AL-PCS/WIN

All the controllers in the ALPHA family can be programmed with the
powerful Windows-based AL-PCS/WIN package. This program is very
easy to use and requires no special skills on the user’s part. The
programming software can be installed in six different languages
(D/GB/F/I/E/S) with a complete online help system in each language.

Easier Programing

The graphical user interface of the AL-PCS/WIN package makes programming the ALPHA series very easy. On the left and right you have graphical representations of the inputs and outputs, with the pre-programmed function
blocks between them (timers, counters, real-time clocks etc). You just use the mouse to ” draw” graphical connections (circuits) between the inputs, function blocks and outputs to define the program logic. Using this simple approach
you can create programs with up to 200 function blocks (ALPHA XL), and each function block can be reused as many times as necessary within the same program. A double-click on a function block displays an editing box with its
settings (e.g. on period for time relays, presets for counters etc). AL-PCS/WIN
also includes integrated functions with which you can generate complete
documentation for your program. The program simulation and monitoring functions make troubleshooting and debuggingmuch faster, significantly reducing programming time and cost overheads.

Program Simulation:

This feature is particularly useful, enabling you to simulate your program without an
ALPHA controller connected to your PC. The AL-PCS/WIN simulation module displays a
realistic representation of the controller program. You can activate inputs by clicking with the mouse and the states of
the function blocks and programexecution are displayed graphically on your screen.

Monitoring functions:

The AL-PCS/WIN ”Monitor” function enables you to connect an ALPHA controller to your computer and monitor actual program
execution on your computer screen. In thismode the current statuses of the I/Os
and function blocks are displayed on the screen during program execution.

Proces visualisation:

AL-PCS/WIN also comes with a simple process visualisation system called ”System Sketch”. It is displayed in a separate window into which you can copy and configure graphical elements and elements from your program
(inputs, outputs, function blocks etc) or from another Windows application. Once you have set up the System Sketchwindow you can use it to perform a graphical simulation and monitoring of your program without using
the programming interface. Among other things this can make setting up, installing and maintaining your application much simpler.