User Manual

ADAM-5000/TCP Series

Distributed DA&C System Based

on Ethernet
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free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
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service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
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authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
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in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.

Part No. 2003M50020 Edition 1

December 2020

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CE

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FM

This equipment has passed the FM certification. According to the National Fire Pro-
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groups, based on hazard considerations. This equipment is compliant with the speci-
fications of Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D indoor hazards.

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1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
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center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
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– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheral attachments
– Description of your software (OS, version, application software, etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages

Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
 To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush of
power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive electronic
components.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
15. The power cord or plug is damaged.
16. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
17. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
18. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the
user's manual.
19. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
21. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
22. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
23. The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982
is no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Understanding Your System ..............1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Major Features .......................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Communication Network............................................................... 2
1.2.2 Modbus/TCP Protocol................................................................... 2
1.2.3 Hardware Capacity & Diagnostic .................................................. 2
1.2.4 Communicating Isolation............................................................... 3
1.2.5 Completed set of I/O modules for total solutions .......................... 3
1.2.6 Built-in real-time OS and watchdog timer ..................................... 3
1.2.7 Software Support .......................................................................... 3
1.2.8 Security Setting............................................................................. 3
1.2.9 UDP Data Stream ......................................................................... 3
1.2.10 Modbus Ethernet Data Gateway................................................... 3
1.3 Technical Specification of ADAM-5000/TCP............................................. 4
1.3.1 System .......................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Ethernet Communication .............................................................. 4
1.3.3 Serial Communication................................................................... 4
1.3.4 Power............................................................................................ 4
1.3.5 Isolation......................................................................................... 4
1.3.6 Mechanical.................................................................................... 4
1.3.7 Environment.................................................................................. 5
1.3.8 Dimensions ................................................................................... 5
Figure 1.1 ADAM-5000/TCP system & I/O module dimensions .. 5
1.3.9 Basic Function Block Diagram ...................................................... 5
Figure 1.2 Function block diagram .............................................. 5
1.4 LED Status of ADAM-5000/TCP Series main unit .................................... 6
Figure 1.3 ADAM-5000/TCP LED Indicators ............................... 6

Chapter 2 Selecting Your Hardware Components

7
2.1 Selecting I/O Module................................................................................. 8
Table 2.1: I/O Selection Guidelines ............................................. 8
Figure 2.1 ADAM-5000 I/O Module Selection Chart.................... 9
Table 2.2: I/O Modules Selection Guide.................................... 10
2.2 Selecting Power Supply .......................................................................... 12
Table 2.3: Power Consumption of ADAM-5000 series .............. 12
Table 2.4: Power Supply Specification Table ............................ 14
2.3 Selecting Link Terminal and Cable ......................................................... 14
Figure 2.2 Ethernet Terminal and Cable Connection ................ 14
Table 2.5: Ethernet RJ-45 port Pin Assignment ........................ 15
Figure 2.3 RS-485 Terminal and Cable Connection.................. 15
2.4 Selecting Operator Interface ................................................................... 16

Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Guide .............17

3.1 Determining the proper environment....................................................... 18
3.1.1 Check the content of shipping box.............................................. 18
3.1.2 System Requirement .................................................................. 18
3.1.3 I/O modules................................................................................. 18
3.2 Installing your main unit and module....................................................... 18
Figure 3.1 Module alignment and installation ............................ 19

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 Figure 3.2 Secure the module to the system............................. 19
3.3 Mounting ................................................................................................. 19
3.3.1 Panel mounting........................................................................... 19
Figure 3.3 ADAM-5000/TCP panel mounting screw placement 20
3.3.2 DIN rail mounting ........................................................................ 20
Figure 3.4 ADAM-5000/TCP DIN rail mounting......................... 20
Figure 3.5 Secure ADAM-5000/TCP System to a DIN rail ........ 21
3.4 Wiring and Connections.......................................................................... 22
3.4.1 Power supply wiring.................................................................... 22
Figure 3.6 ADAM-5000/TCP power wiring ................................ 22
3.4.2 I/O modules wiring ...................................................................... 23
Figure 3.7 ADAM-5000 I/O Module Terminal Block wiring ........ 23
3.4.3 System Network Connections..................................................... 24
Figure 3.8 System network connection ..................................... 24
Figure 3.9 Serial Network Connection....................................... 25
3.5 Assigning address for I/O Modules ......................................................... 26
Figure 3.10I/O Modules Address Mapping ................................. 26

Chapter 4 I/O modules ....................................... 27

4.1 I/O Modules............................................................................................. 28
Table 4.1: I/O Module Support List............................................ 28

Chapter 5 System Hardware Configuration ..... 29

5.1 System Hardware Configuration ............................................................. 30
Figure 5.1 Hardware Configuration ........................................... 30
5.2 Install Utility Software on Host PC .......................................................... 30
5.3 AdamApax .NET Utility Overview ........................................................... 30
5.3.1 Main Menu .................................................................................. 31
Figure 5.2 Operation Screen ..................................................... 31
Figure 5.3 Tool Bar.................................................................... 33
5.3.2 Ethernet Network Setting............................................................ 33
Figure 5.4 Network Setting ........................................................ 33
Figure 5.5 Define Device Name and Description ...................... 34
Figure 5.6 TCP/IP Network setting ............................................ 34
5.3.3 I/O Module Configuration............................................................ 35
Figure 5.7 Digital I/O Module Configuration .............................. 35
Figure 5.8 Operation and Indication Icons................................. 36
Figure 5.9 Current Analog Input Status ..................................... 36
Figure 5.10Setting range and integration time ........................... 37
Figure 5.11Analog Module Configuration Screen....................... 37
Figure 5.12Counter/Frequency Module Configuration ............... 38
Figure 5.13Location of Counter/Frequency Module ................... 39
5.3.4 Alarm Setting To satisfy the needs of various applications, ....... 39
Figure 5.14Alarm Setting for Analog Input and Counter Modules ..
40
5.3.5 Firmware Update ........................................................................ 40
Figure 5.15Firmware Upgrade.................................................... 41
5.3.6 Security Setting........................................................................... 41
Figure 5.16Password Setting ..................................................... 41
5.3.7 Terminal Emulation..................................................................... 42
Figure 5.17Command Emulation................................................ 42
5.3.8 Data Stream................................................................................ 42
Figure 5.18Data Stream Configuration....................................... 43
Figure 5.19Data Stream Monitoring ........................................... 43
5.3.9 Data Gateway Setting................................................................. 43
Figure 5.20RS-485 Modbus Network Setting ............................. 44

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Chapter 6 Programming ....................................45
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 46
6.2 DLL (Dynamic Link Library) Driver .......................................................... 46
6.2.1 Index ........................................................................................... 46
6.2.2 Programming Flows .................................................................... 47
6.2.3 Function Descriptions ................................................................. 52
6.2.4 Return Codes.............................................................................. 60
6.2.5 Data Structure............................................................................. 60
6.3 ADAM-5000/TCP Command................................................................... 61
6.3.1 Command Structure.................................................................... 61
Figure 6.1 Request Comment Structure .................................... 61
Figure 6.2 Response Comment Structure ................................. 61
6.3.2 Modbus Function Code Introduction ........................................... 62
Table 6.1: Response Comment Structure ................................. 62
6.4 Apply with ASCII Command for ADAM-5000/TCP System..................... 65
Figure 6.3 ASCII Command Structure in ADAM-5000/TCP ...... 65
6.4.1 Sytax of ASCII............................................................................. 65
6.4.2 System Command Set ................................................................ 66
Table 6.2: CPU Command Set .................................................. 66
Table 6.3: Baud rate codes ....................................................... 68
6.4.3 Analog Input Command Set........................................................ 72
Table 6.4: ADAM-5013 RTD Input Command Set..................... 72
Table 6.5: ADAM-5017/5018 Analog Input Command Set........ 83
Figure 6.4 Data format for 8-bit parameters .............................. 84
Table 6.6: ADAM-5017H /5017UH Analog Input command Set 95
Table 6.7: Analog Input Alarm Command Set ......................... 102
Table 6.8: Analog Input Alarm Command Set ......................... 112
6.4.4 Analog Output Command Set ................................................... 122
Table 6.9: Analog Output command Set ................................. 122
Figure 6.5 The other bits are not used and are set to 0........... 123
6.4.5 Digital Input/Output Command Set ........................................... 132
Table 6.10:Digital Input/Output Command Set......................... 132
Table 6.11:ADAM-5080 Counter/Frequency Command Set .... 138
6.4.6 WatchDog Timer Command Set ............................................... 162
Table 6.12:WatchDog Timer Command Set............................. 162
Table 6.13:ADAM-5081 Counter/Frequency Command Set .... 165

Appendix A Design Worksheets .........................189

Table A.1: I/O Data Base ......................................................... 190
Table A.2: Summary Required Modules .................................. 191
Table A.3: Table for Programming........................................... 192

Appendix B Data Formats and I/O Ranges ........195

B.1 Analog Input Formats............................................................................ 196
B.2 Analog Input Ranges - ADAM-5017...................................................... 197
B.3 Analog Input Ranges - ADAM-5018...................................................... 198

Appendix C Grounding Reference ......................203

C.1 Grounding ............................................................................................. 204
C.1.1 The ‘Earth’ for reference ........................................................... 204
Figure C.1 Think the EARTH as GROUND.............................. 204
C.1.2 The ‘Frame Ground’ and ‘Grounding Bar’................................. 205
Figure C.2 Grounding Bar ........................................................ 205

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 Figure C.3 Normal mode and Common modC......................... 205
C.1.3 Normal Mode and Common Mode............................................ 206
Figure C.4 Normal mode and Common modC......................... 206
C.1.4 Wire impedance........................................................................ 207
Figure C.5 The purpose of high voltage transmission.............. 207
Figure C.6 Wire impedancC..................................................... 207
C.1.5 ADAM-5000/TCP User’s Manual .............................................. 208
Figure C.7 Single point grounding (1) ...................................... 208
Figure C.8 Single point grounding (2) ...................................... 208
C.2 Shielding ............................................................................................... 209
C.2.1 Cable Shield ............................................................................. 209
Figure C.9 Single isolated cable .............................................. 209
Figure C.10Double isolated cable............................................. 210
C.2.2 System Shielding ...................................................................... 211
Figure C.11System Shielding ................................................... 211
Figure C.12The characteristic of the cable ............................... 211
Figure C.13System Shielding (1).............................................. 212
Figure C.14System Shielding (2).............................................. 212
C.3 Noise Reduction Techniques ................................................................ 213
Figure C.15Noise Reduction Techniques ................................. 213
C.4 Check Point List .................................................................................... 213

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 Chapter 1
1 Understanding Your
System
1.1 Introduction
Ethernet connectivity is trending in industrial applications. Longer communication dis-
tances, faster communication speeds, and greater advantages attract people into
developing their system based upon this network. But there used to be a threshold in
connecting information layers and field control layers. People usually had to prepare
a data exchange server between information systems and control systems as a com-
munication bridge. Obviously, it takes a lot of time and money. To meet user’s
requirements, Advantech announces the new DA&C system, the ADAM-5000/TCP
Series, the Ethernet I/O solution for people developing their eAutomation architec-
ture. It can be applied to various applications, such as traffic, building, telecom, water
treatment, and others.

ADAM-5000/TCP Series include the following 2 products:

ADAM-5000/TCP: 8-slot Distributed DA&C System for Ethernet
ADAM-5000L/TCP: 4-slot Distributed DA&C System for Ethernet

1.2 Major Features

1.2.1 Communication Network
By adopting a 32-bit RISC CPU, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series has greatly advanced
data processing abilities for the user, especially for network communications
(response time < 5ms). There is a standard RJ-45 modular jack Ethernet port on the
ADAM-5000/TCP’S CPU board, and I/O modules field signals would be able to link
with the Ethernet directly without assistance from other hardware devices such as
converters or data gateways. The communication speeds can be autoswitched
between 10 M and 100 Mbps data transfer rate depending upon the network environ-
ment. Through an Ethernet network, your DA&C systems, computer workstations,
and higher-level enterprise MIS servers can access plant- floor data. Such data can
be used in system supervising, product scheduling, statistical quality control, and
more.

