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CTI Model 5250-TI5 CTI Model 5251-TI5 Access Modules INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Version 4.2 CTI Part #062-00109 *062-00100* 5250-TI5IOG051403...
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).
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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. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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CHAPTER 1. DESCRIPTION The Model 5250-TI5 and Model 5251-TI5 Access Modules provide a simple, yet flexible, interface to the SIMATIC® Series 500 and 505 Programmable Controllers. The Access Modules are designed to monitor and (optionally) modify Discrete I/O (X/Y), Control Relays (CR), Timers/Counters (TCP/TCC), V-memory (V), Word I/O (WX/WY), and Drums/Event Drums.
It is recommended that the unit be returned to CTI for service when battery replacement is required. However, a qualified technician can access the battery by removing the rear panel. A replacement battery can be ordered from CTI (Part #075-00009). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Figure 2 Front Panel Description An 80 character (4 Line by 20 Characters) Data Display is provided with each unit. Model 5250-TI5 contains a 1" by 3" LCD with wide viewing angle. Model 5250-TI5 includes a VFD with 5mm by 3mm character size.
1.5 LCD Brightness Control The Model 5250-TI5 Access Module contains an adjustment screw that allows contrast control for the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). This contrast control is located in the left side panel below the LCD. A small screwdriver of approximately 1/8 inch diameter may be used to adjust the contrast setting.
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Step 4. Remove the nuts from the packing envelope and install them onto the studs from the rear of the panel. Tighten the nuts in the sequence and to the torque specifications shown in the figure below. Figure 3 Panel Cut-out and Stud Torque Sequence CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Ensure that the GND pin (top pin on the 3 pin connector) is connected to a suitable ground to prevent personal injury. WARNING: Ensure that line power is off when connecting the supply wires to the screw terminals to prevent personal injury. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Figure 6 5250-TI5 / 5251-TI5 Printed Circuit Board For 220V AC operation, remove the 4 screws from the back panel, change the voltage select switch (see above figure) from the 110V to the 220V position. Reinstall the back panel before connecting power to the unit.
Belden 8723 (or equivalent). The cable shield (drain) should be attached to pin 1 on the Access Module side of the cable only. Details on connecting the Access Module to Remote Base Controllers are provided in Appendix C. Figure 7 Cable Matrix CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
To avoid damage to the laminated plastic front panel, do not clean with abrasive, alkaline, or solvent cleaners. Do not scrape the front panel with razor blades, squeegees or other sharp instruments. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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If the "UNIT OK" LED flashes after power-up, communications has not been established with the PLC. Ensure that the communication cable is the correct type, and that it is installed properly. Also CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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PLC Baud Rate is set to the same value as configured in the Access Module. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The following example demonstrates the use of the SHIFT key. Figure 16 SHIFT Key The following example selects a DRUM, clears the display, and then selects a WX/WY location. Figure 15 Use of SHIFT Key to Select WX/WY CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The following are examples of the PRE/NEXT key. The tag names used here are for example only, real tag names are created during the configuration of the Access Module. NEXT Key Operation: Figure 17 NEXT Key CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Default limits are used on some older PLC's. If a configuration file has been downloaded, the Access Module permits monitoring and editing only those memory locations within the limits set in the TI5 Configuration Program. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
V120 = SPEED When scrolling through these tags using the NEXT key, they are accessed in numerical order by memor y type. This is demon strated in the followi exampl Figure 19 Scrolling Sequence CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
To access a different variable type, press CLR ALL (SHIFT, CLR ALL/CLEAR) to exit the current mode and follow the general steps listed above for selecting a new memory location. Figure 20 Accessing Memory by Tag Name CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
PUMP SW" shows the tag name assigned to Input 2 (X2). The current state of the input is displayed as "ON" or "OFF" message. The actual message text is defined with the TI5 Configuration Program. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
"TMR1RST" shows the tag name assigned to the selected memory location. The current state of the CR is displayed as "ON" or "OFF" message. The actual message text is defined with the TI5 Configuration Program. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
PLC ladder logic. If "Engineering Units" are defined for the selected tag, it is displayed next to the current value on Line 2. Figure 26 Reading a Timer/Counter by Tag Name CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The tag name assigned to the selected memory location is shown on Line 1. If "Engineering Units" are defined for the selected tag, it is displayed next to the current value on Line 2. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The tag name assigned to the selected memory location is shown on Line 1. If "Engineering Units" are defined for the selected tag, it is displayed next to the current value on Line 2. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Drum status can be read by direct memory address or tag name. The key sequences are shown in the following figures. Figure 31 Reading Drum by PLC Address Figure 32 Reading Drum by Tag Name CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
When the Drum DPC Edit screen is displayed, the Drum Count Preset (DCP) for the selected Drum Step can be edited by pressing ENTER. See Section 3.4 for a description of the Edit function. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Once a password has been entered for a location, the module will not ask for another Password until a new variable is selected or no keys have been pressed for approximately 4.25 minutes (254 seconds). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
