MT-500 series

MT-506T, MT-506L
Installation Instruction

1.0 Installation and Startup Guide

Install Environment
Where The MT-500 Series is designed for use in a factory environment. It is designed to
Used operate from 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C) temperatures, as found in most industrial
environments. It may not be suitable for use in certain outdoor applications. Please
consult the factory for advised usage in outdoor applications.
NEMA The MT-500 Series front bezel is NEMA 4 rated. When installed properly in a NEMA
Rating 4 panel, the NEMA 4 rating of the panel will not be compromised. This means that
fluids will not enter the panel during wash downs.
Electrical The MT-500 Series has been tested to conform to European CE requirements. This
Environment means that the circuitry is designed to resist the effects of electrical noise. This does
not guarantee noise immunity in severe cases. Proper wire routing and grounding
will insure proper operation.
Mechanical Avoid installing units in environments where severe mechanical vibration or shocks
Environment are present.

2.0 Installation Instructions

2.1 Mounting Instructions

2.1.1 Location Considerations

Care should be taken when locating equipment behind the unit to ensure that AC power wiring, PLC
output modules, contactors, starters and relays, and any other source of electrical interference are located
away from the back of the unit.

Particular note should be taken to the position of variable speed drives and switching power supplies.
Their input and load cables should be screened to a central star earth point.

2.1.2 Making a NEMA-4 Mounting

Panel The unit can be mounted into panels with a depth of 4”(105mm). It is recommended that
Details the unit be mounted on the front panel of a steel enclosure, through an appropriate
opening*. Allow a clearance of 1”(25mm) around the sides of the unit for mounting
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 hardware. Allow clearance for cable connections to the back of the unit. Unit depth may
vary according to cable type used. Typically, plan a depth to accommodate at least
4”(105mm) behind the panel.
NEMA-4 Put the unit through the panel cut out. Slide the clamps into the 4 holes provided around
Mounting the case. Tighten the clamping screws in an even pattern until the unit is secured in the
panel.
Caution! Do not over tighten mounting clamps!
Note: Specifications
Note: To seal to NEMA-4 specifications, all supplied mounting clamps must be used and
panel cannot flex more than 0.010”.
2.1.3 Environmental Considerations
z The MT-500 are to be used indoors as built in displays. Make sure that the displays are
installed correctly and that the operating limits are followed (See Specifications).
z Do not operate the unit in areas subject to explosion hazards due to flammable gases,
vapors or dusts.
z The unit should not be installed where fast temperature variations and/or high humidity
are present. This will cause condensation of water in the device.
z Do not install these terminals in environments where have inflammable gases.

2.2 Power Connections

Make sure that all local and national electrical standards are met when the installing the unit.
Contact your local authorities to determine which codes apply.
2.2.1 Power Requirements
Power The MT-500 can be powered by DC power only. The specified voltage range
is 24±5% Volts DC. This insures compatibility with most controller DC
systems.
The power conditioning circuitry inside the unit is accomplished by a
switching power supply. The peak starting current can be as high as 700mA.
Fusing If the display does not come on within 2 seconds of power up, remove
Requirements power. An internal fuse will prevent damage if the polarity of the DC power
is incorrect. Check wiring to insure proper connections and try to power up
again.
Caution An Internal fuse will prevent damage for over voltage condition however it
High Voltage isn’t guaranteed.
DC voltage sources should provide proper isolation from main AC power
and similar hazards.
Caution A Hard-wired EMERGENCY STOP should be fitted in any system using an
Emergency Stop MT-500 to comply with ICS Safety Recommendations.
Caution Do not power the MT-500 and inductive DC loads, or input circuitry to
Supply Voltage the controller, with the same power supply. Note: The 24 VDC output from
Condition some controllers may not have enough current to power the MT-500.
Caution Wire lengths should be minimized (Maximum 1600’ (500 m) shielded,
Wire Routing 1000’ (300 m) unshielded).
Wires should be run in pairs with a neutral or common paired with a hot or
signal line.