1.2.2 Modbus/TCP Protocol

Modbus/TCP is one of the most popular standards for industrial Ethernet networks.
Following this communication protocol, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series is easy to inte-
grate with any HMI software packages or user-developed applications that support
Modbus. Users do not have to prepare a specific driver for the ADAM-5000/TCP
Series when they install the DA&C system with their own operating application. More-
over, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series works as a Modbus data server. It allows eight
PCs or tasks to access its current data simultaneously from anywhere: LAN, Intranet,
or Internet.

1.2.3 Hardware Capacity & Diagnostic

Advantech’s ADAM-5000/TCP Series is designed with a high I/O capacity and sup-
ports all types of ADAM-5000 I/O modules. Providing eight slots for any mixed mod-
ules, this DA&C system handles up to 128 I/O points (four ADAM-5024s allowed).
Different from other main units, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series not only has a higher I/O
capacity, but it also has a smarter diagnostic ability. There are eight indicators on the
front case of the CPU module. Users can read the system status clearly, including
power, CPU, Ethernet link, communication active, communication rate, and more. In
addition, there are also Tx and Rx LEDs on the Ethernet port, indicating data transfer
and reception.

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1.2.4 Communicating Isolation

Chapter 1
High-speed transient suppressors isolate ADAM-5000/TCP Series Ethernet port from
dangerous voltage (up to 1500VDC) power spikes and avoid surge damage to the
whole system.

1.2.5 Completed set of I/O modules for total solutions

The ADAM-5000/TCP Series uses a convenient backplane system common to the
ADAM-5000 series. Advantech’s complete line of ADAM-5000 modules integrates
with the ADAM-5000/TCP Series to support your applications (not including ADAM-

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5090). Full ranges of digital module supports 10 to 30 VDC input and outputs. A set
of analog modules provide 16-bit resolution and programmable input and output
(including bipolar) signal ranges. For details, refer to Chapter 4 I/O Modules.

1.2.6 Built-in real-time OS and watchdog timer

The microprocessor also includes a real-time OS and watchdog timer. A real-time OS
is available to handle several tasks at the same time. The watchdog timer is designed
to automatically reset the microprocessor if the system fails. This feature greatly
reduces the level of maintenance required and makes the ADAM-5000/TCP Series
ideal for use in applications which require a high level of system performance and
stability.

1.2.7 Software Support

The ADAM-5000/TCP Series firmware has a built-in Modbus/TCP server based on
the Modbus standard. Therefore, Advantech provides all the necessary DLL drivers,
OPC Server, and Windows Utility for users for client data for the ADAM-5000/TCP
Series. Users can configure this DA&C system via a Windows Utility; and integrate
them with HMI software packages via Modbus/TCP driver or Modbus/TCP OPC
Server. Even more, you can use the DLL driver or standard Modbus/TCP library to
develop your own applications.

1.2.8 Security Setting

Though Ethernet technology comes with great benefits in speed and integration,
there also exist risks about network invasion from outside. For this reason, a security
protection design was built into the ADAM-5000/TCP Series. Once the user has set
the password into the ADAM-5000/ TCP firmware, important system configurations
(network, firmware, password) can only be changed through password verification.

1.2.9 UDP Data Stream

Most of time, each host PC in a DA&C system needs to regularly request the I/O
devices via TCP/IP packets to update current data. This may cause data problems
and lower performance on the network, especially when there are frequent communi-
cations between multi-servers and I/O devices. To reduce communication issues in
the host computer on your Ethernet network, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series also sup-
ports UDP (User Datagram Protocol) protocol to broadcast data packets to specific
IPs without requesting commands. Users can apply this feature to implement data
streaming, event triggers, and other advanced functions.

1.2.10 Modbus Ethernet Data Gateway

Much more than an I/O system, ADAM-5000/TCP Series provides an RS-485 net-
work interface for other Modbus devices integration. It works as an Ethernet data
gateway, upgrading Modbus serial network devices up to Ethernet layer. ADAM-5511

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 supports a maximum of 16 nodes or 3rd party products with Modbus protocol support
which are allowed to integrate with ADAM-5000/TCP Series. This feature enlarges
your system scope, as opposed to other general I/O systems.

1.3 Technical Specification of ADAM-5000/TCP

1.3.1 System
 CPU: ARM 32-bit RISC CPU
 Memory: 4 MB Flash RAM
 Operating System: Real-time O/S
 Timer BIOS: Yes
 I/O Capacity: 8 slots (ADAM-5000/TCP)
4 slots (ADAM-5000L/TCP)
 Status Indicator: Power (3.3V, 5V), CPU, Communication (Link, Collide, 10/
100 Mbps)
 CPU Power Consumption: 5.0W
 Reset Push Bottom: Yes

1.3.2 Ethernet Communication

 Ethernet: 10 BASE-T IEEE 802.3
100 BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u
 Wiring: UTP, category 5 or greater
 Bus Connection: 2 RJ45 LAN port share one MAC address
 Comm. Protocol: Modbus/TCP
 Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100 Mbps
 Max Communication Distance: 100 meters
 Even Response Time: < 5 ms
 Data Stream Rate: 50 ms to 7 days

1.3.3 Serial Communication

 RS-485 signals: DATA +, DATA-
 Mode: Half duplex, multi-drop
 Connector: Screw terminal
 Transmission Speed: Up to 115.2 Kbps
 Max. Transmission Distance: 4000 feet (1220 m)

1.3.4 Power
 Unregulated 10 to 30VDC
 Protection: Over-voltage and power reversal

1.3.5 Isolation
 Ethernet Communication: 1500 V DC
 I/O Module: 3000 V DC

1.3.6 Mechanical
 Case: KJW 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

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1.3.7 Environment

Chapter 1
 Operating Temperature: - 10 to 70ºC (14 to 158ºF)
 Storage Temperature: - 25 to 85ºC (-13 to 185ºF)
 Humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
 Atmosphere: No corrosive gases

Note! Equipment will operate below 30% humidity. However, static electricity
problems occur much more frequently at lower humidity levels. Make
sure you take adequate precautions when you touch the equipment.
Consider using ground straps, anti- static floor coverings, etc. if you use

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the equipment in low humidity environments.

1.3.8 Dimensions
The following diagrams show the dimensions of the system unit and an I/O unit. All
dimensions are in millimeters.

355.0
331.5
309.5

Figure 1.1 ADAM-5000/TCP system & I/O module dimensions

1.3.9 Basic Function Block Diagram

Figure 1.2 Function block diagram

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1.4 LED Status of ADAM-5000/TCP Series main unit
There are eight LEDs on the ADAM-5000/TCP Series front panel. The LEDs indicate
ADAM-5000/TCP’s system status, as explained below:

Figure 1.3 ADAM-5000/TCP LED Indicators

Power: Red indicator. This LED is normal when ADAM-5000/TCP Series system is
powered on.

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 Chapter 2
2 Selecting Your
Hardware
Components
2.1 Selecting I/O Module
To organize an ADAM-5000/TCP Series data acquisition & control system, you need
to select I/O modules to interface the main unit with field devices or processes that
you have previously determined. There are several things you should consider when
you select I/O modules.
 What type of I/O signal is applied in your system?
 How much I/O is required by your system?
 How will you place the main unit to concentrate the I/O points of an entire pro-
cess.
 How many ADAM-5000/TCP Series main units are required for distributed I/O
points arrangement?
 What is the required voltage range for each I/O module?
 What isolation environment is required for each I/O module?
 What are the noise and distance limitations for each I/O module?

Refer to table 2-1 I/O module selection guidelines.

Table 2.1: I/O Selection Guidelines

Choose this type For these types of field devices or
Explanation:
of I/O module: operations (examples):
Selector switches, pushbuttons, photo- Input modules sense ON/
Discrete input electric eyes, limit switches, circuit break-OFF or OPENED/
module and block ers, proximity switches, level switches, CLOSED signals. Discrete
I/O module motor starter contacts, relay contacts, signals can be either AC or
thumbwheel switches DC.
Output module signals
Discrete output interface with ON/OFF or
Alarms, control relays, fans, lights, horns,
module and block OPENED/CLOSED
valves, motor starters, solenoids
I/O module devices. Discrete signals
can be either AC or DC.
Thermocouple signals, RTD signals, tem-
perature transducers, pressure transduc- Convert continuous ana-
Analog input
ers, load cell transducers, humidity log signals into input val-
module
transducers, flow transducers, potentiom- ues for ADAM-5000/TCP
eters.
Interpret ADAM-5000/TCP
series output to analog sig-
Analog output Analog valves, actuators, chart record-
nals (generally through
module ers, electric motor drives, analog meters
transducers) for field
devices.

Advantech provides more than 15 types of ADAM-5000 I/O modules for various
applications. Figure 2-1 and Table 2-2 will help you to select the ADAM-5000 I/O
modules quickly and easily.

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 Chapter 2
5051 Digital Input Module (16ch.)
5051D Digital Input Module With
LED (16 ch.)
Digital Input 5051S Isolated DI Module with LED (16 ch.)
5052 Isolated DI Module (8ch.)
5056 Digital Output Module (16 ch.)
5056D Digital Output Module with LED

Selecting Your Hardware Components

(16 ch.)
5056S Isolated Digital Output Module
with LED (16 ch.)
Digital Module Digital Output 5060 Relay Output Module (6 ch.)
5068 Relay Output Module (8 ch.)
5069 Power Relay Output Module (8 ch.)
5080 Counter/Frequency Module
(4 ch.)
Counter 5050 Digital I/O Module (16 ch.)

Mixed I/O 5055S Isolated Digital I/O Module

with LED (16 ch.)

5017 Analog Input Module (8ch.)

5017H High-speed Analog Input Module
(8 ch.)
5017UH Ultra High-speed Analog Input
Analog Input Module (8 ch.)
5013 RTD Input Module (3ch.)
5018 T/C Input Module (7ch.)
Analog Module
5024 Analog Output Module (4ch.)
Analog Output

5090 Communication Module (8ch.)

Communication Module
(for ADAM-5510 & ADAM-5511 only)

Figure 2.1 ADAM-5000 I/O Module Selection Chart

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Table 2.2: I/O Modules Selection Guide
ADAM- ADAM- ADAM- ADAM- ADAM- ADAM- ADAM-
Module
5013 5017 5017H 5017UH 5018 5018P 5024
Resolution 16 bit 16 bit 12 bit 12 bit 16 bit 16 bit -
Input
3 8 8 8 7 7 -
Channel
Sampling
10 10 8K 200K 10 10 -
Rate
±15 mV ±15 mV
-±150 mV ±250 mV ±50 mV ±50 mV
Voltage ±500 mV ±500 mV V +10V ±100 mV ±100 mV
Analog - -
Input ±1 V ±5 ±1 V ±5 V ±10 V ±500 mV ±500 mV
Input
V ±10 V V ±10 V ±1 V ±2.5 ±1 V ±2.5
V V
Current 4~20mA*
- ±20 mA* ±20 mA* ±20 mA* ±20 mA* -
Input ±20 mA*
Direct
Pt or Ni J, K, T, E, J, K, T, E,
Sensor - - -
RTD R, S, B R, S, B
Input
Resolution - - - - 12 bit
Voltage
Analog - - - - 0~10 V
Output
Output
Current 0~20 mA
- - - -
Output 4~20 mA
Digital
Digital Input - - - - -
Input Channels
and
Digital Digital
Output Output - - - - -
Channels
Channels - - - - -
Counter Input
- - - - -
(32-bit) Frequency
Mode - - - - -
Channels - - - - -
COMM
Type - - - - -
3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Isolation
VDC VDC VDC VDC VDC VDC VDC

Module ADAM-5050 ADAM-5051 ADAM-5051D ADAM-5051S

Resolution - - - -
Input
- - - -
Channel
Sampling Rate - - - -
Voltage
Analog - - - -
Input
Input
Current
- - - -
Input
Direct
- - - -
Sensor Input

