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Introduction

All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with a Mitsubishi Alpha2. Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.

Supported Series: Mitsubishi Alpha2 Series

Website: mitsubishi-automation.com

HMI Settings

ParameterRecommended
PLC TypeMitsubishi Alpha2
PLC I/FRS232
Baud Rate9600
Data Bits8
ParityNone
Stop Bits1
PLC Sta.0

Device Address

Bit/WordDevice TypeFormatRangeMemo
BMDD1 ~ 14
BIDD1 ~ 15
BEIDDD129 ~ 132
BOD1 ~ 9
BEODDD129 ~ 132
BKD1 ~ 8
BED1 ~ 4
BAD1 ~ 4
BND1 ~ 4
WCBDDD1 ~ 100*Note
WAID1 ~ 8
WCWDDD1 ~ 100*Note

NOTE: CB and CW require dedicated communication. See the Alpha2 Dedicated Communication settings below.

Alpha2 Dedicated Communication dialog showing Station 0, Communication Memory with Comm Bit/Word settings for FB words.

Wiring Diagram

NOTE: The serial port pin assignments may vary between HMI models.

RS-232 (AL-2-GSM-CAB)

Alpha2 SC-09 programming cable diagram showing dimensions and RS-232 DB9 connector with RXD, TXD, DTR, and GND pin assignments.
HMIDirectionPLC
Pin assignmentsRS232 9P D-Sub Male
Rx↔ (bidirectional)2 TXD
Tx↔ (bidirectional)3 RXD
GND↔ (bidirectional)5 GND
RTS↔ (bidirectional)4 DTR