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Table of Contents
Chapter 1........................................................................Introduction
1.1 Industry Introduction..................................................................................1
1.2 Application Stories.....................................................................................3
1.2.1 Continuous Emissions Monitoring System....................................3
1.2.2 Fire Monitoring System in a Steel Factory....................................6
1.2.3 Military Ammunition Depot Monitoring System.........................10
1.3 Learning Purpose.....................................................................................13
1.4 Structure of the Textbook.........................................................................13
Chapter 2 Essential Concepts..............................................................................17

2.1 Serial Communication..............................................................................17
2.1.1 Communication Mode..................................................................17
2.1.2 Communication Interface.............................................................19
2.1.3 Communication Interface RS-232.............................................20
2.1.6 Communication Interface Comparison Table............................26
2.1.7 Topology.......................................................................................27
2.1.8 Termination Resistor....................................................................28
2.2 Ethernet Communication.........................................................................29
2.2.1 What is Ethernet...........................................................................29
2.3 Introduction to Modbus............................................................................30
2.3.1 Modbus Frame Format.................................................................31
2.4 Summary..................................................................................................36
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2.4.1 Architecture for Serial modules...................................................36
2.4.2 Architecture for Ethernet modules...............................................36
2.5 Quiz..........................................................................................................37
Chapter 3 Product Introduction.........................................................................39

3.1 Serial-Based Modules..............................................................................39
3.1.1 Converter and Repeater................................................................39
3.1.2 Robust Family..............................................................................41
3.2 Ethernet-Based Modules..........................................................................43
3.2.1 Built-in WebServer.......................................................................44
3.2.2 Intelligent I/O...............................................................................44
3.2.3 Peer-to-Peer & GCL.....................................................................47
3.3 Product Selection.....................................................................................48
3.4 Quiz..........................................................................................................51
Chapter 4 Getting Started...................................................................................53

4.1 Resource on the WebSite..........................................................................53
4.2 ADAM-4000 Configuration and Utility...................................................54
4.2.1 Hardware Wiring..........................................................................54
4.2.2 Initial Modules.............................................................................55
4.2.3 Search Modules............................................................................56
4.2.4 IO Configuration..........................................................................58
4.2.5 Advanced Setting--Trend and Data Logging...............................60
4.2.6 Advanced Setting--Calibration.....................................................62
4.2.7 Practice.........................................................................................64
4.3 ADAM-6000 Configuration and Utility...................................................67
4.3.1 Hardware Wiring..........................................................................67
4.3.2 Search Modules............................................................................67
4.3.3 Advanced Search Modules...........................................................69
4.3.4 Network Setting...........................................................................70

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4.3.5 IO Configuration..........................................................................71
4.3.6 Advanced Setting--Password.......................................................80
4.3.7 Advanced Setting--Access Control..............................................81
4.3.8 Advanced Setting--Firmware Update..........................................82
4.3.9 Practice.........................................................................................82
4.4 ADAM-6000 Powerful Function(Advanced)..........................................86
4.4.1 Data Stream..................................................................................86
4.4.2 Peer to Peer..................................................................................87
4.4.3 GCL Function...............................................................................92
4.4.4 Practice.........................................................................................98
4.5 Communication Protocols......................................................................104
4.5.1 ASCII commands for Serial Modules........................................104
4.5.2 Modbus/RTU for Serial Modules...............................................105
4.5.3 ASCII commands for Ethernet Modules....................................107
4.5.4 Modbus/TCP for Ethernet Modules...........................................108
4.6 Quiz........................................................................................................109
Chapter 5 Host PC Connection(Advanced).....................................................113

5.1 OPC Sever..............................................................................................113
5.1.1 Modbus/TCP OPC Server..........................................................114
5.1.2 Using OPC Client ( ADAM OPC Browser)...............................116
5.2 Programming--ADAM .NET Class Library...........................................120
5.2.1 COMPortTest Example for Serial Modules...............................123
5.2.2 ModbusRTU Example for Serial Modules.................................125
5.2.3 ModbusTCP Example for Ethernet Modules.............................128
5.3 Quiz........................................................................................................131
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Industry Introduction
Industrial automation contains a lot of types of automation, like building
automation, machine automation, environment monitoring system automation, and
etc. The overview is shown in Figure 1 -1.
Figure 1-1 eAutomation Overview
Because the environment of industrial applications is always tough, some
specifications such as the temperature tolerance and vibration protection are getting
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important. For this reason, the companies which develop the industrial equipments
focus on the way to make the industrial computer and devices more stable and
flexible. For example, the industrial computer has more PCI slots so that the
customers can install more PCI cards to extend their applications. Or in building
automation system, there should be an industrial computer (ex: UNO series) with
remote IO modules (ex: ADAM-4000, 6000 series modules) to monitor whole
building status for security.
Advantech Remote IO modules provide I/O, data acquisitions, and
networking Ethernet Serial COMPort in one module to build a cost-effective,
distributed monitoring and control solution for a wide variety of applications.
Through standard Ethernet or RS-485, Advantech Remote IO modules retrieve I/O
values from sensors, and can publish them as a real-time I/O values to PC. Advantech
Remote IO modules build up a cost-effective DA&C system for Building Automation,
Environmental Monitoring, Facility Management and eManual-facturing applications.
This textbook will focus on the base knowledge about Data Acquisition system so that
the users will know how to use Advantech Remote IO modules.

1.2 Application Stories
1.2.1 Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
(Environmental & Facility Management Systems )
Project Introduction :
Environmental protection is one of the important current topics in the industrial
community. In 2007 China established the Polluting Prevention Regulation to limit its
emissions, control pollution, and raise the standard of pollution monitoring. This
regulation mandated that every power and industrial plant must adopt higher
standards for pollution monitoring, which directly increased the demand for
Advantechs ADAM-5000 Series.
System Requirements :
CEMS stands for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System regulation,
which was proclaimed by the National Environment Protection Bureau in China. It
uses advanced and reliable technologies for photoelectric measurement and Ethernet

communications to monitor and transmit data of the exhaust gases and emission
volume.
In these investments, the CEMS system is designed to acquire and manage real-
time data in exhaust gas discharged from the chambers of the fire power plants,
thermal power plants, incinerator plants and the industrial kilns.
System Diagram :
Figure 1-2 System Diagram--Continuous Emissions Monitoring System
System Description :

CEMS is adapted to all kinds of boilers in Continues Emission Monitoring,
which includes real time monitoring of the exhaust gas and emissions volume, and
transmits the data to a central station in the Environmental Protection Bureau. The
CEMS project adopts Advantech products, including: Embedded Automation
Computers (UNO) and Ethernet I/O Modules (ADAM-5000). The specialty of the
fanless and anti-vibration design guarantees stable operation even in the harshest
environment. MTBF is up to 60,000 hours to greatly save maintenance costs. Gas
analyzer, dust analyzer and data acquisition processor are the 3 primary parts of
CEMS. They are adopted of real-time continuous monitoring for the chroma of the
primary pollutant, such as dust, SO2, NOx, in industrial boiler, industrial kilns and
electric boiler. They also provide the parameters of gas temperature, pressure, flow,
and O2 cube. The system collects the data automatically and transmits it to the central
station and environment management division through internet. The staff also can get
the real-time data and report through internet. This ensures that the national pollutant
emission volume control project and acid rain control project are on the track, and
provides the measurement for charging the polluters.
Conclusion :
The data acquisition processor collects the parameters of gas temperature,

pressure, flow, and O2 cube and so on. At the same time, it needs some digital I/O to
process the data automatically as well as save the data. This customer also needed a
PLC which could collect more simulation data, had bigger memory, and had more
COM ports to connect to gas and dust analyzers. Furthermore, Advantech provides
convenience, compatibility, and time saving to customers. Customers can have one-
stop shopping instead of having to outsource a lot of the works. Compatibility will not
be an issue between any of Advantechs hardware and software components, saving
the time it usually takes to integrate various products across multiple brands.
1.2.2 Fire Monitoring System in a Steel Factory
( Environmental & Facility Management Systems )
Steel mills are industrial plants for turning molten steel into ingots, billets, and
plates. These mills are high temperature, high risk environments prone to outbursts of
fire. Since the factory area is too large for the workers to monitor at all times, its very
difficult to enforce safety measures in the event of a fire or other accident. These
types of accidents can lead to loss of life, production time, revenue and more. The

third largest steel mill in the world is in Korea, and they were experiencing a high
volume of accidents each year. In order to improve safety, they tried implementing
various new systems, to no effect. Therefore, they called in Advantech to help them
establish a proper monitoring system to increase safety and improve production.
Safety is the first priority in steel mills, where large risk factors are always
present. A fire monitoring system needed to be applied for strict monitoring of the
equipment and working environment. The largest problem found was that the quality
of wiring within the mill was old and very poor quality. Compounding this issue was
the fact that the existing system was dependant on sensors and cables only. The
system should be stable, reliable, and be able to send signals to the central monitoring
room in the event of an accident, so appropriate safety actions can be taken.
System Diagram :

