CTI 2500 Series Instruction manual

Control Technology Inc.
QUICK START MANUAL
Version 1.7
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2500-VPxx Quick Start Manual V1.7

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Copyright© 2012-2014 Control Technology Inc.
All rights reserved.
This manual is published by Control Technology Inc. (CTI) 5734 Middlebrook Pike,
Knoxville, TN 37921. This manual contains references to brand and product names which
are tradenames, trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of Control Technology Inc.,
COPA-DATA®, Siemens®, SIMATIC®, and Series 505®, and 505®are registered trademarks
of Siemens AG. Other references to brand and product names are tradenames,
trademarks, and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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occasionally occur. CTI provides this document on an “as is” basis and assumes no
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REVISION HISTORY
V 1.0
Mar 17, 2011
Initial Release
V1.1
Jun 13, 2011
Corrections on pages 28 and 79.
V1.2
Feb 8, 2012
Revise Manual for Windows 7 Embedded
V1.3
July 7, 2012
Revise Manual for ZENON 7.00 Operator
V1.4
Sep 30, 2013
Revise Manual for ZENON 7.10 Operator
V1.5
Jun 6, 2014
Revised for VP15A / VP12
V1.6
Jan 20, 2015
Updated photo, added reminder to turn on power switch
V1.7
June 14,2016
Corrected ZENON to zenon

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PREFACE
This Quick Start Manual provides reference information for the CTI 2500 Series
Visualization Panels. The information in this manual is directed to individuals who will be
installing and operating the panel as well as those who will be designing systems that use
the panel.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION...............................5
1.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................5
1.2 Visualization Panel Features .................................................................................5
1.2.1 Hardware Specifications 5
1.2.2 IO Connections Diagram 6
1.3 HMI Installation in Control Panel...........................................................................7
1.4 Connecting Power to HMI Panel............................................................................8
1.5 Ethernet Connectivity.............................................................................................9
1.6 Setting the IP address............................................................................................9
CHAPTER 2 ZENON EDITOR INSTALLATION....................................................13
2.1 Installation of the zenon Editor Software.............................................................13
2.1.1 Computer Considerations 13
2.1.2 Starting the Installation 13
2.2 Connecting USB License Dongle........................................................................16
2.3 Licensing the zenon Editor Software...................................................................17
CHAPTER 3 USING THE ZENON EDITOR...........................................................18
3.1 Starting the Editor.................................................................................................18
3.2 Creating a New Project........................................................................................19
3.2.1 Definitions of a Project and a Workspace 19
3.2.2 Naming a Project and Creating a Workspace 20
3.2.3 Storing Projects on a Server 20
3.3 Learning the zenon Editor Layout........................................................................21
3.4 Required zenon Project Settings for the 2500-VPxx Panel................................22
3.4.1 Setting Properties Window Format 22
3.4.2 Adding a PLC Driver to the Project 22
3.4.3 Configuring zenon Runtime Graphical Settings 26
3.5 Starting a New Project Using the CTI Project Template.....................................29
3.6 Building a Project with the zenon Editor..............................................................33
3.6.1 Adding Frames and Screens 33
3.6.1.1 Adding a Frame 34
3.6.1.2 Adding a Screen 36
3.6.1.3 Setting the Project Start Screen 39
3.6.2 Adding Variables to Your Project 40
3.6.2.1 Creating a New Variable 42
3.6.2.2 Selecting a Secondary Object Type 44
3.6.2.3 Setting the Variable Offset 45
3.6.2.4 Setting Variable Limits 46
3.6.3 Creating Functions 49
3.6.4 Creating Buttons 52
3.6.5 Adding Graphical Symbols 53
3.6.5.1 Linking a Variable to a Graphics Symbol 55
3.6.6 Adding Numerical Displays 56
3.6.7 Adding a Trend Element 59
3.6.8 Testing your Runtime Project 61
3.7 Transferring a Project Runtime to the Panel.......................................................62

