Control Technology 5250-TI5 Installation And Operation Manual

Control Technology 5250-TI5 Installation And Operation Manual

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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
$25

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2005 Control Technology Inc. All rights reserved. This manual is published by Control Technology Inc., 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. Siemens® and SIMATIC® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.
  • Page 3: Preface

    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).
  • Page 4 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 5: Usage Conventions

    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...
  • Page 6 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3.4.6 Changing Drum Parameters ........31 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 8 REPAIR POLICY ............. . . 61 viii CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 9: Table Of Figures

    Figure 6 5250-TI5 / 5251-TI5 Printed Circuit Board ....... . .
  • Page 10 Figure 54 PC 9-Pin COM Port to Access Module ........49 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Description

    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.
  • Page 12: Theory Of Operation

    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...
  • Page 13: Front Panel Description

    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.
  • Page 14: Lcd Brightness Control

    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.
  • Page 15 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 16 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Installation

    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...
  • Page 18: Figure 4 Module Outside Dimensions

    Figure 4 Module Outside Dimensions Figure 5 Rear View of Access Module CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 19: Connecting Power To The Access Module

    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...
  • Page 20: Figure 6 5250-Ti5 / 5251-Ti5 Printed Circuit Board

    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.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Access Module To A Series 500/505 Plc

    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...
  • Page 22: Figure 8 Rs232 To 500/505 Plc Cable

    Figure 8 RS232 to 500/505 PLC Cable Figure 9 RS232 to 545 PLC Cable Figure 10 RS422 to PLC Cable CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 23: Connecting The Aux Port To A Serial Device

    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...
  • Page 24 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Operation

    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...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27: Keypad Entry

    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...
  • Page 28: Pre/Next Key

    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...
  • Page 29: Reading Plc Memory Locations

    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...
  • Page 30: Accessing Memory By Tag Names

    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...
  • Page 31: Figure 20 Accessing Memory By Tag Name

    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...
  • Page 32: Discrete I/O Points (X/Y)

    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...
  • Page 33: Control Relays (Cr)

    "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...
  • Page 34: Timer/Counter

    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...
  • Page 35: Variable (V) Memory

    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...
  • Page 36: Word Input/Output (Wx/Wy)

    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...
  • Page 37: Drums/Event Drums

    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...
  • Page 38: Figure 33 Reading Event Drum Dcp Values

    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...
  • Page 39: Editing A Plc Memory Location

    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...
  • Page 40: Entering Negative Numbers

    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...
  • Page 41: Changing A Discrete Variable (X/Y, Cr)

    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...
  • Page 42 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...
  • Page 43: Figure 35 Changing Discrete Variable Forced State

    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...
  • Page 44: Changing A Timer/Counter

    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...
  • Page 45: Changing Wx/Wy And V Memory Locations

    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...
  • Page 46: Figure 40 Changing Drum Dsc/Time Base Values

    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...
  • Page 47: Figure 41 Changing Drum Dcp Values

    Figure 41 Changing Drum DCP Values CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 48: Auxiliary Commands

    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...
  • Page 49 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...
  • Page 50: Custom 4-Variable Screen - Shift 2

    (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...
  • Page 51: Figure 44 Custom 4-Variable Screen Definition

    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...
  • Page 52: Figure 45 Editing Custom 4-Variable Screen

    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...
  • Page 53: Download Configuration File - Shift 3

    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...
  • Page 54: Upload Configuration File - Shift 5

    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...
  • Page 55: Figure 49 Plc Communication Baud Rate Edit Screen

    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...
  • Page 56: Vfd Screen Saver Setup - Shift 7 (5251-Ti5 Only)

    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...
  • Page 57: Using The Help Key

    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...
  • Page 58: Alarms

    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...
  • Page 59 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...
  • Page 60: Event Messaging

    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...
  • Page 61: Plc Errors

    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...
  • Page 62 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 63: Chapter 4. Ti5 Config Program Setup And Operation

    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...
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65: Figure 53 Pc 25-Pin Com Port To Access Module

    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...
  • Page 66 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 67: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 68 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 69: Appendix A: Communications Error Codes

    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...
  • Page 70 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 71: Appendix B: Plc Error Codes

    Dynamic Program Memory Diagnostic Error Illegal Op Code RAM Diagnostic Failure ROM Diagnostic Failure Scan Diagnostic Failure I/O Fatal Error Abnormal Power Loss Unidentified Failed Board Present (560/565 only) EPROM Card Detected Insufficient RAM to Download CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 72 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 73: Appendix C: Operation With Remote Base Controllers

    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.
  • Page 74 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 75: Limited Product Warranty

    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.
  • Page 76 CTI 5250-TI5 and 5251-TI5 Installation and Operation Guide...
  • Page 77: Repair Policy

    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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