Advantech RS-485 user manual Few Steps to a Successful System

Introduction

1.3A 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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