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3.7.1 Configuring Communications Between Editor PC and HMI Panel 62
3.7.2 Configuring and Establishing a Remote Transfer Connection 63
3.7.1 Transferring Project Files and Setting Start Project 66
3.8 Running Your Project for the First Time..............................................................68
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY.........................................................................69
REPAIR POLICY....................................................................................................71

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CHAPTER 1 HARDWARE OVERVIEW AND INSTALLATION
1.1 Introduction
The CTI 2500-VPxx Visualization Panel is a
color, touchscreen HMI (Human Machine
Interface) panel, available in 15” or 12” sizes.
It is especially suitable for process control
applications that require advanced graphical
process visualization, intuitive operational
controls, process data trending, and process
alarm history. The 2500-VPxx HMI panel is
available either integrated with powerful
zenon®HMI / SCADA software or as a user
configurable Windows 7 Embedded operator
panel ready for use with your own software.
1.2 Visualization Panel Features
1.2.1 Hardware Specifications
Processor: Intel® Atom™ N2600 dual-core 1.6GHz CPU
Resolution: 15” or 12” 1024 x 768 XGA Color TFT LCD
Brightness: Super Bright 400 cd/m²
Touchscreen: 5-wire, Analog Resistive
Memory: 2GB of DDR2
Storage: 32GB CFast Compact Flash Card
Serial Port: 2 x Isolated RS-232 ports; 2 x Isolated RS-422/485 ports (with optical
isolation design of 3.75KV)
USB Port: 5 x USB 2.0 (Host)
KB/MS: 1 x PS2 Keyboard and Mouse
LAN: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Chassis: Front Panel NEMA4/IP65 Compliance
Materials: Aluminum (Front Panel), PC + ABS (Bezel)
Cooling: Passive; Fanless
Power Input: DC 9 ~ 33V
Consumption: 45W
Op. Temp.: 0 ~ 50°C (32 ~ 122ºF)
Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb)

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1.2.2 IO Connections Diagram

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1.3 HMI Installation in Control Panel
Step 1: Install rubber o-ring gasket in the grove on the backside of the bezel.
Step 2: Insert the back of HMI panel into the control panel cutout.
Step 3: Install 8x mounting clamps and tighten screws against the inside face of the
control panel.

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1.4 Connecting Power to HMI Panel
Step 1: Verify that the power switch on the back of the HMI panel is on the ‘OFF’
position.
Step 2: Terminate 9~33VDC power to included power plug. The HMI panel draws 45
watts of power. Make sure your DC power supply has sufficient capacity.
Step 3: Plug the DC power connector into the receptacle on the back of the panel.
Step 4: Move the power switch on the rear panel to the ON position
Step 5: Press the power button on the front panel.

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1.5 Ethernet Connectivity
Your 2500-VPxx has two onboard gigabit ethernet controllers. When viewing the HMI panel
from the screen side, port 1 is on the right and port 2 is on the left. See the IO Connections
Diagram in Section 1.2.3.
NOTE
When connecting the 2500-VPxx HMI panel to a CTI 2500 Series CPU, it is important to remember
that only up to three devices can share communications on the 2500 series CPU ethernet port.
1.6 Setting the IP address
Step 1: Turn on the power switch on the back of the 2500-VPxx panel in order to
boot the panel to the Windows 7 operating system desktop.

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Step 2: After your HMI panel has booted to the Windows desktop, the IP address
can be set by double tapping on the Ethernet Settings icon.
Step 3: When the Network and Sharing Center window appears, double tap the
Change adapter settings menu item.
Step 2
Step 3

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Step 4: Double tap the icon of the port to which the network connection will be made.
Ethernet Port 1 is the right-most port from the front side of the panel.
Ethernet Port 2 is the left-most port from the front side of the panel.
Step 5: Tap to select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) connection, and
then tap the Properties button.
Step 5

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Step 6: Enter a static (fixed) IP address for the panel and the appropriate subnet
mask that matches the network class to which you will be connecting. An on-
screen keyboard is available on the windows desktop. A USB or PS2
keyboard can also be connected to the panel.
NOTE
It is recommended that a ‘static’ (manual) IP address be used for the HMI panel. Using automatic
addressing (DHCP) may cause loss of communications between your HMI panel and other devices.
NOTE
You must choose your IP address and subnet mask to match the class of network in which your
control system will reside. For example, a class ‘C’ network has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and
the first three numbers of all of the IP addresses on the network must match.

