Advantech Adam 4000 Series User manual

User Manual
ADAM 4000 Series
Data Acquisition Modules

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Applications............................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Installation Guideline ..........................5
2.1 System Requirements to Set up an ADAM Network................................. 6
Figure 2.1 Power Supply Connections ........................................ 7
2.2 Basic Configuration and Hook-up ............................................................. 9
Figure 2.2 Basic Hook-up of ADAM Module to Host Switches .... 9
2.3 Baud Rate and Checksum ...................................................................... 11
Figure 2.3 Grounding the INIT* Terminal................................... 12
Figure 2.4 Set INIT switch to “Init” ............................................. 12
2.4 Multiple Module Hookup.......................................................................... 13
Figure 2.5 Multi-module Connection.......................................... 13
2.5 Programming Example............................................................................ 14
2.6 LED Status.............................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 I/O Modules ........................................21
3.1 The Common Specification of ADAM-4000 I/O Series ........................... 22
3.2 ADAM-4015 6-channel RTD Input Module.............................................. 23
Figure 3.1 ADAM-4015 6-channel RTD Input Module ............... 23
3.2.1 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 24
Figure 3.2 ADAM-4015 RTD Input Module Wiring Diagram ...... 24
3.2.2 Technical specification of ADAM-4015 ....................................... 25
Table 3.1: Technical Specification of ADAM-4015 .................... 25
3.3 ADAM-4017/4017+/4018+ 8-channel Analog Input Modules.................. 26
3.3.1 ADAM-4017 8-channel Analog Input Module.............................. 26
3.3.2 ADAM-4017+ 8-channel Differential Analog Input Module ......... 26
3.3.3 ADAM-4018+ 8-channel Thermocouple Input Module................ 26
3.3.4 ADAM-4017 8-channel Analog Input Module.............................. 27
Figure 3.3 ADAM-4017 8-channel Analog Input Module ........... 27
3.3.5 ADAM-4017+ 8-channel Differential Analog Input Module ......... 28
Figure 3.4 ADAM-4017+ 8-ch. differential analog input module 28
Table 3.2: Technical Specification of ADAM-4017+ .................. 29
3.3.6 ADAM-4018+ 8-channel Thermocouple Input Module................ 29
Figure 3.5 ADAM-4018+ 8-ch. thermocouple input module....... 29
Table 3.3: Technical specification of ADAM-4018+................... 30
3.3.7 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 31
Figure 3.6 Current Input Wiring Diagram of ADAM-4017 .......... 31
Figure 3.7 ADAM-4017 Differential Input Wiring Diagram (Ch0 ~
Ch5).......................................................................... 31
Figure 3.8 ADAM-4017 Single-ended Input Wiring Diagram (Ch6
and Ch7)................................................................... 31
Figure 3.9 ADAM-4017+ Voltage and Current Input Wiring Dia-
gram ......................................................................... 32
Figure 3.10ADAM-4018+ Thermocouple Input Wiring Diagram . 32
3.4 ADAM-4019+ 8-channel Universal Analog Input Module........................ 33
Figure 3.11ADAM-4019+ 8-channel Universal Analog Input...... 33
3.4.1 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 34
Figure 3.12ADAM-4019+ Universal Analog Input Wiring Diagram.
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3.4.2 Technical Specification of ADAM-4019+ .................................... 35
Table 3.4: Technical Specification of ADAM-4019+.................. 35
3.5 ADAM-4021 Analog Output Module........................................................ 35
Figure 3.13ADAM-4021 Analog Output Module ......................... 36
3.5.1 Application Wiring....................................................................... 37
Figure 3.14ADAM-4021 Analog Output Wiring Diagram ............ 37
3.6 ADAM-4024 4-channel Analog Output Module....................................... 37
Figure 3.15ADAM-4024 4-channel Analog Output Module ........ 37
3.6.1 Technical Specification of ADAM-4024 ...................................... 38
3.6.2 Application Wiring....................................................................... 38
Figure 3.16ADAM-4024 Pin Define and Wiring Diagram ........... 39
3.7 ADAM-4050 Digital I/O Module............................................................... 39
Figure 3.17ADAM-4050 Digital I/O Module ................................ 40
3.7.1 Application Wiring....................................................................... 41
Figure 3.18ADAM-4050 Wet Contact Wiring Diagram ............... 41
Figure 3.19ADAM-4050 Dry Contact Wiring Diagram ................ 41
Figure 3.20ADAM-4050 Digital Output Wiring Used with inductive
load........................................................................... 42
Figure 3.21ADAM-4050 Digital output wiring ............................. 42
3.8 ADAM-4051 16-channel Isolated Digital Input Module ........................... 43
Figure 3.22ADAM-4051 16-channel Isolated Digital Input Module.
