Itools Manual

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iTools
USER HANDBOOK
Contents Section
Addendum HA026179ENG001
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Welcome 1.1
What is iTools 1.2
Who Uses iTools 1.3
PC Requirements 1.4
About This Manual 1.5
Chapter 2 Installation 2
Cabling 2.1
Grounding 2.2
Wiring General 2.3
Discrete Instruments 2.4
Wiring RS232 2.4.1
Wiring RS485 2.4.2
To Install iTools 2.5
Comms Ports 2.5.1
Starting and Exiting iTools 2.6
To Start iTools 2.6.1
To Exit iTools 2.6.2
To Access Help 2.7
Chapter 3 Quick Tour 1 The Basics 3.1

Starting and Exiting Tools 3.2
To Open A Replica (or View) of Instruments 3.3
Autodetection 3.4
Baud Rates 3.4.1
To Operate An Instrument 3.4.2
Instrument Parameters 3.5
To Display Instrument Parameters 3.5.1
To Select a Different List of Parameters 3.5.2
To Display the Device Browser 3.5.3
To Select a Different List of Parameters using the 3.5.4
Device Browser
To Change Parameter Values 3.5.5
To Edit Parameters
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To Customise The Display 3.5.6

To Display Parameters Of Two Or More Instruments 3.6
3.7
Storing Parameters In Recipe
To Open the Watch/Recipe Window 3.8
To Build A Recipe 3.8.1
To Remove A Parameter From A List 3.8.2
To Save The Current Recipe 3.8.3
To Open A New Recipe 3.8.4
To Open An Existing Recipe 3.8.5
To Enter A Parameter Value 3.8.6
Data Sets 3.8.7
To Add A Data Set 3.9
To Delete A Data Set 3.9.1
To Copy And Paste Data Sets 3.9.2
To Rename A Data Set 3.9.3
To Enter The Current Values From The Controller 3.9.4
To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument 3.9.5
3.9.6
Chapter 4 Quick Tour 2 Instrument Configuration And Cloning 4.1

To Configure an Instrument 4.1.1
To Set Access Level 4.1.2
Example: To Configure An Alarm Type From 4.1.3
Parameter Lists
Example: To Set The Alarm Trip Level 4.1.4
Cloning 4-2
To Create A Clone File From A Connected 4.2.1
Instrument
4.2.2
To Clone An Instrument From A File
4.2.3
To Edit a Clone File
4.2.4
To Clone from a Simulated Instrument
Chapter 5 2500 DIN Rail Controller Introduction 5

What Is The 2500 DIN Rail Controller 5.1
To Connect A Single 2500 Controller To A PC 5.2
To Connect More Than One 2500 To A PC 5.3
To Set The Address Switch 5.4
Baud Rate 5.5
Starting and Exiting iTools 5.6
Autodetection 5.7
To Open Panel Views Of Instruments 5.8
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Instrument Parameters 5.9

To Display Instrument Parameters 5.9.1
To Select A Different List Of Parameters 5.9.2
To Display The Device Browser 5.9.3
To Select A Different List Of Parameters Using The 5.9.4
Device Browser 5.9.5
To Change Parameter Values 5.9.6
Example: To Set Baud Rate 5.9.7
to Edit Parameters 5.10
Storing Parameters In Recipe 5.10.1
To Open the Watch/Recipe Window 5.10.2
To Build A Recipe 5.10.3
To Remove A Parameter From A List 5.10.4
To Save The Current Recipe 5.10.5
To Open A New Recipe 5.10.6
To Open An Existing Recipe 5.10.7
To Enter A Parameter Value 5.11
Data Sets 5.11.1
To Add A Data Set 5.11.2
To Delete A Data Set 5.11.3
To Copy And Paste Data Sets 5.11.4
To Rename A Data Set 5.11.5
To Enter The Current Values From The Controller 5.11.6
To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument
Chapter 6 Quick Tour 3 Configuration of I/O Modules 6.1

To Set Access Level 6.2
I/O Module Types 6.3
To Define I/O Module Types 6.3.1
Channel Types 6.4
To Define Channel Type 6.4.1
Channel Types For Each Module 6.4.2
Input Linearisation 6.4.3
Parameter Availability Settings 6.5
To Select Parameter Availability 6.5.1
Failure To Write A Value 6.6
To Set Up Other I/O Parameters 6.7
Example 6.7.1
Chapter 7 Quick Tour 4 User Wiring 7.1

Example Process Block Diagram 7.2
The Wiring Editor 7.3
To Open The Wiring Editor 7.3.1
User Values 7.4
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To Set Up A User Value 7.4.1

To Enter Text Into The Comment Field 7.4.2
Analogue Calculations 7.5
Example: To Produce An Analogue Calculation 7.5.1
Block
7.6
Logic (Digital) Calculations 7.6.1
Example: To Produce A Logic Calculation Block 7.7
Output Behaviour in Error Situations 7.8
Wireable Parameters 7.8.1
Wiring Example: To Wire A Simple Single Loop
Controller
7.8.2
To Disconnect A Wiring Connection
7.8.3
Wiring Example: Relative Humidity
7.9
Wireable Parameters Using The Analogue Or Logic
Calculation Tabs
7.10
User Wiring Using The Wireable Parameters Tab
7.11
To Save Configurations
7.12
Wireable Parameter Tables
Chapter 8 Modbus Addresses 8
Appendix A Alternative Wiring Methods A

Wiring Using The Parameter Lists A.1
To Wire IO Module 01 Output To Loop 1 PV Input A.1.1
To Wire Control Loop 1 Output To Module 03 Input A.1.2
Appendix B The Menu Bar B
Appendix C List of Related Handbooks C
Appendix D Glossary of Terms D
Appendix E Ordering Code E
Appendix F Eurotherm Office Addresses F
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List of Figures Figure

General View Of The iTools Window 1-1
Connecting A Single Instrument 2-1

Connecting Up To 32 Instruments 2-2
The iTools Start Up Window 3-1

Instrument Views 3-2
Parameter List Heading 3-3
Parameter Lists 3-4
Changing Parameter Values 3-5
Customising The Display 3-6
The Watch/Recipe Window 3-7
Example of a Recipe 3-8
Selecting a Parameter List 4-1

Small Browser Window 4-2
Selecting a Parameter 4-3
Configuring a Parameter Type 4-4
Alarm Parameters 4-5
Changing Alarm Value 4-6
Instrument Cloning 4-7
Editing A Clone File 4-8
New Clone File Dialog Box 4-9
Simulated Instrument Produced From A New Clone File 4-10
General View Of The 2500 DIN Rail Controller 5-1

Connection Between IOC And PC Using The Comms Port 5-2
Connection of Multple 2500 Controllers 5-3
The Modbus Address Switch 5-4
The Profibus Address Switch 5-5
Parameter List Heading 5-6
Changing Parameter Values 5-7
The Watch/Recipe Window 5-8
Example of a recipe 5-9
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Defining A Module Type 6-1

Defining Channel Type 6-2
Examples of Analogue and Digital Functions 7-1

Example of Wiring Parameters to a Function Block 7-2
An Example of a Process Block Diagram 7-3
The Wiring Editor 7-4
User Values Tab 7-5
Analogue Calculation Tab 7-6
Analogue Calculation Block (Highest Wins) 7-7
Logic Calculation Tab 7-8
Logic Calculation Block (Input1 < Input2) 7-9
Sample & Hold 7-10
The Wireable Parameters Tab 7-11
Block Diagram of PID Control Loop - Input Module Connection 7-12
Block Diagram of PID Control Loop - Output Module Connection 7-13
Relative Humidity Input 7-14
Wireable Parameters 7-15
PID Control Loop Block Diagram 7-16
Wiring From The Wireable Parameters Tab 7-17
PID Control Loop Block Diagram A-1

Locating The Modbus Address of the Parameter to be Wired From A-2
Typing the Modbus Address into the Source Value A-3
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A. ADDENDUM (SOFTWARE VERSION 2.09)............ 3

a.a. Contents ................................................................................................... 3
a.b. iTools Editions ......................................................................................... 3
a.b.1. iTools Demo Edition............................................................................. 3
a.b.2. iTools Standard Edition ........................................................................ 3
a.b.3. iTools Open Edition.............................................................................. 3
a.c. Installing iTools ....................................................................................... 4
a.c.1. Product Key .......................................................................................... 4
a.c.2. System Requirements............................................................................ 4
a.c.3. DCOM .................................................................................................. 4
a.c.4. Windows Common Controls Library (COMCTL32.DLL) ................... 4
a.d. Devices Supported ................................................................................... 5
a.e. Changes since Version 1.......................................................................... 5
a.e.1. iTools Supplied in Three Editions ........................................................ 5
a.e.2. Configuration Station ............................................................................ 5
a.e.3. Toolbar Changes ................................................................................... 6
a.e.4. iTools Report Wizard............................................................................ 6
a.e.5. Parameter Find Facility......................................................................... 6
a.e.6. Custom Linearisation Files.................................................................... 6
a.e.7. OPC Scope............................................................................................ 7
a.e.8. Eurotherm Project Studio Integration ................................................... 7
a.e.9. Internationalisation................................................................................ 7
a.e.10. User Wiring renamed to Toolkit Blocks........................................... 7
a.e.11. Serial Ports used by iTools ............................................................... 7
a.e.12. Warning when using Unsupported Devices ...................................... 7
a.e.13. Visibility of OPC Server................................................................... 8
a.e.14. OLE for Process Control (OPC) ....................................................... 8
a.f. OPC Servers ............................................................................................ 8
a.g. OPC Clients ............................................................................................. 8
a.g.1. Possible Problems with this Release ..................................................... 8
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a. Addendum (Software Version 2.09)
A.A. CONTENTS
• iTools Editions
• Installing iTools
• Devices Supported
• Changes since Version 1
• Possible Problems with this Release
A.B. ITOOLS EDITIONS

iTools is now available in two different 'Editions' according to the level of functionality
required: iTools Standard Edition and iTools Open Edition. A third version, iTools Demo
Edition, is provided for evaluation only.
It is possible to upgrade from iTools Demo Edition to either Standard or Open Edition by
purchasing a new Product Key from Eurotherm. Similarly, iTools Standard Edition may be
upgraded to iTools Open Edition in this way.
a.b.1. iTools Demo Edition
iTools Demo Edition may be made available for evaluation purposes only.
The following functionality is restricted in this edition:
Modbus communications to devices is limited to 30 minutes;
no cloning or download functionality is available;
printing of reports from the iTools Report Wizard is not permitted.
a.b.2. iTools Standard Edition
iTools Standard Edition offers the full iTools functionality for configuration and
commissioning of Eurotherm devices.
Access to the Modbus OPC Server from 3rd-party OPC clients is limited to 30 minutes, as is
access to 3rd-party OPC servers from the OPC Scope utility. For unlimited access to OLE for
Process Control (OPC) functionality, iTools Open Edition is required.
a.b.3. iTools Open Edition
iTools Open Edition offers all the features of iTools Standard Edition, as well as providing
interoperability with any software that is compliant with OLE for Process Control (OPC), the
industry standard for data access to real-time devices.
In addition to the functionality offered by iTools Standard Edition, the Open Edition allows:
unlimted access to the Modbus OPC Server from 3rd-party OPC client applications,
including the majority of SCADA software;
unlimited access from the OPC Scope utility to 3rd-party OPC servers.
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Eurotherm Controls Ltd is an OPC Foundation member.
A.C. INSTALLING ITOOLS

iTools is supplied on either CD-ROM or floppy disks.
Installing from CD-ROM
On most computers, the CD-ROM version of iTools will start automatically as soon as it is
inserted into the CD-ROM drive. If it does not auto-start, you should run the Install program
from the CD's root folder.
Installing from Floppy Disk
Run the Setup program from the floppy disk labelled DISK 1. You will be prompted to insert
other disks as they are needed.
a.c.1. Product Key

During installation, you will be asked to enter a Product Key. The Product Key is a 10-digit
number, split into three sections, e.g. 012-345-6789. You will find this number on the outside
of the package containing your iTools media (CD or floppy disks). If you enter an incorrect
Product Key, iTools will install with only Demo Edition features available.
A new Product Key may be entered after installation, by selecting 'Registration Information...'
from the Help menu in iTools.
a.c.2. System Requirements

iTools requires Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later).
Note: installation under Windows NT must be performed by a user having
Administrator privileges.
The minimum specification under Windows 95 or Windows 98 is a 486DX/2 66MHz with
16Mb of RAM.
The minimum specification under Windows NT 4.0 is a Pentium 90 with 24Mb of RAM.
On all systems, a Pentium 133 with 32Mb of RAM is recommended for optimum
performance.
20Mb of free disk space is required on all systems. Additional disk space is required to install
the separate Setpoint Program Editor, or the Adobe Acrobat reader (CD-ROM version of
iTools only).

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a.c.3. DCOM
iTools relies on the presence of Distributed COM (DCOM), even when connection to a
remote computer is not involved. DCOM is a standard feature of Windows NT 4.0 (or later)
and Windows 98, but must be separately installed on Windows 95.
On Windows 95, the iTools Setup program checks for the presence of the latest release of
DCOM for Windows 95. If it is not found, the DCOM for Windows 95 update will be
automatically installed.
a.c.4. Windows Common Controls Library (COMCTL32.DLL)
iTools was developed using a recent version of this library, which is also installed as part of
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or later. For maximum reliability, the iTools Setup program
checks for the presence of the latest release of COMCTL32.DLL. If it is not found, the
Common Controls update from Microsoft will be automatically installed.
A.D. DEVICES SUPPORTED

The following devices and versions are fully supported (unless detailed separately) by iTools.
Where a device is of the same type but a different version from those listed here, much of the
iTools functionality may be expected to work correctly, but no support will be provided.
2204, 2208, 2216
Version 1.30 Cloning is not complete – ‘DigF’ parameters are not transferred or updated.
2204e, 2208e, 2216e
Versions 2.06, 3.02
2404, 2408, 2416
Versions 3.01, 3.05, 3.06, A4.05 (also versions 3.51, 3.55, 3.56)
2408i
Versions 1.00, 1.01
Versions 1.04, 1.06, 2.08, 2.09
A.E. CHANGES SINCE VERSION 1

This section identifies the major changes to iTools since Version 1. A large number of minor
changes have also been made to improve usability, performance and robustness; most of these
are listed in the 'Release Notes' section of the iTools help file.
a.e.1. iTools Supplied in Three Editions
iTools Version 1 was supplied in one edition only. iTools Version 2 is available in two
different editions (Standard and Open) according to the level of functionality required. A
third, Demo, edition is available for evaluation purposes only.
See iTools Editions (above) for more information.

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a.e.2. Configuration Station

Connection to all 2200, 2200e, 2400 and 2408i devices is now possible via the Series 2000
Configuration Station.
To connect to a device through the configuration station, select 'Configuration Station
Connect...' from the Device menu. To disconnect, simply Remove the device in the usual
way, i.e. using the Remove toolbar button or by selecting Remove from the Device menu.
Note: having connected to an instrument via the Configuration Station, the instrument
must not be physically disconnected from its clip until its has been 'Removed' from
iTools.
a.e.3. Toolbar Changes
iTools Version 2 provides two new toolbar buttons:
Print - starts the new iTools Report Wizard (equivalent to File | Print...);
Access - toggles the Access Level of the selected device between Operator and Configuration
(similar to Device | Set Access Level).
Also, the button which starts/stops the process of scanning for new devices has been renamed
for clarity. The button's caption now shows 'Start Scan' or 'Stop Scan' according to the action
which will result from pressing the button. When scanning is currently active, the status bar
shows the Modbus device address currently being scanned.
a.e.4. iTools Report Wizard
The iTools Report Wizard has been provided to allow device configurations and clone files to
be documented. The following facilities are provided:
output of parameter lists in a tabular form similar to the iTools on-screen display;
columns to be included in the report are selectable, as with the on-screen parameter lists;
the user may select a subset of a device's lists for inclusion in the report;
the report may optionally be annotated with information such as user's name and company,
product name and number, and a description;
support for two output formats: HTML or CSV; HTML reports are previewed on-screen and
may be printed immediately (where Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 or later is installed).
The iTools Report Wizard is started using the 'Print' toolbar button, or by selecting 'Print...'
from the File menu, or from a device's popup menu.
a.e.5. Parameter Find Facility
The more complex Eurotherm instruments contain several thousand parameters, divided into
many separate lists. To make navigation easier, iTools now permits parameter searches.
Simply specify all or part of the name or description of the parameter you wish to locate, and
iTools will list all matching parameters. You may also search for matching comments, in
cases where user-defined comments have already been supplied.
The 'Find' facility is located in a tabbed view adjacent to the Browser on the left side of the
iTools main window.
a.e.6. Custom Linearisation Files
Custom Linearisation Files may now be downloaded to devices which support this facility.
This is achieved by:

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selecting 'Load Values From File' from the File menu or a device's own popup menu (right-
click on a device faceplate to activate this);
changing the file type to 'Custom Linearisation Files (*.mtb)' in the file dialog, and opening
the desired file.
iTools ships with a library of pre-defined Linearisation files. By default, these are installed
into the 'Linearisations' sub-folder of the main iTools program folder (e.g.
C:\Program Files\Eurotherm\iTools\linearizations).
The 2500 device supports three separate custom Linearisation tables. When downloading,
you will be prompted to select which of the three tables to write to.
Note: the contents of custom Linearisation tables are NOT copied when devices are
cloned.
a.e.7. OPC Scope
iTools Version 1 included the OPC Explorer as an unsupported utility for device and
application commissioning. This utility is now called OPC Scope, and is a fully supported
component of iTools.
OPC Scope allows parameters from any connected device to be monitored, plotted on a
simple trend chart, or logged to file. This data logging capability supports output to CSV or
tab-separated files. Both formats have been optimised for loading into Microsoft Excel and
other spreadsheet applications.
OPC Scope may be launched from within iTools (e.g. from the View menu), or else from the
Eurotherm iTools program group on the Start menu. OPC Scope may also be launched from
the toolbar of any Watch/Recipe view; in this case it will automatically be set up to show the
same set of parameters which had been configured in the Watch/Recipe window.
a.e.8. Eurotherm Project Studio Integration
iTools will take advantage of facilities in Eurotherm Project Studio 2000 (where installed) to
automate certain operations:
A new Eurotherm iTools Clone file may be created using the Windows Explorer. When this
file is opened, iTools will normally prompt the user for the type of instrument which this
clone file represents. However, if the folder containing the clone file corresponds to an iTools
device within Eurotherm Project Studio, then the clone file will automatically be set up for
that device type.
Similarly, when the user selects 'Send To Device' for a clone file, iTools will indicate the
correct target device in bold text, if the clone file's folder corresponds to a particular device
within Eurotherm Project Studio.
Contact your local Eurotherm representative for more information about Eurotherm Project
Studio 2000.
a.e.9. Internationalisation
iTools Version 1 was available as an English language application only. As of Version 2,
iTools may be localised for non-English markets. As well as iTools and the OPC Scope,
parameter descriptions for all devices may be translated. Please contact your local Eurotherm
representative to find out whether iTools has been localised for your market.

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a.e.10. User Wiring renamed to Toolkit Blocks

This editor, for use with 2500 devices, has been renamed to reflect the provision of a Toolkit
of Analog and Logic Calculation Blocks, as well as the ability to wire parameters point-to-
point.
a.e.11. Serial Ports used by iTools
During execution of the iTools Setup program, the user is asked to specify which of the
computer's serial (COM) ports will be used by iTools. This selection may now be modified
after installation through a new 'iTools' applet in the Windows Control Panel. The Control
Panel may be found by opening the 'My Computer' icon, or by selecting 'Settings' on the
computer's 'Start' menu.
a.e.12. Warning when using Unsupported Devices
For each supported device type, iTools supports a number of different device versions. For
example, iTools supports most version 3.xx 2400 devices, but does not fully support version
2.xx or version 1.xx 2400s. When using iTools with instrument versions which are not fully
supported, a small number of operations may not complete successfully; in particular, a
number of errors may be expected when cloning such devices.
So that the user is fully aware whether particular devices are fully supported, iTools now
generates a warning message when adding a device for which full support is not provided. In
such a case, the user proceeds at their own risk. If desired, this warning message may be
suppressed by running iTools with the '/NoWarn' command line option.
a.e.13. Visibility of OPC Server
The Modbus OPC Server, responsible for all iTools device communications, is now made
invisible by default. This is because there is normally no need for an iTools user to interact
with this program directly. In case this is desired, the server can be made visible by either:
starting the Modbus OPC Server before starting iTools; the Modbus OPC Server is found on
the Start menu under Programs | Eurotherm iTools | Advanced Tools
selecting Options | Advanced | Show Server from the iTools main menu
a.e.14. OLE for Process Control (OPC)
iTools Open Edition is required in order to use the following OPC functionality. iTools
Demo Edition and iTools Standard Edition may be used to evaluate these features for a
limited period. See iTools Editions (above) for more information.
All published OPC specifications are available from the OPC Foundation, which owns all
trademarks related to OPC.
Eurotherm Controls Ltd is an OPC Foundation member.
A.F. OPC SERVERS

The iTools Modbus OPC Server may be used as a general purpose OPC Data Access server,
supporting all required features of the OPC Data Access Custom Interface Specification 1.0a.
This OPC server is identified by the ProgID 'Eurotherm.ModbusServer.1'.
iTools also includes an OPC Automation server, supporting all required features of the OPC
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Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 or later, and is identified by the ProgID

'Eurotherm.OPCAutomation.1'.
A small demo application, developed with Visual Basic 5.0 and using the Automation server,
is installed as part of iTools by default. It may be found in the 'examples' sub-folder of the
main iTools program folder.
A.G. OPC CLIENTS

iTools OPC Scope is a general purpose OPC Data Access client program, supporting many of
the features of OPC Data Access versions 1 and 2.
a.g.1. Possible Problems with this Release
We are aware of the following issues. Please notify us of any problems you may experience
with this release of iTools.
• With certain early versions of Windows 95, and depending on the computer's
networking configuration, iTools may delay for several minutes during startup. This
problem may be rectified by obtaining an updated version of the Windows Sockets
library (currently Winsock/DNS Upgrade 1.2 for PPTP) from Microsoft.
• It is possible that iTools may exhibit display problems when used with a very small
number of types of graphics card: in particular, the toolbar icons may be corrupted. This
is due to a well-known compatibility issue with some display driver software versions. If
this should occur, you will probably be able to resolve the problem by either:
obtaining an updated version of the driver software,
changing the colour depth setting of the driver (i.e. increasing or decreasing the number
of available colours in the colour palette), or
reducing the graphics hardware acceleration; this is accessed from the Performance tab
of the System applet in the Control Panel.
• Cloning of DigF (Digital Function Mask) parameters of 2200 devices may not function
correctly. Where used, these parameters should be checked individually following each
clone operation.
• It is not possible to change the accessibility of parameters and lists on 2200 and 2200e
devices through iTools, as it is for 2400 devices. For example, parameters may not be
hidden or promoted.
• The Remote Instrument Protocol functionality does not work with version 1.00 of the
2408i indicator product. In other words, iTools faceplates for this type of instrument will
not show live values. This is due to a minor fault in the indicator itself.
• With OPC Scope, trend charts may display incorrectly when using the Review mode to
zoom in to a very high magnification.
• Under certain circumstances, the Modbus OPC Server application (EuroMBus) may
impede the opening of certain types of document from the Explorer (i.e. the Windows 95

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shell). In some cases, the document may take several seconds to open. In others, the
document may not open at all and Explorer will appear to hang. In this case, closing the
Modbus OPC Server should bring Explorer back to life.
• If any part of iTools should terminate with an error, it is possible that the Modbus OPC
Server and other elements of iTools may still be in memory. This may prevent iTools
running successfully until the problem is resolved. If you suspect that this may have
happened, you should use a Task Manager or Process Viewer application to ensure that
neither EUROMBUS.EXE nor any application named ID*.EXE is still running.
• When iTools is uninstalled, some files may be left behind. These should be removed
manually.

