/O

Reading

Z-axis Control I/O

Z-axis Control I/O

Reading

A-axis Control I/O

A-axis Control I/O

Reading

General-purpose I/O

General-purpose I/O

Reading

Extend I/O 0nExtend I/O 0

Reading

Extend I/O 1oExtend I/O 1

i

X-axis Control I/Oac

X-axis DATA2i

X-axis COMMAND

Batch Writing

Y-axis DATA1ltBatch Writing

X-axis DATA1a

X-axis DATA1itTime lagY-axis DATA1li(A Unit)

ReadingonTime lag(Each axis )X-axis DATA2(Each axis )Y-axis DATA2ppY-axis COMMANDp

Batch Writing

Z-axis DATA1A(Each axis )Z-axis DATA2p

Y-axis DATA2

Y-axis COMMANDAc

X-axis COMMAND

Z-axis DATA1
Batch Writing

Z-axis COMMAND(A Unit)Z-axis DATA2
Z-axis COMMAND

Batch Writing

A-axis DATA1

A-axis DATA1(Each axis )A-axis DATA2

A-axis DATA2

A-axis COMMAND

A-axis COMMAND

Writing

X-axis Control I/O

X-axis Control I/O

Writing

Y-axis Control I/O

Y-axis Control I/O

Writing

Z-axis Control I/O

Z-axis Control I/O

Writing

A-axis Control I/O

A-axis Control I/O

Writing

General-purpose I/O

General-purpose I/O

Writing

Extend I/O 0

Extend I/O 0

Writing

Extend I/O 1

Extend I/O 1

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AL2-01v1/PCI

Instructions Manual● AL2-01v1/PCI is a master for the AL-Ⅱ series that can do the direct insertion to the slot of PCI bus.
The user controls the motor controller and I/O etc. of the AL-Ⅱ series by this master.
・ It conforms to PCI bus specification R2.2.
・ The shape is universal short card size( 140 mm × 60 mm ) of a PCI bus standard.
・ Confirming the operation of each axis of each slave unit and the I/O signal can do immediately without the user
program by the USB off-line application software that our company offers.
Moreover, the master can back up the setting data of each slave unit.
The setting data that this master backs up can transmit each slave automatically when the Initial-data-transferfunction is executed. Also, it is possible to overwrite data from the user application.

1-2. Product configuration
Product nameRating

Maker

Quantity

PCI MasterAL2-01v1/PCI

Melec Inc.

Remarks

1(Main Unit)

For PCI bus

1-3. Example of system configurationPC
OFF LINE( Initial data edit/Kind operation)USB

AL-Ⅱ PCI Master board
AL2-01v1/PCI

PC* 15 slave's unit can be connected by one Master board.
AL-Ⅱ series

Stepping or Servo

Slave Unit
AL-Ⅱ communication cable
20 Mbps/50 m or 10 Mbps/100 m

MADE IN JAPAN

PL1
PL2
PL3
PL4

Driver

Motor

X-axis

J12
J8

S1

J2

J14

Slot in

2C-776Av1 etc.
RDY

J1

J1
AL2‑01/PCI
10

20

30

MADE IN JAPAN

60300001
1

40

J2

Terminator CB-54/R

Y-axisJ13J9J4Extend I/O

J5
J6 J7

J3DC+24V● MPL-34-01vx.xx/AL2W32 *1

CB-52/3232-MIL etc.

J10 J11※ Insert core

Device driver(ZCAT2032-0930)

Z-axis
J4 IN

J6 IN

MADE IN JAPANJ5 OUT

Extend I/O Interface cable

J2

DC+24V・ Windows XP( 32 bit)

J3 OUT

J1・ Windows 2000

・ Windows Vista( 32 bit)

5 Mbps/1 m or less・ Windows 7( 32 bit)

A-axis(32/32 points)
Sensor● MPL-35-01vx.xx/AL2W64 *1

CWLM,CCWLM,ORG,NORG,EA/EB signal/ Each axis

・ Windows XP( 64 bit)・ Windows Vista( 64 bit)・ Windows 7(64 bit)

*1 Version No. … Please confirm the latest version of vx.xx at the manual of the device driver.
・ AL-Ⅱ series prepared connectable cables easily.
Please refer to the "connection / others" instruction manual for details of connection of the AL- Ⅱ series.
Example of other AL-Ⅱ series
Power supply relay board

