Control Technologies 5250-TI5 Operating instructions

CTI Model 5250-TI5
CTI Model 5251-TI5
Access Modules
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE
Version 4.2
CTI Part #062-00109
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5250-TI5IOG051403 $25

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Figure 1 The 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Access Modules
PREFACE
This Installation and Operation Guide provides installation and operation instructions for the CTI
Model 5250-TI5 and Model 5251-TI5 Access Modules for SIMATIC® Series 500 and 505
programmable controllers. The two models function identically with differences only in the data
display technology. The Model 5250-TI5 has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), while the Model
5251-TI5 contains a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).
This document assumes familiarity with the operation of SIMATIC® Series 500 and 505
programmable controllers. Refer to the appropriate SIMATIC® user documentation for specific
information on the SIMATIC® Series 500 and 505 programmable controllers and I/O modules.
This Installation and Operation Guide contains two main parts:
I. Access Module Installation and Operation gives an overview of the Access Module,
provides installation instructions, and covers operation (Chapters 1-3).
II. Configuration Program Installation and Operation provides instructions for the use of
the Software Configuration Program.

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NOTE:
Notes alert the user to special features or procedures.
CAUTION:
Cautions alert the user to procedures which could damage equipment.
WARNING:
Warnings alert the user to procedures which could damage equipment and endanger the user.
USAGE CONVENTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ......................................................................iii
USAGE CONVENTIONS ........................................................ v
TABLE OF FIGURES ............................................................ ix
CHAPTER 1. DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 1
1.1 Features ............................................................. 1
1.2 Theory of Operation .................................................... 2
1.3 Battery Replacement ................................................... 2
1.4 Front Panel Description ................................................. 3
1.5 LCD Brightness Control ................................................. 4
1.6 Communications ....................................................... 4
1.6.1 Access Module to Personal Computer .............................. 4
1.6.2 Access Module to PLC .......................................... 4
1.6.3 Access Module Output through AUX Port .......................... 4
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ................................................... 5
2.1 Access Module Mounting ............................................... 5
2.2 Connecting Power to the Access Module ................................... 7
2.3 Connecting the Access Module to a Series 500/505 PLC ....................... 9
2.4 Connecting the AUX Port to a Serial Device ................................. 11
2.5 Cleaning the Front Panel ................................................ 11
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION ...................................................... 13
3.1 Initial Power Up ....................................................... 13
3.2 Keypad Entry ......................................................... 14
3.2.1 SHIFT Key ................................................... 14
3.2.2 PRE/NEXT Key ............................................... 15
3.3 Reading PLC Memory Locations .......................................... 16
3.3.1 Direct Memory Address Number .................................. 16
3.3.2 Accessing Memory by Tag Names ................................. 17
3.3.3 Discrete I/O Points (X/Y) ........................................ 19
3.3.4 Control Relays (CR) ............................................ 20
3.3.5 Timer/Counter ................................................ 21
3.3.6 Variable (V) Memory ........................................... 22
3.3.7 Word Input/Output (WX/WY) .................................... 23
3.3.8 Drums/Event Drums ............................................ 24
3.4 Editing a PLC Memory Location .......................................... 26
3.4.1 Entering Negative Numbers ...................................... 27
3.4.2 Variable Minimum/Maximum Limits .............................. 27
3.4.3 Changing a Discrete Variable (X/Y, CR) ........................... 28
3.4.4 Changing a Timer/Counter ....................................... 30
3.4.5 Changing WX/WY and V Memory Locations ........................ 31
3.4.6 Changing Drum Parameters ...................................... 31

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3.5 Auxiliary Commands ................................................... 34
3.5.1 Status Display - SHIFT 0 ........................................ 34
3.5.2 Date/Time Set - SHIFT 1 ........................................ 34
3.5.3 Custom 4-Variable Screen - SHIFT 2 ............................... 35
3.5.4 Download Configuration File - SHIFT 3 ............................ 38
3.5.5 Version Information - SHIFT 4 ................................... 38
3.5.6 Upload Configuration File - SHIFT 5 ............................... 39
3.5.7 PLC Communication Baud Rate - SHIFT 6 .......................... 39
3.5.8 VFD Screen Saver Setup - SHIFT 7 (5251-TI5 only) .................. 40
3.6 Using the HELP Key ................................................... 41
3.7 Alarms ............................................................... 42
3.8 Event Messaging ....................................................... 44
3.9 PLC Errors ........................................................... 45
CHAPTER 4. TI5 CONFIG PROGRAM SETUP AND OPERATION ...................... 47
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 51
APPENDIX A: COMMUNICATIONS ERROR CODES ................................ 53
APPENDIX B: PLC ERROR CODES ............................................... 55
APPENDIX C: OPERATION WITH REMOTE BASE CONTROLLERS ................... 57
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................ 59
REPAIR POLICY ............................................................... 61

