1SBC005499R1001

Technical documentation Advant Controller 31
TC50
1SBC 0054 99 R1001
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Contents
Foreword The manual ................................................................... F-1

Its purpose .................................................................... F-1
Conventions .................................................................. F-1
Introduction What is a Video Terminal .............................................. I-1
General information on Contents........................................................................ 1-1

electromagnetic Laying cables ................................................................ 1-2
compatibility (EMC) Shielding of cables ........................................................ 1-2
Earthing of shielding and electronic circuits .................. 1-2
Switching of capacitive loads ........................................ 1-2
Switching off inductive loads ......................................... 1-2
Disturbance suppression circuit - RC and DIODE ........ 1-3
Power Supply Contents........................................................................ 2-1

Connection pins ............................................................ 2-2
Recommended connection ........................................... 2-2
Connections to be avoided ........................................... 2-3
Video terminal TC50 Contents........................................................................ 3-1

Technical characteristics............................................... 3-2
Functions ...................................................................... 3-4
Front face ...................................................................... 3-5
Rear face ...................................................................... 3-6
Dimensions and Cut-out................................................ 3-7
Mounting the terminal Contents........................................................................ 4-1

within the container Using hooks .................................................................. 4-2
Communication ports Contents........................................................................ 5-1

General notes ............................................................... 5-2
Connecting the cable shield .......................................... 5-3
MSP Multi serial port ..................................................... 5-5
PC <-> TC connection .................................................. 5-6
Transfer PC -> TC......................................................... 5-7
Preparation for reception .............................................. 5-7
Information relating to driver ......................................... 5-7
Adjusting the contrast on the display ............................ 5-8
TC <-> PLC connection ................................................ 5-9
Operation of terminal Contents........................................................................ 6-1

with keyboard Changing value of variable field .................................... 6-2
Total change ................................................................. 6-2
Partial change ............................................................... 6-2
Examples of varying fields ............................................ 6-3
Displaying messages .................................................... 6-5
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Information messages................................................... 6-5

TC50 info-messages ..................................................... 6-5
Help messages ............................................................. 6-6
Communication (Data Contents........................................................................ 7-1

exchange area) Status area for the terminal........................................... 7-3
Status area for internal keys ......................................... 7-5
Command area ............................................................. 7-7
Resistance to chemical Contents........................................................................ 8-1

substances Chemical substances .................................................... 8-2
Cleaning the TC ............................................................ 8-7
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Foreword
The manual The installation manual contains information on securing the terminal to
the container, connecting it and the functions offered by the terminals.
Its purpose The manual contains all the notions, concepts and examples necessary to be
able to install quickly and easily.
Conventions Below are listed the symbols and styles found in the manual together with
their respective meanings:
PLC Programmable logic control or other intelligent device

equipped with a serial connection.
Device Intelligent device or PLC equipped with a serial connec-

tion.
[] The contents of the bracket appears on the screen.
Identifies a key.
Indicates an important point that requires attention.
There is a danger that the equipment will be damaged.
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Introduction
What is a A VIDEO TERMINAL (TC) is a device that allows the user to control or
Video simply monitor a productive process. It can send commands using con-
Terminal figured by the user; it can send data determining the process on hand and
can display information deriving from the productive process. The informa-
tion can be in the form of an Information (Info-) Message or in binary data
format.
TC is connected to the device by means of a serial connection.
For the TC to function a project must be created and loaded into it. See
Software Manual.
For detailed information on TC see the relevant chapters below.
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Chapter 1 General information on electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC)
Contents Page
Laying cables 1-2
Shielding of cables 1-2
Earthing of shielding and electronic circuits 1-2

Switching of capacitive loads 1-2
Switching off inductive loads 1-2
Disturbance suppression circuit - RC and DIODE 1-3
This chapter consists of 4 pages.
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CHAPTER 1
1-2 General information on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electronic devices are being increasingly used in automated systems. pro-

grammable controllers (like the PLC) belong to this category, as do
Man-machine-interface systems (e.g. the TCs), control systems (e.g. diag-
nostic terminals), interface elements (e.g. interface boards) and AC-DC
drives. Together with this type of electronic apparatus, you find installed
classical electro-mechanical devices like contactors, electro-valves, motors
etc.
Electrical disturbances caused by the operation of these devices can com-
promise the smooth functioning and the length of the working life of the
electronic devices present on the same switchboard or the same plant. To
get the best out of both the electrical and the electronic devices it is neces-
sary to reduce electrical disturbance.
Laying cables Remember to lay measurement, monitoring and communication cables so

that they are kept apart from power cables. Power cables laid close and par-
allel to communication cables can cause coupling voltages that are strong
enough to disturb or destroy electronic components.
Shielding of It is essential to use suitably shielded cables for communication signal con-
cables nections (total shielding is recommended). The shielding must be con-
nected to the zero potential.
Earthing of With many devices the "0V" is connected to the earth. The signal ground
shielding and must be earthed but it is best to separate the ground of the shields and cir-
electronic cuits from that of the power circuits. Note that the earth can only perform
circuits its function if the "Resistance of the earth circuit" is within the max. limits
prescribed.
Switching of The current peaks which occur when capacitive loads are switched on can
capacitive damage or destroy control devices. Furthermore, the high-frequency com-
loads ponent of the current peak can cause serious disturbance in electronic cir-
cuits as a result of inductive coupling between the connection cables.
Switching off When an inductive load is switched off, the magnetic energy stored tends to
inductive oppose this, discharging a voltage peak down the line which can damage or
loads destroy the control device. Furthermore, the high-frequency component of
the voltage peak can cause disturbance caused by capacitive coupling
between the connection cables.
The physical structure and characteristics of an inductive load make it
impossible to carry out switching without disturbance unless suitable mea-
sures are taken. The disturbance can be at least partially suppressed by fit-
ting a suitable disturbance-suppression module in parallel with the
inductive load. The disturbance-suppression module must not constitute an
additional load during the work phase. Electrical disturbance is propagated
both through the connection cables and electromagnetic transmission. If the
disturbance is propagated by cable or electromagnetic transmission, it is
much more difficult to suppress at the inputs to the units in the danger zone
than it is to suppress the disturbance at its source. If the disturbance is cre-
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ated by connection cables or by electronic transmission, it is much more

