Tough Smart Marquee Message Controller User Manual
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1. Es Pic port a Ethernet Cat5 cable ES PLC 3 The 15 pin COM2 port supports RS 232 and RS 422 485 communication to the PLCs that support Serial protocols Each PLC on the Network would have a unique IP address to be able to communicate with the Message Controller Serial connection UT Cx x x Important Note The Message controller supports only one PLC protocol at a time Hence it would only communicate RS 422 485 i p either Serially or via Ethernet BE to the PLC s PLC 4 PLC 2 For Serial Communication Important Note The Message controller supports only one PLC protocol at a time Hence it would only communicate either serially OR via Ethernet to the PLC s at any given time The Uticor Message Controller has a built in PLC Com Port A special Option Board may be installed for certain PLC protocols These option boards include Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus Generic DeviceNet IO and Generic Profibus DP All the boards are installed at the factory For information on these boards see Chapter 6 The Serial PLC COM Port is a 15 Pin Female D Sub Connector This port supports RS 232 RS 422 485 communication The table on the following page shows the pinout for the connector Rev 1 0 www uticor net Uticor Message Controller 1 877 774 3279 October 2010 PLC Port Connector Pin Signal Description 1 Chassis GND Chassis Ground 2 TXD RS 232 Serial Data2. LED Transmit Enable LED 62 PIN SOCKET MOUNT BEHIND THE OPTION CARD ErcosstrmmP o cENNE Ton ATTENLAcTEO ao0p0gpocppdo000q9 200 dodo DH Connector on the DH Connector on Marquee Controller s the Allen Bradley Option Board PLC 1 Blue _ ______________ 1 Shield Shield 2Cleaee sl 2 ae 7 Te Za Configuration ERROR Transmit Enable Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 a Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279
3. Marquee software allows you to program different Marquee Messages based on the tag values in the PLC You can program Active or Inactive Messages based on whether the PLC tag condition is fulfilled on not Refer to the Add Messages index in the Marquee software Help section for a detailed explanation on setting up Marquee Messages Power Up Messages can only be sent to a particular Marquee if it is grouped and assigned in the Marquee Database 5 3 SETTING UP IP ADDRESS AND CREATING A MARQUEE DATABASE 1 CONFIGURE ETHERNET PARAMETERS The Message Controller s Ethernet parameters can generally be programmed through the PC using the Controller s Ethernet port But under certain cases serial port COM1 may also be used to configure the same a Via Ethernet connection between the Message Controller and the PC In the Marquee software s Main programming window Click on menu Marquee gt Ethernet Setup Read the current Ethernet settings from the Message Controller You can also configure the following Ethernet Parameters IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address and write them to the Controller Ethernet Setup Cunent Setup IP Adder Source DHCP STATIC PAddrese 0000 Subrat Mask 0 0 0 0 Fe ad current Gatewar 0000 E SU Ethernet Parameters yA from the Marquee Message Controller Use Static IP Address 0 Obtain an IP Address Automatically DHCP Stabe IP Infonmation IP Address 1 1 oO 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gates TE Ta Se
4. Mode A wiring diagram for the Message Controller Programming Cable P N UT CPG1 is shown below RS 232 Programming Cable P N UT CPG1 PC COM Port RS 7 ae COM Port RXD n D Sub 9 pin Male D Sub 9 pin Female For Ethernet Communication The Message Controller has an RJ 45 port for Ethernet communication You may connect this port to the Programming computer using a commercially available Cat5 cable Then you may proceed to communicate to the Controller from the PC by entering its IP address Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 4 1 3 WIRING THE MESSAGE CONTROLLER TO THE MARQUEE The Message Controller can be connected to a single Slave Marquee serially using a Marquee Communication Cable UT CBL2 or multiple Marquees using a RS 232 to 485 converter You can also communicate via Ethernet Cat5 cable Cae nes Gran ca VET IESE EREE O thernet HUB Controller oe CONI COM 1 LI Ethernet Cat5 cable The 9 pin COMI port only supports RS 232 communication to one Marquee at a time Use Comm cable P N UT CBL2 Multiple slave Marquees can be connected to the controller serially by using a RS232 to RS485 converter as shown here Each slave Marquee on the Network would have a unique IP address to be able to communicate with the Message Controller Serial RS 232 connection RS 232 to 485 conve