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CHAPTER 2 zenon EDITOR INSTALLATION
The installation of the zenon Editor consists of the following steps:
1) Reading this Chapter
2) Installing the zenon Editor Software
3) Connecting the USB Dongle
4) Entering the Serial and Activation Numbers
2.1 Installation of the zenon Editor Software
2.1.1 Computer Considerations
Before installing the zenon Editor software on your PC, you should be sure that your
computer meets the following compatibility criteria:
Operating System: Windows XP SP3, Vista, or 7
Free Hard Drive Space: 2GB Minimum
Memory: 2GB Minimum
Processor: Pentium Class 1 GHz or better
Port for Dongle: 1x USB
Programming Port: 1x Ethernet Port
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM Drive
NOTE
It is recommended that the user close any open programs and temporarily halt virus protection
software during the installation of the zenon Editor software.
2.1.2 Starting the Installation
Step 1: Insert the CTI zenon Editor installation DVD
into your DVD-ROM drive. The installation
process should begin automatically. If the
installation does not automatically commence,
run the program ‘Start’ from the DVD.

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Step 2: When the installation options menu appears on the screen, click the ‘Z with
red pencil’ icon to install the zenon editor.
Step 3: When the InstallSheild Wizard screen appears, click ‘Install’ to proceed.
zenon will now install support software required for the zenon editor to run on
your computer. If Windows Security gives a warning about installing the
COPA-DATA network device driver, permit the driver to be installed by
clicking ‘Install’.

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Step 4: Click ‘Next’ to continue installing the zenon Editor. Accept the license
agreement when prompted.
Step 5: When the Licensing screen appears, select ‘Demo version’ and click ‘next’.
Then, retain the default setting for the destination folder, and click ‘next’.
Step 6: Retain the default setting for the project database folder, and click ‘next’.
Then select the ‘standard’ installation on the setup type screen. Installing
demo projects is optional. Click ‘next’ to proceed.

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Step 7: Start the installation by clicking ‘Install’. When the installation is completed
click the ‘Finish’ button.
2.2 Connecting USB License Dongle
CTI has chosen to license the zenon editor with a USB dongle. A dongle can be moved
from one computer to another. This allows the editor software to be installed on several
computers. However, only the computer that has the dongle attached will be able to run the
zenon editor software in licensed mode.
Once the zenon editor is installed, connect the USB dongle to one
of the computer’s available USB ports.

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2.3 Licensing the zenon Editor Software
A license sheet was provided with the zenon Editor software DVD’s
and dongle. This sheet has the serial number and activation code
that works with this dongle. The number printed on the dongle must
match the first digits of the serial number on the license sheet.
Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, find the programs folder and
the COPA-DATA subfolder. Double click the ‘Licensing x.xx’
program.
Step 2: Enter the serial and the activation
numbers from the license sheet supplied
with your editor software. After entering the
numbers into the Product Licensing screen
correctly, click the ‘OK’ button. The zenon
editor software is now licensed and ready
for use.
NOTE
Keep the license sheet in a safe place. Any time the zenon editor software needs to be reinstalled the
license sheet will be required along with the dongle in order to license your software. If you misplace
your license sheet, please call CTI toll-free at 1-800-537-8398 or email us at
[email protected].
Step 1

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CHAPTER 3 Using the zenon Editor
To begin this chapter, you must have successfully installed and licensed the zenon editor as
detailed in chapter 2.
3.1 Starting the Editor
You will now start the zenon editor for the first time by double clicking the Editor
icon on your computer desktop.
The screen pictured below will appear the first time that you start zenon.
You may click on Create a new
project to start a new project
from scratch.
OR
You may choose to click on
Show the editor if you would
like to use the CTI project
template [Recommended].