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 The 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Access Modules ...................................iii
Figure 2 Front Panel Description .................................................. 3
Figure 3 Panel Cut-out and Stud Torque Sequence .................................... 5
Figure 4 Module Outside Dimensions ............................................... 6
Figure 5 Rear View of Access Module ............................................... 6
Figure 6 5250-TI5 / 5251-TI5 Printed Circuit Board ................................... 8
Figure 7 Cable Matrix ........................................................... 9
Figure 8 RS232 to 500/505 PLC Cable .............................................. 10
Figure 9 RS232 to 545 PLC Cable .................................................. 10
Figure 10 RS422 to PLC Cable .................................................... 10
Figure 11 Auxiliary Port Pin-out ................................................... 11
Figure 12 Power Up Screen A ..................................................... 13
Figure 13 Power Up Screen B ..................................................... 13
Figure 14 Power Up Screen C .................................................... 13
Figure 15 SHIFT Key ............................................................ 14
Figure 16 Use of SHIFT Key to Select WX/WY ........................................ 14
Figure 17 NEXT Key ............................................................. 15
Figure 18 PRE Key .............................................................. 16
Figure 19 Scrolling Sequence ...................................................... 17
Figure 20 Accessing Memory by Tag Name ........................................... 18
Figure 21 Reading a Discrete I/O by PLC Address ..................................... 19
Figure 22 Reading a Discrete I/O by Tag Name ....................................... 19
Figure 23 Reading Control Relay Status by PLC Address ................................ 20
Figure 24 Reading Control Relay Status by Tag Name .................................. 20
Figure 25 Reading Timer/Counter by PLC Address .................................... 21
Figure 26 Reading a Timer/Counter by Tag Name ..................................... 21
Figure 27 Reading V-Memory by PLC Address ....................................... 22
Figure 28 Reading V-Memory by Tag Name .......................................... 22
Figure 29 Reading WX/WY Location by PLC Address .................................. 23
Figure 30 Reading WX/WY Location by Tag Name ..................................... 23
Figure 31 Reading Drum by PLC Address ............................................ 24
Figure 32 Reading Drum by Tag Name .............................................. 24
Figure 33 Reading Event Drum DCP Values .......................................... 25
Figure 34 Changing Discrete Variable Value ......................................... 28
Figure 35 Changing Discrete Variable Forced State .................................... 29
Figure 36 Changing Timer/Counter CURRENT Value .................................. 30
Figure 37 Changing Timer/Counter PRESET Value .................................... 30
Figure 38 Changing WX/WY and V-Memory Values.................................... 31
Figure 39 Changing Drum DSP Parameter ........................................... 31
Figure 40 Changing Drum DSC/Time Base Values .................................... 32
Figure 41 Changing Drum DCP Values .............................................. 33
Figure 42 5250/5251 Status Screen ................................................ 34
Figure 43 5250/5251 Real Time Clock Edit Screen .................................... 34
Figure 44 Custom 4-Variable Screen Definition ....................................... 36
Figure 45 Editing Custom 4-Variable Screen ......................................... 37

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Figure 46 Configuration File Download ............................................. 38
Figure 47 5250/5251 Version Information ............................................ 38
Figure 48 Configuration File Upload ................................................ 39
Figure 49 PLC Communication Baud Rate Edit Screen .................................. 39
Figure 50 VFD Screen Saver Setup ................................................. 40
Figure 51 Using HELP Function .................................................. 41
Figure 52 Alarm Queue Message Examples ........................................... 42
Figure 53 PC 25-Pin COM Port to Access Module ..................................... 49
Figure 54 PC 9-Pin COM Port to Access Module ...................................... 49