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Resolution - - - -
Analog Voltage Output - - - -
Output Current
- - - -
Output
Digital
Digital Input 16 16 W/LED 16 W/LED
Input Channels 16 DIO (bit-wise
and
Digital selectable)
Digital
Output Output - - -
Channels

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Channels - - - -
Counter Input
- - - -
(32-bit) Frequency
Mode - - - -
Channels - - - -
COMM
Type - - - -
Isolation - - - 2500 VDC

ADAM-
Module ADAM-5055S ADAM-5055S ADAM-5056 ADAM-5056D
5056S /5056SO
Resolution - - - - -
Input
- - - - -
Channel
Sampling
- - - - -
Rate
Voltage
Analog - - - - -
Input
Input
Current
- - - - -
Input
Direct
Sensor - - - - -
Input
Resolution - - - - -
Voltage
Analog - - - - -
Output
Output
Current
- - - - -
Output
Digital
Digital Input 8 8 W/LED - - -
Input Channels
and
Digital Digital
Output Output - 8 W/LED 16 16 W/LED 16 W/LED
Channels
Channels - - - - -
Counter Input
- - - - -
(32-bit) Frequency
Mode - - - - -
Channels - - - - -
COMM
Type - - - - -
Isolation 5000 VRMS 2500 VDC - - 2500 VDC

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 Module ADAM-5060 ADAM-5068 ADAM-5080 ADAM-5090
Resolution - - - -
Input
- - - -
Channel
Sampling Rate - - - -
Voltage
Analog - - - -
Input
Input
Current
- - - -
Input
Direct
- - - -
Sensor Input
Resolution - - - -
Analog Voltage Output - - - -
Output Current
- - - -
Output
Digital
Digital Input - - - -
Input Channels
and
Digital Digital
6 relay 8 relay
Output Output - -
(2 form A/ 4 form C) (8 form A)
Channels
Channels - - 4 -
Input 5000 Hz
- - -
Frequency (max)
Counter Frequency,
(32-bit) Up/Down
Mode - - Counter, -
Bi-direction
Counter
Channels - - - 4
COMM
Type - - - RS-232
Isolation - - 1000 VRMS -

2.2 Selecting Power Supply

ADAM-5000/TCP series system works under unregulated power source between
+10 and +30 VDC. When you arrange different I/O modules on ADAM-5000/TCP’s
back plant, it may require comparable power supply. Use the following steps as
guidelines for selecting a power supply for your ADAM-5000/TCP system.
 Refer to Table 2.3 to check the power consumption of ADAM-5000/TCP Series
main unit and each I/O module.

Table 2.3: Power Consumption of ADAM-5000 series

Power
Main Units Description
Consumption
Distributed Data Acquisition and Control System
ADAM-5000/485 1.0 W
based on RS-485
Distributed Data Acquisition and Control System
ADAM-5000E 4.0 W
based on RS-485
Distributed Data Acquisition and Control System
ADAM-5000/TCP 5.0 W
based on Ethernet

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PC-Based Programmable Controller (With Battery
ADAM-5510 1.0 W
Backup)
Enhanced PC-Based Programmable Controller
ADAM-5510M 1.2 W
(With Battery Backup)
ADAM-5511 PC-Based Programmable Controller with Modbus 1.0 W
ADAM-5510E 8-clot PC-Based Programmable Controller 1.2W
Ethernet-enabled PC-Based Programmable Con-
ADAM-5510/TCP 2.0W
troller

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8-clot Ethernet-enabled PC-Based Programma-
ADAM-5510E/TCP 2.0W
ble Controller
Power
Main Units Description
Consumption
ADAM-5013 3-Channel RTD Input Module 1.1 W
8-Channel Analog Input Module (mV, mA or High
ADAM-5017 1.25 W
Voltage)
8-Channel High speed Analog Input Module (mV,
ADAM-5017H 2.2 W
mA or High Voltage)
8-Channel Ultra High speed Analog Input Module
ADAM-5017UH 2.2 W
(mV, mA or High Voltage)
7-Channel Thermocouple Input Module (mV, V,
ADAM-5018 0.63 W
mA, Thermocopule)
ADAM-5024 4-Channel Analog Output Module (V, mA) 2.9 W
ADAM-5050 16-Channel Universal DIO 1.2 W
ADAM-5051 16-Channel Digital Input Module 0.53 W
ADAM-5051D 16-Channel Digital Input w/LED Module 0.84 W
ADAM-5056S 16-Channel Isolated Digital Input w/LED Module 0.8 W
ADAM-5056SO 16-Channel Digital Input w/LED Module 0.84 W
ADAM-5052 8-Channel Isolated DI 0.27W
ADAM-5055S 16-Channel Isolated DIO w/LED Module 0.68 W
ADAM-5056 16-Channel Digital Output Module 0.53 W
ADAM-5056D 16-Channel Digital Output w/LED Module 0.84 W
ADAM-5056S 16-Channel Isolated Digital Output w/LED Module 0.6 W
6-Channel Relay Output Module ( 2 of Form A, 4
ADAM-5060 1.8 W
of Form C)
ADAM-5068 8-Channel Relay Output Module ( 8 of Form A) 1.8 W
ADAM-5080 4-Channel Counter/ Frequency Input Module 1.5 W
ADAM-5090 4-Port RS232 Module 0.6 W

Calculate the Summary of the whole system’s power consumption.

For example, if there are these following items in your system.
ADAM-5000/TCP * 3 & ADAM-5024 * 4 & ADAM-5017 * 6 &
ADAM-5068 * 5 & ADAM-5050 * 5 & ADAM-5080 * 4
The power consumption is:
5W * 3 + 2.9W * 4 + 1.25 * 6 + 1.8W * 5 + 1.2W * 5 + 1.5W * 4 = 55.1W
ƒ Select a suitable power supply from Table 2.4 or other comparable power
resources for system operation.

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Table 2.4: Power Supply Specification Table
Specification PWR-242 PWR-243 PWR-244
Input
85~132 VAC
Input Voltage 90~264 VAC 100~240 VAC
170~264 VAC
Input Frequency 47~63 Hz 47~63 Hz 47~63 Hz
25 A/110 VAC
Input Current 1.2 A max. 1.4 A max. 50 A/220 VAC
(Inrush current)
Short Protection Yes Yes Yes
Output
Output Voltage +24 VDC +24 VDC +24 VDC
Output Current 2.1 A 3A 4.2 A
Overload Protection Yes Yes Yes
General
181 mm x 113 mm x 181 mm x 113 mm x 181 mm x 113 mm x
Dimension
60 mm (L x W x H) 60 mm (L x W x H) 60 mm (L x W x H)
Operating Temperature 0~50º C (32~122º F) 0~50º C (32~122º F) 0~50º C (32~122º F)
DIN-rail Mountable Yes No No

2.3 Selecting Link Terminal and Cable

Ethernet Network
Use the RJ-45 connector to connect the Ethernet port of the ADAM-5000/TCP Series
to the Hub. The cable for connection should be Category 3 (for 10Mbps data rates) or
Category 5 (for 100Mbps data rates). UTP/STP cables are compliant with EIA/TIA
586 specifications. The maximum length between the Hub and any ADAM-5000/TCP
Series is up to 100 meters (approx. 300ft).

Figure 2.2 Ethernet Terminal and Cable Connection

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Table 2.5: Ethernet RJ-45 port Pin Assignment
Pin number Signal Function
1 RD+ Receive (+)
2 RD- Receive (-)
3 TD+ Transmit (+)
4 (Not Used) -
5 (Not Used) -
6 TD- Transmit (-)

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7 (Not Used) -
8 (Not Used) -

Serial Network
The system uses screw terminal for RS-485 twisted pair connection as a data gate-
way between Ethernet Sever and serial Modbus devices. See Figure 2-3. The follow-
ing information must be considered.
1. Twisted-pair wire compliant with EIA-422 or EIA-485 standards, which contains
24 AWG thin copper conductor with copper mesh and aluminum foil for shield-
ing.
2. Always use a continuous length of wire, do not combine wires to attain needed
length.
3. Use the shortest possible wire length.
4. Use wire trays for routing where possible.
5. Avoid running wires near high energy wiring.
6. To reduce electrical noise, it should be twisted as tightly as possible.

Figure 2.3 RS-485 Terminal and Cable Connection

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2.4 Selecting Operator Interface
To complete your data acquisition and control system, selecting the operator inter-
face is necessary. The Modbus/TCP protocol in ADAM-5000/TCP Series exhibits
high flexibility for system integration for various applications. If you want to configure
your ADAM-5000/TCP Series system, or monitor current status, Advantech offers
free charge software:
 AdamApax .NET Utility

If you want to integrate ADAM-5000/TCP Series with HMI (Human Machine Inter-
face) software in a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system. There
are a lot of HMI software packages, which support Modbus/TCP drivers.
 Advantech WebAccess
 Wonderware InTouch
 Intellution Fix of i-Fix
 Advantech also provides an OPC Server - the most easy-to-use data exchange
tool worldwide. Any HMI software designed with an OPC Client would be able to
access ADAM-5000/TCP series systems.
 AdamApax .NET Class Library

With these ready-to-go application software packages, tasks such as remote data
acquisition, process control, historical trending, and data analysis require only a few
keystrokes to use.

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3 Hardware Installation
Guide
3.1 Determining the proper environment
Before you start to install the ADAM-5000/TCP Series system, there are somethings
that need to be checked.

3.1.1 Check the content of shipping box

Unpack the shipping boxes and make sure that the contents include:
 ADAM-5000/TCP Series main unit with two blank slot covers

3.1.2 System Requirement

 Host computer
– IBM PC compatible computer with 486 CPU (Pentium is recommended)
– Microsoft 95/98/2000/NT 4.0 (SP3 or SP4) or higher versions
– At least 32 MB RAM
– 20 MB of hard disk space available
– VGA color monitor
– 2x or higher speed CD-ROM
– Mouse or other pointing devices
– 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet card
 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet Hub (at least 2 ports)
 Two Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors
 Power supply for ADAM-5000/TCP series (+10 to +30 V unregulated)

3.1.3 I/O modules

At least one I/O module is needed to use the system. Prepare the required I/O mod-
ules as the interface for a variety of field singles.

3.2 Installing your main unit and module

When inserting modules into the system, align the PC board of the module with the
grooves on the top and bottom of the system. Push the module straight into the sys-
tem until it is firmly seated in the back plane connector (see figure 3-1). Once the
module is inserted into the system, push in the retaining clips located at the top and
bottom of the module to firmly secure the module to the system (see figure 3-2).

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Figure 3.1 Module alignment and installation

Figure 3.2 Secure the module to the system

3.3 Mounting
The ADAM-5000/TCP Series system can be installed on a panel or on a DIN rail.

3.3.1 Panel mounting

Mount the system on the panel horizontally to provide proper ventilation. You cannot
mount the system vertically, upside down or on a flat horizontal surface. A standard
#7 tapping screw (4 mm diameter) should be used.

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 Figure 3.3 ADAM-5000/TCP panel mounting screw placement

3.3.2 DIN rail mounting

The system can also be secured to the cabinet by using mounting rails (see figure 3-
4). If you mount the system on a rail, you should also consider using end brackets at
the end of each rail. The end brackets help keep the system from sliding horizontally
along the rail. This minimizes the possibility of accidentally pulling the wiring loose. If
you examine the bottom of the system, you will notice two small retaining clips. To
secure the system to a DIN rail, place the system on to the rail and gently push up on
the retaining clips (see figure 3-5). The clips lock the system on the rail. To remove
the system, pull down on the retaining clips, lift up on the base slightly, and pull it
away from the rail.

Figure 3.4 ADAM-5000/TCP DIN rail mounting

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Figure 3.5 Secure ADAM-5000/TCP System to a DIN rail

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3.4 Wiring and Connections
This section provides basic information on wiring the power supply, I/O units, and net-
work connection.

