User Manual
ADAM-6000 Series
Ethernet-based Data Acquisition
and Control Modules
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Contents
Chapter
1
Understanding Your System ..............1
1.1
1.5
Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
Figure 1.1 ADAM-6000 Module System Architecture .................. 2
Major Features .......................................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................................................ 4
Dimensions ............................................................................................... 4
Figure 1.2 ADAM-6000 Module Dimensions ............................... 4
LED Status ................................................................................................ 5
2
Hardware Selection Guidelines..........7
2.1
2.3
Selecting an I/O Module............................................................................ 8
Table 2.1: I/O Selection Guidelines ............................................. 8
Selecting a Link Terminal and Cable ........................................................ 9
Figure 2.1 Connecting ADAM-6000 Modules to an Ethernet Terminal via Cable ........................................................... 9
Table 2.2: Ethernet RJ-45 Port Pin Assignment Chart ................ 9
Selecting an Operator Interface .............................................................. 10
3
Hardware Installation Guide .............11
3.1
3.2
Interface Introduction .............................................................................. 12
Mounting Options .................................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Panel Mounting ........................................................................... 13
Figure 3.1 Panel Mounting Bracket Dimensions........................ 13
Figure 3.2 How to Fix a Module on the Mounting Bracket......... 13
3.2.2 DIN Rail Mounting....................................................................... 14
Figure 3.3 How to Fix a Module on the DIN Rail Adapter.......... 14
Figure 3.4 How to Secure a Module to a DIN Rail..................... 14
Wiring and Connections .......................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Power Supply Wiring................................................................... 15
Figure 3.5 How to Connect the Module Power Wires ................ 15
3.3.2 I/O Module Wiring ....................................................................... 16
1.2
1.3
1.4
Chapter
2.2
Chapter
3.3
Chapter
4
Introduction to Analog ADAM-6000 I/O
Modules17
4.1
4.2
Analog Input Modules ............................................................................. 18
ADAM-6015 7-ch Isolated RTD Input Module......................................... 18
4.2.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 18
4.2.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 20
Figure 4.1 ADAM-6015 RTD Input Wiring ................................. 20
4.2.3 Address Assignment ................................................................... 20
ADAM-6017 8-ch Analog Input/2-ch Digital Output Module.................... 20
4.3.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 20
Figure 4.2 ADAM-6017 Jumper Switches.................................. 22
4.3.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 23
Figure 4.3 ADAM-6017 Analog Input Wiring............................. 23
Figure 4.4 ADAM-6017 Analog Input Type Setting.................... 23
Figure 4.5 ADAM-6017 Digital Output Wiring ............................ 23
4.3.3 Address Assignment ................................................................... 24
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4.5
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ADAM-6018 Isolated Thermocouple Input/8-ch Digital Output Module .. 24
Figure 4.6 ADAM-6018 8-ch Thermocouple Input..................... 24
4.4.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 25
4.4.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 26
Figure 4.7 ADAM-6018 Thermocouple Input Wiring.................. 26
Figure 4.8 ADAM-6018 Digital Output Wiring............................ 26
4.4.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 26
ADAM-6018+ 8-ch Isolated Thermocouple Input module ....................... 27
4.5.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 27
4.5.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 28
Figure 4.9 ADAM-6018+ thermocouple wiring........................... 28
ADAM-6024 12-ch Isolated Universal I/O Module .................................. 28
4.6.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 28
Figure 4.10ADAM-6024-A1E Jumper Settings........................... 30
Figure 4.11ADAM-6024-D Jumper Settings ............................... 30
4.6.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 31
Figure 4.12ADAM-6024 Analog I/O Wiring................................. 31
Figure 4.13ADAM-6024 Digital Input Wiring............................... 31
Figure 4.14ADAM-6024 Digital Output Wiring............................ 32
4.6.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 32
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Introduction to Digital ADAM-6000 I/O
Modules33
5.1
5.2
Digital I/O and Relay Modules ................................................................ 34
ADAM-6050 18-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module ....................................... 34
5.2.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 34
5.2.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 35
Figure 5.1 ADAM-6050 Digital Input Wiring............................... 35
Figure 5.2 ADAM-6050 Digital Output Wiring............................ 35
5.2.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 36
ADAM-6051 14-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module w/2-ch Counter .............. 36
5.3.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 36
5.3.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 37
Figure 5.3 ADAM-6051 Digital Input Wiring............................... 37
Figure 5.4 ADAM-6051 Counter (Frequency) Input................... 38
Figure 5.5 ADAM-6051 Digital Output Wiring............................ 38
5.3.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 38
ADAM-6052 16-ch Source-Type Isolated Digital I/O Module.................. 38
5.4.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 39
Figure 5.6 ADAM-6052 Jumper Settings................................... 40
5.4.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 41
Figure 5.7 ADAM-6052 Digital Input Wiring............................... 41
Figure 5.8 ADAM-6052 Digital Output Wiring............................ 42
5.4.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 42
ADAM-6060 6-ch Digital Input/6-ch Relay Module ................................. 42
5.5.1 Specifications.............................................................................. 42
5.5.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 44
Figure 5.9 ADAM-6060 Digital Input Wiring............................... 44
Figure 5.10ADAM-6060 Relay Output Wiring............................. 44
5.5.3 Address Assignment................................................................... 44
ADAM-6066 6-ch Digital Input/6-ch Power Relay Module ...................... 45
5.6.1 Specifications:............................................................................. 45
5.6.2 Application Wiring ....................................................................... 46
Figure 5.11ADAM-6066 Digital Input Wiring............................... 46
Figure 5.12ADAM-6066 Relay Output Wiring............................. 46
Digital Output Diagnostic Function.......................................................... 47
5.7.1 How to Obtain the Digital Output Diagnostic Status ................... 48
Figure 5.13Abnormal DO Diagnostic Status............................... 48
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
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Figure 5.14Normal DO Diagnostic Status................................... 49
Chapter
6
System Configuration Guide ............51
6.1
6.2
6.3
System Requirements............................................................................. 52
Installing Adam/Apax .NET Utility ........................................................... 52
Adam/Apax .NET Utility Overview........................................................... 52
Figure 6.1 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Operation Window ............. 53
6.3.1 Menu Bar .................................................................................... 53
6.3.2 Toolbar........................................................................................ 54
Figure 6.2 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Toolbar............................... 54
6.3.3 Module Tree Display Area .......................................................... 55
Figure 6.3 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Module Display Area.......... 55
6.3.4 Status Display Area .................................................................... 55
6.3.5 Configuration of ADAM-6000 Modules ....................................... 56
Figure 6.4 Adam/Apax .NET Utility - Searching for Devices...... 56
6.3.6 Group Configuration.................................................................... 64
6.3.7 I/O Configuration......................................................................... 66
Figure 6.5 All-Channel, Individual Channel, and GCL Configuration Controls ............................................................. 66
Analog Input Modules (ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018,
ADAM-6018+) ......................................................................................... 67
6.4.1 All-Channel Configuration ........................................................... 67
Figure 6.6 Channels Range Configuration Area........................ 67
Figure 6.7 Analog Input Trend Log ........................................... 70
6.4.2 Individual Channel Configuration ................................................ 72
Figure 6.8 Analog Input Alarm Mode Configuration................... 72
Universal I/O Modules (ADAM-6024)...................................................... 74
6.5.1 All-Channel Configuration ........................................................... 74
Figure 6.9 ADAM-6024 Channel Configuration ......................... 74
Figure 6.10ADAM-6024 Output Tab ........................................... 75
Universal Digital I/O Modules (ADAM-6050, ADAM-6051- ADAM-6052,
ADAM-6060, ADAM-6066)...................................................................... 75
6.6.1 All-Channel Configuration ........................................................... 75
6.6.2 Individual Channel Configuration ................................................ 77
Figure 6.11Digital Input Modes................................................... 77
Figure 6.12Digital Output Modes ................................................ 80
Figure 6.13Graph Explaining Low to High Delay Output Mode .. 82
Figure 6.14Graph Explaining Low to High Delay Output Mode .. 83
Introduction to P2P Functions ................................................................. 84
6.7.1 P2P Communication Modes ....................................................... 84
Figure 6.15Basic Mode for P2P.................................................. 84
Figure 6.16Advanced mode for P2P........................................... 85
6.7.2 P2P Communication Methods .................................................... 85
6.7.3 P2P Event Triggers..................................................................... 86
How to Configure P2P Functions ............................................................ 86
Figure 6.17Peer to Peer/Event Tab ............................................ 86
6.8.1 Basic Mode Configuration........................................................... 87
Figure 6.18P2P Basic Mode Configuration................................. 87
6.8.2 Advanced Mode Configuration.................................................... 88
Figure 6.19P2P Advanced Mode Configuration ......................... 88
Figure 6.20Copy One Setting to Other Channels ....................... 89
ADAM-6000 Web Server......................................................................... 90
6.9.1 HTML 5 ....................................................................................... 90
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
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Planning Your Application Program 93
7.1
7.2
Introduction ............................................................................................. 94
ADAM .NET Class Library....................................................................... 94
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7.4
7.5
7.6
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Figure 7.1 Modifying ADAM-6050 .NET .................................... 95
Figure 7.2 Execute the sample code and configure your ADAM
module...................................................................... 95
Modbus Protocol for ADAM-6000 Modules............................................. 96
7.3.1 Modbus Protocol Structure ......................................................... 96
7.3.2 Modbus Function Code Introductions ......................................... 96
ASCII Commands for ADAM-6000 Modules......................................... 101
7.4.1 ASCII Syntax ............................................................................ 101
7.4.2 System Command Set.............................................................. 101
7.4.3 Analog Input Command Set...................................................... 106
7.4.4 Analog Input Alarm Command Set ........................................... 117
7.4.5 Universal I/O Command Set ..................................................... 122
7.4.6 Digital I/O Command Set .......................................................... 129
SNMP for ADAM-6000 Modules ........................................................... 132
7.5.1 ADAM MIB file .......................................................................... 132
7.5.2 SNMP Trap Configuration......................................................... 132
Figure 7.3 Trap Configuration Using Adam/Apax .NET Utility. 133
7.5.3 SNMP OID Value...................................................................... 134
MQTT for ADAM-6000 modules ........................................................... 135
7.6.1 Introduction of MQTT................................................................ 135
7.6.2 MQTT Format for ADAM module.............................................. 135
7.6.3 MQTT Configuration ................................................................. 140
7.6.4 How to Start MQTT with ADAM-6000 Modules ........................ 145
7.6.5 Real-Time Clock ....................................................................... 147
7.6.6 SNTP Configuration Using Adam/Apax .NET Utility ................. 147
7.6.7 SNTP Configuration Using ASCII Commands.......................... 148
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Graphic Condition Logic (GCL) ..... 149
8.1
8.2
Overview ............................................................................................... 150
GCL Configuration Environment ........................................................... 150
Figure 8.1 GCL Configuration Environment ............................ 151
Figure 8.2 Four Stages for One Logic Rule............................. 152
Configuring the Four Stages of a Logic Rule ........................................ 153
8.3.1 Input Condition Stage ............................................................... 153
Figure 8.3 Input Condition Stage Configuration ...................... 154
Figure 8.4 Scaling Function of Analog Input Mode.................. 154
Figure 8.5 Engineer Unit and Current Value ........................... 155
8.3.2 Logic Stage............................................................................... 157
Figure 8.6 Logic Stage Configuration ...................................... 157
8.3.3 Execution Stage........................................................................ 158
Figure 8.7 Execution Stage Configuration............................... 159
Figure 8.8 Send to Next Rule Function ................................... 160
Figure 8.9 The Next Logic Rule............................................... 160
8.3.4 Output Stage............................................................................. 161
Figure 8.10Output Stage Configuration.................................... 161
Figure 8.11Remote Message Output ....................................... 164
Internal Flag for Logic Cascade and Feedback .................................... 166
8.4.1 Logic Cascade .......................................................................... 166
Figure 8.12Local Logic Cascade Architecture.......................... 166
Figure 8.13Configuration of Logic Rule 1 ................................. 166
Figure 8.14Configuration of Logic Rule 2 ................................. 167
Figure 8.15Configuration of Logic Rule 3 ................................. 167
Figure 8.16Distributed Logic Cascade ..................................... 168
Figure 8.17Configuration of Logic Rule 1 ................................. 168
Figure 8.18Configuration of Logic Rule 2 ................................. 168
Figure 8.19Configuration of Logic Rule 3 ................................. 168
8.4.2 Feedback .................................................................................. 169
Figure 8.20Building Logic Feedback ........................................ 169
8.3
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8.6
Logic Download and Online Monitoring ................................................ 169
Figure 8.21Online Monitoring Function..................................... 170
Figure 8.22GCL Execution Sequence ...................................... 171
Typical Applications with GCL............................................................... 171
Figure 8.23Ladder Diagram for On/Off Control ........................ 172
Figure 8.24GCL Logic for On/Off Control ................................. 172
Figure 8.25Time Chart for Sequence Control........................... 173
Figure 8.26GCL Logic for Sequence Control (Turns On in Sequence and Remains On)....................................... 173
Figure 8.27Time Chart for 12 Digital Inputs to 1 Digital Output 174
Figure 8.28GCL Logic for 12 Digital Inputs to 1 Digital Output. 174
Figure 8.29Time Chart for Flicker Applications......................... 175
Figure 8.30GCL Logic for Flicker.............................................. 175
Figure 8.31Time Chart for Rising Edge .................................... 175
Figure 8.32Ladder Diagram for Rising Edge ............................ 176
Figure 8.33GCL Logic for Rising Edge ..................................... 176
Figure 8.34Time Chart for Falling Edge.................................... 177
Figure 8.35Ladder Diagram for Falling Edge............................ 177
Figure 8.36GCL Logic for Falling Edge .................................... 177
Figure 8.37Time Chart for Sequence Control (Continuously Turn
On and Off in Sequence)........................................ 178
Figure 8.38GCL Logic for Sequence Control (Continuously Turn
On and Off in Sequence)........................................ 178
Figure 8.39GCL Logic for Event Trigger (Only Occurs Once) .. 179
Figure 8.40Event Trigger Configuration (Only Occurs Once)... 179
Appendix A
Design Worksheets .........................181
Appendix B
Data Formats and I/O Ranges ........185
B.1
B.2
ADAM-6000 Command Data Formats .................................................. 186
Figure B.1 Request Comment Structure .................................. 186
Figure B.2 Response Comment Structure ............................... 186
ADAM-6000 I/O Modbus Mapping Tables ............................................ 191
Appendix C
Grounding Reference ......................221
C.1
Field Grounding and Shielding Application ........................................... 222
C.1.1 Overview ................................................................................... 222
Grounding ............................................................................................. 222
C.2.1 The Earth as a Reference......................................................... 222
Figure C.1 Thinking of the Earth as a Ground.......................... 222
C.2.2 Frame Grounds and Grounding Bars........................................ 223
Figure C.2 Grounding Bar ........................................................ 223
Figure C.3 Figure C.3: Normal and Common Mode................. 223
C.2.3 Normal Mode and Common Mode............................................ 223
Figure C.4 Normal and Common Mode ................................... 224
C.2.4 Wire impedance ........................................................................ 224
Figure C.5 High Voltage Transmission.................................... 224
Figure C.6 Wire Impedance ..................................................... 225
C.2.5 Single-Point Grounding............................................................. 225
Figure C.7 Single-Point Grounding .......................................... 225
Figure C.8 Single point grounding............................................ 225
Shielding ............................................................................................... 226
C.3.1 Cable Shield.............................................................................. 226
Figure C.9 Single Isolation Cable............................................. 226
Figure C.10Double Isolation Cable ........................................... 226
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C.5
System Shielding ...................................................................... 227
Figure C.11System Shielding ................................................... 227
Figure C.12The Characteristics of the Cable............................ 227
Figure C.13System Shielding (1).............................................. 228
Figure C.14System Shielding (2).............................................. 228
Noise Reduction Techniques ................................................................ 228
Figure C.15Noise Reduction Techniques ................................. 229
Checklist ............................................................................................... 229
Appendix D
REST for ADAM-6000...................... 231
D.1
D.2
REST Introduction................................................................................. 232
REST Resources for ADAM.................................................................. 232
D.2.1 Analoginput............................................................................... 232
D.2.2 Analogoutput............................................................................. 233
D.2.3 Digitalinput ................................................................................ 234
D.2.4 Digitaloutput.............................................................................. 235
D.2.5 Counter ..................................................................................... 236
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Chapter
1
1
Understanding Your
System
1.1 Introduction
ADAM-6000 series Ethernet-based data acquisition and control (DA&C) modules
provide I/O, data acquisition, and networking capabilities in one module, allowing you
to build a cost-effective distributed monitoring and control solution for a wide variety
of applications. Through a standard Ethernet network, ADAM-6000 modules can
retrieve I/O values from sensors and can publish them as real-time I/O values to networking nodes via LAN, intranet, or the Internet. With Ethernet-enabled technology,
ADAM-6000 modules allow you to build up a cost-effective DA&C system for building
automation, environmental monitoring, facility management, and e-manufacturing
applications. Figure 1-1 gives a brief overview of a system architecture that can be
adopted for ADAM-6000 modules.