Figure 1-3 System Diagram--Fire Monitoring System in a Steel Factory
Since the factory area is so large, the transmission route between fire annunciator
and receiver cant be changed. A control module is applied to transmit messages
between the receiver and all disaster monitoring departments. Advantechs ADAM-
5000/TCP is a distributed control module which uses the existing network backbone
as the basis of the new system. The disaster monitoring departments use the ADAM-
5051D digital input module to input alarm messages while all the fire equipment
(water sprinklers, fire extinguishers and alarms) use the ADAM-5068 digital output
module. The existing communication port employs ADAM-4571 and other modules

to transmit the messages to the disaster monitoring departments in each factory, so
real-time communication is accomplished between the departments in each factory
and the central disaster monitoring department.
Conclusion:
After implementing this fire monitoring system, factory workers can work hard
in a safe environment and have the peace of mind that corrective actions can be taken
in case of an unexpected accident. This ADAM-based system contributes a lot to
decrease the fire rate and increase the production capacity. The mill was very satisfied
in the respect that the system was constructed
at a low price point while still solving the large issue of the existing wiring problem.
The new system contributed to the improvement of overall safety, and endeavors are
being made to apply Advantechs disaster monitoring system to other mills currently
under construction.
1.2.3 Military Ammunition Depot Monitoring System
( Environmental & Facility Management Systems )

A military institute in Taiwan wanted to monitor their ammunition depot against
illegal access or break-ins. When the window or door of the ammunition depot is
opened, an alarm will be activated and a message will be sent to the server (a
computer) in the central control room. While traditionally the job of a PLC, this
customer chose to apply the ADAM-6000 series with new GCL (Graphic Condition
Logic) functionality, saving them money and allowing more employees to customize
the logic programming software.
The following requirements were needed for complete this system:
One remote I/O device to receive signals.
All data can be transferred to the server via Ethernet, so an Ethernet I/O device is
also needed.
The customer didnt want to write programs on the server to control the EthernetI/O
device, so the Ethernet I/O device should have the ability to operate as astandalone
module.

The customer also wanted the Ethernet I/O device to be able to actively
sendmessages to the server when an event occurs (illegal break-in), so that the
serverdoesnt need to periodically poll the status of the Ethernet I/O device.
System Diagram :
Figure 1-4 System Diagram--Military Ammunition Depot Monitoring System
There are alarm detectors installed in the doors & windows of the ammunition
depot which will generate digital output signal when the door (window) is opened.
Since this is an ammunition depot, every entrance should be monitored and notified.
ADAM-6050 modules are located near the door (window) detectors and connect to

the detectors. The GCL utility is running on the ADAM-6050 and will continuously
check if the value of the digital inputs from the detectors has changed. In the event of
a change, it will automatically generate a digital output signal to activate the alarm
(power the buzzer). At the same time, ADAM-6050 modules will also send predefined
message through Internet or Intranet to the remote server in the central control room.
Then the guard in the central control room can take related action.
Conclusion :
Advantechs ADAM-6000 with GCL solution is perfect for this application. Not
only is this a very simple system, but only one ADAM-6050 module is needed.The
developer can build the system in a very short time, and they dont need to write a
detailed program on the server to read DI or DO status on the module. They only
needed to complete the program in the graphical configuration environment, which
actually took them less than 10 minutes to complete.
1.3 Learning Purpose

The purpose of this Remote IO textbook is to assist the users to learn the basic
concept of Remote Data acquisition and know how to use Advantech Remote IO
modules. In advance, if you are already familiar with this, Chapter 5 will be described
the software programming in depth. After that, the users should know more about the
architecture of the Remote IO system and learn the skills of using Advantech utility
and examples to control the Modules. If possible, the users also can refer to the
examples and modify them to be the unique application to satisfy their needs.
1.4 Structure of the Textbook
This textbook will be separate into five chapters. In Chapter 1, the overview of
industry, the application story of the Remote Data acquisition and whats the rule of
the Remote IO Modules will be introduced. In Chapter2, the essential basic concept
will be described in more detail. The communication interface for Remote data
acquisition, RS-232RS-485RS-422Ethernet, will be introduced. And what are the
differences between serial communication interface, RS-232 RS-485 RS-422.
Because all Advantech Serial Modules use RS-485 to communicate, the topology of

RS-485 will be shown in 2.1.7. Finally, because both Serial and Ethernet Remote IO
modules support Modbus protocol, we will show you the Modbus Frame format. In
Chapter3, it will guide the users how to select the most suitable products for their
application. We will introduce you the RS-232 & RS-485 converter and the RS-485
Repeater. And introduce when you need RS-485 Repeater. Then we will show you the
features of Serial Remote IO modules and the powerful features of Ethernet Remote
IO modules. In Chapter4, the startup of the Remote data acquisition systems will be
introduced. And we will show you how to use Advantech ADAM .NET Utility to
configure Remote IO modules. And use utility to set the powerful function of Ethernet
Remote IO modules, Peer to Peer & GCL. Finally, we will show you the
communication protocol of Advantech Remote IO modules. In Chapter5, the software
for Advantech Remote IO modules will be introduced. We will show you what is OPC
Server and how to use Advantech OPC Server. Advantech supports an ADAM Class
Library for users to develop their application to communicate with Remote IO
modules. In this Chapter, we will introduce how to use this library and examples.


Chapter 2 Essential Concepts
Before learning about the Advantech Remote IO modules, you need to have
some basic knowledge of serial communication. In this chapter, you will learn what is
serial communication and the differences between RS-232/422/485.
2.1 Serial Communication
2.1.1 Communication Mode
Now, we will introduce 3 types of communication operation types Simplex,
Half-Duplex, and Full-Duplex communication.
Simplex Communication:
Figure 1-5 Simplex Communication
Data flow in a simplex channel is always in one way. Simplex channels are not
often used because it is not possible to send back error or control signals to the
transmit end. The examples of simplex are broadcasting, or Radio.

Half-Duplex Communication:
Figure 1-6 Half-Duplex Communication
Half-duplex Mode provides for communication in both directions, sending and
receiving, but the two-way transmission can not take place simultaneously. Only one
end transmits at a time, the other end receives. The examples of half-duplex are talk-
back radio, RS-485.
Full-Duplex Communication:
Figure 1-7 Full-Duplex Communication
Full-duplex Mode allows communication in both directions, and unlike half-
duplex, allows this to happen simultaneously. In other words, the data can be
transmitted in two-way at the same time. There is no need to switch from transmit
mode to receive mode as in half duplex. The examples of full-duplex are RS-232, RS-
422, and telephone.

2.1.2 Communication Interface
In the traditional way, for measuring the temperature, use DAC card and put a
sensor in the remote place. And use T/C wire to transmit dataFigure 1-1. Because
the distance between the sensor and DAC Card is too far and the data is transmitted
by analog signal, the signal will be interfered with noises or decay easily. Therefore,
users cannot measure the precise value as they wish.
Figure 1-8 Measure with a DAC Card
To solve the distance issue, we can utilize the Remote I/O modules nearby the
sensor. And between remote IO modules and PC, use some kind of communication
interface in which data is transmitted by digital signal.Figure 1-2

Figure 1-9 Measuring with a remote I/O module
The next section will show you three kinds of communication interface, RS-232
& RS-422 & RS-485. And explain why Advantech Serial Remote IO modules use RS-
485 to do the communication.
2.1.3 Communication Interface RS-232
The features of RS-232
No noise rejectionSingle-ended
Full-duplex Mode
Short transmission distancewithin 15m
Low transmission speedwithin 115.2kbps
Connected deviceonly 1

Figure 1-10 RS-232

Single-ended is a method by which logic signals are transmitted over one Line.
One wire carries a varying voltage that represents the signal. The standard RS-232
uses one Line for Transmit and another Line for Receive. So RS-232 can transmit and
receive data at the same time. It is Full-duplex Mode.
Pin Assignment of RS-232 :
Basically, the pin assignment of RS-232 is standardized. Most of the
manufactories follow this standard to design their RS-232 serial COM ports.
Figure 3.1: RS-232 Pin Assignment

