Advantech's ADAM-4000 Remote I/O Solution Enables Modbus System Integration

Did you know that 60% of the existing control systems worldwide support Modbus Network? The Modbus protocol has become a de facto standard for data exchange and information communication in industrial network applications targeting facility
automation markets.

ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O Product Series
In view of integrating with SCADA/PLC/DCS systems as a complete remote I/O solution, Advantech introduced the ADAM-4000 Modbus series, consisting of:

ADAM-4015-B	6-channel RTD Module with Modbus
ADAM-4017+-B	8-channel Analog Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4018+-B	8-channel Thermocouple Input Module with Modbus
ADAM-4024-B	4-channel Analog Output Module with Modbus
ADAM-4051-B	16-channel Isolated Digital Input w/LED Module with Modbus
ADAM-4055-B	16-channel Isolated Digital I/O w/LED Module with Modbus
ADAM-4068-B	8-channel Relay Output Module with Modbus

The total Modbus I/O series supports Modbus/RTU protocol as the remote data transmission mechanism, providing easy-integration to any controller bearing Modbus/RTU standard. In addition to Modbus network support, these ADAM-4000 modules also feature a robust and intelligent design of system diagnostic function and safety setting capability, offering users an easy-to-use, cost-effective remote monitoring and control system.

With built-in Modbus/RTU protocol, the ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O is endowed with easy plug-in system integration capabilities. Aside from effortless integration with controllers carrying Modbus/RTU standard, ADAM-4572 can upgrade the ADAM-4000 I/O modules to the Modbus/TCP Ethernet layer. Moreover, most HMI software is bundled with Modbus driver and can access the ADAM-4000 I/O directly.

Different from other ADAM I/O modules, the ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O proves itself more robust and reliable by providing multi-type signal input and diverse signal range settings. It offers users a self-diagnostic design with burned-out detection function when problems with wire openings occur. These functionalities enable system reliability in environment monitoring, power SCADA monitoring, and factory automation markets.

The ADAM-4000 Modbus series is the best remote I/O selection for any Modbus system integration, bringing users the benefits of centralized monitoring and control, easy maintenance and troubleshooting, efficient data collection and archiving, as well as simplified reporting and analysis to reduce cost and help them meet their objectives of return-on-investment.

Below are some sample ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O System Architectures.

Sample Architecture 1: Integration with Operator Interface Panel

The Operator Interface Panel is widely installed on field site to monitor and control a single equipment or a small process unit. It is usually designed with pre-built graphic display as users’ standard operation interface. Many well-known operator interface panel manufacturers worldwide, such as Pro-face, Mapple System, Allen Bradley, and so on support the common communication standard – Modbus. The ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O series will be the most suitable remote I/O solution to integrate with these operator interface panels.

Benefits:

Compatible with any Operator Interface Panel Easy I/O mapping to pre-built graphic display Flexible network capacity based on remote architecture

Sample Architecture 2: Integration with SCADA Server

The SCADA server works as a control center in a Data Acquisition & Control System. The HMI software package installed in the SCADA server allows users to configure their own operation display and communication network. Nowadays, most HMI S/W is equipped with Modbus driver and the Modbus OPC server is the alternative interface to link with Modbus devices. Therefore, the ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O series is certainly the best remote I/O solution to connect to the SCADA server.

Benefits:

Compatible to most HMI software Easy to build & maintain in I/O database Flexible network capacity for both Serial and Ethernet networking

Sample Architecture 3: Integration with DCS/ PLC Control System

DCS or PLC controllers are targeted to handle critical applications on the factory floor. However, the remote I/O architectures are usually expensive and complex, especially when you need to expand the I/O modules from the existing system. The ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O series is the best alternative solution for these remote systems. Many PLC/DCS systems, such as GE and Schneider, are equipped with Modbus interface, so users can easily integrate ADAM-4000 Modbus I/O into a DCS/PLC control system.

Benefits:

Easy integration with DCS/PLC Control System A cost-effective remote I/O solution for system expansion requirements Suitable for application in widely-distributed monitoring & control systems

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