Controller

CB-55-01/PS-T35

2C-771v1

General-purpose I/O ( Extend type and Slave type)

Controller with built-in driver
2CD-7710v1/ADB5F30

2CD-7713v1/GDB5F40

CB-53/1616-MIL

2CB-01v1/3232-MIL

2CB-02v1/1616-MIL

MADE IN JAPANJ4IN

J3 DC+24V

J3 DC+24V
IN
IN

MADE IN JAPAN

J6

J4
J8
J6

MADE IN JAPAN

J2

OUT
J1

J1

OUT
OUT

S5
J7

S3
S6 S4

MOTOR/X

J7
J5

J1
J1

J5

J6

DC+24V/X

J11
RDY

J2

J7

J8
J14

J2

J8

DC+24V/Y

MADE IN JAPANJ4 SENSOR/Y

S9
J9

S7
S10 S8MOTOR/Y

J10

J2

J6
S4

J1

MOTOR/X

04

503

J2

TO C OS

DC+24V

J6

J2

8

S3

J16

J4 IN

KP1516‑0A+24V

MADE IN JAPANDC +24V/X

RDY

J3 SENSOR/X

J9
MOTO R/Y

J9

J4

OUT

J3 OUT

04

503

J1

J3 SENSOR/X

T OC O S

GND

J15

J5 DC+24V

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DC +24V/Y

J5 DC+24V

J8
S6

J7

1

J5

S5

4

J4 SENSOR/ Y

J17

+24V

3.5A

IN

J3 DC+24V

1

GND

MADE IN JAPAN・ 4-distribution
output of DC 24 V
・ 1 A/terminal(3.5 A in total)

・ 4-axes
・ For stepping or
simple servo

・ 2-axes for 5-phase
stepping motor
・ 0.75 A/phase・ 2-axes for 5-phase

・ Extend type・ Slave type・ Slave typestepping motor

・ In: 16-points

・ In: 32-points

・ In: 16-points

・ Out: 16-points

・ Out: 32-points

・ Out: 16-points

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1-4. Function block diagram
AL2-01v1/PCI

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U S B

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A L - Ⅱ

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ANSWER BACK PORT

A L - Ⅱ

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REQUEST PORTS O L A T Io lr
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STATUS PORT

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ONLINEINITIAL PORT

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control block

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a

c

 Serial interface
 Control Register ONLINE ( PCI bus) interface part
This is an interface block with PCI bus.
 OFFLINE (USB) interface part
This is an interface block with USB.
Setting and easy operation of each slave can be done by the application software for initialization.
* ONLINE and OFLINE cannot be controlled at the same time.
Execute it after stopping the application from ONLINE when you control from OFFLINE.
 Control Register part
These are register that controls between PCI bus or the USB and the serial communications block.
When it is used in the Windows device driver environment, this Control Register need not be considered.
・ INITIAL PORT
This is a port to initialize for the master and all slave units.
・ STATUS PORT
This is a port to read the status of master.
・ REQUEST PORT
This is a port that demands the function to make the master or the slave unit
execute it.
・ ANSWER BACK PORT
This is a port to read the response data from master or the slave unit.
 Serial interface control block
This department is control block for AL-Ⅱ serial communication.
The AL-Ⅱ serial communications interface department is internally insulated with the PC power supply.
 Memory
The initial data of each slave unit by the application software for initialization is stored on the memory in master.
When the Initial-data-transfer-function is executed, master automatically sets the initial data to each slave unit.

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1-5. Externals of product

MADE IN JAPAN

PL1
PL2
PL3
PL4

S1
1

JP1

J2



2





1

JP2

J1

AL2‑01v1/PCI
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10

20

30

40

1


 J1

This is a shield connector of the RJ-45 type to connect with the slave unit of the AL- Ⅱ series.
The terminator of the AL-Ⅱ communication is installing in this master by fixation.

 J2This is USB connector to connect with the PC at OFFLINE. ( mini B type) CN1

This is a board edge connector to insert in the slot of PCI bus. ( 5 V/3.3 V universal type) S1

This is a dip switch to set for PCI to be able to recognize the board number.
This switch number must set for it not to overlap when two master are installed in PC.

