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Introduces the ADAM-5000 series as a data acquisition and control system with modular design and various I/O capabilities.
Details the components of the system kernel, including CPU card, power regulator, and communication ports for ADAM-5000/485 and ADAM-5000E.
Explains the I/O point capacity for ADAM-5000/485 and ADAM-5000E based on their slot configurations.
Describes the range of I/O modules available for the ADAM-5000 series, including digital, analog, and relay outputs.
Introduces the Modbus standard firmware and available software utilities like OPC Server and Windows Utility for system configuration and integration.
Provides general information including environmental specifications, power requirements, and diagnostic indicators for the ADAM-5000 system.
Lists the operating and storage temperature, humidity, and atmosphere requirements for the ADAM-5000 system.
Details the acceptable DC power supply range, voltage fluctuations, and ripple limitations for the ADAM-5000 system.
Describes the system status indicators (PWR, RUN, TX, RX) located on the front panel for monitoring operation and status.
Describes how to mount the ADAM-5000 system horizontally on a panel using specific screws for proper ventilation.
Explains how to secure the system to a cabinet using mounting rails and retaining clips, including the use of end brackets.
Provides guidelines for wiring the DC power supply, specifying voltage range, terminals (+VS, GND), and recommended wire gauge.
Details wiring practices for I/O modules, including terminal block capacity, wire continuity, length, and routing using wire trays.
Explains the RS-485 port connection using DB9 ports, pin assignments, and the importance of using twisted-pair wiring for reduced noise.
Describes the RS-232 port for configuration and diagnostics, including PC connection and pin assignments.
Explains the diagnostic function using built-in communication ports for quick fault location and monitoring via software.
Describes the function that prevents system glitches due to communication problems, enabling simultaneous connections and backup.
Introduces the ADAM-5000 series as a data acquisition and control system with multichannel I/O, rugged design, and RS-485 communication.
Details the system's two main parts: system kernel and I/O modules, and lists the CPU's basic functions.
Lists the fundamental functions of the CPU, including data acquisition, linearization, communication, calibration, and alarm monitoring.
Explains the system's diagnostic capabilities using LEDs (PWR, RUN, TX, RX) and software diagnosis via RS-232 port.
Describes the system's 3-way isolation for protection against electrical noise and surge, and the watchdog timer for microprocessor monitoring.
Details how to remotely configure and calibrate modules, including input ranges, parameters, and storing settings in EEPROM.
Explains the flexible alarm setting method via utility software for analog input and digital output modules, configuring High or Low alarms.
Discusses system connectivity and programming options, including RS-232/RS-485 standards and ASCII format commands.
Explains the capability to freely choose RS-232 or RS-485 ports for host PC connection, allowing the other port for DA&C modules.
Highlights the diagnostic function for monitoring communication quality and performing quick diagnostics to locate faults.
Describes the function enabling simultaneous connections via COM1/COM2 to RS-232/RS-485 ports for program execution continuity.
Outlines setting up a single system for local control and monitoring using the RS-232 port.
Describes setting up a distributed I/O system using RS-485 network, repeaters, and converters for extended communication distance.
Lists the processor specifications, including CPU type, RAM, ROM, I/O capacity, Watchdog Timer, and Power Consumption.
Details communication specifications such as RS-485 ports, extended RS-232 ports, wiring, speed, distance, expansion, protection, protocol, and error check.
Specifies the isolation ratings for connection power, input/output, and communication.
Summarizes diagnosis indicators (LEDs) and self-test capabilities.
Presents a block diagram illustrating the basic functional components and data flow within the ADAM-5000 system.
Introduces the Windows Utility for configuring ADAM-4000 and ADAM-5000 DA&C modules, offering a graphical interface for monitoring.
Provides a brief overview of the utility's main features and functionalities.
Explains how to configure the COM port settings within the utility for establishing communication with the ADAM system.
Describes the process of searching for connected modules on the network and displaying their data.
Introduces the terminal emulation feature for issuing commands and receiving responses.
Explains the Data Scope function for displaying current data.
Details how to save module configuration, including input range, baud rate, and data format, to a file.
Describes loading previously saved configuration files to set up modules.
Covers the process of configuring individual module parameters.
Explains how to calibrate modules to ensure accuracy.
Details how to manage data input and output operations.
Explains how to configure alarm thresholds and modes.
Outlines the steps for downloading firmware, including selecting baud rate and download file.
Describes the utility's main menu, toolbar, and common functions like Save, Search, and Terminal.
Explains how to save the current module's settings, such as Baud rate and Address, to a text file.
Details how to configure COM port parameters like Baud rate and Timeout for communication.
Describes three methods to search for connected modules on the network and display their data.
Explains how to issue single or batch commands and receive responses using the terminal emulation feature.
Describes the Data Scope function for monitoring command issues and responses on another connected PC.
Details how to save module configuration, including input range, baud rate, and data format, to a file.
Explains how to reload previous settings by loading configuration files to set up analog input, output, and digital I/O modules.
Covers setting input/output ranges, baud rate, data format, and checksum status for various modules.