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iTools Introduction
1. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................ 2
1.1. WELCOME.................................................................................................. 2
1.2. WHAT IS ITOOLS ...................................................................................... 2
1.3. WHO USES ITOOLS .................................................................................. 3
1.4. PC REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 3
1.5. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................ 3
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1. CHAPTER 1 Introduction
1.1. WELCOME
Toolbar showing icons for:
New Clone, Open Clone, Save, Add Device, Remove
Device, Scan, Open Parameter List, User Wiring
Selected device is
highlighted.
Yellow display for
real instrument.
White display for
clone files.
Clone file name

Port: Com1
Address: 1
Controller:2408
S/W V1.02
‘Explorer’ style folders depict each page of Parameter list showing the parameter
instrument parameters description, the parameter address and the
current value.
Figure 1-1: General View Of The iTools Window
Welcome to Eurotherm iTools, the Windows based software package designed to configure
communicating 2000 series instruments.
1.2. WHAT IS ITOOLS

iTools is a Windows based software package designed to configure communicating 2200,
2400 panel controllers and the 2500 DIN rail controllers. It will operate on personal
computers running Windows 95 or NT (NT versions 4 or later). It uses Modbus RTU
communications via a serial port.
iTools will scan the network on request, and identify any 2000 series instrument that is
connected to the network and has a valid Modbus address. Using Eurotherm’s unique
‘Remote Interface Protocol’, iTools provides a replica of the front panel of the attached
instrument. This replica can then be used by the operator, using mouse clicks to simulate
pressing the buttons - hidden or promoted parameters will remain exactly as they are in the
actual instrument. (If the instrument is a 2500 DIN Rail Controller, which does not have a
front panel, a simulation of the instrument plug in modules is displayed). The faceplate is an
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ActiveX component which can be used within any ActiveX container application, such as
Visual Basic forms.
In addition to the instrument faceplate, all the parameters within the instrument are available
in a separate window. Each parameter list is shown as a folder, and by clicking on it, all the
parameters in that list are displayed, together with their current value. Where applicable, the
parameter lists follow the same order as the instrument faceplate.
Copying the complete set of parameter values from the attached instrument to a file can be
done at the click of a button - this file can be ‘cloned’ onto a new instrument to provide a
duplicate.
iTools Modbus driver is a server application which will permit iTools themselves, as a client,
TM
to run on the same or any networked PC. It can also operate as an OPC server (OPC data
access version 1.08a) providing data links into other OPC compliant software. Connection
can also be made through a remote modem.
1.3. WHO USES ITOOLS

These tools are intended for use by anyone wishing to communicate with Eurotherm 2000
series communicating instruments in the field, where simplicity of set up and use is of prime
importance. The tools will be used in the following scenarios:
Creating, cloning (duplicating) and saving instrument configurations; creating programs.
Commissioning. On line set up of one or more instruments during start up of a system.
Creating application programs including user wiring
1.4. PC REQUIREMENTS
iTools will run on a personal computer (PC) with the following specification:
PC with at least one free RS232 serial communications port, e.g. Com 1, running
Windows95 or NT (version 4 or later).
A minimum of 16Mb RAM (24Mb for NT) is recommended
A standard VGA (640x480) screen is adequate, but larger screens allow more parameters to
be displayed at once and give a better presentation of the data.
About 10Mb of disc space is required.
1.5. ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is constructed as a series of ‘Quick Tours’ which explains typical features of
iTools by working through a series of examples. It is intended that the user of iTools should
use the procedures explained for each example as a basis for developing his or her own
application.
The earlier chapters explain iTools when used with the Eurotherm 2000 series of indicators
and controllers and this is followed by the 2500 DIN Rail Controller.

Introduction iTools

iTools Installation
1. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................................. 2

1.1. CABLING..................................................................................................... 2
1.2. GROUNDING .............................................................................................. 2
1.3. WIRING GENERAL ................................................................................... 2
1.4. DISCRETE INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 3
1.4.1. Wiring RS232 ............................................................................................. 3
1.4.2.Wiring RS485 .............................................................................................. 3
1.5. TO INSTALL ITOOLS SOFTWARE........................................................ 4
1.6. COMMS PORTS ......................................................................................... 4
1.7. STARTING AND EXITING ITOOLS ....................................................... 5
1.7.1. To start iTools............................................................................................. 5
1.7.2. To exit iTools.............................................................................................. 5
1.8. TO ACCESS HELP ..................................................................................... 5

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2.CHAPTER 2 Installation
2.1. CABLING
The 2-wire, RS485 standard will normally be used for communicating with series 2000
instruments. This standard allows the following:
1. Connection of multiple instruments
2. The distance from instrument to PC up to 4000 feet up to baud rates of 100Kbaud.
3. The environment is electrically noisy
If required, a single 2400 series instrument can be connected directly to the PC, usually to
COM1 or COM2, using the RS232 standard. Ensure that the 2400 has the correct
communications modules fitted.
A full description of the standards and wiring details is given in the relevant Eurotherm
instrument handbooks. See Appendix C for related handbooks and their part numbers.
An overview is reproduced as follows:
2.2. GROUNDING
To reduce interference from external electrical signals, ground the cable screen at a single
ground point. There should not be multiple ground paths in a single cable run. When using a
Eurotherm Controls KD485 Communications Adapter unit, do not connect the screen from
one side of the interface to the other. Rather, ground each of the cables separately at a local
ground point.
2.3. WIRING GENERAL

Route communications cables in separate trunking to power cables. Power cables are those
connecting power to instruments, relay or triac ac supplies and wiring associated with
external switching devices such as contactors, relays or motor speed drives.
Communication cables may be routed with control signal cables if these signal cables are not
exposed to an interference source. Control signals are the analogue or logic inputs and
analogue or logic outputs of any control instrument. Multiple instruments must be ‘daisy
chained’, as shown in figure 2-2, avoiding parallel connections.
Do not use redundant wires in the communications cable for other signals, and do not use the
screen as a substitute for the common connection.
Ensure cable runs have sufficient slack to ensure that movement does not cause abrasion of
the insulating sheath. Do not over tighten cable clamps to avoid accidental multiple
grounding of the screen conductors.
Refer to ‘EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility’ guide Eurotherm part no. HA025464 for
further information.

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2.4. DISCRETE INSTRUMENTS
2.4.1. Wiring RS232
PC 2200 &
2400 series
instrument
Tx Com Rx
Tx Com Rx
For 2200 & 2400 series controllers recommended

cable:
CABLE/9PINPC/NOPLUG/232/3.0M
Figure 2-1: Connecting a Single Instrument
2.4.2. Wiring RS485

220 ohm
termination
resistor
PC on the last
controller in the
chain
Tx Com Rx Twisted pairs
Controller 2
Com Rx Tx HF (B+ Tx)
Type
220 ohm HE (A+ Rx)
KD485
converter termination Com
Tx- Com Rx+ resistor
Tx Rx- on the Rx of the
converter unit
Controller 1
HF (B+ Tx)
HE (A+ Rx)
Com
RS485
Figure 2-2: Connecting up to 32 Instruments

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2.5. TO INSTALL ITOOLS SOFTWARE
Note: If you are installing iTools and already have a version of iTools on your system, it is
best to ‘uninstall’ the older version rather than just writing over it. To do so select
Settings from the Windows Start Bar. Click Control Panel and double click on
Add/Remove Programs. Select iTools and click Add/Remove. Confirm the
deletion by clicking Yes when prompted. Then click OK through two consecutive
dialog boxes. The existing version of iTools is uninstalled, and you are ready to
install this version.
Installation of a new version of iTools should not affect clone files which have already
been produced. Clone file simulations, however, which are supplied as part of the
upgrade will be overwritten. It is, therefore, advisable to make a backup of all clone
files prior to installation of a new version of iTools.
It is also recommended that all other Windows programs are closed down during
installation.
The iTools package consists of a set of 3.5 inch disks.
• Insert the disc labelled disc 1 into the diskette drive of the PC, - this will usually be drive
a.
• From the Windows Start Bar, click Run
• Type a:\SETUP
The set up program prompts you through the installation process.

Follow the instructions on the screen.
The drive on which iTools will normally be installed is drive C: but an alternative drive may
be chosen.
The directory where iTools will normally be installed is \Program Files\Eurotherm\iTools.

Other locations are allowed and may be chosen using usual Windows methods.
Note: Any version of iTools already installed in this directory will be overwritten unless a
different directory is specified.
2.6. COMMS PORTS
iTools will support up to eight comms ports. During installation you will have been asked to
specify which comms ports your instruments will be connected to. ITools automatically
scans for instruments connected to these ports (see paragraph 3.4 ‘Autodetection’ )

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2.7. STARTING AND EXITING ITOOLS
2.7.1. To start iTools

iTools may be started in either of the following ways:
I. Directly
A. From the Windows Start Bar, click Programs.
B. Select Eurotherm iTools
C. Click iTools
II. Indirectly
A. Open an instrument clone file, recognisable by its .uic file extension,
directly from Windows Explorer.
2.7.2. To exit iTools
1. Click Exit from the iTools File menu,
2.8. TO ACCESS HELP

1. From the Help menu, select Contents. The help Contents tab appears; select a topic or
use the Index or Find tabs

Installation iTools

iTools Quick Tour 1
3. CHAPTER 3 QUICK TOUR 1 ............................................. 2

3.1. THE BASICS................................................................................................ 2
3.2.1. To start iTools............................................................................................. 3
3.2.2. To exit iTools.............................................................................................. 3
3.3. TO OPEN A REPLICA (OR VIEW) OF INSTRUMENTS..................... 3
3.4. AUTODETECTION .................................................................................... 4
3.4.1. Baud Rates .................................................................................................. 4
3.4.2. To Operate An Instrument........................................................................... 5
3.5. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS................................................................ 6
3.5.1. To Display Instrument Parameters .............................................................. 6
3.5.2. To Select a Different List of Parameters ..................................................... 6
3.5.3. To Display the Device Browser .................................................................. 7
3.5.4. To Select a Different List of Parameters using the Device Browser ........... 7
3.5.5. To Change Parameter Values...................................................................... 8
3.5.6. To Edit Parameters...................................................................................... 9
3.6. TO CUSTOMISE THE DISPLAY ........................................................... 10
3.7. TO DISPLAY PARAMETERS OF TWO OR MORE INSTRUMENTS11
3.8. STORING PARAMETERS IN RECIPE ................................................. 12
3.8.1. To Open the Watch/Recipe Window ........................................................ 12
3.8.2. To Build a Recipe ..................................................................................... 12
3.8.3. To Remove a Parameter From the List...................................................... 13
3.8.4. To Save The Current Recipe ..................................................................... 13
3.8.5. To Open A New Recipe ............................................................................ 13
3.8.6. To Open An Existing Recipe .................................................................... 13
3.8.7. To Enter A Parameter Value ..................................................................... 13
3.9. DATA SETS................................................................................................ 14
3.9.1. To Add A Data Set.................................................................................... 14
3.9.2. To Delete A Data Set ................................................................................ 14
3.9.3. To Copy And Paste Data Sets ................................................................... 14
3.9.4. To Rename A Data Set.............................................................................. 14
3.9.5. To Enter The Current Values From The Controller .................................. 15
3.9.6. To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument ............................................. 15

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3. CHAPTER 3 Quick Tour 1

3.1. THE BASICS
This quick tour is a step by step tutorial in which you run iTools, scan for all connected
instruments and operate connected instruments from the screen.
Note: This chapter shows 2200 and 2400 series instruments only, but the principles apply
equally for other 2000 series instruments such as 2500DIN Rail Controller.
Note: This quick tour assumes that you have a basic understanding of Windows 95, or NT
system.
About this Quick Tour
◊ Starting iTools
◊ To open views of instruments
◊ Auto-detection
◊ Baud rate
◊ To operate an instrument
◊ Instrument parameters
◊ To change parameter values
◊ To edit parameters
◊ To customise the display
◊ To display parameters of two or more instruments
◊ Storing parameters in recipe

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I. Directly
C. Click iTools
II. Indirectly
On a new application, the iTools window appears as follows:
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Status Bar
Figure 3-1: The iTools Start Up Window
3.3. TO OPEN A REPLICA (OR VIEW) OF INSTRUMENTS

Replica views of instruments may be opened in either of the following ways:
1. By enabling background scanning for new devices. This can be from the iTools main
menu or toolbar
2. By selecting the Add Devices command from the iTools menu or toolbar. This will
display a list of available devices (both real and simulated) to select from
These methods are described further in the following pages.

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3.4. AUTODETECTION
1. Press the button. This will change to Scanning
During the auto-detection process, iTools will search for up to 32 connected Eurotherm
instruments. It will automatically check all instrument addresses and baud rates. (see also
paragraph 3.4.1 ‘Baud Rates’).
When instruments have been found, instrument views are automatically displayed in the
iTools window (assuming Panel Views has been checked in the View menu). The displayed
values are coloured yellow to indicate that these are physically connected instruments. Once
all instruments have been detected, stop iTools scanning by pressing the Scanning button
which will change to Not Scanning.
If no instruments are detected then no unit face-plates will be presented.
Click here and drag to change

AUTO RUN the size of the instrument view
MAN HOLD area
Figure 3-2: Instrument Views
3.4.1. Baud Rates

During the autodetection process, iTools will automatically scan for instruments connected to
the comms ports. It will assume the baud rate of the first instrument detected - i.e. the one
with the lowest address. Any subsequent instrument which has been set to a different baud
rate will show in iTools as a ‘Comms Error’. Baud rates of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and
19,200 can be set in the 2200 and 2400 series instruments - the factory default being 9600.
Baud rate is set in the Configuration Mode of the instrument - see the relevant user handbook
listed in Appendix C.

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3.4.2. To Operate An Instrument
Instruments can be operated directly from the instrument views on the PC screen in exactly
the same way as the instrument itself. A full description of the operation of an instrument is
given in the relevant Installation and Operation Manual for that instrument, (see Appendix C,
‘List of Related Instrument Handbooks’). A summary of operation is given below:-
1. Use the mouse to point the cursor at the button on the selected instrument on the screen.
Click the left mouse button to operate the screen ‘button’ icon.
2. To Change Setpoint. Point and click on the or button
3. To View List Point and click on the button
Headings
Successive clicks will scroll through Instrument List
Headings
4. To View Parameters Having selected the desired list heading, point and click the
button to select the desired parameter from the list
5. To Change a Point and click on the or button
Parameter Value
6. To Select Point and click the AUTO MAN button
Auto/Manual
7. To Select Run/Hold Point and click the RUN HOLD button

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3.5. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS

Instrument parameters are settings in the instrument which you can change to suit the process.
In 2200 and 2400 instruments they are grouped under List Headings according to the
function they perform. The List Headings are the names of sub-folders found in the Device
Browser.
3.5.1. To Display Instrument Parameters
Instrument parameters may be displayed in three ways:
1. Double click on the required instrument view (or the instrument name in the Device
Browser)
2. Right click on the instrument view (or the instrument name in the Device Browser) and
select Parameter List from the pop up window
3. Left click on the required instrument view. From the Toolbar click Device Views
followed by Parameter List
A list of parameters are displayed which are grouped under a List Heading. This heading is
displayed in the upper left corner of the ‘parameters’ window, see Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3: Parameter List Heading
3.5.2. To Select a Different List of Parameters
1. In the Parameter List window, click on the folder . This opens a small browser
window.
The browser contains a number of folders, such as:
• Operator
• Programmer The names and number of folders is dependant on
• Access Edit Mode the particular instrument type. This list applies to
• Config 2400 series
• Register
• RIP
Each of these folders contain sub-folders. The lists of parameters are found in each of
these sub-folders. A full list of parameters is given in the relevant instrument handbook.
See Appendix C ‘List of Related Instrument Handbooks’..
2. Open the required folder by double clicking on the folder (or folder name), or click
against the folder.
3. Open the required sub-folder by double clicking on the folder (or folder name), or click
OK.

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3.5.3. To Display the Device Browser

From the View menu select Device Browser, (see also ‘To Customise the Display’ paragraph
3-6). This will split the lower part of the iTools display into two sections - see Figure 3-4.
1. The right hand section will show the selected parameter list, as selected above.
2. The left hand section will show the Device Browser. This will open on the folder
containing the selected Parameter List Heading.
3.5.4. To Select a Different List of Parameters using the Device

Browser
1. Single click on a folder or name of the list heading. This has the same effect as the small
browser window in 3.5.2 above.
2. Double clicking the folder, or pressing , will open a list of parameter tags. These tags
may be used to copy parameters when they are ‘wired’ between I/O modules and function
blocks in controllers such as 2500 and 2600. See Chapter 7 - User Wiring.
Selected instrument
Parameter List associated

with the chosen list heading
Device Browser showing
the name of the
Parameter List Heading
Click on a folder to choose Read only parameters are shown in blue

a new set of parameters Read/Write parameters are shown in black
Figure 3-4: Parameter Lists

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3.5.5. To Change Parameter Values

Parameters can be Read only or Read/Write. Read only parameters are shown in blue and
read/write parameters are shown in black in the parameter lists. Only Read/Write parameter
values can be changed. Parameter visibility also depends upon the access level of the
instrument (to change Access Level see Paragraph 4.1.2).and some parameters can only be
changed within their set limits, eg SP (setpoint) whichhas high and low limits attached.
Parameter values can be Analogue Values or Enumerated Values. With analogue values
the integer value can be adjusted between maximum and minimum limits. With enumerated
values a selection of states can be made.
There are three ways to change parameter values:-
1. From the Parameter List window double click on the selected parameter
2. From the Parameter List window right click on the selected parameter and from the pop
up menu select Edit Parameter Value
3. From the menu bar select Parameter List and from the pop up menu select Edit
Parameter Value
A pop up window will appear, see Figure 3-5.
4. If the parameter is an analogue value, type in the

new value and Click OK or Apply
Care should be taken to ensure that parameters are not

set to values which may interfere with the expected
operation of the process. See notes at the end of
section 5.9.
5. If the parameter is an enumerated value, such as

‘Auto/Manual’, select the condition from the pull-
down list.. Enumerated values can have more than
two selections.
Note: OK will cancel the dialog box
Apply will retain the dialog box
Figure 3-5: Changing Parameter Values
Note: The parameter lists make available all parameters (including those hidden in the
faceplate view) which can be accessed over comms. This is a much longer list than is
available by operating the instrument via the face-plate menu system. The complete list of
available parameters and their MODBUS addresses are given in the Series 2000
Communications Handbook, part no. HA 026230. These additional parameters may be
required if the instrument is integrated into a larger system, See ‘User Wiring’ Chapter 7
You are now able to operate any Eurotherm 2000 series communicating instrument from the
screen.