5. Output 3 RXD RS 232 Serial Data Input 4 5V 5V Through 120 Ohm Resistor 5 Signal GND Signal Ground 6 LE 7 CTS RS 232 Clear To Send 8 RTS RS 232 Request To Send 9 RXD RS 422 485 Serial Data Input 10 RXD RS 422 485 Serial Data Input 11 SD RS 422 485 Serial Data Output 12 SD RS 422 485 Serial Data Output 13 TERM RS 422 485 120 Ohm Termination Resistor Connect to Pin 9 14 N C 15 N C For Ethernet Communication The RJ 45 port on the Message Controller can be used for Ethernet communication to the PLCs that support Ethernet drivers You may connect this port to the RJ 45 port on the PLC using a commercially available Cat5 cable Each PLC on the Network would have a unique IP address to be able to communicate with the Message Controller www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 October 2010 UTICOR 4 2 PLC SERIAL INTERFACE CABLES The Table below provides the Communication Cable part number that is specific to each PLC Cable Description Cable Part Number Uticor PLC via RS 232 UT CBL ADC Direct Logic 15 pin D shell male to RJ12 UT CRS2 ADC Direct Logic 15pin D Shell male to 15pin UT CRS1 D Shell male GE 90 30 and 90 70 SNPX protocol UT CGE AB SLC 5 03 04 05 DF1 port RS 232C UT CAS1 AB PLC5 DF1 port RS 232C UT CAP5 AB SLC DH485 port RS 485A UT CAS4 AB MicroLogix 1000 1200 amp 1500
6. RS 232C UT CAM1 Mitsubishi FX Series 15 pin to 25 pin Male port UT CM1 RS 422A Mitsubishi FX Series 8 pin MINI DIN RS UT CM2 422A Omron C200 C500 RS 232C UT CO1 Modicon ModBus with RJ45 UT CM2 Modicon ModBus RTU UT CM1 Siemens S7 200 PLC UT CS2 Table 4 2 PLC Communication Cables 4 3 REPLACEMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Accessory Part Number Tough Smart Marquee Programming Software UT SMPS RS 232C Programming Cable UT CPG1 Replacement 1 2 AA 3 6 V Lithium Battery UT B RS 232 Marquee Communication Cable UT CBL2 Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 4 4 THE MESSAGE CONTROLLER INTERFACE The Message Controller Interface and its various components are described in this section Status Fuse LED Setup Button ETHERNET PLC COMI tica A RS222 nocte i m Fuse This unit uses a 0 5 AMP Slow Blow at 250 VAC size 2 AG Fuse Cap unscrew to access fuse for replacement Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Setup Button Located on the rear of the Marquee Message Controller is the Setup pushbutton The Message controller is usually programmed via Ethernet But if for some reason you are unable to do so then you may press the Setup button when connected to a programming computer to enter Setup Mode and use the Uticor Marquee Programming Software to configure Marquee messages serially This button allows you to change
7. hand corner as shown in the figure below Remove old battery and replace with a new 1 2 AA 3 6 V Lithium Battery Part Number UT B e Close rear cover and ensure that the door latches f Reconnect power source connect to PC run Marquee Programming Software and follow instructions in Ch 5 to transfer the user program that was previously saved to disk 3 ON Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR Chapter 5 Programming the Message Controller The following example demonstrates how to create a project a Message Controller communicating to an AB PLC via Ethernet IP protocol 5 1 ENTER PROJECT INFORMATION Open the Uticor ToughSmartMarquee programming software The following dialog box appears Step 1 Project Information Uticor Technology L P l www Uuticor net Tough SmartMarquee te Phone 1 563 359 7501 Fax 847 478 2253 1 Click Selected Action Edit OFF LINE Write Later ENTER PROJECT INFORMATION Project Location Yersion 1 0 to create a New 3 Select E dit Frogram Project OFF LINE C Documents and SettingsimeyiactDesktop UticorToughSmart Marg SM 1 0 Froje your wi rite to Marquee Poesie Later Device Type Marquee 0 ToughSmartM arqguee tem w E gt O Power arguee Tough Smart Marquee 2 Enter tvpe Project name PLC Manufacturer PLC Model and Protocol Ethernet Drivers Seo my View Edit PL
8. hear 3 beeps Wait for few seconds till you hear 3 beeps again IP Address is reset to 192 168 0 1 PLC port COMI port Ethernet RS232 422 485 Port used for RS232 Port used for Can be used for simultaneously connecting PLCs with Serial e Programming Message Controller e Programming Message controller Protocol such as Modbus RTU Serially see Setup button e Connecting Slave Marquee s DF1 DH485 AVG Uticor PLC OR e Connecting PLC s e to connect a slave marquee serially Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 L3 QUICK START YOUR UTICOR MARQUEE In this section we present the steps needed to setup the Message Controller and the Marquee and get started This is not intended to explain specific details needed to start up your system Rather it provides a quick guide to give a broad picture of what is needed to power up your Uticor Marquee system Step 1 Check all System Components It is always recommended to ensure that you have all the right parts to build your system This is what you will need to get started e Uticor Message Controller e Atleast one Uticor Slave Marquee which supports PMD mode e 2 5mm blade Screwdriver for wiring 110 250 VAC input Power cord with stripped wires on one end e Programming cable RS 232C cable P N UT CPG1 or Ethernet Cable customer supplied e Cable to Connect Slave Marquee to Message controller o RS 232C cable with standard 9 pin
