Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ADAM-5000 series is a complete product line that provides a wide
variety of features in a data acquisition and control application. It
includes 4 I/O-slots ADAM-5000/485 and 8 I/O-slots ADAM-5000E. They
are remotely controlled by the host computer through a set of commands
and transmitted in a RS-485 network. The system kernel is small, but
offers many good features to the users. The modulardesign also provides
more flexibility in the system configuration. The following is a summary
of the major ADAM-5000 system components.
ADAM-5000 System Kernel
The ADAM-5000/485 system kernel includes a CPU card, a power
regulator, a 4-slot base, a built-in RS-232 communication port and one
built-in RS-485 communication port. The ADAM-5000E system
includes all of the above components, except it has an 8-slot base.
Details of the system kernel features and more are covered in Chapter 3.
I/O Configuration
The ADAM-5000/485 CPU can support up to 64 I/O points with the 4-
slot base currently available.The ADAM-5000E CPU can support up to
128 I/O points with the 8-slot base currently available. These points
can be assigned as input or output points.
I/O Module
The ADAM-5000 series has a complete range of I/O modules for your
applications. A full range of digital modules which support 10 to
30 V
DC
and relay outputs are offered. The analog modules provide
16-bit resolution and programmable input and output signal ranges
(including bipolar).
Software Utility
Based on the Modbus standard, the ADAM-5000 and ADAM-5000E
firmware is a built-in Modbus/RTU . Therefore, Advantech provides
the necessary OPC Server, and Windows Utility for users for client
data for the ADAM-5000 and ADAM-5000E. Users can configure this
DA&C system via Windows Utility; integrate with HMI software
package via Modbus/RTU driver or Modbus/RTU OPC Server. and
the DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) server provides links to popular
Windows packages such as Intouch, FIX DMACS, Advantech
GeniDAQ, etc.
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