Figure 1.1 ADAM-6000 Module System Architecture
1.2 Major Features
Ethernet-Enabled DA&C I/O Modules
ADAM-6000 modules are based on the widely utilized Ethernet networking standard,
which is employed in most business environments. You can easily add ADAM-6000
series I/O modules to existing Ethernet networks or use them in new Ethernetenabled e-manufacturing networks. This series of modules supports 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet and Modbus/TCP over TCP/IP for data connectivity, and UDP over Ethernet. With UDP/IP, ADAM-6000 series I/O modules can actively transmit data streams
to up to eight Ethernet nodes. Through Ethernet networking, HMI/SCADA systems,
and controllers, you can access and acquire real-time data from ADAM-6000 Ethernet-enabled DA&C modules. The data can then be integrated with business systems
to derive valuable business information.
Note!
Some intelligent functions are only provided with the ADAM-6000-CE
version. See Appendix F for further details.
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Remote Monitoring and Diagnosis
Previous differences in communication modes and data formats made it difficult to
implement automation control and monitoring in IT-based infrastructure. In particular,
users had to convert data to transform I/O datastreams from SCADA systems before
transfer to a database or IT management system.
ADAM-6000 modules integrate the latest web language (HTML 5) and web-based
architectural style (REST) with basic authentication for users to remotely acquire I/O
data in any smart device web service without routing from the SCADA system. As an
example, a smartphone web browser can now be used to remotely access an I/O
module via HTTP.
Each ADAM-6000 module features a pre-built I/O module web page for displaying
real-time I/O data, alarms, and module status via LAN or the Internet. Using any popular Internet browser, you can perform monitoring from both local and remote sites.
Furthermore, web-enabled monitoring can be completed immediately without requiring any programming.
Modbus/TCP Protocol
ADAM-6000 modules support the widely used industry standard Modbus/TCP protocol, enabling you to connect with any Ethernet controllers or HMI/SCADA software
that supports Modbus/TCP. Advantech also provides an OPC server for Modbus/TCP
so that ADAM-6000 I/O module datastreams can be integrated with OPC clientenabled software, thus freeing you from having to develop new drivers.
Customized Web Page
Since ADAM-6000 modules have a default built-in web page, you can monitor and
control the I/O status from any location by using Internet Explorer. Moreover, customized web pages can be uploaded to ADAM-6000 modules for individual applications.
Advantech provides sample code in JavaScript* as a reference for you to design your
own operator interface and then upload it to the specific ADAM-6000 modules via
Adam/Apax .NET Utility.
Modbus/TCP Software Support
The firmware for ADAM-6000 modules has a built-in Modbus/TCP server. Advantech
provides the ADAM .NET Class Library and Adam/Apax .NET Utility for module con3
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Mixed I/O for All Applications
The ADAM-6000 series' mixed I/O design provides a cost-effective I/O option for
application systems. The most commonly used I/O types for single-function units are
available in a single module. This design concept not only saves I/O usage as well as
costs, but it also speeds up I/O operations. For small DA&C system or standalone
control units in medium-large systems, the ADAM-6000 series' mixed I/O design can
easily fit your application needs with only one or two modules. With additional
embedded control modules, these modules can be used to easily create a localized,
less complex, and more distributed I/O architecture.
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Intelligent I/O Modules
Upgraded from traditional I/O modules, all ADAM-6000 series modules have pre-built
intelligent functions that can enhance system capabilities. For example, the digital
input modules provide counter and totalizer functions; the digital output modules provide pulse output and delay output functions; the analog input modules provide
descriptive statistical data calculations (e.g., min., max., and mean); and the analog
output modules provide a PID loop control function.
figuration and customization. You can configure ADAM modules using this utility, and
it can be integrated with any human-machine (HMI) software that supports Modbus/
TCP. You can also purchase Advantech OPC Server to configure the Modbus/TCP
settings.
1.3 Specifications
Ethernet
Wiring
Bus Connection
Comm. Protocol
10/100BASE-T
UTP (Cat 5 or later)
RJ45 modular jack
Modbus/TCP on TCP/IP and UDP
Up to 100 Mbps
Unregulated 10 to 30 VDC
Data Transfer Rate
Status Indicator
Case
Screw Terminal Block
Note!
Power, CPU, Communication
(Link, Collide, 10/100 Mbps, Tx, Rx)
PC with captive mounting hardware
Accepts wire size #14-28 AWG, stripped length: 6.5 mm
Although the equipment is designed to operate below 30% humidity,
static electricity problems are more common at lower humidity levels.
Ensure you take adequate precautions when handling the equipment.
We recommend using grounding straps, anti-static floor coverings, and
other protection measures if you use the equipment in low-humidity
environments.
1.4 Dimensions
The following dimensions are given in millimeters. These dimensions are common for
all ADAM-6000 modules.
Figure 1.2 ADAM-6000 Module Dimensions
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There are two LEDs on the front panel of ADAM-6000 modules. Each LED has two
indicators to represent system status:
Color
Indication
Behavior
Orange (when
Status Status and Link
are on at the
same time)
Red Blink
Module is normally running
Link
Green On
Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps
Red On
Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps
Green Blink
Module is transmitting or receiving data
Orange (when
Speed speed and COM
are on at the
same time)
COM
Color
Red On for 30s When user enable LOCATE function
For ADAM-6050-D1 and ADAM-6060-D1, the LED:
LED
Color
Indication
Behavior
Red Blink
Module is normally running
Status
Red On for 30s When user enable LOCATE function
Link
Green On
Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps
Speed
Red On
Ethernet speed is 100 Mbps
COM
Green Blink
Module is transmitting or receiving data
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Understanding Your System
LED
Chapter 1
1.5 LED Status
How to Locate Your Module
ADAM-6000 modules also have a locate function to help you physically identify a
specific module that you may be looking for. When this function is enabled, the Status
LED will remain red for 30 s. In Adam/Apax .NET Utility, you can enable the locate
function by clicking Enable in the Information tab.
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Chapter
2
2
Hardware Selection
Guidelines
2.1 Selecting an I/O Module
To organize an ADAM-6000 remote DA&C system, you will need to select I/O modules to act as an interface between the host PC and field devices or sensors. The following should be considered when deciding which I/O modules to select.
What types of I/O signals does your system use?
How many inputs and outputs does your system require?
How many modules are required for distributed I/O point arrangement?
How will you arrange the modules to handle I/O points in individual areas of the
installation site?
How many hubs will you require to connect all of the modules?
What is the required voltage range for each I/O module?
What isolation environment is required for each I/O module?
What are the noise and distance limitations for each I/O module?
Examples of I/O module selection considerations are detailed in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1: I/O Selection Guidelines
Type of I/O
Module
Example Operations
Discrete input
module and
block I/O
module
Selector switches, push buttons, photoelectric eyes, limit switches, circuit breakers,
Input modules sense ON/OFF
proximity switches, level switches, motor
or OPENED/CLOSED signals
starter contacts, relay contacts, and thumbwheel switches
Explanation
Discrete output
Alarms, control relays, fans, lights, horns,
module and
valves, motor starters, and solenoids
block I/O
module
Thermocouple signals, RTD signals, temAnalog input
perature transducers, pressure transducers,
module
load cell transducers, humidity transducers,
flow transducers, potentiometers.
Analog output
module
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electric motor drives, analog meters
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Output module signals interface with ON/OFF or
OPENED/CLOSED devices
Convert continuous analog
signals into input values for a
host device
Set a host device’s output to
analog signals (generally
through transducers) for field
devices
Use an RJ-45 connector to connect the Ethernet port of ADAM-6000 modules to a
hub. The cable employed for the connection should be a Cat 3 (10 Mbps) or Cat 5
(100 Mbps) UTP/STP cable, both of which comply with EIA/TIA 586 specifications.
The maximum length between a hub and any ADAM-6000 module is 100 m (approx.
330 ft).
Chapter 2
2.2 Selecting a Link Terminal and Cable
Hardware Selection Guidelines
Figure 2.1 Connecting ADAM-6000 Modules to an Ethernet Terminal via Cable
Table 2.2: Ethernet RJ-45 Port Pin Assignment Chart
PIN Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Signal
RD+
RDTD+
(Not used)
(Not used)
TD(Not used)
(Not used)
Function
Receive (+)
Receive (-)
Transmit (+)
Transmit (-)
-
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2.3 Selecting an Operator Interface
To complete your DA&C system, it is necessary to select an operator interface. Supporting the Modbus/TCP protocol, ADAM-6000 modules can easily be integrated into
different systems for various applications.
The real-time status of ADAM-6000 modules can be read from a web page using the
following browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9 or later)
Google Chrome (version 30 or later)
Safari (version 6 or later)
Mozilla Firefox (version 25 or later)
If you want to integrate ADAM-6000 modules with HMI software in a SCADA system,
HMI software packages that support Modbus/TCP can be used. Examples are as follows:
Advantech PM Designer
Wonderware InTouch
Any software that supports the Modbus/TCP protocol
You can also purchase Advantech OPC Server, a highly user-friendly data exchange
tool. Any HMI software designed with OPC Client can be employed to access ADAM6000 modules.
To develop your own applications, the Adam .NET Class Library is ideal for building
up user interfaces.
With these ready-to-go software packages, tasks such as remote data acquisition,
process control, historical trending, and data analysis require only a few keystrokes
to utilize.
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Chapter
3
3
Hardware Installation
Guide
3.1 Interface Introduction
Package Contents and System Requirements
Prior to installing ADAM-6000 modules, please check the following.
The package should contain the following contents:
ADAM-6000 module with one bracket and DIN-rail adapter
ADAM-6000 module user manual
The minimum specifications for the host computer are listed as follows:
Microsoft Windows XP/7
32 MB RAM
20 MB of hard disk space
VGA color monitor
CD-ROM drive
Mouse or other pointing device
10/100 Mbps Ethernet card
The following equipment will also be required to complete the installation:
Ethernet hub (at least 2 ports)
Two Ethernet cables with an RJ-45 connector
Power supply for the ADAM-6000 module (+10 to 30 V, unregulated)
Grounding Connector
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ADAM-6000 modules are compact units that can be installed with a panel mounting
bracket or a DIN rail mounting bracket.
3.2.1 Panel Mounting
Figure 3.1 Panel Mounting Bracket Dimensions
Figure 3.2 How to Fix a Module on the Mounting Bracket
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Before installing the ADAM-6000 module, you should determine the optimal placement in a panel or cabinet by referring the bracket dimensions shown in Figure 3.1.
First, fix the bracket and then fix the ADAM-6000 module on the bracket, as shown in
Figure 3.2.
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3.2 Mounting Options
3.2.2 DIN Rail Mounting
The ADAM-6000 module can also be secured to a cabinet by using DIN rails. First,
fix the ADAM-6000 module to the DIN rail adapter (Figure 3-3) and then secure it on
the DIN rail (Figure 3-4). When mounting the module on the rail, you should consider
using end brackets at each end of the rail in order to prevent the module from sliding.
Figure 3.3 How to Fix a Module on the DIN Rail Adapter
Figure 3.4 How to Secure a Module to a DIN Rail
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Chapter 3
This section provides basic information on wiring the power supply, I/O units, and network connection.
3.3.1 Power Supply Wiring
Although ADAM-6000/TCP systems are designed for a standard industrial unregulated 24 VDC power supply, they accept any power unit that supplies input power
within the range of +10 to 30 VDC. Power supply ripple must be limited to 200 mV
peak-to-peak, and the immediate ripple voltage should be maintained between +10
and 30 VDC. Screw terminals +Vs and GND are for wiring the power supply.
Note!
The wires should be at least 2 mm in diameter.
Figure 3.5 How to Connect the Module Power Wires
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3.3 Wiring and Connections
We advise using the following standard colors (which are also indicated on the modules) for the power lines:
+Vs (R) Red
GND (B)Black
3.3.2 I/O Module Wiring
A plug-in screw terminal block is used for the interface between I/O modules and field
devices. The following information must be considered when connecting electrical
devices to I/O modules.
