What ADAM remote I/O module is suitable for my application?
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Advantech is a global leader in data acquisition I/O module design and manufacturing, offering complete stand-alone data acquisition modules which are broadly used in industrial applications such as facility monitoring, industrial process control and environmental monitoring.
Advantech remote I/O modules are categorised into two families, Ethernet I/O (ADAM-6000 series) and RS-485 I/O (ADAM-4000 series), further subdivided into Analog I/O and Digital I/O modules some of which support the industry-leading Modbus communication protocol.
The ADAM Remote I/O module series has been a consistent and reliable figure in the industrial automation field for almost 20 years. Whether you are implementing large or small automation systems, Advantech’s ADAM Remote I/O modules offer the cornerstone for your e-automation requirements.
ADAM-4000 modules are the perfect choice for establishing a cost-effective remote I/O system. Customers can benefit from ADAM-4000 modules through its simple wiring - using only two wires to communicate with their controller or other RS-485 devices. ADAM-4000 modules use the EIA RS-485 communication protocol; the industry's most widely used bi-directional, balanced transmission line suitable for industrial environments.
The robust ADAM-4100 series is designed for reliable operation in harsh environments and feature a wider -40C to +85C operating temperature range, higher noise immunity with isolated input/output and a broader 10V to 48V DC power input range.
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RS-485 Communication Protocol |
The ADAM-4000 series of modules use the EIA RS-485 communication protocol, the industry’s most widely used bi-directional, balanced transmission line standard. The EIA RS-485 was specifically developed for industrial applications, It lets ADAM-4000 modules transmit and receive data at high rates over long distances. All modules use optical isolators to prevent ground loop problems and reduce damages caused by power surges. |
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Modbus Communication Protocol |
Featuring the Modbus-support capacity, the ADAM-4000 series becomes universal remote I/O modules, which work with any Modbus system. Linked HMI servers and industrial controllers can read/write data via standard Modbus command instead of complex ASCII code. |
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Watchdog Timer |
A watchdog timer supervisory function will automatically reset the ADAM-4000 series modules if required, which reduces the need for maintenance. It also provides great reliability to the system. |
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Flexible Networking |
ADAM-4000 series modules need just two wires to communicate with their controlling host computer over a multidrop RS-485 network. Their ASCII-based command/response protocol ensures compatibility with virtually any computer system. |
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Modular Industrial Design |
You can easily mount modules on a DIN-rail, a panel or piggybacked on another module. You can make signal connections through plug-in screw-terminal blocks, ensuring simple installation, modification and maintenance. |
In the past, integrating automation and enterprise systems required changing the entire architecture of the control system. The Advantech ADAM-6000 series accomplishes this integration easily using the latest internet technology to remotely monitor device status’ more flexibly.
Industrial Ethernet is fast becoming the de facto standard in industrial networks as its open network architecture provides seamless integration between layers. This makes the ADAM-6000 series an easy choice for your automation control system as they provide the most popular and open communication interfaces available.
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Peer-to-Peer Technology |
Modules with Peer-to-Peer functionality (unlike master/client mode) will actively update the input channel status to specific user defined output channels. Therefore no extra controller is required. |
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Ethernet Communication |
Users can leverage their existing Ethernet infrastructure thus saving costs. This also allows users to replace limited and closed networks provided by PLC manufacturers with the more open and flexible Ethernet standard. |
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No Programming Required |
By using ADAM.NET it is easy to configure the Peer-to-Peer ADAM-6000 series so that no additional programming is needed, thus saving on development time. |
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Simple Wireless Solutions |
The ADAM-6000W Wireless Peer-to-Peer series removes the need for extra LAN to wireless devices therefore saving additional system costs. |
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Fast Response Time |
By removing the need for an additional controller the response time is <1.2ms for wired modules and <30ms for wireless modules. |
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GLC (Graphic Condition Logic) |
Advantech’s GCL interface gives the Ethernet I/O modules control ability. Unlike other text-based logic configuration utilities, Advantech GCL provides a complete graphical configuration utility which is very intuitive to use. This makes programming the ADAM-6000 series very easy compared to other devices. |
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GCL Supports Local and Remote Outputs |
When defining the destination of the output stage, users can either choose a local or remote output (Local: module output, remote: module to output via Ethernet) |
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GCL Cascade Logic |
The output of one logic rule can be another rule. Therefore different rules can be combined together ultimately allow more input numbers. This allows users to define complex logic architecture to satisfy a wide variety of application requirements. |
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GCL Online Monitoring |
See real-time execution of workflow logic helping the user easily maintain and monitor the system once setup. |
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Rich I/O Options |
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Analog Input: Thermocouple, RTD, Voltage, Current
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Analogue Output: Voltage, Current
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Digital Input: Dry & Wet Contact, Counter / Frequency input (up to 4.5kHz)
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Digital Output: Dry & Wet Contact, Relay Output, Pulse Output (up to 5kHz)
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Advanced Security |
IP and MAC address specific access to the ADAM-6000 series modules allowing a more secure system. |
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Advanced Reliability |
If Peer-to-Peer communication between two ADAM-6000 modules is broken the digital output can generate a predefined value to ensure a safe and reliable operation remains. |
Associated tags: ADAM, Advantech, Analog, Automation, Data acquisition, Digital, DIN-rail, Environmental, Ethernet, Harsh Environments, HMI, I/O, Modules, Monitor, Process Control, RS-485, Thermocouple
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