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3.5.6. To Edit Parameters

In addition to changing values of parameters, the properties of parameters can be changed.
There are three ways to do this:-
1. From the Parameter List window right click on the parameter

A pop up menu will appear. This gives the following choices:-
a) Edit Parameter Value - allows parameter values to be changed - see section 3.5.5.
b) Edit Parameter Comment - allows a comment to be added against the parameter
c) Parameter Properties - allows the properties of the parameter to be viewed
d) Copy - allows the parameter to be copied to the clipboard for use in User Wiring
(see Chapter 7) or Watch/Recipe windows (see paragraph 3.8).
e) Refresh - allows the parameter list to be updated
f) Columns - allows columns to be added to or deleted from the parameter list
display, as follows:-
I. Description - the full name of the parameter
II. Address - the MODBUS address number
III. Limits - the high and low limits which are applied to the parameter
IV. Wireable - the device that the parameter is wired to. This is not applicable to
2200 and 2400 series instruments. See Chapter 7 for more information.
V. Comment - allows a comment to be displayed against each parameter
2. From the Menu Bar, left click on the Parameter List menu
A pop up window will appear. This gives the following choices:-
d) Browse - displays a small browse window
IV. Wireable - the device that the parameter is wired to. This is not applicable to
2200 and 2400 series instruments. See Chapter 7 for more information.
3. From the Device Browser, double click on the folder or parameter list name, OR
click against the parameter list name. This opens a list of parameter tags.
Right click on the parameter tag. A small window gives the following choices:-
a) Edit - allows parameter values to be changed - see section 3.5.5.

b) Properties - allows the properties of the parameter to be viewed
c) Copy - allows the parameter to be copied to a wireable parameter

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3.6. TO CUSTOMISE THE DISPLAY

The display can be customised as follows:
From the View menu:
9 Toolbar to select the toolbar

9 Status Bar to select the status bar
9 Panel Views to select instrument views
9 Device Browser to select device browser and parameter list headings
Figures 3-1 and 3-2 have been shown with the above views selected. De-select any area of
the display by clicking the 9. Change the size of an area by clicking the area boundary and
dragging the boundary to a new position, (see Figure 3-2).
Note: Throughout the remainder of this manual, unless otherwise stated, it will be assumed
that Toolbar, Status Bar and Panel Views are selected.
From the Options menu

9 Show Device Names To display the name of the clone file or device on
the instrument view
9 Show Labels on Toolbar To display the names against toolbar icons
9 Active Window Follows Device used when two or more clone files are open.
The active parameter list corresponds to the
instrument selected
Scaling Used when a mix of instrument sizes are displayed
on the same screen. Instrument views may be
displayed to scale or changed in size relative to each
other
Update Rates By default :’Panel Views’ are updated every 1500ms
‘When No Key Pressed’ and every 100ms ‘When
Key Pressed’.
Parameter Lists are updated every 2000ms
It is recommended that these settings are only
changed in very special circumstances, for example
in networked systems
Decimal Places Value will be rounded to the number of decimal
places
Send Command To Server To send a command to a server in networked
systems
Clear Most Recently Used Lists Clear the most recently used files from the File and
Device menus
Save Settings Now Save the customised screen settings when selected
Save Settings on Exit Save the customised screen settings when iTools is
closed

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3.7. TO DISPLAY PARAMETERS OF TWO OR MORE

INSTRUMENTS
1. Choose an instrument. From the Toolbar click Device Views

followed by Parameter
List.
2. Choose a second instrument. From the Toolbar click Device Views
followed by
Parameter List.
3. Repeat 2 and 3 for further instrument parameter lists
4. Select Window to format the display. The choices are:-
a) Tile Horizontally b) Arranges Parameter Lists horizontally

a) Tile Vertically b) Arranges Parameter Lists vertically
a) Cascade b) Arranges Parameter Lists in cascade
Note: The display below is with the:

Device Browser de-selected and Window - Tile Vertically.
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Panel
Views
Status Bar
Figure 3-6: Customising the Display

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3.8. STORING PARAMETERS IN RECIPE

A particular process may be required to run a range of products which require different
settings to be entered into the control system. If these are held in a series of recipes a rapid
and accurate way of setting up the process can be achieved.
A recipe, therefore, is a customised set of parameters which can be given different values
which are stored in data sets. It can be named - say, with the reference of the batch to which
it applies, and downloaded into the control system.
This section describes how to configure, store, and download recipes into the controllers.
3.8.1. To Open the Watch/Recipe Window

1. From the View menu select Watch/Recipe
2. A Watch/Recipe window is displayed, see Figure 3-7
Figure 3-7: The Watch/Recipe Window
3.8.2. To Build a Recipe

Parameters of your choice may be placed into the recipe window in four ways, as follows:
1. From the Device Browser, locate the required parameter from the file structure as
described in section 3.5.4
a) Drag and drop the parameter into the Recipe window
b) Repeat the above for all required parameters
2. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window click ‘Browser for parameter
to add to recipe’.
a) From the small browser window select the parameter and either double click the
parameter or click OK
3. From the main menu bar click ‘Watch/Recipe’
a) Click ‘Add Parameter’

b) From the small browser window select the parameter and either double click the
4. Right click in the Watch/Recipe window and click ‘Add Parameter’

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3.8.3. To Remove a Parameter From the List

1. Click to highlight the parameter which is no longer required in recipe
2. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Remove the selected
parameter from this recipe’
OR
Press Ctrl+Del
OR
Right click on the selected parameter and click ‘Delete Parameter’
3.8.4. To Save The Current Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Save’

2. For a new recipe the Save As dialog box will appear. Save the recipe in the appropriate
directory with an appropriate file name
3.8.5. To Open A New Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Create a new
watch/recipe list
Parameters may be added to and removed from this list as described in 3.8.2 and 3.8.3, and
the new recipe saved as described in 3.8.4
3.8.6. To Open An Existing Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Open an existing
watch/recipe file’
2. From the file control menu select the required file and click OK or double click on the
file name
3.8.7. To Enter A Parameter Value

1. In the Watch/Recipe window, either double click on the parameter
OR
2. Right click on the parameter and select ‘Edit Parameter Value’
3. From the dialog box type in the new value or if the parameter is enumerated select the
new state from the list
Note:- If the message ‘Value rejected by device’ appears, check that the parameter is
read/write. These are shown in black in the parameter lists. Parameters shown in blue are
read only. Some parameters can only be written to under certain conditions, for example,
when the instrument is in configuration mode.

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3.9. DATA SETS

Data sets allow you to choose different sets of parameter values, in a given recipe, depending
upon the conditions required to run the process, eg, the type of batch to be run.
Up to 32 data sets can be added. Data sets can be deleted, copied and pasted from one to
another or captured from the current running conditions in the instrument. These are
described in the following sections.
3.9.1. To Add A Data Set
1. From the Watch/Recipe window click ‘Create a new empty data set’
OR
2. Right click in the area of the data set and click ‘New Data Set’
3.9.2. To Delete A Data Set
1. Select the data set to be deleted and, from the Watch/Recipe window, click ‘Delete
the selected data set’
OR
2. Right click on the data set to be deleted and click ‘Delete Data Set’
3.9.3. To Copy And Paste Data Sets

This is useful if only a few parameters are changed from one data set to another.
1. Right click in the data set to be copied
2. From the pop up window click Copy Data Set
3. Right click in the data set to be copied to
4. From the pop up window click Paste Data Set
A parameter can be edited by double clicking on the parameter and from the pop up window
enter the new value.
3.9.4. To Rename A Data Set

A new data set is given a default name, eg Data Set 1. A title of your choice can be given as
follows:-
1. Right click the data set
2. From the pop up window enter the required title using alpha-numeric characters.

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3.9.5. To Enter The Current Values From The Controller

It is often convenient to ‘snapshot’ the current values of parameters in a controller into the
current recipe. This is useful, for example, when the process is running at its optimum
settings for the batch or job being processed.
This may be done in two ways
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Capture current
values into a data set’
OR
2. Right click in the section containing ‘Data Set’ and click ‘Snapshot Values’
3. If more than one data set is displayed, right click in the data set in which you wish the
current values to be stored, and repeat 2 above
4. If no data set is displayed or a new data set is required, right click in the area containing
the data set and click ‘New Data Set’. OR from the Watch/Recipe menu bar click
‘Create a new empty data set’
3.9.6. To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument

The parameter values stored in the data set of a recipe can be downloaded into an instrument
in two ways:-
1. Click in the column containing the data set to be downloaded then click ‘Download
the selected data set to the device’
OR
2. Right click in the column containing the data set to be downloaded, then click
‘Download Values’
Figure 3-8 shows an example of a recipe with data sets which may be configured using the
above procedures.
Figure 3-8: Example of a Recipe

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iTools Quick Tour 2

4.1. INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION AND CLONING............................ 2
4.1.1. To Configure an Instrument ........................................................................ 3
4.1.2. To Set Access Level.................................................................................... 3
4.1.3. Example: To Configure An Alarm Type from Parameter Lists.................. 3
4.1.4. Example: To Set the Alarm Trip Level ...................................................... 5
4.2. CLONING .................................................................................................... 6
4.2.1. To Create a Clone File From a Connected Instrument ................................ 7
4.2.2. To Clone an Instrument from a File ............................................................ 8
4.2.3. To Edit a Clone File.................................................................................... 9
4.2.4. To Clone From a Simulated Instrument .................................................... 10

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4. Chapter 4 QUICK TOUR 2

4.1. INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION AND CLONING
This quick tour is a step by step guide to configuring and setting up parameter values in
Eurotherm 2000 series instruments. iTools allows instrument configuration details and
commissioning values to be saved to a file which can be copied (cloned) to other instruments
of the same type.
Note: This chapter shows 2200 and 2400 series instruments only, but the principles apply
equally for other 2000 series instruments such as 2500DIN Rail Controller.
Note: This quick tour assumes that you have completed Quick Tour 1, or that you have had
experience with iTools and the operation of 2200 and 2400 series instrument.
About this Quick Tour

◊ To configure an instrument
◊ To set access level
◊ To configure an alarm type
◊ To set alarm trip levels
◊ Cloning
◊ To create a clone file from a connected instrument
◊ To clone from a file
◊ To edit a clone file
◊ To clone from a simulated instrument

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4.1.1. To Configure an Instrument

The most direct way to operate or configure an instrument using iTools is through the
instrument view.
Click on the instrument you wish to configure and operate it in exactly the same way as the
actual instrument. This is described in detail in the relevant instrument ‘Installation and
Operation Handbook’, a full list of which is given in Appendix C .
The instrument can also be operated or configured using the Device Browser and Parameter
Lists in iTools. The following example is included as an introduction to these features.
4.1.2. To Set Access Level

The instrument must be set to configuration level. This may be done from the instrument or
through iTools. Through iTools it is not necessary to enter a security code, and there are two
ways to enter configuration level:-
1. Right click on the Instrument View (or the device name in the Device Browser). From
the pop up menu select Set Access Level
Configuration
OR
2. From the menu bar, click Device Set Access Level
Configuration
When the instrument is in configuration level a warning is displayed, in iTools, on the

instrument view.
WARNING! When the instrument is in configuration mode it will not be controlling the
process.
4.1.3. Example: To Configure An Alarm Type from Parameter

Lists
1. Double click on the Instrument View to open the parameter list, or from the toolbar click
Device Views followed by Parameter List. The display will be as shown in Figure 3-
4, depending on items ticked in the View menu
2. Select ‘Click here to choose a list’ (or choose the required list if already open)
Figure 4-1: Selecting a Parameter List

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3. From the small browser

window box double
click on Config
Figure 4-2: Small Browser Window
4. From the Config list select and double click AL (the Alarm configuration list)
This list shows an example of the current

configuration for each of up to the four
alarms available in a 2400 instrument.
The relevant Installation and Operation
Handbook gives a full description of the
alarm types available.
If the instrument access level is
Operator, this list is read only.
To configure the parameter type, the
instrument must be in configuration
level - see Paragraph 4.1.2.
Figure 4-3: Selecting a Parameter
5. To configure (or re-configure) the alarm type - double click the parameter name
From the dialog box select a new alarm type from
the list given in the table.
A complete list and description of the parameter
types available, together with their mnemonics is
given in the relevant ‘Installation and Operation
Handbook’ for the instrument in use - see
Appendix C.
Figure 4-4: Configuring a Parameter Type
The selected conditions given in the above example, shows Alarm 1 (AL 1) set to a
Deviation, DEV, alarm. The number in brackets is the enumeration value for the parameter.
6. Set up alarm latching or alarm blocking using the same procedure as described above.

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4.1.4. Example: To Set the Alarm Trip Level

To set this parameter it is not necessary for the instrument to be in configuration level.
1. From the Device Browser click on the AL List Heading in the Operator folder. (See
Figure 4.5). The alarm parameter list will be displayed in the right hand window
Figure 4-5: Alarm Parameters
1. Double click on the selected parameter from the Parameter List

OR
From the menu bar click Parameter List select Edit Parameter Value
2. From the pop-up window,
type in the New Value
3. Click OK or Apply
Figure 4-6: Changing Alarm Value

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4.2. CLONING
The cloning feature allows the configuration and parameter settings of one instrument to be
copied into another. This allows new instruments to be rapidly set up using a known
reference source or standard instrument. Every parameter and parameter value is downloaded
to the new instrument which means that if the new instrument is used as a replacement it will
contain exactly the same information as the original. Cloning is generally only possible if the
following applies:
• The target instrument has the same hardware configuration as the source instrument
• The target instrument firmware (ie. Software built into the instrument) is the same or a
later version than that of the source instrument. The instrument firmware version is
displayed on the instrument when power is applied.
• Generally, cloning will copy all operational, engineering and configuration parameters
that are writable. The communications address is not copied.
WARNING !
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within the clone
files is a replica of that configured in the instrument. It is the users responsibility to
ensure that the information cloned from one instrument to another is correct for the
process to be controlled, and that all parameters are correctly replicated into the target
instrument.

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4.2.1. To Create a Clone File From a Connected Instrument
To copy configuration and parameter details from one instrument to another follow the
procedure below. Figure 4-7 shows an example of what you should see.
1. Connect the source instrument, and the instrument(s) to be cloned, to the iTools network,
as shown in Figure 2-2
2. Press the scanning button and wait for the instruments to appear in iTools
3. Select the source instrument by clicking on the panel view of the instrument or the
instrument name in the Device Browser
4. If you wish to change any parameters at this stage you may do so as described in Chapter
3
5. From the File menu, select Save to File
6. When the dialog box appears, enter a name for the file
7. Select the instrument to be cloned to by clicking on the panel view of the instrument or
the instrument name in the Device Browser
8. From the File menu, select Load Values From File
9. Press Open to download
Figure 4-7: Instrument Cloning
Note: A dialog box will appear which displays the progress of the cloning process. If
cloning is not 100% successful error messages will be displayed which indicate areas where
the cloned instrument may differ from the source instrument.

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4.2.2. To Clone an Instrument from a File
It is not necessary to have the source instrument connected to the iTools network during
cloning. The configuration details of the source instrument will normally have been
previously copied to a file by following steps 1 to 6 of the above procedure.
1. If you wish to examine or edit the parameter details press Open Clone from the Toolbar
or, from the File menu, select Open Clone File.
2. Open a clone file by double clicking on a clone file name or by selecting the clone file
and clicking Open.
3. The clone instrument details will be downloaded and displayed in the Panel Views
section. The instrument parameter values are displayed in white to indicate that this is
not a physically connected instrument. Parameter lists can be viewed in the same way as
an actual instrument - see Chapter 3
4. If you wish to load the clone file directly, either

From the File menu select Send to Device …..select the instrument to be cloned or
Point and click on the instrument to be cloned and from the File menu select Load
Values From File.
5. When the file browser window appears select the required clone file and press Open to
download
Note:- When cloning from an instrument or from a file the instrument is automatically
put into configuration level.

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4.2.3. To Edit a Clone File

1. From the toolbar select Open Clone or from the File menu select Open Clone File.
2. Open a clone file by double clicking on a clone file name or by selecting the clone file
and clicking Open.
The clone instrument view will be displayed with parameter values in white to indicate
that it is not a physically connected instrument. Figure 4-8 shows an example of what
you should see
3. Double click the instrument view to display the parameter lists
4. The value or configuration of any parameter can be changed as described earlier
5. From the File menu select Save or from the toolbar select Save
Note: Save As may also be used to save a clone file to a different drive or file name using
usual Windows commands.
View of a
clone file
instrument
Clone file
parameters
Figure 4-8: Editing a Clone File

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4.2.4. To Clone From a Simulated Instrument
In certain cases a physical instrument may not be available to copy from. Supplied with
iTools are ‘New Clone Files’ which allow you to select a pre-determined template for a
particular instrument. These files have the extension uit (Eurotherm Instrument Template)
and may be used for developing clone files.
1. Click New Clone from the toolbar or, from the File menu, select New Clone File
2. From the dialog box (Figure 4-9) select the instrument type from the list of clone files
available
Figure 4-9: New Clone File Dialog Box
3. The instrument view appears on the screen - Figure 4-10 - (display colour white) which
can be configured, saved and loaded to a real instrument as described earlier.
Figure 4-10: Simulated Instrument Produced From New Clone File

iTools 2500 DIN Rail Controller
5. CHAPTER 5 INTRODUCTION............................................ 2
5.1. WHAT IS THE 2500 DIN RAIL CONTROLLER.................................... 3
5.2. TO CONNECT A SINGLE 2500 CONTROLLER TO A PC .................. 4
5.3. TO CONNECT MORE THAN ONE 2500 TO A PC................................ 5
5.4. TO SET THE ADDRESS SWITCH ........................................................... 6
5.5. BAUD RATE ................................................................................................ 6
5.6.1. To start iTools............................................................................................. 7
5.6.2. To exit iTools.............................................................................................. 7
5.7. AUTODETECTION .................................................................................... 7
5.8. TO OPEN PANEL VIEWS OF INSTRUMENTS..................................... 7
5.9. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS................................................................ 8
5.9.1. To Display Instrument Parameters .............................................................. 8
5.9.2. To Select a Different List of Parameters ..................................................... 8
5.9.3. To Display the Device Browser .................................................................. 9
5.9.4. To Select a Different List of Parameters using the Device Browser ........... 9
5.9.5. To Change Parameter Values...................................................................... 9
5.9.6. Example: To Set Baud Rate ..................................................................... 10
5.9.7. To Edit Parameters.................................................................................... 11
5.10. STORING PARAMETERS IN RECIPE ............................................... 12
5.10.1. To Open the Watch/Recipe Window ...................................................... 12
5.10.2. To Build a Recipe ................................................................................... 12
5.10.3. To Remove a Parameter From the List.................................................... 13
5.10.4. To Save The Current Recipe ................................................................... 13
5.10.5. To Open A New Recipe .......................................................................... 13
5.10.6. To Open An Existing Recipe .................................................................. 13
5.10.7. To Enter A Parameter Value ................................................................... 13
5.11. DATA SETS.............................................................................................. 14
5.11.1. To Add A Data Set.................................................................................. 14
5.11.2. To Delete A Data Set .............................................................................. 14
5.11.3. To Copy And Paste Data Sets ................................................................. 14
5.11.4. To Rename A Data Set............................................................................ 14
5.11.5. To Enter The Current Values From The Controller ................................ 15
5.11.6. To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument ........................................... 15

2500 DIN Rail Controller iTools
2500 DIN Rail Controller
5.Chapter 5 INTRODUCTION
This Chapter gives a brief introduction to the 2500 DIN Rail Controller and its operation in
iTools. In principle running the 2500 in iTools is the same as that already described for the
2200/2400 series. The explanations given in this chapter, therefore, are a summary of
previous chapters.
Additional features are available in iTools to enable the 2500 to configured to meet the
specific requirements of the process. These features are described in subsequent chapters
About This Chapter
◊ What is the 2500 DIN rail controller

◊ To connect the 2500 DIN rail controller to a PC
◊ To set the address switch
◊ Baud rate
◊ Starting and exiting iTools
◊ Auto-detection
◊ To open panel views of instruments
◊ Instrument parameters
◊ To change parameter values
◊ To edit parameters
◊ Storing parameters in recipe

5.1. WHAT IS THE 2500 DIN RAIL CONTROLLER
The 2500 DIN Rail Controller is a modular I/O system with local PID control blocks and
“User Wiring” allowing local computation and combinational logic. The interface to it is
Modbus RTU or Profibus DP.
The 2500 is configured using iTools running on a personal computer under Windows 95 or
®
NT .
The 2500s are designed to work as flexible controllers in a number of possible architectures:
• with The Eurotherm T2900 programmer/display
• with PC3000 as remote I/O
• with third party datapanels, PLC’s or with SCADA packages.
The unit is normally supplied as a number of separate parts, generally classified as follows:
the Base - “2500B”
the I/O Controller Module - “2500C”
the I/O Modules - “2500M”
the Terminal Units - “2500T”
the 24V Power Supply - “2500P.”
2500C I/O Control Module

2500B Base
Unit
Configuration
port 2500M Plug-
in I/O
Modules
DIN Rail
AI2 DO4 RLY4 RLY4 Optional

Fuses or
Isolator links
2500T
Terminal
Units
Supervisory
communications
port
Figure 5-1: General View of the 2500 DIN rail Controller

5.2. TO CONNECT A SINGLE 2500 CONTROLLER TO A PC

Connection of a single 2500 to a PC can be made through the RS232 configuration port
located on the front of the 2500 IOC module. The connection is made via a RJ11 socket and
it is recommended that a standard RJ11 to 9 pin cable assembly is used. This is available
from Eurotherm, as shown in ‘The Ordering Code’, Appendix E
This cable plugs directly into the IOC and the PC as shown below.
When the 2500 is powered up, with a PC connected to the configuration port, it will
automatically start in configuration mode. To guarantee this, the PC must not be
communicating at the time of powering up the 2500.
* Using the Eurotherm cable with the appropriate power supply means that the 2500 system
can be cloned or configured by taking the IOC module to any convenient location remote
from the installation.
IOC
PC ✶
PC configuration S
station
C
§
9 way connector
RJ11 Cable Assembly, Eurotherm Ordering Code 2500

2500A/CABLE/CONFIG/RJ11/9PINDF
See also Ordering Code, Appendix E.
With this power supply

The plastic cover
Power supply and cable the IOC
module can be cloned supplied must be fitted
* or configured remotely over the RJ11 socket
when the connector is
not in use
Figure 5-2: Connection Between IOC And PC Using The Comms Port

5.3. TO CONNECT MORE THAN ONE 2500 TO A PC

Connection of multiple 2500 controllers to a PC can be made through the RS485 sockets
located on the front of the 2500 IOC Termination Unit.
It is recommended that the connections between 2500 and the PC, and connections between
multiple 2500 controllers, use standard RJ45 cable assemblies.
Two RJ45 sockets are fitted to the 2500 to provide a convenient way to connect multiple
instruments, as shown in Figure 5-3 below. Also shown in Figure 5-3 are RJ45 line
terminators which provide a convenient way to terminate both ends of the communications
lines.
Both cables and terminators are available from Eurotherm see ‘The Ordering Code’,
Appendix E.
PC
Each base must be

RJ45 Comms set to a unique
Line address
Terminator
RJ45 Comms
Line
Terminator
RJ45 Cable Assemblies, Eurotherm Type No.

2500A/CABLE/MODBUS/RJ45/RJ45/0M5 (or
3M0)
Figure 5-3: Connection of Multiple 2500 Controllers
Note:- The RS485 connection in the 2500 IOC module is internally connected to ground via
a high value resistor to prevent build up of static which in some installations could cause
damage to PC or controller. It is recommended, therefore, that the 24V supply to the 2500
IOC module is not grounded.