Details the process of calibrating ADAM modules, including zero calibration, span calibration, and CJC calibration for specific models.
Explains data input/output operations for analog input modules with digital output, digital output modules, and analog output modules.
Describes how to set alarm status, high/low alarm values, and digital filter levels for input signals.
Outlines the steps for downloading firmware, including selecting baud rate and download file.
Introduces the DLL driver for developing Windows applications for ADAM-5000 systems, supporting C++ and Visual Basic.
Explains the DDE server for linking ADAM-5000 systems with Windows-based data acquisition software via hot links.
Explains the command/response protocol and the host-initiated sequence for avoiding communication conflicts.
Defines the general command syntax, including delimiter, address, slot, channel, command, data, checksum, and carriage return.
Lists commands for CPU configuration, status, module name, firmware version, I/O type, reset status, and software diagnostics.
Command to set baud rate and checksum status for a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to retrieve the configuration status for a specified system module.
Command to read the module name from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to read the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to read the I/O module number of all slots for a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to check the reset status of an addressed ADAM-5000 system.
Command to request the specified ADAM-5000 system to return the error status.
Details commands for configuring RTD input, reading status, and performing calibration for ADAM-5013 modules.
Command to set slot index, input range, data format, and integration time for a specified RTD input module.
Command to retrieve the configuration parameters for a specified RTD input module.
Command to read the input values of all channels for a specified RTD input module.
Command to read the input value of a specified channel for a specified RTD input module.
Command to initialize all EEPROM data to default values for a specified analog input module.
Command to calibrate a specified analog input module to correct for gain errors.
Command to calibrate a specified analog input module to correct for offset errors.
Command to retrieve the CJC status value for a specified analog input module.
Lists commands specific to ADAM-5017H/5017UH modules for setting input range, data format, and reading status.
Command to set the input range for a specified channel of an analog input module.
Command to read the input range in engineering units for a specified channel.
Command to set the data format in engineering units or two's complement format.
Command to read the data format for an analog input module.
Command to read all analog data in engineering units or two's complement format.
Command to read the input value of a specified channel in engineering units or two's complement format.
Covers commands for setting and reading alarm modes, connections, limits, and status for analog input channels.
Command to set the High/Low alarm mode to Latching or Momentary for a specified channel.
Command to read the alarm mode (Momentary or Latching) for a specified channel.
Command to enable or disable the High/Low alarm for a specified channel.
Command to clear the latch alarm, setting High/Low alarm to OFF.
Command to connect the alarm of an input channel to a specified digital output.
Command to read the alarm output connection of an input channel.
Command to set the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to return the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to read the alarm status for a specified input channel.
Lists commands for configuring analog output modules, including setting output range, data format, slew rate, and calibration.
Command to set output range, data format, and slew rate for a specified analog output channel.
Command to retrieve configuration parameters of a specified analog output channel.
Command to send a digital value to a channel for output as an analog signal.
Command to store a default output value for startup or reset.
Command to store parameters following calibration for 4 mA output.
Command to store parameters following calibration for 20 mA output.
Command to trim the specified channel by a specified number of units.
Command to read the last value sent or the startup output.
Covers commands for digital input and output modules, including reading digital data and setting output values.
Command to read the status and back value of digital input and output channels for specified modules.
Command to set single digital output channel or all digital output channels.
Command to read the masking status of digital output channels.
Lists commands for ADAM-5080 counter/frequency modules, covering configuration, data reading, and control.
Command to read the module name from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to read the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to set slot index and counter mode for I/O module configuration.
Command to read the configuration of a specified slot.
Command to read all channel counter/frequency data in engineering units.
Command to read the input value from one channel of a specified module.
Command to set the digital filter scale in seconds.
Command to read the digital filter scale in seconds.
Command to set the counter to start or stop counting.
Command to read the counter start/stop status.
Command to clear the counters of the specified module.
Command to read the status of the overflow flag of a counter.
Command to set the initial counter value for a specified counter module.
Command to read the initial counter value of a specified module.
Command to set alarm disable or latch for a counter module.
Command to read the alarm mode (disable/latch) for a specified channel.
Command to return the alarm status to normal.
Command to connect the alarm of an input channel to a specified digital output.
Command to read the alarm output connection of an input channel.
Command to set the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to return the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to read the alarm status for a specified input channel.
Lists commands for ADAM-5081 counter/frequency modules, covering configuration, data reading, and control.
Command to read the module name from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to read the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000 system.
Command to set slot index and counter mode for I/O module configuration.
Command to read the configuration of a specified slot.
Command to read all channel counter/frequency data in engineering units.
Command to read the input value from one channel of a specified module.
Command to set the digital filter scale in seconds.
Command to read the digital filter scale in seconds.
Command to set the counter to start or stop counting.
Command to read the counter start/stop status.
Command to clear the counters of the specified module.
Command to read the status of the overflow flag of a counter.
Command to set the initial counter value for a specified counter module.
Command to read the initial counter value of a specified module.
Command to set alarm disable or latch for a counter module.
Command to read the alarm mode (disable/latch) for a specified channel.
Command to return the alarm status to normal.