If the operator attempts to enter 70000 into TCP22, the display defaults to 65535 (maximum value allowed). Example 2: If the operator attempts to enter -40000 into WX16, the display defaults to -32767 (minimum value allowed). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Editing of each parameter can be permitted or disallowed for each data point via the Config uration Progra Figure shows editing of the memor locatio value. Figure 34 Changing Discrete Variable Value CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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PLC scan unless the data point is "forced" to a specific state. Control Relay (CR) changes will also be overwritten by the RLL program if the CR state is set by a rung output (unless "forced"). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Figure 35 Changing Discrete Variable Forced State When editing the "forced" state of a discrete variable, a value of "0" must be entered for UNFORCED state and a value of "1" must be entered for FORCED state. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Figure 36 describes the editing of the "Current" value. Figure 36 Changing Timer/Counter CURRENT Value The "Preset" value can be altered by the following key sequence: Figure 37 Changing Timer/Counter PRESET Value CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Step Preset (DSP), Drum Step Current (DSC), Time Base (SEC/CNT), and Drum Count Preset (DCP for Event Drums only). Figure 39 shows the key sequence for changing the DSP. Figure 39 Changing Drum DSP Parameter CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Other parameters (DSC, SEC/CNT, and DCP) can be altered as shown in Figures 40-41 below: Figure 40 Changing Drum DSC/Time Base Values CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The Access Module contains an internal Real Time Clock that can be set from the keypad. The RTC Date/T Edit Screen display ed by pressin SHIFT Figure 43 5250/5251 Real Time Clock Edit Screen CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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Current Date and Time is displayed on Line 2. Cursor is positioned on Line 3 where new Date/Time is entered. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
(The PRE function "scrolls" in reverse order): Inputs (X) Outputs (Y) Control Relays (C) Drums Timers Counters V-Memory Word Inputs (WX) Outputs (WY) Press READ to select tag and begin reading selected location. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The Custom Screen is recalled when the other screen is exited (by continually pressing CLEAR key or pressing SHIFT CLRALL unless "ALARM ACTIVE LED" is ON). Monitoring of the selected locations starts immediately when this screen is displayed. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Screen Definition. If one or more alarms are pending acknowledgement (indicated by "ALARM ACTIVE" LED being ON), pressing the SHIFT CLRALL keys display the Alarm Queue instead of exiting the Custom Screen Mode. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
This screen displays the following information: Line 1: Access Module memory size Line 2: Firmware version and release date Lines 3-4: Configuration File version (available only if unit contains a downloaded user file). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The Access Module can communicate at 9600 and 19200 baud. When the "PLC Communication Screen" is displayed, pressing "1" immediately toggles the baud rate to the new value. Press CLEAR to abort operation and maintain the current baud rate selection. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Note that altering baud rate requires set up modifications for the PLC Programming Port (or equivalent) as well as the Access Module. This operation affects the Access Module port only. Figure 49 PLC Communication Baud Rate Edit Screen CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
When the screen saver is active, the message "CTI 5251" scrolls across the display. The operator can press any key to return to the previous displayed screen. Figure 50 VFD Screen Saver Setup CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
The HELP mode permits an operator to scroll through all of the Help messages using the PRE/NEXT key. The CLEAR key may be pressed at any time to exit from the Help mode and return to previous screen. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
4th line of the display when corresponding tag value goes into alarm state. The "Alarm Termination Message" overwrites the 4th line when the tag value returns to normal. Either message can be left blank so that the operator display is not interrupted on the associated event. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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The Alarm Queue may be exited at any time by pressing SHIFT CLRALL. Any unacknowledged alarms remain "pending" and the "ALARM ACTIVE" LED stays ON. The oldest unacknowledged alarm is displayed when the operator re-enters the Alarm Queue. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
It is possible to create a message without text that is not treated as a "blank" message (and overwrites that line on the display). This can be done by creating a message that consists only of a control character (such as "/P"). CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
4th line of the data display and transmitted out the AUX Port when detected. The initial error (since last Configuration File download), and most recent error are displayed. Refer to the appropriate SIMATIC® manual to respond to PLC Communication and Fatal/Non-fatal Errors. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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PC-DOS or MS-DOS v2.0 or higher. The computer must have a minimum of 512K of RAM, one serial port, and CGA, EGA, VGA, or Hercules monochrome display. Hard disk storage is not a requirement but is useful if multiple configuration files are generated and stored. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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Select "Tags" on MAIN MENU and press [F1] for HELP in starting configuration. Load an existing file. Select "Load_File" from MAIN MENU. Upload a file from Access Module. Select "File_Transfer" from MAIN MENU. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
Access Module PROGRAM Port. These cables may be purchased from CTI or constructed according to the following specifications: Figure 53 PC 25-Pin COM Port to Access Module Figure 54 PC 9-Pin COM Port to Access Module CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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Selects Inputs or (alt) Outputs V/STAGE: Selects V-Memory locations (STAGE not used on Series 500/505 PLCs) ENTER: Selects Edit Mode and enters data Agency Approvals: Recognized by UL and UL-Canada Pending Approval: FM CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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Requested Memory Size Less than Minimum Value Requested Memory Size Larger than Max Value PLC Busy Communications Error in HOLD Mode 1E-20 Spare I/O Configuration Error 22-3F Spare 40-5F Special Function/Loop Error 60-FF Spare CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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APPENDIX C: OPERATION WITH REMOTE BASE CONTROLLERS The Model 5250-TI5 and Model 5251-TI5 Access Modules may be attached to SIMATIC® Series 505 Remote Base Controllers that offer an RS-232 communications port. Configure the RS-232 serial port to 9600 baud or 19200 baud to match the "PLC Communications baud rate" setting on the module.
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CTI. Control Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the Product in order to improve reliability, function, or design in the pursuit of providing the best possible Product. CTI assumes no responsibility for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
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Failure to observe static control precautions may void the warranty. For additional information on static control precautions, contact CTI's main office at 1-800-537-8398. CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
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