5.4. TO SET THE ADDRESS SWITCH

The unit address and parity is selected by the dual in line (DIL) switch mounted on the IOC
terminal unit.
The unit address can be set between 1 and 64 using switch positions 1 to 6 in binary.
Parity has three possible states - none/even/odd, using positions 7 & 8.
Address switch set to zero is a special case in which the address is ‘soft’ configured, i.e.
configured and stored in non-volatile memory.
For addresses between 65 and 255 the address switch must be set all OFF and the address set
in software as follows:-
1. Connect the PC to the configuration port as shown in Figure 5-2 or 5-3
2. Set the address switch to all OFF.
3. Scan for a connected instrument. See paragraph 5.7 ‘Autodetection’.
4. The instrument will appear at unit address 255.
5. Edit the address parameter to the new unit address required. See section 5.9 ‘Instrument
Parameters’.
Note: The switch is only read on power up. This means that if its setting is changed whilst
the unit is running it will have no effect, until the unit is powered down and turned back
on again.
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Switch position
P Parity on P O 32 16 8 4 2 1 ON
P Parity off
O Odd
P E Modbus Address OFF
E Even
Figure 5-4: The Modbus Address Switch Set To -Unit Address 05, Parity off
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Switch position
64 32 16 8 4 2 1 ON
Profibus Address OFF
Figure 5-5: The Profibus Address switch
5.5. BAUD RATE

During autodetection, iTools will automatically scan for instruments connected to the PC
comms ports. It will assume the baud rate of the first instrument detected - i.e. the one with
the lowest address. Any subsequent instrument which has been set to a different baud rate
will show in iTools as a ‘Comms Error’.
This means that all units on a common line must have the same baud rate and parity, as well
as a unique address. See 5.9.6 ‘To Set Baud Rate’


I. Directly
C. Click iTools
II. Indirectly
5.7. AUTODETECTION
1. Press the button. This will change to Scanning
iTools will search for up to 32 Eurotherm instruments connected to the network. It will
check instrument addresses and baud rates. When all connected instruments have been found
panel views are automatically displayed in the iTools window (assuming Panel Views has
been checked in the View menu).. Stop iTools scanning by pressing the Scanning button
once all bases have been identified.
5.8. TO OPEN PANEL VIEWS OF INSTRUMENTS

Since the 2500 DIN rail controller consists of a set of ‘blind’ modules it does not have a
faceplate in the same way as a discrete instrument. Panel views of the product are, however,
available as a fixed image. The 2500 DIN rail controller, therefore, is configured and
operated using the parameter lists. A panel view may be opened in any of the following
ways:
1. By enabling background scanning for new devices. This can be from the iTools main
menu or toolbar
2. By selecting the Add Devices command from the iTools menu or toolbar. This will
display a list of available devices (both real and simulated) to select from
3. By running a customised application file using usual Windows commands. These have
the extension .uic

5.9. INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS

Instrument parameters are settings in the instrument which you can change to suit the process.
In 2500 DIN rail controllers they are grouped under List Headings according to the function
they perform. The sub-folders, found in the Device Browser, assume the names of the List
Headings.
The groupings are not necessarily the same as 2200 and 2400 series instruments.
5.9.1. To Display Instrument Parameters
Instrument parameters may be displayed in three ways:
1. Double click on the required instrument view (or the instrument name in the Device
Browser)
2. Right click on the instrument view (or the instrument name in the Device Browser) and
select Parameter List from the pop up window
3. Left click on the required instrument view. From the Toolbar click Device Views
followed by Parameter List
A list of parameters are displayed which are grouped under a List Heading. This heading is
displayed in the upper left corner of the ‘parameters’ window, see Figure 4-5.
Figure 5-6: Parameter List Heading
5.9.2. To Select a Different List of Parameters
1. In the Parameter List window, click on the folder . This opens a small browser
window.
The browser contains a number of folders, such as:
• Operator
• User Alarms
• Control
• I/O
• User Wiring
Each of these folders contain sub-folders. The lists of parameters are found in each of
these sub-folders. A full list of the folders and parameters is given in Chapter 8.
2. Open the required folder by double clicking on the folder (or folder name), or click
against the folder.
3. Open the required sub-folder by double clicking on the folder (or folder name), or click
OK.

5.9.3. To Display the Device Browser

From the View menu select Device Browser, (see also ‘To Customise the Display’ section 3-
6). This will split the lower part of the iTools display into two sections:-
1. The right hand section will show the selected parameter list, as selected above.
2. The left hand section will show the Device Browser. This will open on the folder
containing the selected Parameter List Heading.
5.9.4. To Select a Different List of Parameters using the Device

Browser
1. Single click on a folder or name of the list heading. This has the same effect as the small
browser window in 5.9.3 above.
2. Double clicking the folder, or pressing , will open a list of parameter tags. These tags
may be used to copy parameters when they are ‘wired’ between I/O modules and function
blocks in controllers such as 2500 and 2600. See Chapter 7 - User Wiring).
5.9.5. To Change Parameter Values

Parameters can be Read only or Read/Write. Read only parameters are shown in blue and
read/write parameters are shown in black in the parameter lists. Only Read/Write parameter
values can be changed, and some parameters, such as configuration parameters, can only be
changed if the access level is correct. To change Access Level see Paragraph 4.1.2
Parameter values can be Analogue Values or Enumerated Values. With analogue values
the integer value can be adjusted between maximum and minimum limits. With enumerated
values a selection of states can be made.
There are three ways to change parameter values:-
1. From the Parameter List window double click on the selected parameter
2. From the Parameter List window right click on the selected parameter and from the pop
up menu select Edit Parameter Value
3. From the menu bar select Parameter List and from the pop up menu select Edit
Parameter Value
A pop up window will appear, as shown in Figure

5-7a or b.
4. If the parameter is an analogue value, type in the

new value and Click OK or Apply
Figure 5-7a: Changing Parameter Values

5. If the parameter is an enumerated value, such as

‘Auto/Manual’, select the condition from the pull-
down list.. Some enumerated values can be
selected from two or more alternatives.
Note: OK will cancel the dialog box

Apply will retain the dialog box
Figure 5-7b: Changing Parameter Values
Note: The parameter lists make available all parameters which can be accessed over comms.
The complete list of available parameters and their MODBUS addresses are given in Chapter
8
5.9.6. Example: To Set Baud Rate

1. From the Device Browser, click Operator → COMMS → Baud
2. Double click this parameter
3. From the pop up window click
4. Select the required baud rate, and click OK or Apply.
Baud rates of 9600 and 19,200 are supported on version 1.04 of 2500
You are now able to operate the Eurotherm 2500 DIN rail controller using iTools.
Notes:-
1. Care should be taken to ensure that parameter values are not set to values which may
interfere with the expected operation of the process.
For example:
In a ramp to set point or programmer application, do not set the parameter ‘Hb’ - ‘SP Rate
Limit Holdback Value’ to zero when the parameter ‘Hbty’ - ‘SP Rate Limit Holdback Type’
is set to ‘band’ - Band Alarm’.
This will prevent the program from ramping.
The value of ‘Hb’ should be set to a value which does not prevent the programmer from
running even if ‘Hbty’ is set to ‘Hi’, ‘Lo’ or ‘band’.
In the 2500, these parameters are found under:

Control → LOOP01 (or 02) → L01_SP
2. If any alarm is set to type ‘Rate’ or ‘Deviation’ (high, low or band), then the alarm
setpoint must be set to a positive number.
3. Analogue Output module output limits must not be set outside the normal working range
of the output, i.e. For 0 to 10V output set low limit to 0V and high limit to 10V. For 0 to
20 mA output set low limit to 0mA and high limit to 20mA.

5.9.7. To Edit Parameters

In addition to changing values of parameters, the properties of parameters can be changed.
There are three ways to do this:-
1. From the Parameter List window right click on the parameter

A pop up menu will appear. This gives the following choices:-
d) Copy - allows the parameter to be copied to the clipboard for use in User Wiring
(see Chapter 7) or Watch/Recipe windows (see section 5.10.)
IV. Wireable - the device that the parameter is wired to. See Chapter 7 for more
information.
2. From the Menu Bar, left click on the Parameter List menu
A pop up window will appear. This gives the following choices:-
d) Browse - displays a small browse window
IV. Wireable - the device that the parameter is wired to. See Chapter 7 for more
information.
3. From the Device Browser, double click on the folder or parameter list name, OR
click against the parameter list name. This opens a list of parameter tags.
Right click on the parameter tag. A small window gives the following choices:-
a) Edit - allows parameter values to be changed - see section 5.8.5.

b) Properties - allows the properties of the parameter to be viewed
c) Copy - allows the parameter to be copied to a wireable parameter

5.10. STORING PARAMETERS IN RECIPE

A particular process may be required to run a range of products which require different
settings to be entered into the control system. If these are held in a series of recipes a rapid
and accurate way of setting up the process can be achieved.
A recipe, therefore, is a customised set of parameters which can be given different values
which are stored in data sets. It can be named - say, with the reference of the batch to which
it applies, and downloaded into the control system.
This section describes how to configure, store, and download recipes into the controllers.
5.10.1. To Open the Watch/Recipe Window

1. From the View menu select Watch/Recipe
2. A Watch/Recipe window is displayed, see Figure 5-8
Figure 5-8: The Watch/Recipe Window
5.10.2. To Build a Recipe

Parameters of your choice may be placed into the recipe window in four ways, as follows:
1. From the Device Browser, locate the required parameter from the file structure as
described in section 5.9.4
a) Drag and drop the parameter into the Recipe window
b) Repeat the above for all required parameters
2. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window click ‘Browser for parameter
to add to recipe’.
a) From the small browser window select the parameter and either double click the
3. From the main menu bar click ‘Watch/Recipe’
a) Click ‘Add Parameter’

b) From the small browser window select the parameter and either double click the
4. Right click in the Watch/Recipe window and click ‘Add Parameter’

5.10.3. To Remove a Parameter From the List

1. Click to highlight the parameter which is no longer required in recipe
2. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Remove the selected
parameter from this recipe’
OR
Press Ctrl+Del
OR
Right click on the selected parameter and click ‘Delete Parameter’
5.10.4. To Save The Current Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Save’

2. For a new recipe the Save As dialog box will appear. Save the recipe in the appropriate
directory with an appropriate file name
5.10.5. To Open A New Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Create a new
watch/recipe list
Parameters may be added to and removed from this list as described in 5.10.2 and 5.10.3, and
the new recipe saved as described in 5.10.4
5.10.6. To Open An Existing Recipe
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Open an existing
watch/recipe file’
2. From the file control menu select the required file and click OK or double click on the
file name
5.10.7. To Enter A Parameter Value

1. In the Watch/Recipe window, either double click on the parameter
OR
2. Right click on the parameter and select ‘Edit Parameter Value’
3. From the dialog box type in the new value or if the parameter is enumerated select the
new state from the list
Note:- If the message ‘Value rejected by device’ appears, check that the parameter is
read/write. These are shown in black in the parameter lists. Parameters shown in blue are
read only. Some parameters can only be written to under certain conditions, for example,
when the instrument is in configuration mode.

5.11. DATA SETS

Data sets allow you to choose different sets of parameter values, in a given recipe, depending
upon the conditions required to run the process, eg, the type of batch to be run.
Up to 32 data sets can be added. Data sets can be deleted, copied and pasted from one to
another or captured from the current running conditions in the instrument. These are
described in the following sections.
5.11.1. To Add A Data Set
1. From the Watch/Recipe window click ‘Create a new empty data set’
OR
2. Right click in the area of the data set and click ‘New Data Set’
5.11.2. To Delete A Data Set
1. Select the data set to be deleted and, from the Watch/Recipe window, click ‘Delete
the selected data set’
OR
2. Right click on the data set to be deleted and click ‘Delete Data Set’
5.11.3. To Copy And Paste Data Sets

This is useful if only a few parameters are changed from one data set to another.
1. Right click in the data set to be copied
2. From the pop up window click Copy Data Set
3. Right click in the data set to be copied to
4. From the pop up window click Paste Data Set
A parameter can be edited by double clicking on the parameter and from the pop up window
enter the new value.
5.11.4. To Rename A Data Set

A new data set is given a default name, eg Data Set 1. A title of your choice can be given as
follows:-
1. Right click the data set
2. From the pop up window enter the required title using alpha-numeric characters.

5.11.5. To Enter The Current Values From The Controller

It is often convenient to ‘snapshot’ the current values of parameters in a controller into the
current recipe. This is useful, for example, when the process is running at its optimum
settings for the batch or job being processed.
This may be done in two ways
1. From the menu bar of the ‘Watch/Recipe’ window, click ‘Capture current
values into a data set’
OR
2. Right click in the section containing ‘Data Set’ and click ‘Snapshot Values’
3. If more than one data set is displayed, right click in the data set in which you wish the
current values to be stored, and repeat 2 above
4. If no data set is displayed or a new data set is required, right click in the area containing
the data set and click ‘New Data Set’. OR from the Watch/Recipe menu bar click
‘Create a new empty data set’
5.11.6. To Download A Recipe Into An Instrument

The parameter values stored in the data set of a recipe can be downloaded into an instrument
in two ways:-
1. Click in the column containing the data set to be downloaded then click ‘Download
the selected data set to the device’
OR
2. Right click in the column containing the data set to be downloaded, then click
‘Download Values’
Figure 5-9 shows an example of a recipe with data sets which may be configured using the
above procedures.
Figure 5-9: Example of a Recipe


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6.1. CONFIGURATION OF I/O MODULES................................................... 2
6.2. TO SET ACCESS LEVEL .......................................................................... 3
6.3. I/O MODULE TYPES ................................................................................. 3
6.3.1. To Define I/O Module Type ....................................................................... 3
6.4. CHANNEL TYPES...................................................................................... 5
6.4.1. To Define Channel Type............................................................................. 6
6.4.2. Channel Types For Each Module................................................................ 7
6.4.3. Input Linearisation ...................................................................................... 8
6.5. PARAMETER AVAILABILITY SETTINGS........................................... 8
6.5.1. To Select Parameter Availability ................................................................ 8
6.6. FAILURE TO WRITE A VALUE.............................................................. 9
6.7. TO SET UP OTHER I/O PARAMETERS ................................................ 9
6.7.1. Example ...................................................................................................... 9

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6.1. CONFIGURATION OF I/O MODULES
The I/O modules available with the 2500 DIN Rail Controller are:
1. The two channel analogue input module 2500M/AI2
2. The two channel analogue output module 2500M/AO2
3. Quad digital input module 2500M/DI4
4. Quad digital output module 2500M/DO4
5. Relay module 2500M/RLY4
This chapter describes how to configure these modules to suit the I/O plant devices such as
sensors, transducers and actuators.
About This Chapter
◊ To Set Access Level

◊ I/O Module Types
◊ Channel Types
◊ Parameter Availability Settings
◊ Failure To Write A Value
◊ To set up other I/O parameters

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6.2. TO SET ACCESS LEVEL

The instrument must be set to configuration level. This may be done in two ways:-
1. Right click on the Instrument View (or the device name in the Device Browser). From
the pop up menu select Set Access Level Configuration
OR
2. From the menu bar, click Device Set Access Level
Configuration
Note: When the instrument is in configuration level a warning is displayed on the

instrument view. No security code is required in iTools to enter configuration level.
WARNING! When the instrument is in configuration mode it will not be controlling the
process.
6.3. I/O MODULE TYPES

There are five types of I/O module available in the 2500 controller which need to be defined
before they are ‘soft wired’ in the application, see ‘User Wiring’ Chapter7. These modules
are:
1. The Two Channel Analogue Input Module 2500M/AI2
2. The Two Channel Analogue Output Module 2500M/AO2
3. The Relay Module 2500M/RLY4
4. The Quad Digital Input Module 2500M/DI4
5. The Quad Digital Output Module 2500M/DO4
Each module is identified by its location in the 2500 base (1 to 16). The required module
type must firstly be defined to correspond with the actual module type fitted. It is then
necessary to define the functionality of each channel. The procedure which follows gives a
general description of this process.
6.3.1. To Define I/O Module Type
1. Select Set Access Level Configuration (as described above).

2. From the Device Browser open the I/O folder by clicking , or by double clicking on
the I/O folder or folder name.
3. Select the module to be defined (e.g. Module1) by clicking , or by double clicking on
the Module folder or folder name.
4. Select the module type, (e.g. MOD01) by single clicking on the folder or folder name
5. This will open the Parameter List in the right hand window
6. From the Parameter List select the Requested Module Type (e.g. ReqModID). This may
be done in two ways:-
a) by double clicking the ReqModID line. OR
b) right click on the ReqModID line and from the small pop up window select
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7. From the small pop up window which appears, press

to open a list of module types
available.
8. Scroll to the Channel Type required and click OK or Apply
9. The line Actual Module Type (ActModID) will change to the selected module type to
confirm that the command was successful. See table 6-1 for full list of module types.
Figure 6-1: Defining a Module Type
In this example Module1 (MOD01), is defined as an analogue input (AI2)
Note: The number in brackets (64) is the Modbus Address of the parameter
Name Description Values Meaning R/W

Mod01 LH_MOD_1 List Header Read
ModSta ModStatus Module Status Read
ActID ActMod_1 None (0) None fitted Read only parameter Read
DI4 (1) Digital Input which confirms that the
DO4_EP (16) Dig Output External requested module is
PSU the same as the
DO4_24 (17) 24V Switched Output module fitted
DO4_SP *(18) Dig Output Self
Powered
RLY4 (32) Relay Output
ReqID ReqMod_1 AI2 (64) Analogue Input Write parameter Write
AO2 (80) Analogue Output defining the module
type
ModVer ModVers_1 Module firmware Read
version
Table 6-1: Full Range of Module Types

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6.4. CHANNEL TYPES

Each module contains a number of channels (generally, two for analogue modules and four
for digital modules). Each channel must be configured to a type which corresponds to the
module type. A module type configured as an analogue input, for example will have input
(linearisation) types such as thermocouple, RTD, etc.
The selected input type is then linearised using the input Linearisation Type. It is possible
to configure any linearisation type with any input type This allows, for example, an input
type configured for mA to be linearised to a thermocouple curve. Care should be taken,
however, to ensure that the correct linearisation is applied to the input type selected. An
input type configured as RTD, for example, would (normally) be linearised for PT100 but it
is equally valid to use any other linearisation curve.
A module type configured as an analogue output requires the output type to be defined. The
choices are voltage or mA current.
Table 6-2, overleaf, lists the Channel Type choices for the different module types.
The values shown in Table 6-2 are grouped with the I/O module for which they are relevant.
This presentation will be shown in iTools when the check box ‘Hide Parameters which are
Not Relevant’ is ticked in the Options menu Parameter Availability Settings.
If this box is not ticked, then all possible parameters for all module types are shown in the
iTools ‘Parameters’ display. Those parameters which are not relevant to the configured
module type, however, are shaded in grey and their values cannot be adjusted. In addition
some parameters are made read only and are shaded in blue. This option is made available to
speed up configuration for those users who are very familiar with the positions of these
parameters. See also Appendix B ‘The Menu Bar’.

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6.4.1. To Define Channel Type

1. From the Device Browser open the I/O folder by clicking , or by double clicking on
the I/O folder or folder name.
2. Select the module to be defined (e.g. Module01) by clicking , or by double clicking
on the Module folder or folder name.
3. Select the module channel number, (e.g. MO1-C1) by single clicking on the folder or the
folder name
4. From the Parameter List select Channel Type. This may be done in two ways:-
a) by double clicking the Channel Type line. OR
b) right click on the Channel Type line and from the small pop up window select
Edit Parameter Value
5. From the small pop up window which appears, press to open a list of channel types
available
6. Scroll to the Channel Type required. And click OK or Apply
7. A full list of Channel Types available is given in Table 6-2
Figure 6-2: Defining Channel Type
In this example Module 1, Channel 1 (MO1_C1) is defined as

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6.4.2. Channel Types For Each Module

Channel Type for module:- Analogue Input AI2
TYPE Meaning
TC (1) Thermocouple input
Pyro (2) Pyrometer input
mV (3) milli-volt input
mA (4) milli-amp input
V (5) Volts input
HiZV (6) High impedance voltage input, eg Zirconia probe
Ohms (7) Resistance input
HiOhms (8) High resistance input
Pot (9) Potentiometer
Channel Type for module:- Analogue Output AO2
Value Meaning
V (0) (30) Voltage
MA (0) (31) Current
Channel Type for module:- Digital Outputs DO4-EP; DO4-24; DO4-SP
Value Meaning
ONOFFO (40) On Off output
TIMEPR (41) Time proportioning output
VLVRSE (42) Valve raise *
Channel Type for module:- Digital Input DI4
Value Meaning
ONOFF (50) On Off digital input
DEBNCE (51) De-bounce (for relay inputs)
PULSE (52) Pulse input
Channel Type for module:- Relay Output RLY4
Value Meaning
ONOFFO (40) On Off output
TIMEPR (41) Time proportioning output
VLVRSE (42) Valve raise *
* If channel 1 or channel 3 is configured as Valve Raise, then the next channel, i.e. Channel 2
or 4, will automatically be configured as Valve Lower. It is not possible to configure even
numbered channels for Valve Raise.
The number in brackets is the enumeration for the parameter. This is the value corresponding
to the selected choice
Table 6-2: Full Range of Channel Types

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6.4.3. Input Linearisation

If the Module Type is Analogue Input, it is necessary to configure the appropriate
linearisation curve for the sensor in use. After setting up the Channel Type double click the
Linearisation Type line and from the small window select the appropriate curve.
Note:- You can configure any Linearisation Type for any Channel Type, this allows, for
example, mA inputs to be linearised to a thermocouple curve. Care should be taken,
however, to ensure that the correct curve is chosen for the input type configured. The table
below gives the choices available:-
Value Meaning
J T/C (0) J thermocouple
K T/C (1) K type thermocouple
L T/C (2) L thermocouple
R T/C (3) R thermocouple
B T/C (4) B thermocouple
N T/C (5) N thermocouple
T T/C (6) T thermocouple
S T/C (7) S thermocouple
PL2 (8) Platinel 2 thermocouple
CUSTOM (9) Custom download
PT100 (10) 100Ω Platinum resistance thermometer
LINEAR (11) Linear volts or current
SQ ROOT (14) Square root
Note:- The number in brackets is the enumeration for the parameter
6.5. PARAMETER AVAILABILITY SETTINGS

The Channel Types shown in Table 6-2 are grouped with the Module Type for which they are
relevant. It is possible to display all available parameters whether or not they are relevant to
the Module Type selected. This is to allow for faster configuration than may be possible if
the lists are segregated.
6.5.1. To Select Parameter Availability

1. From the Menu Bar, click Options
2. From the menu list, click Parameter Availability Settings
3. To display those parameters which are not relevant to the Module Type, check the box
‘Hide Parameters which are Not Relevant’
4. Un-check this box to show all parameters which are not relevant to the Module Type
selected. These parameters are presented with a greyed background and cannot be
changed
5. Check the box ‘Mark Parameters according to Relevance and Availability’ to display a
further filtered list of parameters. Some additional parameters listed will be Read only.
Note:- This check box has no effect for clone files.