Transmitted Data (TxD): Data sent from DTE to DCE
Received Data (RxD): Data sent from DCE to DTE
Request To Send (RTS): DTE informs DCE of preparing for receiving data. DTE
will send RTS signal to DCE that it has data to send. DCE will take action to send
CTS (Clear To Send) signal or to reverse the direction of a half-duplex channel. For
the modern usage of RTS, please refer to the below RTS/CTS handshaking part.
Ready To Receive (RTR): The same ping with RTS. Asserted by DTE to indicate
DCE that DTE is ready to receive data.
Clear To Send (CTS): Claimed by DCE to inform RTS and to allow DTE
transmitting data. This signaling was originally used with half-duplex modems and by
slave terminals on multi-drop lines: The DTE would raise RTS to indicate that it had
data to send, and the modem would raise CTS to indicate that it is feasible to send.
Data Terminal Ready (DTR): Claimed by DTE to inform that it is ready to be
connected. If the DCE is a modem, this may "wake up" the modem, bringing it out of
a power saving mode. This behavior is usually applied to the modern PSTN and GSM
modems. When this signal is disclaimed, the modem will return to the standby mode,
immediately hanging up any calls in progress.
Data Set Ready (DSR): DCE will send DSR signal to indicate DCE has been
powered on and is ready to receive commands or data for transmission from the DTE.
Data Carrier Detect (DCD): Claimed by DCE when a connection has been

established with remote equipment.
Ring Indicator (RI): Claimed by DCE when it detects a ring signal from the
telephone line.
Handshaking of RS-232 :
Two RS-232 devices can communicate with each other only by connecting Rx,
Tx, GND pins. The user can connect the rest of the pins to employ the hand-shaking
function to ensure the correction of the link between DCE and DTE. For example, by
employing RTS and CTS signals, DTE and DCE can confirm the status of each other
and then send/receive data in the correct time.
Figure 3.2: Hand-Shaking Wiring Diagram

The features of RS-485
Noise rejection and cross wireDifferential
Half-duplex Mode
Long transmission distanceUp to 1200m
High transmission speedUp to 10Mbps
Connected device32 per segment, up to 255 totally
Figure 1-11 RS-485

Differential is a method of transmitting information electrically by means of two
complementary signals sent on two separate wires.
The main advantage of single-ended over differential is that fewer wires are
needed to transmit multiple signals.
Single-ended is less expensive to implement than differential, but its main
limitations are that. It lacks the ability to reject noise caused by differences in ground
voltage level between transmitting and receiving circuits. It lacks the ability to reject

any noise that may be picked up on the signal wire.
Data Flow Control :
The RS-485 standard supports half-duplex communication. This means that both
two wires are needed to transmit and receive data. Handshaking signals (such as RTS,
Request To Send) are normally used to control the direction of the data flow.
However, a special I/O circuit in Advantechs RS-485 products ADAM-4520
& ADAM-4521 will automatically sense the direction of the data flow and switches
the transmission direction. No handshaking signal is necessary. So you can build an
RS-485 network with just two wires. This RS-485 control is completely transparent to
the user.
The electrical specification of RS-422 is similar to RS-485 protocol.
The key differences between them are:
Noise rejection and cross wireDifferential
Full-duplex Mode
Long transmission distanceUp to 1200m
High transmission speed10 Mbit/s at 12 meters (40 ft)
Connected deviceup to 10

2.1.6 Communication Interface Comparison Table
The comparison table below shows the difference between RS-232RS-422RS-
485. Obviously, the advantages of RS-485 are better than RS-232 & RS-485. This is
the reason why Advantech Serial remote IO modules use RS-485.
Figure 1-12 Comparison table of RS232RS-422RS-485
2.1.7 Topology
RS-485 is industrys most widely used bidirectional, standard interface for serial
communication. It is developed for industrial multi-drop systems. Transmit and
receive data at high rates or over long distances across the differential signal line. 2-
wire transmission has some advantages : Save the wiring cost Easy to setup and
maintainCommunication is more reliable.

Figure 1-13 RS-485 Multi-drop Connection
Data+ connects to Data+ in the next module
Data- connects to Data- in the next module
2.1.8 Termination Resistor
Figure 1-14 Termination Resistor

When the distance of RS-485 is too long or there are too many connected
modules in RS-485, it is need to put a terminal resistor ( 120 is suggested ) at the
both end of the RS-485.
Because when the data reach the end of RS-485, there will be a reflect signal,
and the reflect signal would be a noise signal which can influence the original signal.
The function of the terminal resistor is to eliminate the reflect signal.Figure 1-11

Figure 1-15 Reflect Signal
2.2 Ethernet Communication
2.2.1 What is Ethernet
Ethernet was originally developed at Xerox and then was standardized by the
DIX association. (Including DEC, Intel, and Xerox) Afterward, the DIX association
transferred the patent right to the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers) and therefore the Ethernet was no long belong to one certain company.
Ethernet is a system consists of two or more autonomous computers/equipments
interconnected by transmission media (e.g., coaxial cable, fiber, twisted pair,
microwave, etc.). Ethernet originally used a shared coaxial cable (the shared medium)
winding around a building or campus to every attached machine. Ethernet utilizes
carrier sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) to govern the way
the computers shared the channel. This scheme was simpler than the competing token
ring or token bus technologies. When a computer wanted to send some information, it

used the following script:
100Mbps Ethernet :
100BaseTX uses twist pair to transmit data and requires high quality twist pair
(Cat. 5) because its signal frequency is higher than before (10Mbps). 100BaseTx is
the most common Network type so far.
2.3 Introduction to Modbus
It is 1979 when PLC manufacturer Modicon published the Modbus
communication interface for a multi-drop network based on a master/client
architecture. Communication between the Modbus nodes was achieved with
messages. It was an open standard that described the messaging structure. The
physical layer of the Modbus interface was free to choose, RS-232RS-485Ethernet.
The nice thing of the standard Modbus is the flexibility, but at the same time the
easy implementation of it. Not only intelligent devices like microcontrollers, PLCs
etc. are able to communicate with Modbus, also many intelligent sensors are equiped
with a Modbus interface to send their data to host systems. Advantech ADAM
modules also support Modbus protocol, While Modbus was previously mainly used
on wired serial communication lines, there are also extensions to the standard for
wireless communications and TCP/IP networks.

2.3.1 Modbus Frame Format
It is important to understand the encapsulation of a Modbus request or response
carried. A complete command is consisted of command head and command body. The
command head is prefixed by six bytes and responded to pack Modbus format; the
command body defines target device and requested action. Following example will
help you to realize this structure quickly.
The following picture shows the Modbus Frame structure of Request command.
In the Command Body :
Byte 6 : Device Address.
Byte 7 : Modbus Function Code
Byte 8,9 : Start Address
Byte 10,11 : Request Number of read Register

Figure 1-16 Request Structure
The following picture shows the Modbus Frame structure of Response Message.
Figure 1-17 Response Structure

In the command body, the definition of the function code as the picture below.
Figure 1-18 Modbus Function Code
For example :
Function Code 01
The function code 01 is used to read the discrete outputs ON/OFF status of a
ADAM module in a binary data format.
Request : 03 01 00 17 00 08
Read coil number 17 to 24 (Modbus Address number 00017 to 00024) from ADAM
module with Device Address =3
Figure 1-19 Request message format for function code 01
Response : 03 01 01 42

Coils number 00018 and 00023 are on, all others are off.
In the response the status of coils status is shown as a byte value
42 hexadecimal, equal to 0100 0010 binary.
Figure 1-20 Response message format for function code 01
Function Code 03/04
The function code 03 or 04 is used to read the binary contents of input registers
Request : 01 04 00 01 00 02
Read Analog inputs #1 and #2 in Modbus Address 40001 to 40002 as floating point
value from ADAM module with Device Address=1
Figure 1-21 Request message format for function code 03 or 04

Response : 01 04 04 42 C8 AE 5D
Analog input #1 and #2 values where
AI#1=17096 ( Dec ) => 42 C8 ( Hex )
AI#2=44637 ( Dec ) => AE 5D ( Hex )
Figure 1-22 Response message format for function code 01
2.4 Summary
2.4.1 Architecture for Serial modules
In the Figure below, serial remote IO modules are placed in everywhere to do the
data acquisition and are connected by RS-485. There must be a central PC and
program running in this PC. The program controls these serial modules and monitor
data from them via RS-485.

Figure 1-23 ADAM-4000 Serial IO modules Architecture
2.4.2 Architecture for Ethernet modules
ADVANTECH Ethernet Remote IO modules use Modbus/TCP to communicate.
The program made by users can access Advantech Ethernet modules through Ethernet
cable.

Figure 1-24 ADAM-6000 Ethernet IO modules Architecture
2.5 Quiz
1. Why using Remote I/O Modules? Please write down at least 3 advantages .
2. Please make a comparison between RS-232 & RS-485?
3. Please list the feature of RS-485 communication.
4. Please draw the topology of RS-485. Daisy chain structure
5. Why using Remote I/O Modules? Please write down at least 3 advantages.
6. RS-485 uses multi-drop connection. When there is more than one device in the
RS-485 connection, how does the client identify each of the module?
7. Which situation do you need use Terminal Resistor?
8. What is the feature of Terminal Resistor ?
9. Please describe the characteristic of Half-Duplex.

