Stanley QB Expert, Instruction Manual

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Converting a RSS File
QB Expert Alpha Controller
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description of the instruction. The Name field may be selected and modified to create a different instruction box.
Use the mouse to hover over the items in the box. A red outline will appear to indicate which field values can be
modified.
Clicking a field will select the box and open its value edit window along with showing the Delete and Add
Description icons.
Type the required values for the field and press the Enter key on the computer’s keyboard. This saves the field
value in the box. Click on Apply in the Save or Cancel dialog window to save the ladder logic.
Continue adding/ editing rungs/ instructions to complete the ladder logic.
7.3.3 MON and MSG Instructions
There are two special case instructions that are exclusive to the Alpha controller. One is MON, or Monitor, the
other is MSG, or Message. MON monitors for events in the Alpha’s CPU and can be used as a trigger to activate
a rung. MSG is an output and inserts commands directly into the Alpha’s CPU. When used in a multiple tool
application on the leading Alpha, MON and MSG can interact with the trailing Alpha’s CPUs.
These instructions require a specific syntax and have unique fields. See the instruction description in section .
7.3.4 Applying a Name and Version
After saving the ladder logic Alpha Toolbox will display the PLC tab. Type a Name and Version number to be
applied to the ladder logic. The Length field is automatically generated by the Alpha.
7.4 Converting a RSS File
After creating/editing a ladder logic program using RSLogix500, the information must then be converted to a
format recognized by the Alpha. First highlight all the rungs from top to bottom, then select Copy from the Edit
menu.