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6.6. FAILURE TO WRITE A VALUE
The message ‘Value Rejected by Device’ will appear if:

a) The instrument is not in configuration level, when the parameter selected is a
configuration parameter
OR
b) An incorrect condition is requested. For example, if a module is configured as a Digital
Input a parameter associated with any other type (AO,AI or DO) will not be accepted
6.7. TO SET UP OTHER I/O PARAMETERS

The previous pages describe how to set up the module types, channel types and input
linearisations for analogue modules. Associated with each of these steps are a number of
other parameters which may need to be configured. Generally these are the values associated
with the particular configuration.. The principle of setting of these parameters is illustrated by
the following example
6.7.1. Example
To configure Module02, Channel 1 analogue output to 4-20mA
1. From the Device Browser select IO → Module02 → MO2_C1.

2. From the parameter list
a) Double click VALH and enter the value which defines the % PID output
required to give maximum output eg 100%
b) Double click VALL and enter the value which defines the % PID output
required to give minimum output eg 0%
c) Double click IOH and enter the value to give maximum electrical output eg
100 = 20mA.
d) Double click IOL and enter the value to give minimum electrical output eg 20
= 4mA.
A PID output of 0 - 100% will give an electrical output of 4 - 20mA.
A full list of parameters is given in the parameter lists in Chapter 8.

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7.1. USER WIRING ............................................................................................ 2
7.2. EXAMPLE PROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................ 3
7.3. THE WIRING EDITOR.............................................................................. 5
7.3.1. To Open the Wiring Editor ......................................................................... 5
7.4. USER VALUES............................................................................................ 6
7.4.1. To Set Up a User Value .............................................................................. 6
7.4.2. To Enter Text into the Comment Field ....................................................... 6
7.5. ANALOGUE CALCULATIONS................................................................ 7
7.5.1. Example: To Produce an Analogue Calculation Block ............................. 9
7.6. LOGIC (DIGITAL) CALCULATIONS................................................... 11
7.6.1. Example: To Produce a Logic Calculation Block ................................... 13
7.7. OUTPUT BEHAVIOUR IN ERROR SITUATIONS ............................. 15
7.8. WIREABLE PARAMETERS................................................................... 17
7.8.1. Wiring Example 1: To Wire a Simple Single Loop Controller ................ 17
7.8.2. To Disconnect a Wiring Connection ......................................................... 18
7.8.3. Wiring Example 2: Relative Humidity.................................................... 19
7.9. WIREABLE PARAMETERS USING THE ANALOGUE OR LOGIC
CALCULATION TABS ................................................................................... 21
7.10. USER WIRING USING THE WIREABLE PARAMETERS TAB..... 22
7.11. TO SAVE CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................ 23
7.12. WIREABLE PARAMETER TABLES................................................... 24

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7.1. USER WIRING
User Wiring in the 2500 controller allows applications to be created by internally soft wiring
digital and analogue parameters together, either directly or by using a selection of
mathematical or logical functions.
The different aspects of User Wiring are:
1. Functions
Functions allow mathematical or logical calculations to be performed on individual or a pair
parameters. They are accessed through a set of tabbed pages in the User Wiring Editor as
follows:-
• User Values. This allows real numbers to be assigned to any or all of eight place holders.
These values may be used as inputs to Analogue and Logic calculations.
• Analogue Calc. Up to sixteen simple analogue calculations can be performed, with the
output of each being written to one of sixteen Calculated Values. In many cases, a
Calculated Value will be assigned directly to a wireable parameter, but more complex
calculations can be performed by chaining, i.e. using Calculated Values as inputs to
further calculations. An example of an analogue calculation is shown in Figure 7-1.
• Logic Calc. Logic or digital calculations are handled in the same way as analogue.
Examples of Logic Calculations include AND, OR, XOR and LATCH. An example of an
analogue calculation is shown in Figure 7-1.
Input 1 Input 1
RealCV BoolCV
Max Input 2 AND
Input 2
Figure 7-1: Examples of Analogue and Digital Functions

2. Connections
Connections provide the facility to ‘soft’ wire parameters between ‘function blocks’ and I/O
modules. Function blocks are embedded applications in the 2500 controller, examples of
which are PID control, humidity, etc,. They are accessed through a tabbed page in the User
Wiring Editor as follows:-
• Wireable Params. Wireable Parameters provide the facility to connect parameters to

function blocks to produce the desired application.
AI Dry
‘Soft’ wired RH
IO Module function
Val(ues) connections
block
AI Wet
Figure 7-2: Example of Wiring Parameters to a Function Block

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Before attempting any wiring it is recommended that a block diagram of the process or
application is drawn. Each block should be allocated a reference name together with other
relevant information.
An example of a block diagram is given in Figure 7-3. The elements of this block diagram
are taken as examples and are used in this chapter to explain the different aspects of User
Wiring listed above.
About This Chapter
◊ Example block diagram of a process

◊ The wiring editor
◊ User values
◊ Analogue calculations
◊ Logic (digital) calculations
◊ Output behaviour in error situations
◊ Wireable parameters
◊ Wireable Parameter Tables
7.2. EXAMPLE PROCESS BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 7-3 represents an example block diagram of a process control system. It will be used
in this chapter to explain the principles of User Wiring. It is not intended to represent any
particular process solution and is presented here for illustrative purposes only.
The block diagram comprises the following sections:

1. A control loop, (loop1), which will be configured as a heat only temperature controller.
The input to the control loop is derived from an Analogue Input module. The output
drives a time proportioning Digital Output module.
2. A control loop, (loop2), which will be configured as a humidity controller. The 2500
DIN rail controller contains a humidity function block which calculates Relative
Humidity from wet and dry PRT input sensors.
3. A logic output is derived by the use of Analogue and Logic Calculations. The functions
of each of these blocks is described in this chapter.

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IOModule01 Val wOP Val IOModule03
M01_C1 M03_C1
PV OP
AI DO
Loop01
PV
Dry RH wOP
IOModule03
Dry
M03_C4
IOModule01 OP PV DO
Wet
M01_C2 HUMID1 Loop02
AI Wet PV Val
Val
P1-Val RealCV
IOModule02 Val P1_Val IOModule03
AOPR01
M02_c1 Input 1 M03_C2
DOPR01
AI Input 1 Input 2 Max DO
Input 2 <
P2-Val Val
USRVAL1 P2-Val BoolCV
90.0
Usr1
Figure 7-3: An Example of a Process Block Diagram
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7.3. THE WIRING EDITOR
Analogue and digital User Wiring is viewed or edited using a single set of tabbed pages: one
page for User Values, one for Analogue Calculations, one for Logic Calculations and one
for Wireable Parameters. The Wiring Editor simplifies production of applications by
allowing wiring links to be made by dragging and dropping parameters.
7.3.1. To Open the Wiring Editor
The Wiring Editor can be opened in three ways:-
1. From the toolbar click next to Device Views

OR
2. From the View menu click User Wiring
OR
3. Right click on the instrument panel view or the device name in the Device Browser
4. From the pop up menu select User Wiring
Figure 7-4: The Wiring Editor

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7.4. USER VALUES

User Values are intended for use as constants or comms inputs to calculations.
An example of a User Value is given in the Example Process Block Diagram Figure 7-3. It is
shown as UserVal1 and provides a setpoint input (heater temperature threshold) to a Digital
Output block
Select the User Values tab. This page is shown while editing either Analogue or Logic
Wiring. It allows a floating point numeric value or a boolean to be entered in each of eight
User Value slots.
Figure 7-5: User Values Tab
7.4.1. To Set Up a User Value

User Values can be set in two ways:-
1. Double click on the UserVal- box or its Value

OR
2. Select the line containing the value which you wish to change. Then right click on this
line. From the small pop up window select Edit Parameter Value
A small dialog window will appear. Type in the new value.
7.4.2. To Enter Text into the Comment Field

Text may be added into the comment field in two ways:-
1. Double click in the field in which you wish to enter the comment
OR
2. Select the line containing the comment which you wish to enter.. Then right click on this
line. From the small pop up window select Edit Parameter Comment
A small dialog window will appear. Type in the text.

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7.5. ANALOGUE CALCULATIONS
The Analog Calc page provides a convenient way to perform a mathematical calculation on
two input variables. The input variables can be analogue or digital values. The Analog Calc
page allows you to set up the following conditions:
1. To soft wire up to two inputs of an analogue calculation block to outputs of a previous
stage of a process
2. To range each input individually by applying a multiplying factor
3. To perform a mathematical calculation between the two inputs. Table 7-1 provides a full
list of the calculations which can be made
4. To apply a maximum and minimum limit on the result of the calculation
5. To provide a fallback value if the result of the calculation is incorrect
6. An optional method of wiring the output of the analogue calculation to the next stage of
the process
With the User Wiring window maximised, a table allows up to sixteen calculations to be
performed. Each row of the table is labelled RealCV1 to RealCV16. According to
whichever row of the table is selected (selection of individual cells is not possible), the form
below the table allows the current calculation to be edited.
Selection of inputs is made by pressing the ellipsis button adjacent to the field. This
brings up a small window containing a parameter browser from which the required parameter
can be selected. Alternatively, from the main browser drag and drop the required parameter
into the field adjacent to the ellipsis button
Wiring to wireable parameters is optional, and is made by adding entries to a list box. If a
wireable parameter is selected which is already wired to, a warning dialog box appears which
allows either override of the previous wire or cancel the operation.

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Figure 7-6: Analogue Calculation Tab
Analogue Wiring Operators

Name Meaning
None No function
Add Add
Subtract Subtract
Multiply Multiply
Divide Divide (Divide by zero gives invalid
status and high limit output)
Abs Diff Absolute difference
Max Output = larger of both inputs
Min Output = lesser of both inputs
Hot Swap Use secondary input if primary fails
Sample/hold For full description see pages 7-8/9
Power xy Where x = input 1 and y = input 2
Square Root Acts on input 1 only input 2 is ignored
Log Log10 Both act on input 1 only
Ln Logn Both act on input 1 only
10^X Exponential Both act on input 1 only
Table 7-1: Analogue Calculation Operators

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7.5.1. Example: To Produce an Analogue Calculation Block
An example of an analogue calculation is shown in the Example Process Block Diagram,

Figure 7-3, and will be used to illustrate the principle of configuring analogue calculations.
This example is a variant of a ‘highest wins’ circuit, which compares the two inputs and
chooses the largest of the two. The first input (input 1) is an analogue value (0 - 100), and is
taken from the output of the relative humidity function block. The second input (input 2) is a
boolean which is taken from the output of a digital function block The boolean has a
multiplying factor (of 50) applied to match the scaling of input 1.
If the boolean is not true the output is taken from input 1. If the boolean is true then the value
appearing at the output is taken from input 1 if it is greater than 50 and from input 2 if input 1
is less than 50.
This particular configuration might be used in an application where it is required to maintain

a minimum level of power to a heater element depending upon the condition of a digital
input.
From RelHumid output Input 1

(LOOP02.wOP) AOPR01
From DIGOP1 Max

(DOPR01.BoolCV) Input 2
Figure 7-7: Analogue Calculation Block (‘Highest Wins’)
The wiring for this example is shown in Figure 7-6.
1. Select the Analog Calc tab

2. Select one of the sixteen analogue operations by clicking on the RealCV- line
3. Click the ellipsis button against Input1 and from the small browser window locate
the parameter to be wired from. In this example the parameter is the output from the
humidity block, LOOP02.wOP, and will be found through the path ‘Control → Loop02
→ wOP. Click OK, or double click on the name of the parameter (wOP)
4. In the Input1 multiplier box enter the multiplying factor on this input value (e.g. 1)
the parameter to be wired from. In this example the parameter is the output from a digital
calculation block, BoolCV, and will be found through the path ‘User Wiring →
Digital→ DOPR01 → BoolCV’. Click OK, or double click on the name of the parameter
6. In the Input2 multiplier box enter the multiplying factor on this input value (e.g. 50)
7. Click the drop down menu, ,in the Operator box and from the small window select
the mathematical function required. In this example Max

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8. In the Hi and Lo Limit boxes enter the maximum and minimum output range. In this
case 100% and 0%
9. In the Fallback box enter a value to that you want the output to go to if the result of the
calculation falls outside the output limits, (see ‘Output Behaviour in Error Situations’
paragraph 7.5.2).
10. Check the Fallback Overrides Limits box if you want the output to take up the fallback
value in the event that the output limits are exceeded. If this box is not checked the
output will clamp at the limit value.
11. To add a comment against each line select the line and type in the Comment box
Notes:
1. The precise behaviour of Fallback is described in the tables overleaf
2. The view taken in Figure 7-6 has the Panel View turned off
3. The current values of the Input parameters are displayed, in blue, on the Analogue
Calculation view. They are found immediately above the ellipsis button, see Figure 7-6
4. The current value of the Output is displayed, in blue, on the Analogue Calculation view.
The result of the calculation can, therefore, be viewed directly, together with the values of
the inputs, see Figure 7-6

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7.6. LOGIC (DIGITAL) CALCULATIONS
The Logic Calculations page provides a convenient way to perform logical calculations on
two input variables. The input variables can be digital or analogue values. The Logic
Calculations page allows you to set up the following conditions:
1. To soft wire up to two inputs of a logic calculation block to outputs of a previous stage of
a process
2. To individually invert each input
3. To perform a logical calculation between the two inputs. Table 7-2 provides a full list of
the calculations which can be made
4. To provide a fallback value if the result of the calculation is incorrect
5. An optional method of wiring the output of the analogue calculation to the next stage of
the process
The presentation of the Logic Calculations page closely resembles that of Analogue
Calculations, however, it includes different fields to allow inversion of the logic inputs and
omitting multipliers and limits. The two Invert check boxes are not used when the selected
operator is any of those which expect numeric rather than Boolean inputs, e.g. ‘=’ or ‘>’.
With the User Wiring window maximised, a table allows up to sixteen calculations to be
performed. Each row of the table is labelled BoolCV1 to BoolCV16. According to
whichever row of the table is selected (selection of individual cells is not possible), the form
below the table allows the current calculation to be edited.
Selection of inputs is made by pressing the ellipsis button adjacent to the field. This
brings up a small window containing a parameter browser from which the required parameter
can be selected. Alternatively, from the main browser drag and drop the required parameter
into the field adjacent to the ellipsis button
Wiring to wireable parameters is optional, and is made by adding entries to a list box. If a
wireable parameter is selected which is already wired to, a warning dialog box appears which
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Figure 7-8: Logic Calculation Tab
Logic Wiring Operators

Mnemonic Meaning
None No function
AND AND
OR OR
XOR Exclusive OR
SRLATCH Latching
EQU = inputs are equal
NE ≠ Inputs are not equal
GT > Input 1 greater than input 2
LT < Input 1 less than input 2
GTE ≥ Input 1 greater than or equal
to input 2
LTE ≤ Input 1 less than or equal to
input 2
Table 7-2: Logic Calculations Operators
Note: Logic Wiring (whether simple re-routing, or involving calculations) will always output
a Boolean type result, whether the inputs were Booleans, integers or reals.

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7.6.1. Example: To Produce a Logic Calculation Block
An example of a logic calculation is shown in the Example Process Block Diagram, Figure
7-3, and will be used to illustrate the principle of configuring logic calculations. The
example is a ‘comparator’ which compares the value of two inputs using the LT (Less Than
<) operator. The first input (input 1) in this example is taken from the output of an analogue
input module. The second input (input 2) is an analogue User Value.
This type of application may be used to switch an alarm or event output or used in a decision
making situation. A logic output is produced if Input 1 is less than input 2.
In this example input 1 is taken from the analogue output of an analogue I/O module
(M02_C1.Val) and input 2 is taken from a user variable (USRVAL.Usr1).
Input 1
From output of AI module DOPR01
M02_C1.Val
Input 2 LT
From output of user value
function block
(USRVAL.Usr1)
Figure 7-9: Logic Calculation Block (Input 1 < Input 2)

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The wiring for this example is shown in Figure 7-8
1. Select the Logic Calc tab

2. Select one of sixteen logical operations by clicking on the RealCV- line
the parameter to be wired from. In this example the parameter is the output of the AI
module, M02_C1.Val, and will be found through the path ‘IO → Module02 → M02_C1
→ Val’. Click OK, or double click on the name of the parameter.
the parameter to be wired from. In this example the parameter is the output of a user
value, USRVAL.Usr1, and will be found through the path ‘User Wiring → USRVAL →
Usr1’. Click OK, or double click on the name of the parameter

5. Click the drop down menu, , in the Operator box and from the small window select
the logical function required. In this example LT
6. In the Fallback box enter a value to that you want the output to go to if the result of the
calculation is invalid (see ‘Output Behaviour in Error Situations’ paragraph 7.7).
7. To add a comment against each line select the line and type in the Comment box
8. The current values of the Input parameters are displayed, in blue, on the Digital
Calculation view, They are found immediately above the ellipsis button, see Figure 7-8
9. The current value of the Output is displayed, in blue, on the Digital Calculation view.
The result of the calculation can, therefore, be viewed directly, together with the values of
the inputs, see Figure 7-8

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7.7. OUTPUT BEHAVIOUR IN ERROR SITUATIONS
The following tables explain what state the output will be in during error conditions for
different types of calculation.
Analogue Calculations
Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Absolute difference, Sample & Hold, Power
IP1 Bad IP2 Bad CV>HL CV<LL UseFBack Output Val

1 X X X X Fallback
X 1 X X X Fallback
X X 1 0 1 Fallback
X X 0 1 1 Fallback
0 0 1 0 0 HL
0 0 0 1 0 LL
0 = condition valid, 1 = condition invalid, X = condition unimportant
Select Max, Select Min

1 0 0 0 X IP2
0 1 0 0 X IP1
1 1 X X X Fallback*
X X 1 0 1 Fallback
X X 0 1 1 Fallback
0 0 1 0 0 HL
0 0 0 1 0 LL
Hot Swap

0 X 0 0 X IP1
1 0 0 0 X IP2
1 1 X X X Fallback *
X X 1 0 1 Fallback
X X 0 1 1 Fallback
0 X 1 0 0 HL
X 0 1 0 0 HL
0 X 0 1 0 LL
X 0 0 1 0 LL
Note: The output will take the fallback value, regardless of the fact that UseFBack is false,
because this is the only option when both inputs are invalid

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x x
Square Root, Log10, ln, 10 , e
0 X 1 0 1 Fallback
0 X 0 1 1 Fallback
1 X X X X Fallback
0 X 1 0 0 HL
0 X 0 1 0 LL
Logic Calculations
Any logic wiring operator
IP1 Bad IP2 Bad Output Val

1 X Fallback
X 1 Fallback
Sample & Hold Operation
10
5
IP1 0
-5
True
IP2 False
10
5
Result
0
-5
Figure 7-10: Sample & Hold
Note 1: When Boolean parameters are used as inputs to analogue wiring, they will be set to
0.0 and 1.0 as appropriate. Analogue wiring (whether simple re-routing, or involving
calculations) will always output a real type result, whether the inputs were Booleans, integers
or reals.
Note 2: If the result of either an Analogue Calculation or a Digital Calculation produces an

error situation, this will be propagated through subsequent calculations from input to output.
This prevents subsequent calculations appearing to be valid when derived from an invalid
input.
An example of this effect may be observed if a recursive filter is configured using the
calculation blocks, where its input is derived from its own output

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7.8. WIREABLE PARAMETERS
The previous examples show wiring to Analogue and Logic Calculation blocks. Wiring
between Control Blocks and other Application Specific Blocks uses the wireable parameters
listed under the Wireable Params tab. A complete list of these parameters and their
meanings is given in the tables at the end of this chapter.
(Note This view is taken with the Device Browser and If All is
Instrument Views turned off) selected the
full list of
wireable
parameters is
displayed.
Alternatively,
they are
grouped
under list
headings.
Figure 7-11: The Wireable Parameters Tab
7.8.1. Wiring Example 1: To Wire a Simple Single Loop

Controller
Step1: To Connect the Input Module to the PID Loop
IO.Module01 IO.Module03
ProcessVar Val
M01_C1 M03_C1
PV OP
AI DO
Loop01
Val wOP
Figure 7-12: Block Diagram of PID Control Loop - Input Module Connection

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1. Select the Wireable Params tab

2. In the column Parameter, point and click the parameter to be wired to. In this example
Control.LOOP01.PV
3. In the column Wired From double click (or right click → Edit Wire) on the parameter to
be wired from.)
4. From the small browser window which appears, select the parameter to be wired from. In
this example M01_C1.Val. This is found in the path I/O → Module01 → M01_C1 →
Val.
5. Press OK or double click on this parameter to complete the connection
6. To add a comment - double click in the Comment cell (or right click → Edit Parameter
Comment). The comment may be as long as practicable
Step 2: To Connect the PID Output to an Output Module
IO.Module01 IO.Module03
ProcessVar Val
M01_C1 M03_C1
PV OP
AI DO
Loop01
Val wOP
Figure 7-13: Block Diagram of PID Control Loop - Output Module Connection
This uses the same procedure as above

IO.Module03.MO3_C1.Val
3. In the column Wired From double click (or right click → Edit Wire) on the parameter to
be wired from.)
4. From the small browser window which appears select the parameter to be wired from. In
this example LOOP01.wSP. This is found in the path Control → LOOP01 → wOP.
6. To add a comment - double click in the Comment cell (or right click → Edit Parameter
Comment). The comment may be as long as practicable
Note: A full list of Wireable Parameters and their meanings is given in the tables on the
following pages.
Alternative wiring methods are given in Appendix A.
7.8.2. To Disconnect a Wiring Connection