43
3.8.1 Application Wiring....................................................................... 44
Figure 3.23ADAM-4051 Dry Contact Wiring Diagram ................ 44
Figure 3.24ADAM-4051 Wet Contact Wiring Diagram ............... 44
3.9 ADAM-4052 Isolated Digital Input Module .............................................. 45
Figure 3.25ADAM-4052 Isolated Digital Input Module ............... 45
3.9.1 Application Wiring....................................................................... 46
Figure 3.26ADAM-4052 Isolation Digital Input Wiring Ground ... 46
3.10 ADAM-4053 16-channel Digital Input Module......................................... 46
Figure 3.27ADAM-4053 16-channel Digital Input Module .......... 46
3.10.1 Application Wiring....................................................................... 48
Figure 3.28ADAM-4053 Wet Contact Input Wiring Diagram ...... 48
Figure 3.29ADAM-4053 Contact Closure Input Wiring Diagram 48
3.11 ADAM-4055 16-channel Isolated Digital I/O Module .............................. 49
Figure 3.30ADAM-4055 16-channel Digital I/O Module ............. 49
3.11.1 Application Wiring:...................................................................... 50
Figure 3.31ADAM-4055 Digital Output Wiring Diagram ............. 50
Figure 3.32ADAM-4055 Digital Input Dry Contact Wiring Diagram
50
Figure 3.33ADAM-4055 Digital Input Dry Contact Diagram (Inter-
nal) ........................................................................... 51
Figure 3.34ADAM-4055 Digital Input Wet Contact Wiring Diagram
51
Figure 3.35ADAM-4055 Digital Input Wet Contact Diagram (Inter-
nal) ........................................................................... 52
Figure 3.36ADAM-4055 Default Jumper Setting for the Digital Input
Wiring ....................................................................... 52
Figure 3.37ADAM-4055 Default Jumper Setting for the Digital Input
Wiring ....................................................................... 53
