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2800 & 2900 Series
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The 2800 and 2900 Operator Interface Terminals (OIT) share a common software package, a common panel
cutout and have a near identical list of communication drivers. This manual provides important information
necessary for connecting either unit to a particular brand or model of Programmable Controller.
The PLC-5 DF1 interface uses RS-232 signal levels and is intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a
single peripheral device may be connected to the DF1 port.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
Interface type: RS-232 or RS-485
A single Dialogue File address is assigned and must be an Integer type file.
Element 0 is the Command Word.
Element 1 is Screen Trigger one.
Element 2 is Screen Trigger two.
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
PLC-5 processor configuration
Use Allen-Bradley programming software to configure the PLC-5 processor as shown below.
The baud rate may be 9600bps as long as it matches the OIT setting.
System Mode (DF1 Point to Point) Channel 0 Configuration
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the PLC-5 DF1 port. This cable
is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
The SLC500 DF1 interface uses RS-232 signal levels and is intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a
single peripheral device may be connected to the DF1 port.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
Interface type: RS-232 or RS-485
A single Dialogue File address is assigned and must be an Integer type file.
Element 0 is the Command Word.
Element 1 is Screen Trigger one.
Element 2 is Screen Trigger two.
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
SLC500 processor configuration
Use Allen-Bradley programming software to configure the SLC500 processor as shown below.
The baud rate may be 9600bps as long as it matches the OIT setting.
Control Line:NO HANDSHAKINGEmbedded Response:ENABLED
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the SLC500 DF1 port. This cable
is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
The SLC500 DH-485 interface uses RS-485 signal levels. The OIT can communicate on the DH485 network along
with other Quartech products, programmers, and any other devices that strictly follows the DH485 protocol. The OIT
must be assigned to a host PLC which is the PLC that its Dialogue File is located in. The OIT can also display data
from other PLCs within the network.
ScreenMaker 2000 port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
PLC Node: 0-31, OIT Node: 0-31, OIT Max poll address
A single Dialogue File address is assigned and must be an Integer type file.
Element 0 is the Command Word.
Element 1 is Screen Trigger one.
Element 2 is Screen Trigger two.
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity
When connecting multiple devices on the network an Allen-Bradley 1747-AIC Isolated Link Coupler should be used
between the SLC500 processor and the physical network. The OIT is connected to the network through the Quartech
9108 Network Link Adapter.
Model 9108
Network Link Adapter
When connecting a single OIT to a SLC500 processor a direct connection through the eight pin phone jack on the front
of the processor may be preferable. The schematic on the next page shows the cable connections required between
the OIT and the SLC500 DH485 port. This cable is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables
up to one hundred feet in length may be ordered.
The DH485 Data Link network uses a multiple master, token passing protocol. For this protocol, the devices on the
network form a logical ring; that is, the devices assume an ordered sequence, with the last device in the sequence
followed by the first. Each device knows the node address of the device following it (its successor). The physical
ordering of the devices on the network is irrelevant and independent of the logical ordering.
Each device on the network has the responsibility of periodically granting an opportunity for new devices to enter the
network. Any time there exists a gap between a given device address and its successor's address, that device must
periodically issue a "solicit successor" message to each potential node address between itself and its successor. The
solicit successor message allows an opportunity for a new device to enter the network.
A total of 32 devices may share the DH485 Data Link network. When only a few devices are sharing the network the
soliciting time can become considerable. To reduce unnecessary soliciting, a maximum poll address may be assigned
in the OIT and most other devices designed for use on the network. The OIT, and other devices utilizing this feature,
will send a "solicit successor" message only to those device addresses that are in the gap between itself and its
successor, and have an address less than or equal to its maximum poll address. Use of the maximum poll address
can relieve the device with the highest node address from the burden of soliciting a large number of unused node
addresses.
Choosing Device Node Addresses
It is imperative that each device on the network is assigned a unique node address. For best performance start node
addresses at zero and increase sequentially, with no gaps between successive addresses. It is not important which
device is assigned which address. The device with the highest address on the network should have its maximum poll
address set equal to its own address.
For example: A DH485 network might include one SLC500, one programmer, and one OIT.
The network described on the previous page was set up for best performance. Sometimes it is desirable to leave gaps
between devices addresses so that other devices can be easily added after the data link has been initialized. This is
acceptable, however, it will result in a reduction of performance since some device will have to issue a solicit
successor message to each unused address in the gap. If a gap is left it should be as small as possible to reduce the
link initialization time. A gap of even one address will reduce network performance.
Transmission Lines
The DH485 Data Link network is designed to be wired in a point-to-point fashion. All devices are wired in-line, one after
another, forming a single trunk line. Drop lines off the main trunk line are not recommended and may degrade or
prevent network operation. As the trunk line length increases two factors become increasingly important. These factors
are line resistance and line capacitance. In most applications the use of line terminating resistors will improve or allow
satisfactory performance. Two terminating resistors are required for a network regardless of the number of devices
in the network. One terminating resister is connected at each end of the network. The OIT includes a terminating
resistor that is switched into to the circuit by closing a DIP switch accessible through the cover. Refer to the Hardware
Manual for the particular OIT to identify which DIP switch is assigned. If the OIT is at either end of the network the
switch should be closed. Devices which are not at either physical end of the network must not have termination resistor
switched into the circuit.
