Advantech ADAM-5560 user manual Overview, System Requirements, Host Computer Requirements

2.1Overview

This chapter describes how to install an ADAM-5560 Series Controller. A quick hookup scheme is provided that let you easily configure your system before imple- menting it into your application.

2.2System Requirements

Before you start installing the ADAM-5560 Series Controller, make sure the system requirements are met as below:

2.2.1Host Computer Requirements

1.IBM PC compatible computer with Pentium II 350MHz processor.

2.Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4.0 SP5/Windows 2000 SP2 or Windows XP.

3.At least 64 MB RAM.

4.200 MB of hard disk space available

5.VGA 256 colors monitor, 800x600 resolutions

6.CD-ROM.

7.Mouse or other pointing devices.

8.One Ethernet port

2.2.2ADAM-5560 Series Requirements

1.1 x ADAM-5560 Series main unit, i.e., ADAM-5560CE or ADAM-5560KW

2.ADAM-5560 Series User’s Manual

3.One Advantech Multiprog CD.

4.Power supply for ADAM-5560 Series (+10 to +30 VDC unregulated)

5.One Ethernet Hub or Switch like ADAM-6520 or ADAM-6510

2.2.3I/O Module Requirements

At least one I/O module is needed to use the system. A variety of I/O modules are available to meet different application requirements. Table 1.2 gives a current listing of these modules for your reference. In following example, we will use ADAM-5051D in Slot 0 and ADAM-5056D in Slot 1 on ADAM-5560KW.

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