difficult to suppress it at the inputs of the devices in dangerous areas than at
source,
If possible, disturbance should be suppressed at source.
Disturbance In the following tables there are the specifications of the disturbance sup-
suppression pression filter ciruits.
circuit - RC
and DIODE Table 1.1: Disturbance suppression circuit RC
Circuit Advantages Disadvantages
The residual component has a very low The best results are obtained by sizing
harmonic wave form component. the R/C suitably.
The residual overvoltage can be limited

Volume directly proportional to the
to the very low values by optimizing the
inductance and power of the load.
sizing.
C R
Optimal suppression is obtained as a
Switch-off time delay very low. direct consequence of a significant
de-energizing delay.
S
C
The presence of the capacitor causes a
Ub L
The effectiveness of the disturbance
R
high load current peak when switching
suppression is not affected by the volt-
on (and can cause pasting of the con-
age value. No switch-on delay.
tact if undersized).
Suitable for both AC and DC; no prob- The RC circuit constitutes an additional
lem with reversed polarity. load when used with AC.
No arc (low energy) on switching con-

--
tact.
Table 1.2: Disturbance suppression circuit DIODE
Circuit Advantages Disadvantages
Very compact. High switch-off delay time.
D No residual voltage (total damping of For direct current (DC) applications

disturbance impulse). only.
S Easy to size. Polarity must be respected.
Ub L D
Switch-off delay can lead to the forma-

--
tion of a strong electric arc.
Sensitive to disturbance voltage pulses

--
in power supply circuit.
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Chapter 2 Power Supply
Contents Page
Connection pins 2-2
Recommended connection 2-2
Connections to be avoided 2-3
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CHAPTER 2
2-2 Power Supply
Use a 24VDC (18..32Vdc) power supply unit to power the TC.
Connection
pins Table 2.1: 4 pin Power Supply Connector
Connector Pin Meaning
1 Input power +24Vdc

4 3 2 1
2 Input power 0Vdc
3 Not connected
- +
N.C. 24VDC
4 Earth protection
Check all connections before switching on.
Recommended We recommend a wiring scheme as set out below in the interests of avoid-
connection ing damaging the TC.
Table 2.2: Power supply with 0Vdc connected to PE
L1
N
PE
- + PLC
24V
PE
+24V
0V
TC
1
2
3
4
Correct earthing is essential.
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Connections The connections illustrated below must not be made as they may cause the
to be avoided TC to be damaged.
Table 2.3: Connections to be avoided
L1 L1
N N
PE PE
~ ~
- + - +
24V 24V
The above configurations will seriously damage certain compo-

nents of the TC.
Beware of appliances with the POSITIVE connected to PE.
It is vital that the earth of the devices connected to the serial

and/or parallel communication ports have the same voltage as the
0V supply of the TC. The circulation of current between the 0V supply
and the earth of the communication ports could damage certain com-
ponents of the TC or of the devices connected it.
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Chapter 3 Video terminal TC50
Contents Page
Technical characteristics 3-4
Functions 3-5
Front face 3-5
Rear face 3-6
Dimensions and Cut-out 3-7
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3-2 Video terminal TC50
Technical The following table lists the principal technical characteristics of the prod-
characteristics uct in question.
Code of terminal Characteristics of the terminal

TC50-2
TC50
Display ▼ ▼
Type LCD ● ●
Representational format Text ● ●
Rows by characters 2 x 20 ● ●
Display area size [mm] 73,5 x 11,5 ● ●
Character matrix in text mode [pixels] 5x7 ● ●
Character size [mm] 3,2 x 5,5 ● ●
Contrast adjustment Trimmer ● ●
Character sets Ascii, Katakana ● ●
Backlighting
Type LED ● ●
Keyboard
Non-customizable function keys 5 ● ●
Operational keys 8 ● ●
User memory
Project [Bytes] 48K ● ●
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Code of terminal Characteristics of the terminal

TC50-2
TC50
Protocols ▼ ▼
Baudrate 9600-38400bit/s
Master
Max length 1200m at 19200bit/s
Slave
Add. 1 Add. 2 Add. 31 Add. 32

Modbus Master (Default address 1) Analog Input IW 0 - 69 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Analog Output OW 0 - 69 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Binary Input I 0 - 79 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Binary Output O 0 - 79 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Bit Flag M 0 - 99 ; 230 - 255 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Step S 0 - 125 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Word Constant KW 0 - 15 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Word Flag MW 0 - 99 ; 230 - 255 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Baudrate 9600-38400bit/s
Master
Max length 1200m at 19200bit/s
Modbus Slave (Default address 1) Slave
Add. 1 Add. 2 Add. 31 Add. 32