3.12 ADAM-4056S 12-channel Sink Type Isolated Digital Output Module ..... 54
Figure 3.38ADAM-4056S 12-channel Sink Type Isolated Digital
Output Module.......................................................... 54
3.12.1 Technical Specification of ADAM-4056S.................................... 54
3.12.2 Application Wiring....................................................................... 55
Figure 3.39ADAM-4056S Digital Output Wiring Diagram........... 55
3.13 ADAM-4056SO 12-channel Source Type Isolated Digital Output Module..
56
Figure 3.40ADAM-4056SO 12-channel Source Type Isolated Digi-
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3.13.1 Technical Specification of ADAM-4056SO ................................. 56
3.13.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 57
Figure 3.41ADAM-4056SO Digital Output Wiring Diagram ........ 57
3.14 ADAM-4060/4068 Relay Output Module................................................. 57
3.14.1 ADAM-4060 4-channel Relay Output Module............................. 58
Figure 3.42ADAM-4060 4-channel Relay Output Module .......... 58
3.14.2 ADAM-4068 8-channel Relay Output Module............................. 59
Figure 3.43ADAM-4068 8-channel Relay Output Module .......... 59
3.14.3 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 60
Figure 3.44ADAM-4060 Form A Relay Output Wiring Diagram . 60
Figure 3.45ADAM-4060 Form C Relay Output Wiring Diagram . 60
Figure 3.46ADAM-4068 Form C Relay Output Wiring Diagram . 60
Figure 3.47ADAM-4068 Form A relay output Wiring Diagram.... 61
3.15 ADAM-4069 8-channel Relay Output Module ......................................... 61
Figure 3.48ADAM-4069 Relay Output Module ........................... 61
3.15.1 Specification................................................................................ 62
3.15.2 Wiring.......................................................................................... 62
Figure 3.49ADAM-4069 Form C Relay Output ........................... 62
Figure 3.50ADAM-4069 Form A Relay Output ........................... 62
3.16 ADAM-4080 Counter/Frequency Input Modules ..................................... 63
3.16.1 ADAM-4080 Counter/Frequency Input Modules......................... 64
Figure 3.51ADAM-4080 Counter/Frequency Input Module ........ 64
3.16.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 65
Figure 3.52ADAM-4080 Non-isolated Input................................ 65
Figure 3.53ADAM-4080 Photo-isolated Input ............................. 65
Figure 3.54ADAM-4080 Digital output wiring.............................. 65
Chapter 4 Command Set ....................................67
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 68
4.2 Syntax ..................................................................................................... 68
4.3 I/O Module Commands Search Table..................................................... 69
Table 4.1: ADAM-4015 Command Table .................................. 69
Table 4.2: ADAM-4017 Command Table .................................. 70
Table 4.3: ADAM-4017+ Command Table ................................ 71
Table 4.4: ADAM-4017+ Input range and external calibrating input
source for each input type ........................................ 72
Table 4.5: ADAM-4018+ Command Table ................................ 72
Table 4.6: ADAM-4018+ Input range and external calibrating input
source for each input type ........................................ 73
Table 4.7: ADAM-4019+ Command Table ................................ 74
Table 4.8: ADAM-4021 Command Table .................................. 75
Table 4.9: ADAM-4024 Command Table .................................. 76
Table 4.10:ADAM-4050 Command Table .................................. 77
Table 4.11:ADAM-4051 Command Table .................................. 78
Table 4.12:ADAM-4052 Command Table .................................. 79
Table 4.13:ADAM-4053 Command Table .................................. 79
Table 4.14:ADAM-4055 Command Table .................................. 80
Table 4.15:ADAM-4056S Command Table ................................ 81
Table 4.16:ADAM-4056SO Command Table ............................. 82
Table 4.17:ADAM-4060/4068 Command Table ......................... 83
Table 4.18:ADAM-4069 Command Table .................................. 84
Table 4.19:ADAM-4080 Command Table .................................. 85
Chapter 5 Analog Input Module Commands.....89
5.1 Analog Input Common Command Set .................................................... 90
5.1.1 %AANNTTCCFF......................................................................... 91
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Table 5.1: Input Range Codes (Type Codes)............................ 92
Table 5.2: ADAM-4015 command codes against Input ranges ta-
ble............................................................................. 93
Table 5.3: Baud Rate Codes ..................................................... 94
5.1.2 $AA2........................................................................................... 94
5.1.3 $AAF........................................................................................... 95
5.1.4 $AAM.......................................................................................... 96
5.1.5 #AA............................................................................................. 96
5.1.6 #AAN .......................................................................................... 98
5.1.7 $AA5VV ...................................................................................... 99
5.1.8 $AA6......................................................................................... 100
5.1.9 $AA0......................................................................................... 101
5.1.10 $AA1......................................................................................... 102
5.1.11 #**............................................................................................. 103
5.1.12 $AA4......................................................................................... 103
5.1.13 $AAB......................................................................................... 105
5.1.14 $AA3......................................................................................... 106
5.1.15 $AA9SNNNN ............................................................................ 107
5.1.16 $AA0Ci...................................................................................... 108
5.1.17 $AA1Ci...................................................................................... 109
5.1.18 $AA7CiRrr................................................................................. 110
5.1.19 $AA8Ci...................................................................................... 111
5.1.20 $AAXnnnn................................................................................. 112
5.1.21 $AAY......................................................................................... 113
5.1.22 $AAS0....................................................................................... 114
5.1.23 $AAS1....................................................................................... 114
Chapter 6 Analog Output Module Commands115
6.1 Analog Output Module Command for ADAM-4021............................... 116