9. 0g for under 12 ms in X Y and Z Axes 10 95 Non Condensing 10 500 W x 5 971 H x 2 652 D 266 700mm x 151 663mm x 67 361mm NEMA ICS 2 230 Showering Arc ANSI C37 90a SWC Level C Chattering Test 2 5 Ib 1 0 kg Back panel mount using screws Not available Use External PLC clock if accessible COM1 Port 9 pin D Sub Female Used to program the message controller or to drive a slave marquee PLC Port 15 pin D Sub Female Serial Communication to the PLC RJ 45 Ethernet connector Ethernet communication to the PLC and the slave Marquees Connect via Ethernet to the Programming PC Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR Chapter 3 Mounting and Dimensions Outline Dimensions Units inches mm Side View Back View 5 971 151 663 Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Mounting Dimensions Notes e Mount the Message Controller horizontally and allow at least 2 inches space all around for proper ventilation e Use 6 screws for mounting the unit Units inches mm 250 10 000 6 350 i 254 000 oor 141 503 TAPPED OR CLEARANCE HOLE FOR 6 SCREW TYP 4 PANEL LAYOUT Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR Chapter 4 Wiring and Connections 4 1 COMMUNICATION PORTS AND WIRING 4 1 1
10. IP address download a new user program or upgrade Marquee application firmware over the serial port SETUP MODE To communicate serially with the Message Controller using the Programming software running on a PC follow these steps 1 Press the Setup Button located on the Marquee Controller Board to enter Setup Mode The Message Controller would beep twice to acknowledge that it s in the Setup Mode If a Marquee is connected serially to the Message Controller and or a Group of Marquees are specified using the Programming software Setup gt Project Attributes gt Status Messages then those Marquees would display the following message 2 Once in this Mode you should be able to communicate to the Marquee from the PC through the programming software You can check modify IP parameters download a new user program or upgrade the Marquee firmware serially 3 Push Setup Button again to exit the Setup Mode The Controller would now send a single long beep to acknowledge that it is exiting the Setup mode Please DO NOT turn off the power for at least 2 minutes to allow the marquee to save any changes made to its nonvolatile memory The Marquee should then start its normal operation and get into run mode Disconnect the PC to Message Controller serial connection Note If there are no messages stored in the Message Controller then the Marquees would continue to show the In Setup Mode message even after exiting the Setup
11. Mode RESET THE IP ADDRESS If for some reason you want to reset the IP address of the Message Controller to its default settings press and hold the Setup Button located on the Marquee Controller Board for 5 seconds till you hear 3 quick beeps There is an approx 5 second pause after which you should hear 3 beeps again This would imply that the marquee has been set to its default IP address 192 168 0 1 To assign new Ethernet parameters enter Setup Mode again and assign the new IP address serially You would be prompted to exit the Mode once the parameters have been set Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 The Status LEDs The Status LEDs provides an indication of unit status They will illuminate as RED or GREEN If the LEDs do not light up this indicates that there is NO POWER to unit or the power supply failed Check the power source and the fuse If ok send unit back to factory for repair If the LEDs turn RED and stay RED it indicates a unit failure If this happens return the panel to the factory for service If one LED turns RED and the other turns GREEN it indicates normal operation Lithium Battery How to Replace the Battery REST a Connect Message Controller to a computer and save the user program to disk b Disconnect the power source Open back cover shown open in figure below to access the battery The battery is located in the upper left
