ADAM-5510M-A2E ADVANTECH, ADAM-5510M-A2E Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: ADAM-5510M-A2E
• Description: PC-based Controller
• Manufacturer: ADVANTECH

Specifications of ADAM-5510M-A2E

• No. Of Ports: 4
• No. Of Serial Ports: 4
• External Width: 231mm
• Supply Voltage: 30VDC
• External Depth: 75mm
• Data Rate Max: 115.2Kbps
• Features: 4 I/O Slot Expansion, 1.5MB Flash And 640KB SRAM
• External Height: 110mm
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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Why PC-based Control?
Today, more and more major manufacturers are gaining a competitive edge by replacing
their factory floor PLC “black boxes” and utilizing the latest advances in automation control
technology. One of the major drawbacks of the PLC is its proprietary nature. Not only is
the PLC proprietary, but so is everything associated with it – the hardware, the operating
system, the programming methods, the networks, the processors, the I/O, and more. Once
you have selected a PLC supplier, you are essentially locked into their product line. This
exclusivity limits how far you can expand your operations – and expand your business
– since you can only grow as far as your supplier’s technology will let you. On the other
hand, PC-based controllers are designed as an open structure with advanced capabilities
for computing, communication and controlling. There will be no more limitation to user’s
further integration and expansion.
PC-based "C" Programmable Controller
The design of the ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E are based on the experience of various
needs in industrial control. The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E adopt a popular RS-485
bus, which can work either as a standalone unit or within a distributed control system. The
user only needs to write a program in C to run on the ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E
for a general-purpose application.
Windows-based Utility for Configuring I/O Modules
The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E utility is fully-Windows based so users can configure
the I/O modules and download control program under Windows environment easily. In
order to provide a convenience operation environment for former users, the Windows
Utility keeps the DOS mode operation interface too.
More Data Memory and I/O Slots to Support Versatile Applications
The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E offer plenty of spare memory for developing complex
logic or data storage applications, such as data recording, which is difficult for traditional
controllers. The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E features 1.5 MB flash memory and 640
KB SRAM (up to 384 KB battery backup memory). ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E also
support up to 4 or 8 I/O slots for I/O modules, which can provide more flexibility and I/O
points for user’s applications.
Wallmounting
Hole
Power Terminal
PC-based Controllers & I/O Modules
Diagnostic LEDs
Terminal Block
Plug-in Screw
Inserted I/O
Modbus/RTU Master and Slave Function Libraries
The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E has four independent communication ports. That
means they can simultaneously communicate with one RS-232/485 device (COM1),
one RS-485 device (COM2), one RS-232 3-wire device (COM3), and one RS-232/485
device (COM4). They also support Modbus/RTU master function library for connecting
Modbus remote I/O modules and Modbus/RTU slave function library for connecting to
HMI/SCADA software.
Complete I/O Module and C Library Support
The ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E support industrial I/O modules including digital
I/O, analog I/O, counter and special purpose I/O modules such as Thermocouple and RTD.
It also offers well-stocked Borland C libraries, including system resources function, I/O
functions, communication functions and Modbus/RTU functions. All the functions have
sample programs which can save the developing time and efforts.
Multiple RS-232 Port Support
The ADAM-5090 is a 4-port RS-232 module that is equipped with 4 RS-232 ports, which
make it especially suitable for bi-direction communication. It can simultaneously read/write
data from other third-party devices such as barcode readers or PLCs, as long as they have
an RS-232 interface. Furthermore, commands can be issued through the ADAM-5090 to
control other devices. It is fully integrated with the ADAM-5510M and ADAM-5510E, and
transmits data through RS-232 ports. The whole integrated system supports Modbus/RTU
master function, which can connect and issue commands to control Modbus remote I/O
devices by Modbus/RTU protocol.
Module
Snap Lock
ADAM-5510M
ADAM-5510E
Node ID Switch