6.1.1 %AANNTTCCFF....................................................................... 117
Figure 6.1 Data format for FF (8-bit parameter) ...................... 117
Table 6.1: Baud Rate Codes ................................................... 118
Table 6.2: Output Range Codes (Type Codes)....................... 118
6.1.2 #AA........................................................................................... 119
6.1.3 $AA4......................................................................................... 120
6.1.4 $AA3......................................................................................... 121
6.1.5 $AA0......................................................................................... 122
6.1.6 $AA2......................................................................................... 123
6.1.7 $AA6......................................................................................... 124
6.1.8 $AA8......................................................................................... 125
6.1.9 $AA5......................................................................................... 126
6.1.10 $AAF......................................................................................... 127
6.1.11 $AAM........................................................................................ 128
6.2 Analog Output Module Command for ADAM-4024............................... 129
Table 6.3: ADAM-4024 Command Review ............................. 129
Chapter 7 I/O, Relay & Counter/Frequency .... 133
7.1 Digital I/O and Relay Output Module Command................................... 134
7.1.1 %AANNTTCCFF....................................................................... 135
Figure 7.1 Data format for FF (8-bit parameter) ...................... 135
Table 7.1: Baud Rate Codes ................................................... 136
7.1.2 $AA6......................................................................................... 137
7.1.3 #AABB ...................................................................................... 139
7.1.4 #**............................................................................................. 141
7.1.5 $AA4......................................................................................... 141
7.1.6 $AA2......................................................................................... 143
Table 7.2: Baud Rate Codes ................................................... 144

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Figure 7.2 Data format for FF (8-bit parameter) ...................... 144
7.1.7 $AA5 ......................................................................................... 145
7.1.8 $AAF......................................................................................... 146
7.1.9 $AAM ........................................................................................ 147
7.1.10 $AAX0TTTTDD......................................................................... 148
7.1.11 $AAX1....................................................................................... 149
7.1.12 $AAX2....................................................................................... 150
7.1.13 $AAE0....................................................................................... 150
7.1.14 $AAP......................................................................................... 151
7.1.15 AAS........................................................................................... 152
7.1.16 $AAXnnnn................................................................................. 153
7.1.17 $AAY......................................................................................... 154
7.2 Counter/Frequency Module Command ................................................. 155
7.2.1 Configuration, Counter Input and Display Command Set......... 155
Figure 7.3 Data format for FF (8-bit parameter) ...................... 156
Table 7.3: Baud Rate Codes ................................................... 156
7.2.2 Counter Setup Command Set................................................... 162
7.2.3 Digital Filter and Programmable Threshold Command Set ...... 171
7.2.4 Digital Output and Alarm Command Set................................... 180
Chapter 8 Calibration........................................189
8.1 Analog Input Module Calibration ........................................................... 190
Figure 8.1 Zero Calibration ...................................................... 190
Figure 8.2 Span Calibration ..................................................... 191
Figure 8.3 Cold Junction Calibration........................................ 191
8.2 Analog Output Calibration..................................................................... 192
Figure 8.4 Setup for Analog Output Calibration....................... 192
Appendix A Technical Specifications.................195
A.1 ADAM-4017/4017+ 8-channel Analog Input Module............................. 196
Table A.1: ADAM-4017/4017+ Specifications.......................... 196
Figure A.1 ADAM-4017/4017+ Function Diagram.................... 197
A.2 ADAM4018+ 8-channel Analog Input Module....................................... 198
Table A.2: ADAM-4018+ Specifications................................... 198
Table A.3: ADAM-4018+ Range Accuracy for Thermocouple . 198
Figure A.2 ADAM-4018+ Function Diagram............................. 199
A.3 ADAM-4019+ 8-channel Universal Analog Input Module...................... 200
Table A.4: ADAM-4019+ Specifications................................... 200
Figure A.3 ADAM-4019+ Function Diagram............................. 201
A.4 ADAM-4021/4024 Analog Output Module............................................. 202
Table A.5: ADAM-4021/4024 Specifications............................ 202
Figure A.4 ADAM-4021 Function Diagram............................... 203
Figure A.5 ADAM-4024 Function Diagram............................... 204
A.5 ADAM-4050 Digital I/O Module ............................................................. 205
Table A.6: ADAM-4050 Specifications..................................... 205
Figure A.6 ADAM-4050 Function Diagram............................... 205
A.6 ADAM-4051/4052 Isolated Digital Input Module ................................... 206
Table A.7: ADAM-4051/4502 Specifications............................ 206
Figure A.7 ADAM-4051/4052 Function Diagram...................... 207
A.7 ADAM-4053 16-channel Digital Input Module ....................................... 208
Table A.8: ADAM-4053 Specifications..................................... 208
Figure A.8 ADAM-4053 Function Diagram............................... 209
A.8 ADAM-4055 Isolated Digital Input/Output Module ................................ 210
Table A.9: ADAM-4055 Isolated Digital Input/Output Module.. 210
Figure A.9 ADAM-4055 Function Diagram............................... 211
A.9 ADAM-4056S 12-channel Sink Type Isolated Digital Output Module ... 212
Table A.10:ADAM-4056S Specifications .................................. 212

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Figure A.10ADAM-4056S Function Diagram............................ 213
A.10 ADAM-4056SO 12-channel Source Type Isolated Digital Output Module..