12. O Com Setup Edit Program ON LINE I Resa o Browse 5 Click to Serial Set PLC Ethemet Attributes IF 10 1 200 30 O Modem 4 Select PLC Type and protocol 1 On the Project Information screen click on the Edit Program OFF LINE Write to Marquee Later button Under Project Name enter the name of the project The file has a tsm suffix Entering Project information Select your Marquee Type Power Marquee or Tough Smart Marquee 4 Click on the DOWN arrow to the right of PLC Type and Protocol to view the list In this example select EZ PLC Ethernet TCP IP Connecting to an EZ PLC via Ethernet TCP IP protocol 5 Click on the View Edit PLC Com Setup to edit the PLC attributes The PLC Attributes dialog box applicable to the type of PLC selected in Step 4 above will appear Here you can make changes to the PLC communication setup Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR 6 If communicating over Ethernet Add PLC Details along with its Ethernet IP gateway Subnet masks etc Click on OK to save the changes or Help to view the help topics available for that particular PLC 7 Now that you have entered the project information click OK to save the project You may click on Clear to clear the Project details and start over Exit can be used to quit without saving the Project 52 ADDING PLC MESSAGES TO THE MARQUEE The Uticor
13. UTICOR Tough Smart Marquee Message Controller User Manual Manual Part Number MAN TSM MSGCT 001 UTICOR Page ii WARNING Programmable control devices such as the Uticor s Marquee Message Controller are not fail safe devices and as such must not be used for stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is independent of the Programmable Controller The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners Uticor Technology L P disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Manual part number MAN TSM MSGCT 001 Copyright 2010 EZAutomation AII Rights Reserved No part of this document shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of Uticor Technology L P Uticor Technology L P retains the exclusive rights to all information inc
14. WIRING THE POWER TERMINAL The Message Controller requires a 100 250VAC power source Connect Linei HOT Creo MEGS to L1 on unit Connect Line 2 Neutral to L2 on unit GND on the unit is connected to the chassis ground of the cabinet It is recommended that you use a power source 100 250 VAC that is isolated from relays valves etc Chassis Ground 4 1 2 WIRING THE MESSAGE CONTROLLER TO THE PROGRAMMING COMPUTER The Message Controller can be connected to the Programming Computer serially using a Programming Cable UT CPG1 or via Ethernet Cat5 cable i ELi Ethernet HUB s Marquee Message Oma Controller __ ETHERNET a et l OM 1 i Ethernet CAT 5 cable Serial Programming Cable UT CPG1 Programming Computer running Marquee Software Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 CAUTION Keep the signal reference GND wire well protected from external noise by using a shielded cable For Serial Communication The COMI Port on the Message Controller is used to connect a programming computer or a slave Marquee to the Message controller via RS 232 protocol only The Controller only needs to be connected to a PC when you are programming the unit You will use the Uticor Tough Smart Marquee Programming Software P N UT SMPS to create a message program for the Marquee Controller You can then transfer the program to the controller by entering the Setup
15. connector on one Message Controller end and the other end un terminated 3 stripped wires to connect to the Slave Marquee terminal strip P N UT CBL2 OR o Ethernet cable if slave marquee is equipped with an Ethernet port e PLC Communication cable See Section 4 2 as required e Programming Software Uticor ToughSmartMarquee 1 0 or higher These items have to be purchased separately Step 2 Connect the Message Controller to the PC The Message Controller can be connected to the Programming Computer serially using a Programming Cable UT CPG1 or via Ethernet Refer to Section 4 1 2 Step 2 Connect the Message Controller to the Slave Marquee If the PC is not connected to it the 9 pin COM1 port on the Message controller may be used to connect serially to a Slave Marquee via RS 232 cable P N UT CBL2 You may use an RS 232 to RS 485 Converter to connect multiple slave Marquees serially The slave Marquees can also communicate to the Message controller over Ethernet Refer to Section 4 1 3 for more details Remember Only one device i e the PC or the Marquee may be connected to the 9 pin COM 1 port at a time Step 3 Connect the Message Controller to the PLC You may serially connect the PLC Port on the Message Controller to the PLC s COM Port using their appropriate cables Refer to Section 4 2 for PLC Serial Interface Cable part numbers and Section 4 1 4 for wiring info The Message Controller may also be connected to