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 If wiring is to be exposed to lightning or surges, use appropriate surge
suppression devices.
Keep AC, high energy, and rapidly switching DC wiring separate from
signal wires.
Equip ungrounded DC supplies with a resistor and capacitor in parallel to
earth ground. This provides a path for static and high frequency dissipation.
Typical values to use are 1MOhm and 4700pF.
Connection To make a connection, strip about 3/8” of insulation off the end of the wire,
turn the connector screw counterclockwise until the gap is wide open, insert
the wire all the way in, and turn the screw clockwise until it’s tight.
Connect positive DC line to the ‘+24V’ terminal and the DC ground to the
‘0V‘ terminal.
2.2.2 Grounding Requirements
Chassis ground must be used. DC ground is not directly coupled to Earth
ground internally. It is preferable not to ground DC negative return to chassis
ground as poor site earths can introduce noise into a system, but if necessary
an earth connection should be made, from the power supply return point to
the central star earth point. Ground conductors should be as short and as large
in size as possible. The conductors must always be large enough to carry the
maximum short circuit current of the path being considered. Ground
conductors should be connected to a tree from a central star earth ground
point. This ensures that no ground conductor carries current from any other
branch.
2.2.3 CE Requirements
To make an MT-500 comply with EMC directives, and to reduce susceptibility to electrical
interference, a separate #14 AWG ground wire should be taken to the chassis ground terminal of the
power connector. This ground connection should be run directly to the central star earth connection
point (as recommended in most Installation Instructions).
2.2.4 Safety Guidelines
This section presents recommended installation practices, and procedures. Since no two
applications are identical, these recommendations should be considered as guidelines.
Hardware WARNING!
Considerations
The system designer should be aware that devices in Controller systems could
fail and thereby create an unsafe condition. Furthermore, electrical
interference in an operator interface, such as an MT-500, can lead to
equipment start-up, which could result in property damage and/or physical
injury to the equipment operator.
If you, or your company, use any programmable control systems that require
an operator or attendant, you should be aware that this potential safety hazard
exists and take appropriate precautions. Although the specific design steps
depend on your particular application, the following precautions generally
apply to installation of solid-state programmable control devices. In addition,
these precautions conform to the guidelines for installation of Controllers as
recommended in the NEMA ICS 3-304 Control Standards.
Programming To conform with ICS Safety Recommendations, checks should be placed in
Considerations the controller to ensure that all writable registers that control critical parts
of plant or machinery have limit checks built into the program, with an
out-of-limit safe shut down procedure to ensure safety of personnel.
ICS 3-304.81 Safety Recommendations:
Consideration should be given to the use of an emergency stop function, which is independent of the programmable
controller.
Where the operator is exposed to the machinery, such as in loading or unloading a machine tool, or where the machine
cycles automatically, consideration should be given to the use of an electromechanical override or other redundant means,
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 independent of the programmable controller, for starting and interrupting the cycle.
If provision is required for changing programs while the equipment is in operation, consideration should be given to the
use of locks or other means of assuring that only authorized personnel can make such changes.
These recommendations are intended as safeguards against the failure of critical components and the effects of such
failures or the inadvertent errors that might be introduced if programs are changed while the equipment is in operation. *

z The ICS 3-304.81 Safety Recommendations are reproduced by permission of the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association from NEMA ICS 3-304

2.3 Communications Connections

The ports as you look at the back of the case, are the ports for connecting to a printer, PLC or some
external device (Controller Connectors).
2.3.1 Connection to an External Device
Cable Different cables are required for various devices.
Requirements
Restrict cable length to less than 500’ (150m) for RS485/422 devices and 50’
Caution
(15m) for RS232 devices to avoid communications problems.
Communications problems cause the display to show “PLC no response...”
until communications can be established. The COM light on the front of the
MT-500 will turn on with each communication.
Shielded cable must be used for long lengths or cables run in an electrically
noisy environment.
Do not run cables next to AC power lines or near sources of electrical noise.
Be sure that the cable ends have been inserted all of the way into mating
connectors and are secure.
Pin Designations Pin assignment of the 9 Pin, Female, SUB-D, PLC [RS-232] Port. This port
is used for connecting the MT-500 to a controller.
Note: This port is not used for programming the MT-500 or for printing
PLC [RS-232] functions.
Pin# Symbol PLC [RS232] AUX[RS232]
(only E4 series)
1 Aux_TxD Transmitted Data
2 TxD Transmitted Data
3 RxD Received Data
4 Not used
5 GND Signal Ground
6 Aux_RxD Received Data
7 CTS Clear to send input
8 RTS Ready to send output
9 Not used

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2.3.2 Connection to a Personal Computer
The 9 Pin, Female, SUB-D, PC [RS-232] & PLC [RS-485] Port on the back of the unit is the
programming port (PC Connector) and RS485/422 communications port for connecting to a controller.

Connection This port can be connected to a Computer via a special DB9 Female to
DB9 Female download cable (P/N: MT5_PC, optional).
Port Activation This port is activated automatically by the PC during on line simulation,
download and upload activities.
The Programmer Port cannot simulate, download or upload to the
MT-500 while it is on line with the controller at the same time. The
MT-500 must be put into “RDS” mode with the EasyManager applet
first.
Pin Designations Pin assignment of the 9 Pin, Male, SUB-D PC [RS-232] &PLC
[RS-485] Port. (Only MT5XXXE4 has AUX RS485)
Pin# Symbol PLC[RS485] PLC[RS485] Aux[RS485] PC[RS232]
4 wire 2 wire (only E4 series)
1 Rx- Rx- Data-
PC [RS-232] &
PLC [RS-485] 2 Rx+ Rx+ Data+
3 Tx- Tx-
4 Tx+ Tx+
5 GND Signal Ground
6 Data- Data-
7 TxD Transmit
8 RxD Receive
9 Data+ Data+