214
Table A.11:ADAM-4056SO Specifications ............................... 214
Figure A.11ADAM-4056SO Function Diagram ......................... 215
A.11 ADAM-4060 Relay Output Module........................................................ 216
Table A.12:ADAM-4060 Specifications..................................... 216
Figure A.12ADAM-4060 Function Diagram .............................. 217
A.12 ADAM-4068/4069 8-channel Relay Output Module.............................. 218
Table A.13:ADAM-4068/4069 Specifications............................ 218
Figure A.13ADAM-4068/4069 Function Diagram ..................... 218
A.13 ADAM-4080 Counter/Frequency Input Module..................................... 219
Table A.14:ADAM-4080 Specifications..................................... 219
Figure A.14ADAM-4080 Function Diagram .............................. 220
Appendix B Data Formats and I/O Ranges........ 221
B.1 Analog Input Formats............................................................................ 222
B.1.1 Engineering Units ..................................................................... 222
B.1.2 Percent of FSR ......................................................................... 223
B.1.3 Twos complement hexadecimal ............................................... 224
B.1.4 Ohms ........................................................................................ 225
B.2 Analog Input Ranges ............................................................................ 226
B.3 Analog Output Formats......................................................................... 230
B.3.1 Engineering Units ..................................................................... 230
B.3.2 Percent of Span........................................................................ 230
B.3.3 Hexadecimal............................................................................. 230
B.4 Analog Output Ranges.......................................................................... 231
Appendix C Technical Diagrams ........................ 233
C.1 ADAM Dimensions................................................................................ 234
Figure C.1 ADAM Modules Dimensions................................... 234
C.2 Installation............................................................................................. 235
C.2.1 DIN-Rail Mounting .................................................................... 235
Figure C.2 DIN-Rail Adapter .................................................... 235
Figure C.3 DIN-Rail Mounting .................................................. 236
C.2.2 Panel Mounting......................................................................... 237
Figure C.4 Panel Mounting Bracket Dimensions ..................... 237
Figure C.5 Panel Mounting ...................................................... 237
C.2.3 Piggyback Stack ....................................................................... 238
Figure C.6 Piggyback Stack..................................................... 238
Appendix D Utility Software................................ 239
D.1 ADAM-4000 Utility Software ................................................................. 240
Figure D.1 Search screen ........................................................ 240
Figure D.2 Configuration Screen.............................................. 241
Figure D.3 Terminal Function................................................... 242
Figure D.4 Terminal Function................................................... 243
D.2 The Procedure for ADAM-4000 Series Installation Guide .................... 244
Appendix E RS-485 Network............................... 247
E.1 RS-485 Network.................................................................................... 248
E.2 Basic Network Layout ........................................................................... 248
Figure E.1 Daisychaining ......................................................... 249

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Figure E.2 Star Structure ......................................................... 249
Figure E.3 Random Structure .................................................. 249
E.3 Line Termination ................................................................................... 250
Figure E.4 Signal Distortion ..................................................... 250
Figure E.5 Termination resistor locations................................. 250
E.4 RS-485 Data Flow Control .................................................................... 251
Figure E.6 RS-485 data flow control with RTS......................... 251
Appendix F Using the Checksum Feature .........253
F.1 Checksum Enable/Disable .................................................................... 254
Table F.1: Printable ASCII Characters .................................... 255
Appendix G I/O Modbus Mapping Table.............257
G.1 ADAM-4000 I/O Modbus Mapping Table .............................................. 258
Appendix H Changing to Modbus Protocol .......271
H.1 Changing Configuration to Modbus Protocol ........................................ 272

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Chapter 1
1Introduction

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1.1 Overview
The ADAM Series is a set of intelligent sensor-to-computer interface modules con-
taining built-in microprocessor. They are remotely controlled through a simple set of
commands issued in ASCII format and transmitted in RS-485 protocol. They provide
signal conditioning, isolation, ranging, A/D and D/A conversion, data comparison,
and digital communication functions. Some modules provide digital I/O lines for con-
trolling relays and TTL devices.
