Manuale HW EN VT500-600

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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................6
2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ...............7
2.1 Disturbance suppression circuit with RC ...................................................................................8
2.2 Disturbance suppression circuit with Diode ..............................................................................9
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR VT500
3 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT AND REAR VT ............................................................11
3.1 Front and rear VT510 ...................................................................................................................11
3.2 Front VT520T ................................................................................................................................13
3.3 Front VT520G................................................................................................................................14
3.4 Front VT550 ..................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Rear VT520T / VT520G / VT550 ...................................................................................................16
4 DIMENSION AND PANEL CUT-OUTS ...................................................................17
5 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................18
5.1 VT battery......................................................................................................................................20
6 VT COMMUNICATION PORTS ...............................................................................22
7 PC⇔VT COM0 9 PIN F. CONNECTION CABLES..................................................24
8 SERVICE PAGE ......................................................................................................25
8.1 Selecting the active project ........................................................................................................26
8.2 Selecting the printer ....................................................................................................................26
8.3 Inputting the network parameters..............................................................................................27
9 STATUS PAGE........................................................................................................28
10 ERROR MESSAGES.............................................................................................30
11 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT.................................................31
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12 VT MEMORIES...................................................................................................... 32
13 ESA-BUS NETWORK ........................................................................................... 34
13.1 ESA-BUS board ......................................................................................................................... 35
13.2 Defining the master VT parameters ........................................................................................ 35
13.3 Master VT error signals ............................................................................................................ 36
13.4 Connection cable for ESA-BUS1 network .............................................................................. 37
14 FIELD NETWORK ................................................................................................. 38
14.1 Profibus/DP................................................................................................................................ 38
14.1.1 VT5PROFI/DP card............................................................................................................. 38
14.1.2 How the VT works in the net............................................................................................. 38
14.1.3 Configuration SW .............................................................................................................. 38
15 ASCON THERMOREGULATORS (DRIVER ON COM0)...................................... 40
16 LOADING THE DRIVER IN A VT .......................................................................... 41
16.1 General programming operations ........................................................................................... 41
16.2 Operations on PC for FW/driver COM1 transfer .................................................................... 42
16.3 Operations on PC for driver COM0 transfer ........................................................................... 43
17 LOADING THE PROJECT IN THE VT .................................................................. 44
17.2 Operations on PC for loading the project............................................................................... 45
18 AREA DATA EXCHANGE .................................................................................... 46
18.1 ASCII value of last key pressed ............................................................................................... 48
18.2 Number alarm Word .................................................................................................................. 49
18.3 Key Decoding ............................................................................................................................ 51
18.4 Exchange bits for leds .............................................................................................................. 52
18.5 Status bits .................................................................................................................................. 54
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18.6 Exchange bits for inputs ...........................................................................................................55
18.7 Exchange bits for data memory ...............................................................................................56
18.8 Exchange data for Recipe Codes .............................................................................................57
18.9 Exchange data bits for recipes.................................................................................................57
18.10 Exchange bits for printer ........................................................................................................58
19 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................59
20 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT AND REAR ...............................................................62
20.1 Front VT600L e VT600 ...............................................................................................................62
20.2 Front VT601L e VT601 ...............................................................................................................63
20.3 Rear VT600L e VT600.................................................................................................................64
20.4 Rear VT601L e VT601.................................................................................................................65
21 DIMENSION AND PANEL CUT-OUTS .................................................................66
22 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................67
22.1 VT battery....................................................................................................................................69
23 VT COMMUNICATION PORTS .............................................................................71
23.1 VT - PLC communication board ...............................................................................................73
23.2 Changing / installing a communication board........................................................................73
24 PC⇔VT AND VT⇔PG CONNECTION CABLES ..................................................75
25 SERVICE PAGE ....................................................................................................76
25.1 Selecting the active project ......................................................................................................77
25.2 Selecting the printer ..................................................................................................................77
25.3 Inputting the network parameters............................................................................................78
26 STATUS PAGE......................................................................................................79
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27 ERROR MESSAGES............................................................................................. 81
28 CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................. 82
29 VT MEMORIES...................................................................................................... 83
30 ESA-BUS NETWORK ........................................................................................... 85
30.1 Defining the master VT parameters ........................................................................................ 86
30.2 Master VT error signals ............................................................................................................ 86
31 LOADING THE FIRMWARE IN A VT.................................................................... 89
31.2 Firmware transfer...................................................................................................................... 90
32 LOADING THE BOARD DRIVER INTO THE VT .................................................. 91
32.2 Transfering the board driver .................................................................................................... 92
33 LOADING THE PROJECT IN THE VT .................................................................. 93
33.2 Loading the project ................................................................................................................... 94
34 AREA DATA EXCHANGE .................................................................................... 95
34.1 ASCII value of last key pressed ............................................................................................... 97
34.2 Number alarm Word .................................................................................................................. 98
34.3 Key decoding........................................................................................................................... 100
34.4 Exchange bits for leds ............................................................................................................ 101
34.5 Status bits ................................................................................................................................ 103
34.6 Exchange bits for inputs ........................................................................................................ 104
34.7 Exchange bits for inputs leds ................................................................................................ 106
34.8 Data exchange bits for the data memory.............................................................................. 109
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34.9 Exchange data for Recipe Codes ...........................................................................................111
34.10 Exchange data bits for recipes.............................................................................................112
34.11 Exchange bits for printer ......................................................................................................112
35 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 113
36 CUSTOMER SERVICE........................................................................................115
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1 introduction
1 Introduction
The VT is used to display and input data, to show status messages (for instance,
dynamic texts) or alarm messages in machines or plant controlled by a PLC.
The VT is a versatile and economic solution because it communicates directly with
the PLC using the programming connector without requiring any additional hardware.
The VT is programmed using programming software that enables the data to be
transferred to the unit's memory.
With the characters offered innumerable applications are possible: the generous
display area allows the operator to keep a check simultaneously on a large quantity of
data (the upper limit varies according to the model). In addition it can deal with up to
1024 alarm or machine status messages.
The VT can store up to a maximum alarms (the upper limit varies according to the
model, in a buffered RAM), together with the date and time they occurred or passed
so they can be subsequently printed out when required, enabling a statistical
diagnosis of the faults concerned.
Mod. VT Data for page Alarms in a buffer

VT510 8 512
VT520T 16 512
VT520G 32 512
VT550 48 512
VT600 128 1024
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2 General information on electromagnetic compatibility

Electronic devices are being increasingly used in automated systems. programmable
controllers (like the PLC) belong to this category, as do Man-machine-interface
systems (eg the Video Terminal), control systems (eg diagnostic panels), interface
elements (eg interface boards) and activators (like inverters). Together with this type
of electronic apparatus, you find installed classical electro-mechanical devices like
counters, electro-valves, motors etc.
Electrical disturbances caused by the operation of these devices can compromise 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 necessary 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
parallel to communication cables can cause coupling voltages that are strong enough
to disturb or destroy electronic components.
Shielding of cables. It is essential to use suitably shielded cables for communication
signal connections (total shielding is recommended). The shielding must be connected
to the zero potential.
Earthing of shielding and electronic circuits. With many devices the "0V" is
connected to the earth. The signal ground must be earthed but it is best to separate
the ground of the shields and circuits from that of the power circuits. Note that the
earth can only perform its function if the "Resistance of the earth circuit" is within the
max. limits prescribed.
Switching of capacitive loads. The current peaks which occur when capacitive loads
are switched on can damage or destroy control devices. Furthermore, the high-
frequency component of the current peak can cause serious disturbance in electronic
circuits caused by inductive coupling between the connection cables.
Switching of inductive loads. When and inductive load is switched off, the magnetic
energy stored tends to oppose this, discharging a voltage peak down the line which
can damage or 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 measures are taken. The
disturbance can be at least partially suppressed by fitting 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.
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IMPORTANT
Disturbance must be suppressed at its source whenever possible.
2.1 Disturbance suppression circuit with RC
C R
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Ub il
C
L
R
Advantages Disadvantages
The residual component has a very The best results are obtained by
low harmonic waveform component. sizing the R/C circuit suitably.
The residual overvoltage can be Volume directly proportional to the
limited to very low values by inductance and power of the load.
optimising the sizing.
Switch-off time delay very low. Optimal suppression is obtained as
a direct consequence of a significant
de-energising delay.
The effectiveness of the disturbance The presence of the capacitor
suppression is not affected by the causes a high load current peak
voltage value. No switch-on delay. when switching on (and can cause
pasting of the contact if undersized).
Suitable for both AC and DC; no The RC circuit constitutes an
problem with reversed polarity. additional load when used in AC.
No arc (low energy) on switching
contact.
2.2
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Disturbance suppression circuit with Diode
S
Ub il
D
L
Advantages Disadvantages
Very compact. High switch-off delay time.
No residual voltage (total damping For direct current (DC) applications
of disturbance impulse). only.
Easy to size. Polarity must be respected.
Switch-off delay can lead to the
formation of a strong electric arc.
Sensitive to disturbance voltage
pulses in power supply circuit.
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VT UNIVERSAL OPERATOR TERMINALS
VT510 VT520T
VT520G VT550
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3 Description of front and rear VT
3.1 Front and rear VT510
1 Display 4 X 20 characters. Key moves one page backwards or rotates

alarm buffer.
2 F Keys with two leds. Key for entering input phase.
3 Number keys. Keys for moving cursor between fields.
4 Battery Led. On when battery level is Key cancels data.
low.
5 Power Led. On when power on. Key displays alarm messages.
6 X 0 Led. Flashes when communication Key displays alarm submessages.
error occurs.
Key confirms setting. Key acknowledge alarms.
Key moves one page foreword or
rotates alarm buffer.
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3 description of front and rear vt
A Port COM0. Serial port for communicating with PC.

B Port COM1. Serial port for communicating with PLC.
C Port COM2. Serial port for communicating in network (optional).
D Port COM3. Serial port for communicating in network (optional).
E Power supply connector.
F Fuse holder. 500mA fuse.
H Text memory module
L Trimmer for display contrast adjustment.
M Battery housing.
3.2
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Front VT520T
1 Display 4 X 40 characters Key prints page being displayed.

2 F keys with two Leds. Key displays alarm submessages.
3 Number keys. Key confirms setting.
4 Battery Led. On when battery level is Key moves one page foreward or rotates
low. alarm buffer.
5 Power Led. On when power on. Key moves one page backwards or
6 X 0 Led. Flashes when communication Key for entering input phase.
error occurs.
Keys not in use. Keys for moving cursor between fields.
Key aknowledge alarms. Key cancels data.

Key displays alarm messages.
3.3
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Front VT520G
1 Graphic display 240 x 64 pixels. Key prints page being displayed.

2 F keys with two Leds. Key displays alarm submessages.
low. alarm buffer.
5 Power Led. On when power on. Key moves one page backwards or
error occurs.

3.4
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Front VT550
1 Graphic display 240 x 128 pixels. Key displays alarm messages.

2 F keys with one Leds. Key prints page being displayed.
3 F keys with two Led. Key displays alarm submessages.
low. alarm buffer.
6 Power Led. On when power on. Key moves one page backwards or rotates
alarm buffer.
error occurs.
3.5
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Rear VT520T / VT520G / VT550

C Port COM2. Serial port for communicating in network (optional).
D Port COM3. Serial port for communicating in network (optional).
E Fuse holder. 800mA fuse.
F Power supply connector.
G LPT port. Parallel port LPT for printer output (optional).
H Text memory module.
I Data memory module (optional).
L Trimmer for brightness adjusting (only on VT550).
M Battery housing.
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4 Dimension and panel cut-outs
VT510
VT520T / VT520G
VT550
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5 power supply
5 Power supply
To supply power to the VT use a 24 VDC ± 20 % - 0.5 A power supply unit.
Power supply 4 pins connector

1 +L Input for 24V DC power supply.
2 M Input for 0 V power supply.
3 N.C.
4 PE Protective earth.
Check the connection using the diagrams below
IMPORTANT
Correct earthing is vital.
Power supply with 0V (M) to PE
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Dangerous connections
These two configurations will seriously damage VT components

For applications that use the power supply positive connected to PE.
IMPORTANT
The earth of the devices connected to the serial and/or parallel communication ports
MUST heve the same potential as the 0V supply of the VT.
The circulation of current between the 0V supply and the earth of the communication
ports could cause damage to certain components of the VT or of the devices
connected to it.
CCFL display LAMP
IMPORTANT
VT550 panels are equipped with a lamp giving backlit CCFL display. This lamp has a
limited life.The average life of these lamps depends on the temperature of the
environment in which they work.The maker declares the following for a temperature of
25°:VT550 display STN 20000h.After this time the loss of luminosity may have
reached 50% or even be total.The loss may be much quicker (from 20000h/25000h to
2000h) if the working temperature is close to 0° or above 40°.To increase the life of
the lamp, ESA has created a special bit that switches off the lamp via a PLC
command. This feature is only advised for temperatures near the operational limits.
5.1
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5 power supply
VT battery
VT510 VT520 / VT550
M Battery housing.
The battery protects the content of RAM (work recipes) and powers the internal clock
(12 microamps at a temperature of 25°C) in the absence of power supply.
At the moment of purchase there is no battery in the VT, thus inserting it is a matter for
the client.
Battery to be used
Size Catalogue code
Lithium 3.6V ½ AA VTBATTERY
We recommend substituting the batteries every 12 months.

