Category: CTI

SPECIFICATIONS

Ports:

Ethernet, 100Mbit, RJ45

RS232C: DB9 male

Profibus: 12Mbit, DB9 female

Remote I/O: DB9 male

SD Flash card: up to 32G bytes (with Firmware

V6.18 and higher)

Expansion port: future use

User Memory:

2500-C100: 128K

2500-C200: 256K

2500-C300: 512K

2500-C400: 3072K

Loops / Alarms:

2500-C100: 16 / 32

2500-C200: 64/ 128

2500-C300: 512 / 512

2500-C400: 512 / 512

Status Display:  3-Digit LED display for system

status, error reporting and IP address

Backplane Power:  7 Watts (maximum)

Operating Temperature:  0o to 60oC

Storage Temperature:  -40o to 85oC

Relative Humidity:  5% to 95%

Agency Approvals:  CE, UL UL-C,

Class 1 Div 2

Shipping Weight:  1.5 lb. (0.68 Kg)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This product includes a lithium battery for backing up the user program,

retentive variables, and system diagnostics.  For safety in transportation,

the battery is installed but disabled.  Prior to putting this product into service, you MUST

move dipswitch SW1 to the CLOSED position to enable the battery.

DESCRIPTION

The 2500 Series® Controllers bring exciting new features and a new level of process

performance to Simatic® 505® Control Systems.

The C100 and C200 models easily handle medium to large discrete control applications,

as well as basic process applications. The C300 and C400 models are equipped to handle large

process applications with many PID loops and alarms and special mathematical functions.

The 2500 Series® Controllers are designed to seamlessly replace all Simatic® 545 and 555

controllers while providing much higher performance at lower cost. The controllers are

supported by a complete range of digital, analog, and specialized I/O modules, power

supplies, and I/O bases, all available from CTI.

FEATURES

• Replaces all Simatic® 545 and 555 models

• Built-in Ethernet and USB ports for programming

• Built-in SD Flash card for firmware update from flash

• Built-in Profibus and RS485 Remote I/O on C200. C300. and C400 models

• Up to 3Mbytes memory, 8192 I/O points, 512 PID loops & 512 alarms, depending on model

• Programmable using Workshop

• Integrity® Real Time Operating System for high-reliability and security

Features

• Connects to CTI and legacy Siemens® /TI CPUs over Ethernet

• Several models with differing I/O capabilities allow you to customize the solution to your needs

• Serial RS232/485 and 900MHz radio options for additional communications flexibility

(900MHz wireless subject to import limitation, depending on country)

• Extensive intelligent features for processing attached I/O signals:

 Totalization, filtering, forcing, inversion, runtime, and counting on digital inputs

 Frequency out (with PWM) and synchronization on digital outputs

 Filtering, averaging, scaling and totalization on analog inputs

 Data logging and trending

• All module configuration done using a simple web browser interface

• Wide –40°C to +70°C operating temperature range

The 2500S family of Slice I/O modules expands the capability of 2500 Series® Systems

to include small drops of I/O connected over Ethernet.

Slice I/O modules communicate to 2500 Series® Processors using CAMP protocol

and read/write directly to the PLC memory or I/O image table. This allows transparent

integration into the 2500 Series® system without the requirement for any complicated

configuration step.  Ethernet connection to the CPU can be accomplished using the

on-board port on 2500-Cxxx Processors, using a 2572 / 2572-A Ethernet module,

or using the 2500P-ECC1 Ethernet Communications Coprocessor. 

Note that when using 2572 or 2572-A modules, Slice I/O can be connected even to

legacy Siemens® and Texas Instruments PLCs.

Several models of Slice I/O are available with different mixes of I/O and with additional

communications options including RS232/485 and 900MHz radio.

Slice I/O modules feature Universal Analog Inputs which allow connection of 0-5V, 

0-20mA, thermocouple, and RTD sensors.

All Slice I/O modules can also be configured to communicate over Ethernet using Modbus-TCP.

The 2500 Series® Slice I/O System is designed for use in a broad range of applications,

including those that require discrete and analog control. It is compatible the the 2500

Series® System, and offers modularity down to a single module, without the need for an

I/O base and RBC.  Slice I/O 23-xxxx modules operate from 24VDC power,

while 26/27-xxxx models operate on 12VDC power (design for solar cell applications).

All Slice I/O modules communicate with a remote 2500 Series® CPU using Ethernet to

read/write directly to the PLC memory or I/O image table.

This allows transparent integration into the 2500 Series® system without the requirement

for any complicated configuration step.  Ethernet connection to the CPU can be accomplished

using the on-board port on 2500-Cxxx Processors, or using a 2572 / 2572-A Ethernet module.

Note that when using 2572 or 2572-A modules, Slice I/O can be connected even to legacy

Siemens® and Texas Instruments PLCs.

Several models of Slice I/O are available with different mixes of I/O and with additional

communications options including RS232/485 and 900MHz radio.