Bit B 0 - 7FF (HEX) ● ●
Word W 0 - 7FF (HEX) ● ●
Input word IW 0 - 22 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
CS31 90 Series Direct Protocol Memory word MW 0 - 255 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Output word OW 0 - 22 , 0 - 15 (DEC) ● ●
Interfaces
RS232 ● ●
RS422 ●
MSP (Multi-serial port)
RS485 ●
TTY-20mA ●
Technical data
Power supply 24Vdc (18..32Vdc) ● ●
Power absorbed at 24Vdc 5W ● ●
Protection fuse Ø5x20mm - 315mA Quick Blow F ● ●
Protection level IP65 (front-end) ● ●
Working temperature 0..50°C ● ●
Storage and transportation temperature -20..+60°C ● ●
Humidity (non-condensing) <85% ● ●
Weight 500gr ● ●
Dimensions
External L x H x D [mm] 166 x 86 x 41 ● ●
Cut-out L x H [mm] 157 x 77 ● ●
Certification
Certifications and approvals CE, LRS, GL, DNV, BV, RINA ● ●
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Functions The following table lists in alphabetical order all the functions of the TC in
question.
Table 3.1: Functions and objects realizable with this TC
Objects/Functions Quantity
Backup/Restore
Bit-wise password 8bits
Command: Change language
Command: Invert bit value
Command: Quit project
Command: SET
Command: sets real-time bit
Command: Show project information
Command: Show sequence directory
Dynamic texts: Bit-group-structured dynamic texts
Dynamic texts: Single-bit dynamic texts 1024*
Dynamic texts: Value-structured dynamic texts
F-keys
Function: Disables key
Function: None
Function: Sequences
Global configuration of F-keys
Info-messages (Total/active simultaneously) 128/128
Labels
Lists of texts
Local configuration of F-keys
Message help 128
Multilanguage texts 4 Langs.
Page 127
Page help 127
Random sequences
Redefinable characters 7
Start/stop sequences
Value-structure direct command
Variables: Numerical variables (DEC, HEX, BIN, BCD)
8 x pages
Variables: String variables (ASCII)
*) indicative value determined by the dimensions of the project
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Front face
Key Function
1 Display
Shift + 2 F-keys
F5
Confirms setting
Help
Next page
Info
Previous page
F4
Start in-putting
F3
Moving cursor between fields
F2
Moving cursor between fields
F1 Quits: setting of data, info-messages, directory of sequences,

Esc communication driver
Info
Shift + Displays information messages
Help
Shift + Displays according to context: info-message help or page help
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Rear face
A
C
Position Function
A Power supply connector
B MSP serial port
C Trimmer for adjusting display contrast
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Dimensions
and Cut-out
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CHAPTER 3
To fix the sealing gasket and secure the TC to the container see “Chapter 4
-> Mounting the terminal within the container“.
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Chapter 4 Mounting the terminal within the container
Contents Page
Using hooks 4-2
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CHAPTER 4
4-2 Mounting the terminal within the container
The TC comes supplied with the elements necessary for mounting it within
the host container and fixing the sealing gasket giving the declared level of
IP protection.
Using hooks The illustrations appearing below show in front and rear views the
sequence of actions for mounting a TC within a container.
Cut-out of a
Video Terminal
container
Centering and gripping

Gasket to be inserted
notch
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After preparing the container that will host the TC:
• Insert the gasket in the TC the right way round as indicated by the center-
ing notches
Fixing hook
Screws for hooks
• Prepare the fixing hooks

• Thread the screws into the hook by about 10mm
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4-4 Mounting the terminal within the container
• Insert the TC and hold it pressed against the container

• Insert the hooks into the slots following the direction indicated by the
arrow and tighten the screws as far as they go
View of terminal with correct fixing.
The number and position of the hooks do not influence the fixing
procedure. The illustrations are to show the way the hooks work.
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Chapter 5 Communication ports
Contents Page
General notes 5-2
Connecting the cable shield 5-3
MSP Multi serial port 5-5
PC <-> TC connection 5-6
Transfer PC -> TC 5-7
Preparation for reception 5-7
Information relating to driver 5-7
Adjusting the contrast on the display 5-8
TC <-> PLC connection 5-9
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CHAPTER 5
5-2 Communication ports
The TC communicates with other devices by means of serial communica-

tion ports. We list on the following page the port with the respective type of
communication and the function of the connection pins.
General notes Serial communication is particularly prone to disturbances. To limit the

influence of these disturbances it is necessary to use good quality shielded
cables.
The table immediately below lists the characteristics of the cable we recom-
mend for serial connection.
Specifications of serial connection cable

Direct current resistance Max. 151 Ohm/Km
Capacity coupling Max. 29pF/m
Shielding > 80% or total
Particular care should be taken in the choice and lay-out of cables,

specially with regard to the TC <-> Device connection serial cable.
Always:
• Find the shortest route
• Lay disturbed cables separately
Disconnect the power supply before connecting or disconnecting

the communication cables so as to avoid possible damage to the
TC and/or the connected device.
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Connecting It is essential for the interface cables between the TC and the Device be cor-
the cable rectly shielded in order to ensure that serial communication occurs free
shield from all types of external interference. For this reason all the cables listed in
this manual absolutely must be shielded cables and the “D-sub” connectors
both on the TC side and the Device side must have metal or conductive
plastic shells.
The diagram below shows the correct way of connecting the shield.
The interface cable braiding must be electrically connected both to the shell
and the body of the connector at both ends of the cable.
If the connection operation cannot be carried out at the Device side due to
the particular type of serial connector, the braiding will have to be taken
outside the connector and connected to the earth terminal.
This operation must also be carried out if the body of the Device’s serial
connector, although of a standard type, is not electrically connected to the
earth terminal of the PLC itself.
Note that in this situation the shield must still be connected both to the shell
and the body of the connector.
Certain cable diagrams show the pin connections of the shield signals on
the Device side: in these cases, not only does the above apply but the shield
must also be connected to them.
In any event the shield must never be connected on the TC side (pin 1).
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Earth potentials obtained from DIN guides, structural elements of

the machines, electrical cabinet doors etc. are not admissible and
it is a good idea to avoid unipotential earth bars which receive earth
connections from loads such as inverters, drives, stepper motors and,
generally speaking, any type of load which could be a source of strong
disturbance.
The Device-TC serial communication cable must be single piece.