MT-500 to PC MT-500 PLC PC

MT5_PC Cable RS232/485 RS485 RS232
Configuration Rx- 1 1 1
Rx+ 2 2 2
Tx- 3 3 3
Tx+ 4 4 4
GND 5 5 5
Data- 6 6 6
TxD 7 7 7
RxD 8 8 8
Data+ 9 9 9

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2.3.3 Dip Switch
SW1 SW2 Mode
ON ON Touch Screen Test mode
OFF ON RDS (Remote Debug & Simulation) mode
ON OFF Touch Adjust (Touch screen calibration)
mode
OFF OFF Application (On line operation) mode
* SW3, SW4 unused

z Touch Screen Test mode: In this mode when you touch the screen, the screen will display a “+” sign.
So you can test the touch screen was accurate.
z RDS (Remote Debug & Simulation) mode: Used for simulation and download/upload.
When E series insert a CF card will appear a “CF” button on screen right and bottom side.
Press this button to startup the project download procedure.
On MT506LV45 screens, press the “BRIGHT” button or the “DARK” button to adjust LCD contrast.
z Touch Adjust (Touch screen calibration) mode: Used to calibrate the touch screen.
z Application (On line operation) mode: This is the normal operating mode of the MT500; the MT500
will start from the startup window of the project download.

2.4 CE Requirements
EU directives that apply to the MT-500 Series:
z EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC) electromagnetic emissions and immunity
z Machinery Directive (89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/ 68/EEC) machine safety
z MT500 products will be CE-marked to indicate compliance with the EMC Directive.

The MT-500 Series has been designed to operate satisfactorily in electromagnetic noise (immunity) and
without emitting high levels of electrical noise into the environment (emission). The units are designed to
meet European Community standards when installed per the wiring instructions in this manual.

Compatibility
The MT-500 has been designed to meet electromagnetic compatibility for industrial
Standards environments.
• CISPR (EN 55011) Group 1, Class A Radiated Emissions levels
• EN50081-2 Generic emission standard, industrial environment (Also US FCC Class A)
• EN50082-2 Generic immunity standard, industrial environment

2.5 Battery Replacement

The MT506xV45 takes one coin type of CR2032 lithium battery to backup the recipe data and keep the RTC
running. Battery specification: CR2032 3V lithium battery.
Steps for battery replacement:
1. Use EasyManager to backup the recipe data.
2. Turn off the screen and open its rear cover.
3. Use a screwdriver to take off the battery from the socket.
4. Insert a new battery into the socket.
5. Put on the rear cover.
6. Reset the RTC time and download the recipe data.

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3.0 Specifications
MT506TE MT506TV MT506LV

Hardware Specification
Display 5.6" TFT 5.6" TFT 5.7" Blue
Brightness 500 cd/m2 500 cd/m2 120 cd/m2
Color 256 color 256 color 4 gray scale
Contrast Ratio 150:1 150:1 15:1
Resolution (WxH dots) 320 x 234 320 x 234 320 x 240
Back light CCFLx1 CCFLx1 CCFLx1
CCFL life time (Average) 30,000 hr. 30,000 hr. 50,000 hr. min.
Touch panel 4 wires resistive type
Touch Accuracy 1.5mm
Surface Hardness 4H
HMI-PC (RS-232)
Serial port
HMI-PLC (RS-232/485)
AUX port HMI-AUX(RS-232/RS-485 2w) N/A
Ethernet port 10Mbps N/A
Compact Flash card slot Yes N/A
Processor 32bit RISC CPU 200MHz
Flash Memory 2MB
Recipe memory 128KB
RTC Yes
Parallel printer port N/A
System Diagnostic Power failure detection

General Specification
Input Power 24±5% VDC
Power Consumption 250 mA@24VDC 250 mA@24VDC 200 mA @24VDC
CE Complies with EN50081-2 and EN50082-2 standards
FCC Complies with FCC Class A
Voltage resistance 500VAC (1 min.)
Isolation resistance Exceed 50MΩ at 500VDC
Vibration endurance 10 to 25 Hz (X,Y,Z direction 2G 30minutes)
Protection structure IP65 front panel (O ring seal)
Operating Temperature 0~45°C
Operation humidity 10-90% RH (non –condense)
Enclosure Plastic
Dimensions WxHxD 204x150x48mm
Panel cutout dimension 192 x 138 mm
Weight Approx. 0.84 kg

Software
Screen Editor Software EasyBuilder 500 V2.7.0 or later

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4.0 Dimensions of MT-506

Panel-mounting clamp,
4 places (only 1 shown)

(Panel)
Panel-mounting clamp
slots, 4 places

a b c d
PC [RS232]
PLC[RS485]

PLC[RS232]

ETHERNET

Cutout dimensions:
MT-506T / S / L:
192mm [7.56"] W x 138mm [5.43"] H
Reset DIP SW
FUSE 1A

+24V

FG
0V

a. PLC[RS485]/PC[RS232]/ (AUX [RS485] only E series)

b. PLC[RS232]/ (AUX [RS232] only E series)
c. Ethernet port (RJ-45) (only E series)
d. CF card slot (only E series)