• When the battery Led (situated on the VT keypad) lights up it means that the
battery should be substituted. The content of the data memory will be lost if the
battery is not renewed.
Apart from this, the VT communicates via the appropriate bit in the VT-PLC data
exchange area that the batteries are flat.
• The batteries must be changed with the VT off.
The data in the buffered memory are not lost in this phase for at least 15’.
Dispose of batteries responsibly.
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How to install the battery in your VT:
• Make sure the power supply is disconnected.

• Remove the tab behind the battery housing (M) in the VT.
• Insert the new battery.
• Replace the tab behind the battery housing (M) in the VT.
• Reconnect the power supply.
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6 vt communication ports
6 VT communication ports

G LPT port. Parallel port LPT for printer output (optional).
COM1 (B) COM0 (A) LPT (G)

25 pol female 9 pol male 25 pol female
Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description

1 N.C. 1 DCD IN 1 Strobe
2 Tx RS232 OUT 2 RX IN 2 PRN Data 0
3 Rx RS232 IN 3 TX OUT 3 PRN Data 1
4 RTS RS232 OUT 4 DTR OUT 4 PRN Data 2
5 CTS RS232 IN 5 Signal GND 5 PRN Data 3
6 N.C. 6 DSR IN 6 PRN Data 4
7 Signal GND 7 RTS OUT 7 PRN Data 5
8 N.C. 8 CTS IN 8 PRN Data 6
9 *Tx C.L. + OUT 9 RI IN 9 PRN Data 7
10 Tx Rx485 -IN/OUT 10 N.C.
11 *Tx C.L. - OUT 11 PRN Busy
12 Tx RS422 -OUT 12 N.C.
13 Rx RS422 + IN 13 N.C.
14 IKT OUT 14 N.C.
15 IKR OUT 15 N.C.
16 + 5 VCC 16 N.C.
17 N.C. 17 N.C.
18 *Rx C.L. + IN 18 Signal GND
19 N.C. 19 Signal GND
22 Tx Rx485+ 22 Signal GND
IN/OUT
23 Tx RS422 + 23 Signal GND
OUT
24 Rx RS422 - IN 24 Signal GND
25 *Rx C.L. - IN 25 Signal GND
* C.L. = Current loop.
Specifications of serial connection cable:

Direct current resistance Max. 151 Ohm/Km
Capacity coupling Max. 29 pF/m
Shielding > 80 % or total
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IMPORTANT
Pay special attention to the choice and layout of connection cables, especially the
cable for the serial connection between the VT and PLC.
Always:
• Find the shortest route
• Lay disturbed cables separately
Disconnect the power supply before connecting or disconnecting the

communication cables.
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7 pc⇔vt com0 9 pin f. connection cables
7 PC⇔VT COM0 9 pin F. connection cables
CVCOM21102 CVCOM21202
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8 Service page
The service page of the VT is a page containing all the information relating to the VT.
When you press + , the VT emits a beep and enters the service page.
This page displays the characteristics of the VT, that is, the version of hardware, the
size of RAM data memory and the size of flash text memory present in the VT.
This page ( only with VT520G and VT550, while in the case of other VTs you have to
move to the next page using ), contains the data relating to the hours, minutes, the
day, month and year, to the project selected and to the printer being used.
Using or , the information can be polled; items of information can be changed by hand
using or .
When the various changes have been completed, by pressing or by using + , you can
confirm the changes effected and exit from the service page.
Service page VT510 (1) Service page VT510 (2)
VT510 Ver 01.01.N VT510 Ver 01.01.N

RAM data : ### Kb 1 select : ###### 4
FLASH user: ### Kb 2 modify : ##### 5
Status: ########## 3 Status: ########## 3
Service page VT520T (1) Service page VT520T (2)
VT520T Ver 01.01.N VT520T Ver 01.01.N

RAM data memory : ### Kb 1 select parameter : ###### 4
FLASH user memory : ### Kb 2 modify parameter : ##### 5
Status : #################### 3 Status : #################### 3
Service page VT520G Service page VT550
VT550 Ver 01.01.N

VT520G Ver 01.01.N
RAM data memory : ### Kb 1
FLASH user memory : ### Kb 2
RAM data memory : ### Kb 1
FLASH user memory : ### Kb 2
select parameter : ###### 4
modify parameter : ##### 5
3 select parameter : ###### 4
Status : #################### modify parameter : ##### 5
Status : #################### 3
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1 Size of RAM present in VT.

2 Size of FLASH-EPROM present in VT.
3 Current status of VT.
4 Field for selecting the parameter to be modified.
5 Field for modifying the parameter selected.
8.1 Selecting the active project

If more than one project has been transmitted to the VT, you can select the project
you want to use.
Activating the project you want:

• Enter service page using + .
• In the case of VT510 and VT520T models press .
• Go to field “Project” using or .
• Select the project you want to use using or .
• Confirm choice effected and exit from service page by using or by using + .
8.2 Selecting the printer

The VT is able to control a serial or (in the case only of VT520 and VT550 equipped
with a parallel port LPT) a parallel printer.
While in the phase of constructing the project, you can choose the type of printer to be
used. Each VT can control a serial printer using the COM0 port.
Beside a serial printer, VT520 and VT550 can also control a parallel printer provided
they are equipped with a parallel port LPT (optional).
In any case, the VT can only control one type of printer-it means that both types of
printer cannot be used simultaneously.
The type of printer to be used can be modified by the VT as well as by the project.
To change the printer using the VT:

• In the case of VT510 and VT520T models press or .
• Go to field "PRINTER" using or .
• Using or select the type of printer you want to use from the three options available:
• "FROM PROJECT" means that the VT will use the printer identified in the
project.
• "SERIAL" means that the VT will use the serial printer (COM0).
• "PARALLEL" means that the VT will use the parallel printer (LPT).
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• Confirm choices effected and exit from service page by using or by using + .
8.3 Inputting the network parameters

If you intend to use more than one VT connected to a single PLC, you will need to
define the network parameters.
The parameters to be defined for more than one VT to communicate with a single PLC
are:
• Address to assign to VT.
− 0 to indicate to the VT that it is a master VT
− Number 1 to number 31 to indicate to the VT that it is a slave VT whose address
is equal to the number assigned
• Only for the master VT
− Number of slave VTs connected, maximum 31.
Operations necessary for inputting network parameters:

• Go to field "ADDRESS" using or .
• Select the address to be assigned to the VT using or .
• Go to field "MAX STATION" (or field STATIONS in the case of VT510), using or .
• Select the number of slave VTs connected to the master using or .
• Exit from service page by using or by using + .
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9 status page
9 Status page
The status page of the VT is a page containing all the information relating to the
various kinds of error to which the VT is subject.
To access the status page press + . The VT will emit a beep and enter this page.
The status page contains the type of driver transmitted to the VT and sixteen dots.
Each dot is assigned to a bit and consequently to an error message. The message
related to each dot can be displayed by moving with the help of or .
If there are errors in the VT, this page will display instead of a dot or dots one or more
asterisks corresponding to these errors. Using or you will be able to see the nature of
the error and therefore take measures to eliminate it.
If in the VT the driver is on COM0, access the status page relating to the driver by
pressing key .
To exit from the status page press + .
Status page VT510 Status page VT520T
################ 1 Protocol Type : ################ 1

15......8 7......0 15......8 7......0
Status : xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 2
xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 2
Description : «##################» 3
«##################» 3
Status page VT520G Status page VT550
VT550 Ver 01.01.N

VT520G Ver 01.01.N
Protocol Type : ################ 1
Protocol Type : ################ 1
15......8 7......0 15......8 7......0
Status : xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 2 Status : xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx 2
Description : «##################» 3
Description : «##################» 3
1 Type of driver.
2 Status of error bits.
3 Error message relative to the bit selected.
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The possible error messages are as follows:
Bit Meaning
0 The data requested belongs to a non-existent list.
1 Some VT slaves not present have been declared, or, alternatively, communication with slaves
present has been interrupted. Refer to chapter “ESA-BUS Network”.
2 The data requested in display has not yet been read by the VT.
3 An operation has been carried out on an item of data belonging to a list that has not yet been
interpreted, or that has been interpreted and subsequently disabled.
4 The operation requested has been carried out on an item of data not present in the PLC.
6 The PLC has been asked to carry out a function before finishing the previous one.
7 Errors have been detected in the data exchange between the VT and the PC.
8 Communication between VT and PLC interrupted.
The possible solutions are as follows:
Bit Meaning
0 Recompile and transfer the project and the driver.
4 Check whether the PLC WORDs are all accessible.
8 Check the cable connectiong the VT to the PLC.
If the problem persists contact your supplier.
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10 error messages
10 Error messages
The VT may display on its screen while in operation certain operation error messages
or program error messages.
The messages are as follows:
NUMBER TYPE OF ERROR DESCRIPTION

ERROR 1 Too much data in page: X Means that the maximum number of data per page has been
exceeded in the page in question.
ERROR 2 Page not found: X Means that the page X has been called up, but does not exist
in the user program.
ERROR 3 Starting page not defined. Means that no sequence declaration has been made in the
program; there is therefore no definition of the starting page.
ERROR 4 Data not found: X. Means that the datum X is not present in the database.
ERROR 5 Recipe data not found: X. Means that the datum X is not present in the database of
recipe data.
ERROR 6 Command not recognised Means that a command on page X has not been recognised.
in page: X.
ERROR 7 Object not found. Means that the object to be displayed does not exist in the
page.
ERROR 8 Report not found. Means that the report to be printed does not exists.
ERROR 9 Wrong VT in project. This means that the FLASH-EPROM module installed in the
VT contains a project made for a different model of VT.
ERROR 10 Wrong PLC in project. Means that the project which has been transmitted to the VT
was made for a different PLC with a different driver
Useful advice for overcoming these errors:

• ERROR 1: Erase some date on the page X
• ERRORS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8: Check the project again, there could be errors
there. In these cases it is advisable to use the “Full compilation” in the transmission
to VT phase.
• ERROR 9: The FLASH-EPROM must be replaced or erased and reloaded with the
correct project.
• ERROR 10:Load the correct driver for your PLC or change the project driver.
If you want to transfer a driver or a project when errors 9 or 10 appear on the screen,
you have to wait until the VT enters the service page (wait about 17 seconds from the
appearance of the error message) and transfer the new driver or the new project.
To find out how to transfer the driver or the project, see the sections "Loading the
driver in a VT" and "Loading the project in the VT".
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11 Brightness and contrast adjustment

VT510 VT550
L Trimmer for display contrast L Trimmer for adjustment brightness (only on VT550).
adjustment.
The display contrast can be re-adjusted using the + or + .