1. From the Wireable Params list, right click on the parameter to which the wire is
connected
2. From the pop up menu select Delete Wire

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7.8.3. Wiring Example 2: Relative Humidity

The following example shows the use of a Control Application. Relative Humidity is
calculated in a Control Block called HUMID1 from ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ platinum resistance bulbs.
The result, RH, provides the input to a controller using Wet and Dry bulbs. The dry bulb
input is derived from the same source as the temperature input in the previous example, and
the wet bulb is connected to the input of IOModule01 Channel 2.
The wiring procedure is the same as that already described.
IOModule01
Val
M01_C1 Dry
AI PV
Dry
OP PV
Wet
M01_C2 HUMID1 RH Loop02
AI Wet
Val
Figure 7-14: Relative Humidity Input
Connect the Dry Bulb output from IOModule01 to the Dry input of the Humidity block
1. Click the Wireable Params tab

Control.HUMID1.Dry
3. In the column Wired From, double click (or right click → Edit Wire) on the parameter to
be wired from.
4. From the small browser window select the parameter to be wired from - Val (IO →
Module01 → M01_C1 → Val)
Connect the Wet Bulb output from IOModule01 to the Wet input of the Humidity block
Control.HUMID1.Wet
be wired from.
3. From the small browser window select the parameter to be wired from - Val (IO →
Module01 → M01_C2 → Val)

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Connect the Relative Humidity output from the RH block to the PV input of Loop02
Control.LOOP02.PV
be wired from.
3. From the small browser window select the parameter to be wired from - HUMID1.RH
(Control → HUMID1 → RH)

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7.9. WIREABLE PARAMETERS USING THE ANALOGUE OR

LOGIC CALCULATION TABS
In some circumstances, for example, when making connections to a number of points, it may
be more convenient to wire directly from the Analogue or Logic Calculations tab.
1. From the Analogue or Logic Calculations tab, click the Add button
2. From the small browser window which appears, select the parameter to be wired to. In
this example IOModule03.M03_C2.Val
3. Either double click the parameter or press OK
If a parameter has already been wired to a warning dialog box appears.
Figure 7-15: Wireable Parameters
4. To remove a parameter, select the parameter and press Remove

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7.10. USER WIRING USING THE WIREABLE PARAMETERS TAB

User Wiring will normally be achieved by the use of the Analogue and Logic Calculation
Tabs. Wiring can, however, be achieved using the Wireable Params tab only. The
previous single loop controller example will be used again to describe the method:
IOModule01 Process
Variable
M01_C1 PV OP
AI
Val Loop01
Figure 7-16: PID Control Loop Block Diagram

2. From the Wireable Params list (the right hand window) locate the parameter to be wired
to, i.e. ControlLOOP01 PV
3. From the Device Browser locate the parameter to be wired from, i.e. Val. This is found
under IO → Module01 → M01_1A.
4. Drag the parameter Val, to the parameter PV in the right hand window
OR
Right click on the line ControlLOOP01 PV and click EditWire
From the small browser window double click on the parameter to be wired to
i.e. IO → Module01 → M01_C1 → Val
OR
Single click on this parameter and press OK
5. To delete the wire, right click on the line ControlLOOP01 PV and click DeleteWire
Figure 7-17: Wiring from the Wireable Parameters Tab

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7.11. TO SAVE CONFIGURATIONS
This uses the normal Windows commands Save and Save As
1. For a new configuration, from the File menu select Save As

2. Choose the directory in which you wish to save the file, for example,
\Program Files\Eurotherm\iTools
3. Give the file a name
4. The extension .uic (eurotherm instrument clone) will automatically be added
1. For an existing configuration, click on Save on the Toolbar

or
2. From the File menu select Save

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7.12. WIREABLE PARAMETER TABLES

As previously explained, Wireable Parameters may be displayed as a single list of all
parameters or grouped under list headings. The wireable parameters are listed in the
following tables under list headings.
List Paramete Modbus Address Description

r
Control HEX Decimal
LOOP01 PV 1 1 Process Variable
LOOP01 m-A 111 273 Auto/Manual Select
L01ALM Ih1 3403 13315 Alarm 1 Inhibit
L01ALM Ih2 340a 13322 Alarm 2 Inhibit
L01PID FF 64 100 Remote Feedfoward
L01PID Frz 101 257 Freeze Control Flag Value
L01PID I Hold 108 264 Integral Hold Flag
L01MTR PPos 28b 651 Pot Position
L01_SP rm SP 1e5 485 Remote Setpoint
L01_SP L-r 279 633 Remote Setpoint Enable
L01_OP rOH 20 32 Remote High Power Limit
L01_OP rOL 21 33 Remote Low Power Limit
L01_OP TkEn 278 632 OP Track Enable
L01_OP TrkIP 27f 639 Track Input

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List Parameter Modbus Address Description

Control HEX Decimal
L02ALM Ih1 342b 13355 Alarm 1 Inhibit
L02PID FF 464 1124 Loop 2 Remote Feedfoward
L02PID Frz 501 1281 Freeze Control Flag Value

Control HEX Decimal
HUMID Dry 2b63 11107 Dry Bulb Temperature
HUMID WEt 0x2b64 11108 Wet Bulb Temperature

Control HEX Decimal
ZIRC ClnPrb 2b2b 11051 Zirconia Clean Probe IP
ZIRC mV 2b36 11062 Zirconia Probe mV IP
ZIRC RGasIP 2b3f 11071 Zirconia Rmt Gas Ref IP
ZIRC TmpIP 2b41 11073 Zirconia Probe Temp IP

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User_Alarm HEX Decimal
s
AN_ALM P1A 3dab 15787 Alarm 1 Input A Value
AN_ALM P1B 3dac 15788 Alarm 1 Input B Value
AN_ALM Ih1 3da5 15781 Alarm 1 Inhibit
AN_ALM P2A 3dbb 15803 Alarm 2 Input A Value
AN_ALM P2B 3dbc 15804 Alarm 2 Input B Value
AN_ALM Ih2 3db5 15797 Alarm 2 Inhibit
AN_ALM P3A 3dcb 15819 Alarm 3 Input A Value
AN_ALM P3B 3dcc 15820 Alarm 3 Input B Value
AN_ALM Ih3 3dc5 15813 Alarm 3 Inhibit
AN_ALM P4B 3ddc 15836 Alarm 4 Input B Value
AN_ALM Ih4Src 3ddd 15837 Alarm 4 Inhibit Source
AN_ALM Ih4 3dd5 15829 Alarm 4 Inhibit

User_Alarm HEX Decimal
s
DIGALM P1 3e27 15911 Alarm 1 Input Value
DIGALM Ih1 3e22 15906 Alarm 1 Inhibit
DIGALM P2 3e2f 15919 Alarm 2 Input Value
DIGALM Ih2 3e2a 15914 Alarm 2 Inhibit
DIGALM P4 3e3f 15935 Alarm 4 Input Value
DIGALM Ih4 3e3a 15930 Alarm 4 Inhibit

Operator HEX Decimal
SYSTEM AckIP 3e61 15969 Global Alarm Ack Input
SYSTEM Inhibt 3e69 15977 Instrument Alarm Inhibit
SYSTEM GHd 2fe8 12264 Global SRL Hold Flag

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IO.Module01 HEX Decimal
MOD01 Ih1 34ac 13484 Alarm 1 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih2 34ad 13485 Alarm 2 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih3 34ae 13486 Alarm 3 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih4 34af 13487 Alarm 4 Inhibit Value
M01_C1 Val 1117 4375 Process Value (Eng Units)
M01_C1 Inhibt 39a1 14753 Status Alarm Inhibit
M01_C3 Inhibt 39b1 14769 Status Alarm Inhibit
M01_C4 Inhibt 39b9 14777 Status Alarm Inhibit
The above table is repeated for IO Modules 02 to 16.

To find the Modbus addresses for each parameter add the following to the previous address
for that parameter:
Ih1, Ih2, Ih3, Ih4 add 50 (HEX), 80 (decimal)
Val add 1A0 (HEX), 416 (decimal)
Inhibit Add 40 (HEX), 64 (decimal)
i.e:-
IO.Module02 HEX Decimal
MOD02 Ih1 34fc 13564 Alarm 1 Inhibit Value
M02_C1 Val 12B7 4791 Process Value (Eng Units)
M02_C1 Inhibt 39f9 14841 Status Alarm Inhibit

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User_Wiring HEX Decimal
Analog
AOPR01 P1_Val 3009 12297 Input 1 Value
AOPR01 P2_Val 300a 12298 Input 2 Value
AOPR03 P1_Val 301f 12319 Input 1 Value
AOPR04 P2_Val 302b 12331 Input 2 Value
AOPR07 P2_Val 304c 12364 Input 2 Value
AOPR11 P1_Val 311f 12575 Input 1 Value
AOPR15 P2_Val 314c 12620 Input 2 Value

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User_Wiring HEX Decimal
Digital
DOPR01 P1_Val 305d 12381 Input 1 Value
DOPR01 P2_Val 305e 12382 Input 2 Value
DOPR02 P1_Val 3064 12388 Input 1 Value
DOPR03 P1_Val 306b 12395 Input 1 Value
DOPR03 P2_Val 306c 12396 Input 2 Value
DOPR05 P2_Val 307a 12410 Input 2 Value
DOPR08 P2_Val 308f 12431 Input 2 Value
DOPR11 P1_Val 316b 12651 Input 1 Value
DOPR11 P2_Val 316c 12652 Input 2 Value
DOPR13 P2_Val 317a 12666 Input 2 Value
DOPR16 P2_Val 318f 12687 Input 2 Value

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8. Chapter 8 MODBUS ADDRESSES

This chapter lists the Modbus addresses for parameters in the 2500 controller. It is in
alphabetical order by List Header followed by Address order.
Enumerations are parameter states.
This information is also available as an EXCEL spreadsheet from Eurotherm Controls (see
Appendix F ‘Eurotherm Office Addresses’).
List Mnemonic Modbus Address Enumeration Description

Header HEX Decimal
AN_ALM P1ASrc 3da0 15776 Alarm 1 Input A Source
AN_ALM P1BSrc 3da1 15777 Alarm 1 Input B Source
AN_ALM AL 1 3da2 15778 0 OFF Alarm 1 Type
1 AbSLo
2 AbSHi
16 dEVbnd
17 devHi
18 devLo
AN_ALM SP 1 3da3 15779 Alarm 1 Setpoint
AN_ALM HY 1 3da4 15780 Alarm 1 Hysteresis
AN_ALM Ih1 3da5 15781 Alarm 1 Inhibit
AN_ALM Bloc 1 3da6 15782 0 no Alarm 1 Blocking
1 YES
AN_ALM Ltch 1 3da7 15783 0 no Alarm 1 Latching
1 Auto
2 Man
AN_ALM Ack 1 3da8 15784 0 no Alarm 1 Acknowledge
1 YES
AN_ALM OP 1 3da9 15785 Alarm 1 Output
AN_ALM P1A 3dab 15787 Alarm 1 Input A Value
AN_ALM P1B 3dac 15788 Alarm 1 Input B Value
AN_ALM Ih1Src 3dad 15789 Alarm 1 Inhibit Source
AN_ALM AN_ALM 3daf 15791 User Analogue Alarm
Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for Alarms 2 to 4
To find the Modbus addresses for each parameter add 10 (HEX) or 16 (Decimal) to the
previous address. I.e.:-
AN_ALM P2ASrc 3db0 15792 Alarm 2 Input A Source
AN_ALM AlmSW 3edd 16093 Alarms 1-4 Status Word

List Modbus Address Enumeration Description

Header Mnemonic HEX Decimal
AOPR01 Oper 3000 12288 0 None Operator
1 Add
2 Sub
3 Mul
4 Div
5 AbsDif
6 Max
7 Min
8 HotSwp
9 S/Hold
10 Expt
11 Sqrt
12 Log
13 Ln
14 Exp
15 10^x
AOPR01 P1_Src 3001 12289 Input 1 Source
AOPR01 P2_Src 3002 12290 Input 2 Source
AOPR01 P1_Mul 3003 12291 Input 1 Scaler
AOPR01 P2_Mul 3004 12292 Input 2 Scaler
AOPR01 FallBk 3005 12293 Fall Back Value
AOPR01 UseFBk 3006 12294 Enable Fall Back
AOPR01 HiLim 3007 12295 Output High Limit
AOPR01 LoLim 3008 12296 Output Low Limit
AOPR01 RealCV 30d7 12503 Output Value
AOPR01 CVStat 30d8 12504 Status
AOPR01 AOPR01 30f0 12528 Analogue Operation AOPR01
The above parameters are repeated for Analogue Output Modules AOPR02 to AOPR16
To find the Modbus addresses for each parameter up to AOPR08 add B (HEX) or 11 (Decimal)
to the previous address.
The offset between AOPR08 and AOPR09 is, however, 179 (Decimal)
I.e.:-
AOPR02 Oper 300b 12299 Operator
AOPR09 Oper 3100 12544 Operator
AOPR10 Oper 310b 12555 Operator

List Mnemonic Modbus Address Description

Header HEX Decimal
ATUN tuning 0x10e 270 0 OFF Tuning Active
1 on
ATUN TnStat 0x10f 271 Tuning State
ATUN TnLpNr 117 279 0 OFF Tune Loop Number
1 LP1
2 LP2
ATUN ATUN 1fc 508 Autotune Parameters

Header HEX Decimal
COMMS COMMS 1f6 502 Serial Comms Parameters
COMMS Addr 3fe0 16352 Comms Address
COMMS Baud 3fe1 16353 Comms Baud Rate
COMMS Parity 3fe2 16354 0 nonE Comms Parity
1 EvEn
2 Odd
COMMS Res 3fe3 16355 0 Full Comms Resolution
1 Int
COMMS dELy 3fe4 16356 0 no Comms Delay
1 YES
COMMS FLAGS 3fe5 16357 Comms Special Case Flags


Header HEX Decimal
DESCR DESCR 1e2 482 Descriptive Parameters
DESCR nIndRW 4000 16384 R/W Modbus indirect table size
DESCR nIndRO 4100 16640 R/O Modbus indirect table size
DESCR nFID 7f00 32512 Number of Feature Identifiers
DESCR F1 7f01 32513 Feature1: Indirect Modbus
Addr.
DESCR F1_1 7f02 32514 Address of RO Indirection
Table
DESCR F1_2 7f03 32515 Address of RW Indirection
Table
DESCR F1_3 7f04 32516 Not used
DESCR F2 7f05 32517 Feature2: Modbus Word
Ordering
DESCR F2_1 7f06 32518 High order word in low reg.
addr
DESCR F3 7f09 32521 Feature3: Modbus Function
Codes
DESCR F3_1 7f0a 32522 FCs 3;4;6;7;8 and 16 supported
DESCR F3_2 7f0b 32523 FCs 17-19 NOT supported
DESCR F3_3 7f0c 32524 FCs 70 and 71 supported
DESCR F4 7f0d 32525 Feature4: Analog Value
Formats
DESCR F4_1 7f0e 32526 16 bit scaled & IEEE & 32 bit
int
DESCR F4_2 7f0f 32527 Not used
DESCR CC fff0 65520 Company ID
DESCR II fff1 65521 Product ID (Alt Instrument
Ident)
DESCR V0 fff2 65522 Instrument Version Number
DESCR FitA fff3 65523 Feature Identifier Table Addr
DESCR PidCS fff4 65524 Product ID Table Checksum


Header HEX Decimal
DIAG DIAG 1e1 481 General Diagnostic Parameters
DIAG 1ACtH 1121 4385 Mod 1 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 1ACtL 1122 4386 Mod 1 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 1BCtH 1131 4401 Mod 1 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 1BCtL 1132 4402 Mod 1 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 2ACtH 12c1 4801 Mod 2 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 2ACtL 12c2 4802 Mod 2 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 2BCtH 12d1 4817 Mod 2 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 2BCtL 12d2 4818 Mod 2 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 5BCtH 17a1 6049 Mod 5 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 5BCtL 17a2 6050 Mod 5 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 5BCtH 17b1 6065 Mod 5 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 5BCtL 17b2 6066 Mod 5 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 7ACtH 1ae1 6881 Mod 7 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 7ACtL 1ae2 6882 Mod 7 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 7BCtH 1af1 6897 Mod 7 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 7BCtH 1af2 6898 Mod 7 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 8ACtH 1c81 7297 Mod 8 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 8ACtL 1c82 7298 Mod 8 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 8BCtH 1c91 7313 Mod 8 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 8BCtL 1c92 7314 Mod 8 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 9ACtH 1e21 7713 Mod 9 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 9ACtL 1e22 7714 Mod 9 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 9BCtH 1e31 7729 Mod 9 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi

DIAG 9BCtL 1e32 7730 Mod 9 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo

DIAG 10ACtH 1fc1 8129 Mod 10 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 10ACtL 1fc2 8130 Mod 10 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 10BCtH 1fd1 8145 Mod 10 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 10BCtL 1fd2 8146 Mod 10 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 13ACtH 24a1 9377 Mod 13 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 13ACtL 24a2 9378 Mod 13 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 13BCtH 24b1 9393 Mod 13 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 13BCtL 24b2 9394 Mod 13 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 15ACtH 27e1 10209 Mod 15 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 15ACtL 27e2 10210 Mod 15 Ch 1 Hardware Counts Lo
DIAG 15BCtH 27f1 10225 Mod 15 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Hi
DIAG 15BCtL 27f2 10226 Mod 15 Ch 2 Hardware Counts Lo
Note:-
These parameters are used for diagnostic purposes only and will generally not be required in
a process application.
Hardware counts represents the number returned to interpret the value of a measurement. For
16
example, a linear input range -100 to +100mV at 16 bit resolution is 0 to 65536 (2 ).
A hardware count of 32768, therefore, represents an input of 0mV in this example.


Header HEX Decimal
DIGALM DIGALM 3e1f 15903 User Digital Alarm Parameters
DIGALM P1Src 3e20 15904 Alarm 1 Input Source
DIGALM AL 1 3e21 15905 83 none Alarm 1 Type
84 IStrue
85 ISFALS
86 Gotrue
87 GoFALS
88 ChAnGE
DIGALM Bloc 1 3e23 15907 0 no Alarm 1 Blocking
1 YES
DIGALM Ltch 1 3e24 15908 0 no Alarm 1 Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn
DIGALM Ack 1 3e25 15909 0 no Alarm 1 Acknowledge
1 YES
DIGALM OP 1 3e26 15910 0 OFF Alarm 1 Output
1 on
DIGALM P2Src 3e28 15912 Alarm 2 Input Source
DIGALM Ih1Src 3e80 16000 Alarm 1 Inhibit Source
DIGALM AlmSW 3ede 16094 Alarms 1-4 Status Word
The above parameters are repeated for Digital Alarms 2 to 4
To find the Modbus addresses for each parameter add 8 (HEX) or 8 (Decimal) to the previous
address. I.e.:-
DIGALM AL 2 3e29 15913 As AL 1 Alarm 2 Type


Header HEX Decimal
DOPR01 Oper 3058 12376 0 None Operator
1 AND
2 OR
3 XOR
4 LATCH
5 =
6 <>
7 >
8 <
9 >
10 <
DOPR01 P1_Src 3059 12377 Input 1 Source
DOPR01 P2_Src 305a 12378 Input 2 Source
DOPR01 FallBk 305b 12379 Fall Back Value
DOPR01 InvMsk 305c 12380 Invert Inputs Mask
DOPR01 BoolCV 30e7 12519 Output Value
DOPR01 CVStat 30e8 12520 Status
DOPR01 DOPR01 30f8 12536 Digital Operation DOPR01
The above parameters are repeated for Digital Outputs 02 to 16
address. The offset between DOPR08 and DOPR09 is, however, 207 (Decimal), i.e.:-
DOPR02 Oper 305f 12383 Operator
DOPR09 Oper 3158 12632 Operator
DOPR10 Oper 315f 12639 Operator

Header HEX Decimal
HUMID HUMID 2b50 11088 Humidity/Dew Point
Parameters
HUMID cOrr 2b5d 11101 Wet Bulb Temp Correction
HUMID AP 2b5e 11102 Atmospheric Pressure
HUMID Sbrk 2b5f 11103 Sensor Break
HUMID PSY Cn 2b60 11104 Psychometric Constant
HUMID RH 2b61 11105 Relative Humidity
HUMID DewPnt 2b62 11106 Wet/Dry Temp Dew Point
HUMID Dry 2b63 11107 Dry Bulb Temperature
HUMID WEt 2b64 11108 Wet Bulb Temperature
HUMID WEtSrc 3093 12435 Wet Bulb Temperature Source
HUMID DrySrc 3094 12436 Dry Bulb Temperature Source


Header HEX Decimal
L01_OP Ch1.OP d 13 Ch1 Output
L01_OP Ch2.OP e 14 Ch2 Output
L01_OP db 10 16 0 OFF Ch1/Ch2 Deadband
L01_OP OP.Hi 1e 30 High Power Limit
L01_OP OP.Lo 1f 31 Low Power Limit
L01_OP oSb.OP 22 34 Sensor Break Power
L01_OP OPrr 25 37 0 OFF Output Rate Limit (/second)
L01_OP Sb.OP 28 40 OnOff Sensor Break Action
L01_OP ont.1 2d 45 Ch1 Output Minimum On Time
L01_OP AbPwrL 2e 46 Absolute Low Power limit
L01_OP FOP 54 84 Forced Output Level
L01_OP hYS.1 56 86 Ch1 Hysteresis
L01_OP hYS.2 58 88 Ch2 Hysteresis
L01_OP ont.2 59 89 Ch2 Output Minimum On Time
L01_OP L01_OP 1fa 506 Loop 1 Output Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_OP

L02_OP Ch1.OP 40d 1037 Ch1 Output
L01_OP TrkSrc 3099 12441 Track Input Source
L01_OP rOHSrc 309b 12443 Remote High Power Limit Src
L01_OP rOLSrc 309d 12445 Remote Low Power Limit
Source
L01_OP TkESrc 30be 12478 OP Track Enable Source
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_OP
address. I.e.:-
L02_OP TrkSrc 309a 12442 Track Input Source


