Advantech 5000 Series user manual Review the installation Guideline, Understand the System Kernel

Introduction

1.3 A Few Steps to a Successful System

Step 1:Review the installation Guideline

You should always make safety your first priority in any system application. Chapter 2 provides several guidelines that will help provide a safer, more reliable system.

Step 2: Understand the System Kernel

The system module is the heart of ADAM-5000 system. Make sure you take time to understand the various features and setup require- ments.

Step 3: Understand the I/O System Configurations It is important to understand how your I/O modules can be configured. It is also important to understand how the system power budget is calculated. This can affect your I/O configuration.

Step 4: Understand the Utility Software

Before you begin to link your applications in your host computer with the ADAM-5000 systems, it is very helpful to understand how the DOS and Windows utility software helps you configure your ADAM-5000.

Step 5: Review the Programming Concepts

All control systems differ in some areas. The ADAM-5000 system allows you to develop your applications in DOS or Windows.It provides an ASCII command set, DLL (Dynamic Library Link) and DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) server to you.

Step 6: Understand the Troubleshooting Procedures

Many things can be happened on the factory floor: switches fail, the power supply is incorrect, etc. In most cases, the majority of the troubleshooting time is spent trying to locate the problems.The ADAM-5000 system has some built-in features that help you quickly identify problems.

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