If you want to set the contrast at medium, press + .
Once the contrast has been re-adjusted as desired, press + to confirm the changes
made.
In the case of VT510, contrast can only be adjusted by means of the trimmer (L) via
the special hole marked "LCD contrast adj." situated on the rear cover of the VT.
In the case of VT550, the brightness can also be adjusted by means of the trimmer (L)
via the hole on the rear cover at the same level as the connectors and marked "LCD
brightness adj. only VT550".
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12 vt memories
12 VT memories
VT510 VT520 / VT550
H FLASH EPROM. Text memory

module.
I RAM. Data memory module.
If the memory installed in the terminal is not sufficient for your project, the size can
be increased by using appropriate expansions. As shown schematically on the rear
of the panel the VT has two distinct types of memory, each intended to perform a
particular task:
• RAM used as data memory ;
the basic data memory present on the VT is:
− 8Kb for VT510.
− 32Kb for VT520 and VT550.
In the case of VT520 and VT550 the capacity of the memory can be increased by
applying a supplementary memory module.
E.g. if an additional board of 32Kb is installed, the data memory available will be
64Kb, as the base memory must be added to the supplementary memory.
• FLASH EPROM memory used as text memory.
It is essential that the text memory be installed.
At the moment of purchase there is no text memory module in the VT, thus
inserting it is a matter for the client.
Table of memory memory modules

Type of memory Size Catalogue code
RAM 32Kb VT5DM32
data memory 128 Kb VT5DM128
FLASH-EPROM 64 Kb VT5TXM64
text memory 128Kb VT5TXM128
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IMPORTANT
Disconnect the power supplies before operate on the VT
How to install or change the memory in your VT:

• Remove the rear cover of the VT.
• Using the illustration on the cover, locate on the VT the memory to be installed or
substituted.
• Remove memory board in question (if present).
• Insert the new memory board.
• Replace the cover.
Now the power supply can be reconnected and VT programming operations can start
again.
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13 ESA-BUS network
With the ESA-BUS network you can connect many VTs to a single PLC. The system is
made up of one master VT connected to the PLC and to up to 31 slave VTs.
To make the network function, the ESA-BUS board must be inserted in the VT that is
to be used as master.
The job of the master VT is to interact with the PLC on its own account and for the
other VTs.
Each VT connected in the network must have its own address, unique in that network;
there must never be two or more VTs with the same address.
The address of the master VT is always 0, the slaves can have addresses from 1 to
31. It is essential that the connected slaves have consecutive addresses, starting from
1 and running to the number of VTs in network (maximum of 31).
The master VT carries out the data exchange starting with slave no. 1 and finishing
with the last SLAVE declared (maximum 31).
ESA-BUS connection scheme
• Use a single power supply unit to supply all the VTs connected in the network.
• The earth connections must all be of the same potential.
IMPORTANT
• The serial connection cables of the VTs must be put in conduits separate from
those carrying power cables.
• The power cables for the VTs must be put in conduits separate from those carrying
power cables or other industrial devices, which, in principle act as sources of
interference (frequency converters, motors, etc.).
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ESA-BUS board
The ESA-BUS board allows the user to connect the master VT to other VTs called
slaves in the ESA-BUS network.
At the moment of purchase the VT does not have this board: the customer who wishes
to install the board must insert it himself.
What to do to insert the ESA-BUS board.

• Check that the power is not connected.
• Take off the rear cover of the VT.
• Fix the plastic stand-off studs (supplied) in the appropriate holes (A), with the
soldered side of the board uppermost.
• On the VT break out the covering relating to port COM2.
• Locate the strip 5x2 on the VT.
• Insert the 9-pin male connector of the ESA-BUS board into the COM2 hole of the
VT.
• Insert the male strip of the VT into the female strip of the board and insert the
plastic stand-off studs mounted on the board earlier into the appropriate holes in the
printed circuit of the VT.
• Press the board down firmly so that the stand-offs are locked top and bottom.
• Now screw the metal screw (supplied with the ESA-BUS board) onto the sides of
the board's 9-pin connector such that the board remains locked to the cover of the
VT.
• Replace therear cover of the VT.
• Reconnect the power supply.
13.2 Defining the master VT parameters

Using the service page, input the address to be assigned to the master VT, that is 0,
and the number of slave VTs (maximum 31).

• Select the number "0" using or .
• Go to field "MAX STATION" (or to field “STATIONS” for VT510) using or .
• Exit from service page by using or + .
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Master VT error signals

While operating in network, the master VT may signal, using Led X0, the existence of
a communications error in the network.
This Led lights up when there is no communication with the VT5MT20 keypads or with
the PLC. If the master VT notes the absence of communication with the PLC Led X0
flashes. If communication resumes Led X0 goes off.
If the master VT detects the absence of communication with the VT5MT20 keyboards,
Led X0 flashes and continues to flash even if communication resumes.
To extinguish Led X0:

• Enter the status page with + .
• Move onto asterisk signalling error with or .
• Press .
• Move onto asterisk signalling number of keypad where the error is with or .
• Press + .
• Exit from status page with + .
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Connection cable for ESA-BUS1 network
13.5 Connection cable for ESA-BUS2 network
For serial cable ESA-BUS1 and for serial cable ESA-BUS2:

• It is essential to use a twisted serial cable with total shielding with a pair of
conductors of 0.22mm² and an characteristic impedance of 120 Ohms.
• It is essential to use a shielded serial connector.
• The resistors are placed solely at the physical extremes of the ESA-BUS network.
The 120 Ohm resistance’s are placed only at the physical extremes of the ESA-
BUS network, salded in the connector housing.
• It is essential that the cable shield be soldered onto the metal cases of all the
• connectors that are then connected to the VTs in the network.
IMPORTANT
power cables other industrial devices, which, in principle, might act as sources of
interference (activators, inverters etc.).
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14 field network
14 Field network
14.1 Profibus/DP
The terminals that have the “VT5PROFI/DP” network card can be connected as
“slaves” (passive stations that can only transmit data following a request made by an
active station). The PLCs and the network configurator, on the other hand, are
“masters” (active network stations that can transmit information without request). A
network may contain more than one PLC but only one network configurator.
.
14.1.1 VT5PROFI/DP card
Ex:Dip-Switch configuration
address 3
Set the switches with the number of the “slave” of the VT that has been configured
with the network configuration SW.
The maximum speed the VT5PROFI/DP card can work at is 12MBaud. The card
automatically assumes the speed of the network which is in turn determined by the
network master unit.
14.1.2 How the VT works in the net

The “slaves” are seen as areas of memory “mapped” in the I/O area of the PLC, which
is used for the data exchange between PLC and VT.
Each I/O area is particular to a given VT and its size is defined by the user.
Certain I/O area words can be allocated such that a cyclical priority channel for data
exchange words containing the status of the F/Shift-F keys or commanding the
switching on of the LEDs.
The information exchanged by the “masters” (PLCs) and the “slaves” (VTs) is of 2
types:
• Alarms, data exchange words and data (non-cyclical service), that use the non-
cyclical I/O area.
• Data exchange words for F/Shift F-keys and LEDs (cyclical service)
Note that with the larger dimensions of cyclical and non-cyclical I/O area there is a
corresponding speeding up of network management, all of which, however, requires a
greater availability of PLC memory.
14.1.3 Configuration SW
Three types of SW play their part in configuring this network:
• VT-EDS
• FB
• The network master configuration SW.
The common parameters of these SWs must be identical.
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The parameters that need to be set in the in the VT-EDS project of every panel
connected to the network are:
• Dimensions of I/O area, expressed in number of words;
• Dimensions, in number of words, of the cyclical WRITE-areas for F-keys and
READ for LEDs;
• Data exchange words containing the status of the F-keys and the commands
switching on the LEDs.
• Cyclical timeout and non-cyclical timeout whose expiry could mean that there is a
block in the SW being executed in the PLC.
FB is the program supplied by ESA to be loaded into the PLC and by means of which
the user can check the network parameters set and the information exchange. It
varies according to the type of PLC (make and model).
This type of SW requires, besides the parameters for VT-EDS that we have already
seen, from the outset further information specific to the PLC that will host the SW.
This information in contained in detail in a text file included in the “VT-PROFIBUS
Installation SW” disk.
The configuration SW for the network master is supplied by the maker of the network
master unit.
A typical input mask for parameters relating to the VTs might look like the following:
No.(1) Name Configuration(2) Setting(3) Length(3)
1 VT550 Input Area Input 8
2 xxxxxx Output Area Output
(1) Make sure that the number of “slaves” is also set with the “dip switch” of the
network card contained in the VT.
(2) Input area: the area in which the network card writes commands and data to be
sent to the PLC
Output area: the area in which the network card reads the commands and data
coming from the PLC.
In the VT-EDS these 2 parameters are found in a single area (I/O area).
(3) Make sure that the input and output areas have the same lengths defined that will
be set in the VT-EDS in the “dimensions of I/O area” expressed as a number of words.
If the configuration SW requires that the unit of measurement for this option is the
byte, then the necessary conversions must be made.
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15 ascon thermoregulators (driver on com0)
15 Ascon thermoregulators (Driver on COM0)

VT500 can communicate simultaneously with a PLC and the 255 ASCON
thermoregolators connected with one another in a network. Each thermoregulator
must have its own address different from that of any other themoregulator present.
Communication with the thermoregulator is over the serial port COM0 (RS232).
During the creation of the project, you must declare the type of PLC you intend to
connect with COM1,as well as the series of ASCON thermoregolators you intend to
connect to COM0 using the appropriate translator.
Once the project has been created, it must be transferred to the VT, updating where
necessary the communications drivers on COM1 and on COM0.
If in the VT the driver on COM0 is already present, then in order to enter into
communication with thel PC you have to enter the service page using the keys:
+.
N.B.: to avoid malfunctioning of the VT,it is important that both the driver on
COM1 and that on COM0, be transferred using exactly the same version
of VT-EDS.
Once the project has been transferred - and perhaps the two drivers - you must
disconnect the VT-PC connecting cable and connect the VT-Thermoregulator cable to
COM0.
N.B.: if in the VT the driver on COM0 is active, it will not be possible to use this
port for connecting a serial printer.
WIRING DIAGRAM
VT - LINE CONCENTRATOR - THERMOREGULATORS
WIRING SCHEME
VT - LINE CONCENTRATOR
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16 Loading the driver in a VT
16.1 General programming operations

• Make certain that the VT is OFF.
• Check that the serial connection between the PC and VT is in place: connect the
serial cable between the COM0 of the terminal and a serial port of the PC.
• Switch ON the PC and the VT
• Select “Connection with VT” from main menu of project management program(VT-
EDS for VT500); don’t worry about the VT operatioonal mode, the correct one will
be activated during the transfer of the driver from PC.
N.B.: if in the VT the driver on COM0 is present, then in order to enter into
communication with the PC,you must enter the service page using + , and
proceed to transfer the driver.
During the programming operation, the VT continuously informs on the progress of the
transfer, at the end of which the VT emits a beep" and the PC confirms that the
operation is complete.
16.2
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16 loading the driver in a vt
Operations on PC for FW/driver COM1 transfer
16.3
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Operations on PC for driver COM0 transfer
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17 Loading the project in the VT

be activated during the transfer of the project from PC.
transfer, at the end of which the VT emits a "beep" and starts to display and manage
the transferred project.
17.2
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Operations on PC for loading the project
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18 area data exchange
18 Area data exchange

A memory area in the PLC with consecutive words can be used to exchange data
between the PLC and the terminal. Each data exchange word will belong to one of the
following categories:
• variables that the VT reads continuously from the PLC (Read).
• variables that the VT writes continuously to the PLC (Write).
To this last category can be added another two categories:
• variables that the VT writes only after a key (Write key) has been pressed.
• variables that the VT writes only after an F-key has pressed/released. (Write input).
DEC Type Contents of register

+0 W Clock hours in BCD (00.23)
+1 W Clock minutes in BCD (00..59)
+2 W Clock seconds in BCD (00.59)
+3 W Day of month in BCD (01..31)
+4 W Month BCD (01..12)
+5 W Year in BCD (00..99)
+6 W Day of week BCD (0=Mon,06=Sun)
+7 W Sequence currently displayed
+8 W Page currently displayed
+9 R Num. word alarms
+ 10 W ASCII value of last key pressed
+ 11 R Offset 1st word alarms from visual. Offset last word alarms from visual.
+ 12 R Offset 1st word alarms from printer. Offset last word alarms from printer.
+ 13 W Decode. bit Groups, Keys, Special keys
+ 14 W Decode. bit clr, alarm, help
+ 15 W Decode. bit - number keys, +, -
+ 16 W Decode. bit - Letter keys, space
+ 17 W Decode. bit - Keys F1...F15
+ 18 W Decode. bit - Keys F16..F22
+ 19 R Steady LEDs A1, A2, clr, alarm, help
+ 20 R Steady red LEDs keys F1..F15
+ 21 R Steady red LEDs keys F16..F22
+ 22 R Steady green LEDs keys F1..F15
+ 23 R Steady green LEDs keys F16..F22
+ 24 R Flashing LEDs A1, A2, clr, alarm, help
+ 25 R Flashing red LEDs keys F1..F15
+ 26 R Flashing red LEDs keys F16..F22
+ 27 R Flashing green LEDs keys F1..F15
+ 28 R Flashing green LEDs keys F16..F22
+ 29 R Forcing page in sequence
+ 30 R Forcing sequence
+ 31 R Forcing page (inhibit sequence)
+ 32 W Writing Data exchange bit
+ 33 R Reading data exchange bit
+ 34 W State of inputs F1...F15
+ 35 W State of inputs F16..F22
+ 36 W Synchronised recipe transfer
+ 37 R Synchronised recipe transfer
+ 38 W Number recipes remaining
+ 39 W Number recipes already written
+ 40 R Dummy read
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DEC Type Contents of register

