Simple configuration, easy programming and supported by major DA & C packages - these are just a few reasons to use Advantech's ADAM 4000 modules.

The ADAM-4017 is a 16-bit, 8-channel analog input module that provides programmable input ranges on all channels. This module is an extremely cost-effective solution for industrial measurement and monitoring applications. 500VDC optical isolation between the analog input and the module protects the module and peripherals from damage due to high input-line voltages.

You can use any high-level language with ASCII-based string functions (such as C, Pascal or BASIC) to communicate with ADAM modules or process their data. For example, the command and response for an analog input module would be: COMMAND: #5, RESPONSE: >+4.834. This command requests the data stored by the module with address 05 (Hex). The module responds with the value +4.834 V.

ADAM's built in checksum feature ensures data integrity by detecting communication errors. This feature adds two checksum characters to every command or response string that enable you to verify that the message received is exactly the same as the message sent.

Easy-to-use menu-driven utility software make configuration and calibration a snap. Its terminal emulation program lets you easily read from and write to ADAM modules. Writing application programs with this software (GENIE 2.0) is simple, you can learn the basics in just a few minutes.

Applications

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Communication

• RS-485 (2-wire) to host
• Speeds: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
• Max. communication distance: 4000feet (1.2Km)
• Power and communication LED indicator
• ASCII command/response protocol
• Communication error checking with checksum
• Asynchronous data format: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
• Up to 256 multidrop modules per serial port
• On-line module insertion and removal
• Transient suppression on RS-485 communication lines

Power Requirements

• Unregulated +10 +30 VDC
• Protected against power reversal

Mechanical

• Case: ABC with captive mounting hardware
• Plug-in screw terminal block:
  Accepts 0.5 mm² to 2.5 mm²
  1-#12 or 2-#14 to #22 AWG

Environment

• Operating temperature: 14ºF to 158ºF (-10ºC to 70ºC)
• EMI: Meets FCC Class A
• Storage temperature: -13 to 185ºf (-25 to 85ºC)
• Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Analog Input

• Channels: Six differential, two single-ended
• Input type: mV, V or mA
• Input range: ±150 mV, ±500 mV, ±1V, ±5V, ±10 V, ±20 mA

Characteristics

• Isolation voltage: 500 VDC
• Sampling rate: 10 samples/sec. (total)
• Bandwidth: 13.1 Hz
• Accuracy: ±0.1% or better
• Zero drift: ±0.3 µV/°C
• Span drift: ±25 ppm/°C
• CMR @ 50/60 Hz: 92 dB min.

Power

• Power requirements: +10 to +30 V (non-regulated)
• Power consumption: 1.2 W

Ordering Information

ADAM-4017

8-Channel Analog Input Module

• The ADAM-4018 is supported by the Genie software, but not listed in Device setup. Since the data acquisition commands of ADAM-4018 are exactly the same as those of ADAM-4017, the ADAM-4018 can be used in Genie software as if it were an ADAM-4017. Simply select the ADAM-4017 setting for ADAM-4018 in hardware setup. 7/11/96
• The zero drift of ADAM-4017 should be 6uV/ºC, not 0.03uV/ºC. This is due to the effects of input attenuator and S.E. input mode. We will correct this specification in the manual, brochure and catalog.
• The R10 of ADAM-4017 should be 1K ohm. Some modules had a 4.7k ohm resistor mistakenly installed at R10. This causes communication errors after long-term operations. If you find this problem, please change the resistor or return it to us for a hardware fix.

Q. What is the input impedance of the ADAM-4017?

A. The ADAM-4017 has an input impedance of 200,000 Ohms. The difference with other ADAMs is caused by different input resistors. Since some resistors have been added to the input terminals, thus the resistors change the input inpedance. We will change these resistors in the future version to provide a higher input impedance. (10/11/96)

 

Q. First reading is error on ADAM-4017?

A. If the firmware version of ADAM-4017 is V1.1 or earlier and the integrated time is set to 60ms (50Hz), the reading of ADAM-4017 will be incorrect some times. Please check the firmware version by ADAM software to confirm this problem. This problem can be solved by setting the integrated time to 50ms (60Hz) or send it back for upgrading the firmware to Rev.1.2. (10/11/96)

 

Q. When using an ADAM-4017 to measure a 3~4mA current input, it always shows -20mA, why?

A. Normally, the condition is caused by a calibration problem. The user needs to re-configure the ADAM-4017 range to +/-20mA, then run the zero calibration.

 

Q. The ADAM-4017 seems to have temperature fragility, resistor R10 is listed as both 1K and 4.7K Ohm, which one is correct?

A. The correct value for R10 is 1K ohms. We have further test results regarding the ADAM-4017 R10 problem. In our test, we use three ADAM-4017's with R10 at 4.7K and one ADAM-4011 in a test chamber at 70 deg C. After about 8 hours of testing, we found only one of the ADAM-4017 wouldn't work. This module also worked again when we colded down the temperature to 62 degC. (8/6/96)