Operation and
Serial Communication Programmer’s Guide
SENTRY
™
Tool Interface Module
(TIM-100/120)
and Program Module (TIM-200
)
Section 6: Troubleshooting, Specifications, Codes &
Conversion Tables
12286 Rev 2
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6.1 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Maintenance
No preventive maintenance is required to ensure that the SENTRY TIM-100/120 is in proper
working order.
Troubleshooting
The following troubleshooting table will assist the user in identifying and correcting some of the
most common problems. Refer to the controller’s installation and operation manual for a
complete guide.
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
(Tool Interfaced)
Analog
ground and power ground
not connected or common
Connect both analog ground and power
ground. Verify that they are common on the
tool.
Set point read-
back is always
zero
TIM-100/120 parameters
incorrectly configured
Ensure proper parameters are selected for
the controller installed.
TIM-100/120 parameter
“STPT MODE” improperly
set for installation
Set TIM-100/120 parameter to “Analog” for
analog communication or “Single” for stand-
alone or serial communication.
(Analog Interface)
Analog interface
improperly installed
Properly install analog interface cable.
(Serial Interface)
Serial cable improperly
installed or address not
set
Properly install communication cable. Adjust
TIM-100/120 hex code to match tool settings.
All set points not
being achieved or
cannot change
set point
TIM-100/120 parameters
incorrectly configured
Ensure proper parameters are selected for
the model installed.
Power not supplied
Connect power.
Both positive and
negative voltage lines not
supplied
The negative voltage (-15 to -24 V @ 50 mA)
powers the display. Supply voltage
according to the appropriate cable drawing in
the Drawings section at the end of the
manual set.
Contrast not adjusted
Adjust contrast using contrast knob.
TIM-100/120
display not on
Blown Fuse
Disconnect power and remove front panel.
Replace fuse if necessary.