Advantech ADAM-6000 series User manual

User's Manual
Ethernet-based Data Acquisition and Control Modules
Evolved for the eWorld
Select Your Hardware Component
Hardware Installation Guide
I/O Module introduction
System Configuration Guide
Plan Your Application Program
First Edition

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Manual Organization
This Manual has six chapters, three appendices.
The following table lists each chapter or appendices with its corresponding title and a brief overview of the topics covered in it.
Chapter /
Appendix Title Topics Covered
1 Understanding Your System
Introduces the suitable applying industries and the position
in an Ethernet remote system. Summarize the features and
the common specification of ADAM-6000. Explains the
functions of the LED indicators.
2 Selecting Your Hardware
Provides a briefly selection chart and specification table of
ADAM-6000 I/O modules for users to organize their
system easily. Give a direction to calculate system capacity
and select a certain power supply. Recommend a standard
for communication cable and connector.
3 Hardware Installation Guide
Lists the necessary components and proper environment in
installing process. Describes the Hardware dimension and
the way to place or mount it. Explains the rule of mapping
I/O address. Describes the wiring and connecting detail for
ADAM-6000.
4 I/O Module Introduction Introduces the detail specifications, functions and
application wiring of each ADAM-6000 I/O modules.
5 System Configuration Guide Guides users to use Windows Utility for network &
security setting, I/O range configuration, accuracy
calibration, command setting, and so on.
6 Planning Your Application Program
Demonstrate the standard web page operation and the
customization web page development. Introduces the
functions and structure of DLL drivers and command sets.
Explain how to integrate these programming tools to plan
your application program.
A Design Worksheets Provides organized worksheets for users to establish
system configuration document in order.
B Data Formats and I/O Range Provides detail information about Data formats and I/O
Range of Analog Module.
C Grounding Reference Explains the concepts about field grounding and shielding.

How to use this manual
The following flow chart demonstrates a thought process that you can use when you
plan your ADAM-6000 Ethernet Data Acquisition and Control System.

Chapter 1
Understanding Your System
UsingthisChapter
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Introduction 1-2
Major Feature 1-3
Technical Specification 1-5
LED Status of ADAM-6000 I/O Modules 1-7

1-1 Introduction
ADAM-6000, Ethernet-based data acquisition and control module, provides I/O, data
acquisition and networking in one module to build a cost-effective, distributed
monitoring, and control solutions for a wide variety of industries and applications.
Through de-factor standard Ethernet networking, ADAM-6000 retrieves I/O values
from sensors and publishes these real-time I/O value to networking nodes at local area
network or Intranet, Internet. With Ethernet-enabled technology, ADAM-6000 series
modules build up a cost-effective DA&C system for Building Automation,
environmental monitoring, facility management and eManufacturing applications.
Please refer to Figure 1-1 to have a brief view of ADAM-6000 system architecture.
Figure1-1ADAM-6000 System Architecture

1-2 Major Features
1-2-1 Ethernet-enabled DA&C I/O Modules
ADAM-6000 is based on the popular Ethernet networking standards used today in most business
environments. Users can easily add ADAM-6000 I/O modules to existing Ethernet networks or use
ADAM-6000 modules in new Ethernet-enabled eManufacturing networks. ADAM-6000 module features
a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet chip and supports industrial popular Modus/TCP protocol over TCP/IP for data
connection.ADAM-6000 also supports UDP protocol over Ethernet networking. With UDP/IP,
ADAM-6000 I/O modules can actively send I/O data stream to 8 Ethernet nodes. Through Ethernet
networking HMI/SCADAsystem and controller can access or gather real-time data fromADAM-6000
Ethernet enabled DA&C modules.And, these real-time data can be integrated with business system to
create valuable, competitive business information immediately.
1-2-2 Intelligent I/O Modules
Enhancing from traditional I/O modules,ADAM-6000 I/O modules have pre-built intelligent mathematic
functions to empower the system capacity. The Digital Input modules provide Counter, Totalizer
functions; the Digital Output modules provide pulse output, delay output functions; the Analog Input
modules provide the Max./Min./Average data calculation; theAnalog Output modules provide the PID
loop control function.
1-2-3 Mixed I/O in One Module to fit all application’s
ADAM-6000 mixed I/O module design concept provides the most cost-effective I/O usage for application
system. The most common used I/O type for single function unit are collected in ONE module. This
design concept not only save I/O usage and spare modules cost but also speed up I/O relative
operations. For small DA&C system or standalone control unit in a middle or large scale,ADAM-6000
mixed I/O design can easily fit application needs by one or two modules only. With additional embedded
control modules, ADAM-6000 can easily create a localized, less complex, and more distributed I/O
architecture.
1-2-4 Embedded web built web page for remote monitoring and diagnose
Each ADAM-6000 module features a pre-built I/O module web page to display real-time I/O data value,
alarm and module status thru LAN or Internet. Just Internet browser, users can easily monitor real-time
I/O data value and alarm no matter local site or remote site. Then, the web-enabled monitoring system
is completed immediately without any programming effort.

