SC Series Controllers
Operation
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Operation
7.1
Software
Any computer with a modern web browser connected with an Ethernet cable on the Ethernet network port, or
the αTB port, can be used to view the SC controller web-based application called Alpha Toolbox. Additional
software is not required on the computer to access the data or configure the controller. Alpha Toolbox updates
come with the controller updates.
The SC Controller can be accessed wirelessly by connecting to the controllers WIFI directly. Also by connecting
to the IP when the controller is networked.
7.2
Alpha toolbox
SC Controller has an Alpha Toolbox port for the purposes of local configuration, backup of parameters and data,
restoring parameters and performing updates. The Alpha Toolbox port on the leading spindle provides access to
all spindles if in a multiple spindle configuration. The Alpha Toolbox port is not used on a network. If
configuration and data collection over an Ethernet network is required the normal Network port, and its IP
Address, is used.
WARNING
Network interruption
To Avoid Issues:
⇒ Never connect an Alpha Toolbox port to a plant network.
The Alpha Toolbox port provides an easy connection with a computer. It has a DHCP server and a DNS server
built in. The controller has its own private IP Address and will provide a private IP Address to the computer to
create its own network. Knowledge of the IP Address is not required. The controller's web server will provide the
Alpha tool box screens and controls.
"See Chapter Alpha toolbox ethernet connector [} 22]" to know how to connect controller to a computer.
7.3
Embedded PLC
Some SC controllers comes with a software PLC that emulates many commands and features of leading PLC's.
Anyone with logic writing skills and the Alpha Toolbox PLC Editor can program a logic file to add more versatility
to the already abundant features of the SC controller.
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