 PL1, PL2

These are LED for the monitor.

 JP1, JP2

・ PL1( Red)

… This LED lights when master detected abnormality of hard or abnormality of the
AL-Ⅱ communication. This display is maintained even if it switches to OFFLINE.

・ PL2( Green)… This LED lights when the access from online ( PCI bus) is possible.
This LED is turned off when there is a control right on the OFFLINE( USB) side.

・ PL3,PL4… It is unused.

This is a connector for adjustment of the main unit.
Do not connect anything.

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２． Specifications
2-1. General specifications
No. ItemSpecifications

1

Supply voltage

DC +5 V ± 5 ％2Power consumption 1.2 A or less3

Operating ambient
temperature andhumidity

4

Storage temperature ・ 0 ℃ 〜 ＋ 55 ℃
and humidity
・ 80 ％ RH or less (without dew condensation)

5

Installation
environment

・ Inside a well-ventilated cabinet installed indoor, free from direct sunlight.
・ Not exposed to corrosive and flammable gasses, and not affected by oil mist,
dust, salt, iron powder, water, and chemicals.
・ Not subject to constant vibration or excessive shock.
・ Not affected by electromagnetic noise caused by power equipment.
・ Free of radioactive materials and magnetic fields, and not in vacuum.

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Dimensions

140 × 60 × 17 (mm ): It doesn't contain the attachment lug.

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WeightApprox. 0.1 kg

・ 0 ℃ 〜 ＋ 45 ℃
・ 80 ％ RH or less (without dew condensation)

2-2. PCI specifications
No. ItemSpecifications

1

Conforming
standard

PCI Local Bus Specification Rev 2.2

2

Bus interface

・ 32 bit bus, 33 MHz clock
・ 5 V/3.3 V signal system ( universal )※ The supply of +5 V power supply is needed from the bus slot.

3

Interrupt

Unused4

System resource

I/O area: 128 bytes + 256 bytes

5

Number that can beinstalled

Two pieces

2-3. Communication specifications
No. ItemSpecifications

1

AL-Ⅱ interface

・ Conformity standard
・ Transmission protocol
・ Slave connection number
・ Wiring distance/baud rate

: RS485 ( Insulation type): Protocol for AL-Ⅱ communication: 1 〜 15 slave ( slave address setting range: H' 1 〜 H' F ): 100 m (10 Mbps ) / 50 m (20 Mbps )2

USB interface

・ Conformity standard
・ Baud rate
・ Wiring distance・ USB connector: USB2.0: FULL SPEED( 12 Mbps): 5 m or less: mini B-8-

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2-4. Master specifications
No. ItemSpecifications

1

Connected
・ Reading of slave information
confirmation of slave
The slave type connected now can be read.

2

Error detection of
AL-Ⅱcommunication

・ Reading of error total number
The error total number detected in the AL-Ⅱ communication after the power supply isturned on can be read.
It is possible to use it for the evaluation of the communication environment.
When retrying is detected, it counts as an error.
The error total number can be counted 65535 times or less.
More than it do not update a count.
・ Clear of error total number
The value in which the error total number is counted can be cleared to 0.
・ Retry
It is a function to evade the stagnation of the entire system by retrying it when the influenceof the noise etc. is given to AL-Ⅱ communications.
The number of retrying is set by an Environment-set-function.
When retrying is made effective and the communication abnormality is detected, retrying is
automatically executed.
The setting of retrying is possible by the range from 0 ( non-retry ) to 3.

3

Initialize

・ Auto transmission of initialization
The master carries out initialization for all slaves automatically when user carries out an
Environment-set-function to a master.
・ Interlock
When an Environment-set-function is executed from the application, master executes
initialization ( a request) to each slave.
The slave product of the AL-Ⅱ series doesn't accept other requests until the initial-request
sent from master is received after the power supply is turned on.
When other requests are received, an initial error is returned.
As a result, master notifies the application the answer back.
When the internal logic on the slave side was reset by the power failure etc. momentarily,
operation by the improper data can be stopped.
Please execute to master an Environment-set-function, after turning on slave's power supply.