1-2-5 Industrial standard Modbus/TCP protocol supported for open connectivity
ADAM-6000 modules support the popular industrial standard, Modbus/TCP protocol, to connect with
Ethernet Controller or HMI/SCADA software built with Modbus/TCP driver.Advantech also provides
OPC server for Modbus/TCP to integrate ADAM-6000 I/O real-time data value with OPC client enabled
software. Users don’t need to take care of special drivers development.
1-2-6 Customization Web Page
Since ADAM-6000 modules built in a default web page, users has allowed to monitor and control the I/O
status in anywhere through Internet Explorer Browser. Move over, the ADAM-6000 modules could be
downloaded the user-defined web page for individual applications.Advantech has provided sample
programs of JAVAScript for users’ reference to design their own operator interface, then download it into
the specific ADAM-6000 modules via Windows Utility.
1-2-7 Software Support
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the ADAM-6000 firmware is a built-in Modbus/TCP server.
Therefore, Advantech provides the necessary DLL drivers, OPC Server, and Windows Utility for users
for client data for theADAM-6000P. Users can configure this DA&C system via Windows Utility;
integrate with HMI software package via Modbus/TCP driver or Modbus/TCP OPC Server. Even more,
you can use the DLL driver andActiveX to develop your own applications.

1-3 Common technical specification of ADAM-6000
• Ethernet: 10 BASE-T IEEE 802.3
100 BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u
•Wiring: UTP, category 5 or greater
• Bus Connection: RJ45 modular jack
• Comm. Protocol: Modbus/TCP on TCP/IP and UDP
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100 Mbps
• Unregulated 10 to 30VDC
• Protection: Over-voltage and power reversal
• Ethernet Communication: 1500 V DC
• I/O Module: 3000 V DC
• Status Indicator:
Power, CPU, Communication (Link, Collide, 10/100 Mbps, Tx, Rx)
• Case: ABS with captive mounting hardware
• Plug-in Screw Terminal Block:
Accepts 0.5 mm 2 to 2.5 mm 2 , 1 - #12 or 2 - #14 to #22 AWG
• Operating Temperature: - 10 to 70º C (14 to 158º F)
• Storage Temperature: - 25 to 85º C (-13 to 185º F)
• Humidity:5 to 95%, non-condensing
• Atmosphere: No corrosive gases
NOTE: Equipment will operate below 30% humidity. However, static electricity problems occur much
more frequently at lower humidity levels. Make sure you take adequate precautions when you
touch the equipment. Consider using ground straps, anti-static floor coverings, etc. if you use the
equipment in low humidity environments.

1-4 Dimensions
The following diagrams show the dimensions of the ADAM-6000 l/O module in millimeters.
Figure 1-2: ADAM-6000 Module Dimension

1-5 LED Status of ADAM-6000 I/O Modules
There are two LEDs on the ADAM-6000 I/O Modules front panel. Each LEDs built with two indicators to
represent theADAM-6000 system status, as explained below:
Figure 1-3: ADAM-6000 I/O Modules’ LED Indicators
(1) Status: Red indicator. This LED is blanking when ADAM-6000 module is running.
(2) Link: Green indicator. This LED is normal on whenever theADAM-6000 module’s Ethernet wiring is
connected.
(3) Speed:Red indicator. This LED is on when the Ethernet communication speed is 100 Mbps.
(4) COM: Green indicator. This LED blinks whenever the ADAM-5000/TCP transmitting or receiving
data on Ethernet.

Chapter 2
Selecting Your Hardware Components
UsingthisChapter
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Selecting I/O Module 2-2
Selecting Link Terminal & Cable (Ethernet) 2-3
Selecting Operator Interface 2-4

2-1 Selecting I/O Module
To organize an ADAM-6000 remote data acquisition & control system, you need to select I/O modules to interface the host
PC with field devices or processes that you have previously determined. There are several things should be considered
when you select the I/O modules.
What type of I/O signal is applied in your system?
How much I/O is required to your system?
How will you place the I/O Modules to handle the I/O points in individual area of an entire field site.
How many ADAM-6000 I/O modules are required for distributed I/O points arrangement.
How many hubs are required for the connection of these Ethernet devices?
What is the required voltage range for each I/O module?
What isolation environment is required for each I/O module?
What are the noise and distance limitations for each I/O module?
Refer to table 2-1 as I/O module selection guidelines
Choose this type of
I/O module: For these types of field devices or operations
(examples):
Explanation:
Discrete input
module and block
I/O module
Selector switches,
pushbuttons, photoelectric
eyes, limit switches, circuit
breakers, proximity
switches, level switches,
motor starter contacts, relay
contacts, thumbwheel
switches
Input modules sense ON/OFF or
OPENED/CLOSED signals.
Discrete output
module and block
I/O module
Alarms, control relays,
fans, lights, horns, valves,
motor starters, solenoids
Output module signals interface with
ON/OFF or OPENED/CLOSED devices.
Analog input
module Thermocouple signals, RTD signals, temperature
transducers, pressure
transducers, load cell
transducers, humidity
transducers, flow
transducers, potentiometers.
Convert continuous analog signals into
input values for host device
Analog output
module Analog valves, actuators, chart recorders, electric
motor drives, analog meters
Interpret host device’s output to analog
signals (generally through transducers)
for field devices.
Table 2-1 I/O Selection Guidelines

2-2 Selecting Link Terminal and Cable
Use the RJ-45 connector to connect the Ethernet port of theADAM-6000 to the Hub. The cable for
connection should be Category 3 (for 10Mbps data rate) or Category 5 (for 100Mbps data rate)
UTP/STP cable, which is compliant with EIA/TIA586 specifications. Maximum length between the Hub
and anyADAM-6000 modules is up to 100 meters (approx. 300 ft).
Figure 2-1 Ethernet Terminal and Cable Connection
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL FUNCTION
1 RD+ Receive (+)
2 RD- Receive (-)
3 TD+ Transmit (+)
4 (Not Used) -
5 (Not Used) -
6 TD- Transmit (-)
7 (Not Used) -
8 (Not Used) -
Table 2-2 Ethernet RJ-45 port Pin Assignment

2-3 Selecting Operator Interface
To complete your data acquisition and control system, selecting the operator interface is necessary.
Adopting by Modbus/TCP Protocol, ADAM-6000 I/O modules exhibit high ability in system integration for
various applications.
If you want to read the real-time status ofADAM-6000 modules through the web page from anywhere
without any engineering effort, there are many Internet browser software:
Internet Explorer, Netscape, and other browser with JAVA Machine…
If you want to develop your own web pages in the ADAM-6000 modules, the JAVA Script will be the
quick and easy programming tool to design a specific operator interface.
J2EE Development Kit
If you want to integrate ADAM-6000 I/O with HMI (Human Machine Interface) software in a SCADA
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system, there are a lot of HMI software packages, which
support Modbus/TCP driver.
Advantech Studio
Wonderware InTouch
Intellution Fix of i-Fix
Any other software support Modbus/TCP protocol
Moreover, Advantech also provides OPC Server, the most easy-to-use data exchange tool in worldwide.
Any HMI software designed with OPC Client would be able to access ADAM-6000 I/O modules.
Modbus/TCP OPC Server
If you want to develop your own application, the DLL driver and ActiveX will be the best tools to build up
user’s operator interface.
ADAM-6000 DLL driver
ADAM-6000 ActiveX
With these ready-to-go application software packages, tasks such as remote data acquisition, process
control, historical trending and data analysis require only a few keystrokes.

Chapter 3
HardwareInstallationGuide
UsingthisChapter
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Determining the proper environment 3-2
Module Mounting 3-3
Wiring and Connection 3-7

3-1 Determining the proper environment
Before you start to install the ADAM-6000 modules, there are something needed to check.
3-1-1 Check the content of shipping box
Unpack the shipping boxes and make sure that the contents include:
 ADAM-6000 module with one bracket and DIN Rail adapter
 ADAM-6000 module User’s Notes
3-1-2 System Requirements
 Host computer
- IBM PC compatible computer with 486 CPU (Pentium is recommended)
- Microsoft 95/98/2000/NT 4.0 (SP3 or SP4)/XP or higher versions
- At least 32 MB RAM
- 20 MB of hard disk space available
- VGA color monitor
- 2x or higher speed CD-ROM
- Mouse or other pointing devices
- 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet Card
 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet Hub (at least 2 ports)
 Two Ethernet Cable with RJ-45 connector
 Power supply forADAM-6000 (+10 to +30 V unregulated)

3-2 Mounting
The ADAM-6000 modules designed with compact size and allowed to install in the field site as following
methods.
3-2-1 Panel mounting
Each ADAM-6000 Module has packed with a plastic panel mounting bracket. Users can refer the
dimension of the bracket to configure an optimal placement in the panel or cabinet. Fix the bracket first,
then, fix the ADAM-6000 module on the bracket.
Figure 3-1: ADAM-6000 panel mounting dimension