3.4.1 Power supply wiring

Although the ADAM-5000/TCP Series systems are designed for a standard industrial
unregulated 24 V DC power supply, they accept any power unit that supplies within
the range of +10 to +30 VDC. The power supply ripple must be limited to 200 mV
peak-to-peak, and the immediate ripple voltage should be maintained between +10
and +30 VDC. Screw terminals +Vs and GND are for power supply wiring.

Note! The wires used should be sized at least 2 mm.

Figure 3.6 ADAM-5000/TCP power wiring

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3.4.2 I/O modules wiring

Chapter 3
The system uses a plug-in screw terminal block for the interface between I/O mod-
ules and field devices. The following information must be considered when connect-
ing electrical devices to I/O modules.
1. The terminal block accepts wires from 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm.
2. Always use a continuous length of wire. Do not combine wires to make them
longer.
3. Use the shortest possible wire length.
4. Use wire trays for routing where possible.

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5. Avoid running wires near high-energy wiring.
6. Avoid running input wiring in close proximity to output wiring where possible.
7. Avoid creating sharp bends in the wires.

Figure 3.7 ADAM-5000 I/O Module Terminal Block wiring

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3.4.3 System Network Connections
Ethernet Network
The ADAM-5000/TCP Series has an Ethernet communication port that allows you to
program, configure, monitor, and integrate into a SCADA system. Figure 3-8 is a
guideline to complete the system network connection.

Figure 3.8 System network connection

Serial Network
Working as an Ethernet Data Gateway, the ADAM-5000/TCP Series provides an RS-
485 interface to integrate serial devices for various applications. Adopting the Mod-
bus standard protocol, it solves the communication problem between different net-
works and different devices. Meanwhile, users can extend their system scope by
integrating up to 32 nodes of ADAM-5000/485 or other Modbus products, such as
meters, card readers, and so on.

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Figure 3.9 Serial Network Connection

Note! The address of ADAM-5000/TCP Series on the RS-485 network will be

always node 1. Any Modbus devices integrated in this network should
be addressed from node 2 to 33.

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3.5 Assigning address for I/O Modules
Based on the Modbus standard, the addresses of the I/O modules you place into the
ADAM-5000/TCP series system are defined by a simple rule. Refer to figures 3-9 to
map the I/O address.

Figure 3.10 I/O Modules Address Mapping

For example, if there is a ADAM-5024 (4-channel AO Module) in slot 2, the address

of this module should be 40017~40024.

Note! ADAM-5080 is a special 4-channel counter module. The data type is

designed as “unsigned long”. When you insert an ADAM-5080 in slot 0,
the address should be 40001, 40003, 40005 and 40007.

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4 I/O modules
4.1 I/O Modules
This manual introduces the detailed specifications, functions, and application wiring
of each ADAM-5000 I/O module.To organize an ADAM-5000 series and ADAM-5510
series controller, you need to select I/O modules to interface the main unit with field
devices or processes that you have previously determined. Advantech provides 20
types of ADAM-5000 I/O modules for various applications so far. The following table
is the I/ O modules support list we provide to help you choose. For more detailed
specification and user guides, Refer the user manual of ADAM-5000 IO Module.

Table 4.1: I/O Module Support List

Module Name Specification Reference
ADAM-5013 3-ch. RTD input Isolated
ADAM-5017 8-ch. AI Isolated
ADAM-5017H 8-ch. High speed AI Isolated
ADAM-5017UH 8-ch. Ultra High speed AI Isolated
Analog I/O 8-ch Analog Input Module with
ADAM-5017P Isolated
Independent Input
ADAM-5018 7-ch. Thermocouple input Isolated
7-ch Thermocouple Input Mod-
ADAM-5018P Isolated
ule with Independent
ADAM-5024 4-ch. AO Isolated
ADAM-5050 7-ch. D I/O Non-isolated
ADAM-5051 16-ch. DI Non-isolated
ADAM-5051D 16-ch. DI W/ LED Non-isolated
16-Ch Isolated DI Module w/
ADAM-5051S Isolated
LED
ADAM-5052 8-ch. DI Isolated
ADAM-5053S 32-ch Digital Input Module Isolated
Digital I/O 16-Ch Isolated DI/O Module w/
ADAM-5055S Isolated
LED
ADAM-5056 16-ch. DO Non-isolated
ADAM-5056D 16-ch. DO W/LED Non-isolated
16-Ch Sink Type Isolated DO
ADAM-5056S Isolated
Module w/ LED
16-Ch Source Type Isolated
ADAM-5056SO Isolated
DO Module w/ LED
ADAM-5060 6-ch. Relay output Isolated
8-Ch Power Relay Output
Relay Output ADAM-5069 Isolated
Module w/ LED
ADAM-5080 4-ch. Counter/Frequency Isolated
Counter/Frequency 4-ch High Speed Counter/Fre-
ADAM-5081 Isolated
quency Module

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5 System Hardware
Configuration
 This chapter explains how to use Windows Utility to configure the ADAM-5000/TCP
Series system for various applications. Users can learn the hardware connection,
software installation, communication setting and every procedure for system configu-
ration from these sections.

5.1 System Hardware Configuration

As we mentioned in chapter 3-1, you will need the following items to complete your
system hardware configuration.

System Requirement
 Host computer
– IBM PC compatible computer with 486 CPU (Pentium is recommended)
– Microsoft XP/7 32, 64-bits or higher versions
– At least 32 MB RAM
– 20 MB of hard disk space available
– VGA color monitor
– 2x or higher speed CD-ROM
– Mouse or other pointing devices
– 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet Card
 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet switch (at least 2 ports)
 Two Ethernet Cable with RJ-45 connector
 Power supply for ADAM-5000/TCP Series (+10 to +30 V unregulated) Make
sure to prepare all of the items above, then connect the power and network wir-
ing as figure 5-1.

Figure 5.1 Hardware Configuration

5.2 Install Utility Software on Host PC

Please go to our web site to get the latest version of AdamApax .NET Utility.
Click AdamApax .NET Utility icon to execute the setup program. There will be a
shortcut of the Utility executive program on Windows’ desktop after completing the
installation.

5.3 AdamApax .NET Utility Overview

The Windows Utility offers a graphical interface that helps you configure the ADAM-
5000/TCP Series main unit and I/O modules. It is also very convenient to test and

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 monitor your DA&C System. The following guidelines will give you some brief instruc-

Chapter 5
tions on how to use this Utility.
 Main Menu
 Ethernet Network Setting
 Adding Remote Station
 I/O Module Configuration
 Alarm Setting
 Firmware Update
 Security Setting

System Hardware Configuration

 Data Stream
 RS-485 Modbus Network Setting

5.3.1 Main Menu

Double Click the icon of ADAM/APAX.NET Utility shortcut, the operation screen will
pop up as Figure 5-2.

Figure 5.2 Operation Screen

The top of the screen consists of a function menu and a tool bar for commonly used-
functions.
Function menu

File / Exit will exit this Utility program.

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 Tool content functions shown below:
Search Device: Search all ADAM and APAX units in the specific Ethernet
domain. (the same as the host PC’s Ethernet domain).
Terminal for Command Call up the operations screen of Terminal emulation to do
Testing: the request / response command execution.
Monitor Data Stream: Call up the monitoring screen of the streaming data from
the specific ADAM-5000/TCP.

Setup contents functions shown below:

Refresh Serial and Refresh the specific interface to get an update of the
Ethernet: device.

About menu item shows information about software version, release date, and sup-
port modules.

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There are five push buttons in the tool bar.

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Figure 5.3 Tool Bar

5.3.2 Ethernet Network Setting

As soon as you click the search button, it will search all ADAM-5000/TCP Series on
the host PC’s domination Ethernet network automatically. Then the tree-structure dis-
play area will appear with the searched items and relative IP addresses.

Figure 5.4 Network Setting

In Figure 5-4, there is host PC information in the status display area, including host
name and IP address.

Since the utility software detects the ADAM-5000/TCP series on the network, the
user can begin to setup each ADAM-5000/TCP series station individually following
these steps.
Step 1. Choose any one station, all I/O modules plugged into the main unit will be
listed on the tree-structure display area. Meanwhile, the “Device Name” and
“Device Description” are editable by the operator.

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 Figure 5.5 Define Device Name and Description

Step 2.Click the Network tip to configure the TCP/IP network setting.

Figure 5.6 TCP/IP Network setting

MAC Address: This is also called the Ethernet address and needs no further con-
figuration.
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway: The IP address identifies your ADAM-
5000/TCP Series device on the global network. Each ADAM-5000/TCP has same
default IP address 10.0.0.1. Therefore, please do not initial many ADAM-5000/TCP
Series at the same time to avoid the Ethernet conflict.
If you want to configure the ADAM-5000/TCP Series in the host PC’s domain net-
work, only the IP address and Subnet Mask will need to be set ( host PC and ADAM-
5000/TCP Series must belong to same subnet mask). If you want to configure the
ADAM-5000/TCP Series via Internet or other network domains, you have to ask your

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 network administrator to obtain a specific IP and Gateway address then configure

Chapter 5
each ADAM-5000/ TCP Series with an individual setting.

Note! There are several conditions you need to be sure of before adding a
remote ADAM-5000/TCP Series system in the windows Utility.
1. Be sure the specific IP exists and is available.
2. Be sure to complete the network linkage for both sides.
3. Be sure to adjust the best timeout setting.
4. Even if you are not sure whether the communication is workable or

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not, there is also a “PING” function for testing the network connec-
tion.

5.3.3 I/O Module Configuration

Digital Input Output Module
ADAM-5000 Digital Modules include ADAM-5050/5051(D)/5051S/5052/5055S/
5056(D)/5056S/5060/5068/5069, users can read following information from the Util-
ity.

Figure 5.7 Digital I/O Module Configuration

Location: Standard Modbus address.Windows Utility shows the Modbus map-

ping address of each I/O channel. (Refer to chapter 3.5 Assigning
address for I/O Modules) The addresses will be the indexes for apply-
ing to the database of the HMI or OPC Server.
Type: Data Type of the I/O channel. The data type of Digital I/O modules is
always “Bit”.
Value: The current status on each channel of I/O Module.
The value of digital I/O modules could be “0” (OFF) or “1” (ON).
Description: Describes the channel numbers and I/O types of the specific module.

In addition to monitoring the current DI/DO status, the Windows Utility offers a GUI
interface as shown in figure 5-8. You can read the Digital input status through the

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 change of the indicator icons. Conversely, you can write the digital output status by
clicking the indicator icons.

Figure 5.8 Operation and Indication Icons

Note! 1. The indicator icons are only available to click for digital output
channel.
2. The hexadecimal code will be calculated automatically for any sta-
tus.

Analog Input Module

ADAM-5000 Analog Input Modules include ADAM-5013/5017(H)/5018, users can
read following information from the Utility.

Figure 5.9 Current Analog Input Status

Location: Standard Modbus address. (Refer to chapter 3.5 Assigning

addresses for I/O module).
Type: Data type of the I/O channel. The data type of analog Input modules
is always “word”.
Value: The current status on each channel of I/O modules. Windows Utility
provides both decimal and hexadecimal values used for different
applications.

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ranges of the specified module. Before acquiring the current data of
an analog input module, you have to select the input range and inte-
gration time. Then the input data will be scaled as the specified range
with the engineer unit.

System Hardware Configuration

Figure 5.10 Setting range and integration time

Note! Windows Utility allows the user to Enable / Disable the current status
display.

Analog Output Module

Selecting an ADAM-5024 Analog Output Module, users can read Value and Output
Range information in the Channel setting table. ADAM-5024 is designed with four dif-
ferent outputs channels, so there are four channel configuration screens for signal
range and output value setting in the Utility. Once the setting value sends out, the
system will read back the value immediately to guarantee a correct analog output sig-
nal.

Figure 5.11 Analog Module Configuration Screen

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 Note! Initial Setting function: Adjust a initial output value if you want to setup
the specified channel and click the set current as startup button, the
channel will output the same value each time when the system is initial-
ized.

