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ADAM 4000 Series
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ADAM 4000 Series
RS-232/RS-485 Conversion
If no RS-485 interface is available on the
host computer, you can use the
ADAM-4520 RS-232/RS-485 converter
to change standard RS-232 port signals
into fully isolated RS-485 signals. The
ADAM converter and repeater modules
automatically control the RS-485 bus
direction without external handshaking
signals from the host. Host software
written for half-duplex RS-232 may be
used without modification. RS-485 bus
control is completely transparent to the
user. The ADAM converter also protects
the host computer from potentially
destructive voltages which may develop
on the RS-485 data lines.
Universal Protocol
All ADAM commands are issued in
printable ASCII-based form. This allows
you to write ADAM applications in any
high-level language that supports ASCII
string functions, such as C, Pascal or
BASIC. RS-232 and ASCII support
means that you can use virtually any
computer to manage your ADAM
network.
RS-232/RS-485 Networks
RS-485 Multi-Drop
Networking
ADAM modules use the EIA RS-485
communication protocol, the industry's
most widely used bidirectional, balanced
transmission line standard. EIA RS-485
was specifically developed for industrial
applications. It lets ADAM modules
transmit and receive data at high rates over
long distances. All modules use optical
isolators to prevent ground-loop problems
and limit the chance of damage due to
power surges.
Two-wire Communication
ADAM modules use a single twisted pair
of wires to transmit and receive data.
Special circuitry suppresses noise
picked up from communication lines, en-
suring clean and reliable communication.
ADAM’s two-wire RS-485 technology
keeps the number of cables, connectors
and communication conditioners (such
as repeaters and filters) to a minimum,
simplifying installation and reducing
overall network costs.
Surge Protection
ADAM modules offer internal surge
protection on their data lines. Internal high
speed transient suppressors on each data
line protect the modules from damaging
voltages or spikes.
Network Expansion
Each ADAM-4510 repeater lets you add
32 ADAM modules to the network or
extend the network by another 4000 feet
(1.2 km). You can connect up to 256
ADAM modules to a single RS-485
network.
Up to 256 ADAM-4000 modules with repeaters can be connected to a
single RS-485 network
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