+ 41 W Dummy write
+ 42 R Recipe code requested by PLC part 1
+ 50 R Commands for data recipe from PLC to VT
+ 51 W Commands for data recipe from VT to PLC
+ 52 W Printing page number
+ 53 W Number of alarms printing page
+ 54 R Printing page
+ 55 R Commands to printer from PLC to VT
+ 56 W Answer from printer from VT to PLC
+ 57 R Printing report
+ 58 R Timer assigned to synchro-symbols
+ 59 W Progressive number of data being modified
+ 60 W Number alarms selected
+ 61 W State of inputs SHIFT + (F1...F15)
+ 62 W State of inputs SHIFT + (F16..F22)
Type Description
R Read
W Write
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ASCII value of last key pressed

Word 10: ASCII value of last key pressed
Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key
1 F1 31 61 91 + 121 +
2 F2 32 62 92 + 122
3 F3 33 63 93 + 123
4 F4 34 64 94 + 124
5 F5 35 65 + F1 95 + 125
6 F6 36 66 + F2 96 + 126
7 F7 37 67 + F3 97 + 127
8 F8 38 68 + F4 98 + 128
9 F9 39 69 + F5 99 + 129
10 F10 40 70 + F6 100 + 130
11 F11 41 71 + F7 101 + 131
12 F12 42 72 + F8 102 + 132
13 F13 43 73 + F9 103 133
14 F14 44 74 + F10 104 134
15 F15 45 75 + F11 105 135
16 F16 46 76 + F12 106 136
17 F17 47 77 + F13 107 137
18 F18 48 78 + F14 108 138
19 F19 49 79 + F15 109 139
20 F20 50 80 + F16 110 140
21 F21 51 81 + F17 111 141
22 F22 52 82 + F18 112 + 142
23 53 83 + F19 113 + 143
24 54 84 + F20 114 + 144
25 55 85 + F21 115 + 145
26 56 86 + F22 116 + 146
27 57 87 + 117 + 147
28 58 88 + 118 + 148
29 59 89 + 119 + 149
30 60 90 + 120 + 150
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Number alarm Word

The variable S11 acts globally and determines which "block" of alarms out of the 64
alarm words available should be monitored by the VT.
To clarify the function of and thus determine the value to introduce, let us sum up the
situation of the alarm words in the case under examination by means of the table set out
below.
ALARM WORD 0 ........  ........ DB5 DW0 (SIEMENS)

ALARM WORD 9 ........  ........ NOT USED
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Keeping in mind the table on the previous page, let us suppose we want to control on
the VT the"block" of alarm words highlighted below.

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The value to insert in S11 must be written by the PLC and it must be remembered that
S11 (16 bits) is divided into 2 bytes, one( the HIGH BYTE ) determining the alarm
word at the BEGINNING of the block, while the other (the LOW BYTE) determines the
alarm word at the END of the block.
DATA EXCHANGE WORD S11

LIMITS OF THE BLOCK OF ALARMS TO BE DISPLAYED
BIT 8 ÷ 15 (HIGH BYTE) BIT 0 ÷ 7 (LOW BYTE)
OFFSET 1ª ALARM WORD TO BE OFFSET LAST ALARM WORD TO BE

DISPLAYED DISPLAYED
The values to introduce in the 2 bytes must be expressed in HEXADECIMAL

format.
In the present case the value to introduce in the high byte must be 3 decimal ( 3 hex ),
while the low byte must have a value of 10 decimal ( A hex ).
The hexadecimal value to introduce into S11 will therefore be 030A hex.
With S11 set in this way, the VT500 will be able to display the alarm words from word
3 (PLC SIEMENS DB5 DW3) to word 10 (not used).
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Key Decoding
Bit Word 13: Bit decodification key group Bit Word 14: Bit decodification, A1, A2, print,
and special keys clr, alarm, and help keys
0 Any key 0
1 1
2 Letter keys, Space 2
3 3
4 4
5 F1 ... F22 keys 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Bit Word 15:Bit decodification number keys Bit Word 16: Bit decodification Letter Keys
0 Key 0 0 A/B/C Key
1 Key 1 1 D/E/F Key
2 Key 2 2 G/H/I Key
3 Key 3 3 J/K/L Key
4 Key 4 4 M/N/O Key
5 Key 5 5 P/Q/R Key
6 Key 6 6 S/T/U Key
7 Key 7 7 V/W/X Key
8 Key 8 8 Y/Z Key
9 Key 9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13 SPACE/- Key
14 14 +///= Key
15 15
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Bit Word 17: Bit decodification F1 .. F15 Bit Word 18: Bit decodification F16 ... F22
KEYS KEYS
0 0 Key F16
1 Key F1 1 Key F17
2 Key F2 2 Key F18
3 Key F3 3 Key F19
4 Key F4 4 Key F20
5 Key F5 5 Key F21
6 Key F6 6 Key F22
7 Key F7 7
8 Key F8 8
9 Key F9 9
10 Key F10 10
11 Key F11 11
12 Key F12 12
13 Key F13 13
14 Key F14 14
15 Key F15 15
18.4 Exchange bits for leds

Bit Word 19: Steady LEDs A1, A2, print, clr, Bit Word 24 : Flashing LEDs A1, A2,print, clr,
alarm, help alarm, help
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
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Bit Word 20: Steady red LEDs keys Bit Word 21: Steady red LEDs keys
0 0 Red LED Key F16
1 Red LED Key F1 1 Red LED Key F17
7 Red LED Key F7 7
8 Red LED Key F8 8
9 Red LED Key F9 9
10 Red LED Key F10 10
Bit Word 22: Steady green LEDs keys Bit Word 23: Steady green LEDs keys
0 0 Green LED Key F16
1 Green LED Key F1 1 Green LED Key F17
7 Green LED Key F7 7
Bit Word 25: Flashing red LEDs keys Bit Word 26: Flashing red LEDs keys
0 0 Red LED Key F16
7 Red LED Key F7 7
8 Red LED Key F8 8
9 Red LED Key F9 9
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Bit Word 27: Flashing green LEDs keys Bit Word 28: Flashing green LEDs keys
F1 ... F15 F16 ... F22
0 0 Green LED Key F16
18.5 Status bits

Bit Word 32 : Writing data exchange bits Bit Word 33 : Reading exchange data bits
VT ⇔ PLC PLC ⇔ VT
0 Values: 0 BEEP (1=on)
1 000 Normal; 001 Input; 010 Alarm; 1 Disable BEEP when keys pressed
011 Error; 100 Helpalarm;
2 101 display status 110 Recipe Direct. 2 Enable BEEP when F keys pressed
3 Presence of alarm messages 3 Enable BEEP in presence of alarms
4 Writing completed (ENTER) 4 Confirm data writing completed
5 5 Automatic rotation of the alarms
6 Battery state 6 Priority to alarms on page.
(1 = charged, 0 = discharged)
7 Start communication 7 Confirm start communication
8 Printing buffer for alarms full 8 Lamp LCD 1=off (only VT550) *
9 Printing buffer for alarms printed 9 Print alarm buffer
10 Printing buffer for alarms deleted 10 Delete print buffer of alarms
11 HardCopy finished 11 Execute HardCopy
12 Print buffer for alarms empty. 12 Bit password 1
13 13 Bit password 2
14 Watch Dog (always set to 1 from panel) 14 Bit password 3
15 Real Time (=1 when a key is held down) 15 Bit password 4
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Exchange bits for inputs

Bit Word 34: Input status F1 ... F15 Bit Word 35: Input status F16 ... F22
0 0 Input Key F16
1 Input Key F1 1 Input Key F17
7 Input Key F7 7
8 Input Key F8 8
9 Input Key F9 9
10 Input Key F10 10
11 Input Key F11 11
12 Input Key F12 12
13 Input Key F13 13
14 Input Key F14 14
15 Input Key F15 15
Bit Word 61: Input status Bit Word 62: Input status
SHIFT + (F1 ... F15) SHIFT + (F16 ... F22)
0 0 Input Key SHIFT + F16
1 Input Key SHIFT + F1 1 Input Key SHIFT + F17
7 Input Key SHIFT + F7 7
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Exchange bits for data memory

Variable S36 is a variable used to signal to the PLC that the VT is about to make a
synchronized recipe transfer.
This variable works strictly in combination with the variable S37.
When you insert S36 in the WRITE data exchange, S37 need to be inserted in the
READ data exchange.
To understand how they work, let us follow the steps described below:
Using synchronized transfer for peripheral 1.

• VT raises bit 0 of S36 and waits for the PLC to confirm before starting to transfer
the recipe.
• The PLC must raise bit 0 of S37, to confirm to the VT that it can start transferring
(Max. 2 sec.).
• The VT sets bit 0 of variable S36 at 0.
• The PLC sets bit 0 of S37 at 0.
• The VT starts transferring the recipe.
• When the transfer is over the VT raises bit 4 of S36 and waits for the PLC to
confirm the termination of the transmission by raising bit 1 of S37 (Max. 2 sec.).
• The VT sets bit 4 of S36 at 0.
• Transfer phase over.
Bit Word 36 : Exchange bits data in. Bit Word 37 : Exchange bits data out.
Synchronised recipe transfer Syncronized recipe transfer
0 Start recipe transfer 0 Start recipe transfer
1 1 End recipe transfer
2 2
3 3
4 End recipe transfer 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
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Exchange data for Recipe Codes

The variables from S42 to S49 contain the recipe code, in ASCII, that the PLC asks
the VT to transfer to it.
This code must be written by the PLC, using the number of characters used in the
recipe code structure in the VT-EDS.
Example:
If a 4 character code has been declared for a recipe in the VT-EDS, the PLC must
write that code in ASCII using all 4 characters and consequently the using variables
S42 and S43. The other variables, those from S44 to S49, are ignored by the VT.
Thus 2 characters for each S variable . Thus each variable is considered by the VT as
if it were composed of 8 bits for the MOST SIGNIFICANT part and 8 bits for the
LEAST SIGNIFICANT part.
In the example below the PLC asks the VT for the recipe RIC1
S42 S43
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
R I C 1
18.9 Exchange data bits for recipes

Variable S50 enables the PLC to order the sending of a recipe to the VT.
The code for the recipe is found in the variables from S42 ÷ S49.
Variable S51 enables the VT to communicate to the PLC the result of the transfer and
any errors that might have occured.
Bit Word 50 : Exchange bits data in. Bit Word 51 : Exchange bitsS data out.
Synchronised recipe transfer Synchronised recipe transfer
0 0 Timeout on peripheral
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 Recipe requested 4 Recipe code not present
5 5 No PLC data present
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14 End of previous command
15 15 No command from PLC
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Exchange bits for printer

Bit Word 55 : Reading data exchange bits Bit Word 56 : Writing exchange data bits
Commands to printer PLC ⇒ VT Answer from printer VT ⇒ PLC
0 Printer setup bit 0 (*) 0 Printer time-out
1 Printer setup bit 1 (*) 1 Page doesn't exist
2 2 Page printing over
3 3 Report doesn't exist
4 4 Report printing over
5 5 Page being printed
6 6 Report being printed
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 Form feed command 13 Confirms form feed command
14 Zeros number of sheets for alarms 14 Confirms zeroing of number of sheets for
alarms
15 Zeros number of sheets for page 15 Confirms zeroing of number of sheets for
page
Bit 0 Bit 1
0 0 Default VT-EDS
0 1 Serial
1 0 Parallel
1 1 Default VT-EDS
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19 Specifications
VT510 VT520T VT520G VT550
Display
Type LCD backlit with LED LCD backlit
with CCFL
Display format Text Graphic
Lines x characters 4 x 20 4 x 40 8 x 40 16 x 40
Resolution [pixel] 240 x 64 240 x 128
Visible area [mm] 70,4 x 20,8 140,5 x 127,2 x 33,9 123 x 68
23,2
Character matrix in text 5x7 6 x 8 / 12 x 16 / 24 x 32
mode [pixel]
Character size [mm] 2,95 x 4,75 2,8 x 4,9 3,2 x 4,2 3x4
6,5 x 8,5 6x8
12,7 x 17 12 x 16
Display adjustment Trimmer Software
Character fonts ASCII, Katakana ASCII, Katakana,
programmable
Keyboard
Customisable function 12 22 19
keys
Function key leds 24 44 30
Numeric/ operative keys 24 27 27
Numeric/ operative leds 3 6 6
Features
No. of operative / report 2024
pages
Variables per page 8 16 32 48
Data format Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary, BCD, ASCII
Dynamic Text 1024
Alarms / Sub-alarm 1024 / 1024
messages
No. of projects 99
Recipes management Yes
Password Yes
Real-Time clock Yes (battery optional)
Memories
Text (Flash EPROM) 64-256 64-512 Kbytes
Kbytes
Recipe data (RAM) 8 Kbytes 32 Kbytes (standard) -128 Kbytes
(option)
Interfaces
Serial ports for PLC link RS232/422/485/TTY 20 mA
Serial ports for printer or RS232
PC
Parallel port Yes (optional)
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VT510 VT520T VT520G VT550

Networks
PROFIBUS-DP Yes (optional)
INTERBUS-S Yes (optional)
ESA-BUS Master (optional) / Slave
ESA-NET Slave
Programming software
VT-EDS en - 5 languages
Technical Data
Power supply 24 Vdc ± 20%
Power consumption (24 9W 12 W 9W
Vdc)
Protection level IP65 (Front)
Working temperature 0 ... 50 °C 0 ... 40 °C
Storage / transport -20 ... +60 °C
temperature
Humidity (non- 85 % 90 % 85 %
condensing)
Weight 0,8 kg 1,2 kg
Dimensions
External (W x H x D 126 x 196 x 65 252 x 196 x 65
mm.)
Cut-out size (W x H 107 x 178 232 x 178
mm.)
Immunity Nature of disturbance In accordance with norms

From interference Electrostatic discharge. IEC 801-2
Contact. 4 KV
Air. 8 KV
Radio frequency IEC 801-3 / IEC 801-6
irradiation. 10 V/m
Rapid transients. IEC 801-4
Power supply. 2 KV
Serial I/O. 1 KV
From radio Emissions. EN55011
interference Level of radio interference B
ESA reserves the right to make changes to the products without prior notice.
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VT UNIVERSAL OPERATOR TERMINALS
VT600 VT601
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20 description of front and rear
20 Description of front and rear
20.1 Front VT600L e VT600
VT600L VT600
A Graphic display 640 x 480 pixels.