Counter/Frequency Module
Selecting an ADAM-5080 Counter/Frequency Module, users also can read the infor-
mation about location, type, value, and description from four individual channel con-
figuration screens.

Figure 5.12 Counter/Frequency Module Configuration

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 However, the ADAM-5080 is a special module. Each channel is composed of an

Chapter 5
unsigned long and four bits. For example, if ADAM-5080 is plugged into Slot 6 on the
ADAM-5000/ TCP system, the address locations should be:

System Hardware Configuration

Figure 5.13 Location of Counter/Frequency Module

Note! 1st bit: Default ON “1”, available to set ON/OFF to start/stop counting.
2nd bit: Normal OFF “0”, only accept a pulse ON signal to clear the
counter.
3rd bit: Normal OFF “0”, only ON “1” when counter overflow. Users can
write "0" to clear the overflow flag.
4th bit: Non used.

5.3.4 Alarm Setting To satisfy the needs of various applications,

ADAM-5000/TCP Series system provides Alarm setting function for Analog Input and
Counter Module. Users can set High/Low limit value to identify the alarm status and
trigger a digital output as an event handling function.

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 Figure 5.14 Alarm Setting for Analog Input and Counter Modules

There are three alarm types in Analog Input Modules:

Disable: ADAM-5000/TCP Series dose not executive alarm diagnosing func-
tion.
Momentary: When the Input value is over or under the High/Low limit, the alarm
signal will be sent only once.
Latch: When the input value is over or under the High/Low limit, the alarm
signal will be latched till clicking the “Clear Latch” button.

Note! The alarm types of ADAM-5080 includes “Disable” and “Latch only.

5.3.5 Firmware Update

ADAM-5000/TCP Series supports all ADAM-5000 series I/O modules and necessary
operating functions so far. But Advantech always provides better hardware and soft-
ware functions to improve the DA&C systems. Therefore, users will need to upgrade
the firmware of ADAM-5000/TCP series to get the best performance. Select the Firm-
ware Upgrade tab and click Open to find the specific firmware (*.bin) to upgrade.

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System Hardware Configuration
Figure 5.15 Firmware Upgrade
Click the upgrade button, then the new firmware will be downloaded into the ADAM-
5000/TCP Series system.

5.3.6 Security Setting

Ethernet brings great benefits of speed and integration, there also exists network
security risks. For this reason, the security protection is built into ADAM-5000/TCP
Series. Once a user set the password into the ADAM-5000/TCP Series firmware, the
important system configurations (Network, Firmware, Password) are only allowed to
be changed via password verification.

Figure 5.16 Password Setting

Note! The default password of ADAM-5000/TCP Series is “00000000”. Please

make sure to change and keep the correct password by yourself. If you
lose it, please contact Advantech’s technical support center for help.

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5.3.7 Terminal Emulation
You can issue commands and receive a response by clicking the Terminal button on
the tool bar. There are two kinds of command format supported by this emulation
function. Users can choose ASCII or Hexadecimal mode as their communication
base. If ASCII mode has been selected, the Windows Utility will translate the request
and response string both in Modbus and ASCII format.
For example, select ASCII mode and key-in the ASCII command “$01M” (module
name), then click Send.

Figure 5.17 Command Emulation

5.3.8 Data Stream

Data Stream Configuration
In addition to TCP/IP communication protocol, ADAM-5000/TCP Series supports
UDP communication protocol to regularly broadcast data to specific host PCs. Click
the tip of Data stream, then configure the broadcasting interval and the specific IPs
which need to receive data from the specific ADAM-5000/TCP Series. This UDP
Data Stream function broadcasts up to 8 host PCs simultaneously, and the interval is
user-defined from 50ms to 10 hours.

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 Chapter 5
System Hardware Configuration
Figure 5.18 Data Stream Configuration

Data Stream Monitoring

After finishing the configuration of Data Stream, you can select the item “Monitor Data
Stream” in the function bar or click icon to call up operation display as shown in Fig-
ure 5-19.

Figure 5.19 Data Stream Monitoring

Select the IP address of the ADAM-5000/TCP Series you want to read the data of,
then click “Start” button. The Utility software will begin to receive the stream of data
shown on this operation display.

5.3.9 Data Gateway Setting

ADAM-5000/TCP Series is designed with an RS-485 Modbus Interface. As a Data
Gateway, it integrates serial Modbus devices into Ethernet applications easily.
Click the tip of “RS-485/Modbus” to configure the RS-485 network setting following
these steps below.

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 Figure 5.20 RS-485 Modbus Network Setting

1. Define the parameters of the network, including parity, stop bit, baud rate,
(300~115200bps) and timeout.
2. Click the Apply button, the password verification dialog block will pop up.
3. Key in your specific password and click OK, The setting is now done.

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 Chapter 6
6 Programming
6.1 Introduction
After completing the system configuration, you can begin to plan the application pro-
gram. This chapter introduces two programming tools for users to execute system
data acquisition and control. The DLL drivers and command sets provide a friendly
interface between your applications and ADAM-5000/TCP Series system.

6.2 DLL (Dynamic Link Library) Driver

The Dynamic Link Library (DLL) enables you to quickly and easily write Windows
applications for ADAM-5000/TCP Series systems. The library supports Borland C,
Delphi, Visual C++, and Visual Basic. Since ADAM-5000/TCP systems communicate
with a host computer through Ethernet, no additional driver needs to be installed. The
DLL includes all necessary function calls to utilize the ADAM-5000/TCP Series sys-
tems to their fullest extent. In the same path with “ADAM 5000TCP Series” after com-
pleting S/W installation, you’ll find the relational example files for each kind of
programming languages after setup the Windows Utility program. You can customize
the source code to create your own tailor-made ADAM-5000/TCP Series setup pro-
gram or monitoring system.

6.2.1 Index

Function Libraries Pages

ADAM5KTCP_Open 56
ADAM5KTCP_Close 56
ADAM5KTCP_Connect 56
ADAM5KTCP_Disconnection 56
ADAM5KTCP_GetDLLVersion 57
ADAM5KTCP_ReadReg 57
ADAM5KTCP_WriteReg 57
ADAM5KTCP_ReadCoil 58
ADAM5KTCP_WriteCoil 58
ADAM5KTCP_SendReceive5KTCPCmd 59
ADAM5KTCP_Add5KTCPForStream 59
ADAM5KTCP_ReadStreamData 60
ADAM5KTCP_ReadAlarmInfo 60
ADAM5KTCP_StartStream 61
ADAM5KTCP_StopStream 61
ADAM5KTCP_SetStreamAlarmState 62
ADAM5KTCP_Debug 62
ADAM5KTCP_UDPOpen 63
ADAM5KTCP_UDPClose 63
ADAM5KTCP_SendReceiveUDPCmd 63

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6.2.2 Programming Flows

Chapter 6
Sending a command and receiving a response by UDP.

Programming
Sending a command and receiving a response by TCP

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 Receiving a data stream coming from ADAM-5000/TCP Series (s)

ADAM-5000/TCP Series User Manual 48

Receiving alarm information from ADAM-5000/TCP(s)

Chapter 6
Programming

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 Reading coil values.

Writing values to coil.

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Reading values from a holding register.

Chapter 6
Programming
Writing values to a holding register.

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6.2.3 Function Descriptions
ADAM5KTCP_Open
Description: Initiate the “adam5ktcp.dll” for use.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_Open(void);

Parameters: void

Return: Refer to Chapter6-2-4 “Return Codes” for more detail information.

ADAM5KTCP_Close
Description: Terminates using the “adam5ktcp.dll”.

Syntax: void ADAM5KTCP_Close(void);

Parameters: void

Return: void

ADAM5KTCP_Connect
Description: Establishes a Windows Sockets connection in a specified ADAM-5000/TCP
system.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_Connect(char szIP[ ], unsigned short port, int iConnection-

Timeout, int iSendTimeout, int iReceiveTimeout);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that is to be connected
port[in]: The TCP/IP connection port used with Modbus/TCP,
iConnectionTime-
The specified timeout interval for connecting to the ADAM-5000/TCP
out[in]:
iSendTimeout[in]: The specified timeout interval for sending a command to the ADAM-
5000/TCP
iReceiveTimeout[in]: The specified timeout interval for receiving response from the ADAM-
5000/TCP

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detailed information

ADAM5KTCP_Disconnect
Description: Disconnect the Windows Sockets connection of the specified ADAM-5000/
TCP

Syntax: void ADAM5KTCP_Disconnect(void);

Parameters: void

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detailed information

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DAM5KTCP_GetDLLVersion

Chapter 6
Description: Read the version of ADAM-5000/TCP DLL driver

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_GetDLLVersion(void);

Parameters: void

Return: 0x150 means Version 1.50

Programming
ADAM5KTCP_ReadReg
Description: Reads the holding register value at a specified range described in parame-
ters.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_ReadReg(char szIP[], WORD wID, WORD wStartAd-

dress, WORD wCount, WORD wData[]);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that to be connected
wID[in]: The specific device ID for an Modbus/TCP device. The ADAM-5000/
TCP is always assigned as 1
wStartAddress[in]: The starting address to be read
wCount[in]: How many holding registers to be read
wData[out]: An unsigned 16 bit array that stores the read holding register values

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_WriteReg
Description: Write the holding register value at a specified range described in the param-
eters.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_WriteReg(char szIP[], WORD wID, WORD wStartAddress,

WORD wCount, WORD wData[]);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that to be connected
wID[in]: The specific device ID for an Modbus/TCP device. The ADAM-5000/
TCP is always assigned as 1
wStartAddress[in]: The starting address to be written
wCount[in]: How many holding registers to be written
wData[out]: An unsigned 16 bit array that stores write values to a holding register

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

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 ADAM5KTCP_ReadCoil
Description: Reads the coils value at a specified range described in parameters.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_ReadCoil(char szIP[], WORD wID, WORD wStartAddress,

WORD wCount, BYTE byData[]);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that to be connected
wID[in]: The
specific device ID for an Modbus/TCP device. The ADAM-5000/TCP
is always assigned as 1
wStartAddress[in]: the starting address that to be read
wCount[in]: How many coils to be read
byData[out]: An 8-bit array that stores read coils

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_WriteCoil
Description: Writes coil values at a specified range described in parameters.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_WriteCoil(char szIP[], WORD wID, WORD wStartAddress,

WORD wCount, BYTE

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that to be connected
wID[in]: The specific device ID for an Modbus/TCP device. The ADAM-5000/
TCP is always assigned as 1
wStartAddress[in]: The starting address that to be written
wCount[in]: How many coils to be written
byData[out]: An unsigned 8-bit array that stored values written to the coil

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

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ADAM5KTCP_SendReceive5KTCPCmd

Chapter 6
Description: This function is designed for user’s convenience, accepting the ASCII for-
mat string as a command. Then transforming it to meet the Modbus/TCP
specifications.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_SendReceive5KTCPCmd(char szIP[], char szSend-

ToTCP[], char szReceiveFromTCP[], char szModbusSend[], char szMod-
busReceive[]);

Parameters:

Programming
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that to be connected
szSendToTCP[in]: The ASCII format string that send to a ADAM-5000/ TCP
szReceiveFromTCP[out]: The ASCII format string that response from a ADAM-5000/TCP
szModbusSend[out]: The Modbus/TCP format string that send to a ADAM-5000/TCP
szModbusReceive[out]: The Modbus/TCP format string that response from a ADAM-
5000/TCP

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_Add5KTCPForStream
Description: Assigns a specified ADAM-5000/TCP to send stream data to the PC

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_Add5KTCPForStream(char szIP[]);

Parameters: szIP[in]: the IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that assign to send stream
data to the PC

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

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 ADAM5KTCP_ReadStreamData
Description: Receives a data stream that comes from a specific ADAM-5000/TCP

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_ReadStreamData(char szIP[], struct _StreamData

*pStreamData);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: Specifies the IP Address for a user to receive the stream data
*pStreamData[out]: the stream data stored in _StreamData structure Refer to Chapter 6-2-
5 “Data Structure” for more detail information about _StreamData
structure.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_ReadAlarmInfo
Description: Receive alarm information that comes from the specific ADAM-5000/TCP

