Installation, Operation and
Serial Communication Programmer’s Guide
SENTRY
™
Tool Interface Module
(TIM-100/120)
and Program Module (TIM-200)
Section 1: General Description &Part Names
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1.1 General Description
About This Manual
This manual is intended for those responsible for programming a computer or tool to operate with
the SENTRY process exhaust control system through the use of serial communications.
Complete instructions for installing and operating a SENTRY system may be found in the
controller’s installation and operation manual (i.e. SENTRY 1000, SENTRY 1510, etc.).
This manual describes the following:
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Physical Installation (TIM-100/120/200 Only)
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Commonly Used Command Menu Parameters
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Operation in Manual, Analog and Serial Communication Modes
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Required Programming for Using Serial Communication
Description
The SENTRY TIM-100/120 is a microprocessor-based interface used in conjunction with many of
Progressive Technologies Inc. process exhaust controllers. The SENTRY TIM-100/120 allows
the user to communicate electronically with the process exhaust controller (such as the SENTRY
1000) for changing the set point and reading actual process exhaust values. It can be configured
at the PTI factory to be used with controllers that maintain constant pressure or constant flow.
The TIM-100/120 can be operated in stand-alone mode (manual mode), with a 0-5 Volt process
tool interfaced analog signal (analog mode) or with process equipment/facility computer interfaced
serial communications (serial mode).
Two primary configurations of the TIM-100/120 are offered: 1) TIM-100 with a graphics LCD and
keypad and 2) TIM-120 which supports the analog interface and serial communications without
the LCD and keypad interface.
TIM-100
TIM-120
Note:
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The TIM-120 is pre-configured for the accompanying SENTRY system. However, a Program
Module is required if access to the command menu is required.
