Advantech RS-485 user manual System Requirements to Setup an ADAM-5000 System

Quick Start Example

This chapter provides guidelines to what is needed to set up and install a distributed ADAM-5000 network system. A quick hookup scheme is provided that lets you configure a single system before you install a network system.

Be sure to carefully plan the layout and configuration of your network before you start. Guidelines regarding layout are given in Appendix B: RS-485 Network.

A.1 System Requirements to Setup an ADAM-5000 System

Before you setup an ADAM-5000 system, you can follow the steps to install I/O modules into the ADAM-5000 base.

1. Align the module with the grooves on the top and bottom of the base.

2.Push the unit straight into the base until it is firmly seated in the backplane connector.

3.Push-in the retaining clips at the top and bottom of the unit to secure the module to the base.

The following list gives an overview of what is needed to setup, install and configure an ADAM-5000 environment.

∙ADAM-5000/485 and I/O Modules

∙A host computer, such as an IBM PC/AT compatible, that can output ASCII characters with an RS-232C or RS-485 port

∙Power supply for the ADAM-5000 system (+10 to +30 VDC)

∙ADAM Series Utility Software

∙ADAM Isolated RS-232/RS-485 Converter (optional)

∙ADAM Repeater (optional)

A-2 ADAM-5000