10. Please describe the characteristic of Full-Duplex.

Chapter 3 Product Introduction
3.1 Serial-Based Modules
3.1.1 Converter and Repeater
ADAM-4520 : Isolated RS-232 to RS-485 converter :
It is the interface between PC RS-232 to RS-485 modules. It is Isolated between
PC and RS-485/power. Auto flow control for RS-485 communication.
Figure 3-25 RS-232 to RS-485 Converter
ADAM-4510 : RS-485 Repeater :
ADAM-4510 is needed when the number of connected modules is over 31 or the
length of RS-485 is over 1200m. It extends the RS-485 network nodes and the
distance for another 1200 m.

Figure 3-26 RS-485 Repeater
ADAM-4521:Addressable RS-422/485 to RS-232 Converters :
If users want to connect a RS-232 Device into RS-485 network, they can use
ADAM-4521 converter as the picture below.
Because the most RS-232 device dont have address and the device on RS-485
network must have an address, use the addressable converter, ADAM-4521, to
represent the address of the RS-232 device.
The side of RS-232 and RS-485 can be set to different Baud Rate. It can be in
Addressable or non-addressable mode.
Figure 3-27 Addressable Converter

3.1.2 Robust Family
Serial Robust Family Features :
Wide Temperature Range
Wide Range Power Input
3000 VDC Isolation Protection
Power Surge Protection (500 VDC)
Robust Feature for Converters :
ADAM-4510S=> ADAM-4510I ( Robust )
ADAM-4520 => ADAM-4520I ( Robust )
ADAM-4520 ADAM-4520I
Anti-Noise Good Better
Auto-BaudRate No Yes
ADAM-4510S ADAM-4510I
Anti-Noise Good Better
RS-485 to RS-422 No Yes
Convert Ability
Auto-BaudRate No Yes
ADAM-41XX Robust Family IO Features :

Configure Initial Mode by Switch
Channel Status Display
Node Address Display
Locate Function to Find Your Module
Firmware Updated by Utility
Dual Watchdog Timer
High Common Mode (4117, 4118)
Software Filter (4117, 4118)
Auto Optimized Working Frequency (4117, 4118)
Auto Noise Rejection @ 50/60 Hz (4117,4118)
Over Current and Temperature Shutdown (4150)
More Choice for DI and DO (4150)
Invert DI Status (4150)
Robust Family: More features for DI :
Normal On/Off Signal Input
Counter Input (32-bit, Overflow flag)
Frequency Input (3KHz)
Robust Family: More features for DO :
Normal On/Off Signal Output

Pulse Output
Delay Pulse Output (High Polarity)
Delay Pulse Output (Low Polarity)
3.2 Ethernet-Based Modules
There are some powerful functions in Ethernet IO modules, like built-in
WebServerIntelligent IOPeer to PeerGraphic Control Logic (GCL) function.
The next will introduce these powerful functions.
3.2.1 Built-in WebServer
ADAM-6000 I/O modules have built-in web server. Remote computer or devices
can monitor and control I/O status on ADAM-6000 modules remotely through web
browser. There is default built-in web page on ADAM-6000 modules.

Figure 3-28 Web Page for Ethernet IO modules
3.2.2 Intelligent I/O
Upgraded from traditional I/O modules, the ADAM-6000 series have pre-built
intelligent mathematic functions to empower system capacity.
Intelligent I/O
DI : CounterFrequencyLow-to-High LatchHigh-to-Low Latch
DO : Pulse OuputLow-to-High DelayHigh-to-Low Delay
DI : Counter
One counter will count the pulse number of the digital signal from the selected
channel, and then record the count number in the register.

DI : Frequency
ADAM-6000 digital module will calculate the frequency value of the digital
input signal from the selected channel.
DI : Low-to-High Latch
Once the digital input channel detects logic level changes from low to high, the
logic status will be keep as logic high. The logic status will remain the logic high,
until you clear latch manually. Then the logic status will back to logic low.
DI : High-to-Low Latch
Once the digital input channel detects logic level changes from high to low, the
logic status will be keep as logic low. The logic status will remain the logic low, until
you clear latch manually. Then the logic status will back to logic high.
DO : Pulse Ouput
The pulse output is the same as PWR. The DO channel can generate continuous
pulse train or finite pulses. You can define the pulse width.
DO : Low-to-High Delay
It is almost the same as choosing the DO mode. The only difference is that there
will be certain time delay when the output value changes from logic low to logic high.

Refer to the picture below for its process. Users can define the delay time.
Figure 3-29 Low-to-High Delay
DO : High-to-Low Delay
It is almost the same as choosing the DO mode. The only difference is that there
will be certain time delay when the output value changes from logic high to logic low.
Refer to the picture below for its process. Users can define the delay time
Figure 3-30 High-to-Low Delay

3.2.3 Peer-to-Peer & GCL
In a traditional control and data acquisition system, there must be a computer
(or a controller, such as PLC) responsible to get the data from the input
modules(Ethernet modules), manipulate the data, execute logic operation and process
depending on the input data, and generate output data to the output modules(Ethernet
modules) based on the logic decision.
Peer to Peer & Graphic Logic Condition (GCL). These two features make the
ADAM-6000 modules become a smart I/O module that it can play as a standalone
control system. So it doesnt need PC controller and PLC any more. ADAM-6000
modules with these two features can do the logic operation and control other modules
directly.
Users dont need to program the logic rule into ADAM-6000 modules. The
configuration environment for Peer to Peer & GCL in ADAM.NET Utility is
completely graphical, making it very easy and intuitive to complete the logic rule
configuration.
3.3 Product Selection
Naming Rules of ADAM-4000 I/O Modules :

41XX: Robust Family for RS-485 I/O modules
411X: Analog Input modules
415X: Digital I/O modules
416X: Relay Output modules
40XX: General purpose for RS-485 I/O modules
402X: Analog Output modules
4080: Counter/Freq modules
Serial Product Table :
AI ADAM-4011 1-ch Thermocouple Input Module

ADAM-4012 1-ch Analog Input Module
ADAM-4013 1-ch RTD Input Module
ADAM-4015 6-ch RTD Module with Modbus
ADAM-4017+ 8-ch Analog Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4018+ 8-ch Thermocouple Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4019 8-ch Universal Analog Input Module with Modbus

ADAM-4117 Robust 8-ch Analog Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4118 Robust 8-ch Thermocouple Input Module with Modbus
AO ADAM-4021 1-ch Analog Output Module
ADAM-4024 4-ch Analog Output Module with Modbus

DI ADAM-4051 16-ch Isolated Digital Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4052 8-ch Isolated Digital Input Module

ADAM-4053 16-ch Digital Input Module

DO ADAM-4050 15-ch Digital I/O Module
ADAM-4055 16-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module with Modbus

ADAM-4060 4-ch Relay Output Module
ADAM-4068 8-ch Relay Output Module with Modbus
ADAM-4069 4-ch Power Relay Output Module with Modbus

ADAM-4150 Robust 15-ch Digital I/O Module with Modbus
ADAM-4168 Robust 8-ch Relay Output Module with Modbus
Counter/ ADAM-4080 2-ch Counter/Frequency Module
Frequency
Naming Rules of ADAM-6000 I/O Modules :
Ethernet I/O modules
602X: Analog Output modules
Ethernet Product Table :
AI ADAM-6015 7-ch Isolated RTD Input Module

ADAM-6017 8-ch Analog Input with 2-ch Digital Output Module
ADAM-6018 8-ch Isolated Thermocouple Input with 8-ch DO Module
AO ADAM-6022 Ethernet-based Dual-loop PID Controlller
ADAM-6024 12-ch Isolated Universal Input/Output Module

DI/O ADAM-6050 18-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module
ADAM-6051 14-ch Isolated Digital I/O with 2-ch Counter Module
ADAM-6052 16-ch Source Type Isolated Digital I/O Module

Relay ADAM-6060 6-ch Digital Input and 6-ch Relay Module
ADAM-6066 6-ch Digital Input and 6-ch Power Relay Module
3.4 Quiz
1. What are the features of ADAM-4100 series? Please write down at least 3
features
2. Please shortly describe what Peer to peer function is in ADAM-6000 control
mode?
3. Please shortly describe what GCLGraphical Control Logicis? Please write
down at least 3 features.
4. For a series of remote I/O modules through RS-485, Is it possible that the
number of device on RS-485 network is over 32 ? If yes, how to do it ?
5. What are the features of intelligent I/O of ADAM-6000 series modules?
6. If customers application simply used DI to trigger DO through Ethernet, which
kind of modules of which kind of function do you suggest
7. The digital input of ADAM-6050/6051/6052 does NOT have
(a) Counter (b) DI (c) Frequency (d) PWM function
8. Please write down one condition when it is need to use a repeater ADAM-
4510on RS-485 network
9. In which situation do you need ADAM-4521 rather than ADAM-4520 ?

