Texas Instruments - Technical instrument - United States - 1990-2000

Offered for auction is an original Texas Instruments 5TI-2000 handheld PLC programmer, designed for programming, servicing and maintaining Texas Instruments 5TI-series industrial control systems.

This vintage programming unit represents an interesting period in the development of industrial automation, when programmable logic controllers were becoming increasingly important in manufacturing and process control.

The programmer is supplied with its fitted protective carrying case, integrated connection cable and original Danish-language programming manuals.

A desirable piece of vintage industrial electronics, suitable for collectors, industrial automation enthusiasts and technicians maintaining legacy Texas Instruments PLC installations.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Texas Instruments Incorporated

Model: 5TI-2000

Serial number: 5457

Type: Handheld PLC programming terminal

Application: Texas Instruments 5TI-series control systems

Display: Panaplex-style numeric display

Input: Integrated programming keyboard

Programming method: Ladder logic

Connection: Fixed cable with connector

Country of manufacturer: USA, as indicated by the manufacturer's identification label

Manufacturer location: Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA

Programming Functions

The integrated keyboard includes dedicated functions for entering and modifying PLC ladder logic programs.

Functions include:

STR – Store

CTR – Counter

TMR – Timer

MCR – Master Control Relay

OUT – Output

NOT – Logic inversion

OR – Logical OR

AND – Logical AND

INST – Insert

ENTR – Enter

STEP – Program step selection

READ – Read stored instructions

CLR – Clear

The rear panel features the original Texas Instruments operating instructions and keyboard reference guide.

Included in the Auction

1 × Texas Instruments 5TI-2000 PLC Programmer

Original integrated connection cable and connector

Original fitted protective carrying case

2 × Texas Instruments 5TI Programmeringsmanual booklets (Danish language)

Additional documentation and paperwork as shown in the photographs

Condition

The programmer is in good used condition and reported to be in working order.

It shows normal signs of age and previous use, including minor scratches, surface marks and some discolouration of the keyboard.

The display window, keys and housing appear complete and well preserved.

The integrated cable and connector are present.

The original carrying case shows signs of storage and use, including surface marks, scratches and some dust.

The programming manuals show age-related wear, including creases, discolouration and handling marks.

Please examine all photographs carefully for an accurate impression of the condition and included accessories.

Historical and Collector Interest

The Texas Instruments 5TI series belongs to an earlier generation of industrial programmable controllers, developed during the transition from traditional relay-based control systems to programmable industrial automation.

Dedicated handheld programming terminals such as this were essential tools for engineers and maintenance technicians responsible for programming and troubleshooting PLC installations.

Today, these original programming units are of interest to:

Collectors of vintage industrial electronics

Industrial automation historians

Retro-computing enthusiasts

Maintenance technicians working with legacy PLC systems

Technical museums and engineering collections

Specialists restoring early programmable controllers

Important Information

This is a vintage industrial programming device intended for compatible Texas Instruments 5TI systems.

Compatibility with a particular PLC installation should be verified by the buyer before purchase.

The device has not been tested with every possible compatible controller.

Shipping

The programmer and documentation will be packed securely inside the original carrying case, with additional protective packaging for transportation.