Terminal-type joins and PLUG+SOCKET arrangements are
inadmissible. Should the installation system in question necessitate that
breaks be made (although this is inadvisable) it will be ABSOLUTELY
necessary to implement the following:
• Use D-SUB (Db9, Db15 o DB25) connectors with metal or conduc-

tive plastic shells.
• Connect the serial cable shield in accordance with the instructions
on this page.
• Limit the number of breaks to those absolutely unavoidable.
Failure to observe these instructions could prejudice the compatibility

of the TC-PLC system with the EMC standards currently in force.
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MSP Multi The MSP (Multi Serial Port) is present on all TCs and is used to connect
serial port other devices including the PC used to transfer the project. It consists of a
connector (D-Sub 25 pin female) and can communicate using RS232,
RS422, RS485 and C.L. (TTY-20mA).
MSP
Multi Serial Port
25 pin female
Pin Signal Notes

1 N.C. Not connected
2 Tx OUT RS232
3 Rx IN RS232
4 RTS OUT RS232
5 CTS IN RS232
7 Signal GND Internal reference 0Volt
9 Tx +OUT C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
10 Tx/Rx -IN/OUT RS485
11 Tx -OUT C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
12 Tx -OUT RS422
13 Rx +IN RS422
14 IKT OUT C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
15 IKR OUT C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
16 +5Vdc (150mA Max.) Reserved
18 Rx +IN C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
22 Tx/Rx +IN/OUT RS485
23 Tx +OUT RS422
24 Rx -IN RS422
25 Rx -IN C.L. (TTY-20mA) Current loop
Pin 16 does not provide for commuting any kind of load (coils
etc.); an input disturbance at Pin 16 can cause the TC and there-
fore also the industrial process itself to malfunction.
Strong input disturbances at Pin 16 could damage the TC.
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PC <-> TC To transfer the communication firmware, the communication driver and the
connection project the TC must be connected to the PC (see Software Manual).
RS232 TC
The cable required to make the connection is illustrated below.
PC side TC side
9 pin female ABB 07SK55 25 pin male
TxD 3 3 RxD
RxD 2 2 TxD
GND 5 7 GND
25
RTS 7 4 RTS
CTS 8 5 CTS
DSR 6 15
DTR 4 18
Max. 15 m.
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Transfer For everything to function properly, the first time the TC operator terminal
PC -> TC is switched on it needs to be correctly loaded, that is it needs to have trans-
ferred to it:
• Firmware
• Communication driver
• Project
(Given that the transfer of the three files in practice occurs with a single
operation, it will be defined as “Project transfer” for the sake of simplicity).
For this it is essential that the TC be prepared to receive the transfer.
Preparation for The program TCWIN (see Software Manual) must be used for the transfer,
reception but the terminal must be set up to receive. This means carrying out the fol-
lowing steps:
• Check that the TC is off

• Check that there is a serial connection between the PC and the TC
F5
• Switch on the TC with held down and wait a moment till the follow-
ing mask appears on the TC
TC50 Service page
The TC is now ready to receive (refer to Software Manual for transfer pro-
cedure).
Information After the project has been transferred, the TC can make available informa-
relating to tion relating to what has been loaded. The information regards:
driver
• The name of the driver loaded
• The version of the driver loaded
• Network address of the TC
• Last error to have occurred
To acquire this information carry out the following operations:
• Be situated in any page of the project

Shift
• Press twice; you will see
Driver: xxxxxxxxxxxxx Help

o Info Addr. : xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ver. : xxxxxxxxxxxxx Error : xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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The possible error messages are:
• PROT ERROR
Problem-> Errors have been detected in the data exchange between

the TC and the Device.
Solution-> Check the cable; there may be disturbance.
• COM BROK
Problem-> Communication between TC and Device interrupted.

Solution-> Check the serial connection cable.
An error message followed by [*] indicates that the error is not currently
present but was and has since disappeared.
Example: COM BROK*
Adjusting the To improve the quality of the representation on the display it may be neces-
contrast on sary to adjust its contrast. This can be done by rotating the trimmer (C) at
the display the back of the TC (see “Chapter 3 -> Rear face“); turn it (using a small
screwdriver or a trimmer tool) in one direction and, if the display quality
worsens, turn it the other way.
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TC <-> PLC TCs communicate with other devices using serial port communication. In
connection this chapter you will find information on all the cables used to connect with
various devices together with their order codes.
TC50 side PLC side Order code:

D-Sub D-Sub
25 pin male 9 pin male ABB 07SK57
CS31 (KR31 / KT31 / KR91 / KT92 / KT93)
1 SHD Direct Protocol (RS232)
RxD 3 2 TxD
TxD 2 3 RxD (See “Chapter 5 -> Connecting the cable shield“)
CTS 5 4 RTS
RTS 4 5 CTS
GND 7 7 GND
25 8 0V
15
18
Max. 15 m.