10. In which situation do you need use RS-485 repeater, ADAM-4510 ?

Chapter 4 Getting Started
4.1 Resource on the WebSite
For ADAM products, Advantech supports ADAM .NET Utility for users to
configure and use ADAM products. On Advantech website, you could get many
helpful things, for example, Driver Manual Utility and so on.
http://support.advantech.com.tw/support/default.aspx
Figure 4-31 Download on the web

Please install the ADAM .NET Utility first. When you got ADAM Serial or
Ethernet IO modules first time, the below will show you how to configure and use
them.

4.2 ADAM-4000 Configuration and Utility
4.2.1 Hardware Wiring
You need to prepare a pin-to-pin RS-232 cable and a RS-232/485 Converter,
for example, ADAM-4520. About the wiring of ADAM serial modules, please follow
the Multi-Drop connection.
Figure 4-32 Multi-Drop in RS-485
Data+ connects to Data+ in the next module
Data- connects to Data- in the next module
Every module on RS-485 has an unique addressID. So if you got several
ADAM-4000 series modules, in order to void the address conflict, dont put all of
them on RS-485 at the same time.
1. You need put only one module in the initial mode on RS-485 and set an
address to this module and then set back to normal mode.
2. Next, you could connect another module in the initial mode on RS-485
and set an unusable address to this module and then set back to normal

mode.
3. You could apply the procedure 2 to the other modules.
The following section will introduce you how to search modulesinitial modules
and set the address by using ADAM .NET Utility along with some utility
configuration.
4.2.2 Initial Modules
When you want to configure some settings of a module or if not knowing the
Baud Rate of the module, please let the module into the initial mode. There are two
ways to let a module into the initial mode. Once you change the switch or short the
INIT* and GND pin, remember reset the module. Whenever one module is in the
initial mode, the address will be zero. On RS-485 network, just only one module can
be set to initial mode because of the address conflict issue.
Figure 4-33 Initial Module
4.2.3 Search Modules
In the ADAM .NET Utility, you could choose one COMPort and configure the

COMPort setting and then click the search button to find modules on RS-485.
Figure 4-34 Search Modules-1
The found modules will be list under the COMPort item. You could stop
searching at any time.

Figure 4-35 Search Modules-2
If one module is in the initial mode, there is a star sign(*) in the address section.
Some settings can be allowed to configure only when the module is in the initial
mode.
Figure 4-36 In the Initial Mode
4.2.4 IO Configuration
AI :
For AI modules, users can change the input range for every channel and get the
AI data in the utility.

Figure 4-37 AI Modules Configuration
AO :
For AO modules, users can change the output range for every channel and
change the output value in the utility.

Figure 4-38 AO Modules Configuration
DI/O :
For DI/O modules, users can read the DI status and control the DO ON/OFF.
For WDT function, take the following picture as an example. If there is no any
connection with ADAM-4055 over 10 seconds WDT Timeout the DO4 and
DO5FSV checkedwill be triggered.

Figure 4-39 DIO Modules Configuration
4.2.5 Advanced Setting--Trend and Data Logging
For AI Modules, ADAM .NET Utility offers a function of drawing Trend and
logging AI data to files. You can see the graphical historical trend by clicking the
Trend Log button. Simply choose the check box of the channels you want to log in the
Channel Setting area at right side.

Figure 4-40 Trend Function-1
And then click the Apply button. After that, click the Start button and the data
log will start. You can see the real-time historical trend. If you click the Stop button,
then you can click the Save to file to save the trend data into your computer.
Figure 4-41 Trend Function-2

4.2.6 Advanced Setting--Calibration
For AIO modules, you could use utility to calibrate the module only when the
module is in the initial mode. In the top right-hand corner of the Status Display area
is the Calibration area. The calibration procedure isZero calibrationSpan
calibrationCJC calibration. Before doing Calibration action, we suggest
preparing an accurate device first which can output accurate voltage or current.
Figure 4-42 Calibration
You can choose the Zero Calibration button to do zero calibration. After you
click the button, a pop-up dialog window will remind you. After you complete the
hardware wiring and send a signal with minimum value of full scale range (for
example, 0mV) to the Channel 0, click the Apply button to start the calibration action.
Figure 4-43 Zero Calibration

Similarly, choose the Span Calibration button to do span calibration. For span
calibration, after you send a signal with maximum value of full scale range (for
example, 15mV) to the Channel 0, click the Apply button to start the calibration
action.
Figure 4-44 Span Calibration
The CJC Calibration is only for temperature measuring. For voltage or current
measuring, you don't need to do the CJC Calibration. The CJC Calibration helps you
to slightly tune the temperature available by the module. For example : you are
measuring the water temperature by using Channel 0 and you are supposed to get the
30. But the utility gets the temperature, 28.8 from Channel 0. In this situation,
you could use 1.2 in CJC Calibration to adjust.
Figure 4-45 CJC Calibration

4.2.7 Practice
Object :
In the same RS-485 network, use a DI channel to detect a DO status in another
module.
DI is in ADAM-4051 with Address 01.
DO is in ADAM-4055 with Address 02.
Procedure :
1. Put an ADAM-4051 to the RS-485 network.
2. Initial the module and then re-power ADAM-4051
Figure 4-46 Initial ADAM-4051
3. Use ADAM .NET Utility to search ADAM-4051 and set Address to 1.

Figure 4-47 Set ADAM-4051 Address
4. Set ADAM-4051 back to normal mode.
ps. When you change the mode, remember to re-power the module.
5. Put an ADAM-4055 to the RS-485 network.
6. Initial the module and then re-power ADAM-4055
7. Set the Address to 2.
8. Set ADAM-4055 back to normal mode.
9. Hardware Wiring
Figure 4-48 Hardware Wiring
10. Use the utility to change DO in ADAM-4055

Figure 4-49 Change the DO
11. Use the Utility to monitor the DI Status in ADAM-4051
Figure 4-50 Monitor the DI
4.3 ADAM-6000 Configuration and Utility
4.3.1 Hardware Wiring
Connect an Ethernet cable into ADAM-6000 modules. Let ADAM-6000 modules
and your PC in the same Sub-Network.
Or you could use cross-over Ethernet cable to connect a ADAM-6000 module
and your PC directly.

Note: If network Firewall is enabled on your computer, you may not be able to
connect with your ADAM-6000 module. Please disable the Firewall temporarily.
4.3.2 Search Modules
You can find ADAM-6000 modules by using ADAM.NET Utility. Launch
ADAM.NET Utility. Select the ADAM5000TCP_6000 item on the Module Tree
Display area. Click the Search Modules button on the Toolbar.
Figure 4-51 Search Ethernet modules
ADAM.NET Utility will then search all ADAM-6000 modules in the same
Subnet with your PC. If your ADAM-6000 modules are used first time, its IP will
be 10.0.0.1 by default. So you will find it showing on the others item under
ADAM5000TCP_6000. You need to change IP of the ADAM-6000 modules the same
subnet with the host PC. Type the correct IP address, Subnet address, and Default
gateway on the Status Display area. After complete setting, click the Apply Change
button. A dialog box appears asking you to type the password. The default password

of ADAM-6000 module is 00000000.
Figure 4-52 Default setting
When you select the IP address of the ADAM-6000 modules you want to use in
Module Tree Display area, there will be 8 tabs appearing in the Status Display area for
you to set up general configuration of that module. Refer to figure below. Once you
have changed any configuration, remember to click related Apply or Apply Change
button. You can see the Firmware Version on the selected ADAM-6000 module in this
tab. You also can change the Device Name and Device Description.
Figure 4-53 Module information

4.3.3 Advanced Search Modules
When an ADAM-6000 module is not in the same Subnet with your PC, the
ADAM utility can not find the module automatically. If your PC still can PING the
ADAM-6000 module on Internet, in the ADAM utility, you could find the module
manually.
Figure 4-54 Add Remote Devices-1
Figure 4-55 Add Remote Devices-2

4.3.4 Network Setting
If necessary, you still can change IP Address, Subnet Address, and Default
Gateway of selected ADAM-6000 module in this tab. Any application using TCP to
communicate with the ADAM-6000 module will occupy at least one connection. The
maximum number of TCP connections of one ADAM-6000 module is 8.
The Host Idle (Timeout) text box is used for TCP connection timeout. If there is
no communication for one connection after a specific timeout interval, ADAM-6000
module will close that connection and release it to others. Without this feature, when
the number of TCP connection exceeds the maximum number (namely 8), no more
other application can connect to the ADAM-6000
Figure 4-56 Network Setting
4.3.5 IO Configuration
AI :
If you want to measure voltage or current, you need to not only set the input

range of channels by using ADAM Utility but also adjust the jumper inside the
module.
Figure 4-57 AI Jumper Setting
Figure 4-58 AI Setting For Ethernet Modules-1

Channel Setting
You can see the current value of analog input on this tab. Simply choose the
check box of the channels you want to monitor and click the Apply button.
Besides, you can see the graphical historical trend by clicking the Trend

Log button.
Average Setting
ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017 and ADAM-6018 modules feature averaging
calculation function by its built-in processor. You can simply click the
check boxes to decide which channels are used for averaging.
Modbus (Current)
You can see current analog input value in decimal, hexadecimal, and
engineer unit for all related Modbus address.
Modbus (Max)
You can see historical maximum analog input value in decimal, hexadecimal.
Modbus (Min)
You can see historical minimum analog input value in decimal, hexadecimal.
Individual Channel Configuration
Figure 4-59 AI Setting For Ethernet Modules-2

Built-in alarm function. When the analog input value is higher than the high
alarm value, or lower than the low alarm value, the alarm condition occurs. Then the
alarm status will be activated to logic high.
AO :
If you want to ouput voltage or current, you need to not only set the input
range of channels by using ADAM Utility but also adjust the jumper inside the
module.
Figure 4-60 AO Jumper Setting
The following picture shows you how to configure the AO Channels.