B F keys with one Leds.
C S keys with two Led.
D Number keys.
E Alphabetic keys
F System keys
G Diagnostic LEDs.
Key moves one page foreward or rotates alarm buffer.
Key moves one page backwards or rotates alarm buffer.
Key for entering input phase.
Keys for moving cursor between fields.
Key aknowledge alarms.

Key confirms setting.
Key displays alarm submessages.
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Front VT601L e VT601
VT601
H Self-customizable removable tab.

I Pre-bored holes 1 x 22 mm for EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF BUTTON.
Pre-bored holes 9 x 16 mm for INPUT BUTTONS.
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20 description of front and rear
Rear VT600L e VT600

B CENTRONICS port. Parallel port LPT for printer output (optional).
C1 Port COM1. Serial port for communicating with PLC1.
D RJ11C Jack (No function while printing).
E Power supply connector.
F Switch on/ off.
G Battery housing.
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Rear VT601L e VT601
VT601 and VT601L differ from VT600 and VT600L by having an additional connection
point at the rear. Command devices must be plugged into this point.
INPUTS 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Pin Description
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 + 5V dc
2 Input 1
3 Input 2
4 Input 3
5 Input 4
6 Input 5
7 Input 6
8 Input 7
9 Input 8
10 Input 9
11 Input 10
12 Input 11
IMPORTANT
The inputs are designed for 5V dc max. 500 µA.
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21 dimension and panel cut-outs
21 Dimension and panel cut-outs
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22 Power supply
To supply power to the VT use a 24 VDC ± 20 % - 0.5 A power supply unit.
Pin Power supply connector

4 +L Input for 24V DC power supply.
3 M Input for 0 V power supply.
2 N.C.
1 PE Protective earth.
5 -12 No function while printing.
The power for the VT can be switched off using the switch to the right of the power
connection.
Check the connection using the diagrams below
IMPORTANT
Correct earthing is vital.
Power supply with 0V (M) to PE
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IMPORTANTE
These two configurations will seriously damage VT components.
Dangerous connections
Do not connected the positive power supply to PE.
IMPORTANT
The earth of the devices connected to the serial and/or parallel communication ports
MUST heve the same potential as the 0V supply of the VT.
The circulation of current between the 0V supply and the earth of the communication
ports could cause damage to certain components of the VT or of the devices
connected to it.
CCFL display LAMP
IMPORTANT
VT600 panels are equipped with a lamp giving backlit CCFL display. This lamp has a
limited life.The average life of these lamps depends on the temperature of the
environment in which they work.The maker declares the following for a temperature of
25°:VT600 display STN 20000h.After this time the loss of luminosity may have
reached 50% or even be total.The loss may be much quicker (from 20000h/25000h to
2000h) if the working temperature is close to 0° or above 40°.To increase the life of
the lamp, ESA has created a special bit that switches off the lamp via a PLC
command. This feature is only advised for temperatures near the operational limits.
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VT battery
The battery protects the content of RAM (work recipes) and powers the internal clock
(12 microamps at a temperature of 25°C) in the absence of power supply.
At the moment of purchase there is no battery in the VT, thus inserting it is a matter for
the client.
Battery to be used:
3 1,5 Volt alkaline batteries
MN 1500, LR6, SIZE AA
We recommend substituting the batteries every 12 months.

• When the battery Led (situated on the VT keypad) lights up it means that the
battery should be substituted. The content of the data memory will be lost if the
battery is not renewed.
Apart from this, the VT communicates via the appropriate bit in the VT-PLC data
exchange area that the batteries are flat.
• The the VT must be on when the batteries are changed !!! It is important to pay
great attention not to touch accidentally the electronics of the terminal itself.
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22 power supply
The state of the battery can be read from the “Battery“ led on the front of the VT
Battery led Level

off good
flashing fair - will be flat within max. 12 days
on flat / no battery
N.B. The state of the charge has no effect on the functioning of the VT.
How to insert or change the battery:
• Check that the power supply is connected.

• Take off the back cover of the VT.
• Insert the new battery respecting the polarities.
• Replace the back cover of the VT.
IMPORTANT
Dispose of batteries with care. Do not throw away!.
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23 VT communication ports
COM0 (A) COM1/2/3/4 (C!/C2/C3/C4) CENTRONICS (B)

25 pol male 25 pol female 25 pol female
Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description

1 N.C. 1 N.C. 1 Strobe
2 Tx RS232 OUT 2 Tx RS232 OUT 2 PRN Data 0
3 Rx RS232 IN 3 Rx RS232 IN 3 PRN Data 1
4 RTS RS232 OUT 4 RTS RS232 OUT 4 PRN Data 2
5 CTS RS232 IN 5 CTS RS232 IN 5 PRN Data 3
6 N.C. 6 RTS RS422 - 6 PRN Data 4
7 Signal GND 7 Signal GND 7 PRN Data 5
8 N.C. 8 DCD 8 PRN Data 6
9 N.C. 9 *Tx C.L. + OUT 9 PRN Data 7
10 N.C. 10 Tx Rx485 -IN/OUT 10 N.C.
11 N.C. 11 *Tx C.L. - OUT 11 PRN Busy
12 Tx RS422 -OUT 12 Tx RS422 - OUT 12 N.C.
13 Rx RS422 + IN 13 Rx RS422 + IN 13 N.C.
14 N.C. 14 IKT OUT 14 N.C.
15 N.C. 15 IKR OUT 15 N.C.
16 + 5 VCC 16 + 5 VCC 16 N.C.
17 N.C. 17 RTS RS422 + 17 N.C.
18 + 5 VCC 18 *Rx C.L. + IN 18 Signal GND
19 N.C. 19 CTS RS422 + 19 Signal GND
20 N.C. 20 DTR 20 Signal GND
21 N.C. 21 CTS 422 - 21 Signal GND
22 N.C. 22 Tx Rx485+ IN/OUT 22 Signal GND
23 Tx RS422 + OUT 23 Tx RS422 + OUT 23 Signal GND
24 Rx RS422 - IN 24 Rx RS422 - IN 24 Signal GND
25 N.C. 25 *Rx C.L. - IN 25 Signal GND
* C.L. = Current loop.
Specifications of serial connection cable:

Direct current resistance Max. 151 Ohm/Km
Capacity coupling Max. 29 pF/m
Shielding > 80 % or total
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IMPORTANT
Pay special attention to the choice and layout of connection cables, especially the
cable for the serial connection between the VT and PLC.
Always:
• Find the shortest route
• Lay disturbed cables separately
Disconnect the power supply before connecting or disconnecting the

communication cables.
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VT - PLC communication board

To connect a PLC to the VT a communication board is needed.
A VT can have a maximum of 4 PLCs connected to it.. Consequently up to 4
communication boards are needed.
The number of communication boards should be indicated when making the order.
Failing this the VT can be equipped with these boards at a later date.
23.2 Changing / installing a communication board
Before opening the compartment, check that the VT is off.
• Take the back cover off the VT.

• Take out the CPU board.
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• Insert the communication board into any of the slots ( C ). It does not matter which
slot (COM1, COM2, COM3 or COM4) is used.
The communication board (P) must be configured for the slot chosen using the
jumper:
• Slot COM1 = jumper on COM1
PT1
PT1
PT2
PT2
Board version HW 1.0 Board version HW 2.0
COM PT1 PT2

1 open open
2 closed open
3 open closed
4 closed closed
• Replace the CPU board.

• Replace the back cover of the VT.
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24 PC⇔VT and VT⇔PG connection cables

CVCOM01202 CVCOM01102
CVCOM00202
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25 service page
25 Service page
The service page of the VT is a page containing all the information relating to the VT.
When you press + , the VT emits a beep and enters the service page.
This page displays the characteristics of the VT, that is, the version of hardware, the
size of RAM data memory and the size of flash text memory present in the VT.
This page contains the data relating to the hours, minutes, the day, month and year, to
the project selected and to the printer being used.
Using or , the information can be polled; items of information can be changed by hand
using or .
When the various changes have been completed, by pressing or by using + , you can
confirm the changes effected and exit from the service page.
_______________________________________________________________________________
<ESA elettronica> VT600 Ver 02.03.N
_______________________________________________________________________________
ROM firmware memory : 256 Kb (INTEL 28F001BX-B) ----------------------- 1

RAM data memory : 64 Kb ------------------------------------------ 2
Flash user memory : 128 Kb (AMD 28F512) ----------------------------- 3
Configured ext.processors : 1 ----------------------------------------------- 4
Date : 18.03.96
Time : 08:30:23
LEFT, RIGHT select parameter : HOUR ----------------------------------------- 5

UP, DOWN modifiy parameter: 20 ------------------------------------------- 6
Status : Wating for command ------------------------------------------------- 7
1 Dimension of FW memory present in VT.

2 Size of RAM present in VT.
3 Size of FLASH-EPROM present in VT.
4 Number of boards present in VT.
5 Field for modifying the parameter selected.
6 Field for selecting the parameter to be modified.
7 Current status of VT.
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Selecting the active project

If more than one project has been transmitted to the VT, you can select the project
you want to use.
Activating the project you want:

• Go to field “Project” using or .
• Select the project you want to use using or .
• Confirm choice effected and exit from service page by using or by using + .
25.2 Selecting the printer

The VT is able to control a serial or a parallel printer.
While in the phase of constructing the project, you can choose the type of printer to be
used. Each VT can control a serial printer using the COM0 port.
In any case, the VT can only control one type of printer-it means that both types of
printer cannot be used simultaneously.
The type of printer to be used can be modified by the VT as well as by the project.
To change the printer using the VT:

• Go to field "PRINTER" using or .
• Using or select the type of printer you want to use from the three options available:
• "FROM PROJECT" means that the VT will use the printer identified in the
project.
• "SERIAL" means that the VT will use the serial printer.
• "PARALLEL" means that the VT will use the parallel printer.
• Confirm choices effected and exit from service page by using or by using + .
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Inputting the network parameters

If you intend to use more than one VT connected to a single PLC, you will need to
define the network parameters.
The parameters to be defined for more than one VT to communicate with a single PLC
are:
• Address to assign to VT.
− 0 to indicate to the VT that it is a master VT
− Number 1 to number 31 to indicate to the VT that it is a slave VT whose address
is equal to the number assigned
• Only for the master VT
− Number of slave VTs connected, maximum 31.