The terminal block accepts Wire Size #14~28 AWG (stripped length: 6.5 mm)
Always use a continuous length of wire; do not combine wires
Use the shortest possible wire length
Use wire trays for routing where possible
Avoid running wires near high-energy wiring
Avoid running input wiring proximal to output wiring
Avoid creating sharp bends in the wires
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Chapter
4
4
Introduction to Analog
ADAM-6000 I/O
Modules
4.1 Analog Input Modules
Analog input modules use an A/D converter to convert sensor voltage, current, thermocouple, and RTD signals into data, which are then translated into engineering
units. When prompted by the host computer, the data are sent via standard 10/
100BASE-T Ethernet. The current status can then be read using a pre-built webpage
or any HMI software that supports Modbus/TCP. Analog input modules protect your
equipment from ground loops and power surges by providing opto-isolation of the A/
D input as well as transformer-based isolation.
4.2 ADAM-6015 7-ch Isolated RTD Input Module
The ADAM-6015 is a 16-bit, 7-ch RTD input module with programmable input ranges
on all channels. It accepts various RTD inputs (PT100, PT1000, Balco 500, and Ni),
and data are transmitted to the host computer in engineering units (°C). Each analog
channel can be configured to an independent range, thus allowing individual channels to be used simultaneously in different applications.
4.2.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: Modbus/TCP,TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
High-Speed Mode (DE Version Only)
In high-speed mode, the maximum total sample rate is 1 kHz (i.e., if 7 channels are
used, then the sampling rate will be 1000/7, which is approximately 142 Hz per channel). This will be influenced by the number of connected Modbus clients and the
Ethernet quality. To maximize performance in high-speed mode, any channels that
are not in use should be disabled; otherwise, the accuracy may be affected.
Note!
When using a calibrator to simulate resistors in high-speed mode, no
more than one channel should be enabled.
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Built-in TVS/ESD protection
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 2.5 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -10~70°C
Storage temperature: -20~80°C
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Analog Input
Channels: 7 (differential)
Input impedance: >10 MΩ
Input connections: 2- or 3-wire
Input types: Pt 100/1000, Balco 500, and Ni 518 RTD
RTD types and temperature range:
– Pt 100:
-50~150°C
0~100°C
0~200°C
0~400°C
-200~200°C
IEC RTD 100 Ω (α = 0.0385)
JIS RTD 100 Ω (α = 0.0392)
– Pt 1000:
-40~160°C
– Balco 500: -30~120°C
– Ni 518:
-80~100°C
0~100°C
Accuracy:
– ±0.1% or better
– ±0.5% or better (high-speed mode)
(measured by 3-wire RTD)
Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
Zero drift: ±6 mV/°C
Resolution: 16-bit
Sample rate (total):
– 10 Hz
– 1 kHz (high-speed mode; DE version only)
CMR @ 50/60 Hz: 90 dB (not supported in high-speed mode)
NMR @ 50/60 Hz: 60 dB (not supported in high-speed mode)
Wire burnout detection
Overvoltage protection: ±35 VDC
4.2.2 Application Wiring
Figure 4.1 ADAM-6015 RTD Input Wiring
Note: * RTD6 and RTD5 share the same COM.
4.2.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 module I/O
channels in the system are defined by a simple rule. See Appendix B.2.1 for information on mapping the I/O addresses.
4.3 ADAM-6017 8-ch Analog Input/2-ch Digital
Output Module
The ADAM-6017 is a 16-bit, 8-ch analog differential input module with programmable
input ranges on all channels. The module has been designed with eight analog inputs
and two digital outputs. The accepted input types are millivolt (±150, ±500, 0~150,
0~500 mV), voltage (±1, ±5, ±10, 0~1, 0~5, 0~10 V), and current (0~20, 4~20, ±20
mA) signals, and data are transmitted to the host computer in engineering units (mV,
V, or mA). Each analog channel can be configured to an independent range, thus
allowing individual channels to be used simultaneously in different applications.
4.3.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Protocols: MQTT, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
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Overcurrent protection (max.): 2 A
Leakage current: 200 µA (max.) for D version
General
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 2.7 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temp (exclusive of RTC function): -20~70°C (-40~70°C for D version)
Storage temp (exclusive of RTC function): -30~80°C (-40~85°C for D version)
Watchdog timer (system): 1.6 s
RTC (D version only): ISO8601 format
Note!
The operation/storage temperature for the RTC function is -30~70°C.
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Digital Output
Channels: 2
Sink type: Open collector to 30 V, 100 mA (max. load)
Power dissipation: 300 mW for each module
Output-delay on: 100 µs
Output-delay off: 150 µs
Overvoltage protection (max.): 42 VDC
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Analog Input
Channels: 8 (differential)
Input impedance: >10 MΩ (voltage), 120 Ω (current)
Input type: mV, V, mA
Input range: ±150 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, 0~150 mV, 0~500 mV, 0~1 V,
0~5 V, 0~10 V, 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA, ±20 mA
Accuracy:
– ±0.1% of FSR (voltage) @ 25°C
– ±0.2% of FSR (current) @ 25°C
Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
Zero drift: ±6 mV/°C
Resolution: 16-bit
Sample rate (total):
– 10 Hz
– 100 Hz
CMR @ 50/60 Hz: 90 dB
NMR @ 50/60 Hz: 67 dB
Calibration: Auto calibration
Burnout detection (4~20 mA only)
Common-mode voltage: 350 VDC
Jumper Settings
ADAM-6017-CE
Channel Number
CH0
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
ADAM-6017-AE&BE
Channel Number Select Jumper
CH0
JP6
CH1
JP7
CH2
JP8
CH3
JP1
CH4
JP2
CH5
JP3
CH6
JP4
CH7
JP5
Select Jumper
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
CN8
CN9
CN10
To simplify the jumper settings, for the ADAM-6017 (D version), you can set the analog input type to voltage or current by adjusting the switch without opening the case.
Figure 4.2 ADAM-6017 Jumper Switches
Switch
SW1
Analog input channel
Switch ON
Switch OFF (default)
Note!
CH0
CH1
SW2
CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5
Current input mode
Voltage input mode
CH6
CH7
Using tools wider than 0.65 mm to adjust the switch will result in damage
to the switch.
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4.3.2 Application Wiring
The ADAM-6017 has a 120-Ω resistor built in to each channel; thus, no additional
resistors need to be added for current input measurements. Simply adjust the jumper
setting according to the input type you require. Figure 4.3 shows the jumpers for setting the inputs to voltage mode or current mode.
Figure 4.4 ADAM-6017 Analog Input Type Setting
Figure 4.5 ADAM-6017 Digital Output Wiring
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Figure 4.3 ADAM-6017 Analog Input Wiring
4.3.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 I/O channels you
place in the system are defined by a simple rule. See Appendix B.2.2 for information
on mapping the I/O addresses.
4.4 ADAM-6018 Isolated Thermocouple Input/8-ch
Digital Output Module
The ADAM-6018 is a 16-bit, 8-ch thermocouple input module with programmable
input ranges on all channels. The module has eight thermocouple inputs (Types J, K,
T, E, R, S, and B) and eight digital outputs. Each input can be configured to an independent range, thus allowing individual channels to be used simultaneously in different applications.
Figure 4.6 ADAM-6018 8-ch Thermocouple Input
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Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
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Analog Input
Channels: 8 (differential)
Input impedance: >10 MΩ
Input type: Thermocouple
Thermocouple type and range:
– Type J: 0~760°C
– Type K: 0~1370°C
– Type T: -100~400°C
– Type E: 0~1000°C
– Type R: 500~1750°C
– Type S: 500~1750°C
– Type B: 500~1800°C
Accuracy: ±0.1% or better
Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
Zero drift: ±6 mV/°C
Resolution: 16-bit
Sample rate: 10 Hz
CMR @ 50/60 Hz: 90 dB
NMR @ 50/60 Hz: 60 dB
Overvoltage protection ±35 VDC
Built-in TVS/ESD protection
Wire burnout detection
Digital Output
Channels: 8
Sink type: Open collector to 30 V, 100 mA (max. load)
Power dissipation: 300 mW for each module
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 2 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -10~70°C
Storage temperature: -20~80°C
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Figure 4.7 ADAM-6018 Thermocouple Input Wiring
Figure 4.8 ADAM-6018 Digital Output Wiring
4.4.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 I/O channels you
place in the system are defined by a simple rule. See Appendix B.2.3 for information
on mapping the I/O addresses.
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The ADAM-6018+ is a 16-bit, 8-ch thermocouple input module with programmable
input ranges on all channels. The module has eight thermocouple inputs (Types J, K,
T, E, R, S, and B) and eight digital outputs. Each input can be configured to an independent range, thus allowing individual channels to be used simultaneously in different applications.
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP, ARP,
MQTT and SNMP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
Thermocouple Input
Channels: 8 (differential)
Input type: Thermocouple
Thermocouple type and range:
– Type J: 0~760°C
– Type K: 0~1370°C
– Type T: -100~400°C
– Type E: 0~1000°C
– Type R: 500~1750°C
– Type S: 500~1750°C
– Type B: 500~1800°C
Accuracy@25°C: (mount in vertical direction as fig 3.4 shown)
– Type J,K,E,R,S: ±0.1% FSR Max
– Type B: ±0.15% FSR Max
– Type T: ±0.2% FSR Max
Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
Zero drift: ±6 mV/°C
Resolution: 16-bit
Sample rate: 10 Hz
Overvoltage protection ±35 VDC
Built-in TVS/ESD protection
Wire burnout detection
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 1 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -40~70°C
Storage temperature: -40~85°C
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Chapter 4
4.5 ADAM-6018+ 8-ch Isolated Thermocouple Input
module
4.5.2 Application Wiring
Figure 4.9 ADAM-6018+ thermocouple wiring
4.6 ADAM-6024 12-ch Isolated Universal I/O Module
The ADAM-6024 is a 12-ch universal I/O module with programmable input ranges on
all channels. The module has six analog inputs, two analog outputs, two digital
inputs, and two digital outputs. The analog input channels are 16-bit universal signal
inputs, accepting voltage (±10 V) and current (0~20, 4~20 mA) signals. The analog
output channels are 12-bit outputs for volts (0~10 V) and current (0~20 mA, 4~20
mA). Each analog channel can be configured to an independent range, thus allowing
individual channels to be used simultaneously in different applications.
4.6.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: Modbus/TCP,TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP and ARP
Receives data from other modules that support P2P and GCL functionality, and
generates analog output signals (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8 for more detail
about P2P and GCL)
Analog Input
Channels: 6 (differential)
Range: ±10 VDC, 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA
Input impedance: 20 MΩ
Accuracy: ±0.1% of FSR at 25°C
Resolution: 16-bit
CMR @ 50/60 Hz: 90 dB
NMR @ 50/60 Hz: 60 dB
Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
Zero drift: ±6 uV/°C
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
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Accuracy: ±0.1% of FSR at 25°C
Resolution: 12-bit
Current load resistor: 500 Ω (max.)
Voltage load resistor: 1 kΩ (min.)
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Drift: ±50 ppm/°C
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Analog Output
Channels: 2
Range: 0~10 VDC, 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA
Digital Input
Channels: 2
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: close to GND
– Logic level 1: open
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Digital Output
Channels: 2
Sink type: Open collector to 30 V, 100 mA (max.)
Power dissipation: 300 mW for each module
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 4W@24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -40~70°C
Storage temperature: -40~85°C
Jumper Settings (ADAM-6024-A1E)
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Channel
AI0
AI1
AI2
AI3
AI4
AI5
AO0
AO1
Jumper
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
J10
Current
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Voltage
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Figure 4.10 ADAM-6024-A1E Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings (ADAM-6024-D)
The jumpers are for changing AI channel type between Current Mode and Voltage
Mode (Default)
Channel
Jumper
Current Mode
Voltage Mode (Default)
AI0
AI1
AI2
AI3
AI4
AI5
JAI1
JAI2
JAI3
JAI4
JAI5
JAI6
1-2 Short
1-2 Short
1-2 Short
1-2 Short
1-2 Short
1-2 Short
2-3 Short
2-3 Short
2-3 Short
2-3 Short
2-3 Short
2-3 Short
Figure 4.11 ADAM-6024-D Jumper Settings
Note!
Analog output of ADAM-6024-D doesn't need jump setting.
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Figure 4.13 ADAM-6024 Digital Input Wiring
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Figure 4.12 ADAM-6024 Analog I/O Wiring
Figure 4.14 ADAM-6024 Digital Output Wiring
4.6.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 I/O channels you
place in the system are defined by a simple rule. See Appendix B.2.4 for information
on mapping the I/O addresses.
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Chapter
5
5
Introduction to Digital
ADAM-6000 I/O
Modules
5.1 Digital I/O and Relay Modules
Digital I/O modules can be connected to digital sensors and actuators. These modules support both dry and wet contact for different applications. Relays, on the other
hand, are electrically operated switches. Relay modules are typically employed to
control a circuit by using a low-power signal. When prompted by the host computer,
data are sent through a standard 10/100BASE-T Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b WLAN.
You can read/set the digital I/O status via a pre-built web page or HMI software that
supports the Modbus/TCP protocol.
5.2 ADAM-6050 18-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module
The ADAM-6050 is a high-density I/O module with a built-in 10/100BASE-T interface
for seamless Ethernet connectivity. The module has 12 digital inputs and 6 digital outputs with 2000 VDC isolation protection. All inputs have a latch function for handling
important signal handling, and they can be used as 3-kHz counter and frequency
input channels. The outputs support pulse output.
5.2.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: MQTT, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP,
DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
Digital Input
Channels: 12
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: Close to GND
– Logic level 1: Open
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Supports 3-kHz counter input (32-bit with overflow flag)
Frequency input range: 0.2~3 kHz
Supports inverted digital input status
Digital Output
Channels: 6
Sink type: Open collector to 30 V, 100 mA (max. load)
Supports 5-kHz pulse output
Supports high-to-low and low-to-high delay output
Leakage current: 200 μA (max.) (D version)
250 uA (max.) (D1 version)
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Power consumption: 2 W (max.) @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20~70°C (D version: -40~70°C)
Storage temperature: -30~80°C (D version: -40~85°C)
5.2.2 Application Wiring
Figure 5.1 ADAM-6050 Digital Input Wiring
Figure 5.2 ADAM-6050 Digital Output Wiring
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Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
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Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
5.2.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 I/O channels you
place in the system are defined by a simple rule. See Appendix B.2.5 for information
on mapping the I/O addresses. All inputs in the ADAM-6050 can be configured to be
used as 32-bit counters (each counter has two addresses: a low word and a high
word) by using Windows Utility (see Section 6.3).
5.3 ADAM-6051 14-ch Isolated Digital I/O Module w/
2-ch Counter
The ADAM-6051 is a high-density digital I/O module with a built-in 10/100BASE-T
interface for seamless Ethernet connectivity. The module has 12 digital inputs, 2
counter channels, and 2 digital outputs with 2000 VDC isolation protection. All digital
inputs have a latch function for important signal handling and can be used as 3-kHz
counter and frequency input channels. The digital outputs support pulse output.