D-Sub Minidin
25 pin male 8 pin male ABB 07SK54
AC31 40&50 series
Modbus RTU (RS232)

RxD 3 2 TxD
TxD 2 1 RxD (See “Chapter 5 -> Connecting the cable shield“)
GND 7 7
25 6
RTS 4 3
CTS 5
15 5
8
2
18 7 4
1
6
3
Front
View

D-Sub Terminals
25 pin male ABB 07SK58
Modbus RTU (RS485)
SHD
16 (See “Chapter 5 -> Connecting the cable shield“)
470Ohm
1/4 W
TxRx+ 22 +485
220Ohm
1/4 W
TxRx- 10 -485
470Ohm
1/4 W
GND 7
25
RTS 4
CTS 5
15
18
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Chapter 6 Operation of terminal with keyboard
Contents Page
Changing value of variable field 6-2
Total change 6-2
Partial change 6-2
Examples of varying fields 6-3
Displaying messages 6-5
Information messages 6-5
TC50 info-messages 6-5
Help messages 6-6
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CHAPTER 6
6-2 Operation of terminal with keyboard
The way a key functions changes according to the type of field to be varied.
Changing To be able to carry out a change in any editable variable field, the cursor
value of F2 F3
variable field must first be positioned over the field involved by using or and
F4
then pressing which enables the introduction of the new value.
The edit mode can be quit in two ways: either by saving after completing
F5
the input of a value and pressing or at any given moment without sav-
F1
Esc
ing by pressing or automatically when the “Input timeout” (see Soft-
ware Manual) elapses.
The TC offers the following ways of changing a field:
• Total change
• Partial change
Total change This is the default mode adopted by the TC when enabling a change in a
field: numerical and alphanumeric fields behave differently.
Numerical fields:
The cursor flashes on the rightmost digit of the field. When the first
digit is introduced the rest of the field goes to zero, while the succes-
sive introductions make the digits shift to the left.
Alphanumeric field (ASCII):
The cursor flashes on the leftmost digit of the field. When the new
string is introduced sequentially the cursor moves one character to
the right.
F2 F3
Partial change With the edit mode enabled, pressing or and then inputting a digit
Help Info
or character or pressing or enables the change of only that digit or

character pointed to by the cursor; to change the adjacent digits or charac-
ters the cursor must be positioned manually.
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Examples of The examples below are offered to clarify how this works.
varying fields
Changing the value of a decimal numerical field:
The following example demonstrates the variation (total change) of

field 1 from 9999 to -1234.
Example page Edit mode enabled; the cursor

Field 1 9
9999
flashes on the rightmost (least sig-
nificant) digit of the data.
Help
Example page
Field 1 1
0001 Press to insert the first digit of
the new value; the field assumes
the value 1.
Help
Press to complete the inser-

F2
Example page tion of the new value; press to
Field 1 -1234
4
Help
move onto the sign; press or

Info F5
to attribute the sign and
to confirm the variation.
Changing the value of an alphanumeric (ASCII) numerical field:
The following example illustrates the changing of field 2 from

MOTOR 1 to VALVE 3.5.
Example page Edit mode is enabled; the cursor

Field 2 MOTOR 1
M
flashes on the leftmost character.
Help Info
Example page Press or to scroll the

Field 2 VOTOR 1
V
characters of the font tables
assigned (see Software Manual);
stop on character [V].
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F3
Press to position the cursor on
Help
Example page the next character, then press

Field 2 VATOR
A 1
Info
or to scroll the characters of

the font table assigned (see Soft-
ware Manual); stop on character
[A].
Example page
Repeat the operations till the word
Field 2 VALVE 3.5
5 F5
is completed; press to confirm
the variation.
Changing the value of a dynamic text field:
The following example illustrates the variation of field 3 that can

assume 4 different states to which the following 4 symbolic texts cor-
respond: SETUP, STOP, MANUAL, AUTOMATIC.
Let us assume that SETUP is the starting value and MANUAL the
final one.
Example page Edit mode is enabled, the cursor

Field 3 SETUP
S
flashes on the leftmost character.
Example page Help

Field 3 STOP
S
The first time is pressed the
field assumes the value STOP.
Help
Example page
The next time is pressed the
Field 3 MANUAL
M field assumes the desired value,
F5
that is, MANUAL. Press to
confirm the variation.
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Displaying The TC can display two types of message: Information messages and
messages Help messages (HELP pages). The information messages can only be
displayed if, using TCWIN, the programmer has already prepared the list of
messages assigned to areas of memory in the device.
Which type of message is used is at the discretion of the programmer.
Information Terminal TC50 do not have LEDs, so there is no way of under-

messages standing when an information message is present. You are
advised to define the priority of the messages with regard to the page
using the Exchange area “Chapter 7 -> Command area“ (see also Soft-
ware Manual).
Information messages can be seen only when the event triggering them is
Info
Shift
still present. When you press + you enter display mode, which is
so structured as to allow one page for each message, that page have the fol-
lowing format.
The TC can provide an automatic sequential display of information mes-
sages on command from the device (see “Chapter 7 -> Command area“).
TC50 Format:
info-messages
• Two rows of 20 characters for the text of the message.
Example with two messages.
Pressure exceeds
safety limit
First message
Info
When you press the next message is displayed
Water level lower

than work threshold
Second message
Help
When you press the first message is displayed again:
Pressure exceeds
safety limit
First message
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Help Help messages can be assigned to project pages and to information mes-
messages sages, giving additional information relevant to the operation underway.
Help messages have no particular format and can be freely created by the
programmer using the entire screen.
Help F1
Shift
Esc
When you press + you enter display mode. When you press
you quit display mode for help messages and return to the previous display
mode.
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Chapter 7 Communication (Data exchange area)
Contents Page
Status area for the terminal 7-3
Status area for internal keys 7-5
Command area 7-7
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CHAPTER 7
7-2 Communication (Data exchange area)
By Communication we mean the exchange of information that occurs

between the TC and the device connected to it. Information can be
exchanged using Variables or Exchange Areas (see Software Manual for
more detailed explanation).
The Exchange Areas are divided into:
• Area for Messages:

Information messages
• Status Areas:
Status area for the terminal
Status area for internal keys
• Command Areas
Area for Commands
As the Area for Messages does not depend on TC, but is completely con-
figurable using TCWIN, it will no longer be mentioned in this chapter.
For the detailed meaning of the various areas see Software Man-
ual.
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Status area for This area consists of 4 fixed words (numbered from 0 to 3).
the terminal
NO. OF WORD NAME OF WORD
0 STATUS WORD
1 SEQUENCE IDENTIFIER
2 PAGE IDENTIFIER
3 FIELD IDENTIFIER
Table 7.1: Meaning of bits of Word 0 - Status word

BIT NUMBER
WORD 0
MEANING OF THE BIT TC50
WATCHDOG
0
Always at Status1
EDIT MODE
1
Status 1 when the terminal is in mode for changing fields
MESSAGES PRESENT
2
Status 1 so long as there is a message to display
MESSAGE PENDING
Status 1 so long as there is a message “in” but not yet con- 3
sulted
COMMAND NOT VALID

Status 1 when the last command sent by the device has not 4
been carried out
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- : not present
Table 7.2: Meaning of value contained in the Word 1 - Sequence Identifier

USED
WORD 1
MEANING OF THE VALUE TC50
SEQUENCE IDENTIFIER
Contains a value other than zero if in Project Page context, ●
but contains zero if in any other context
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Table 7.3: Meaning of value contained in the Word 2 - Page Identifier

USED / VALUE CONTAINED
WORD 2
NUMBER OF PAGE BEING DISPLAYED

In Project Page context contains the value of the page
●
being displayed, while contains the identifying value of the
context if in another contact (Word 1 = 0)
INFORMATION MESSAGES 0
SEQUENCE DIRECTORY 1
DRIVER SERVICE PAGES 2
PROJECT INFORMATION 3
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- --
-- : not present
Table 7.4: Meaning of value contained in the Word 3 - Field Identifier

USED
WORD 3
POSITION OF THE CURSOR

Contains a value identifying the field where the cursor is
●
located when in Project Page context, while containing 0 if
in any other context
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Status area for This area consists of a maximum of 1 words (numbered 0).
internal keys
0 KEYS STATUS
The keys enclosed in a box with a bold border put the related bit at 1 when
Shift
pressed with .
The Handshake bit is put at 1 by the TC each time one or more keys are
pressed; the device can put it at 0 in order to find out when the TC is going
to write.
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Table 7.5: Meaning of the Bits of the Status Word for Internal Keys
WORD 0
BIT
Shift TC50
HAND
0
SHAKE
1
F1
Esc
2
F2
3
F3
4
F4
5
F5
Info
6
Help
7
8
F1
Esc
9
F2
10
F3
11
F4
12
F5
Help
13
Info
14
15 --
-- : not used
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Command This area consists of 4 fixed words (numbered from 0 to 3).

area
0 COMMAND
1 PARAMETER 1
2 PARAMETER 2
3 PARAMETER 3
Table 7.6: List of commands available
COMMAND PARAMS.
DESCRIPTION TC50
CODE 1 2 3
01 -- ● ● ● Forces sequence ●
02 -- ● ● -- Forces page ●
03 -- ● -- -- Forces current field ●
Bit-structured protection
04 -- ● -- --
mask
●
05 -- ● -- -- Forces system context ●
Sets autoscroll for mes-

06 -- ● -- --
sages
●
07 -- ● -- -- Sets current language ●
08 -- ● -- -- Priority of messages ●
09 -- ● -- -- Operation of messages ●
Sets autoscroll time for

10 -- ● -- --
information messages
●
-- : not present r : response
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We list below the commands in detail; unless otherwise indicated all the
parameter values are expressed in binary.
COMMAND 01: Forces sequence

Word Value/Meaning
0 1
Sequence identifier
1 Indicates the number of the sequence that must be displayed. If the value is zero the current sequence
is restored; this serves to quit a system page and restore the project page context.
Page identifier
2 Indicates the page number of the sequence that must be displayed. If the value is zero or a value that
is not valid, the first page of the sequence is displayed.
Page control
The parameter has 2 identifiers, one for each byte.
The high byte (more significant) contains the CURRENT FIELD, that is, the field in the page on which
3 the cursor must be positioned. If the value is zero or a value that is not valid, the current field is the first
in the page.
The low byte (less significant) contains the BIT-STRUCTURED PROTECTION MASK to be used to
protect the fields.
COMMAND 02: Forces page

Word Value/Meaning
0 2
Page identifier
1 Indicates the page number of the sequence that must be displayed. If the value is zero or a value that
is not valid, the first page of the sequence is displayed.
Page control
in the page.
protect the fields.
3 Not used
COMMAND 03: Forces current field

Word Value/Meaning
0 3
Page control
in the page.
protect the fields.
2 Not used
3 Not used
COMMAND 04: Forces bit-structured protection mask

Word Value/Meaning
0 4
Bit-structured mask
1 Uses the 8 bits of the low byte (least significant).
logic state “1” activates the protection that stops the field being varied.
2 Not used
3 Not used
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COMMAND 05: Forces system context

Word Value/Meaning
0 5
Context identifier
Indicates which context to set.
Possible contexts are:
0 INFORMATION MESSAGES
1 1 SEQUENCE DIRECTORY
2 DRIVER
3 HELP FOR PROJECT PAGES
4 PROJECT INFORMATION
2 Not used
3 Not used
COMMAND 06: Sets autoscroll for messages

Word Value/Meaning
0 6
Setting autoscroll
1 Logic state “1” or other than zero activates the function.
Logic state “0” deactivates the function.
2 Not used
3 Not used
COMMAND 07: Sets current language