Figure 4-61 AO Setting For Ethernet Modules
DI :
Individual DI Channel Setting
DI

Figure 4-62 Individual DI Channel Configuration

Click the Enable digital filter check box. If you enable the filter, you can define
the minimum acceptable signal width by the Minimum low signal width and
Minimum high signal width text box.
Counter
One counter will count the pulse number of the digital signal from the selected
channel, and then record the count number in the register.
Low to High Latch

Once the digital input channel detects logic level changes from low to high, the
logic status will be keep as logic high. The logic status will remain the logic high,
until you clear latch manually. Then the logic status will back to logic low.
High to Low Latch
Once the digital input channel detects logic level changes from high to low, the
logic status will be keep as logic low. The logic status will remain the logic low,
until you clear latch manually. Then the logic status will back to logic high.
Frequency
ADAM-6000 digital module will calculate the frequency value of the digital
input signal from the selected channel.
DO :
Figure 4-63 DI Setting For Ethernet Modules

You can see value of all digital input channels by related LED display in this tab.

Besides, you also can control values of all digital output channels by related button.
WDT Function
You can enable or disable this function by click the Turn on WDT checked
channel when WDT triggered check box. You can define the fail safe value by the
WDT check box next to the DO status LED.
If the communication between ADAM-6000 digital module and host PC is
broken, channels 0 and 2 will automatically generate logic high value, while
channels 1, 3, 4, 5 will automatically generate logic low value.
Pulse Output
The pulse output is the same as PWR. The DO channel can generate continuous
pulse train or finite pulses. You can define the pulse width. You can define the pulse
width by entering into the Low signal width and High signal width text box in the
Setting area.

Low-to-High Delay
It is almost the same as choosing the DO mode. The only difference is that
there will be certain time delay when the output value changes from logic low to
logic high. Refer to the picture below for its process. Users can define the delay
time.

High-to-Low Delay
It is almost the same as choosing the DO mode. The only difference is that
there will be certain time delay when the output value changes from logic high to
logic low. Refer to the picture below for its process. Users can define the delay time
Figure 4-66 High-to-Low Delay
4.3.6 Advanced Setting--Password
In this tab, you can set up password for a selected ADAM-6000 module. You
need to type current password in theOld password text box, and the new password
in theNew password and Verify password text box. There will be many
configuration and operation action asking user to type password, so this can help to
ensure safety.
Note: The default password is 00000000

Figure 4-67 Change Password
4.3.7 Advanced Setting--Access Control
You can decide which computers or devices have the ability to control this
ADAM-6000 module in this tab. Select the IP Address or MAC Address radio button
to decide the identified method.
In the Security IP/MAC Setting area, you can direct type the IP or MAC address
of the authorized computers or devices. Remember to click the Enable/Disable check
box. Take the following picture as example, only the computer (or device) with IP
Address 172.18.3.52 or 172.18.3.116 can have the authority to control this ADAM-
6000 module.
Figure 4-68 Access Control

4.3.8 Advanced Setting--Firmware Update
Advantech will continuously release new version of firmware to add or improve
functionality of ADAM-6000 modules. You can download the latest version of
firmware on the Advantech website. There should be three files with different file
extension: .bin, .html and .jar.
The file with .bin extension is the firmware itself. And the two files with .html
and .jar extension are for the Web Server on the ADAM-6000 module.
In this tab, you can upgrade the downloaded firmware to your ADAM-6000
module. Click Upgrade button to download the firmware into the ADAM-6000
module.
Figure 4-69 Firmware Update
4.3.9 Practice
Object :
Use AO in ADAM-6024 to output voltage into an AI channel in ADAM-6017.
Procedure :
1. Let PCADAM-6024ADAM-6017 in the same sub-network.
2. Turn off the firewall in PC.

3. Use ADAM .NET Utility to search ADAM-6024 & 6017

4. Set unique IP for ADAM-6024 & 6017
Figure 4-71 Network Setting

5. AIO Wiring
Figure 4-72 AIO Wiring

6. Use ADAM .NET Utility to configure AO channel & control output value.
Figure 4-73 AO Setting
7. Use ADAM .NET Utility to configure AI channel & monitor input value.
Figure 4-74 AI Setting

4.4 ADAM-6000 Powerful Function(Advanced)
4.4.1 Data Stream
ADAM-6000 modules can actively send its data to Hosts periodically. It is called
Data Stream. The left side of the picture below shows the traditional method. The
program running in PC uses polling method to get data from ADAM-6000 modules.
And the right side picture shows the Data Stream method, in which ADAM-6000
modules can actively send its data to the program in PCs.
Figure 4-75 DataStream
In this tab, you can define IP address of the Hosts receiving the data transferred
by ADAM-6000 modules, as well as the period how often ADAM-6000 modules will
send data to the Hosts. In the picture below, the module send data to PC with
IP172.18.2.19every 999 millisecond.
Note: When you enable GCL function, Data Stream function will automatically

be disabled until you disable GLC function.
Figure 4-76 DataStream Setting
In your PC, ADAM Utility also offers the function of monitoring the Data sent
from ADAM-6000 modules.
Figure 4-77 Monitor DataStream
4.4.2 Peer to Peer
Unlike master/client mode, peer to peer enable modules will actively update
input channel status to specific output channels. There will be a pair of modules: one
input and one output module.

In the traditional way, users must write a program running in PC. And the
program is polling the hardware data continuously. Once the program detect that the
data is changed, it will send commands to another device to control the output.
Figure 4-78 Traditional Method
In P2P function, ADAM modules can update the Input status to Output channel
automatically. There is no need for a controller and users dont need to make a
program any more.
Figure 4-79 Peer to Peer

There are two modes, Basic & Advanced Mode, for Peer to Peer function. The
next will show you how to configure the function by using ADAM .NET Utility.
Basic Mode :
The input channels of the Source Device will be mapping to the output channels
of the Target Device. The target device is another ADAM-6000 module. In other

words, the value of the input channels of the Source will automatically update to
output channels of the Target. In Basic Mode, it is one to one mapping like the picture
below
Figure 4-80 Basic mode : One to One Mapping
1. Enable the Peer to Peer function
Select an ADAM-6000 module First.
Figure 4-81 Enable Peer to Peer Function
2. Configure the Peer to Peer setting

Figure 4-82 Basic Mode Setting-1

The period time is the value of the input channel will be updated to the target
devices with the defined period.
The value of the input channel will still be updated to the target devices
with the defined period. Moreover, when C.O.S is checked, the value of the input
channel will also update to the target devices immediately.
Take the upper picture as example, if Channel 0,2,4 is enabled, it means that DI
0,2,4 will control DO 0,2,4 separately in destination, otherwise, it will do nothing.
Enable/Disable channels
Save your setting to an outer file
Load setting from the file
Apply all setting into the module
Advanced Mode :
In Advanced Mode, the destination can be different devices. Several Input

Channels can be mapped to a single Output channel. But one Input Channel is not
allowed to be mapped to several Output Channels.
Figure 4-83 Advanced Mode Setting
Setting Information List : take the upper picture as example
DI2 control DO3 in destination module.
Destination is ADAM-6060 with IP:172.18.2.97
Configure single channel into Setting Informatin List

Apply all setting into the module
Configure into Setting Informatin List
4.4.3 GCL Function
GCL is the abbreviation of Graphic Condition Logic, gives Ethernet I/O modules

control ability. Users can define the control logic rules through graphical
configuration environment in ADAM.NET utility and download defined logic rules to
specific Adam-6000 Ethernet modules. Then that Ethernet module will execute the
logic rules automatically just like a standalone controller.
Below the GCL Menu area is the Logic Rule Set area. There are 16 logic rules
available on one ADAM-6000 module. Users just need set the GCL rules in Source
Module.
Figure 4-84 GCL Configuration Environment
There are four stages for one logic rule: Input Condition, Logic, Execution and
Output.