Software Configuration and Calibration
By merely issuing a command from the host computer, you can change an analog
input module to accept several ranges of voltage input, thermocouple input or RTD
input. All of the module’s configuration parameters including I/O address, communi-
cation speed, HI and LO alarm, calibration parameters settings may be set remotely.
Remote configuration can be done by using either the provided menu-based soft-
ware or the command set’s configuration and calibration commands.
By storing configuration and calibration parameters in a nonvolatile EEPROM, mod-
ules are able to retain these parameters in case of power failure.
Watchdog Timer
A watchdog timer supervisory function will automatically reset the ADAM modules in
the event of system failure. Maintenance is thus simplified.
Power Requirements
Although the modules are designed for standard industrial unregulated 24 VDC power
supply, they accept any power unit that supplies power within the range of +10 to +30
VDC. The power supply ripple must be limited to 5 V peak-to-peak, and the immediate
ripple voltage should be maintained between +10 and +30 VDC.
Connectivity and Programming
ADAM modules can connect to and communicate with all computers and terminals.
They use RS-485 transmission standards, and communicate with ASCII format com-
mands. The command set for every module type consists of approximately ten differ-
ent commands.
The command set for input modules is larger because it incorporates alarm functions.
All communications to and from the module are performed in ASCII, which means
that ADAM modules can be virtually programmed in any high-level language.
RS-485 Network
The RS-485 network provides lower-noise sensor readings, as modules can be
placed much closer to the source. Up to 256 ADAM modules may be connected to an
RS-485 multi-drop network by using the ADAM RS-485 repeater which extends the
maximum communication distance up to 4,000 ft. The host computer is connected to
the RS-485 network with one of its COM ports through the ADAM-452x module (RS-
232 to RS-422/485 converter).
To boost the network’s throughput, ADAM RS-485 repeater uses a logical RTS signal
to manage the repeater’s direction. The only two wires that are needed for the RS-
485 network, DATA+ and DATA-, are inexpensive shielded twisted pair.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Panel/DIN Rail mounting
ADAM modules can be mounted on any panels, brackets, or DIN rails. They can also
be stacked together. The RS-485 network, together with screw-terminal plug connec-
tors, allows for system expansion, reconfiguration, and repair without disturbing field
wiring.
Protection against the environment
Since all the configurations are controlled by software, the protection provided by the
packaging is very important. The plastic outer shell enhances resistance against cor-
rosive materials, moisture and vibrations. ADAM modules’ low power requirements
help them to operate in temperatures from 0 to 70ºC, and in humidity from 0 to 95%
(non-condensing). They are compactly built using automated SMT technology.
Therefore, they can be implemented in water-tight and explosion-proof industrial
enclosures.
1.2 Applications
Remote data acquisition
Process monitoring
Industrial process control
Energy management
Supervisory control
Security systems
Laboratory automation
Building automation
Product testing
Direct digital control

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Chapter 2
2Installation Guideline

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This chapter provides guidelines to what is needed to set up and install an ADAM
network. A quick hookup scheme is provided that lets you configure modules before
they are installed in a network. To help you connect ADAM modules with sensor
inputs, several wiring examples are provided. At last, you will find a programming
example using the ADAM command set at the end of this chapter. Be sure to plan the
layout and configuration of your network carefully before you start. Guidelines
regarding layout are given in Appendix E: RS-485 Network.