• Select the address to be assigned to the VT using or .
• Go to field "MAX STATION", using or .
• Exit from service page by using or by using + .
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26 Status page
The status page of the VT is a page containing all the information relating to the
various kinds of error to which the VT is subject.
To access the status page press + . The VT will emit a beep and enter this page.
The status page contains the type of driver transmitted to the VT and sixteen dots.
Each dot is assigned to a bit and consequently to an error message. The message
related to each dot can be displayed by moving with the help of or .
If there are errors in the VT, this page will display instead of a dot or dots one or more
asterisks corresponding to these errors. Using or you will be able to see the nature of
the error and therefore take measures to eliminate it.
To exit from the status page press + .
BOARD# PROT.TYPE REVISION INTERNAL CONNECTION

_______________________________________________________________________________
┌ ────── 1) SIEMENS 90-115 01.01.N Ok ----------------------- 1

 ┌ ──── 2) Not Present -------------- 1
  ┌ ── 3) Not Present -------------- 1
   ┌ 4) Not Present -------------- 1
   
BIT 15: . . . . Communication Broken
14: . . . . Protocol Error
13: . . . .
12: . . . .
10: . . . .
11: . . . .
10: . . . . HDLC Protocol Error
9: . . . . Board in Service Mode
8: . . . . No Protocol Present
7: . . . . Board Busy by HDLC functions
6: . . . . Board Busy by PLC functions
5: . . . . Wrong HDLC Command
4: . . . . Data not Exists in PLC
3: . . . . Data List Not Activated
2: . . . . Data not Ready
1: . . . .
0: . . . . Data List not Present
    └ --------------------------------------------------------- 2
└ ┴ ┴ ┴ ------------------------------------------------------------ 3
1 Type of driver.
2 Error message.
3 Status of error bits.
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The possible error messages are as follows:
Bit Meaning
0 The data requested belongs to a non-existent list.
1 Some VT slaves not present have been declared, or, alternatively, communication with slaves
present has been interrupted. Refer to chapter “ESA-BUS Network”.
2 The data requested in display has not yet been read by the VT.
3 An operation has been carried out on an item of data belonging to a list that has not yet been
interpreted, or that has been interpreted and subsequently disabled.
4 The operation requested has been carried out on an item of data not present in the PLC.
6 The PLC has been asked to carry out a function before finishing the previous one.
7 Errors have been detected in the data exchange between the VT and the PC.
8 Communication between VT and PLC interrupted.
The possible solutions are as follows:
Bit Meaning
4 Check whether the PLC WORDs are all accessible.
8 Check the cable connectiong the VT to the PLC.
If the problem persists contact your supplier.
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27 Error messages
The VT may display on its screen while in operation certain operation error messages
or program error messages.
The messages are as follows:
NUMBER TYPE OF ERROR DESCRIPTION

ERROR 1 Too much data in page: X Means that the maximum number of data per page has been
exceeded in the page in question.
ERROR 2 Page not found: X Means that the page X has been called up, but does not exist
in the user program.
ERROR 3 Starting page not defined. Means that no sequence declaration has been made in the
program; there is therefore no definition of the starting page.
ERROR 4 Data not found: X. Means that the datum X is not present in the database.
ERROR 5 Recipe data not found: X. Means that the datum X is not present in the database of
recipe data.
ERROR 6 Command not recognised Means that a command on page X has not been recognised.
in page: X.
ERROR 7 Object not found. Means that the object to be displayed does not exist in the
page.
ERROR 8 Report not found. Means that the report to be printed does not exists.
ERROR 10 Wrong PLC in project. Means that the project which has been transmitted to the VT
was made for a different PLC with a different driver
Useful advice for overcoming these errors:

• ERROR 1: Erase some date on the page X
• ERRORS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8: Check the project again, there could be errors
there. In these cases it is advisable to use the “Full compilation” in the transmission
to VT phase.
To find out how to transfer the driver or the project, see the sections "Loading the
driver in a VT" and "Loading the project in the VT".
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28 Contrast adjustment
The display contrast can be re-adjusted using the + or + .
If you want to set the contrast at medium, press + .
Once the contrast has been re-adjusted as desired, press + to confirm the changes
made.
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29 VT memories
A Recipe memory (RAM)

B Project memory (FLASH)
C Firmware memory (FLASH)
A new 1 Mb text memory expansion (for project) is available using the VT600 series
terminals with rel. 3.
Memory Standard Optional

Recipe memory 64 kByte 256 kByte
Project memory 128 kByte
Project memory 1 MByte
Failure to respect these installation instructions can cause serious damage to

the apparatus.
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How to install or change the memory in your VT:

• Remove the rear cover of the VT.
• Using the illustration on the cover, locate on the VT the memory to be installed or
substituted.
• Remove memory chips
• Insert new memory chips
• WARNING
Using a 1 Mb text memory (VT6 TXM1M - 29F040) the 2 jumpers MUST be
placed on pins on the right, in the position “1M” to avoid any damage on
the chip. Using any other text memory type, the 2 jumpers must be placed
on pins on the left position.
1M
1Mb memory
Other memories
1M
Firmware memory
Text memory
Data memory
• Replace the cover.
Now the power supply can be reconnected and VT programming operations can start
again.
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30 ESA-BUS network
With the ESA-BUS network you can connect many VTs to a single PLC. The system is
made up of one master VT connected to the PLC and to up to 31 slave VTs.
To make the network function, the ESA-BUS board must be inserted in the VT that is
to be used as master.
The job of the master VT is to interact with the PLC on its own account and for the
other VTs.
Each VT connected in the network must have its own address, unique in that network;
there must never be two or more VTs with the same address.
The address of the master VT is always 0, the slaves can have addresses from 1 to
31. It is essential that the connected slaves have consecutive addresses, starting from
1 and running to the number of VTs in network (maximum of 31).
The master VT carries out the data exchange starting with slave no. 1 and finishing
with the last SLAVE declared (maximum 31).
ESA-BUS connection scheme
VT VT VT5MT20 VT
Master 0 Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave ...31
PLC
ESA-BUS
COM COM COM0 COM
COM
+ + +
P/S
24V - - -
PE
• Use a single power supply unit to supply all the VTs connected in the network.
• The earth connections must all be of the same potential.
IMPORTANT
power cables or other industrial devices, which, in principle act as sources of
interference (frequency converters, motors, etc.).
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Defining the master VT parameters

Using the service page, input the address to be assigned to the master VT, that is 0,
and the number of slave VTs (maximum 31).

• Select the number "0" using or .
• Go to field "MAX STATION" using or .
• Exit from service page by using or + .
30.2 Master VT error signals

While operating in network, the master VT may signal, using Led X0, the existence of
a communications error in the network.
This Led lights up when there is no communication with the VT5MT20 keypads or with
the PLC. If the master VT notes the absence of communication with the PLC Led X0
flashes. If communication resumes Led X0 goes off.
If the master VT detects the absence of communication with the VT5MT20 keyboards,
Led X0 flashes and continues to flash even if communication resumes.
To extinguish Led X0:

• Enter the status page with + .
• Move onto asterisk signalling error with or .
• Press .
• Move onto asterisk signalling number of keypad where the error is with or .
• Press + .
• Exit from status page with + .
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VT VT5MTxx VT5MTxx VT5MTxx
MASTER 0 SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 SLAVE ... 31
DB 22 pole male DB 9 pole female DB 9 pole female DB 9 pole female
COM0 COM0 COM0
22 3 3 3
120 120
Ohm Ohm
10 8 8 8
25
18
15

VT MASTER 0 VT SLAVE 1 VT5MTxx SLAVE 2 VT SLAVE ... 31
DB 25 pole male DB 25 pole male DB 9 pole female DB 25 pole male
COM1 COM0 COM1
22 22 3 22
120 120
Ohm Ohm
10 10 8 10
4 4 4
5 5 5
7 7 7
25 25 25
18 18 18
15 15 15
For serial cable ESA-BUS1 and for serial cable ESA-BUS2:

• It is essential to use a twisted serial cable with total shielding with a pair of
conductors of 0.22mm² and an characteristic impedance of 120 Ohms.
• It is essential to use a shielded serial connector.
• The resistors are placed solely at the physical extremes of the ESA-BUS network.
The 120 Ohm resistance’s are placed only at the physical extremes of the ESA-
BUS network, salded in the connector housing.
• It is essential that the cable shield be soldered onto the metal cases of all the
• connectors that are then connected to the VTs in the network.
IMPORTANT
power cables other industrial devices, which, in principle, might act as sources of
interference (activators, inverters etc.).
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31 Ascon thermoregulators
VT600 can communicate simultaneously with a PLC and the 255 ASCON thermoregolators connected
with one another in a network. Each thermoregulator must have its own address different from that of
any other themoregulator present.
Communication with the thermoregulator is over the serial port COM (RS232).
During the creation of the project, you must declare the type of PLC you intend to connect with COM1-
4,as well as the series of ASCON thermoregolators you intend to connect to COM1-4 using the
appropriate translator.
Once the project has been created, it must be transferred to the VT, updating where necessary the
communications drivers on COM1-4.
N.B.: to avoid malfunctioning of the VT,it is important that both the driver on COM1-4, be
transferred using exactly the same version of VT-EDS.
Once the project has been transferred - and perhaps the two drivers - you must disconnect the VT-PC
connecting cable and connect the VT-Thermoregulator cable to COM.
WIRING DIAGRAM
VT - LINE CONCENTRATOR - THERMOREGULATORS
WIRING SCHEME
VT - LINE CONCENTRATOR
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32 Loading the Firmware in a VT

be activated during the transfer of the firmware from PC.
transfer, at the end of which the VT emits a “beep" and the PC confirms that the
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Firmware transfer
START
Select
CONNECTION WITH VT
from main menu
Select "Services"
PC shows mask
for selecting
"service" operations
Select
"Tx. Firmware"
Is the firmware version

Yes on the VT is higher No
than 02.02.A ?
The PC transfers the firmware, Wait for inversion of flashes

then display the message message.
'New firmware transferred'.
The flashes have been
programmed.
Switch off VT again and
invert flashes
END
Switch on VT again and
enter service page
Reselect the option

"Tx. Firmware"
Wait for the inversion of

flashes message.
The flashes have been

programmed.
Switch off VT and
invert flashes.
END
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33 Loading the board driver into the VT

be activated during the transfer of the driver from PC.
transfer, at the end of which the VT emits a “beep" and the PC confirms that the
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Transfering the board driver
START
Select
CONNECTION WITH VT
from main menu
Select "Services"
PC shows mask
for selecting
"service" operations
Select
"Tx. Driver"
PC shows mask for

selecting number of card
to be programmed
Select desired number

according to procedures
described in general section
PC shows mask for

selecting the driver to be
sent to the panel
Select appropriate driver

from list
PC transfers driver
selected.
END
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34 Loading the project in the VT

be activated during the transfer of the project from PC.
transfer, at the end of which the VT emits a "beep" and starts to display and manage
the transferred project.
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Loading the project
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35 Area data exchange

A memory area in the PLC with consecutive words can be used to exchange data
between the PLC and the terminal. Each data exchange word will belong to one of the
following categories:
• variables that the VT reads continuously from the PLC (Read).
• variables that the VT writes continuously to the PLC (Write).
To this last category can be added another two categories:
• variables that the VT writes only after a key (Write key) has been pressed.
• variables that the VT writes only after an F-key has pressed/released. (Write input).
DEC Type Register Contents

+0 W Clock hours in BCD (00.23)
+1 W Clock minutes in BCD (00..59)
+2 W Clock seconds in BCD (00.59)
+3 W Day of month in BCD (01..31)
+4 W Month BCD (01..12)
+5 W Year in BCD (00..99)
+6 W Day of week BCD (0=Mon,06=Sun)
+7 W Sequence currently displayed
+8 W Page currently displayed
+9 R Num. word alarms dedicated to periph. 1
+ 10 R Num. word alarms dedicated to periph. 2
+ 13 W ASCII value of last key pressed
+ 14 R Offset 1st word alarms from visual. Offset last word alarms from visual.
+ 15 R Offset 1st word alarms from printer Offset last word alarms from printer
+ 16 W Decodif. bit Groups Keys, Special keys
+ 17 W Decodif. bit F keys, Clr, Alarm, Help
+ 18 W Decodif. bit Number keys, +, -, .
+ 19 W Decodif. bit Letter keys, Space
+ 20 W Decodif. bit Keys S1...S15
+ 21 W Decodif. bit Keys S16...S22
+ 22 R Steady LEDs Keys F, Clr, Alarm, Help
+ 23 R Steady red LEDs Keys S1...S15
+ 24 R Steady red LEDs Keys S16..S22
+ 25 R Steady green LEDs Keys S1...S15
+ 26 R Steady green LEDs Keys S16..S22
+ 27 R Flashing LEDs. Keys F, Clr, Alarm, Help
+ 28 R Flashing red LEDs Keys S1...S15
+ 29 R Flashing red LEDs Keys S16...S22
+ 30 R Flashing green LEDs Keys S1...S15
+ 31 R Flashing green LEDs Keys S16...S22
+ 32 R Forcing page in sequence
+ 33 R Forcing sequence
+ 34 R Forcing page (inhibit sequence)
+ 35 W Writing Data exchange bit
+ 36 R Reading data exchange bit
+ 37 W State of inputs S1...S15 (VT600) / Inputs 1...11 (VT601)
+ 38 W State of inputs S16...S22 (VT600)
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DEC Type Register Contents

+ 39 R Inputs S1...S15 Flip-Flop/Real-Time
+ 40 R Inputs S16...S22 Flip-Flop/Real-Time
+ 41 R Red LEDs inputs S1...S15 Panel/PLC
+ 42 R Red LEDs inputs S16...S22 Panel/PLC
+ 43 R Green LEDs inputs S1...S15 Panel/PLC
+ 44 R Green LEDs inputs S16...S22 Panel/PLC
+ 45 R Steady red LEDs inputs S1...S15
+ 46 R Steady red LEDs inputs S16...S22
+ 47 R Flashing red LEDs inputs S1...S15
+ 48 R Flashing red LEDs inputs S16...S22
+ 49 R Steady green LEDs inputs S1...S15
+ 50 R Steady green LEDs inputs S16...S22
+ 51 R Flashing green LEDs inputs S1...S15
+ 52 R Flashing green LEDs inputs S16...S16
+ 53 W Synchronized recipe transfer Periph.1-4
+ 54 R StartTx - EndTx Peripheral 1
+ 57 R StartTx - EndTX Peripheral 4
+ 58 W Number recipes remaining
+ 59 W Number recipes already written
+ 60 R Filler Peripheral 1 variables READ
+ 61 R Filler peripheral 2 variables READ
+ 64 W Filler peripheral 5 variables READ
+ 65 R Recipe code requested by PLC. Part 1
+ 73 R Commands for data recipe from PLC to VT
+ 74 W Commands for data recipe from PLC to VT
+ 75 W Printing page number
+ 76 W Number of alarms printing page
+ 77 R Printing page
+ 78 R Commands to printer
+ 79 W Answer from printer
+ 80 R Printing report
+ 81 R Timer assigned to synchro-symbols
+ 82 W Progressive number of data being modified
+ 83 W Number alarms selected
Type Description
R Read
W Write
35.1
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ASCII value of last key pressed

Word 13: ASCII value of last key pressed
Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key Dec Key
13 53 5 84 T 109 S8 219 + F1
54 6 85 U 110 S9 220 + F2
20 55 7 86 V 111 S10 221 + F3
21 56 8 87 W 112 S11 222 + F4
22 57 9 88 X 113 S12 223 + F5
23 89 Y 114 S13 224 + F6
24 65 A 90 Z 115 S14 225 + F7
25 66 B 91 F1 116 S15 226 + F8
26 67 C 92 F2 117 S16 227 + F9
27 68 D 93 F3 118 S17 228 + F10
28 69 E 94 F4 119 S18 229 + F11
29 70 F 95 F5 120 S19
71 G 96 F6 121 S20
32 72 H 97 F7 122 S21
73 I 98 F8 123 S22
43 + 74 J 99 F9
75 K 100 F10 141 +
45 - 76 L 101 F11
46 . 77 M 102 S1 148 +
78 N 103 S2 149 +
48 0 79 O 104 S3 150 +
49 1 80 P 105 S4 151 +
50 2 81 Q 106 S5
51 3 82 R 107 S6 155 +
52 4 83 S 108 S7 156 +
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Number alarm Word

The variable S14 acts globally and determines which "block" of alarms out of the 64
alarm words available should be monitored by the VT.
To clarify the function of and thus determine the value to introduce, let us sum up the
situation of the alarm words in the case under examination by means of the table set out
below.

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Keeping in mind the table on the previous page, let us suppose we want to control on
the VT the"block" of alarm words highlighted below.

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The value to insert in S14 must be written by the PLC and it must be remembered that
S14 (16 bits) is divided into 2 bytes, one( the HIGH BYTE ) determining the alarm
word at the BEGINNING of the block, while the other (the LOW BYTE) determines the
alarm word at the END of the block.
DATA EXCHANGE WORD S14

LIMITS OF THE BLOCK OF ALARMS TO BE DISPLAYED
BIT 8 ÷ 15 (HIGH BYTE) BIT 0 ÷ 7 (LOW BYTE)
OFFSET 1ª ALARM WORD TO BE OFFSET LAST ALARM WORD TO BE

DISPLAYED DISPLAYED
The values to introduce in the 2 bytes must be expressed in HEXADECIMAL

format.
In the present case the value to introduce in the high byte must be 3 decimal ( 3 hex ),
while the low byte must have a value of 10 decimal ( A hex ).
The hexadecimal value to introduce into S14 will therefore be 030A hex.
With S14 set in this way, the VT600 will be able to display the alarm words from word
3 (PLC SIEMENS DB5 DW3) to word 10 (not used). Consequently all the alarm words
of the PLC OMRON will be displayed, while the first 2 alarm words of the PLC
SIEMENS (DB5 DW0 and DW1) will be ignored.
35.3
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Key decoding
Bit Word 16: Bit decodification key group Bit Word 17: Bit decodification F, clr, alarm, help
and special keys keys
0 Any key 0
1 Number keys, "+" and "-" 1 F1 Key
2 Letter keys, 2 F2 Key
3 3 F3 Key
4 4 F4 Key
5 S1 ... S22 keys 5 F5 Key
6 6 F6 Key
7 Any key 7 F7 Key
8 8 F8 Key
9 9 F9 Key
10 10 F10 Key
11 11 F11 Key
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Bit Word 18:Bit decodification number keys Bit Word 19: Bit decodification Letter Keys
0 0 Key 0 A/B Key
1 1 Key 1 C/D Key
2 2 Key 2 E/F Key
3 3 Key 3 G/H Key
4 4 Key 4 I/J Key
5 5 Key 5 K/L Key
6 6 Key 6 M/N Key
7 7 Key 7 O/P Key
8 8 Key 8 Q/R Key
9 9 Key 9 S/T Key
10 “+” Key 10 U/V Key
11 “-”Key 11 W/X Key
12 “.”Key 12 Y/Z Key
13 13 SPACE/- Key
14 14
15 15
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Bit Word 20: Bit decodific. S1 .. S15 Keys Bit Word 21: Bit decodific. S15 .. S22 Keys
0 0 S16 Key
1 S1 Key 1 S17 Key
2 S2 Key 2 S18 Key
3 S3 Key 3 S19 Key
4 S4 Key 4 S20 Key
5 S5 Key 5 S21 Key
6 S6 Key 6 S22 Key
7 S7 Key 7
8 S8 Key 8
9 S9 Key 9
10 S10 Key 10
11 S11 Key 11
12 S12 Key 12
13 S13 Key 13
14 S14 Key 14
15 S15 Key 15
35.4 Exchange bits for leds

Bit Word 22: Steady LEDs Bit Word 27 : Flashing LEDs
F, clr, alarm, help Keys F, clr, alarm, help Keys
0 0
1 F1 Key 1 F1 Key
2 F2 Key 2 F2 Key
3 F3 Key 3 F3 Key
4 F4 Key 4 F4 Key
5 F5 Key 5 F5 Key
6 F6 Key 6 F6 Key
7 F7 Key 7 F7 Key
8 F8 Key 8 F8 Key
9 F9 Key 9 F9 Key
10 F10 Key 10 F10 Key
11 F11 Key 11 F11 Key
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
0 0 Red LED Key S16
1 Red LED Key S1 1 Red LED Key S17
7 Red LED Key S7 7
8 Red LED Key S8 8
9 Red LED Key S9 9
10 Red LED Key S10 10
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Bit Word 25: Steady green LEDs keys Bit Word 26: Steady green LEDs keys
0 0 Red LED Key S16
7 Red LED Key S7 7
8 Red LED Key S8 8
9 Red LED Key S9 9
Bit Word 28: Flashing red LEDs keys Bit Word 29: Flashing red LEDs keys
0 0 Red LED Key S16
7 Red LED Key S7 7
8 Red LED Key S8 8
9 Red LED Key S9 9
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Bit Word 30: Flashing green LEDs keys Bit Word 31: Flashing green LEDs keys
0 0 Green LED Key S16
1 Green LED Key S1 1 Green LED Key S17
7 Green LED Key S7 7
35.5 Status bits

Bit Word 35: Writing data exchange bits Bit Word 36: Reading exchange data bits
VT ⇔ PLC PLC ⇔ VT
0 Values: 0 BEEP (1=on)
1 000 Normal; 001 Input; 010 Alarm; 1 Disable BEEP when keys pressed
011 Error; 100 Helpalarm;
2 101 display status 110 Recipe Direct. 2 Enable BEEP when INPUT changes state
3 Presence of alarm messages 3 Enable BEEP in presence of alarms
4 Writing completed (ENTER) 4 Confirm data writing completed
5 5 Automatic rotation of the alarms
6 Battery state 6 Priority to alarms on page.
(1 = charged, 0 = discharged)
7 Start communication 7 Confirm start communication
8 Printing buffer for alarms full 8 Lamp LCD (1=off) *
9 Printing buffer for alarms printed 9 Print alarm buffer
10 Printing buffer for alarms deleted 10 Delete print buffer of alarms
11 HardCopy finished 11 Execute HardCopy
12 Print buffer for alarms empty. 12 Bit password 1
13 13 Bit password 2
14 Watch Dog (always set to 1 from panel) 14 Bit password 3
15 Real Time (=1 when a key is held down) 15 Bit password 4
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Exchange bits for inputs

Variables S37 and S38 contain the status of the S keys of the VT600 only if these
keys have been configured as inputs.
In the case of VT601 the sole variable to be used is S37, in that this VT can use no
more than 11 inputs.
By status we mean the value acquired by the key in the PLC. This value may be either
1 or 0.
As distinct from variables S20 and S21, these variables can contain several bits set at
1 at the same time.
Indeed, if the S keys are configured as inputs and to work in REAL TIME mode, by
pressing several S keys at the same time, the corresponding bits will be set at 1.
Example 1:
• Let us imagine that we want to configure the S keys as inputs and to work in FLIP
FLOP mode.
• Let us suppose that in the PLC the word has been set at 1.
By pressing an S key the VT will set the corresponding bit at 0.
Example 2:
• Let us imagine that we want to configure the S keys as inputs and to work in REAL
TIME mode.
• Let us suppose that in the PLC the word has been set at 1.
By pressing an S key the VT will set the corresponding bit at 1 and the remaining bits
at 0.
It is worth remembering that the VT rewrites the whole word.

These variables are introduced into the WRITE INPUT area.
Bit Word 37: Input status S1 ... S15 Bit Word 38: Input status S16 ... S22
0 0 Input Key S16
1 Input Key S1 1 Input Key S17
7 Input Key S7 7
8 Input Key S8 8
9 Input Key S9 9
10 Input Key S10 10
11 Input Key S11 11
12 Input Key S12 12
13 Input Key S13 13
14 Input Key S14 14
15 Input Key S15 15
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Variables S39 and S40 are used whenever you want to change the configuration of
the S keys of the VT600, which have been configured as inputs, independently of the
setting effected by VT-EDS.
S keys can operate in REAL TIME or in FLIP-FLOP mode.
When the key-related bit is set at 0, the corresponding S key will operate in REAL
TIME mode; alternatively, when the bit is set at 1 the S key will function in FLIP-FLOP
mode.
When these variables are put in the data exchange area, the VT will use the
appropriate bits to configure the S keys, ignoring the settings made through the VT-
EDS. Thus if you intend using the settings made with VT-EDS, it is not necessary to
insert these variables in the data exchange area of VT600.
These variables are introduced in the READ area.
Bit Word 39: Input selection S1 ... S15 Bit Word 40: Input selection S16 ... S22
Filp-Flop / Real-Time Filp-Flop / Real-Time
0 0 Input S16 Key
1 Input S1 Key 1 Input S17 Key
7 Input S7 Key 7
8 Input S8 Key 8
9 Input S9 Key 9
10 Input S10 Key 10
11 Input S11 Key 11
12 Input S12 Key 12
13 Input S13 Key 13
14 Input S14 Key 14
15 Input S15 Key 15
State Mode
0 Input Real-Time
1 Input Flip-Flop
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Exchange bits for inputs leds