16. ct Tithe C Documents and Settinga momiaciDesktopYUticorTou PLL Type and Ethemet Drivers Ethemet IP Rev F Protocol Marquee Information Marquee to PLC Link Firmware Total Memory i A fob Bytes Fevizion Green when G Connected Marquee is Free Memory i SUSE Bytes B 7 colinaziodtate PLC else Red Operation complete project written to the Marquee LAUTION PC to Marquee Connection Pressing Start will OVERMWRITE program Serial already in the Marquee If you do not want to lose program in the Marquee Ethernet press Cancel and first Head program Online and save it on your PC IF 10 1 200 30 Message Controller ToughSmart Port 10001 n i Marquee s Ethernet IP address 1 Inthe Main programming window Click on menu File gt Transfer to Marquee to send the Messages to the Marquee Message Controller 2 A dialog box appears as shown above 3 Enter the Marquee Message Controller s IP address and press Start Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Chapter 6 Option Boards 6 1 OPTIONS BOARDS Option Card Installation Instructions The option cards available for the Message Controller are Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus Generic DeviceNet I O and Profibus DP If specified when placing an order your Marquee Message Controller would be shipped with the appropriate option card pre installed A connector unique to each card is attached to these optio
17. e Marquee is assigned a unit address using the Dip switches located at the back of the marquee unit A unit address is programmed into each message to specify which unit or units should display that message The IP address for the slave Marquees is initially assigned using separate Slave Marquee Programming software Each unit address consists of two identifiers a Group and a Unit Number A group may contain up to 4095 slave units connected serially or via Ethernet to the Message Controller The unit addresses allow the ToughSmart Master Marquee or Message controller to select and send messages to select slave Marquee units The slave Marquees with certain ee cules group and unit numbers can be grouped together using the Uticor neces Name TSM Marquee software 10 1 200 25 Comunication mode Click s M Serial ick on menu Setup gt Marquee Unit Number database A dialog box pops up Group Number 1 4095 Enter the IP addresses unit numbers for the slave marquees Ethernet and create Marquee Groups that BE would contain multiple slave units Please Note In the Add Marquee dialog box Communication mode ae I 7 implies the connection between isi adel the Message controller and the slave Marquee Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR 5 4 TRANSFERRING PROJECT TO THE MARQUEE MESSAGE CONTROLLER Write Program To Marquee Eg Project Information Proje
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19. luded in this document Designed Built and Marketed by Uticor Technology L P 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 Phone 1 877 774 EASY Fax 1 877 775 EASY www uticor net Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ssisccvccssectcicasastwasavcwaviteteneveceveannicncucseasenenansdsbsasvedewuaeoiessacsaedenanduidsiacdvecevistoidasawtwatavanius 1 1 Ed IHEVIESSAGECONTROLIE Ae 1 1 1 2 VERVIERS 1 2 1 3 QUICK START YOUR UTICOR MARQUEE leda 1 3 CHAPTER 2 MESSAGE CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS cscscscsccscsceccccscsceccccccscsccccccscnceccccscscesescecscsceccccscscesessecs 2 1 CHAPTER 3 MOUNTING AND DIMENSIONG ccsccscscsccccccscsccccccscsccccccscscescccecscscescecscscescececscesecsecscscescecscncesessecs 3 1 CHAPTER 4 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS cscsccscscsccccccscsccccccscsccccccscsceccccecscnsescecscuceseececscesessecscuseccecscscesessess 4 1 4 1 COMMUNICATION PORTSANDWVIRINGi ssaa a 4 1 4 1 1 Wiring the Power Termindl ccnavatinocscectacensiccctsqtvsebesasevdensdbvedssinnvsadseadvovsaaeuuisnadeuedeatouyssdsecixssseausuesiedexediaieeunacsees 4 1 4 1 2 Wiring the Message Controller to the Programming Computer rie rieeieei 4 1 4 1 3 Wiring the Message Controller to the Marquee rire rire eierieeeeei 4 3 4 1 4 Wiring the Message Controller to the PLC ccccccsesseccce
20. n boards and is accessible from the bottom of the Marquee Message Controller The option card is installed into the backplane connector shown below of the Marquee Message Controller unit The connector on the bottom right side of the card installs into the backplane connector The card is secured with two screws Option Card is installed into the Backplane connector as shown here 62 PIN SOCKET MOUNT BEHIND THE OPTION CARD Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Devicenet Connector 6 1 1 Dip Switches GENERIC DEVICENET I O The DeviceNet I O Option Card has a special connector that is accessible from the bottom of the unit The DeviceNet connector extends over the edge of the board Next to the connector are DIP Switches and then four LEDs that illuminate to indicate status The Watchdog LED is only visible when you open the access door Watchdog LED Status LEDs at Connector Pin Signal Description 1 V Negative supply voltage 2 CAN LU CAN_L bus line 3 SHIELD Cable shield 4 CAN H CAN_H bus line J V Positive supply voltage Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 6 1 2 GENERIC PROFIBUS DP The Profibus DP Option Card has a special connector that is accessible from the bottom of the unit The Profibus DP connector extends over the edge of the board Next t
21. nd new Ethernet Parameters to the Marquee Message Controller Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR b Via Serial connection between the Message Controller and the PC If for some reason you are unable to communicate over Ethernet you can try communicating to the Message Controller over the Serial port COM1 instead and then change the Ethernet IP parameters using the Programming Software To do so connect serially to the Message Controller and enter the SETUP Mode Using the Marquee software change the PC to Marquee connection to Serial Next bring up the Ethernet Setup Dialog box and assign new IP settings to the Message Controller Once that occurs you would be prompted to exit the Setup Mode Resetting the IP address to its default value If for some reason you want to reset the IP address of the Message Controller to its default settings press and hold the Setup Button located on the Marquee Controller Board for 5 seconds till you hear 3 quick beeps There is an approx 5 second pause after which you should hear 3 beeps again This would imply that the marquee has been set to its default IP address 192 168 0 1 You may then proceed to assign new IP parameters either via Ethernet or by entering SETUP Mode again and assigning the new IP address serially You would be prompted to exit the Mode once the parameters have been set 2 CREATING A MARQUEE DATABASE Each Slav
22. o the connector are a Termination Switch Rotary Address Switches and four LEDs that illuminate to indicate status Termination TT Switch Address Switches FieldBus Connector 9 pin Female D Sub crew rermina Shield Connected to PE Not connected i 000S O Not connected gt l Positive RxD TxD according to RS 485 e evas omean asss 7 Notconnected o 8 l Negative RxD TxD according to RS A Line 485 specification Not connected 5V BUS and GND BUS are used for bus termination Some devices like optical transceivers RS 485 to fiber optics might require external power supply from these points RTS is used in some equipment to determine the direction of transmission In normal applications only A Line B Line and Shield are used Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 6 1 3 ALLEN BRADLEY DATA HIGHWAY PLUS The Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus Option Card has a special connector attached that is accessible from the bottom of the unit The option card has been connected to the backplane connector on the message controller unit The connector on the bottom right side of the card installs into the backplane connector The card is secured with two screws The Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus PLC connector extends over the edge of the board Next to the connector are two LEDs that illuminate to indicate status AB DH Connector Configuration Error
23. ons safely and adhere to relevant standards as specified by EU directives provided they are used according to their intended purpose and that the instructions in this manual are adhered to The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if this equipment is not used in accordance with this manual Only replacement parts supplied by AVG Automation or its agents should be used If you are using Uticor Marquee Programming Software context sensitive onscreen help is available To access the Help windows simply press the F1 function key while on the topic where you need help For example if you need help while working with screens press the F1 function key while in that area and a popup window will be displayed You may also click on the Help button located in most of the dialog boxes to go to the related help topic Although most questions can be answered with this manual the ToughSmart Marquee Getting Started Guide or the Uticor Marquee Programming Software HELP topics you may additionally find answers to your questions on our web site www uticor net If you still need assistance please call our technical support at 1 877 774 EASY or FAX us at 1 877 775 EASY All electrical circuits connected to the communications port receptacle are rated as Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV Operating temperature 0 to 60 C Storage temperature 40 to 60 C Operating Humidity 10 95 R H non condensing Air composition No corrosive gase
24. rter For Serial Communication The COM1 Port on the Message controller is also used to connect to the serial port of any COMI Port connector Uticor Slave Marquee that supports PMD mode Use an RS 232 cable with standard 9 pin connector on one Message Controller end and the other end un terminated 3 stripped wires P N UT CBL2 to connect the Marquee Port to the Communication Screw Terminals on the Slave Marquee Since this port does not support RS 485 connection you may connect the Message controller to multiple Slave Marquees using a RS232 to RS485 Converter For Ethernet Communication The Message Controller has an RJ 45 port for Ethernet communication You may connect this port to the RJ 45 port on the Slave Marquee using a commercially available Cat5 cable Each slave Marquee on the Network should have a unique IP address to be able to communicate with the Message Controller Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 4 1 4 WIRING THE MESSAGE CONTROLLER TO THE PLC You can serially connect the PLC Port on the Message Controller to the PLC s COM Port using appropriate communication cables Refer to Section 4 2 for PLC Serial Interface Cable part numbers The Message Controller may also be connected to the PLC via Ethernet as long as the PLC supports Ethernet drivers CIZ ve umani Marquee Message thernet HUB Controller ETHERNET PLC COM
25. s permitted No special preventative measurement is required Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 THE MESSAGE CONTROLLER TSM Message Controller from Uticor is a unique product It allows the user to program messages and the corresponding condition under which the messages should be displayed on a connected marquee The message controller reads the values from connected PLC s evaluates programmed conditions and sends to connected marquee s messages which satisfy conditions for display This is all done without making any changes to PLC ladder logic The TSM Message controller supports a variety of PLC communication protocols allowing it to communicate with most of the popular PLCs available in the market These include serial protocols like Modbus DF1 DH485 EZ etc and network protocols such as Ethernet IP Modbus TCP IP and GE SRTP The Message controller can drive one or multiple marquees A single marquee can be driven using a 9 pin RS232 port on the message controller Multiple marquees can be connected on the Ethernet port or on serial port using a 232 to 422 converter The Message Controller is housed in a compact industrial grade plastic ventilated housing and is intended for indoor use only lt has a steel back plate with 4 mounting holes that can be used to mount the controller on the rear of the marquee or at a remote mounting panel loca
26. the PLC via Ethernet as long as the PLC supports Ethernet drivers Uticor Message Controller Rev 1 0 www uticor net October 2010 1 877 774 3279 Step 4 Apply Power Connect the power input wires into the Message Controller s power terminals Supply 100 250 VAC Power to the system and ensure that the LED indicator at the back turns green If not remove power from the system and check all wiring Refer to Section 4 1 1 for more information Step 5 Create and Transfer Program to the Controller Install the Uticor Message Controller Programming Software P N UT SMPS on your PC and create a Marquee Program Use programming software Help for information on programming See Chapter 5 for details Transfer Project to the Message Controller via Ethernet You may also transfer project serially by switching the Marquee Controller to Setup Mode if required Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 Chapter 2 Message Controller Specifications SERVICE POWER ENCLOSURE OPERATING TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE VIBRATION RESISTANCE SHOCK RESISTANCE HUMIDITY EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ELECTRICAL NOISE WEIGHT MOUNTING REAL TIME CLOCK COMMUNICATION PORTS amp CONNECTORS 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Ventilated enclosure for indoor use only O to 50 C 32 to 122 F 40 to 60 C 13 to 140 F 5 to 55 Hz 2g for 2 Hours in X Y and Z Axes 1
27. tion Chapter 2 provides product specifications for the Message Controller Outline dimensions are located in Chapter 3 Wiring and connections are detailed in Chapter 4 Chapter 5 explains how to program the Message Controller Chapter 6 explains how to install Option Boards on the Controller Marquee Message j Controller Uticor Message Controller October 2010 Rev 1 0 www uticor net 1 877 774 3279 UTICOR 12 OVERVIEW TSM Message Controller has following features e User programmable Message controller is used with Uticor Slave marquees e The user programs the messages and the corresponding conditions under which messages should be displayed on connected slave marquees e Messages can be sent to a single marquee a group of marquees or broadcast e Power up messages only displayed once and event triggered messages e Connectivity to most of the popular PLC brands using serial or Ethernet protocols TSM Message Controller FUSE LED Indicators 0 5A Slow Blow ETHERNET POWER Input OFF No power to unit GREEN and Red Solid Unit working properly Both RED Solid Problem with unit SETUP Button SETUP MODE Press Once to change COM1 9 pin port to setup mode confirmed by two beeps Use TSM Editor software to talk to message controller Press once again to exit setup mode on COMI confirmed by a long single beep 100 240VAC e RESET IP Press and hold button until 30 60 Hz you
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