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_ReadAlarmInfo (struct _AlarmInfo *pAlarmInfo);

Parameters:
*pAlarmInfo[out]: The alarm information stored in _AlarmInfo structure Refer to Chapter
6-2-5 “Data Structure” for more detail information about _AlarmInfo
structure.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

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ADAM5KTCP_StartStream

Chapter 6
Description: Instruct the PC to start receiving stream data from the ADAM-5000/TCP

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_StartStream (HANDLE *EventFromApp);

Parameters:
*EventFromApp: The event object that would pass down to ADAM5KTCP.DLL This event
object would be signaled either a stream data send to PC or an alarm sta-
tus change in ADAM-5000/TCP.Refer to ADAM5KTCP_SetStream Alarm-

Programming
State for more detail information.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_StopStream
Description: Instruct the PC to stop receiving stream data

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_StopStream( );

Parameters: void

Return: void

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 ADAM5KTCP_SetStreamAlarmState
Description: Set the criterion to signal the event object

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_SetStreamAlarmState(WORD wStreamAlarmState);

Parameters:
wStreamAlarmState[in]: When assigned to ADAM5KTCP_Receive StreamIngoreAlarm:
means the ADAM5KTCP.DLL always signals event object when
any stream data comes from an ADAM-5000/TCP. Then the appli-
cation can receive the stream data by calling “ADAM5KTCP_Read-
StreamData()” function.
When assigned to ADAM5KTCP_Receive Stream WhenAlarm:
means ADAM5KTCP.DLL only signals event object when a alarm
status is triggered. Then the application can receive the alarm infor-
mation about the ADAM-5000/TCP by calling
“ADAM5KTCP_ReadAlarmInfo()” function.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_Debug
Description: Trace the executive information about streaming data mechanism in
ADAM5KTCP.DLL
(It is convenient to troubleshooting of user’s applications.)

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_Debug(int *iMatchIndex, int *iReceiveCount, int

*iThreadRun, int *iTotalStream, char szFromIP[]);

Parameters:
*iMatchIndex[out]: Indicates which ADAM-5000/TCP caused the signaling event object
0 means the first ADAM-5000/TCP, 1 means second,
2 means third, and so on. The ordinal is implied when calling
“ADAM5KTCP_Add5KTCPForStream()” function.
*iReceiveCount[out]: Counts how many stream data have arrival
*iThreadRun[out]: Indicates the working thread status in ADAM5KTCP.DLL
*iTotalStream[out]: Reserved
szFromIP[out]: Specifies the IP Address of ADAM-5000/TCP which sends the
stream data.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

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ADAM5KTCP_UDPOpen

Chapter 6
Description: Opens a UDP socket and sets the timeout of send/receive interval to pre-
pare send a command to ADAM-5000/TCP by UDP.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_UDPOpen(int iSendTimeout, int iReceiveTimeout);

Parameters:
iSendTimeout[in]: The specified timeout interval for sending a command string to the
ADAM-5000/TCP by UDP.

Programming
iReceiveTimeout[in]: The specified timeout interval for receiving a response string from
the ADAM-5000/TCP by
UDP.

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_UDPClose
Description: Closes the UDP socket that has been opened by “ADAM5KTCP_UD-
POpen()”.

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_UDPClose();

Parameters: Void

Return: Refer to Chapter 6.2.4 “Return Codes” for more detail information

ADAM5KTCP_SendReceiveUDPCmd
Description: Sends a command to ADAM-5000/TCP and receives the response by
UDP

Syntax: int ADAM5KTCP_SendReceiveUDPCmd(char szIP[], char szSend[], char

szReceive[]);

Parameters:
szIP[in]: The IP Address of the ADAM-5000/TCP that send/receive the command/
response
szSend[in]: The string in ASCII format that send to the ADAM-5000/TCP
szReceive[out]: The string in ASCII format that response from the ADAM-5000/TCP

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6.2.4 Return Codes
Using these function libraries, you can read the error message and the against
response from the returning codes.

ADAM5KTCP_NoError (0)
ADAM5KTCP_StartupFailure (-1)
ADAM5KTCP_SocketFailure (-2)
ADAM5KTCP_UdpSocketFailure (-3)
ADAM5KTCP_SetTimeoutFailure (-4)
ADAM5KTCP_SendFailure (-5)
ADAM5KTCP_ReceiveFailure (-6)
ADAM5KTCP_ExceedMaxFailure (-7)
ADAM5KTCP_CreateWsaEventFailure (-8)
ADAM5KTCP_ReadStreamDataFailure (-9)
ADAM5KTCP_InvalidIP (-10)
ADAM5KTCP_ThisIPNotConnected (-11)
ADAM5KTCP_AlarmInfoEmpty (-12)

6.2.5 Data Structure

struct _StreamData
{
WORD DIO[8]; // DI/DO data for Slot0, Slot1,...., Slot7
WORD Slot0[8]; // AI/AO data for slot0
WORD Slot1[8]; // AI/AO data for slot1
WORD Slot2[8]; // AI/AO data for slot2
WORD Slot3[8]; // AI/AO data for slot3
WORD Slot4[8]; // AI/AO data for slot4
WORD Slot5[8]; // AI/AO data for slot5
WORD Slot6[8]; // AI/AO data for slot6
WORD Slot7[8]; // AI/AO data for slot6
}; //StreamData,*pStreamData;

struct _AlarmInfo
{
BYTE bySlot; // the Slot of 5000/TCP which cause the alarm change
BYTE byChannel; // the Channel of 5000/TCP which cause the alarm
change
BYTE byAlarmType; // 0: Low Alarm, 1: High Alarm
BYTE byAlarmStatus; // 0: Alarm Off, 1: Alarm On
BYTE byIndexOf5KTCP; // indicate the index 5000/TCP which cause the alarm
change, zero-based
char szIP[20]; // the IP address which cause the alarm change
char szDateTime[48]; // e.x 2001/09/23 10:12:34:567 (Year/Month/Day
Hour:Minute:Second:mSecond)
};

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6.3 ADAM-5000/TCP Command

Chapter 6
ADAM-5000/TCP system accepts a command/response form with the host computer.
When systems are not transmitting they are in listen mode. The host issues a com-
mand to a system with a specified address and waits a certain amount of time for the
system to respond. If no response arrives, a time-out aborts the sequence and
returns control to the host. This chapter explains the structure of the commands with
Modbus/TCP protocol, and guides to use these command sets to implement user’s
programs.

6.3.1 Command Structure

Programming
It is important to understand the encapsulation of a Modbus request or response car-
ried on the Modbus/TCP network. A complete command is consisted of command
head and command body. The command head is prefixed by six bytes and
responded to pack Modbus format; the command body defines target device and
requested action. Following ex- ample will help you to realize this structure quickly.
Example:
If you want to read the value of ADAM-5017 in ADAM-5000/TCP’s slot 0(2 channels;
address: 40001~40002), the request command should be:

Figure 6.1 Request Comment Structure

And the response should be:

Figure 6.2 Response Comment Structure

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6.3.2 Modbus Function Code Introduction
To fulfill your programming requirements, there is a series of function code standards
for your reference.
Table 6.1: Response Comment Structure
Code (Hex) Name Usage
01 Read Coil Status Read Discrete Output Bit
02 Read Input Status Read Discrete Input Bit
03 Read Holding Registers Read 16-bit register. Used to read integer or
04 Read Input Registers floating point process data.
05 Force Single Coil Write data to force coil ON/OFF
06 Preset Single Register Write data in 16-bit integer format
08 Loopback Diagnosis Diagnostic testing of the communication port
15 Force Multiple Coils Write multiple data to force coil ON/OFF
16 Preset Multiple Registers Write multiple data in 16-bit integer format

Function Code 01
The function code 01 is used to read the discrete output’s ON/OFF status of ADAM-
5000/TCP in a binary data format.
Request message format for function code 01:
Command Body
Start Start Requested Requested
Station Function
Address Address Number of Coil Number of
Address Code
High Byte Low Byte High Byte Coil Low Byte

Example: Read coil number 1 to 8 (address number 10001 to 10008) from ADAM-5000/
TCP
01 01 00 01 00 08

Response message format for function code 01:

Command Body
Station Function Byte
Data Data …
Address Code Count

Example: Coils number 2 and 7 are on, all others are off.
01 01 01 42
In the response the status of coils 1 to 8 is shown as the byte value 42 hex,
equal to 0100 0010 binary.

Function Code 02
The function code 02 is used to read the discrete input’s ON/OFF status of ADAM-
5000/TCP in a binary data format.
Request message format for function code 02:
Command Body
Start Start Requested Requested
Station Function
Address Address Number of Input Number of Input
Address Code
High Byte Low Byte High Byte Low Byte

Example: Read coil number 1 to 8 (address number 10001 to 10008) from ADAM-5000/
TCP
01 01 00 01 00 08

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Response message format for function code 02:
Command Body
Station Function Byte
Data Data …
Address Code Count

Example: input number 2 and 3 are on, all others are off.
01 01 01 60
In the response the status of input 1 to 8 is shown as the byte value 60 hex,
equal to 0110 0000 binary.

Programming
Function Code 03/04
The function code 03 or 04 is used to read the binary contents of input registers.
Request message format for function code 03 or 04:
Command Body
Start Start Requested Requested
Station Function
Address Address Number of Register Number of Register
Address Code
High Byte Low Byte High Byte Low Byte

Example: Read Analog inputs #1 and #2 in addresses 40001 to 40004 as floating point
value from ADAM-5000/TCP
01 04 00 01 00 04

Response message format for function code 03 or 04:

Command Body
Station Function Byte
Data Data …
Address Code Count

Example: Analog input #1 and #2 as floating point values where AI#1=100.0 and
AI#2=55.32
01 04 08 42 C8 00 00 47 AE 42 5D

Function Code 05
Force a single coil to either ON or OFF. The requested ON/OFF state is specified by
a constant in the query data field. A value of FF 00 hex requests it to be ON. A value
of 00 00 hex requests it to be OFF. And a value of FF FF hex requests it to release
the force.
Request message format for function code 05:
Command Body
Station Function Coil Address Coil Address Force Data Force Data
Address Code High Byte Low Byte High Byte Low Byte

Example: Force coil 3 (address 00003) ON in ADAM-5000/TCP

01 05 00 03 FF 00
Response message format for function code 05: The normal response is an echo of
the query, returned after the coil state has been forced.
Command Body
Station Function Coil Address Coil Address Force Data Force Data
Address Code High Byte Low Byte High Byte Low Byte

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 Function Code 06
Presets integer value into a single register.
Request message format for function code 06:
Command Body
Register Register
Station Function Preset Data Preset Data
Address Address
Address Code High Byte Low Byte
High Byte Low Byte

Example: Preset register 40002 to 00 04 hex in ADAM-5000/TCP

01 06 00 02 00 04
Response message format for function code 06: The normal response is an echo of
the query, returned after the coil state has been preset.
Command Body
Register Register
Station Function Preset Data Preset Data
Address Address
Address Code High Byte Low Byte
High Byte Low Byte

Function Code 08
Echoes received query message. Message can be any length up to half the length of
the data buffer minus 8 bytes.
Request message format for function code 08:
Command Body
Any data, length limited to approximately half the
Station Address Function Code
length of the data buffer

Response message format for function code 08:

Command Body
Station Address Function Code Data bytes received

Example: 01 08 00 02 00 04

Function Code 15 (0F hex)

Forces each coil in a sequence of coils to either ON or OFF.
Request message format for function code 15:
Command Body
Requested Requested
Force Force
Station Function Address Address Number of Number of Byte
Data High Data
Address Code High Byte Low Byte Coil High Coil Low Count
Byte Low Byte
Byte Byte

Example: Request to force a series of 10 coils starting at address 00020 (14 hex) in ADAM-5000/
TCP.
01 0F 00 14 00 0A 02 CD 01
The query data contents are two bytes: CD 01 hex, equal to 1100 1101 0000 0001 binary.
The binary bits are mapped to the addresses in the following way.
Bit:1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Address (000XX): 27 26 25 24 23 2221 20 -------------------2928

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 Response message format for function code 15:

Chapter 6
The normal responses return the station address, function code, start address, and
requested number of coil forced.
Command Body
Requested Requested
Station Function Address Address
Number of Coil Number of Coil
Address Code High Byte Low Byte
High Byte Low Byte

Example: 01 0F 00 14 00 0A

Programming
Function Code 16 (10 hex)
Preset values into a sequence of holding registers.
Request message format for function code 16:
Command Body
Requested Requested
Start Start
Station Function Number of Number of Byte
Address Address Data
Address Code Register Register Count
High Byte Low Byte
High Byte Low Byte

Example: Preset constant #1 (address 40009) to 100.0 in ADAM-5000/TCP.

