Advantech RS-485 Overview, Major Features of the ADAM-5000 System, CPUs Basic Functions

ADAM-5000 System

3.1Overview

The ADAM-5000 series is a data acquisition and control system which can control, monitor and acquire data through multichannel I/O modules. Encased in rugged industrial grade plastic bases, the systems provide intelligent signal conditioning, analog I/O, digital I/O, RS-232 and RS-485 communication. The ADAM-5000/485 can handle up to any 4 combinations of I/O modules (64 I/O points), while the ADAM-5000E can handle up to 8 combinations of I/O modules (128 I/ O points). The systems communicate with their controlling host over a multi-drop RS-485 network.

3.2Major Features of the ADAM-5000 System

The ADAM-5000 system consists of two major parts: the system kernel and I/O modules. The system kernel includes a CPU card, power regulator, 4-slot base, 8-slot base, built-in RS-232 communication port, and a pair of built-in RS-485 ports. It also offers the following major features:

The CPU's Basic Functions

The CPU is the heart of the system and has the following basic functions:

∙Data acquisition and control for all I/O modules in the system

∙Linearization of T/C (Thermocouple)

∙Communication software and command set

∙Calibration software and command set

∙Alarm monitoring

∙Management of the EEPROM device that holds the system parameters

∙Data transformation

∙Diagnosis

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