5.3.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: MQTT, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP,
DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
Digital Input
Channels: 12
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: Close to GND
– Logic level 1: Open
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Supports 3-kHz counter input (32-bit with overflow flag)
Supports 3-kHz frequency input
Supports inverted digital input status
Counter Input
Channels: 2 (32-bit with overflow flag)
Maximum count: 4,294,967,295
Frequency range:
– 0.2~4500 Hz (frequency mode)
– 0~4500 Hz (counter mode)
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Digital Output
Channels: 2
Sink type: Open Collector to 30 V, 100 mA (maximum load)
Supports 5-kHz pulse output
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Supports high-to-low and low-to-high delay output
Leakage current: 200 μA (D version)
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General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power consumption: 3 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20~70°C (D version: -40~70°C)
Storage temperature: -30~80°C (D version: -40~85°C)
5.3.2 Application Wiring
Figure 5.3 ADAM-6051 Digital Input Wiring
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Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Figure 5.4 ADAM-6051 Counter (Frequency) Input
Figure 5.5 ADAM-6051 Digital Output Wiring
5.3.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 module I/O
channels you place in the system are defined by a simple rule. Please refer to
Appendix B.2.6 for information on mapping the I/O addresses. All digital inputs in the
ADAM-6051 can be configured to be used as 32-bit counters (each counter has two
addresses: a low word and a high word) by using Windows Utility (see Section 6.3).
5.4 ADAM-6052 16-ch Source-Type Isolated Digital I/
O Module
The ADAM-6052 is a high-density digital I/O module with a built-in 10/100BASE-T
interface for seamless Ethernet connectivity. The module has 8 digital inputs and 8
digital outputs. All inputs have a latch function and can be used as 3-kHz counter and
frequency input channels. The outputs support source-type and pulse output.
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Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: MQTT, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP,
DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Supports 3-kHz counter input (32-bit with overflow flag)
Supports 3-kHz frequency input
Supports inverted digital input status
Digital Output
Channels: 8
Source type: 10~35 VDC, 1 A (per channel)
Note: When operating at 70°C, the maximum total current for DO0~DO3 and
DO4~DO7 is recommended to be less than 3 A
Supports 5-kHz pulse output
Supports high-to-low and low-to-high delay output
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 2 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20~70°C (D version: -40~70°C)
Storage temperature: -30~80°C (D version: -40~85°C)
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Digital Input
Channels: 8
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: Open
– Logic level 1: Close to Ground
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
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Jumper Settings
Figure 5.6 ADAM-6052 Jumper Settings
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The ADAM-6052 supports both dry and wet contact for the inputs. You can change
between dry and wet contact mode by adjusting the jumper.
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Figure 5.7 ADAM-6052 Digital Input Wiring
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5.4.2 Application Wiring
Figure 5.8 ADAM-6052 Digital Output Wiring
5.4.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 module I/O
channels are defined by a simple rule. Please refer to Appendix B.2.7 for information
on mapping the I/O addresses. ADAM-6052 inputs can be configured as 32-bit counters (each counter has two addresses: a low word and high word) by using Adam/
Apax .NET Utility (see Section 6.3).
5.5 ADAM-6060 6-ch Digital Input/6-ch Relay Module
The ADAM-6060 is a high-density I/O module with a 10/100BASE-T interface. Bonding with an Ethernet port and web page, the module provides 6 digital inputs and 6
relay outputs (Form A) and has a contact rating of 120 VAC @ 0.5 A and 30 VDC @ 1
A. All inputs have a latch for important signal handling and can be used as 3-kHz
counter and frequency input channels. The outputs support pulse output.
5.5.1 Specifications
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: MQTT, SNMP, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP,
DHCP, and ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
Digital Input
Channels: 6
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: Close to GND
– Logic level 1: Open
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Supports 3-kHz counter input (32-bit with overflow flag)
Frequency input range: 0.2 Hz~3 kHz
Support inverted digital input status
Keep/discard counter value when powered off
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Relay Output
Channels: 6 (Form A)
Contact rating (Resistive):
– 120 VAC @ 0.5 A
– 30 VDC @ 1 A
Relay-on time: 7 ms
Relay-off time: 3 ms
Total switching time: 10 ms
Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ (min.) @ 500 VDC
Maximum switching rate: 20 operations/min (at rated load)
Electrical endurance
– At 12 V/10 mA: 5 x 107 operations (typical)
– At 6 V/100 mA: 1 x 107 operations (typical)
– At 60 V/500 mA: 5 x 105 operations (typical)
– At 30 V/1000 mA: 1 x 106 operations (typical)
– At 30 V/2000 mA: 2 x 105 operations (typical)
Mechanical endurance
– 108 operations (typical)
Supports pulse output (max. 3 Hz)
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 3 W (max.) @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20~70°C (D version: -40~70°C)
Storage temperature: -30~80° C (D version: -40~85°C)
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Breakdown voltage: 500 VAC (50/60 Hz)
5.5.2 Application Wiring
Figure 5.9 ADAM-6060 Digital Input Wiring
Figure 5.10 ADAM-6060 Relay Output Wiring
5.5.3 Address Assignment
Based on the Modbus/TCP standard, the addresses of ADAM-6000 module I/O
channels you place in the system are defined by a simple rule. Refer to Appendix
B.2.8 for information on mapping the I/O addresses. All inputs in the ADAM-6060 can
be configured to be used as 32-bit counters (each counter consists of two addresses:
a low word and a high word) by using Windows Utility (see Section 6.3).
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The ADAM-6066 is a high-density I/O module with a 10/100BASE-T interface for
seamless Ethernet connectivity. It has 6 digital inputs and 6 high-voltage relay outputs (Form A). The module has a contact rating of 250 VAC @5A and 30 VDC @ 3 A.
All inputs have a latch function for important signal handling and can be used as 3kHz counter and frequency input channels. The outputs support pulse output.
Communication: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
Supported protocols: MQTT,SNMP,Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP,
DHCP, and ARP Modbus/TCP,SNMP,TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DHCP and
ARP
Supports P2P and GCL (see Section 6.7 and Chapter 8)
Digital Input
Channels: 6
Dry contact:
– Logic level 0: Close to GND
– Logic level 1: Open
Wet contact:
– Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC
– Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC
Supports 3-kHz counter input (32-bit with overflow flag)
Supports 3-kHz frequency input
Supports inverted digital input status
Relay Output
Channels: 6 (Form A)
Contact rating (Resistive):
– 250 VAC @ 5 A
– 30 VDC @ 3 A
Breakdown voltage: 500 VAC (50/60 Hz)
Relay on time: 7 ms
Relay off time: 3 ms
Total switching time: 10 ms
Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ (min.) at 500 VDC
Maximum switching rate: 20 operations/min (at rated load)
Electrical endurance: 1 x 105 operations
Mechanical endurance
– 2 x 107 operations (typical)
– (Under no load at an operating frequency of 180 operations/min)
Supports pulse output (max. 3 Hz)
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5.6 ADAM-6066 6-ch Digital Input/6-ch Power Relay
Module
General
Built-in watchdog timer
Isolation protection: 2000 VDC
Power input: Unregulated 10~30 VDC
Power consumption: 2.5 W @ 24 VDC
Power reversal protection
Operating humidity: 20~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage humidity: 0~95% RH (non-condensing)
Operating temperature: -20~70°C (D version: -40~70°C)
Storage temperature: -30~80°C (D version:-40~85°C)
5.6.2 Application Wiring
Figure 5.11 ADAM-6066 Digital Input Wiring
Figure 5.12 ADAM-6066 Relay Output Wiring
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When a digital output is active, a circuit wire break or short to ground will cause the
output to fail. To help clarify such a situation quickly, ADAM-6000 modules (all D versions) have a digital output diagnostic function that can detect abnormalities in the
digital output and issue a notification. The diagnostic status is given according to the
following groups:
Module
ADAM-6017
ADAM-6050-D1
ADAM-6051
ADAM-6052
Output Channel
DO0, DO1
DO0, DO1
DO2, DO3
DO4, DO5
DO 0
DO 1
DO 2
DO 3
DO 4
DO 5
DO 6
DO 7
DO0, DO1
DO0
DO1
DO2
DO3
DO4
DO5
DO6
DO7
Note that for the ADAM-6050 and ADAM-6051, each group corresponds to a pair of
digital outputs, whereas for the ADAM-6052, each group corresponds to an individual
channel. When an error occurs with one or both channels in a group, the diagnostic
status for that group will change. Possible reasons for an abnormality are given as
follows.
For the ADAM-6017, ADAM-6050, and ADAM-6051
When the digital output is not active:
The digital output circuit wire break has occurred (open load)
The digital output connection is short to ground
When the digital output is active:
The output has been exposed to an overcurrent (>1 A)
Note: To ensure that the digital outputs and diagnostic function operate normally,
each digital output should be configured within the specification for individual channels: 30 V, 100 mA (max.).
For the ADAM-6052
When the digital output is active:
The digital output connection is short to ground
The output has been exposed to an overcurrent (>1 A, typical)
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Diagnostic Group
Group 0
Group 0
Group 1
Group 2
Group 0
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 0
Group 0
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
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5.7 Digital Output Diagnostic Function
5.7.1 How to Obtain the Digital Output Diagnostic Status
The digital output diagnostic status can be obtained using Adam/Apax .Net Utility, the
Modbus address, or an ASCII command.
Obtaining the Digital Output Diagnostic Status With Adam/Apax .NET Utility
Since Version 2.05.10B08, Adam/Apax .NET Utility has had a digital output diagnostic function. In the example shown in Figure 5.13, the digital output diagnostic status
is abnormal for Group 1 (DO2~DO3) and Group2 (DO4~DO5) (note that individual
groups will appear in this field only if their status is abnormal; thus, Group 0 does not
appear in this example). This indicates that a problem has occurred with one of these
output channels.
Figure 5.13 Abnormal DO Diagnostic Status
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Obtaining the Digital Output Diagnostic Status With a Modbus Address Value
Address (4X)
Channels
40307
All
Description
Digital output diagnostic status
(for D version)
Attribute
Read
The following table shows the bit positions relative to the groups for the ADAM-6050,
ADAM-6051, and ADAM-6052. The status of the groups can thus be interpreted
according to the value shown in each bit position. The group status values will be displayed as binary values, with Bit 1 being the right-most bit position and Bit 8 being the
left-most bit position.
Bit Position for Modbus
Address 40307
Bit 1
Bit 2
Bit 3
Bit 4
Bit 5
Bit 6
Bit 7
Bit 8
Relative Group for Interpreting the Digital Output Diagnostic
Status Value
ADAM-6052/ADAMADAM-6050
ADAM-6051
6050-D1
Group 0
Group 0
Group 0
Group 1
Group 1
Group 2
Group 2
Group 3
Reserved
Group 4
Reserved
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
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Figure 5.14 Normal DO Diagnostic Status
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In Figure 5.14 the digital output diagnostic status is "All normal" meaning that all
channels in the group are connected correctly (no wire break or short to ground)
before the digital outputs are activated.
Example (ADAM-6050): In the case of the previous example shown in Figure 5.13,
the group status values would be "xxxxx110". Here, Bits 1, 2, and 3 indicate the digital output diagnostic status of Groups 0, 1, and 2, respectively. The group status can
thus be interpreted as follows:
Group 0 = 0 (Normal)
Group 1 = 1 (Abnormal)
Group2 = 1 (Abnormal)
Obtaining the Digital Output Diagnostic Status With an ASCII Command
This example shows the ASCII command and response for requesting the status of
digital outputs.
Syntax
Response
Example
$017
!01(Group#n)…(Group #1)(Group#0)(cr)
Command:
$017
Response:
!01110
Because the ADAM-6050 has three digital output groups for the diagnostic status,
the bit positions from right to left indicate the status of Groups 0~2 are as follows:
Group 0 = 0 (Normal)
Group 1 = 1 (Abnormal)
Group 2 = 1 (Abnormal)
For ADAM-6050-D1, each digital output channel has its own diagnostic status.
Syntax
$017
Response
!01(DO#0)…(DO #n)(DO#0)(cr)
Example
Command:
Response:
DO0 = 1 (Abnormal)
DO2 = 1 (Abnormal)
DO4 = 1 (Abnormal)
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!01101110
DO1 = 0 (Abnormal)
DO3 = 1 (Abnormal)
DO5 = 0 (Normal)
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Guide
6.1 System Requirements
Host Computer
Microsoft Windows XP/7
32 MB RAM
20 MB hard disk space
VGA color monitor
Mouse or other pointing device
10/100-Mbps Ethernet Card
Communication Interface
10/1000-Mbps Ethernet hub (min. 2 ports)
Two Ethernet cables (RJ-45)
Crossover Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
6.2 Installing Adam/Apax .NET Utility
Adam/Apax .NET Utility is an application provided by Advantech for the configuration
and operation of ADAM modules. The installation file can be found on the companion
CD with your ADAM module, and it is also available for download for free at http://
www.advantech.com (click on Download Area under Service & Support for the latest
version). Once installed, a shortcut to the utility will appear on your desktop.
Note: Before installing Adam/Apax .NET Utility, you will need to install .NET Framework 2.0 or later.
6.3 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Overview
Adam/Apax .NET Utility is a graphical interface for configuring and operating ADAM
modules. It is also a convenient tool for testing and monitoring remote DA&C systems. The following text instructions describe how to use the utility.
To start Adam/Apax .NET Utility, double-click the shortcut on the desktop or click the
icon in the start menu folder. When the program is first opened, the main window will
appear as shown in Figure 6.1.
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As shown in the figure, this window has four main areas: 1) the Menu Bar, 2) the
Toolbar, 3) the Module Tree Display Area, and 4) the Status Display Area.
6.3.1 Menu Bar
The menu bar comprises four menus: File, Tools, Setup, and Help. The items under
each menu are described as follows:
File Menu
Open Favorite Group
Save Favorite Group
Auto-Initial Group
Exit
Allows you to load a saved configuration file for a favorite group
Allows you to save a favorite group into a configuration file
Checking this option will load the same favorite group configuration
next time you launch Adam/Apax .NET Utility
Exit Adam/Apax .NET Utility
Tools Menu
Search Device
Add Devices to Group
Group Configuration
Terminal for Command
Testing
Search for all ADAM modules connected to the host PC (see Section 6.3.5)
Adds ADAM modules to the favorite group; only selected devices in
the Module Tree Display Area will be added to the group
This item is for updating the firmware, configuration, and HTML
files of a single module or multiple modules. The configuration file
includes settings on device information, general information, P2P
and streaming, GCL, and Modbus address XML files. The configuration file can be exported as a Cfg file from the Firmware tab in
the Status Display Area.
Launches a terminal for communicating with ADAM modules via
ASCII command and Modbus/TCP (see Sections 7.3 and 7.4 for
more information)
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Figure 6.1 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Operation Window
Print Screen
Monitor Stream/Event
Data
Monitor Peer to Peer
Monitor GCL IO Data
Message
Note!