Header HEX Decimal
L01_SP SSEL f 15 0 SP1 Internal Setpoint Select
1 SP2
L01_SP SP 1 18 24 Setpoint 1
L01_SP SP 2 19 25 Setpoint 2
L01_SP Loc.t 1b 27 Local Setpoint Trim
L01_SP SPrr 23 35 SP Rate Limit
L01_SP SRLHb 29 41 0 OFF SP Rate Limit Holdback Status
1 HbAc
L01_SP rAt 3d 61 Ratio Setpoint
L01_SP Hb 41 65 SP Rate Limit Holdback Value
L01_SP Loc.H 42 66 Local Setpoint Trim High Limit
L01_SP Loc.L 43 67 Local Setpoint Trim Low Limit
L01_SP Hb.ty 46 70 0 OFF SP Rate Limit Holdback Type
1 Lo
2 Hi
3 bAnd
L01_SP SRLDis 4e 78 SP Rate Limit Disable
L01_SP NwTrSP 5c 92 Next Slave Inst Target Setpoint
L01_SP NwRmRt 5d 93 Next Slave Inst Ramp Rate
L01_SP SlSync 5e 94 Slave Instrument Sync Signal
L01_SP SRLHd 5f 95 SP Rate Limit Hold
L01_SP SP H 6f 111 Setpoint 1 High Limit
L01_SP SP L 70 112 Setpoint 1 Low Limit
L01_SP SP2.H 71 113 Setpoint 2 High Limit
L01_SP SP2.L 72 114 Setpoint 2 Low Limit
L01_SP SRLAct 113 275 SP Rate Limit Active Status
L01_SP SRLStA 115 277 SP Rate Limit Complete Flag
L01_SP Hbkdis 116 278 Holdback Disable
L01_SP StkHbk 1d7 471 Sticky Holdback Status
L01_SP L01_SP 1fb 507 Loop 1 Setpoint Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_SP
L02_SP SSEL 40f 1039 Internal Setpoint Select
L01_SP L-rSrc 30bc 12476 Remote SP Enable Source

L01_SP rm Src 30c6 12486 Remote Setpoint Source

The above parameters are repeated for LO2_SP

address. I.e.:-
L02_SP L-rSrc 30bd 12477 Remote Setpoint Enable
Source
L02_SP rm Src 30c7 12487 Remote Setpoint Source


Header HEX Decimal
L01ALM AL 1 3400 13312 0 OFF Alarm 1 Type
1 AbsLo
2 AbsHi
3 dEVbnd
17 devHi
18 devLo
L01ALM SP 1 3401 13313 Alarm 1 Setpoint
L01ALM HY 1 3402 13314 Alarm 1 Hysteresis
L01ALM bLoc 1 3404 13316 0 no Alarm 1 Blocking
1 YES
L01ALM Ltch 1 3405 13317 0 no Alarm 1 Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn
L01ALM Ack 1 3406 13318 0 no Alarm 1 Acknowledge
1 YES
The above parameters are repeated for Loop Alarms 02 to 04
address. I.e.:-
L01ALM AL 2 3407 13319 As AL1 Alarm 2 Type
L01ALM OP 1 341c 13340 0 OFF Alarm 1 Output
1 on
L01ALM OP 2 341d 13341 As above Alarm 2 Output
L01ALM OP 3 341e 13342 As above Alarm 3 Output
L01ALM OP 4 341f 13343 As above Alarm 4 Output
L01ALM GrpAck 3420 13344 Group Alarm Acknowledge
L01ALM RtUnit 3421 13345 0 Sec 1 min Alarm 4 Rate Units
L01ALM Ih1Src 3422 13346 Alarm 1 Inhibit Source
L01ALM L01ALM 3427 13351 Loop 1 Alarm Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_ALM
L02ALM AL 1 3428 13352 As L01ALM Alarm 1 Type
L01ALM AlmSW 3edc 16092 Alarm Status Word

The above parameter is repeated for LO2_ALM
To find the Modbus addresses for add 1 (HEX) or 1 (Decimal) to the previous address. I.e.:-
L02ALM AlmSW 3edd 16093 Alarm Status Word


Header HEX Decimal
L01CFG Act 7 7 0 rev Control Action
1 dir
L01CFG rnG.L b 11 Process Value Low Limit
L01CFG rnG.H c 12 Process Value High Limit
L01CFG Pb.u 17b 379 0 EnG Proportional Band Units
1 %
L01CFG L01CFG 1f4 500 Loop 1 Configuration
Parameters
L01CFG CtrL 200 512 0 PID Control Type
1 OnOff
2 VP
3 VPB
4 PID 1&2
5 PIDon
6 on 1&2
L01CFG LpType 201 513 0 Single Loop Type
L01CFG dEc.P 202 514 0 nnnn Decimal Places in Disp/Comms
1 nnn.n
2 nn.nn
L01CFG COOL 20c 524 0 Lin Cooling Type
1 oiL
2 H2O
3 Fan
4 ProP
L01CFG ti.td 211 529 0 Sec Integral and Deriv Time Units
1 Min
L01CFG Fwd.t 214 532 0 nonE Feedforward Type
1 FEED
2 SP.FF
3 PV.FF
L01CFG dtyP 226 550 0 PV Derivative Type
1 Err
L01CFG Sbr.t 229 553 0 SbOP Sensor Break Type
1 HoLd
L01CFG Pd.tr 22b 555 0 no Manual/Auto Transfer PD
1 YES Control
L01CFG FOP 22c 556 0 no Forced Manual Output Mode
1 trAc
2 StEP
L01CFG PwrF 235 565 0 OFF Power Feedback Enable
1 on
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_CFG
L02CFG Act 407 1031 As L01CFG Control Action


Header HEX Decimal
L01INF I OP 37 55 Integral Component of Output
L01INF d OP 74 116 Derivative Component of
Output
L01INF FF.OP d1 209 Feedforward Component of
Output
L01INF P OP d6 214 Proportional Component of
Output
L01INF VO db 219 VP Velocity Output
L01INF L01INF 1fe 510 Loop 1 Diagnostic Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_INF.
L02INF I OP 437 1079 Integral Component of Output

Header HEX Decimal
L01MTR tm 15 21 Valve Travel Time
L01MTR mP.t 36 54 Minimum Pulse Time
L01MTR VP OP 3c 60 VP Manual Output
L01MTR Sb.OP 3e 62 Bounded Sensor Break Action
L01MTR In.t 7b 123 Valve Inertia Time
L01MTR bAc.t 7c 124 Valve Backlash Time
L01MTR V.br 80 128 Boundless Sensor Break
Action
L01MTR L01MTR 1f9 505 Loop 1 Valve Positioner
Params
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_MTR.
L02MTR tm 415 1045 Valve Travel Time
L01MTR PPoSrc 3097 12439 Pot Position Source
L02MTR PPoSrc 3098 12440 Pot Position Source


Header HEX Decimal
L01PID PB 6 6 Working Proportional Band
L01PID Ti 8 8 Working Integral Time
L01PID Td 9 9 0 OFF Working Derivative Time
L01PID Lcb 11 17 0 Auto Working Cutback Low
L01PID Hcb 12 18 0 Auto Working Cutback High
L01PID rEL 13 19 Working Ch1/Ch2 Relative
Gain
L01PID rES 1c 28 Working Manual Reset
L01PID SET 48 72 0 Pid 1 Working PID Set
1 Pid 2
3 Pid 3
L01PID Lb t 53 83 Loop Break Time
L01PID FF.Pb 61 97 Feedforward Proportional Band
L01PID FF.tr 62 98 Feedforward Offset Value
L01PID FF.dv 63 99 Feedforward Trim Limit
L01PID FF 64 100 Remote Feedfoward
L01PID Frz 101 257 0 no 1 YES Freeze Control Flag Value
L01PID LPbrk 107 263 Loop Break Status Flag
L01PID Adc 110 272 0 mAn Manual Reset Auto Calc
1 cALc Enable
L01PID UpdPid 179 377 Update PID value status switch
L01PID MaxDsp 17c 380 Maximum Displayable Value
L01PID MinDsp 17d 381 Minimum Displayable Value
L01PID MxTDTI 17e 382 Max Derivative/Integral time
L01PID MnPosN 17f 383 Minimum Positive Number
L01PID L01PID 1f8 504 Loop 1 Control Parameters
L01PID Debump 27a 634 Debump Flag
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_PID.
L02PID PB 406 1030 Working Proportional Band
L01PID FrzSrc 30b0 12464 Freeze Control Flag Source
L01PID I HSrc 30b2 12466 Integral Hold Flag Source
L01PID FF_Src 30c8 12488 Remote Feedfoward Source
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_PID.
address. I.e.:-
L01PID FrzSrc 30b1 12465 Freeze Control Flag Source


Header HEX Decimal
L01SET PB1 15f 351 Proportional Band (Set 1)
L01SET Ti1 160 352 Integral Time (Set 1)
L01SET Td1 161 353 0 OFF Derivative Time (Set 1)
L01SET rEL1 162 354 Ch1/Ch2 Relative Gain (Set 1)
L01SET rES1 163 355 Manual Reset (Set 1)
L01SET Hcb1 164 356 0 Auto Cutback High (Set 1)
L01SET Lcb1 165 357 0 Auto Cutback Low (Set 1)
L01SET PB2 166 358 Proportional Band (Set 2)
L01SET Ti2 167 359 0 OFF Integral Time (Set 2)
L01SET Td2 168 360 0 OFF Derivative Time (Set 2)
L01SET rES2 16a 362 Manual Reset (Set 2)
L01SET Hcb2 16b 363 0 Auto Cutback High (Set 2)
L01SET Lcb2 16c 364 0 Auto Cutback Low (Set 2)
L01SET PB3 16d 365 Proportional Band (Set 3)
L01SET Ti3 16e 366 0 OFF Integral Time (Set 3)
L01SET Td3 16f 367 0 OFF Derivative Time (Set 3)
L01SET rES3 171 369 Manual Reset (Set 3)
L01SET Hcb3 172 370 0 Auto Cutback High (Set 3)
L01SET Lcb3 173 371 0 Auto Cutback Low (Set 3)
L01SET nSets 175 373 Number of PID Sets to Use
L01SET PidSch 176 374 0 OFF Scheduling Type
1 SET
2 SP
3 PV
4 ER
5 OP
L01SET bound1 177 375 Set 1/2 Transition Boundary
L01SET bound2 178 376 Set 2/3 Transition Boundary
L01SET L01SET 1ff 511 Loop 1 PID Scheduler
Parameters
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_SET.
L02SET PB1 55f 1375 Proportional Band (Set 1)


Header HEX Decimal
L01SPC L01SPC 1f3 499 Loop 1 Setpoint Configuration
L01SPC rm.Tr 20e 526 0 OFF 1 trAc Remote Tracking
L01SPC m.Tr 20f 527 0 OFF 1 trAc Manual Track
L01SPC rmP.U 213 531 0 PSEc Rate Limit Units
1 Pmin
2 PHr
L01SPC rmt 217 535 0 nonE Remote Setpoint Configuration
1 SP
2 Loc.t
4 rmt.t
L01SPC St.LR 280 640 0 NoChng Start up Local/Remote Mode
1 Local
2 Remote
L01SPC St.WSP 281 641 0 No Chng Star up WSP Mode
1 GotoPV
2 GoTSP
L01SPC St.Hld 282 642 0 NoChng Start up Hold Mode
1 Hold
2 NoHold
L01SPC PVOnSc 283 643 WSP To PV On Slave Sync Sig
The above parameters are repeated for LO2_SPC.
L02SPC L01SPC 5f3 1523 Loop 1 Setpoint Configuration

Header HEX Decimal
LOOP01 t.SP 2 2 Target Setpoint
LOOP01 T OP 3 3 Target Output Power
LOOP01 w.OP 4 4 Working Output
LOOP01 w.SP 5 5 Working Setpoint
LOOP01 V POS 35 53 Valve Position
LOOP01 o-oOP 55 85 On Off Control Output
LOOP01 SbrSt 102 258 Sensor Break Status Flag
LOOP01 WSP.Hi 180 384 Working Setpoint High Limit
LOOP01 WSP.Lo 181 385 Working Setpoint Low Limit
LOOP01 LOOP01 1e0 480 Loop 1 Primary Parameters
LOOP01 Sporig 284 644 Setpoint Origin
LOOP01 PVSrc 3095 12437 Process Variable Source
LOOP01 m-Asrc 30c4 12484 Auto/Manual Select Source


Header HEX Decimal
LOOP02 t.SP 402 1026 Target Setpoint
LOOP02 T OP 403 1027 Target Output Power
LOOP02 w.OP 404 1028 Working Output
LOOP02 w.SP 405 1029 Working Setpoint
LOOP02 V POS 435 1077 Valve Position
LOOP02 o-oOP 455 1109 On Off Control Output
LOOP02 SbrSt 502 1282 Sensor Break Status Flag
LOOP02 WSP.Hi 580 1408 Working Setpoint High Limit
LOOP02 WSP.Lo 581 1409 Working Setpoint Low Limit
LOOP02 LOOP02 5e0 1504 Loop 2 Primary Parameters
LOOP02 Sporig 684 1668 Setpoint Origin
LOOP02 PVSrc 3096 12438 Process Variable Source
LOOP02 m-Asrc 30c5 12485 Auto/Manual Select Source

Header HEX Decimal
M01_C1 TYPE 1010 4112 0 RTD Channel Type
M01_C1 SEnS 1011 4113 Invert
M01_C1 MnPlsT 1012 4114 Minimum Pulse Time
M01_C1 VAL.H 1014 4116 Engineering Value High
M01_C1 VAL.L 1015 4117 Engineering Value Low
M01_C1 IO.H 1016 4118 Electrical High
M01_C1 IO.L 1017 4119 Electrical Low
M01_C1 Emiss 1018 4120 Emissivity
M01_C1 CJC_Tp 1019 4121 CJC Type
M01_C1 SBrk 101a 4122 0 None Sensor Break Enable
1 Down
2 UP
M01_C1 LinTyp 101b 4123 0 J T/C Linearisation Type
1 K T/C
2 L T/C
3 R T/C
4 B T/C
5 N T/C
6 T T/C
7 S T/C
8 PL2
9 Custom

10 PT100
11 Linear
14 SqRoot
M01_C1 Offset 101c 4124 Simple Cal Offset (Eng)
M01_C1 UCAL 101d 4125 User Calibration Enable
M01_C1 PointL 101e 4126 User Cal Point Low (Eng)
M01_C1 PointH 101f 4127 User Cal Point High (Eng)
M01_C1 OfsetL 1020 4128 User Cal Offset Low (Eng)
M01_C1 OfsetH 1021 4129 User Cal Offset High (Eng)
M01_C1 FiltTm 1022 4130 Filter Time
M01_C1 Cal_st 1023 4131 Calibration State
M01_C1 ClStLL 1024 4132 Calibration State Low Limit
M01_C1 ClStHL 1025 4133 Calibration State High Limit
M01_C1 ValSrc 1026 4134 Process Value Source
M01_C1 CalTrL 1027 4135 AO Calibration Lo Trim (counts)
M01_C1 CalTrH 1028 4136 AO Calibration Hi Trim (counts)
The above parameters are repeated for MO1_C2, C3 & C4.
M01_C2 TYPE 1030 4144 As M01_C1 Channel Type
M01_C1 ChStat 1118 4376 Status
M01_C2 ChStat 1119 4377 Status
M01_C3 ChStat 111a 4378 Status
M01_C4 ChStat 111b 4379 Status
M01_C1 MeasV 1120 4384 Electrical Value (V/A/R)
M01_C1 Cjtemp 1123 4387 CJC Temperature
M01_C1 Lead_R 1124 4388 RTD Lead Resistance
M01_C1 ChTpLo 1125 4389 Low Limit for Channel Type
M01_C1 ChTpHi 1126 4390 High Limit for Channel Type
M01_C1 M01_C1 112f 4399 Module 01 Channel 1 Params
M01_C2 MeasV 1130 4400 Electrical Value (V/A/R)
M01_C1 Mask 39a0 14752 Status Alarm Bit Mask

M01_C1 Bloc 39a2 14754 0 no Status Alarm Blocking

1 YES
M01_C1 Ltch 39a3 14755 0 no Status Alarm Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn
M01_C1 Ack 39a4 14756 0 no Status Alarm Acknowledge
1 YES
M01_C1 OP 39a5 14757 0 OFF Status Alarm Output
1 on
M01_C1 InhSrc 39a6 14758 Status Alarm Inhibit Source
The parameters shown in the table for MO1_C1, (C2, C3 & C4), are repeated for M02 to M16.
To find the Modbus addresses for each parameter add 1A0 (HEX) or 416 (Decimal) to the
M02_C1 TYPE 11b0 4528 As M01_C1 Channel Type
M02_C1 M01_C1 12cf 4815 Module 01 Channel 1 Params
To find M16 _C1 TYPE = (15*416)+4112 = 10352
The following parameters are separated by 64 (Decimal) from the previous module, i.e.:-
M02_C1 Bloc 39aa 14762 0 no Status Alarm Blocking
1 YES
M02_C1 Ltch 39ab 14763 0 no Status Alarm Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn
M02_C1 Ack 39ac 14764 0 no Status Alarm Acknowledge
1 YES
M02_C1 OP 39ad 14765 Status Alarm Output
M02_C1 InhSrc 39ae 14766 Status Alarm Inhibit Source
To find M16 _C1 Mask = (15*64)+14752 = 15712


Header HEX Decimal
MOD01 ReqID 1000 4096 0 nonE Requested Module Type
1 DI4
16 DO4_EP
17 DO4_24
18 DO4_SP
32 RLY4
64 AI2
80 AO2
MOD01 ActID 1001 4097 As above Actual Module Type
MOD01 ModSta 1002 4098 Module Status
MOD01 ModVer 1003 4099 Module Version
MOD01 MOD01 100f 4111 Module 01 Parameters
MOD01 ALSP 1 34a0 13472 Alarm 1 Setpoint (Analog 1 Hi)
MOD01 ALSP 2 34a1 13473 Alarm 2 Setpoint (Analog 2 Hi)
MOD01 ALSP 3 34a2 13474 Alarm 3 Setpoint (Analog 1 Lo)
MOD01 ALSP 4 34a3 13475 Alarm 4 Setpoint (Analog 2 Lo)
MOD01 Hy 1 34a4 13476 Alarm 1 Hysteresis (Analog 1
Hi)
Hi)
Lo)
Lo)
MOD01 AL 1 34a8 13480 Alarm 1 Type
MOD01 AL 2 34a9 13481 Alarm 2 Type
MOD01 AL 3 34aa 13482 Alarm 3 Type
MOD01 AL 4 34ab 13483 Alarm 4 Type
MOD01 Ih1 34ac 13484 Alarm 1 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih2 34ad 13485 Alarm 2 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih3 34ae 13486 Alarm 3 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Ih4 34af 13487 Alarm 4 Inhibit Value
MOD01 Bloc 1 34b0 13488 0 no Alarm 1 Blocking
1 YES
1 YES
1 YES
1 YES
MOD01 Ltch 1 34b4 13492 0 no Alarm 1 Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn


1 Auto
2 mAn
1 Auto
2 mAn
1 Auto
2 mAn
MOD01 Ack 1 34b8 13496 0 no Alarm 1 Acknowledge
1 YES
MOD01 Ack 2 34b9 13497 0 no Alarm 2 Acknowledge
1 YES
MOD01 Ack 3 34ba 13498 0 no Alarm 3 Acknowledge
1 YES
MOD01 Ack 4 34bb 13499 0 no Alarm 4 Acknowledge
1 YES
MOD01 OP 1 34bc 13500 0 OFF Alarm 1 Output
1 on (Dig1/An1Hi)
MOD01 OP 2 34bd 13501 0 OFF Alarm 2 Output
1 on (Dig2/An2Hi)
MOD01 OP 3 34be 13502 0 OFF Alarm 3 Output
1 on (Dig3/An1Lo)
MOD01 OP 4 34bf 13503 0 OFF Alarm 4 Output
1 on (Dig4/An2Lo)
MOD01 Ih1Src 34c0 13504 Alarm 1 Inhibit Source
MOD01 AlmSW 3ee0 16096 Alarms 1-4 Status Word
MOD01 ChAlSW 3ee1 16097 Channel Alarms Status Word
The parameters shown in the table for MODO1 are repeated for MOD02 to MOD16.
To find the Modbus addresses for the following parameters add 1A0 (HEX) or 416 (Decimal) to
the previous address. I.e.:-
MOD02 ReqID 11a0 4512 As MOD01 Channel Type
MOD02 ActID 11a1 4513 As MOD01 Actual Module Type
MOD02 ModSta 11a2 4514 Module Status
MOD02 ModVer 11a3 4515 Module Version
MOD02 MOD01 20f 4527 Module 01 Parameters
To find MOD16 ReqID = (15*416)+4096 = 10336
MOD02 ALSP 1 34f0 13552 Alarm 1 Setpoint (Analog 1 Hi)
MOD02 ALSP 2 34f1 13553 Alarm 2 Setpoint (Analog 2 Hi)
MOD02 ALSP 3 34f2 13554 Alarm 3 Setpoint (Analog 1 Lo)

MOD02 ALSP 4 34f3 13555 Alarm 4 Setpoint (Analog 2 Lo)