4

Backup・ The backup can easily edit the parameter of each slave from USB by initialization editing soft
ware by the OFFLINE, and a master can back up the edited parameter ( Initial data) .
The initial data which a master backs up transmit a message for each slave at the time of thepractice of the Initial-data-transmission-function automatically.

5

ONLINE/OFFLINE
Function・ As for the master board, access are possible from ONLINE ( PCI ) and OFFLINE ( USB).
The OFFLINE is a adjustment tool to offer the application that the function used USB toenable machine adjustment without the application program development of the user
immediately for.

* ONLINE and OFFLINE cannot be controlled at the same time.
Execute it after stopping the application from ONLINE when you control from OFFLINE.
* Please refer to each slave unit manual about the specification of the slave unit executed by master.

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2-5. Input and output signal table(1) Serial communication connector( J1)12345678● Connector:RJ-45( Shield type)● Recommended cable :KB-STP-□□ L□□ : length (〜 30 m or less)(Made by Sanwa Supply: It is not an accessory.)No.

Direction Signal name

Description

1

−

N.C

Connection is prohibited.

2

−

N.C

Connection is prohibited.

3

I/O

+AL Ⅱ

+ side input/output signal of the serial data( line driver positive logic )

4

I

+V

Power supply for AL-Ⅱ communication ( +6 V)

5

I

-V

GND for AL-Ⅱ communication ( 0 V)

6

I/O

-AL Ⅱ

- side input/output signal of the serial data( line driver negative logic)

7

−

N.C

Connection is prohibited.

8

−

N.C

Connection is prohibited.

(2) USB communication connector( J2)● Connector: mini B type
● Recommendation cable: KU-AMB5 □□□□ : length (〜 5 m or less )(Made by Sanwa Supply: It is not an accessory.)

1No.

2 3 4 5

Direction Signal name

Description

1

−

VCC

USB bus power supply

2

I/O

-DATA

- side input/output signal of USB communication

3

I/O

+DATA

+ side input/output signal of USB communication

4

−

N.C

Connection is prohibited.

5

−

S.G

GND of USB communication

Reference
For more information about a cable preparing in the
AL-Ⅱ series and a recommended cable, refer to the
instruction manual of "connection / others" .

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2-6. Outside dimensions
General tolerance ± 0.5 mm or less
Externals tolerance ± 1 mm or less
(The attachment lug is contained.)

MADE IN JAPAN

PL1
PL2
PL3
PL4

S1

J2

2
J1
AL2‑01v1/PCI
60300001
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３． Setting
3-1. Setting of board number ( S1)O
N

Before integrating the AL2-01v1/PCI into the PC, set the switch( S1) .
(By default ( When the shipment from the factory ) , the dip switch is board number 0.)
When the AL2-01v1/PCI are used at one more, assign board numbers such a way that no numbers are duplicated.
The following figure shows an example in which board number 1 is assigned.

ON side
3

4

2

1

S1

Board No.
01
Set is prohibited.
Set is prohibited.
Set is prohibited.

4
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

Switch No.
32
OFF OFFOFF OFFOFF ONOFF ON
ON
ON

1
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
ON

・ When turning on power, the setting of dip switch( S1) becomes effective.
Set switch while turning off the power supply.
And, turn on the power supply after the setting change.

3-2. Setting of AL-Ⅱ communication
AL2-01v1/PCI does the following setting of AL-Ⅱ communications by executing Environment-set-function unlike theswitch setting done with other slave units.

(1) Address setting of the AL-Ⅱ series
The master address is H' 0 fixation.
And, please set not to overlap the address of each slave unit.

(2) Baud rate setting of the AL-Ⅱ series
As for the AL-Ⅱ communication baud rate, 10 Mbps/100 m or 20 Mbps/50 m can be selected.
To transmission rate to set in AL2-01v1/PCI, please set the transmission rate of all slave units connected on AL-Ⅱ
communication.

(3) Retry number setting of the AL-Ⅱ series
The setting of retrying is possible by the range from 0 ( non retry ) to 3.
◆ The address of the slave unit, the transmission rate setting become effective at the time of power supply injection.
Please turn on the power supply again without fail.
And to the master execute an Environment-set-function after these setting changes.
Please refer to the device driver manual for Windows for details of function specification.