Exports the Adam/Apax .NET Utility screen as an image file
ADAM modules support a datastream function. This allows you to
define the host (such as a PC) by IP, and ADAM modules will then
periodically transmit their I/O status to the host. The IP address and
transmission period can be configured from the Stream tab in the
Status Display Area. The Stream tab is introduced in Section 6.3.5.
Select this option to receive messages from ADAM modules that
have the P2P (event trigger) function enabled
Select this option to receive I/O data messages from ADAM modules that have the GCL function enabled.
When you enable the GCL function, the datastream function will automatically be disabled until you disable the GLC function.
Setup Menu
This is for configuring your Favorite group, including adding
devices, modifying or deleting current devices, sorting current
devices, and diagnosing device connections
This will cause Adam/Apax .NET Utility to refresh the serial and
LAN network connection
This is for adding serial COM ports to Adam/Apax .NET Utility (this
does not apply to ADAM-6000 modules)
Clicking on this item shows the Module Tree Display Area
Select this to enable/disable module calibration
Favorite Group
Refresh Serial and
Ethernet
Add COM Ports
Show TreeView
Allow Calibration
Help Menu
Check Up-to-Date on
the Web
About
Connect to the Advantech download website and checks for the
latest version of the utility.
This shows information on the version of Adam/Apax .NET Utility
currently installed on your computer
6.3.2 Toolbar
The toolbar (Figure 6.2) contains icons for the most commonly used menu items.
Figure 6.2 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Toolbar
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6.3.3 Module Tree Display Area
The Module Tree Display Area is the left part of the main window. There are five
major categories in the display area, some of which will be visible only when you
have certain modules connected:
Serial
Ethernet
Favorite Group
ADAM-4500_5510Series
Wireless Sensor Networks
All serial I/O modules (ADAM-4000, ADAM-4100, and ADAM-5000
RS-485 modules) connected to the host PC will be listed in this category.
All Ethernet I/O Modules (ADAM-5000, ADAM-6000, and ADAM6100 TCP modules) connected to the host PC will be listed in this
category.
Devices you have added to your personal favorite group are listed
under this category, making it easier for you to locate specific modules. The favorite group can contain multiple groups. To create a
new group, right-click on Favorite Group and select Add New
Group. You will then be prompted to enter a name for the group. To
add devices to that group, right-click on the group you have created and select Add New Device. You will then be prompted to
give the new device a name and select the module type from either
the Serial Device tab or the Ethernet Device tab. You can also
enter the device parameters here. In addition to modifying the
group (select Modify Group) and deleting the group (select Delete
Group), you can also select diagnose the connection for a group
(select Diagnose Connection) by right-clicking on the group
name.
Any DOS-based remote controllers (e.g., ADAM-4500 and ADAM5510 series) will be listed under this category.
Any wireless modules (e.g., WISE-4000 series) connected to the
host PC will be listed under this category.
6.3.4 Status Display Area
The Status Display Area is the main window that you will interact with. All configuration and testing is performed here. The content of this window will vary depending on
which items you select in the Module Tree Display Area.
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Figure 6.3 Adam/Apax .NET Utility Module Display Area
6.3.5 Configuration of ADAM-6000 Modules
Once an ADAM-6000 module has been connected to the host PC and you have
searched for it, you will find it listed in the Module Tree Display Area under the Ethernet category. Select the Ethernet category on the Module Tree Display Area and click
the Search Modules icon
on the Toolbar. Adam/Apax .NET Utility will then
search for all ADAM-6000 modules on the Ethernet network. If this is the first time
you have connected the module, its IP will be 10.0.0.1 by default and it will appear
under Others in the Module Tree Display Area.
Note!
If a network firewall is enabled, you might not be able to connect to your
ADAM-6000 module. You may need to add an exception for Adam/Apax
.NET Utility in Windows Firewall via Windows Control Panel.
Figure 6.4 Adam/Apax .NET Utility - Searching for Devices
You need to change the IP address of the ADAM-6000 module so that it is the same
subnet as the host PC. Enter the correct IP address, subnet address, and default
gateway on the Status Display Area and then click Apply Change. A dialog box will
appear asking you to enter the password. The default password of ADAM-6000 modules is "00000000" (without quotation marks). After you have entered the correct
password, the ADAM-6000 module will be under IP of your host PC. Note that you
can change the password later.
When you select the IP address of the ADAM-6000 modules you want use in Module
Tree Display Area, eight tabs will become available in the Status Display Area. These
tabs are for the general configuration of that module. Once you have changed any
settings, remember to click Apply or Apply Change. These eight tabs are detailed in
the following sections.
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This tab shows the firmware version as well as the device name and device description, both of which can be modified from here. Giving your modules a specific name
and description can be useful for when several ADAM-6000 modules are connected
to the same network. You can also enable/disable the locate function, which is
intended to help you to physically locate the selected module (basically, when you
click Enable, the module’s Status/Link LED indicator will be red for 30 s; see Section
1.5 for a description of the LED status). The tab also shows a QR code that will be
generated for the URL of the selected module's web server. Note that individual module configurations can be saved/loaded from the Firmware tab (explained later in this
section). The configuration file contains settings of network, stream/event data,
access control, and I/O configuration.
The Network Tab
This tab contains two main panels: the Network Settings panel and the Application
Network Settings panel. The content of these panels is described in the following
text.
The Network Setting Panel
This panel is for adjusting typical network configuration settings for ADAM modules.
Here, you can set the network connection protocol (DHCP or static IP), IP address,
subnet address, default gateway, and host idle time (timeout).
The Application Network Settings Panel
This panel is for configuring the datastream and P2P/GCL port. When Network Diagnostic is selected, the ADAM module will periodically monitor and diagnose the
Ethernet switch. If the Ethernet port is not used for communication, this function
should be disabled.
Note 1: When a web browser is used to open the web page on an ADAM-6000 module, a Java virtual machine (JVM) will use several TCP connections to download a
Jar file. These connections will be released after the Jar file has been downloaded.
Note 2: After the GCL/P2P port settings have been modified, the module will reboot
automatically (connection recovery time: 3 s).
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The Stream Tab
Note!
In the above image, the ADAM-5000/TCP Event Trigger tab is specifically for the ADAM-5000.
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ADAM-6000 modules can be configured to periodically transmit data to up to eight
hosts. This sequence of signals is called a datastream. On the Stream tab, the Hosts
to receive data panel allows you to define the IP addresses of hosts that will receive
data from ADAM-6000 modules. On the Data Streaming tab (right-hand side), you
can also set the intervals at which ADAM-6000 modules will transmit data to the
Hosts.
The Administration Tab
Note!
The default password is “00000000”
The Administration tab allows you to set the password for the selected ADAM-6000
module. To change the password, you will need to enter the current password in the
Old password box and then enter the new password in the New password and Verify
password boxes. The password is required for many configurations and operations,
so setting your own password can help ensure system security. You can also apply
the factory default settings and restart the module from the tab.
Reset to Default Factory Settings
Click Apply on this panel to clear the system configuration of the selected ADAM6000 module and restore the factory default settings.
System Restart
Click Apply to restart the module. Note that your current settings will be preserved.
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The Firmware Tab
The File Import Panel
This is where you can import firmware to your ADAM-6000 module. Click Browse to
select the three firmware files on your computer. Then, click Download to install the
new firmware on the ADAM-6000 module.
The File Export Panel
This is panel is where you can export an ADAM module configuration file. Click Save
As… and choose the destination file path. Then, click Upload to save the configuration file.
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Advantech will occasionally release new firmware versions to add or improve the
functionality of ADAM-6000 modules. Visit http://www.advantech.com to check for
the latest firmware downloads. Firmware downloads will contain four file types: Bin,
Html, Xml, and Jar. The Bin file is the actual firmware file and the Html and Jar files
are for the web server on the ADAM-6000 module.
The Peer to Peer/Event Tab
You can enable and configure the P2P (event) function in this tab. For more details
about the P2P (event) function, see Section 6.7.
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This tab is for setting which computers/devices can control the selected ADAM-6000
module. First, select either the IP address or MAC address in the Controlled By
panel and then click Apply. Then, in the Security IP/MAC Setting panel, you will
need to select the Enable/Disable check box and then directly enter the IP or MAC
address of the authorized computers/devices. Finally, click Apply to apply the
changes to a single IP/MAC address or click Apply all to apply all changes. In the
above image, only IP Addresses 172.18.3.52 and 172.18.3.116 are authorized to
control the selected ADAM-6000 module. If no check boxes were selected, then any
computer/device would be able to control the selected module.
The Modbus Address Tab
To provide greater flexibility and scalability in deploying ADAM modules, the limitations of Modbus address settings have been removed to make the modules as configurable as possible. Basically, there are two types of Modbus address section (0X
and 4X) for configuring each function. For example, the above image shows the Modbus address settings for the ADAM-6017.
6.3.6 Group Configuration
In certain applications, it is necessary to apply the same settings to multiple modules
because they are performing the same tasks at different sites. Previously, users
would have to configure each module individually prior to on-site deployment. After
the modules are installed and the system is running, it will still require repetitive effort
to carry out firmware updates.
To overcome this, ADAM-6000 modules are equipped with a group configuration
function to reduce repetition and accelerate the configuration of multiple modules;
this includes firmware upgrades, configuration files, and HTML 5 files, all of which
can be updated in a single process. Follow these instructions to open the Group Configuration window:
1. Click on Ethernet on the Module Tree Display Area.
2.
Click the Group Configuration icon
on the toolbar or select Group Configuration under the Tools menu. This will open the following window:
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Select Firmware, Configuration, or HTML File (depending on what you wish to
update; in this example, Configuration is selected)
Select the type of I/O module you wish to apply the update to (this will select all
modules of this type on the network)
Click Browse and you will be prompted to select the firmware/configuration file
you wish to use
Choose which modules you wish to reconfigure/update for and enter the password; note that the default password is "00000000" (without the quotation
marks)
Click Apply to apply the changes, and then you will see the operating progress
on the Status Display Area.
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Note!
Do not remove the power from your module when the group configuration function is processing. Otherwise, the module will probably crash.
6.3.7 I/O Configuration
After you have completed the general configuration of the selected ADAM-6000 module (as described in the previous section), you will need to configure the I/O channels
(e.g., channel range, calibration, and alarm settings). At the same time, you can see
input channel value and set value of output channel in the Status panel. Refer to the
Module Tree Display Area shown in Figure 6.5. When you click on the IP address of
the ADAM-6000 module you wish to configure, you will see two items below the IP
address: the module number (for all-channel configuration) and the module number
followed by "GCL" (for GCL configuration). When you click on the plus and minus
control beside the module number, you will be prompted to enter the password for the
selected module. Once you have entered the correct password, a list of individual
channels (for individual channel configuration) will appear below the module number.
Figure 6.5 All-Channel, Individual Channel, and GCL Configuration Controls
When you click on the module number, the analog input value and configuration settings for all channels will be shown in the Status Display Area. When you click on one
of the individual channel items, the values and configuration settings for only the
specified channel will be shown in the Status Display Area. The following sections
describe the all-channel configuration and individual channel configuration in more
detail.
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6.4.1 All-Channel Configuration
For these ADAM-6000 modules, when you click an all-channel configuration item in
the Module Tree Display Area, the four main parts of interest in the Status Display
Area will be the Input Range, Integration Time, Calibration, and Channel Information panels.
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Figure 6.6 Channels Range Configuration Area
Input Range
This panel allows you to set a different range for each channel. To do this, select the
channel number from the Channel box, select the range from the Range box, and
then click Apply to accept the changes.
Integration Time
To remove noise from the power supply, ADAM-6000 series analog input modules
feature a built-in filter (50 and 60 Hz). For this setting, select the filter you wish to
apply from the Integration Time box. Then, click Apply to accept the changes.
Calibration
Before you can adjust the calibration settings, you will need to enable the calibration
function. To do this, click Allow Calibration under the Setup menu.
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For the ADAM-6015, ADAM-6018, and ADAM-6024, follow these steps to perform
calibration:
Zero Calibration
1. Click Zero in the Calibration panel
2. Connect a signal with the minimum value of the full scale range (e.g., 0 V) to the
channel requiring calibration
3. Once you have completed the wiring, click Apply to start the calibration
Span Calibration
1. Click Span in the Calibration panel
2. Connect a signal with the maximum value of the full scale range (e.g., 10 V) to
the channel requiring calibration.
3.
Once you have completed the wiring, click Apply to start the calibration
For the ADAM-6017, you can perform auto calibration instead of manual calibration.
To do this, click Auto in the Calibration panel.
Channel Information
This panel contains five tabs for viewing and configuring the analog input value of all
channels: the Channel setting tab, the Average setting tab, the Modbus (Present)
tab, the Modbus (Max) tab, and the Modbus (Min) tab.
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This tab displays the current values of the analog input channels. For the ADAM6017 and ADAM-6018, the values of digital input channels are also displayed in this
tab. Simply select the channels you want to monitor and click Apply.
You can also view historical trends for the selected channels by clicking Trend Log.
As shown in Figure 6.7, you can select which channels you wish to log by checking
them in the Channel setting panel on the right side of the screen and clicking Apply.
Then, click Start and the data logging will commence, thus allowing you to view realtime historical trends. You can then click Stop and then Save to file to save the trend
data to your computer.
Clicking Show History and Clear History will show/clear the historical trend data,
whereas clicking Save History will allow you to save the data as a Csv file. To clear
the chart, click Clear Graph. On the right-hand side of the screen you can enter the
number of data points you wish to collect in the BufferSize box, and you can also set
the data polling interval in the PollingInterval box.
Figure 6.7 Analog Input Trend Log
With the wire burnout detection function of the ADAM-6015 and ADAM-6018, if there
is no sensor connected to an input channel, you will see the message "Burn out"
appear in the Information box of the related channel.
The Average Setting Tab
The ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018 feature an averaging function that is
executed by the built-in processor. To use this function, simply check the channels of
interest in the Average setting tab. In the example above, the averaging function
has been enabled for four channels (Channels 0~3). Once enabled, the average
value of the selected five channels will be displayed in the Average box.
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The Modbus (Present) Tab
The Modbus (Max) Tab
The ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018 feature a historical maximum value
log. You can view the historical maximum analog input values in decimal, hex, and
engineering unit for all related Modbus address. To re-initialize the log, click the corresponding channel buttons in the Reset column.
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This tab shows the current analog input values decimal, hex, and engineering units
for all related Modbus addresses.
The Modbus (Min) Tab
The ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018 feature a historical minimum value
log. You can view historical minimum analog input values in decimal, hex, and engineering units for all related Modbus addresses. To re-initialize the log, click the corresponding channel buttons in the Reset column.