2.1 System Requirements to Set up an ADAM
Network
The following list gives an overview of what is needed to setup,
install and configure an ADAM environment.
ADAM modules
A host computer, such as an IBM PC/AT compatible, that can output ASCII char-
acters with a RS-232C or RS-485 port.
Power supply for the ADAM modules (+10 to +30 VDC)
ADAM Series Utility software
ADAM Isolated RS-232/RS-485 Converter (optional)
RS-232/RS-485 ADAM Repeater (optional)
Host computer
Any computer or terminal that can output in ASCII format over either RS-232 or RS-
485 can be connected as the host computer. When only RS-232 is available, an
ADAM RS-232/RS-485 Converter is required to transform the host signals to the cor-
rect RS-485 protocol. The converter also provides opto-isolation and transformer-
based isolation to protect your equipment.
Power supply
For the ease of use in industrial environments, the ADAM modules are designed to
accept industry standard +24 VDC, unregulated power.
Operation is guaranteed when using any power supply between +10 and +30 VDC.
Power ripples must be limited to 5 V peak to peak while the voltage in all cases must
be maintained between +10 and +30 VDC. All power supply specifications are refer-
enced at module connector. When modules are powered remotely, the effects of DC
voltage drops must be considered.
All modules use on-board switching regulators to sustain good efficiency over the 10
to 30 V input range; therefore, we can assume that the actual drawn current is
inversely proportional to the DC voltage.
The following example shows how to calculate the required current that a power sup-
ply should provide.
Assume that a +24 VDC is used for five ADAM-4011 Analog Input Modules, and the
distance between modules and power supply is not significant enough to cause a DC
voltage drop. One ADAM-4011 module consumes a maximum of 1.2 Watts (W). The
total required power will equal to 5 x 1.2=6 W. A power supply of +24 VDC should
therefore be able to supply a minimal current of 6 / 24=0.25 Amps.
Small systems may be powered by using wall-mounted modular power supplies.
Also, when modules operate in long communication lines (>500 feet), it is often more
reliable to obtain power locally through modular power supplies. These inexpensive
units can be easily obtained from any electronic retail stores.

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The power cables should be selected according to the length of the power lines and
the number of modules connected. When implementing a network with long cables,
the use of thicker wire is more suitable due to the limitation of DC voltage drop. Fur-
thermore, long wires can also cause interference with communication wires.
Figure 2.1 Power Supply Connections
We advise the following standard colors (as indicated on the modules) for each
power line:
+Vs (R) Red
GND (B) Black
Communication Wiring
We recommend the use of shielded-twisted-pair cable in the ADAM network for
reducing interference purpose, but the cable has to comply with the EIA RS-485
standard. Furthermore, only one set of twisted pair cable is required for transmitting
Data. We advise the following standard colors (as indicated on the modules) for each
the communication line:
DATA+ (Y) Yellow
DATA- (G) Green
ADAM Utility Software
A menu-driven utility program is provided for ADAM module configuration, monitoring
and, calibration. It also includes a terminal emulation program that lets you communi-
cate through the ADAM command set. (See Appendix D, Utility Software and online
help)
Note! User can refer our help file to see more details for explanation of Utility
operation.

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ADAM Communication Speed
In ADAM series, the baud rate can be configured from 1200 bps to 38.4 Kbps. How-
ever, the baud rate of all modules in an RS-485 network must be the same.
ADAM Isolated RS-232/RS485 Converter (optional): ADAM-452x
When the host computer or terminal only has a RS-232 port, an ADAM Isolated RS-
232/RS-485 Converter is required. Since this module is not addressable by the host,
the baud rate must be reset using a switch inside the module. The factory default set-
ting is 9600 baud.
ADAM Repeater (optional): ADAM-451x
When communication lines exceed 4000 ft (1200 meter) or more than 32 ADAM
modules are connected, a repeater should be implemented. In a network, up to eight
Repeater modules can be connected allowing connection up to 255 ADAM modules.
As with the Converter module, the Repeater module is not addressable by the host
and the baud rate must be reset by changing the switch inside the module. The fac-
tory default setting is 9600 baud.