3-3. Setting of Extend Communication
When the Extend-unit is used, the address setting of the Extend-unit and the hard setting of the baud ratesetting etc. are unnecessary.
◆ The Extend-unit is controlled by an Extend-unit-communication-set-function
and an Extend-unit-communication-control-function.
Please refer to the details of function specifications at a device driver instruction manual for Windows.

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４． Connection
4-1. Connection of AL-Ⅱ communication system
Operation not anticipated may cause damage of the machine and the product.

 QAUTION

To prevent the malfunction by the noise, the AL-Ⅱ communications cable recommends
recommended cable.

(1) Core connection of AL-Ⅱ communications cable
Please install the core in the master side. And, the personal computer system including the AL -Ⅱ communication
is made to operated with stability.
The core is fixed with INSULOK.

The core is prepared by our company.
Please refer to the "connection/other" manual.

Master side
(Personal computer side)

Core:ZCAT2032-0930

Installs it within 40mm.

(2)Connection of terminatorAL2-01v1/PCI mounts the terminator of the AL-Ⅱ communication, is connected, and the setting is unnecessary.
It is necessary to install AL2-01v1/PCI to the AL-Ⅱ communication network edge.
Connect terminator ( CB-54/R) with the slave unit arranged on the AL- Ⅱ communication network edge.
Do not connect the terminator with other equipment.
AL-Ⅱ communication networkCore

Terminator
CB-54/R

AL2-01v1/PCI(Master)

2C-776Av1

2CD-7710v1/

2C-776Av1

etc.

ADB5F30 etc.

etc.

Terminator

Terminator

Terminator

Terminator

Always on( Inside)

Unconnection

Unconnection

Connection(3) Wiring distance of AL-Ⅱ communication
The total wiring distance of the AL- Ⅱ communications cable is the following range including the multidrop wiring.
・ The wiring distance of Extend I/O doesn't relate to AL- Ⅱ communication baud rate ( RATE).
・ The wiring distance of Extend I/O from each slave is within 1 m.
L1 / RATE(Multi drop)
Terminator( Build-in)

Terminator(Slave unit)

Address

Address

Address

Address

Address

=0

=1

=2

=14

=15

(Extend I/O)

(Extend I/O)

(Extend I/O)

L2

(Master)(Extend I/O)

● AL-Ⅱ communication baud rate and wiring distance
Wiring distance
L1 ( AL-Ⅱ communication)
L2 ( Extend I/O communication)

RATE
10 Mbps
20 Mbps
100 m or less
50 m or less
1 m or less

● The number of slaves that can be connected directly with the AL-Ⅱ communication are 15 units or less.
Extend I/O that can be extended directly from the slave unit is not included in the number of slaves.

(4) Power supply and slave power supply for communication
The AL-Ⅱ communication power supply of each slave unit is supplied from the AL- Ⅱ master through thecommunications cable so that the entire AL- Ⅱ communication network should not become unstable when the
power supply on each slave unit side is intercepted.
The reconnection of communications can be done by executing Environment-Function to the master when the power
supply of the main unit on the slave side is obstructed.

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５． OFFLINE
As for AL2-01v1/PCI, the access from ONLINE ( PCI bus) and OFFLINE ( USB port) 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 ( USB ) application software that our company offers.
* ONLINE and OFFLINE cannot be controlled at the same time.
Execute it after stopping the application from ONLINE when you control from OFFLINE.

5-1. Support environment of OFFLINE
Item
Support OS

MAP-19-01vx.xx ( Initial data edit software for AL-Ⅱ series)
・ Microsoft Windows 7 ( 32 bit version)・ Microsoft Windows Vista ( x86 version)・ Microsoft Windows XP ( 32 bit version)・ Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Support model・ IBM PC/AT Compatible
・ DOS/V

Communication
specification

・ USB 2.0 (FULL SPEED: 12 Mbps )・ mini B type* The exclusive use USB driver is necessary to operation from OFFLINE with USB.
Install the USB driver attached to device driver MPL-34-01vx.xx/AL2W32 or MPL-35-01vx.xx/AL2W64 forWindows of AL2-01v1/PCI beforehand.
* Please download initial data edit software MAP-19-01vx.xx being offered from our homepage to the application
software for OFFLINE.
* Version No. … Please confirm the latest version of vx.xx at the manual of the device driver,and MAP-19 application.