• Compatible with the 2500 Series® System

• Single-module modularity without the need for an I/O base and RBC

• Can be connected to legacy Siemens/TI PLCs with CTI communications card

• Variety of options for communications, including RS232/485 and 900MHz radio

This allows transparent integration into the 2500 Series® system without the requirement

for any complicated configuration step.  Ethernet connection to the CPU can be accomplished

using the on-board port on 2500-Cxxx Processors, or using a 2572 / 2572-A Ethernet module.

Note that when using 2572 or 2572-A modules, Slice I/O can be connected even to legacy

Siemens® and Texas Instruments PLCs.

Several models of Slice I/O are available with different mixes of I/O and with additional

communications options including RS232/485 and 900MHz radio.

Slice I/O modules feature Universal Analog Inputs which allow connection of 0-5V, 0-20mA,

thermocouple, and RTD sensors.  All Slice I/O modules can also be configured to

communicate over Ethernet using Modbus-TCP.

Hardware Specifications

Ethernet Ports:

Number of Ports: 1

Connectors:  RJ-45 (Auto-MDIX)

Speed: 10Mb or 100Mb (auto-negotiated)

Duplex: Half or Full (auto-negotiated)

Status LEDs:

Ethernet communications activity

I/O channel status

Serial Port: (on some models)

Connector: RJ45

Electrical Interface: RS-232. RS-485

Baud Rates: 1200b -115Kb

I/O Specifications:

Digital Inputs (DI):

Input type:  low voltage DC or contact closure

Input Voltage:  0 to 30 VDC

Maximum rate on counting:  10KHz

Digital Outputs (DO):

Output type:  relay contact

Output voltage:  0 to 30 VDC, 0-120 VAC

Output current:  3A maximum

Digital Combo (DIO):

Input type:  low voltage DC or contact closure

Input Voltage:  0—30 VDC

Output type:  FET output

Output voltage:  0 to 30 VDC

Output current:  1A maximum

Output protection:  1A thermal circuit breaker

Powerful & Cost-Effective Ethernet I/O

The 2500S family of Slice I/O modules expands the capability of 2500 Series® Systems

to include small modules of I/O connected over Ethernet. It offersmodularity down to a

few I/O points without the need for an I/O base and RBC.

The CTI 2500 Series®  Slice Ethernet I/O System offers:

• Connection to CTI and legacy Siemens®/TI CPUs over Ethernet using CAMP

• Connection to DCS or other automation controllers using Modbus-TCP

• Several models with differing I/O capabilities to customize the solution to your needs

• Serial RS232/485 and 900MHz radio options for additional communications flexibility (900MHz

wireless subject to import limitation, depending on country)

• Extensive intelligent features for processing attached I/O signals:

 Totalization, filtering, forcing, inversion, runtime, and counting on digital inputs

 Frequency out (with PWM) and synchronization on digital outputs

 Filtering, averaging, scaling and totalization on analog inputs

 Data logging and trending

• All module configuration done using a simple web browser interface

• Wide –40°C to +70°C operating temperature range

OVERVIEW

The 2500 Series® Slice I/O System is designed for use in a broad range of applications. 

It is compatible with the 2500 Series® Programmable Automation Control System and

offers users the ability to place I/O points in multiple remote locations without the need

for I/O bases and RBCs.

Slice I/O modules communicate to 2500 Series® Processors using CAMP protocol and

read/write directly to the PLC memory or I/O image table.This allowstransparent integration

into the 2500 Series® system without the requirement for any complicated configuration

step. Ethernet connection to the CPU can be accomplished using the on-board port on

2500-Cxxx Processors, using a 2572 / 2572-A/B Ethernet module, or using the 2500P-ECC1

Ethernet Communications Coprocessor.  Note that when using 2572 or 2572-A/B modules,

Slice I/O can be connected even to legacy Siemens® and Texas Instruments PLCs.

Several models of Slice I/O are available with different mixes of I/O and with additional 

communications options including RS232/485 and 900MHz radio. Slice I/O modules feature

Universal Analog Inputs which allow connection of 0-5V, 0-20mA, thermocouple, and RTD

sensors.

All Slice I/O modules can also be configured to communicate over Ethernet using Modbus-TCP

to allow connection to DCS and other automation controllers.

Smart ModernizationTM

Whether you are an existing user of the 505 Series® or looking for your next control system,

CTI’s Smart Modernization approach ensures the CTI control system you are investing in will be

around for many years to come. Smart Modernization encapsulates our philosophical approach to

making control system advancements while ensuring seamless transitions for our customers

through the continuous evolutionary improvement of our products.

With many 505 Series® products still in use today—some in use for more than 30 years—

the 2500 Series® allows these customers to modernize existing controls without expensive

re-wiring, reprogramming, retraining, or product line shutdowns.Upgrading a control system

with modern-day replacements of old components and/or enhancing performance with new

advanced function modules — all of which are backward compatible — mitigates risk during

migration and allows reuse of existing application programs and hardware — reducing cost

and downtime. That’s what we call Smart ModernizationTM.