Figure 4-85 Four Stages for One Logic Rule
Input Condition Stage :
The Input Condition stage is a logic condition decision for the input data.
Figure 4-86 Input Condition
Logic Stage :
For each logic rule, there will be at most three input conditions passing logic
True or False values to the Logic stage here. The logic operation will process the input

logic values, and generate a logic result value to the next Execution stage.
Figure 4-87 Logic Stage
Execution Stage :
The Execution_Period will pass result of Input condition to the Output stage
every the specific period.
Figure 4-88 Execution Stage
SendToNextRule :
There are only three input conditions in one rule. Users can
useSendToNextRuleto increase the input condition. When you

useSendToNextRulefunction, you can set output of one logic rule being input of the
next logic rule. Please note it can only combine two logic rules which are next to each
other on the same module.
Figure 4-89 SendToNextRule
Output Stage :
The logic result value from the Execution stage will be passed to the three
outputs. And the three outputs will have different action depend on the logic result
value.

Figure 4-90 Output Stage
The destination can be chosen and LocalRemote. Local meaning the
output is on the same module.
Figure 4-91 Local & Remote Ouput
After you complete your GCL, dont forget to enable the rules you want to
use and download the GCL Setting into the ADAM module.

Figure 4-92 Enable & Download
ADAM Utility also offers the Online Monitoring function. Users can see the
execution situation on the Individual Logic Rule Configuration area.
Figure 4-93 Online Monitor

4.4.4 Practice
Object :
Use the DI0=ON & DI1=ON in a source ADAM-6050 to trigger the DO in a
destination ADAM-6050. Execution Period = 500ms.
For Example : Source ADAM-6050 with IP 172.18.2.82.
Destination ADAM-6050 with IP 172.18.2.83
Procedure :
1. Let PCsource & destination ADAM-6050 in the same sub-network.
2. Turn off the firewall in PC.
3. Use ADAM .NET Utility to search source & destination ADAM-6050.

4. Enter the GCL Setting Area

Figure 4-95 Enter GCL Setting

5. Configure Input condition
Figure 4-96 Configure Input condition
6. Configure Logic Stage

Figure 4-97 Configure Logic Stage

7. Configure Execution Stage
Figure 4-98 Configure Execution Stage

8. Configure Output condition
Figure 4-99 Configure Output condition

9. Enable the rule and download GCL Setting to Source Module
Figure 4-100 Enable the rule and download GCL Setting to Source Module
10. Run the GCL rule in the source module.
11. Monitor the operation of the rule in the source module.


4.5 Communication Protocols
4.5.1 ASCII commands for Serial Modules
When the ADAM-4000 Serial IO modules are in Advantech Protocol, users can
send ASCII commands to modules to communicate with modules. About how to
change the protocol, please refer to the Chapter 4.2.2 & 4.2.3.
For Example :
$AAM : Return the module name. AA means the address of the module.
$AAF : Return Firmware version. AA means the address of the module.
For more ASCII Command format, you could refer to the ADAM-4000 Manual
on the website.
Figure 4-103 ASCII Command for Serial Modules

4.5.2 Modbus/RTU for Serial Modules
When the ADAM-4000 Serial IO modules are in Modbus Protocol, users can
communicate with modules through Modbus. About how to change the protocol,
please refer to the Chapter 4.2.2 & 4.2.3.
The modbus address for Digital Channels is coil and starts with 0.
The modubs address for Analog Channels is register and starts with 4.
0X : Read/Write Coil (DI/DO) => Occupy 1 bit
1X : Read coil (DI) => Occupy 1 bit
3X : Read register (AI) => Occupy 1 word ( 2 bytes )
4X : Read/Write register (AI/AO) => Occupy 1 word ( 2 bytes )

Figure 4-104 Modbus Reference Address
The following pictures show how to get the modbus information by using ADAM
.NET Utility.

Figure 4-105 Modbus/RTU for Serial DIO Modules

Figure 4-106 Modbus/RTU for Serial AIO Modules
4.5.3 ASCII commands for Ethernet Modules
Users can send ASCII commands to ADAM Ethernet modules through UDP with
port 1025. ADAM Utility also supports an interface for users to send ASCII
commands to ADAM Ethernet modules. But users cant use Hyperterminal to do it. If
users want to make a program to send ASCII Commands, they can open Socket and
use UDP protocol, port 1025, to do it.
Figure 4-107 ASCII Commands for Ethernet Modules
4.5.4 Modbus/TCP for Ethernet Modules
Users also can communicate with ADAM Ethernet modules through
Modbus/TCP and users dont need to change the protocol setting.
The modbus address for Digital Channels is coil and starts with 0.
The modubs address for Analog Channels is register and starts with 4.

The following pictures show how to get the modbus information by using ADAM
.NET Utility.
Figure 4-108 Modbus/TCP for Ethernet DIO Modules
Figure 4-109 Modbus/TCP for Ethernet AIO Modules

4.6 Quiz
1. Which protocols can be used to communicate with Adam Remote I/O modules?
2. Which Modbus address can Not be used for Digital data in ADAM Remote I/O
modules. (a) 20002 (b) 40005 (c) 00004 (d) 00001
3. When communicate through Modbus RTU protocol, which is not the basic item
need to know? (a) ID (b) Function code (c) Modbus Address (d) Port number
4. If the customer gets an old Adam-4017+, he wants to change its ID but dont
know the baud rate is. What kind of mode he/she need to setup in hardware
before using the utility to change the address of the module? Please shortly
describe down the procedure.
5. GCL function can be simply configured in Adam.Net utility. Setup a logic rule
including 4 parts; which are Input, Logic, Execution and Output, please short
describe what the function in each one.
6. When customer first time use our adam-4000 series module, what would you
suggest customer to test the module?
7. If one customer sends ASCII commands to ADAM-4000 serial modules, what
kind of protocol is using?
8. Is it possible for there to be more than one module in the initial mode at the same
time in RS-485? Please explain your answer.

-------------------------------------------Hands-On Exam--------------------------------------
9. Change the Baud-Rate and ID address of Adam-4000 modules.
10. GCL Function => AI and DO (in ADAM-6017) trigger DO in another module.
! Note: Period time setting to 2000ms


Chapter 5 Host PC
Connection(Advanced)
5.1 OPC Sever
OPC is an acronym for OLE for Process Control. It is an industry standard
introduced by Microsoft based on DCOM. OPC Server is a software interface for
applications to access data from any data source like a hardware device. In other
words, OPC Server is an interface between hardware device and software applications
on PC. Some SCADA software running in PC can not get data from devices directly.
So use an OPC Server to get data from hardware device and pass data to SCADA
software.
Figure 5-110 OPC Server Architecture

The ADAM OPC Servers support three communication protocols, including
Advantech ASCII Command MODBUS/RTU and MODBUS/TCP protocol. You
could get Advantech OPC Server with trial version from Advantech Web Site.
Figure 5-111 Get OPC Server
The ModbusTCP OPC Server is used for Ethernet communication and the others
are for serial port communication.
5.1.1 Modbus/TCP OPC Server
The following procedure will show you how to use Modbus TCP OPC Server.
1. Create a new project

Figure 5-112 OPC Server-Create a new project
2. Add a new Device
Figure 5-113 OPC Server-Add a new Device
3. Connection Setting
Figure 5-114 OPC Server-Connection Setting
4. Add a Data Item

Figure 5-115 OPC Server-Add a Data Item
5. Monitor the value
Figure 5-116 OPC Server-Monitor the value
5.1.2 Using OPC Client ( ADAM OPC Browser)
The AdamOPC Browser provided with the ADAM OPC Servers, has rapid
methods for connecting your OPC Servers. The OPC Client is able to browse the
registry of a PC and display a complete list of all installed OPC Servers. It also
provides real live data feedback and OPC Server browsing capabilities.
Select OPC DA Monitor node and click right mouse button to add OPC Server.

Figure 5-117 OPC Client setting-1

User can choose target DA server under local PC or other local network PCs. If
you would like choose the server under local network, you have to make sure the
DCOM communication security setting of OPC server and client between two
computers.


After choosing the server, you can add group to create subscription and items of
the OPCserver. Then select target group node, the data items states are showed in the
right list view.

You can pick the tags by double click the left mouse button. Then click OK.

