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1.1 General Description
Part Names and Description
SENTRY TIM-100/120
Note:
• A TIM-100 is shown above. Except for items 3 and 4, the descriptions listed also apply to the
TIM-120. Access to the display and keypad on a TIM-120 is provided through the use of a
Program Module available separately.
•• SENTRY TIM-100/120 is a
microprocessor-based interface
used in conjunction with the Sentry
exhaust controllers (SENTRY 1000,
1510, and 9000). The TIM-100/120
provides the user with the ability to
interface with the controller through
direct manual input from the user or
through electronic communication
from the process equipment.
‚‚ Mounting Brackets are used to
mount the TIM-100/120 to the
process equipment.
ƒƒ Display provides a real time
read-back of pressure control. It
also allows the user to view and
change the menu parameters.
„„ Keypad contains the four keys
used to navigate and change the
menu tree and parameters.
…… Contrast Knob allows the user to
adjust the display contrast.
†† Power/Interface Port accepts
the power cable or power and
interface cable.
‡‡ RS 422/485 Port accepts the
serial communication cable.
ˆˆ On/Off Switch is an on/off
rocker connected to a fuse. The fuse
acts as a safety cut-off device by
detecting over-current situations and
cutting power to the TIM-100/120.
‰‰ SENTRY Port accepts the TIM-
100/120 to controller cable.
ŠŠ Address Switches are used to
set the base address of the TIM-
100/120 when using the RS 422/485
port.