Information Technology

Most industrial computer systems come with standard RS-232 serial ports. Though widely accepted, RS-232 has limited transmission speed, range, and networking capabilities. The RS-422 and RS-485 standards overcome these limitations by using differential voltage lines for data and control signals. The ADAM-4520/4522 converter lets you take advantage of RS-422 and RS-485 on systems originally equipped with RS-232. It transparently converts RS-232 signals into isolated RS-422 or RS-485 signals. You do not need to change your PC's hardware or your software. The ADAM-4520 lets you easily build an industrial grade, long distance communication system with standard PC hardware. It extends the communication distance by 4000 ft. (1200 m) or increases the maximum number of connected nodes by 32.

The ADAM-4521 is an intelligent RS-422/485 to RS-232 converter specifically designed to connect RS-422/485 devices to an RS-232 network. RS-232 is the most common transmission standard. Although widely available on most computer systems, measurement equipment, PLCs, and industrial devices, its transmission speed, communication distance, and especially networking capability are limited due to unbalanced transmission. The ADAM-4521 addressable converter solves this problem and lets you easily build up an RS-485 network with your RS-232 devices by assigning each one an address for easier communication.

• Supports RS-232/422/485 serial communications
• Provides 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet port
• Supports baud rate up to 921.6 kbps
• Provides COM port redirection (Virtual COM), TCP and UDP operation modes
• Allows a max. of 5 hosts to access one serial port
• Allows a max. of 16 hosts to be accessed as TCP client mode
• Supports auto re-connection function
• Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista drivers
• Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all serial signals
• Automatic RS-485 data flow control
• Supports remote update firmware

Advantech Industrial EtherNet/IP Remote I/O modules

Advantech's ADAM-6100 series is a new line of Isolated Industrial Ethernet Remote I/O modules. Equipped with the EtherNet/IP protocol, ADAM-6100EI series also allows daisy chain connections, making it possible to transfer data much faster during process control and other industrial automation applications.

Compatible with AllenBradley controllers.

Advantech Industrial EtherNet/IP Remote I/O modules

Advantech's ADAM-6100 series is a new line of Isolated Industrial Ethernet Remote I/O modules. Equipped with the EtherNet/IP protocol, ADAM-6100EI series also allows daisy chain connections, making it possible to transfer data much faster during process control and other industrial automation applications.

Compatible with AllenBradley controllers.