Introduction
1.1Overview
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 VDC 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.