5.2 Programming--ADAM .NET Class Library
.NET programming is the trend and becoming more and more popular

programming tool for developers. Advantech supports a library named ADAM .NET
Class Library. ADAM .NET Class Library is a free library for users to develop their
program in Microsoft Visual Studio 2003/2005 to communicate with ADAM Remote
IO modules through Serial or Ethernet.
The picture below shows the ADAM .NET Class Library Software Architecture.
This library is base on Microsoft .NET Framework.
Figure 5-121 Software Architecture
You could download ADAM .NET Class Library from Advantech Website.
( Refer to Chapter 4.1 ). Before installing the library, we suggest you should install
Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 or 2005 first. After installing the library, there are some

library filesDLL file and examples in the following path of your PC.
C:\Program Files\Advantech\Adam.NET Class Library\VS2003\Samples.
There are four ADAM .NET DLL Library :
Advantech.Adam
This is the core of this library. You can use this to control and configure the
ADAM series through serial and Ethernet communication.
Advantech.Common
This contains basic classes for communication and packet invalidation.
Advantech.Protocol
This contains the ModbusRTU and ModbusTCP packet constructor.
Advantech.Graph*
This contains some useful graphic controls for user to create their HMI like
programs.
Figure 5-122 DLL Library
ADAM .NET Class Library also offers a Help file for users reference. The
picture below shows the path of the Help file.

Figure 5-123 Help File
The library also includes some examples for Win32 and WinCE and for two
programming languages, C# and VB.NET. The following content will introduce you
how to use Win32 examples.
5.2.1 COMPortTest Example for Serial Modules
This example shows how to send ASCII commands to ADAM Serial Modules
with Advantech Protocol. The picture below shows how to send commands to
ADAM Serial Modules. About the commands, you could refer to the ADAM 4000
users manual.

Figure 5-124 COMPort Test
The picture below shows the program flow chart.
OpenComPort( ) => Open the COM port
SetComPortState ( ) => Set the property of the comport
SetComPortTimeout ( )=> Update the COM port timeout
Send ( ) => Send binary data to this COM port
Recv ( ) => Receive binary data from this COM port
CloseComPort ( ) => Close the COM port
Figure 5-125 Program Flow Chart

5.2.2 ModbusRTU Example for Serial Modules
This example shows how to communicate with ADAM Serial Modules with
Modbus Protocol through Modbus/RTU. The following procedures show how to use
this example.
1. Change some parameter in the program
For Example :
m_bRegister = True Because m_bRegister = True, it will get Analog data.
m_iCOM=4
m_iAddr=5 Get Modbus Address 40003~40010 data from ADAM
m_iStart = 3
Module with Device Address 5 through COMPort 4
m_iLength = 8
m_bRegister = False Because m_bRegister = False, it will get Digital data.
m_iCOM=4

m_iAddr=5 Get Modbus Address 00003~00010 data from ADAM
m_iStart = 3
Module with Device Address 5 through COMPort 4
m_iLength = 8
Figure 5-126 Modbus/RTU Example
2. Configure COMPort setting
3. Run the Example

OpenComPort( ) => Open the COM port
SetComPortState ( ) => Set the property of the comport
SetComPortTimeout ( )=> Update the COM port timeout
m_bRegister = True m_bRegister = False
ReadHoldingRegs ( ) ReadCoilStatus ( )
Reads the binary contents of Reads the ON/OFF status of
holding registers (4X references) in discrete outputs (0X references,
the slave. coils) in the slave.
5.2.3 ModbusTCP Example for Ethernet Modules
This example shows how to communicate with ADAM Ethernet Modules
through Modbus/TCP. The following procedures show how to use this example.
1. Change some parameter in the program

For Example :
m_bRegister = True Because m_bRegister = True, it will get Analog data.
m_szIP = "172.18.2.80"
m_iPort = 502 M_iPort is always 502
m_iStart = 1
m_iLength = 8 Get Modbus Address 40001~40008 data from ADAM
Module with IP 172.18.2.80
m_bRegister = False Because m_bRegister = False, it will get Digital data.
m_szIP = "172.18.2.80"
m_iPort = 502 M_iPort is always 502
m_iStart = 1
m_iLength = 22 Get Modbus Address 00001~00022 data from ADAM
Module with IP 172.18.2.80

Figure 5-130 Modbus/TCP Example
2. Run the Example
Figure 5-131 Modbus/TCP Example
SetTimeout( ) => Set the timeout constant for socket
Connect ( ) => Connect to an ADAM Ethernet module
m_bRegister = True m_bRegister = False
ReadHoldingRegs ( ) ReadCoilStatus ( )
Reads the binary contents of Reads the ON/OFF status of
holding registers (4X references) in discrete outputs (0X references,
the slave. coils) in the slave.

5.3 Quiz
1. Please draw a diagram to describe the relation of OPC Server & ADAM
modules.
2. Which programming languages does ADAM .NET Class Library support?
3. If customers want to make a program to communicate with ADAM 6000 series
modules, which programming language do you suggest for customers?
4. Which software/driver can NOT be used for programmer to communicate with
ADAM I/O modules? (a) OPC Server (b) ADAM.NET library (c) ACTIVEDAQ
Pro
5. Suppose there is one customer who wants to use VS .NET 2003 to make a
program on a WinCE system to communicate with Advantech ADAM remote
I/O modules. Which driver does Advantech support?
-------------------------------------------Hands-On Exam--------------------------------------
6. Modify an example in ADAM DotNet Class Library to use a DI of ADAM-6050
to trigger a DO in another ADAM-6050.
7. Use Modbus/RTU OPC Server to get data from ADAM-4018+ or ADAM-4118

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1.1 Industry Introduction..................................................................................1

1.2 Application Stories.....................................................................................3

1.2.1 Continuous Emissions Monitoring System....................................3

1.2.2 Fire Monitoring System in a Steel Factory....................................6

1.2.3 Military Ammunition Depot Monitoring System.........................10

1.3 Learning Purpose.....................................................................................13

1.4 Structure of the Textbook.........................................................................13

Chapter 2 Essential Concepts..............................................................................17

2.1.1 Communication Mode..................................................................17

2.1.2 Communication Interface.............................................................19

2.1.3 Communication Interface RS-232.............................................20

2.1.4 Communication Interface RS-485.............................................24

2.1.5 Communication Interface RS-422.............................................26

2.1.6 Communication Interface Comparison Table............................26

2.1.8 Termination Resistor....................................................................28

2.2 Ethernet Communication.........................................................................29

2.2.1 What is Ethernet...........................................................................29

2.3 Introduction to Modbus............................................................................30

2.3.1 Modbus Frame Format.................................................................31

2.4.1 Architecture for Serial modules...................................................36

2.4.2 Architecture for Ethernet modules...............................................36

Chapter 3 Product Introduction.........................................................................39

3.1.1 Converter and Repeater................................................................39

3.1.2 Robust Family..............................................................................41

3.2 Ethernet-Based Modules..........................................................................43

3.2.1 Built-in WebServer.......................................................................44

3.2.2 Intelligent I/O...............................................................................44

3.2.3 Peer-to-Peer & GCL.....................................................................47

3.3 Product Selection.....................................................................................48

Chapter 4 Getting Started...................................................................................53

4.2 ADAM-4000 Configuration and Utility...................................................54

4.2.1 Hardware Wiring..........................................................................54

4.2.2 Initial Modules.............................................................................55

4.2.3 Search Modules............................................................................56

4.2.5 Advanced Setting--Trend and Data Logging...............................60

4.2.6 Advanced Setting--Calibration.....................................................62

4.3 ADAM-6000 Configuration and Utility...................................................67

4.3.1 Hardware Wiring..........................................................................67

4.3.2 Search Modules............................................................................67

4.3.3 Advanced Search Modules...........................................................69

4.3.4 Network Setting...........................................................................70

4.3.6 Advanced Setting--Password.......................................................80

4.3.7 Advanced Setting--Access Control..............................................81

4.3.8 Advanced Setting--Firmware Update..........................................82

4.4 ADAM-6000 Powerful Function(Advanced)..........................................86

4.4.1 Data Stream..................................................................................86

4.4.2 Peer to Peer..................................................................................87

4.4.3 GCL Function...............................................................................92

4.5 Communication Protocols......................................................................104

4.5.1 ASCII commands for Serial Modules........................................104

4.5.2 Modbus/RTU for Serial Modules...............................................105

4.5.3 ASCII commands for Ethernet Modules....................................107

4.5.4 Modbus/TCP for Ethernet Modules...........................................108

Chapter 5 Host PC Connection(Advanced).....................................................113

5.1.1 Modbus/TCP OPC Server..........................................................114

5.1.2 Using OPC Client ( ADAM OPC Browser)...............................116

5.2 Programming--ADAM .NET Class Library...........................................120

5.2.1 COMPortTest Example for Serial Modules...............................123

5.2.2 ModbusRTU Example for Serial Modules.................................125

5.2.3 ModbusTCP Example for Ethernet Modules.............................128

1.1 Industry Introduction