6.4.2 Individual Channel Configuration
You can view the analog input value and configure the settings for each channel by
clicking on one of the individual channel configuration items (note that the average
you set in the Average setting tab will also be displayed here). The upper part of the
Status Display Area will show the current analog input value and the defined range
for the selected channel, as shown in Figure 6.8.
Figure 6.8 Analog Input Alarm Mode Configuration
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For the ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018, this screen allows you to configure the built-in alarm function. Two tabs for configuring the high and low alarms for
the selected channel are at the lower part of the Status Display Area.
For both the high and low alarms, you can select one of three alarm modes from the
Alarm mode box:
Disable: The alarm is disabled, meaning that when the alarm condition occurs,
nothing will happen.
Latch: Once the alarm condition occurs, the alarm status will be set to logic high
and the Alarm status LED will continuously be lit; these will remain until the
alarm is cleared manually. For the ADAM-6017 and ADAM-6018, the output
channel specified in the DO mapping panel will continuously generate logic
high value. Click Clear latch to clear the alarm.
Momentary: The alarm status will change dynamically depending on whether
the alarm condition occurs. If the alarm condition occurs, the alarm status will be
logic high; when the alarm condition disappears, the alarm status will change to
logic low. Under this option, the Alarm status LED and the digital output channel will change according to the alarm condition.
After you choose the alarm mode, click Apply mode to apply the changes.
You can then define the high or low alarm value by entering the value in the Alarm
limit box and then clicking Apply limit. When the analog input value is more than the
high alarm value or less than the low alarm value, the alarm condition will be met and
the alarm status will then be set to logic high. For the ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and
ADAM-6018, the alarm status will be shown by the Alarm status LED. Finally, to
map the alarm to a specific a digital output channel, select the channel of interest
from the Channel box and then click Apply.
6.5 Universal I/O Modules (ADAM-6024)
6.5.1 All-Channel Configuration
The ADAM-6024 features analog I/O and digital I/O channels. Click the all-channel
configuration item in the Module Tree Display Area and there will be two tabs in the
Status Display Area: the Input tab and the Output tab. On the Input tab, there are
four main areas of importance in the Status Display Area, similar to the pages for the
ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017, and ADAM-6018. All the configurations in the Input
Range and Integration Time panels are the same as those for these three modules.
However, unlike these modules, the ADAM-6024 does not feature averaging, max.,
and min. functions. Thus, the Channel Information panel for the ADAM-6024 contains only two tabs: the Channel setting tab and the Modbus (Present) tab.
Figure 6.9 ADAM-6024 Channel Configuration
The Input Tab
This tab shows the current values of the analog input channels. Select the analog
input channels you want to monitor by checking the box in the Enable column and
then click Apply. If the analog input value is out of the input range, you will see
"Over(L)" in the box for the corresponding channel. At the right side, you can see the
current digital input value by DI 0 and DI 1 LED display. You also can view the graphical historical trend of analog input channel by clicking the Trend Log button. All the
operations for trend logging are the same as those for the ADAM-6015, ADAM-6017,
and ADAM-6018.
The Output Tab
This tab shows the current analog input values in decimal and hex format for all
related Modbus address. From the Output tab, you can set the value of an analog or
digital output channel as well as configure all related settings.
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6.6.1 All-Channel Configuration
When you click the all-channel configuration item in the Module Tree Display Area,
two tabs will be visible in the Status Display Area: the Channel setting tab and the
Modbus tab. In the following text, the ADAM-6050 is used as an example.
The Channel Setting Tab
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Figure 6.10 ADAM-6024 Output Tab
From this tab, you can view the status of all digital input channels from the LED
beside each channel button. You can also control the statuses of all digital output
channels by clicking the corresponding button.
Fail-Safe Value Configuration
When communication between the host PC and an ADAM-6000 digital module is broken, the digital output channels can generate a predefined value, which is referred to
as a fail-safe value (FSV).
If the FSV box beside a channel is checked, it means that the module will set that
output channel to logic high when a WDT timeout occurs. There are two applications
for this. After all changes have been made, click Apply FSV for the changes to take
effect.
Communication WDT
When the module has not received any TCP network packet from the client in some
time, the module will automatically set the FSV to output if the waiting time is greater
than the host idle time.
P2P/GCL WDT
When the module has not received P2P/GCL network packets in some time, this
means that the waiting time is greater than the idle time you have entered; the module will automatically send the FSV to the host PC if you have enabled this function.
The Modbus Tab
From this tab, you can view current digital I/O output values for all related Modbus
addresses.
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To view the values and configure the settings of digital I/O channels, simply click the
channel of interest in the list of individual channel configuration items.
Digital Input Mode
If you choose a digital input channel from the list of individual channel configuration
items, the Status Display Area will appear as shown in Figure 6.11.
You can choose different input modes for the selected digital input channel from the
DI mode box (the option you select will depend on the hardware specification). After
you have selected the mode, click Apply mode to save the changes. The five modes
you can choose from are detailed in the following text.
DI Mode: DI
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Figure 6.11 Digital Input Modes
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In this mode, you can see the digital input value by clicking the DI status LED.
Some digital modules support an invert digital input status function. When you enable
this function, the module will automatically inverse the digital input value. For example, if the actual external signal value is logic low, then the DI status LED will be lit
(normally, it is lit only when the signal is logic high). If your module supports this function, an Invert signal box will be visible in the Setting panel. Simply select/clear this
box to enable/disable this function and then click Apply to all (for all channels) or
Apply (for the selected channel) to complete the configuration.
All ADAM-6000 digital modules support a digital filter for removing high- and low-frequency noise. You can enable/disable the filter by selecting/clearing the Enable digital filter box. When the filter is enabled, you can define the minimum and maximum
acceptable signal width from the Minimum low signal width and Minimum high
signal width boxes (unit: ms). Remember to click Apply to all (for all channels) or
Apply (for the selected channel) to complete the configuration.
DI Mode: Counter
A counter counts the number of pulse numbers of a digital signal from the selected
channel and then records that in a register. When Counter is selected from the DI
mode box, the Status Display Area will appear similar to when DI is selected. Under
this mode, the current count value of the selected channel will be displayed in the
Counter value box. You can start or stop the counter by clicking Start/Stop next to
the Counter value box, and you can also reset the counter (the value in the register
will also be initialized to zero) by clicking Clear.
Similar to when DI is selected from the DI mode box, you can enable/disable the
invert digital input status function and digital filter in the Setting panel. One additional
setting, however, is that you can define whether the counter should keep the last
value when the module is powered off; when the module is powered on again, the
counter will continue counting from that stored value. Otherwise, the counter will be
reset to zero when the module is powered on. You can enable/disable this function by
selecting/clearing the Keep last value when power off box and then clicking Apply
to all (for all channels) or Apply this (for the selected channel) to complete the configuration.
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DI Mode: High-to-Low Latch
High-to-low latch mode means that once the digital input channel detects a logic level
change from high to low, the logic status will remain as logic high until you clear latch
manually, which will return the logic status to logic low. The logic status can be seen
by the Latch status LED. The latch can be cleared by clicking Clear latch. This
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Low-to-high latch mode means that once the digital input channel detects a logic
level change from low to high, the logic status will remain logic high until you clear
latch manually, which will return the logic status to logic low. The logic status can be
seen by the Latch status LED. The latch can be cleared by clicking Clear latch. This
mode also supports the invert digital input status function, which can be enabled/disabled by checking/clearing the Invert signal box and then clicking Apply to all (for
all channels) or Apply this (for the selected channel) to complete the configuration.
abled by selecting/clearing the Invert signal box and then clicking Apply to all (for
all channels) or Apply this (for the selected channel) to complete the configuration.
DI Mode: Frequency
When Frequency is selected from the DI mode box, the module will calculate the
frequency of the digital input signal for the selected channel. This value will be displayed in the Frequency value box.
Digital Output Mode
If you choose a digital output channel from the list of individual channel configuration
items, the Status Display Area will appear as shown in Figure 6.12.
Figure 6.12 Digital Output Modes
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DO Mode: DO
DO Mode: Pulse Output
When Pulse output is selected from the DO mode box, the selected digital output
channel will generate a continuous pulse train or a finite number of pulses. You can
define the pulse width in the Low signal width and High signal width boxes in the
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This mode allows you to control the digital output value of the selected channel,
which can be adjusted by clicking DO. The current digital output value will be shown
by the DO status LED.
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You can choose different output modes for the selected digital output channel from
the DO mode box (the option you select will depend on the hardware specifications).
After you have selected the mode, click Apply mode to save the changes. There four
modes you can choose from, as detailed in the following text.
Setting panel (unit: 0.1 ms). The frequency and duty cycle of the pulse output signal
will be calculated automatically and displayed in the Output frequency and Duty
cycle boxes. After you have completed the settings, click Apply mode (for individual
channels) or Apply to all (for all channels). You can then choose to generate a continuous pulse train or finite number of pulses by selecting Continue (for a pulse train)
or Fixed total (for a finite number of pulses). When you selected Fixed total, you will
need to enter how many pulses you want to generate. After the pulse output mode
has been selected, click Start/Stop to generate/stop the pulse output.
DO Mode: Low-to-High Delay
When you choose Low to high delay from the DO mode box, it is the same as
selecting DO except that there will be a delay before the output value changes from
logic low to logic high, as depicted in Figure 6.13.
Figure 6.13 Graph Explaining Low to High Delay Output Mode
To define the delay time, simply enter the value in the Delay time box and then click
Apply to complete the configuration. You can then control the digital output value by
clicking DO and you can determine its current value from the DO status LED.
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Figure 6.14 Graph Explaining Low to High Delay Output Mode
To define the delay time, simply enter the value in the Delay time box and then click
Apply to complete the configuration. You can then control the digital output value by
clicking DO and you can determine its current value from the DO status LED.
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When you choose High to low delay from the DOmode box, it is the same as selecting DO except that there will be a delay before the output value changes from logic
high to logic low, as depicted in Figure 6.14.
6.7 Introduction to P2P Functions
When you want to send a signal from one module to another module, P2P is the ideal
solution. With the P2P function enabled, ADAM-6000 modules can actively update
their input values to other devices such as PCs or other ADAM-6000 modules. A typical application is using a pair of ADAM-6000 modules, in which the value of an input
channel on one module will be automatically updated to output channel on another
module. The data will be transferred automatically as long as the connection between
the two ADAM-6000 modules is already established, and no controller is needed to
handle the communication.
Note!
1. Please use an Ethernet switch between a pair of P2P modules (do not
use an Ethernet hub) in order to prevent data packet collisions.
2. ADAM-6000 modules support two functions: P2P (Event) and GCL
(see Chapter 8). You cannot enable both of these two features at the
same time. Thus, if GCL is enabled and want to use P2P, you will need
to disable GCL first (see Section 8.2 for instructions on how to disable
GCL).
3. To utilize the P2P function, you will need to upgrade the firmware version of your ADAM-6000 module to 3.x or later.
6.7.1 P2P Communication Modes
All ADAM-6000 modules feature two types of P2P function: 1) basic mode and 2)
advanced mode.
Basic Mode
For basic mode, there will be only one target device (Module B) receiving data from
the source module (Module A). Usually, Module B is another ADAM-6000 module.
The input channels of Module A will be mapped to the output channels of Module B,
so that the values of all Module A inputs channels are automatically updated to the
Module B outputs. You can also define a mask to disconnect a relationship between
some inputs and outputs.
Figure 6.15 Basic Mode for P2P
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6.7.2 P2P Communication Methods
As for when the data will be updated from a source module to the target devices,
there are two options to choose from: 1) period time and 2) period time + change-ofstatus (COS).
Period Time
With this function, the value of the input channel will be updated to the target devices
at the defined period.
Period Time + COS
This option still causes the value of the input channel to be updated to the target
devices at the defined period, but when a COS occurs (i.e., a change in the analog
input value greater than a specified deviation or a digital input status change), the
value of the input channel will immediately update to the target devices.
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Figure 6.16 Advanced mode for P2P
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Advanced Mode
For advanced mode, there will be multiple target devices (Module B, Module C, etc.)
receiving data from the source module (Module A). You can define different target
devices by assigning different IP address to each channel of Module A. For example,
you can map Input Channel 1 of Module A to Output Channel 3 of Module B, while
Input Channel 2 of Module A is mapped to Output Channel 4 of Module C. Refer to
Figure 6.16.
6.7.3 P2P Event Triggers
In many applications, data will only be sent to a host computer when a specific event
occurs, such as when a digital or analog signal changes. In this type of application,
the P2P function is ideal. The target P2P device can be a computer, for which you
would simply need to enter its IP address and select basic mode as the communication mode and period time + COS as the communication method.
There should be one program running on the host computer to receive the data, and
we provide an example C program (VC++ 6.0) on the companion CD. Although
ADAM-6000 modules will send data to the host computer periodically (for the sake of
communication security), you can still distinguish whether messages have been sent
via the period time or COS function. The message contains information on which
channels have changed. Thus, if the message indicates no change in all channels,
then no event has occurred.
Note!
There is invariably some level of uncertainty in network communication.
Sometimes, there may be packet loss when an event occurs. This is
why we provide the period time + COS function (no COS function
alone). When an event occurs, even if a packet is lost, the data will be
sent again at the next period. This improves system reliability.
6.8 How to Configure P2P Functions
Select the IP address of an ADAM-6000 module from the Module Tree Display Area
and click the Peer to Peer/Event tab. The screen will appear as shown in Figure
6.17.
Figure 6.17 Peer to Peer/Event Tab
By default, the P2P function is disabled. You can enable it by selecting Basic or
Advanced in the Mode panel and then clicking Apply. ADAM-6000 modules support
both P2P and GCL functionality (see Chapter 8 for information on GCL); however,
only one of them can be enabled at one time. If GCL is already enabled and you
choose to enable P2P, an alert will appear asking you to first disable GCL (see Section 8.2 for how to disable GCL). After GCL has been disabled, you can then select
Basic or Advanced to enable P2P.
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In basic mode, the Status Display Area will appear as shown in Figure 6.18. You can
define the target device by entering its IP address in the Destination box in the
Basic (One to One) panel.
Note that when you select basic mode, the default communication method is period
time; to select period time + COS, you will need to select the Deviation Enable
(C.O.S) box (for analog modules; not shown in this example) or the Enable Change
of State box (for digital modules). If you do not select this box, the communication
method will be period time.
The period to transfer data from the source module to the destination module can be
set in the Period time box in the Basic (One to One) panel. You can define the deviation for analog input by the Deviation Rate numeric control (the value is a percentage and represents the change value divided by the total range).