Allen-Bradley PLC-2
The PLC-2 interface is intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a single peripheral device may be
connected to the PLC-2 port. However, Quartech does manufacture a port expander (Model 8516) that will allow up
to four devices to talk to a single PLC-2 processor.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, Even parity
A single Dialogue File address is assigned. This is the address of the
Command Word. The two contiguous word addresses following are also
required. The last digit of the address can not be a six of seven.
> Specified Word Address is the Command Word.
> Specified Word Address plus one is Screen Trigger one.
> Specified Word Address plus two is Screen Trigger two.
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the PLC-2 port. This cable is
available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
The N Series PLC interface uses RS-485 signal levels and is intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a
single peripheral device may be connected to the PLC port.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Command Word Address: Internal Bits (M Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (D Type), two contiguous words
Communication format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity, 19200bps.
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the N Series PLC port. This cable
is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to two hundred feet in length may be ordered.
The Series Ninety PLC interface uses RS-485 signal levels. Although a single master, multiple slave network is
possible the OIT does not support it.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
Command Word Address: Internal Relay (%M Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (%R Type), two contiguous words
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the SNP port. This cable is
available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to two hundred feet in length may be ordered.
The Micro 3 Series PLC interface varies based on the model. Also both point to point communications and network
communications are available.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:PLC Type: Micro 3 RS-485, Micro 3C RS-232, Data Link RS-485
Host PLC node address: 0 through 1F hexadecimal
Command Word Address: Internal Relay (M Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (D Type), two contiguous words
Communication format: 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity, 9600 bps.
The following schematics show cable connections required between the OIT and the various Micro 3 ports. Both
cables are available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. 2154 cables up to two hundred feet in length may
be ordered. 2155 cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
The Idec Micro 3 series PLCs can be connected in a single master multiple slave network using the Data Link
interface. In this configuration multiple Micro 3 PLCs can be connected to a single OIT. One PLC must be assigned
as the host, meaning the Command Word and Screen Triggers are located in it. The OIT will be capable of reading
and writing data to the other PLCs on the network.
The OIT is connected to the network through the Quartech 9108 Network Link Adapter.
Model 9108
Network Link Adapter
Data Link TerminalsQuartech 9108
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Transmission Lines
The Data Link network is designed to be wired in a point-to-point fashion. All devices are wired in-line, one after
another, forming a single trunk line. Drop lines off the main trunk line are not recommended and may degrade or
prevent network operation. As the trunk line length increases two factors become increasingly important. These factors
are line resistance and line capacitance. In most applications the use of line terminating resistors will improve or allow
satisfactory performance. Two terminating resistors are required for a network regardless of the number of devices
in the network. One terminating resister is connected at each end of the network. The OIT includes a terminating
resistor that is switched into to the circuit by closing a DIP switch accessible through the cover. Refer to the Hardware
Manual for the particular OIT to identify which DIP switch is assigned. If the OIT is at either end of the network the
switch should be closed. Devices which are not at either physical end of the network must not have termination
resistors switched into the circuit.
Micro 3C Note:Set the protocol selector switch to position 2 (Loader Port). The front port and Data Link port can
then be used simultaneously.
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The FX Series interface uses signal levels is intended point to point communications, i.e., only
a single peripheral device may be connected to the FX port.
Command Word Address: Internal Coil (M Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (D Type), two contiguous words
7 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity, 9600bps.
The following shows the connections required the OIT the FX port. This is
The Modbus PLC interface uses RS-232 signal levels and is intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a
single peripheral device may be connected to the MODBUS port.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
PLC Address: 1 through 247
Interface type: RS-232 or RS-485
Command Word Address: Output Coil (0xxxx), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Output Register (4xxxx), two contiguous words
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity, RTU protocol.
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and various MODBUS ports. These
cables are available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
CQM1 manufactured prior July, 1995 at2400bps useone bit. These have
lot number or earlier. To allow the 2800 or 2900 to communicate with these processors set the node address
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Toshiba EX100
The Toshiba EX100 is a non standard interface intended for point to point communications, i.e., only a single
peripheral device may be connected to the port. This driver is compatible with Toshiba models EX100, EX250, EX500,
M20, and M40. It is also compatible with the Cutler-Hammer D500 processor.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Command Word Address: Internal Relays (RW Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (D Type), two contiguous words
Interface type: Custom, 4800 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity.
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the Toshiba programming port.
This cable is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to twenty five feet in length may be
ordered.
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ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Interface type: RS-232 or RS-485
Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd or no parity
Screen Trigger Address: Data Register (D Type), two contiguous words
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The MP930 interface uses RS-232 signal levels and is intended for point to point communication, i.e., only a single
peripheral device may be connected to the MP930 port. The OIT will be capable of reading and writing data to all MW
and Ml address locations. The 2800 and 2900 communicate using the T-Series Computer Link ASCII protocol.
ScreenMaker 2000 Port setup:Node address: 1 through 247
Baud rate: 9600 bps or 19200 bps
Command Word Address: (MW Type), one word
Screen Trigger Address: (MW Type), two contiguous words
Byte format: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity
The following schematic shows the cable connections required between the OIT and the MP930 port 2 . This cable
is available from Quartech in a standard length of ten feet. Cables up to fifty feet in length may be ordered.
The OIT can directly address locations MW00000 through MW32767, and ML00000 through ML32767. Address type
MB is accessed using the Bit Status Field or Bit Status function key designation.
Up to four OITs can be connected to a single MP930 port using the Quartech Model 8517 Multiplexer.
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