MOD02 Hy 1 34f4 13556 Alarm 1 Hysteresis (Analog 1 Hi)
MOD02 Hy 2 34f5 13557 Alarm 2 Hysteresis (Analog 2 Hi)
MOD02 Hy 3 34f6 13558 Alarm 3 Hysteresis (Analog 1 Lo)
MOD02 Hy 4 34f7 13559 Alarm 4 Hysteresis (Analog 2 Lo)
MOD02 AL 1 34f8 13560 Alarm 1 Type
MOD02 AL 2 34f9 13561 Alarm 2 Type
MOD02 AL 3 34fa 13562 Alarm 3 Type
MOD02 AL 4 34fb 13563 Alarm 4 Type
MOD02 Ih1 34fc 13564 Alarm 1 Inhibit Value
MOD02 Ih2 34fd 13565 Alarm 2 Inhibit Value
MOD02 Ih3 34fe 13566 Alarm 3 Inhibit Value
MOD02 Ih4 34ff 13567 Alarm 4 Inhibit Value
MOD02 Bloc 1 3500 13568 As MOD01 Alarm 1 Blocking
MOD02 Ltch 1 3504 13572 As MOD01 Alarm 1 Latching
MOD02 Ack 1 3508 13576 As MOD01 Alarm 1 Acknowledge
MOD02 Ack 2 3509 13577 As MOD01 Alarm 2 Acknowledge
MOD02 Ack 3 350a 13578 As MOD01 Alarm 3 Acknowledge
MOD02 Ack 4 350b 13579 As MOD01 Alarm 4 Acknowledge
MOD02 OP 1 350c 13580 As MOD01 Alarm 1 Output (Dig1/An1Hi)
MOD02 OP 2 350d 13581 As MOD01 Alarm 2 Output (Dig2/An2Hi)
MOD02 OP 3 350e 13582 As MOD01 Alarm 3 Output (Dig3/An1Lo)
MOD02 OP 4 350f 13583 As MOD01 Alarm 4 Output (Dig4/An2Lo)
MOD02 Ih1Src 3510 13584 Alarm 1 Inhibit Source
To find MOD16 ALSP 1 = (15*80) + 13472 = 14672
MOD02 AlmSW 3ee2 16098 Alarms 1-4 Status Word
MOD02 ChAlSW 3ee3 16099 Channel Alarms Status Word
To find MOD16 AlmSW = (15*2) + 16096 = 16126


Header HEX Decimal
PASSWD RefPW 2a01 10753 Reference Calibration
Password
PASSWD UserPW 2a02 10754 User Calibration Password
PASSWD PASSWD 2afc 11004 Calibration Passwords

Header HEX Decimal
SETPW DefRPW 2a03 10755 Reference Cal Password
Config
SETPW DefUPW 2a04 10756 User Cal Password Config
SETPW SETPW 2afd 11005 Calibration Password Config

Header HEX Decimal
SYSTEM II 7a 122 Instrument Identity
o
SYSTEM Units 204 516 0 C Instrument Temperature Units
o
1 F
o
2 k
SYSTEM IOstat 2a00 10752 Global IO Status
SYSTEM BaseSz 2a10 10768 Base Size
SYSTEM IOFail 2a11 10769 0 Contin I/O Fail Strategy
1 EntSby
2 Stndby
SYSTEM IOOrCt 2a12 10770 I/O Overrun Counter
SYSTEM IONwdg 2fe0 12256 I/O Network Watchdog Timeout
SYSTEM StStby 2fe3 12259 Startup in Standby
SYSTEM SOrCt 2fe4 12260 System Overrun Counter
SYSTEM NWdged 2fe7 12263 I/O Network Watchdog Flag
SYSTEM GHd 2fe8 12264 Global SRL Hold Flag
SYSTEM GHdSrc 2fe9 12265 Global SRL Hold Flag Source
SYSTEM GSSync 2fea 12266 Global SRL Slave Sync Flag
SYSTEM SYSTEM 2fee 12270 System Parameters
SYSTEM InstSt 2ff0 12272 Instrument Status
SYSTEM IM 2fff 12287 0 Operat Instrument Mode
1 Stnby
2 Config
SYSTEM AckAll 3e60 15968 Global Alarm Acknowledge
SYSTEM AckIP 3e61 15969 Global Alarm Ack Input
SYSTEM AckSrc 3e62 15970 Global Alarm Ack Input Source
SYSTEM Mask 3e68 15976 Instrument Alarm Bit Mask

SYSTEM Inhibt 3e69 15977 Instrument Alarm Inhibit

SYSTEM Bloc 3e6a 15978 0 no Instrument Alarm Blocking
1 YES
SYSTEM Ltch 3e6b 15979 0 no Instrument Alarm Latching
1 Auto
2 mAn
SYSTEM Ack 3e6c 15980 0 no Instrument Alarm Acknowledge
1 YES
SYSTEM OP 3e6d 15981 0 OFF Instrument Alarm Output
1 on
SYSTEM InhSrc 3e6e 15982 Instrument Alarm Inhibit Source
SYSTEM AlmSW 3edf 16095 Instrument Alarm Status Word

Header HEX Decimal
USRVAL USRVAL 2fed 12269 User Parameters
USRVAL Usr1 30c0 12480 User Value 1


Header HEX Decimal
ZIRC ZIRC 2b00 11008 Zirconia Probe Parameters
ZIRC ClnPrb 2b2b 11051 0 OFF Zirconia Clean Probe IP
1 on
ZIRC t2c 2b2c 11052 Time To Next Cleaning
ZIRC OFFS 2b2d 11053 Zirconia mV Offset
ZIRC cYc.t 2b2e 11054 Zirconia Probe Cleaning
Interval
ZIRC bot 2b2f 11055 Zirconia Probe Cleaning Time
ZIRC bort 2b30 11056 Max recovery time after purging
ZIRC H-CO 2b31 11057 Gas Ref/Process Factor
ZIRC RmH-CO 2b32 11058 Remote Gas Ref/Process
Factor
ZIRC ZirPV 2b33 11059 Zirconia Control Process Value
ZIRC RmGEn 2b34 11060 Remote Gas Enable
ZIRC Zr.Fn 2b35 11061 Zirconia Probe Equation
ZIRC mV 2b36 11062 Zirconia Probe mV IP
ZIRC O2 Un 2b37 11063 Oxygen units
ZIRC PrbFlt 2b3a 11066 Zirconia Bad Probe
ZIRC SootAL 2b3c 11068 Zirconia Probe Sooting Alarm
ZIRC WkH-CO 2b3d 11069 Working Gas Ref/Process
Factor
ZIRC TOFS 2b3e 11070 Zirconia Temperature Offset
ZIRC RGasIP 2b3f 11071 Zirconia Rmt Gas Ref IP
ZIRC Prob 2b40 11072 0 idle Zirconia Burn Off State
1 burn
2 revy
ZIRC TmpIP 2b41 11073 Zirconia Probe Temp IP
ZIRC ZirSBr 2b43 11075 Probe Sensor Break
ZIRC RGaSrc 3090 12432 Zirconia Rmt Gas Ref IP
Source
ZIRC mVSrc 3091 12433 Zirconia Probe mV IP Source
ZIRC TmpSrc 3092 12434 Zirconia Probe Temp IP Source
ZIRC ClnSrc 30b4 12468 Zirconia Clean Probe IP Source


iTools Alternative Wiring Methods
A. APPENDIX A ALTERNATIVE WIRING METHODS ........... 2

A.1. WIRING USING THE PARAMETER LISTS ......................................... 3
A.1.1. To Wire IO Module 01 Output to Loop 1 PV Input................................... 3
A.1.2. To Wire Control Loop 1 Output to Module 03 Input................................. 5
User Handbook. Part No HA026179 Issue 2.0 Oct-99 A-1

Alternative Wiring Methods iTools
A. Appendix A Alternative Wiring Methods

The 2500 can be ordered without the User Wiring option. In this case, although the User
Wiring window can be displayed, user values, and analogue and digital calculations cannot
be used as described in Chapter 7.
It is possible to produce simple point to point wiring using the Modbus Addresses listed in
Chapter 8.
This appendix describes the procedure required to produce a simple single loop controller
from the parameter lists, when the User Wiring option is not available.
A-2 User Handbook. Part No HA026179 Issue 2.0 Oct-99

A.1. WIRING USING THE PARAMETER LISTS

Wiring can be achieved directly from the Parameter Lists without using the Wiring Editor.
If this method is employed it is necessary to use the modbus addresses of the wireable
parameters. These addresses are included as standard in the Parameter Lists and are also
listed in Chapter 8.
The principle of this procedure is to:
• Locate the Modbus address of the parameter to be wired from
• Locate the source parameter to be wired to
• Type in the Modbus address to the ‘Value’ of the parameter to be wired from.
The procedure is described using the following example:-
Example: To Wire a Simple Single Loop Controller

IOModule01 Process Variable IOModule03
Source ValSrc
M01_C1 M03_C1
PVSrc OP
AI DO
Process Value Loop01 wOP

Address 4375 Address 4
Figure A-1: PID Control Loop Block Diagram
The example of a single loop controller, used in Chapter 7, is represented in Figure A-1. In
this case when wiring between blocks it is necessary to define the source address of the
parameter. These are shown in decimal in the above diagram.
A.1.1. To Wire IO Module 01 Output to Loop 1 PV Input
1. Put the controller in configuration level (right click on the controller fascia, Select Access

Level configuration)
2. Open the Device Browser view (see 5.9.3) and the Parameter List view (see 5.9.1)
3. Select the Parameter List view for the module to be wired from. This can be done in two
ways:
I. From the Parameter List view click and from the small browser
window
a) double click IO
b) double click Module01
c) double click M01_C1
OR
II. From the Device Browser
a) double click IO
b) double click Module01
c) double click M01_C1

4. Select the parameter to be wired from, i.e. ‘Val’ - ‘Process Value’, and note its address
(4375)
Figure A-2: Locating the Modbus Address of the Parameter to be Wired From
Note:- If the address of this parameter is already known or it is found from the tables in
Chapter 8, then the procedure in 3 and 4 above can be omitted.
5. In the Device Browser select the Source Parameter to be wired to, in this case LOOP01
PVSrc, as follows. This can be done in two ways:-
I. From the Parameter List view click and from the small browser
window
a) double click Control
b) double click LOOP01
OR
II. From the Device Browser
a) double click Control
b) double click LOOP01
6. Double click on the ‘Value’ column of the parameter to be wired to (PVSrc) and type in
the address noted above (4375)

Figure A-3: Typing the Modbus Address into the Source Value
Note:- If the Device Browser is used to open the source parameter (5.II above), then the
address, 4375, can be typed into PVSrc by double clicking the tag in the
Device Browser.
A.1.2. To Wire Control Loop 1 Output to Module 03 Input
1. Locate the Modbus address for Control → LOOP01 →Working Output (wOP), i.e.
4 (decimal)
2. Locate the source input parameter to IOModule03 → channel1 (M03_C1) → Process
Value Source (ValSrc)
3. In the Value column enter Modbus address 4.


iTools The Menu Bar
B. APPENDIX B THE MENU BAR.......................................... 2
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The Menu Bar iTools
B. Appendix B THE MENU BAR

This appendix gives a quick guide to the commands which appear on the Menu Bar together
with a description of meanings.
File menu
Command Meaning
New Clone File Enables clone files to be created from a list
of templates
Open Clone File Opens clone (or application) files
Load Values From File Loads values from a clone (or application)
file to a selected instrument
Save Save changes to an open clone or
application file. Same as Save on the
toolbar
Save As Allows a clone file to be named and saved
to a chosen directory
Sent To Device Sends a clone file to a selected instrument
Verify Against Clone File Allows a clone file to be tested against the
selected instrument, before cloning is
attempted, to check validity of hardware
and software
Print Set Up Allows printer to be set up
Exit Exits iTools
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Device menu
Command Meaning
Enable/Disable Background Scan Enable - Turns scanning on. Same as
pressing the ‘Scanning’ button on the
toolbar
Disable - Turns scanning off. Same as ‘Not
Scanning’ on the toolbar
Add Alt+Ins Adds a real instrument to the display.
Same as Add Devices on the toolbar
Remove Alt+Del Removes an instrument from the display.
Same as ‘Remove’ on the toolbar
Deactivate Panel These commands Removes the displayed values from the
View are only present selected instrument view
when:-
Activate All Pane Panel Views is Restores the displayed values to all
View ticked in the View instrument views
menu
Deactivate All Panel Removes the displayed values from all
Views instrument views
Goto First Alt+Home Selects the first instrument on the display
Goto Previous Alt+PgUP Selects the previous instrument on the
display
Goto Next Alt+PgDn Selects the following instrument on the
display
Goto Last Alt+End Selects the last instrument on the display
Identify Current Parameter Displays a dialog box showing the name
and modbus address of the parameter
displayed on the selected real instrument
Browse To Current Parameter Locates the parameter currently displayed
in the selected real instrument in the Device
Browser
Home Display Returns the instrument to the Home Display
Reset Program Resets a program running on a
programmer/controller
Set Access Level Operator Set instrument to Operator level
Configuration Set instrument to Configuration level

The Menu Bar iTools
View menu
Command Meaning
9 Toolbar Enables the toolbar
9 Status Bar Enables the status bar
9 Panel Views Enables instrument views
9 Device Browser Enables the device browser
Parameter List Alt+Enter Enables the parameter lists.
Same as Parameter List on the toolbar
Watch/Recipe Adds a Recipe window to the right hand side
of the iTools window
Changes View menu to Watch Recipe menu
Setpoint Program Applicable only when Downloads program from the selected
the Program Editor device into the Program Editor
has been loaded
User Wiring Enables user wiring
Watch/Recipe menu
Command Meaning
New Recipe Enables a new recipe to be created
Open Recipe Opens an existing recipe
Save Saves changes to an existing recipe
Save As Saves a new recipe
Add Parameter Adds a parameter to a recipe
Delete Parameter Deletes a parameter from a recipe
Edit Parameter Value Allows changes to be made to a parameter
Parameter Properties Allows changes to parameter properties
New Data Set Adds a new data set
Delete Data Set Deletes a data set
Snapshot Values Adds current values to a recipe
Download Values Downloads selected recipe to instruments
Rename Data Set Allows name of data set to be changed
Copy Parameter Copies a parameter
Paste Parameter Pastes a parameter
Refresh Updates changes
Columns Description When ticked enables the description line
Comment When ticked enables the comment line

iTools The Menu Bar
Options menu
Command Meaning
9 Active Window Follows Device The displayed parameter list follows to the
selected instrument. Applies only if two or
more instruments are displayed
1 1
Scaling To Scale /16, /8 and ¼ Din instruments shown to
scale in the Panel Views
The selected instrument view can be
50% Larger
increased in size by 50%
The selected instrument view can be
100% Larger increased in size by 100%
9 Show Device Names File names are shown on the instrument
view
9 Show Labels on Toolbar Labels are shown on the toolbar
Update Rates By default:
Panel Views are updated every 1500ms
When No Key Pressed
and every 100ms When Key Pressed
Parameter Lists are updated every 2000ms
It is recommended that these settings are
only changed in very special
circumstances, for example in networked
systems
Decimal Places 0 Chooses the number of decimal places
displayed
1
2
3
4
5
6
Unlimited
Parameter Availability Settings See paragraph 6.5
Send Command To Server Sends a command to the server in
networked systems
Clears Most Recently Used Lists Clears most recently used files from File
menu and Device menu
Save Settings Now Save the current screen settings
9 Save Settings on Exit Save screen settings when the file is closed

The Menu Bar iTools
Window
Command Meaning
Tile Horizontally Arranges Parameter Lists horizontally
Tile Vertically Arranges Parameter Lists vertically
Cascade Arranges Parameter Lists in cascade
Minimise All Minimises the parameter or user wiring lists
Restore All Restores minimised lists
Arrange Icons
Close All Closes parameter or user wiring lists
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iTools List of Related Instrument Handbooks
C. APPENDIX C LIST OF RELATED INSTRUMENT

HANDBOOKS........................................................................... 2
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List of Related Instrument Handbooks iTools
C. Appendix C LIST OF RELATED INSTRUMENT

HANDBOOKS
Instrument Manual Part Number
2216 Temperature Controller HA025036
2208 Temperature Controller HA025131
2204
2416 PID Controller and Setpoint Generator HA025041
2408 PID Controller and Setpoint Generator HA025132
2404
2408i Universal Indicator and Alarm Unit HA026180
2000 Communications Manual HA026230
2408f Profibus Communications Manual HA026290
2404f
2500 DIN Rail Controller HA026178
EMC Installation Guide HA025464
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iTools Glossary of Terms
D. APPENDIX D GLOSSARY OF TERMS ............................. 2
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D. Appendix D GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Config Short for configuration or configuration mode
Config Mode A security level in the 2500 in which Configuration Mode Parameters
are made alterable
Configuration 1. The operation and inter-action of the 2500 functional elements
2. The act of defining the operation and inter-action of the 2500

functional elements by means of selecting parameters and adjusting
parameter values
Config Mode A subset of the configuration parameters which can only be altered in
Parameters Config Mode.
NB c.f. configuration parameters
Configuration A parameter which defines part of the Configuration of the 2500

Parameter
NB c.f. config mode parameters
Configuration Port A comms port intended for configuration of the 2500
CJC Cold Junction Compensation
Series 2000 or 240x Eurotherm Controls instrument range. 240x refers particularly to the
2400 range.
DIN Deutsche Industrie Normand
EM Electro-magnetic, as in EMC ~ Compliance
On/Off control The control output switches on when the setpoint is above process
variable and off when the setpoint is below
Hysteresis The difference between the on and off points normally applied to an
output relay. Used to prevent relay ‘chatter’.
I/O Abbreviation used to mean the Inputs and/or Outputs
ICP Industrial Control Package. This is a combination of the T2900 and

2500 DIN rail controller
IOBase The complete mechanical 2500 assembly - DIN rail mount, base etc.
IOBus Internal controller to I/O module interface
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iTools Glossary of Terms
IOC Input/output controller
ION Internal low-level input/output network
Parameter A value stored in a database which is accessible via comms.
Parameterised ‘ Made accessible as a parameter
PID Proportional + Integral + Derivative. Also called three term control
Program Provide a list of general instructions to define operation
Programmable Able to be programmed
PRT or RTD Abbreviation for Platinum Resistance Thermometer or Resistance

Temperature Detector
SSR Solid State Relay
TBD. To be defined
TC or T/C Abbreviation for thermocouple
Time proportioning The control output (digital) switches with a variable on to off time
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iTools Ordering Code
E. APPENDIX E ORDERING CODE....................................... 2
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Ordering Code iTools
E. Appendix E ORDERING CODE

Instrument Tools Coding
ITOOLS Software tools for programming and commissioning S2000

WIN Windows 95 and NT
3.5 3.5 in disks
CD CD Rom
2200 2200 templates only
T630 T630 templates only
COMP All product templates
MODBUS Modbus OPC driver
PROFIBUS Profibus OPC driver
STD Stand alone package
STDNW Networkable package
TOOLKIT OPC/Activex
components.
ENG Eng Manual

FRA etc
Notes:
All items in ITALICS - please refer to the factory for availability.
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iTools Ordering Code
Accessories for 2500 DIN Rail Controllers
2500A Accessories for 2500

CABLE Communications cable
CONFIG Used for configuration of 2500C
RJ11 Termination for 2500C is RJ11
9PINDF Termination for PC is 9 PIN D RS232
3M0 3 metres long
2500A CABLE MODBUS ModBus screened cable (Base to base multidrop connection).
PROFIBUS Profibus DP screened cable (Base to base multidrop
connection).
RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 connectors both ends
0M5 0.5m long
3M0 3.0 metres long
2500A TERM Terminator for end of RS 485 multidropped link.
MODBUS Terminator for Modbus link
PROFIBUS Terminator for Profibus DP link
RJ45 RJ45 connector
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Ordering Code iTools
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iTools Eurotherm Office Addresses
F. APPENDIX F EUROTHERM OFFICE ADDRESSES ......... 2
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Eurotherm Office Addresses iTools
F. Appendix F EUROTHERM OFFICE

ADDRESSES
EUROTHERM CONTROLS LIMITED
UK SALES OFFICE
Eurotherm Controls Limited
Faraday Close,
Durrington
Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 3PL
England
Telephone Sales: +44 (0) 1903 695888

Technical: +44 (0) 1903 695777
Fax +44 (0) 1903 695666
Sales and support in over 30 countries worldwide

For countries not listed overleaf enquiries/orders to:
Eurotherm Controls Limited

Export Dept.,
Faraday Close,
Durrington,
Worthing
West Sussex,
BN13 3PL
England
Telephone +44 (0) 1903 268500

Fax +44 (0) 1903 265982
Eurotherm Internet Address http://www.eurotherm.co.uk
Future updates of the manual will be available on the Eurotherm web site as above.
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iTools Contents

Chapter 3 Quick Tour 1 The Basics 3.1

To Customise The Display 3.5.6

Chapter 4 Quick Tour 2 Instrument Configuration And Cloning 4.1

Chapter 5 2500 DIN Rail Controller Introduction 5

Instrument Parameters 5.9

Chapter 6 Quick Tour 3 Configuration of I/O Modules 6.1

Chapter 7 Quick Tour 4 User Wiring 7.1

To Set Up A User Value 7.4.1

Chapter 8 Modbus Addresses 8

Appendix A Alternative Wiring Methods A

Appendix B The Menu Bar B

Appendix C List of Related Handbooks C

Appendix D Glossary of Terms D

Appendix E Ordering Code E

Appendix F Eurotherm Office Addresses F

List of Figures Figure

Connecting A Single Instrument 2-1

The iTools Start Up Window 3-1

Selecting a Parameter List 4-1

General View Of The 2500 DIN Rail Controller 5-1

Defining A Module Type 6-1

Examples of Analogue and Digital Functions 7-1

PID Control Loop Block Diagram A-1

A. ADDENDUM (SOFTWARE VERSION 2.09)............ 3

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a. Addendum (Software Version 2.09)

A.B. ITOOLS EDITIONS

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Eurotherm Controls Ltd is an OPC Foundation member.

A.C. INSTALLING ITOOLS

a.c.1. Product Key

a.c.2. System Requirements

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A.D. DEVICES SUPPORTED

Versions 1.04, 1.06, 2.08, 2.09

A.E. CHANGES SINCE VERSION 1

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a.e.2. Configuration Station

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a.e.10. User Wiring renamed to Toolkit Blocks

A.F. OPC SERVERS

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Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 or later, and is identified by the ProgID

A.G. OPC CLIENTS

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Clone file name

Figure 1-1: General View Of The iTools Window

1.2. WHAT IS ITOOLS

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1.3. WHO USES ITOOLS

1.5. ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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1. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............................................. 2

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2.3. WIRING GENERAL

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2.4. DISCRETE INSTRUMENTS

1. Choose an instrument. From the Toolbar click Device Views