01 10 00 09 00 02 04 42 C8 00 00
Response message format for function code 16:
The normal responses return the station address, function code, start address, and
requested number of registers preset.

Requested Requested
Start Start
Station Function Number of Number of
Address Address
Address Code Register Register
High Byte Low Byte
High Byte Low Byte

Example: 01 10 00 09 00 02

6.4 Apply with ASCII Command for ADAM-5000/TCP

System
For users not familiar with the Modbus protocol, Advantech offers a function library
as a protocol translator, integrating ASCII command into Modbus/TCP structure.
Therefore, users familiar with ASCII commands can access ADAM-5000/TCP easily.
Before explaining the structure of ASCII commands packed with Modbus/TCP for-
mat. Let’s see how to use an ASCII command and how many commands are avail-
able for your program.

Figure 6.3 ASCII Command Structure in ADAM-5000/TCP

6.4.1 Sytax of ASCII

Command Syntax:
[delimiter character][address][slot] [channel][command][data][checksum] [carriage
return] Every command begins with a delimiter character.

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 There are four valid characters:
$ and @
The delimiter character is followed by a two-character address (hex-decimal) that
specifies the target system. The two characters following the address specified the
module slot and channel. Depending on the command, an optional data segment
may follow the command string.
An optional two- character checksum may also be appended to the command string.
Every command is terminated with a carriage return (cr).

Note! All commands should be issued in UPPERCASE characters only!

The command set is divided into the following four categories:

 System Command Set
 Analog Input Command Set
 Analog Output Modules Command Set
 Digital I/O Modules Command Set

Every command set category starts with a command summary of the particular type
of module, followed by datasheets that give detailed information about individual
commands. Although commands in different subsections sometime share the same
format, the effect they have on a certain module can be completely different than that
of another. Therefore, the full command sets for each type of modules are listed
along with a description of the effect the command has on the given module.

6.4.2 System Command Set

Table 6.2: CPU Command Set

Command Syntax Command Name Description
Set the baudrate and checksum status
%aannccff Configuration
for a specified ADAM-5000 system
Returns the module name from a
$aaM Read Module Name
specified ADAM-5000/TCP system
Returns the firmware version code
$aaF Read Firmware from a specified ADAM-5000/TCP
system Version
Returns the I/O model number of all
$aaT Read I/O Type slots for a specified ADAM-5000/TCP
system

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%aannccff

Chapter 6
Name Configuration

Description Sets RS-485 network baud rate and checksum status for a spec-
ified ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax %aannccff(cr)
% is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to configure.
nn is reserved for system use. Its default value is 00h.
cc represents the baud rate code.
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting checksum status. The sixth bit represents the check-
sum status; 1 means enabled while 0 means disabled. The other
bits are not used and are set to 0.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid parameter was entered or if the
INIT* terminal was not grounded when attempting to change
baud rate or checksum settings. There is no response if the
module detects a syntax error, communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadeci-network
address of an ADAM-5000/ TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: %01000A40(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The ADAM-5000/TCP system with address 01h is configured to
a baud rate of 115.2 Kbps and with checksum generation or vali-
dation.
The response indicates that the command was received.
Wait 7 seconds to let the new configuration setting take effect
before issuing a new command to the system.

Note: All configuration parameters can be changed dynamically,

except checksum and baud rate parameters. They can only be
altered when the INIT* terminal is grounded.

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 Table 6.3: Baud rate codes
Baud Rate Code Baud Rate
03h 1200 bps
04h 2400 bps
05h 4800 bps
06h 9600 bps
07h 19.2 Kbps
08h 38.4 Kbps
09h 57.6 Kbps
0Ah 115.2 Kbps

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$aaM

Chapter 6
Name Read Module Name

Description Returns the module name from a specified ADAM-5000/TCP

system.

Syntax $aaM(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
M is the Module Name command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa5000(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01M(cr)

response: !015000(cr) The command requests the system at
address 01h to send its module name.
The system at address 01h responds with module name 5000/
TCP indicating that there is an ADAM-5000/TCP at address 01h.

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 $aaF

Name Read Firmware Version

Description Returns the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000/

TCP system.

Syntax $aaF(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
F is the Firmware Version command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa(version)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(version) represents the firmware version of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01F(cr)

response: !01A1.01(cr) The command requests the system at
address 01h to send its firmware version.
The system responds with firmware version A1.01.

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$aaT

Chapter 6
Name Read I/O Type

Description Returns the I/O module no. of all slots for a specified ADAM-
5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaT(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
T is the I/O Module Types command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aabbccddee(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. bb, cc,
dd, ee represent the I/O Module No. of all slots from slot 0 thru 3
of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01T(cr)

response: !0118245160(cr) The command requests the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to send all existing I/O module
numbers. The system at address 01h responds with I/O module
numbers 18, 24, 51 and 60 in slots 0-3. This means that the
ADAM-5000/TCP system contains an ADAM-5018,ADAM-5024,
ADAM-5051 and ADAM-5060 in slots 0 thru 3.

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6.4.3 Analog Input Command Set
Before setting commands, the user needs to know the type of main unit being used. If
ADAM-5000/485 is being used, the “i” in Si can be set at 0 to 3. If ADAM-5000E or
ADAM-5000/TCP is being used, the “i” in Si can be set at 0 to 7.

Table 6.4: ADAM-5013 RTD Input Command Set

Command Syntax Command Name Description
Sets slot index, input range, data format
$aaSiArrff RTD Configuration and integration time for a specified RTD
input module in a specified system
Returns the configuration parameters
$aaSiB RTD Configuration Status for a specified RTD input module in a
specified system
Returns the input values of all channels
$aaSi All RTD Data In of a specified RTD input module of a
specified system in engineering units
Returns the input value of a specified
channel for a specified RTD input mod-
$aaSiCj Specified RTD Data In
ule of a specified system in engineering
units
Initializes all EEPROM data in a speci-
$aaSiER Initialize EEPROM Data fied RTD input module to their default
values
Enables/disables multiplexing simulta-
Enable/Disable Channels
$aaSi5mm neously for separate channels of the
for Multiplexing
specified input module
Asks a specified input module to return
$aaSi6 Read Channels Status
the status of all channels
Calibrates a specified RTD input mod-
$aaSi0 RTD Span Calibration
ule to correct for gain errors
Calibrates a specified RTD input mod-
$aaSi1 RTD Zero Calibration
ule to correct for offset errors
Causes a specified RTD input module
$aaSi2 RTD Self Calibration of a specified system to do a self cali-
bration.

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$aaSiArrff

Chapter 6
Name RTD Configuration

Description Sets slot index, input range, data format and integration time for
a specified RTD input module in a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiArrff(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
Si identifies the desired slot i (i:0 to 7). A represents the I/O mod-
ule configuration command. rr represents the 2-character hexa-
decimal code of the input range. (See Appendix B)
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting data format. Bits 0 and 1 represent data format. Bit 7
represents integration time. The layout for the 8-bit parameter is
shown in Figure 6-4. The other bits are not used and are set to
0.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3A2000(cr)

response: !35(cr) The RTD input module in slot 3 of the ADAM-
5000/ TCP system at address 01h is configured to an RTD type
Pt -100 to 100° C, engineering unit data format, and integration
time 50ms (60Hz). The response indicates that the command
has been received.

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 $aaSiB

Name RTD Configuration Status

Description Returns the configuration parameters for a specified RTD input

module in a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiB(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interro-
gate.
Si identifies the desired slot i (i:0 to 7)
B represents the configuration status command
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aarrff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
rr represents the 2-character hexadecimal code of the input
range. (See Appendix B)
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting data format. Bits 0 and 1 represent data format. Bit 7
represents integration time (See RTD Configuration Command
$aaSiArrff).
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3B(cr)

response: !012000(cr) The RTD input module inslot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/ TCP system at address 01h responds with an RTD
type Pt -100 to 100° C, engineering unit data format, and inte-
gration time 50ms (60Hz).

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$aaSi

Chapter 6
Name All RTD Data In

Description Returns the input values of all channels of a specified RTD input
module in a specified system in engineering units only.

Syntax $aaSi(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate.
Si is the I/O slot of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to
read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response >(data)(data)(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. The (data) from all channels is
shown in sequence from 0 to 2. If (data)=” “, it means the chan-
nel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3(cr)

response: >+80.01 +20.00 -40.12(cr)
The command requests the RTD input module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the input val-
ues of all channels. The RTD input module responds with input
values of all channels in sequence from 0 to 2: +80.01° C,
+20.00° C, -40.12° C.

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 $aaSiCj

Name Specified RTD Data In

Description Returns the input value of a specified channel for a specified

RTD input module of a specified system in engineering units
only.

Syntax $aaSiCj(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i:0 to 7) and the desired channel
j (j:0 to 2) of the module you want to interrogate.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response >(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the specified
channel for the specified RTD input module of the specified sys-
tem. If (data)=” “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3C0(cr)

response: >+80.01(cr)
The command requests the RTD input module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the input
value of channel 0. The RTD input module responds that the
input value of channel 0 is +80.01° C.

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$aaSiER

Chapter 6
Name Initialize EEPROM Data

Description Initializes all EEPROM data in a specified analog input module

to their default values. This command is sent following a failed
attempt to calibrate a module (the module shows no effect from
an attempted calibration). Following initialization, the problem
module should readily accept calibration.

Programming
Syntax $aaSiER(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. Si identi-
fies the I/O slot in which you wish to initialize all EEPROM data.
ER represents the initialize EEPROM data command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered.
There is no response if the module detects a syntax error or
communication error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

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 $aaSi5mm

Name Enable/Disable Channels for multiplexing

Description Enables/Disables multiplexing for separate channels of the

specified input module

Syntax $aaSi5mm(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system.
5 represents the enable/disable channels command.
mm are two hexadecimal values. Each value is interpreted by
the module as 4 bits. The first 4-bit value is 0. The second 4-bit
value represents the status of channels 0 to 3. A value of 0
means the channel is disabled, while a value of 1 means the
channel is enabled. (See the Read Channel Status Command
$aaSi6). Note: Bit 4 can not enable a channel in the ADAM-
5013 since the module is physically limited to 3 channels.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1501(cr)

response: !01(cr) The command enables/disables the channels
of the analog input module in slot 1 of the system at address
01h. Hexadecimal 0 is a fixed value. Hexadecimal 1 equals
binary 0001, which enables channel 0 and disables channels 1
and 2.

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$aaSi6

Chapter 6
Name Read Channels Status

Description Asks a specified input module to return the status of all chan-
nels.

Syntax $aaSi6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system you want to read channels
status. The channel status defines whether a channel is enabled
or disabled.
6 represents the read channels status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aamm(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
mm are two hexadecimal values. Each value is interpreted as 4
bits. The first 4-bit value is 0. The second 4-bit value represents
the status of channels 0-3. A value of 0 means the channel is
disabled, while a value of 1 means the channel is enabled.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S16(cr)

response: !0101(cr) The command asks the analog input mod-
ule in slot 1 of the system at address 01h to send the status of its
input channels. The analog input module responds that channel
0 of its multiplex channels is enabling, the others are disabled
(01h equals 0000 and 0001).