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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.
･Data can be printed.
● The connection status of the slave unit connected with master can be confirmed.

● When the unit-number is specified, general-purpose I/O and Control I/O of the unit input is displayed.
Moreover, the level of the output can be reversed by clicking general-purpose I/O and Control I/O output button.
● After the unit-number is specified, the communication of Extend I/O unit can be turned on and off with the
ON/OFF button of Extend I/O unit.
・ When Extend I/O communication is turned on, Extend I/O input status is displayed.
・ The level of the output can be reversed by clicking Extend I/O output button.
When the Extend communication is turned off with the output turned on, the output maintains the current state.
● The following can be displayed by specifying the unit and the axis.
･STATUS1 PORT of each axis of unit.
･Value of ADDRESS COUNTER.
･Present speed under output.
･Status of input of sensor.
● Each data of specified SPEC INITIALIZE of the axis, SPEED PARAMETER, and ORIGIN PARAMETER is displayed
as the data that a present master stores.
It is possible to set it directly to master with each button of SPEC INITIALIZE, SPEED PARAMETER and ORIGIN
PARAMETER as backup data of the specified axis.

● The axis of the specified unit can execute each drive by clicking each button of ORIGIN DRIVE, SCAN DRIVE,INC INDEX DRIVE, and ABS INDEX DRIVE.
Moreover, the address counter is preset an arbitrary value.
● The drive can be stopped with the FSSTOP button ( immediate stop) or the SLSTOP button ( deceleration stop)
while executing the drive.

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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.

 QAUTION

Do not make repair and modification such as product disassembly and parts
replacement.

6-1. Maintenance and inspection(1) Cleaning method
To use the product in a favorable condition, conduct cyclic cleaning as follows.
・ During the cleaning of the connector terminal plating part, wipe it with a dry, soft cloth.
・ If stain is not removed by the dry wiping, soak a cloth in a solution in which neutral detergent is diluted,
wring it out, and wipe off the stain with it.
・ Do not use a high-volatile solvent such as benzene and thinner, and a wipe.
This may deteriorate gold plating by transformation and oxidation.

(2) Inspection method
To use the product in a favorable condition, conduct periodic inspection.
Usually conduct the inspection every six months or every year.
To use the product in an extremely hot and humid or dusty environment, shorten the inspection interval.
Inspection item

Inspection details

Environment state

Check whether ambient and intra-device temperatures
are appropriate.

0 〜 + 45 ℃

Thermometer

Check whether ambient and intra-device humidifies
are appropriate.

10 ％〜 80 ％ RH
(without dew condensation )Hygrometer

Check whether dust is deposited.

No dustVisual check

Installation state

Criteria

Inspection method

Check whether the product is firmly secured.

Not loose (6 kg ･cm )Torque wrench

Check whether connectors are completely inserted.

Not loose and removed

Visual check

Check whether cables are to be removed.

Not loose and removed

Visual check

Check whether connecting cables are to be broken.

Appearance is normal.

Visual check(3) Replacement method
If the product becomes faulty, repair it immediately because the entire device system may be affected.
To make the repair smoothly, a spare product should be prepared.
・ To prevent an accident such as an electric shock during replacement, stop the device and turn off the power.
・ If poor contacting is assumed, wipe contacts with a clean cotton cloth that is wet with industrial alcohol.
・ Take a record of switch settings during replacement and return them to their state before the replacement.
・ After the replacement, confirm that the new product is normal.
・ For the faulty product replaced, have it repaired by returning it to the company with areport indicating as much details on the failure as possible.

6-2. Saving and disposal(1) Saving method
Save the product in the following environment.
・ Indoor ( place in which the product is not in the path of direct sunlight. )・ Place at ambient temperature and humidity within the specifications.
・ Place free of corrosive and inflammable gases.
・ Place free of dust, dirt, salt, and iron powder.
・ Place free of direct vibration and shock to the product body.
・ Place free of water, oil, and chemicals droplets.
・ Place where a person cannot ride or put objects on the product.

(2) Disposal method
Handle the product as industrial waste.

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The main parts which revised by this manual

Parts

Content

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