Command to connect the alarm of an input channel to a specified digital output.
Command to read the alarm output connection of an input channel.
Command to set the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to return the High/Low alarm limit value for a specified input channel.
Command to read the alarm status for a specified input channel.
Details commands for configuring and managing the WatchDog Timer, including setting and getting timeout values and enable masks.
Command to set the WatchDog Timer timeout value in engineering units (seconds).
Command to get the WatchDog Timer timeout value.
Command to set the WatchDog Timer slot enable mask.
Command to get the WatchDog Timer slot enable mask.
Command to set the WatchDog Timer channel enable mask for DIO modules.
Command to get the WatchDog Timer channel enable mask.
Explains the self-diagnosis process upon power-on indicated by LED sequences and error types shown on the system module.
Describes using the ASCII command $AAE to read I/O module status via RS-232/RS-485 for error detection.
Details potential problems indicated by system status LEDs (PWR, RUN, TX, RX) during operation.
Lists general reasons for the system power status LED (PWR) being OFF.
Offers quick tips for troubleshooting digital I/O modules, including checking output points and leakage current.
Outlines the steps for installing I/O modules into the ADAM-5000 base and lists required components for setup.
Describes the requirements for a host computer, including ASCII output capability and the need for a converter if only RS-232 is available.
Details power supply requirements, including industry standard +24 VDC, acceptable voltage range, ripple limits, and current calculation examples.
Recommends using shielded, twisted-pair cables compliant with EIA RS-485 for reduced interference, specifying standard wire colors.
Introduces the menu-driven utility for system configuration, monitoring, and calibration, including terminal emulation.
Explains the requirement for the converter when only an RS-232 port is available, noting baud rate setting via switch.
Describes the use of repeaters to expand segments and increase system connectivity, noting baud rate setting via switch.
Guides on properly configuring the system before network placement, including checking baud rate settings.
Lists default settings like Baud rate and Bits/sec Address.
Recommends using the ADAM utility software for configuration, which guides users through the setup process.
Provides an example of configuring an analog input module using direct commands via terminal emulation.
Notes on module calibration time and the inability to address modules during this period.
Explains how systems store configuration in EEPROM and can be configured remotely without physical alterations.
Lists default settings for INIT* state: Baud rate 9600, Address 00h, Checksum disabled.
Outlines the steps for altering baud rate and checksum settings, requiring INIT* state and system reboot.
Describes EIA RS-485 as a bidirectional, balanced transmission standard for industrial multi-drop systems, detailing its specifications.
Explains multi-drop RS-485 network layouts, including daisy-chain connections and limitations on addressable systems.
Describes the daisy-chain layout where repeaters end segments, limiting addressable systems due to physical constraints.
Describes the star layout where repeaters connect to drop-down cables, resulting in a tree structure, but notes it's not recommended for long lines due to signal distortion.
Describes a random layout as a combination of daisy-chain and hierarchical structures.
Shows how to integrate ADAM-4000 and ADAM-5000 systems in a network, noting that their speeds should be the same.
Explains the importance of line termination with resistors to prevent reflections and distortion caused by impedance discontinuities.
Explains RS-485 data flow control using RTS/CTS and intelligent RS-485 control for automatic data direction sensing.
Describes I/O circuits in ADAM-4510/4520 that sense data flow direction automatically, making RS-485 control transparent.
Explains how to enable/disable the checksum feature by shorting the INIT* terminal and setting a parameter bit.
Provides an example of an Analog Data In command and response with checksum enabled.
Explains how to calculate the checksum value for a Read High alarm limit command string.
Refers to a scheme for relevant wiring issues concerning power supplies.
Describes the module's outer case and the advantages of using an external terminal block for wiring.
Provides wiring references for Digital I/O, Analog Input/Output, and advises on grounding and shielding for interference.
Specifies requirements for RS-485 signal wires, emphasizing twisted-pair quality and shielding.
Introduces concepts of field grounding and shielding, highlighting their importance for system reliability and listing key topics.
Lists topics related to grounding, including Earth reference, frame ground, normal/common mode, wire impedance, and single point grounding.
Describes the concept of Earth as a reference point.
Explains frame ground and grounding bars for system reference points.
Discusses normal and common mode voltages and their relation to frame ground as a reference.
Explains wire impedance and its effect on power consumption and signal quality.
Explains single point grounding and its benefits for system stability.
Lists topics related to shielding, including cable shield and system shielding principles.
Describes single and double isolated cable structures for shielding and noise isolation.
Explains system shielding principles, including proper connection of shields and use of double isolated cables.
Lists techniques for noise reduction, such as using shield enclosures, separate grounds, and noise reduction filters.
Provides a checklist for verifying proper grounding and noise reduction measures.
Describes DIP switch settings for configuring the ADAM-5000 series system's protocol and addressability.
Lists Modbus commands for COM port configuration, read/write slot address settings, and addressing modes.
Provides a table mapping ADDR 4X items to module names, versions, and addresses.
General| Brand | Kolbinger |
|---|---|
| Model | ADAM-5000 Series |
| Category | Control Systems |
| Language | English |
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