By default, all input channels of the source module will all be mapped to all output
channels of the destination module. However, you can manually define which channels are mapped by clicking the Modify channel enable box. This will allow you to
choose which input channels to map to the corresponding output channels by selecting the channel in the Enable column and then clicking Apply list. In Figure 6.18, the
values of Input Channels 0~3 of the source module will update to Output Channels
0~3 of the destination module. You can save the current mapping relation into a configuration file by clicking Save. You can also load a mapping configuration file by
clicking Load. Click Refresh will show the current mapping configuration on the
source module in the table.
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Figure 6.18 P2P Basic Mode Configuration
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6.8.2 Advanced Mode Configuration
In advanced mode, the Status Display Area will appear as shown in Figure 6.19. The
mapping relationship is configured using controls in the Source and Destination
panels.
Figure 6.19 P2P Advanced Mode Configuration
Follow these steps to define the mapping relationship:
1. Select the input channel from the Channel box in the Source panel
2. Use Period time, the Deviation enable (C.O.S) box (for analog modules) or
Change of State (C.O.S) box (for digital modules), and Deviation Rate in the
Source panel to define when to transfer the data for that channel
3. Enter the IP address of the target module in the IP box in the Destination panel
4. Select the name of the target module from the Name box
5. From the Channel box, select the output channel on the target module that will
receive the data
6. Click Config to list
Once you have completed these steps, the configuration for that channel will be displayed in the mapping table at the bottom of the Advanced (One to Multi) panel.
You will need to repeat Steps 1~4 for each input channel you wish to map. Once you
have configured all the input channels, click Apply list to download the mapping configuration to the target module. You can save all configurations in the mapping table
to a file by clicking Save. You can also load a previous configuration file by clicking
Load. Clicking Refresh will show the current configuration of the source module in
the mapping table.
Note!
It is suggested that you to download all channels mapping configuration
together at one time instead of downloading one-channel setting many
times. The reason is that this can reduce the number of times the flash
memory on target module is used, thus helping to extend the flash memory life.
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Here, you will need to choose the channel you wish to copy from the Channel box
and then select the channels you want to copy the settings to by selecting them from
the Channel column in the Copy to panel and then clicking Config (check Select all
to copy to all channels). In this example, the settings of Channel 0 will be copied to
Channels 0, 2, 3, and 4.
When you return to the Peer to Peer/Event tab, you will find that the settings of the
channels you selected now appear in the mapping table. You can the select the individual channels you need to modify and change the parameters.
P2P Data Transfer Performance
Wired LAN Module
Condition: transfer data from one channel of an ADAM-6050 module to one channel
of another ADAM-6050 module, via one Ethernet switch.
Data Transfer Time: 01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
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You can set up the broker URL or IP address in the Host box. Three public broker
sources link are listed in the utility:
iot.eclipse.org
test.mosquitto.org
broker.mqttdashboard.com
%aaSETMQTTSQxx
Set subscribing Qos
aa: always 01
(xx): publishing Qos (00~02)
ujhhhj%aaGETMQTTEN
Get MQTT enable/disable
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTAD
Get IP address of the broker
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTHB
Get heartbeat interval
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTPD
Get publishing deadband
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTPR
Get publishing retain enable/disable
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTPQ
Get publishing Qos
aa: always 01
%aaGETMQTTSQ
Get subscribing Qos
aa: always 01
%aaSETMQTTUNxx…x
Set MQTT user name
aa: always 01
xx…x: user name, if set null module
will disable the username and password function (0~49 character)
%aaSETMQTTPWxx…x
%aaGETMQTTUN
%aaGETMQTTPW
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aa: always 01
xx…x: password, if set null module will
disable the username and password
function (0~99 character)
Get MQTT user name
aa: always 01
Get MQTT password
aa: always 01
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Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: !01 (enable)
!00 (disable)
Error: ?01
Return: !IP Address/
Domain (IP Address/
DomainName)
Error: ?01
Return: !xxxx (heartbeat
interval in hex format)
Error: ?01
Return: !xxxx (deadband
in hex format)
Error: ?01
Return: !00 (enable)
!01 (disable)
Error: ?01
Return: !xx (publishing
Qos in hex format)
Error: ?01
Return: !xx (subscribing
Qos in hex format)
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: !UserName
Error: ?01
Return: !Password
Error: ?01
Adam/Apax .NET utility (V2.05.11 or later) provides pages to simulate MQTT client in
order to test the MQTT function of ADAM modules. You can thus experience the benefits of ADAM modules with MQTT in four steps.
1. Select MQTT from the Tools menu; this will forward you to the ADAM MQTT
page
Note!
1. Path, Username, Password, TLS, and Clean Session functions are
not released.
2. The web page only supports the connection to the broker over WebSocket.
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2. Set up the connection
The Connection configuration page allows you to set up the client information. The
default host is the public broker source "iot.eclipse.org" at Port 80. You can also set
up the host URL or IP address. Click Connect once you have completed the configuration.
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3. Set up the subscribe/publish function
Subscribe
You will need to set up the topic and choose the QoS level and then click Subscribe.
The message of the topic will be shown in the history field.
Publish
You will need to configure the publish topic settings, QoS, and message and then
click Publish. The MQTT message will be published to the broker. If the retain function is enabled, your ADAM-6000 module will receive the last message when it subscribes to the topic.
4. Review the MQTT message
You can read the last MQTT message and the historical messages in last message
column and history column.
The above images shows the last message published by an ADAM module.
The above image shows the history message of an ADAM module.
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The ADAM-6017 (D version or later) supports real-time clock (RTC) in UTC format.
Leveraging the RTC, you can determine the timestamp for data or an event. The RTC
can be calibrated via SNTP. The SNTP settings can be configured using Adam/Apax
.NET Utility or ASCII commands.
7.6.6 SNTP Configuration Using Adam/Apax .NET Utility
Time Server
Set up the SNTP server to synchronize with the RTC of the target module. If the Time
Server entry is left blank, the function will be disabled. Click Apply when the configuration has been completed.
Update Interval
The RTC of the target module will synchronize with the time server at the interval
time based on the updated interval configuration. Click Apply when the configuration
has been completed
Next Update Time
This field shows the time at which the RTC will synchronize with the SNTP server.
When you click Get Time, the utility will get the UTC of the ADAM module and convert it into local time based on the time zone of your computer. When you click Set
Time, the RTC of the module will synchronize with the UTC of your computer.
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From Version 2.05.11 B16 of Adam/Apax .NET Utility and onward, the SNTP settings
can be configured from the Cloud tab.
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7.6.7 SNTP Configuration Using ASCII Commands
Description
Set SNTP server
Command
Remark
%01SETSNTPADxxxxxxxx
XXXXXXXX: the SNTP server domain Return: >01
or IP
Error: ?01
Get SNTP server
%01GETSNTPAD
Set SNTP update interval
%01SETSNTPPTxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx the update interval
Get SNTP update interval %01GETSNTPPT
Set RTC time in UTC
format
#01TMYYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssZ
YYYY:year
MM:month
DD:day
hh:hour
mm:minute
ss:second
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: the RTC time in
UTC format
Example:
>01TM2018-0502T05:54:03Z
Get RTC time in UTC for$01TM
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Return: the SNTP server
domain or IP
example:!0.pool.ntp.org\r
the SNTP server at
0.pool.ntp.org
Return: >01
Error: ?01
Return: SNTP update
interval in
second
example:!0000A8C0
the update interval is 12
hr (43200 s)
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8
8
Graphic Condition
Logic (GCL)
8.1 Overview
In a traditional DA&C system, the system is managed by a single controller. Remote
I/O modules, such as ADAM-6000 modules, are only used to acquire data from sensors or to generate signals to control other devices/equipment. In such setups, a
computer or controller, such as a PLC, is responsible for acquiring data from the input
modules, manipulating the data, and then executing logic operations and processes
according to the input data, after which output data are generated and transmitted to
the output modules based on the logic decision.
The computer/controller and remote I/O modules form a complete control system in
the same network. The complexity of logic operations and processes depends on the
application, and the operations are implemented by the program written on the computer/controller. There many software applications that can be used to write programs. Examples include Microsoft Visual Studio (C language) for when a computer
is used and RSLogix (Ladder language) for when a PLC controller is used.
In many applications, the logic operation and process are relatively simple and it
would seem that it is unnecessary to use a computer or controller, which are seem
too powerful for such a simple application. Now, ADAM-6000 modules with Firmware
Version 4.x (or later) feature logic operation and process ability with GCL. This
makes ADAM-6000 modules smart I/O modules that can act as a standalone control
system.
You can define the logic operation and process rules in Adam/Apax .NET Utility and
then upload the rules to the ADAM-6000 modules. Then ADAM-6000 modules will
execute the logic rules to process different action according to the input conditions.
With GCL enabled, the computer/controller used in traditional systems can be
removed since the ADAM-6000 modules can handle their role.
The configuration environment for GCL in Adam/Apax .NET Utility is completely
graphical, making it very easy and intuitive to complete the logic rule configuration.
After completing the logic rule configuration and download, you can view the realtime execution situation and input values in Adam/Apax .NET Utility.
8.2 GCL Configuration Environment
You can configure all GCL-related settings by clicking the GCL Configuration item
list in the Module Tree Display Area in Adam/Apax .NET Utility.
Note that only P2P or GCL can be enabled at one time; thus, if you have enabled
P2P, when you click a GCL configuration item and launch the GCL configuration
environment, you will find that it is disabled. Similarly, once you enable the GCL feature, the P2P function will be disabled. Figure 8.1 shows how the Status Display Area
will appear after a GCL configuration item has been selected. Note the key areas in
the figure: the GCL Menu, the Logic Rule Set Area, and the Individual Logic Rule
Configuration Area.
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GCL Menu Area
The icons in the GCL Menu Area are explained in the following table:
Icon
Function
Description
Current
Status
This icon shows the current GCL status. The status is either
disable, programming, or running mode (from top to button).
Note: You cannot enable peer-to-peer/datastream function and
GCL function at the same time. So if you want to enable GCL,
the peer-to-peer and datastream function will be disabled automatically.
Run GCL
When running mode is selected, this button will be lit.
Program GCL
When programming mode is selected, this button will be lit.
Disable GCL
When disable mode is selected, this button will be lit.
IP Table
Configuration
Click this button to configure IP table, which can used to define
the output destination. This is available only in programming
mode.
Monitoring
Click this to enable online monitoring. This is available only in
running mode.
Upload
Project
Click this to upload a GCL configuration from the module to the
computer. This is available only in programming mode.
Download
Project
Download the current GCL configuration to the module. This is
available only in programming mode.
Project
Content
Click this show the current GCL configuration. You can also
save the current configuration to file or load a previous configuration from a saved file.
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Figure 8.1 GCL Configuration Environment
Logic Rule Set Area
Each ADAM-6000 module can hold 16 logic rules, which are depicted as the 16 logic
rule icons in the Logic Rule Set Area. To configure a rule, click on the corresponding
logic rule icon; this will cause the text background to be highlighted green and the
rule will then appear in the Logic Rule Configuration Area.
Logic Rule Configuration Area
Once you have selected a rule from the Logic Rule Set Area, select the Enable Rule
check box to enable that rule; this will cause the icon for the selected logic to turn
white. You can write a description for each logic rule by clicking the button next to the
Note text box. Each rule comprises four stages: Input Condition, Logic, Execution
and Output, as shown in the Individual Logic Rule Configuration Area in Figure 8.2.
When you click on one of the stages shown in the figure, the corresponding configuration window will appear.
Figure 8.2 Four Stages for One Logic Rule
Input
Condition
Stage
Option
NoOperation
AI
DI
DI_Counter
DI_Frequency
Timer
AuxFlag
DO
Counter
Logic
Stage
Option
AND
OR
NAND
NOR
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No operation
Local analog input channel value
Local digital input channel value
Local counter input channel value
Local frequency input channel value
Local internal Timer value
Local internal Flag value
Local digital output channel value
Local internal counter value
Description
AND operation
OR operation
NAND operation
NOR operation
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Condition
N/A
>=, =, =, =
True, False
True, False
>=, =
5
result is "logic true" (otherwise, "logic
false").
If the value of Analog Input Channel 2 is
=
3.2
equal to 3.2, the condition result is "logic
true" (otherwise, "logic false").
If the value of Analog Input Channel 3 is
less than or equal to 1.7, the condition
= from the Condition box and enter "500" in the Value box, this means that
the condition result will remain logic low until the timer value is greater 5 s. After this
point, the condition result will be logic high.
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You can use other program applications to read/write internal flags via
an ASCII command or Modbus/TCP address. See Section 7.4.2 and
Appendix B.2 for further details.
Input mode: DO (Local Digital Output Channel)
Select DO as the input mode and then choose the channel you wish to configure
from the Channel box. The value of the selected digital output channel will be used
as the condition input. If you select True from the Condition box, this means that
when the value of the selected digital output channel is logic true, the condition result
is also logic true. If you choose False from the Condition box, when the value of the
selected digital output channel is logic false, the condition result will be logic true.
Input Mode: Counter (Internal Counter)
Each ADAM-6000 module has 8 internal counters, the values of which can be used
as condition inputs. To do this, select Counter as the input mode and then choose
the counter index from the Channel box (range 0~7). The count value of the selected
internal counter will be used as the condition input. Similar to frequency input mode,
you will need to select the condition for the counter from the Condition box and then
enter the corresponding value in the Value box. The condition will compare the internal counter value with the value in the Value box. If condition is satisfied, the condition result is logic true (otherwise, logic false).
8.3.2 Logic Stage
When you click the logic stage icon, a window similar to Figure 8.6 will appear.
Figure 8.6 Logic Stage Configuration
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Input Mode: AuxFlag (Internal Flag)
Each ADAM-6000 module has 16 internal flags. The data type of an internal flag is
digital, meaning that its value is either logic true or logic false. To use an internal flag
value as a condition input, select AuxFlag as the input mode and then choose the
appropriate internal flag from the Index box (range 0~15). Then, define the condition
from the Condition box.
If you choose True in the Condition box, this means that when the internal flag value
is logic true, the condition result will also be logic true. If you choose False in the
Condition box, when the internal flag value is logic false, the condition result will be
logic true.
You can use internal flag to implement a logic cascade or logic feedback. See Section 8.4 for more details about how to achieve this.
For each logic rule, there will be up to three input conditions that pass logic true or
false values to the logic stage. You can choose four logic operations from the Type
box: AND, OR, NAND, NOR. The logic operation will process the input logic values
and then generate a logic result that will be passed to the execution stage. After you
have selected the appropriate logic operation, click OK. The logic stage icon will
change to represent the current logic operation.
In the following text, truth tables are employed to present how the four logic operations work. in these examples, two input conditions are used. The letter "T" means
logic true, and the letter "F" means logic false.