Word Value/Meaning
0 7
Language identifier
1
The number of the new current language depends on the way the project is set.
2 Not used
3 Not used
COMMAND 08: Set the priority for messages

Word Value/Meaning
0 8
Setting priority for messages
1 Logic state “1” or other than zero activates the function.
Logic state “0” deactivates the function.
2 Not used
3 Not used
COMMAND 09: Operation of messages

Word Value/Meaning
0 9
Bit command
Contains activation/deactivation bits of functions as described below:
1
0 OFF/ON INFORMATION MESSAGE AUTOSCROLL
1 OFF/ON PRIORITY TO INFORMATION MESSAGES
2 --
3 --
COMMAND 10: Set time for autoscroll of INFORMATION MESSAGES

Word Value/Meaning
0 10
Time of autoscroll
1
Value in secs. (1-60) indicating time to elapse before display of next INFORMATION MESSAGE page.
2 Not used
3 Not used
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Chapter 8 Resistance to chemical substances
Contents Page
Chemical substances 8-2
Cleaning the TC 8-7
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CHAPTER 8
8-2 Resistance to chemical substances
The TC is built to withstand the effects of the more common chemical sub-
stances encountered in industrial and non-industrial environments. Each
element of the TC that could be exposed to these substances (epoxy coat-
ing, keyboard membrane, screen surface, touch screen and gaskets), is
tested to determine its degree of resistence.
The type of test is not the same for each component but changes according
to the testing authority. Below is an example of a test (carried out by Alca-
tel Bell).
The test procedure was as follows:
A 2 cm ball of cotton wool was immersed in the test substance and then
placed on the keyboard. Two cotton wool balls with different substances
were placed separately on each keyboard; this was then put in a Petri dish
and kept at a temperature of 25°C for an hour; after this, the keyboard was
washed in water and dried.
The keyboard was observed and the results classified as follows:

• A - No visible deterioration
• B - Very slight deterioration
• C - Some deterioration
• D - Gross damage visible
The substances not appearing in the table were not tested, so there
is no information regarding their effect.
Chemical The table shown below lists all the substances used for the test with their
substances various results.
The table must nevertheless be considered an approximate guide

regard chemical substances: no tests have been carried out on a
completely assembled terminal.
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Table 8.1: Chemical resistance data sheet (Part 1 of 5)

Parts of the TC
Transpar-
Substance Epoxy Matt Resistance
ent key- Touch Protective-
powder keyboard Gaskets
board screen 2 glass
coating 3 surface 2
surface 1
1,1,1-Trichlorethylene NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺

Acetaldehyde NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Acetic acid 20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
<50% -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Acetone NS O >24h -- >24h >8h F "
Acetyl NS -- -- -- -- -- E "
Acid solutions
LC -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
HC -- -- -- -- -- F "
Ajax NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Aliphatic hydrocarbons NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Alkaline solutions
LC -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
HC -- -- -- -- -- F "
NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
<2% -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Ammonia 5% -- -- -- -- >24h -- ☺
10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
35% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Ariel NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Benzene NS S -- A >24h -- -- "
Benzylalcohol NS -- O -- O -- -- #
Bichromate NS -- -- -- >24h -- -- ☺
Blown castor oil NS -- -- -- >24h -- -- ☺
Carbon dioxide NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Castor oil NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
<2% -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Caustic soda 10% -- -- -- -- >24h -- ☺
50% -- -- B -- -- -- "
Caustic solution CO -- O -- O -- -- #
Chloric acid NS -- -- A -- -- -- ☺
Chlorine NS -- -- -- -- -- G #
Legend:
A - No visible degradation, B - Very slight degradation, C - Slight degradation, D - Damage visible or gross, E - Unlimited use, F - Limitated use, G - Use
inadvisable, S - The surface melts, X - The surface blisters, O - The surface is destroyed, CO - Concentrated, HC - High concentration, LC - Low concentra-
tion, SA - Saturated, NS - Not specified, h - Hour(s), M - Month(s), Y- Year(s), ☺ - All the elements tested resist all the substances, " - At least one of the
elements tested may be damaged by the substances in question, # - All the elements tested may be damaged by the substances in question
Notes:
1 - According to Alcatel Bell tests, 2 - According to DIN42115 Parts 2, 3 standards - According to raw material producers, 4 - Tested at 50°C
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Parts of the TC
Transpar-
coating 3 surface 2
surface 1
Chromic acid
10% 6M -- -- -- -- -- "
20% 6M -- -- -- -- -- "
Citric acid 5% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Coca Cola NS -- -- A -- -- -- ☺
Cooking salt solution NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Copper sulphate 10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Crude oil NS 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Cutting oil NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Cyclohexanol NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Detergent NS -- -- A -- -- -- ☺
Diesel fuel NS -- >24h A >24h -- -- ☺
Diethyle ether NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Dioxan NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Domestos NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Downey NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Edible oil NS 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Ethanol
NS -- -- A >24h >24h E ☺
96% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Ethanol denat. NS 1M -- -- -- -- -- "
Ethylacetate NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Ethylene glycol NS O -- A -- -- -- "
Fantastic NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
NS -- -- A -- -- -- ☺
Formaldehyde
35Vol. 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
37% -- >24h -- -- -- -- ☺
42% -- >24h -- -- -- -- ☺
5% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Formic acid 10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
<50% -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Formula 409 NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Gasoline/petrol NS 3Y -- A >24h >24h F "
Glacial acetic acid NS -- -- -- <1h -- -- "
Glycerine NS -- >24h -- >24h -- E ☺
Legend:
Notes:
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8-5

Parts of the TC
Transpar-
coating 3 surface 2
surface 1
Glycol NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Grape juice NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Gumption NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
High pressure steam (at >100°C) NS -- O -- O -- G #
Hydraulic fluids NS -- -- -- -- -- F "
<10% -- >24h -- >24h -- G "
Hydrochloric acid 10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
<25% -- -- -- >24h -- -- ☺
Hydrogen peroxide 30% -- -- A -- -- -- ☺
40Vol 6M -- -- -- -- -- "
Isopropanol NS S >24h A >24h -- -- "
Jet Dry NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Lactic acid 5% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Lemon juice NS -- B4 -- B4 -- -- "
Lenor NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Linseed oil NS 3Y >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Liquid allum NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Methane NS -- -- -- -- -- F "
Methanol NS -- >24h A >24h -- F "
Methyl ethyl ketone NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Methylene Chloride NS 1M O -- O -- G #
Milk NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Mineral acids CO -- O -- O -- -- #
Mineral oil 0-180 NS -- -- A -- -- E ☺
Mustard NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
n-Butanol NS S -- -- -- -- -- "
Nitrate of ammonia SA 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
<10% -- >24h D >24h -- G "
Nitric acid
10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
50% 1M -- -- -- -- -- "
Nitrocellulose solvents NS -- -- -- -- -- G #
Legend:
Notes:
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Parts of the TC
Transpar-
coating 3 surface 2
surface 1
Oil NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Oleic acid NS 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Paraffin oil NS 3Y >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Perchloroethylene NS -- -- -- >24h -- G "
Persil NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Phosphoric acid
20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
50% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
<30% -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Photographic chemicals NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Potassium carbonate NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Potassium ferrocyanide NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Potassium hydroxide
10% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Sea water NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Sebacic acid SA 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Silicon oil
NS -- -- -- >24h -- E ☺
NS -- -- -- -- -- E ☺
Skydrol NS 6M -- -- -- -- -- "
Sodium carbonate SA -- >24h -- -- -- ☺
Sodium chloride 3% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Sodium hydroxide 20% 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
NS -- >24h -- -- -- -- ☺
Sodium hypochloride 10% 6M >24h -- -- -- -- "
<20% -- -- -- >24h -- -- ☺
Softner NS -- >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
10% 3Y -- -- >24h >24h -- ☺
Sulphuric acid
28% 3Y -- A -- -- -- ☺
50% 6M -- -- -- -- -- "
CO -- -- -- -- -- G #
Tartaric acid SA 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Teepol NS 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
Toluene NS 3Y >24h A >24h -- G "
Legend:
Notes:
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8-7

Parts of the TC
Transpar-
coating 3 surface 2
surface 1
Tomato juice NS -- B4 -- B4 -- -- "

Tomato sauce NS -- B4 -- B4 -- -- "
Top Job NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Trichloroethylene NS S -- -- >24h -- G "
Turpentine oil NS -- >24h -- -- -- F "
Turpentine substitute
NS 3Y -- -- -- -- -- ☺
NS -- -- -- >24h -- -- ☺
Vaselline NS -- -- -- -- -- F "
Vim NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Vinegar NS -- -- D -- -- -- #
Vortex NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Washing powders NS -- >24h -- >24h -- E ☺
Water NS -- >24h -- -- -- E ☺
White spirit NS 3Y -- A -- -- -- ☺
Windex NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Wisk NS -- >24h4 -- >24h4 -- -- ☺
Xilene NS 1Y >24h -- >24h -- -- ☺
Legend:
Notes:
Cleaning the For cleaning the TC we recommend Denaturalised Ethyl Alcohol. Should
TC this be insufficient for removing the impurity making it necessary to use
other products, consult the tables above.
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Technical documentation Advant Controller 31

1SBC 0054 99 R1001

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Foreword The manual ................................................................... F-1

Introduction What is a Video Terminal .............................................. I-1

General information on Contents........................................................................ 1-1

Power Supply Contents........................................................................ 2-1

Video terminal TC50 Contents........................................................................ 3-1

Mounting the terminal Contents........................................................................ 4-1

Communication ports Contents........................................................................ 5-1

Operation of terminal Contents........................................................................ 6-1

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Information messages................................................... 6-5

Communication (Data Contents........................................................................ 7-1

Resistance to chemical Contents........................................................................ 8-1

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PLC Programmable logic control or other intelligent device

Device Intelligent device or PLC equipped with a serial connec-

[] The contents of the bracket appears on the screen.

Indicates an important point that requires attention.

There is a danger that the equipment will be damaged.

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TC is connected to the device by means of a serial connection.

For detailed information on TC see the relevant chapters below.

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Chapter 1 General information on electromagnetic

Earthing of shielding and electronic circuits 1-2

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Electronic devices are being increasingly used in automated systems. pro-

Laying cables Remember to lay measurement, monitoring and communication cables so

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ated by connection cables or by electronic transmission, it is much more

If possible, disturbance should be suppressed at source.

Circuit Advantages Disadvantages

The residual overvoltage can be limited

No arc (low energy) on switching con-

Table 1.2: Disturbance suppression circuit DIODE

Circuit Advantages Disadvantages

Very compact. High switch-off delay time.

D No residual voltage (total damping of For direct current (DC) applications

S Easy to size. Polarity must be respected.

Switch-off delay can lead to the forma-

Sensitive to disturbance voltage pulses

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Chapter 2 Power Supply

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Use a 24VDC (18..32Vdc) power supply unit to power the TC.

Connector Pin Meaning

1 Input power +24Vdc

Check all connections before switching on.

Correct earthing is essential.

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The above configurations will seriously damage certain compo-

Beware of appliances with the POSITIVE connected to PE.

It is vital that the earth of the devices connected to the serial

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Chapter 3 Video terminal TC50

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Code of terminal Characteristics of the terminal

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