Adam Equipment Adam-4000 - Manual (Page 8)

RS-485 I/O Modules
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ADAM-4000
Robust Family
Introduction
The ADAM-4000 robust family includes the ADAM-4100 series modules,
ADAM-4510I and ADAM-4520I modules. The ADAM-4100 series
modules are compact, versatile sensor-to-computer interface units
designed for reliable operation in harsh environments. Their built-in
microprocessors, encased in rugged industrial-grade ABS+PC plastic,
independently provide intelligent signal conditioning, analog I/O, digital
I/O, LED data display, and an address mode with an user-friendly design
for convenient address reading. The ADAM-4510I and ADAM-4520I
modules are robust industrial-grade communication modules.
The ADAM-4000 robust family is designed to endure more severe
and adverse environments. The operating temperature is -40 ~ 85° C
which makes them suitable for more widespread applications.
Broader Operating Temperature Range
The ADAM-4000 robust family supports a broad operating
temperature range of -40 to +85° C.
Higher Noise Immunity
In order to prevent noise from affecting your system, the
ADAM-4000 robust family has been designed with more
protection to counteract these effects. New standard
features include: 1 kV surge protection on power inputs,
3 kV EFT, and 8 kV ESD protection.
Broader Power Input Range
The ADAM-4000 robust family accepts any unregulated
power source between +10 and +48 V
DC
. In addition, they
are also protected against accidental power reversals,
and can be safely connected or disconnected without
disturbing a running network.
New Features for I/O Modules
ADAM-4117/4118
1. Supports 200 V
DC
High Common Mode voltage
2. Software Filter
3. Support Auto Optimized Working Frequency
4. Auto noise rejection at 50/60 Hz
5. Higher over voltage protection ±60 V
DC
6. Optional Sampling Rate 10 or 100 samples/sec
7. Supports unipolar and bipolar input
(ADAM-4117 only)
8. Support ±15V input range (ADAM-4117 only)
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ADAM-4150
1. Over current and temperature protection circuit
2. DI channels support counter (32-bit, overflow
flag) and frequency type signal input
3. DO channels support pulse (1 kHz) and delay
(high-to-low and low-to-high) type signal output.
4. Support invert DI status
ADAM-4168
1. Support 1 kHz pulse output.
ADAM-4100 Module with LED Display
The ADAM-4100 series modules have a LED display
that lets you monitor the channel status. Using ADAM-
4117/4118, the LED will be lit when related channel is
active. Using ADAM-4150/4168, the LED will be lit when
related channel value is high. The ADAM-4100 series
modules have two operating modes (initial and normal),
unlike the old module using extra wiring, ADAM-4100
modules can use the switch on the case to set "initial"
mode or "normal" mode. It is very convenient for the user to
configure. When you set to "initial" mode, the LED display
can represent the node address of that module. Besides,
when you use multiple ADAM-4100 series modules, you
can locate the module through ADAM utility and LED
display. All of these functions are very helpful to diagnose
the ADAM-4100 series system.
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Designed for Severe Industrial Environments
Online Firmware Update
The ADAM-4100 series modules have a friendly and
convenient design where firmware can be updated through
a local network or the Internet. You can easily update
latest firmware using utility on host PC. This saves time
and ensures that the module always runs with the latest
functional enhancements.
Legacy Communication Protocol Support
To satisfy both the current ADAM users, and Modbus
users, The ADAM-4100 series modules support both the
ADAM (ASCII) protocol and the Modbus/RTU protocol.
You can select the communication mode you want through
the Windows Utility Software. The Modbus protocol not
only supports the original data format (N, 8, 1) for (parity
check, data bit, stop check) but also accepts (N,8,1) (N,
8, 2) (E, 8, 1) (O, 8, 1).
Robust RS-485 Modules Overview
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