Logic Gate: AND
Input Condition 1
Input Condition 2
F
F
T
T
Logic Value Passed to the Execution Stage
F
T
F
T
F
F
F
T
Logic Gate: OR
Input Condition 1
Input Condition 2
F
F
T
T
Logic Value Passed to the Execution Stage
F
T
F
T
F
T
T
T
Logic Gate: NAND (not AND)
Input Condition 1
Input Condition 2
F
F
T
T
Logic Value Passed to the Execution Stage
F
T
F
T
T
T
T
F
Logic Gate: NOR (not OR)
Input Condition 1
Input Condition 2
F
F
T
T
Logic Value Passed to the Execution Stage
F
T
F
T
T
F
F
F
8.3.3 Execution Stage
When you click the execution stage icon, a dialog window similar to Figure 8.7 will
appear. There are two possible execution setting you can choose from the Type box
in the Operation panel; either Execution_Period (there is a delay before the logic
result is passed to the output stage) or SendToNextRule (the input value is passed
immediately to the next rule). Once you have selected the execution setting, click
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Execution Type: Execution_Period
As mentioned, the logic stage will transfer the logic result (i.e., logic true or logic
false) to the execution stage. The execution stage will then pass this value to the output stage after a specific period of time has expired. Follow these steps to configure
the length of this period:
1. Select Execution_Period from the Type box.
2. Choose the appropriate period from the Execution Period box. You can select
some a predefined period from 1 to 60000 ms. You can also select Customize
to define the period by entering a value into the passed text (unit: ms).
3. Click OK to complete the configuration.
Note!
1. If you choose Full speed from the Execution Period box, the execution speed will be as fast as possible. There might be network communication traffic problems when the data output is to another module (it may
result in more packets being transferred than the receiving module can
handle).
2. When you want to use Adam/Apax .NET Utility to configure one
ADAM-6000 module which is already running its GCL rules, remember
to stop the GCL logic rules first.
Execution Type: SendToNextRule
This setting allows you to combine different logic rules into a single rule, which can
help with building a more complex logic architecture. There are two methods for combining different logic rules: using the send to next rule function, and using an internal
flag.
When you use the send to next rule function, the output of one logic rule is set to be
the input of the subsequent logic rule; this means that it can only combine two logic
rules which are consecutive and on the same module. If you want to combine differ-
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Figure 8.7 Execution Stage Configuration
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OK. The execution stage icon will change to represent current setting. Each type is
detailed in the following text.
ent logic rules that are not consecutive or on different modules, then you will need to
use an internal flag for the logic rule cascade (this is introduced in Section 8.4).
When you select SendToNextRule in the Type box, one of the output icons will
become the next rule. See Figure 8.8 for an example.
Figure 8.8 Send to Next Rule Function
When you click the next logic rule icon, you will notice that one of the input conditions
is the previous logic rule (in Figure 8.9, "Rule1" now appears in the input stage).
Therefore, the logic result from the previous logic rule will be one of logic input values
of the current logic rule (in this example, "Rule2"). This combines the two neighboring
logic rules, which is referred to as a logic cascade.
Figure 8.9 The Next Logic Rule
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When you click the output stage icon, a window similar to Figure 8.10 will appear.
There are three outputs per logic rule. The logic result from the execution stage will
be passed to these three outputs. The action taken by the three outputs will depend
on the logic result.
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8.3.4 Output Stage
Graphic Condition Logic (GCL)
Figure 8.10 Output Stage Configuration
To configure the output stage, you will first need to select the address of the target
device for the output from the Destination box. This defines where the output signal
where be sent to. You can choose Local (meaning the output is on the same module)
or another remote module by its IP address, which will be listed in the Destination
box (note that the IP addresses are defined in the IP table, which you can configure
clicking on IP table in this window or the IP Table icon
in the GCL Menu Area).
The name of the output module can be selected from the Target module box.
Note!
When your output destination is not local, remember to use an Ethernet
switch to connect the ADAM-6000 module to the target device (do not
use an Ethernet hub) in order to prevent data packet collisions.
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After deciding on the target device, you will need to choose the output action from the
Operation Type box. The options are listed as follows:
NoOperation (default)
AO (analog output)
DO (digital output)
DI_counter (counter channel setting)
DO_Pulse (pulse output)
Timer (local timer)
AuxFlag (local or remote internal flag)
RemoteMessage (remote message output)
Counter (local internal counter setting)
After you have chosen the output action, you will need to click Verify to confirm
whether the target device exists and that it supports GCL (this does not apply to the
NoOperation setting).
In the True Action box, you will be able to set the action taken when the logic result
passed from execution stage is logic true. The False Action box defines the action
taken when the logic result passed from the execution stage is logic false, and this
will be automatically set according to the defined true action.
Once you have completed the configuration, the output stage icon will change to represent the current condition. The steps for configuring each output action are given in
the following text.
Operation Type: NoOperation
This is the default setting. When this is selected, there is no output action.
Operation Type: AO (Analog Output)
Follow these steps to configure the analog output:
1. Select AO from the Operation Type box
2. Choose the target module from the Target module box (skip this step if Destination has been set to Local)
3. Select the appropriate output range from the TargetRange box
4. From the Channel box, set which channel will generate the output signal on the
target device
5. Define the value that will generated by entering it in the Value box (the unit of
the value will depend on the range in the TargetRange box)
6. Click OK to complete the configuration
Note!
You can view the action description by the True Action/False Action
boxes. For a logic true result, the selected analog output channel will
generate the new value that you have defined. For a logic false result,
the output value of the selected analog output channel will remain
unchanged.
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Operation Type: DO_Pulse (Pulse Output)
Follow these steps to configure the pulse output:
1. Select DO_Pulse from the Operation Type box
2. Choose the target module from the Target module box
3. From the True Action box, define what true action will be taken (i.e., when the
logic result passed from the execution stage is logic true) by selecting Continue
(continuously generate a pulse train), Stop (stop generating pulses), or Num of
pulse (generate a finite number of pulses). Note that the false action will always
be Keep current status, meaning that there will be no action change for the
selected digital output channel.
4. From the Channel box, define which digital output channel will take the defined
action (start or stop pulse generation)
5. If Num of pulse has been selected, enter the number of pulses in the Value box
6. Click OK to complete the configuration
Operation Type: Timer (Local Timer)
Follow these steps to configure the timer:
1. Select Timer in the Operation Type box.
2. Choose which timer you want to configure from the Index box in the Operation
panel (each ADAM-6000 module has 16 local timers; range 0~15)
3. Define the timer action from the Type box in the Operation panel by selecting
ON-Delay (the timer will start when the logic result is logic true; by contrast, it
will stop counting and reset its value to zero when the logic result is logic false)
or OFF-Delay (this is the opposite of ON-Delay)
4. Click OK to complete the configuration
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Operation Type: DI_Counter (Counter Channel Setting)
Follow these steps to configure the counter channel setting:
1. Select DI_Counter from the Operation Type box
2. Choose the target module from the Target module box (skip this step if Destination has been set to Local)
3. From the True Action box, define what action will be taken for a true action (i.e.,
when the logic result passed from the execution stage is logic true) by selecting
Start (start the counter), Stop (stop the counter), or Reset (reset the counter)
4. From the Channel box, define which counter channel will take the defined
action
5. Click OK to complete the configuration
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Operation Type: DO (Digital Output)
Follow these steps to configure the digital output:
1. Select DO from the Operation Type box
2. Choose the target module from the Target module box (skip this step if Destination has been set to Local)
3. From the True Action box, define whether to generate a true or false digital output signal for a true action (the false action will automatically be opposite to the
true action)
4. From the Channel box, define which channel will generate an output signal on
the target device
5. Click OK to complete the configuration
Operation Type: AuxFlag (Local or Remote Internal Flag)
Follow these instructions to assign the logic result from the execution stage to a local
or remote internal flag:
1. Select Auxflag from the Operation Type box
2. From the Index box, choose the internal flag you wish to configure
3. From the True Action box, define the value you want to assign to the internal
flag for the true action (the false action will be opposite to the true action)
4. Click OK to complete the configuration
Operation Type: RemoteMessage (Remote Message Output)
We can send the device description as message to the target device.
1. Select RemoteMessage from the Operation Type box
2. Give the message an index by entering a value in the Value box (when several
logic rules send a message, it is important to specify which logic rule sends the
message to the target device)
3. Enter the message you wish to be sent in the Message box
4. Click OK to complete the configuration
You do not need to set the True Action box for this operation type. When the logic
result is logic true, the message will be sent to the target device. When the logic
result is logic false, the message will not be sent.
Figure 8.11 Remote Message Output
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The transmitted message will comprise the Message box content
(Device Description), the number of the logic rule sending the message,
the message index, the module IP address, the module name, and all I/
O statuses.
Note!
Note: When you choose Positive edge trigger (F→T) as the action, the
counter will only add one count for the first time that the logic result from
the execution stage is logic high. After the first time, the counter value
will not change even if the logic result from the execution stage is still
logic high. This is why it is called a positive edge trigger.
The following table shows the true action and false action for different output actions:
Output Action
No Operation
AO
True action
Do nothing
Change the analog output value
Output true value
Output false value
Start counter
Stop counter
Reset counter
Generate a continuous pulse train
Generate a finite number of pulses
Stop generation pulses
Start counting time
Stop timer and reset value to zero
Assign true value to a flag
Assign false value to a flag
False action
Do nothing
Keep current status
Output false value
Output true value
Stop counter
Start counter
Do nothing
Keep current status
Remote
Message
Send a message to the target device
Do nothing
Counter
Increment the counter by 1
Reset counter
Do nothing
DO
DI_Counter
DO_Pulse
Timer
Internal
Flag
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Stop timer and reset value to zero
Start timer
Assign false value to a flag
Assign true value to a flag
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Operation Type: Counter (Local Internal Counter Setting)
Follow these steps to configure the internal counter setting:
1. Select Counter from the Operation Type box
2. From the True Action box, define what action will be taken for the true action by
selecting Positive edge trigger (F→T) (increment the internal counter by 1) or
Reset (reset the internal counter).
3. The false action is displayed in the False Action box will automatically be opposite to the true action. Refer to the table below to see the relationship between
true action and false action.
4. From the Channel box, define which counter channel will take the defined
action
5. Click OK to complete the configuration
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8.4 Internal Flag for Logic Cascade and Feedback
8.4.1 Logic Cascade
Using an internal flag as an interface, you can combine different logic rules together
to form a single logic rule for more complex logic architectures. Logic rules can be
combined on the same module or even on different modules. Please refer to the
examples in this section to understand how internal flags work.
Local Logic Cascade
Here, we take a simple example to describe the logic cascade. We use two analog
input channels (Channels 0 and 1) of an ADAM-6017 to measure a signal from sensors. As long as either of the two input channels reads a voltage signal of 3~5 V, Digital Channel 0 will generate a logic high value. Otherwise, the channel will generate a
logic low value. The logic architecture is depicted in Figure 8.12.
Figure 8.12 Local Logic Cascade Architecture
To implement this logic architecture, it is necessary to use three logic rules and two
internal flags. Refer to Figures 8.13~8.15 for how to configure the three logic rules.
Figure 8.13 Configuration of Logic Rule 1
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Figure 8.15 Configuration of Logic Rule 3
We use the Logic Rule 1 to check whether the value for Analog Input Channel 0 in
the ADAM-6017 is within 3~5 V. Logic Rule 2 is used to check whether the value of
Analog Input Channel 1 is within 3~5 V. The comparison result of Logic Rules 1 and 2
is assigned to Internal Flags 0 and 1. Logic Rule 3 reads the value of these two internal flags and uses the OR logic operation to define the output of Digital Output Channel 0. As shown in Figure 8.12, this logic architecture was built using internal flags.
Distributed Logic Cascade
Logic cascade functions are not limited to a single module. Since you can define the
internal flag on another module, the logic cascade structure can be across different
modules. Using the previous application as example, Figure 8.16 shows Logic Rules
1~3 running on Modules A~ C. The logic structure now spans three ADAM-6000
modules, and this is referred to as a distributed logic cascade. The configurations of
the three logic rules are given in Figures 8.17~8.19.
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Figure 8.14 Configuration of Logic Rule 2
Figure 8.16 Distributed Logic Cascade
Figure 8.17 Configuration of Logic Rule 1
Figure 8.18 Configuration of Logic Rule 2
Figure 8.19 Configuration of Logic Rule 3
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Figure 8.20 Building Logic Feedback
8.5 Logic Download and Online Monitoring
After you have completed all the configurations for GCL logic rules, click the Download Project icon
in the GCL Menu Area in order to download the entire configu-
ration to the target device. Then you can click the Run GCL icon
to execute the
project on the target module. You will see the current status switch to the Running
Mode icon
.
ADAM-6000 modules feature a special online monitoring function. In running mode,
click the Monitoring icon
in the GCL Menu Area to enable this function. When
you do this, you will see the execution status in the Individual Logic Rule Configuration Area. Here, yellow dots indicate which stage the process flow is at. The current
input value will also be shown beside the Input Condition Stage Area. Refer to Figure
8.21 for an example of the online monitoring function at work. In this example, the
input conditions for DI 1 and DI 3 have been satisfied, and so the yellow dots appear
beside the two input condition icons and you can the current input values are above
the three input stage icons.
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When you choose the same internal flag for the input condition and output of a single
logic rule, the logic rule has logic feedback ability. In the example in Figure 8.20, one
input condition and one output are dedicated to the same internal flag (AuxFlag 0).
Thus, the output value in the current execution will become the input of the next execution. This gives this logic rule feedback ability.
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When a local or distributed logic cascade architecture is employed, there is no limitation for the input numbers of logic rules. This enables you to build any logic architecture to meet your application requirements.
Figure 8.21 Online Monitoring Function
Note!
When you use internal flags (AuxFlag) as the GCL logic rule inputs, you
can dynamically change the flag values in the online monitoring window
of Adam/Apax .NET Utility. Simply double-click the input icons representing the internal flags and you will see that the flag values change
from true to false (or vice versa).
GCL Rule Execution Sequence
Each ADAM-6000 module has 16 logic rules. Figure 8.22 depicts the execution flow
for one cycle. In this figure, there are three groups for one cycle: 1) input condition +
logic, 2) execution, and 3) output. All the enabled rules at the input condition + logic
stage will be executed first, followed by all the enabled rules at the execution stage,
and finally all the enabled rules at the output stage (note that all rules at all stages will
be executed in sequence).
For some advanced applications, you can combine different rules by adopting a logic
cascade architecture (see Section 8.4.1). For example, the output of Rule 1 can be
connected to the input of Rule 2 by assigning the same internal flag to both rules.
Based on the aforementioned execution flow, the input condition + logic, execution,
and output stages of Rule 1 will be executed sequentially. Therefore, the output of
Rule 1 will be updated at the output stage in the first cycle, and the input of Rule 2 will
detect the change in the output of Rule 1 in the next cycle.
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Local Output (Local Cascade)
Condition: Running one logic rule on one ADAM-6050 module
Processing time:
