ADAM4000 Data Acquisition Modules

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ADAM-4000 Data Acquisition Modules

• Mike Berryman
• Product Manager
• Measurement Control
• Advantech Automation Corp.
• mike.berryman_at_advantech.com

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What is ADAM-4000?

• ADAM (Advantech Data Acquisition Module)
• Serial-based Remote I/O
• Low I/O Density for Highly Distributed
  Applications
• Easy and Inexpensive Multidrop Networking
• Low cost
• Polled by Host PC
• For Data Acquisition Applications!
• Advantech is a worldwide leader in Serial I/O for
  PC-Based Automation!

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ADAM-4000 Overview
Controller
4500 Communication Controller
Communication Module
4570 Ethernet Data Gateway
4571 Ethernet Data Gateway
Ethernet
4572 Ethernet Data Gateway
4520 RS-232/422/485 Converter
4521 RS-232/422/485 Converter
Digital Input
Serial
4522 RS-232/422/485 Converter
4510 RS-232/422/485 Repeater
4510S RS-232/422/485 Repeater
Digital Output
4060 Relay Output Module
Fiber Optic
4012 Analog Input Module
4017 Analog Input Module
Wireless
4011 T/C Input Module
Analog Input
4011D T/C Input Module
4018 T/C Input Module
4018M Analog Input Data Logger
4019 Universal AI Module
4013 RTD Input Module
4015 RTD Input Module
Analog Output
4021 Analog Output Module
I/O Module
Counter
Mixed I/O
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ADAM-4000 Common Specs

• RS-485 Networking to host
• Half-Duplex, 2-wire RS-485
• Speeds up to 115.2k
• 4000 ft. Network (expanded with repeater)
• Up to 256 Modules per Network
• Simple ASCII Command/Response Protocol
• 10-30 VDC Power Input
• 3000 VDC Isolation for Network Protection
• -10 to 70 C Oper Temp, 5-95 Humidity, non-cond.
• Din-rail, Panel, Piggyback stack Mounting

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RS-485 Multidrop Networking

• Digital I/O

• Network
• Converter

• Analog I/O

• RTD

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ADAM-4000 Network Diagram

• Host PC needed!
• IPC, TPC, UNO
• ADAM-4500

One ADAM-4520 is needed !!!
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ADAM-4000 Special Modules

• 4011, 4012 - On/Off control!
• 4018M - Analog Data Logger
• 4016 Strain Gauge Input
• 4011D, 4080D, 4051, 4055 - LEDs for local readout

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Software Support

• ADAM Utility for Module Config
• Windows DLL for VB, VC
• ActiveX Control
• Advantech GeniDAQ
• Advantech Studio
• WebLink, WebOIT

• Intellution FIX
• Wonderware InTouch
• CiTech
• LabView
• OPC Server

• ASCII Protocol is so simple, many integrators
  write their own driver !!!

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ADAM-4000 Strengths

• Highly Distributed I/O
• Inexpensive RS-485 Networking
• 16 bit A/D on Analog I/O
• Built-in Hardware Watchdog Timer
• Inexpensive (AI/O lt 31/pt, DI/O lt 9/pt)

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ADAM-4000 Limitations

• Speed
• (AI/O 100-1000ms), (DI/O 100ms)
• Lack of AC voltage DI/O
• DO/Relay Contact Ratings
• Bottom Line DATA ACQUISTION Applications (not
  Control!)

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Target Markets
Industrial Automation
OEM/ODM Business
Machinery Equipment
Building Home Automation
HMI Solution
Home Automation
Chemical
Building Automation
IPPC/IWS
(Non-critical)
Utility Plant
HVAC
Security
SCADA Application
Access Control
Water Treatment
Energy Management
Pipeline Monitoring
Traffic Management
Fire Alarm
Environmental
ADAMs position Math. Calculation Networking
Distributed I/O ( Analog gt Discrete)
Food Pharmacy
Agriculture Fishery
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2003 ADAM-4000 Roadmap

• ADAM-4055
• Isolated 8DI/8DO Module
• 16 LED display

• ADAM-4051
• Isolated 16 DI Module
• 16 LED display

DI/O

• ADAM-4068
• 8-ch. Relay Module
• 4 form A, 4 form C

• ADAM-4055
• ADAM-4051
• ADAM-4068
• ADAM-4015
• ADAM-4019
• ADAM-4017
• ADAM-4018
• ADAM-4024
• Support Modbus

• ADAM-4017
• 8-ch. Diff. Module
• Compatible current version

AI

• ADAM-4018
• 8-ch. Diff. T/C, mA Module
• Compatible current version

• ADAM-4500
• RS-485 Comm. Isolation
• 512KB Flash ROM/SRAM
• Windows based Environment

• ADAM-4542
• Serial to Fiber Optic Converter
• 25 KM, Single Mode

• ADAM-4024
• Isolated 4-ch Module
• Isolated 4-ch DI , 30VDC
• 4 DI for hold output

• ADAM-4022
• 2 Loop PID Controller
• 6AI/2AO/2DI/2DO

AO
2003/Q1
2003/Q4
2003/Q3
2003/Q2
2002/Q4