The variables from S41 to S44 determine whether the LED should be controlled
internally or with the PLC.
These variables can only be used if the S keys have been configured as inputs.
If the status of the bit related to the key is at 0 (zero) it means that only the PLC
controls the led of that key; otherwise (status of bit at 1) the control of the led of that
key is both VT and via the PLC.
If you enable the data exchange containing these variables the settings effected by
VT-EDS will no longer be valid. It is those set by the PLC that will be valid.
With the bit status at 1 (controlled both internally), priority goes to control by the
PLC in the event of a conflict (if you try to switch on the same led using both internal
and PLC control).
Bit Word 41: Red LED inputs keys Bit Word 42: Red LED inputs keys
S1 ... S15 VT/PLC S16... S22 VT/PLC
0 0 Red LED input Key S16
1 Red LED input Key S1 1 Red LED input Key S17
7 Red LED input Key S7 7
Bit Word 43: Green LED inputs keys Bit Word 44: Green LED inputs keys
S1 ... S15 VT/PLC S16 ... S22 VT/PLC
0 0 Green LED input Key S16
1 Green LED input Key S1 1 Green LED input Key S17
7 Green LED input Key S7 7
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The variables from S45 alla S52 determine the coming on or going off of the LEDs as
well as their mode of operation.
These variables can only be used if yu have opted for internal control of the LEDs
Using these variables the PLC can change the behaviour of the internal control of the
leds of S keys configured as inputs, independently of the setting executed via the
menu CONFIGURE Ö LED S KEYS (see previous page).
If these variables are not introduced into the data exchange, the settings made with
the menu mentioned above will be right. If, on the other hand, you want to use these
variables, the internal control of the S key leds will be subordinated to the status of the
bits of these variables (1 bit for each S key led), i.e. the VT-EDS settings will no
longer be valid; instead only the corresponding values present in the PLC will be
used.
If you use VT-EDS to set the RED and GREEN LEDs related to S key1 such that they
are INTERNALLY controlled (by pressing that key , which has been configured as an
input), then both the RED LED and the GREEN LED will come on automatically
without the PLC doing any forcing.
If variables S45 ÷ S52 are introduced into the data exchange of the VT600, the RED
and GREEN leds of key S1 light up only if the bits of these variables associated to
them are set at status 1, that is:
BIT 1 of S45 at status 1 = RED led of key S1 switched on internally in FIXED mode.
BIT 1 of S47 at status 1 = RED led of key S1 switched on internally in BLINKING
mode.
BIT 1 of S49 at status 1 = GREEN led of key S1 switched on internally in FIXED
mode.
BIT 1 of S51 at status 1 = GREEN led of key S1 switched on internally in BLINKING
mode.
Bit Word 45: Steady red LEDs Bit Word 46: Steady red LEDs
Input keys S1 ... S15 Input keys S16... S22
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Bit Word 47: Flashing red LEDs Bit Word 48: Flashing red LEDs
Input keys S1 ... S15 Input keys S16 ... S22
Bit Word 49: Steady green LEDs Bit Word 50: Steady green LEDs
Input keys S1 ... S15 Input keys S16... S22
Bit Word 51: Flashing green LEDs Bit Word 52: Flashing green LEDs
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Bit Word 51: Flashing green LEDs Bit Word 52: Flashing green LEDs
35.8 Data exchange bits for the data memory

Variable S53 is a variable used to signal to the PLC that the VT is about to make a
synchronized recipe transfer.
This variable works strictly in combination with the variables from S54 to S57.
When you insert S53 in the WRITE data exchange, one or more variables between
S54 and S57 need to be inserted in the READ data exchange -how many will depend
on the number of PLCs the VT600 is connected to. Otherwise no transfer will be
possible.
Each variable relates to a given peripheral, i.e.:
• Variable S54 peripheral 1.
These variables operate, as already explained, in a strictly linked way.
To understand how they work, let us follow the steps described below:
Using synchronized transfer for peripheral 1.

• VT raises bit 0 of S53 and waits for the PLC to confirm before starting to transfer
the recipe.
• The PLC must raise bit 0 of S54, to confirm to the VT that it can start transferring
(Max. 2 sec.).
• The VT sets bit 0 of variable S53at 0.
• The VT starts transferring the recipe.
• When the transfer is over the VT raises bit 4 of S53 and waits for the PLC to
confirm the termination of the transmission by raising bit 1 of S54 (Max. 2 sec.).
• The VT sets bit 4 of S53 at 0.
• Transfer phase over.
The steps described above are valid for each of the four peripherals not just one, only
that, with the additional peripherals, different bits are used in place of S53, and
different READ variables for S54, depending on the peripheral used.
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Bit Parola 53: BIT di scambio dati in scrittura. Bit Parola 54: BIT di scambio dati in lettura.
Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato
0 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 1 0 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 1
1 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 2 1 End trasmissione ricetta Periferica 1
2 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 3 2
3 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 4 3
4 End trasmissione ricetta Periferica 1 4
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Bit Parola 55: BIT di scambio dati in lettura. Bit Parola 56: BIT di scambio dati in lettura.
Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato
0 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 2 0 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 3
1 End trasmissione ricetta Periferica 2 1 End trasmissione ricetta Periferica 3
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
Bit Parola 57: BIT di scambio dati in lettura.

Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato
0 Start trasmissione ricetta Periferica 4
1 End trasmissione ricetta Periferica 4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Bit Parola 57: BIT di scambio dati in lettura.

Trasferimento Ricette Sincronizzato
13
14
15
35.9 Exchange data for Recipe Codes

The variables from S65 to S72 contain the recipe code, in ASCII, that the PLC asks
the VT to transfer to it.
This code must be written by the PLC, using the number of characters used in the
recipe code structure in the VT-EDS.
Example:
If a 4 character code has been declared for a recipe in the VT-EDS, the PLC must
write that code in ASCII using all 4 characters and consequently the using variables
S65 and S66. The other variables, those from S67 to S72, are ignored by the VT.
Thus 2 characters for each S variable . Thus each variable is considered by the VT as
if it were composed of 8 bits for the MOST SIGNIFICANT part and 8 bits for the
LEAST SIGNIFICANT part.
In the example below the PLC asks the VT for the recipe RIC1
S65 S66
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
R I C 1
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Exchange data bits for recipes

Variable S73 enables the PLC to order the sending of a recipe to the VT.
The code for the recipe is found in the variables from S65 ÷ S72.
Variable S74 enables the VT to communicate to the PLC the result of the transfer and
any errors that might have occured.
Bit Parola 73: BIT di scambio dati in lettura. Bit Parola 74: BIT di scambio dati in scrittura
Ricetta richiesta da PLC Ricetta richiesta da PLC
0 0 Timeout sulla periferica 1
4 Richiesta di ricetta 4 Codice ricetta non esistente
5 5 Nessun dato PLC esistente
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14 Fine comando precedente
15 15 Nessun comando da PLC
35.11 Exchange bits for printer

Bit Word 78: Reading data exchange bits Bit Word 79: Writing exchange data bits
Commands to printer PLC ⇒ VT Answer from printer VT ⇒ PLC
0 Printer setup bit 0 (*) 0 Printer time-out
1 Printer setup bit 1 (*) 1 Page doesn't exist
2 2 Page printing over
3 3 Report doesn't exist
4 4 Report printing over
5 5 Page being printed
6 6 Report being printed
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 Form feed command 13 Confirms form feed command
14 Zeros number of sheets for alarms 14 Conf. zeroing of number of sheets for alarms
15 Zeros number of sheets for page 15 Conf. zeroing of number of sheets for page
Bit 0 Bit 1
0 0 Default VT-EDS
0 1 Serial
1 0 Parallel
1 1 Default VT-EDS
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36 Specifications
VT600 VT601
Display
Type LCD backlit with CCFL
Display format Grafico
Resolution [pixel] 640 x 480
Visible area 179.17 x 134.37 mm
Pixel dimension 0.25 x 0.25 mm
Pixel pitch 0.28 x 0.28 mm
Display adjustment Software
Keyboard
Function keys 11
Alphanumeric keys 37
Personalized command keys 22 Space for assembly
Command key leds 44 No
Total keys 70 48
Features
No. of operative / report 2024
pages
Variables per page 128
Data format Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary, BCD, ASCII
Dynamic Text 1024
Alarms / Sub-alarm 1024 / 1024
messages
No. of projects 99
Recipes management Yes
Password Yes
Real-Time clock Yes (battery optional)
Memories
Text (Flash EPROM) 128 - 256 - 512 - 1 Mbyte
Recipe data (RAM) 64 - 256 Kbyte
Interfaces
Serial ports for printer or PC RS232/422
Intelligent cards for com. 4 (COM1/2/3/4)
PLC/ PC/ Modem RS232/422/485/TTY-20mA
Parallel port Centronics
Programming software
VT-EDS - 5 languages
Technical Data
Power supply 24 VCC ± 20%
Consumption 10 W
Front protection IP65
Operating temperature 0 ... 50 °C
Storage temperature -20 ... +70 °C
Humidity (non-condensing) 90 %
Weigh 4.5 Kg.
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VT600 VT601
Technical Data
Calendar clock with battery Yes
Buffer memory for alarms Yes
Number for input 2
Potential separation Yes
Input current for signal “1” 6 mA (a 24V)
Output current for signal “1” 50 mA (a 24V)
Protection for short-circuit No
Dimensioni
External (W x H x D mm.) 327 x 430 x 75
Cut-out size (W x H mm.) 282 x 393
ESA reserves the right to make changes to the products without prior notice.
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37 customer service
37 Customer service
In the event of problems relating to our terminals, please contact our Customer
Services Department. The Department is open on working days only during normal
office hours.
Should it be necessary to return the terminal for repair, please state:

• name/style of company;
• product code;
• serial number;
• detailed description of the problem and the conditions in which
• it manifests itself;
• person to be contacted should further information be required;
• other relevant information.
The form below is set out to avoid unnecessary delay. Please return it with the
terminal to be repaired.
IMPORTANT
ESA will accept: • goods (carriage paid by client).
• goods (carriage paid by ESA only with priorauthorization).
ESA will not accept: costs of return of any goods without prior authorization.
Connectors, cables and other accessories need not be returned (unless related to the
problem).
Thank you for your collaboration.
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY ...............7

2.1 Disturbance suppression circuit with RC ...................................................................................8

2.2 Disturbance suppression circuit with Diode ..............................................................................9

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR VT500

3 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT AND REAR VT ............................................................11

3.1 Front and rear VT510 ...................................................................................................................11

3.2 Front VT520T ................................................................................................................................13

3.3 Front VT520G................................................................................................................................14

3.4 Front VT550 ..................................................................................................................................15

3.5 Rear VT520T / VT520G / VT550 ...................................................................................................16

4 DIMENSION AND PANEL CUT-OUTS ...................................................................17

5 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................18

6 VT COMMUNICATION PORTS ...............................................................................22

7 PC⇔VT COM0 9 PIN F. CONNECTION CABLES..................................................24

8 SERVICE PAGE ......................................................................................................25

8.1 Selecting the active project ........................................................................................................26

8.2 Selecting the printer ....................................................................................................................26

8.3 Inputting the network parameters..............................................................................................27

11 BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT.................................................31

13 ESA-BUS NETWORK ........................................................................................... 34

13.1 ESA-BUS board ......................................................................................................................... 35

13.2 Defining the master VT parameters ........................................................................................ 35

13.3 Master VT error signals ............................................................................................................ 36

13.4 Connection cable for ESA-BUS1 network .............................................................................. 37

13.5 Connection cable for ESA-BUS2 network .............................................................................. 37

14 FIELD NETWORK ................................................................................................. 38

14.1.1 VT5PROFI/DP card............................................................................................................. 38

14.1.2 How the VT works in the net............................................................................................. 38

14.1.3 Configuration SW .............................................................................................................. 38

15 ASCON THERMOREGULATORS (DRIVER ON COM0)...................................... 40

16 LOADING THE DRIVER IN A VT .......................................................................... 41

16.1 General programming operations ........................................................................................... 41

16.2 Operations on PC for FW/driver COM1 transfer .................................................................... 42

16.3 Operations on PC for driver COM0 transfer ........................................................................... 43

17 LOADING THE PROJECT IN THE VT .................................................................. 44

17.1 General programming operations ........................................................................................... 44

17.2 Operations on PC for loading the project............................................................................... 45

18 AREA DATA EXCHANGE .................................................................................... 46

18.1 ASCII value of last key pressed ............................................................................................... 48

18.2 Number alarm Word .................................................................................................................. 49

18.3 Key Decoding ............................................................................................................................ 51

18.4 Exchange bits for leds .............................................................................................................. 52

18.5 Status bits .................................................................................................................................. 54

18.6 Exchange bits for inputs ...........................................................................................................55

18.7 Exchange bits for data memory ...............................................................................................56

18.8 Exchange data for Recipe Codes .............................................................................................57

18.9 Exchange data bits for recipes.................................................................................................57

18.10 Exchange bits for printer ........................................................................................................58

INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR VT600

20 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT AND REAR ...............................................................62

20.1 Front VT600L e VT600 ...............................................................................................................62

20.2 Front VT601L e VT601 ...............................................................................................................63

20.3 Rear VT600L e VT600.................................................................................................................64

20.4 Rear VT601L e VT601.................................................................................................................65

21 DIMENSION AND PANEL CUT-OUTS .................................................................66

22 POWER SUPPLY ..................................................................................................67

23 VT COMMUNICATION PORTS .............................................................................71

23.1 VT - PLC communication board ...............................................................................................73

23.2 Changing / installing a communication board........................................................................73

24 PC⇔VT AND VT⇔PG CONNECTION CABLES ..................................................75

25 SERVICE PAGE ....................................................................................................76

25.1 Selecting the active project ......................................................................................................77