Automatic Ip Address Assignment; Programming Software; Programming Ports; I/O Support - CTI 2500 Series Quick Start Installation Manual

Automatic IP Address Assignment

The 2500 controller is shipped from CTI with the IP parameters cleared. After you power up the controller,
the IP address will be displayed as 0.0.0.0. When you connect the Ethernet port to a switch or PC, the
controller will automatically generate a temporary IP address. You can connect to this address to set a
permanent IP address. The address will be selected from a range of "Link-Local" addresses reserved for this
purpose (169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255) with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 (/16).
You can use Windows Control Panel to set your PC to a static address that is compatible with the selected
address. A compatible address is:
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Within the Link-Local Range above,
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Not the same as the PLC IP address (displayed on the MSD),
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Uses the same subnet mask (255.255.0.0)
Alternately, if your PC is using DHCP to obtain an IP address, you can automatically connect using the
following method:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the 2500 controller Ethernet port.
2. Reboot the PC.
Depending on the PC configuration, it may take several minutes before the PC stops attempting to contact a
DHCP server and generates the link-local address. You can confirm when this is done by opening the

Programming Software

Workshop (from FasTrak Softworks), TISOFT, or APT may be used to program the CTI 2500 controller.
TISOFT and APT provide access to features compatible with Siemens SIMATIC 505
provides access to the advanced features of the controller. See the CTI 2500 Series Controller Installation
and Operation Guide and the CTI 2500 Programming Reference Manual for additional information.

Programming Ports

Depending on the programming software being used, you can program the CTI 2500 via the USB port, the
Ethernet port, or the RS-232 serial port. When using TISOFT, the RS-232 port is the only option. When using
APT, the RS-232 port or the Ethernet port can be used. Programming with APT over the Ethernet port
requires the installation of CTI APTNet on the PC. Workshop allows you to program the CTI 2500 using
USB, Ethernet, or RS-232 ports.
In order to use the USB port, you must install a CTI USB device driver on your PC. This driver may be
downloaded from www.controltechnology.com/downloads.
Do not use, connect, or disconnect unless area is known to be non-hazardous.
Connection or disconnection in an explosive atmosphere could result in an explosion.

I/O Support

The CTI 2500 supports CTI 2500 Series I/O, Siemens Series 505
2500 Series Controller Installation and Operation Guide for detailed information.
CTI 2500 Series Compact Controller Quick Start Guide (P/N 062-00465-011)
NOTE
Command Prompt box and typing IPCONFIG.
WARNING
The USB Port is for temporary connection only.
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controllers. Workshop
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I/O, and Profibus DP I/O. See the CTI
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