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 $aaSi0

Name RTD Span Calibration

Description Calibrates a specified RTD input module of a specified system to

correct for gain errors.

Syntax $aaSi0(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which contains the RTD
module.
Si identifies the slot i (i:0 to 7) containing the RTD module to be
calibrated.
0 represents the span calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response. !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

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$aaSi1

Chapter 6
Name RTD Zero Calibration

Description Calibrates a specified RTD input module of a specified system to

correct for offset errors.

Syntax $aaSi1(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which contains the
module which is to be calibrated.
Si identifies the slot i (i:0 to 7) containing the RTD module to be
calibrated.
1 represents the zero calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

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 $aaSi2

Name RTD Self Calibration

Description Causes a specified RTD input module of a specified system to

do a self- calibration. Note: This command is for use when RTD
Zero and Span calibration commands have been tried and had
no effect. A user first issues an RTD self-calibration command,
and then issues zero and span calibration commands.

Syntax $aaSi2(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which con-
tains the module to be calibrated.
Si identifies the desired slot i (i:0 to 7) containing the module to
be calibrated.
2 represents the self calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

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 Chapter 6
Table 6.5: ADAM-5017/5018 Analog Input Command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Sets slot index, input range, data format
$aaSiArrff Configuration and integration time for a specified ana-
log input module in a specified system.
Returns the configuration parameters
$aaSiB Configuration Status for a specified analog input module of a
specified system.

Programming
Enables/Disables multiplexing for sepa-
Enable/Disable Channels
$aaSi5mm rate channels of the specified input
for multiplexing
module
Asks a specified input module to return
$aaSi6 Read Channels Status
the status of all channels
Returns the input value of all channels
for a specified analog input module of a
#aaSi All Analog Data In
specified system in engineering units
only.
Returns the input value of a specified
Specified Analog channel for a specified analog input
#aaSiCj
Data In module of a specified system in engi-
neering units only
Initializes all EEPROM data in a speci-
Initialize EEPROM
$aaSiER fied analog input module to their default
Data
values.
Calibrates a specified analog input
$aaSiØ Span Calibration
module to correct for gain errors
Calibrates a specified analog input
$aaSi1 Zero Calibration
module to correct for offset errors
Returns the value of the CJC (Cold
$aaSi3 CJC Status Junction Compensation) sensor for a
specified analog input module
Calibrates a CJC sensor for offset
$aaSi9shhhh CJC Zero Calibration
errors

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 $aaSiArrff

Name Configuration

Description Sets slot index, input range, data format and integration time for
a specified analog input module in a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiArrff(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
Si identifies the I/O slot you want to configure. A is I/O module
configuration command. rr represents the 2-character hexadeci-
mal code of the input range. (See Appendix B)
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting data format. Bits 0 and 1 represent data format. Bit 7
represents integration time. The layout of the 8-bit parameter is
shown in Figure 6-3. The other bits are not used and are set to
0.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Figure 6.4 Data format for 8-bit parameters

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3A0000(cr)

response: !01(cr)

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Chapter 6
tem at address 01h is configured to an input range ±15mV, engi-
neering units data format, and integration time 50ms (60Hz).
The response indicates that the command has been received.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 7 seconds to perform

auto calibration and ranging after it is reconfigured. During this time
span, the module cannot be addressed to perform any other actions.

$aaSiB

Programming
Name Configuration Status Description Returns the configuration sta-
tus parameters for a specified analog input module of a specified
system.

Syntax $aaSiB(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot you want to read.
B is configuration status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aarrff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. rr represents the 2-
character hexadecimal code of the input range.
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting data format. Bit 0 and 1 represent data format. Bit 7
represents integration time. (See Configuration Command
$aaSiArrff).
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1B

response: !010000
The ADAM-5018 analog input module in slot 1 of the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h responds with an input range
±15mV, engineering units data format, and integration time
50ms (60Hz).

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 $aaSi5mm

Name Enable/Disable Channels for multiplexing

Description Enables/Disables multiplexing for separate channels of the

specified input module

Syntax $aaSi5mm(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system.
5 identifies the enable/disable channels command.
mm are two hexadecimal values. Each value is interpreted as 4
bits. The first 4-bit value represents the status of channels 4-7,
the second 4 bit value represents the status of channels 0-3. A
value of 0 means the channel is disabled, while a value of 1
means the channel is enabled. (See the Read Channel Status
Command $aaSi6)
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! Bit 7 cannot be enabled in the ADAM-5018 since the module is physi-
cally limited to 7 channels.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1581(cr)

response: !01(cr) The command enables/disables channels of
the analog input module in slot 1 of the system at address 01h.
Hexadecimal 8 equals binary 1000, which enables channel 7
and disables channels 4, 5 and 6. Hexadecimal 1 equals binary
0001, which enables channel 0 and disables channels 1, 2 and
3.

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$aaSi6

Chapter 6
Name Read Channels Status

Description Asks a specified input module to return the status of all channels

Syntax $aaSi6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system you want to read channels
status. The channel status defines whether a channel is enabled
or disabled.
6 is the read channels status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aamm(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
mm are two hexadecimal values. Each value is interpreted as 4
bits. The first 4-bit value represents the status of channels 4-7,
the second 4 bits represents the status of channels 0-3. A value
of 0 means the channel is disabled, while a value of 1 means the
channel is enabled.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S16(cr)

response: !01FF(cr) The command asks the analog input mod-
ule in slot 1 of the system at address 01h to send the status of its
input channels. The analog input module responds that all its
multiplex channels are enabling (FF equals 1111 and 1111).

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 #aaSi

Name All Analog Data In

Description Returns the input value of all channels for a specified analog
input module of a specified system in engineering unit only.

Syntax #aaSi(cr)
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate.
Si is the I/O slot of ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) (data) (data) (data) (data) (data) (data) (data) (cr) if the
command is valid.
?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> is a delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of a channel in the
interrogated module of the specified system. The (data) from all
channels is shown in sequence from 7 to
0. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: #01S1(cr)

response: +1.4567 +1.4852 +1.4675 +1.4325 +1.4889 +1.4235
+1.4787 +1.4625 (cr) The command requests the analog input
module in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h
to return the input values of all channels. The analog input mod-
ule responds that input values of all channels are in sequence
from 7 to 0: +1.4567, +1.4852, +1.4675, +1.4325, +1.4889,
+1.4235, +1.4787 and +1.4625.

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#aaSiCj

Chapter 6
Name Specified Analog Data In

Description Returns the input value of a specified channel for a specified

analog input module of a specified system in engineering unit
only.

Syntax #aaSiCj(cr)

Programming
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot you want to interrogate.
Cj identifies the channel you want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> is a delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the specified
channel for a specified analog input module of the specified sys-
tem. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: #01S2C2(cr)

response: >+1.4567
The command requests the analog input module in slot 2 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the input
value of channel 2.
The analog input module responds that the input value of chan-
nel 2 is +1.4567.

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 $aaSiER

Name Initialize EEPROM data

Description Initializes all EEPROM data in a specified analog input module

to their default values. This command is sent following a failed
attempt to calibrate a module (the module shows no effect from
an attempted calibration). Following initialization, the problem
module should readily accept calibration.

Syntax $aaSiER(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. Si identi-
fies the I/O slot for which you wish to initialize all EEPROM data.
ER is Initialize all EEPROM data command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh

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$aaSi0

Chapter 6
Name Span Calibration

Description Calibrates a specified analog input module to correct for gain

errors

Syntax $aaSi0(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be cali-
brated.
Si identifies the I/O slot which is to be calibrated.
0 represents the span calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! In order to successfully calibrate an analog input module’s input range, a

proper calibration input signal should be connected to the analog input
module before and during the calibration process.

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 $aaSi1

Name Zero Calibration

Description Calibrates a specified analog input module to correct for offset

errors

Syntax $aaSi1(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be cali-
brated.
Si identifies the I/O slot which is to be calibrated.
1 represents the zero calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! In order to successfully calibrate an analog input module’s input range, a

proper calibration input signal should be connected to the analog input
module before and during the calibration process.

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$aaSi3

Chapter 6
Name CJC Status Command (ADAM-5018 only)

Description Returns the value of the CJC (Cold Junction Compensation)

sensor for a specified analog input module

Syntax $aaSi3(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot which contains the CJC Status you wish
to retrieve.
3 is CJC Status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
> is a delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is the value that is retrieved by the module by reading its
CJC sensor. The data format, in degrees Celsius, consists of a
“+” or “-” sign followed by five decimal digits and a fixed decimal
point. The resolution of the data is 0.1°C.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S13(cr)

response: >+0136.8(cr) The command requests the analog
input module in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h to read its CJC sensor and return the data. The ana- log
input module responds with 36.8°C.

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Name CJC Zero Calibration (ADAM-5018 only)

Description Calibrates an analog input module to adjust for offset errors of its
CJC (Cold Junction Compensation) sensor

Syntax $aaSi9shhhh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot which contains the CJC Status you wish
to retrieve.
9 is CJC Status command.
s sign, + or -, indicates whether to increase or decrease the CJC
offset value.
hhhh is a four character hexadecimal “count” value. Each count
equals approximately 0.009°C. The value can range from 0000
to FFFF.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S29+0042(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command increases the CJC offset value of the analog
input module in slot 2 of the system at address 01h with 66
counts (42 hex) which equals about 0.6°C.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 2 seconds to perform

auto calibration and ranging after it receives a CJC Calibration com-
mand. During this interval, the module cannot be addressed to perform
any other actions.

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 Chapter 6
Table 6.6: ADAM-5017H /5017UH Analog Input command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Sets input range for a specified channel
$aaSiCjArrFF Set Input Range of an analog input module in a specified
system
Returns the input range for a specified
$aaSiCjB Read Input Range channel of a specified analog input
module ina specified system

Programming
Sets data format in engineering units or
$aaSiAFFff Set Data Format two's complement for a specified ana-
log input module ina specified system
Returns the data format for a specified
$aaSiB Read Data Format analog input module ina specified sys-
tem
Enables/Disables multiplexing for sepa-
Enable/Disable Channels
$aaSi5mm rate channels of the specified input
for Multiplexing
module
Asks the specified input module to
$aaSi6 Read Channels Status
return the status of all channels
Returns the input value of all channels
for a specified analog input module of a
#aaSi All Analog Data In
specified system in currently configured
data format
Returns the input value of a specified
channel of a specified analog input
#aaSiCj Specified Analog Data In
module of a specified system in cur-
rently configured data format
Initializes all EEPROM data in a speci-
$aaSiER Initialize EEPROM Data fied analog input module to their default
values.
Calibrates a specified analog input
$aaSi0 Span Calibration
module to correct for gain errors
Calibrates a specified analog input
$aaSi1 Zero Calibration
module to correct for offset errors

Note! The command sets “ $aasi5mm, $aasi6, $aasi0, $aasi1” for ADAM-
5017H/5017UH are the same with ADAM-5017. Refer the preceding
pages to learn the detail.

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 $aaSiCjArrFF

Name Set Input Range

Description Sets the input range for a specified channel of a specified analog
input module in a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiCjArrFF
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
SiCj identifies the slot i (i:0 to 7) of the ADAM-5000/ TCP system
and the channel j (j:0 to 7) of the ADAM-5017H/5017UH whose
range you want to set.
A represents the set input range command. rr represents the 2-
character hexadecimal code of the input range. (See Appendix
B)
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Note! Each channel in a ADAM-5017H/5017UH module may be set to a differ-

ent range, but the data formats of all channels in this module must be
the same.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3C1A0bFF(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h is set to the input
range 0-20 mA, engineering unit data for- mat. The response
indicates that the command has been received as a valid com-
mand.

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$aaSiCjB

Chapter 6
Name Read Input Range

Description Returns the input range in engineering units for a specified

channel of a specified analog input module in a specified sys-
tem.

Syntax $aaSiCjB

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
SiCj identifies the slot i (i:0 to 7) of the ADAM-5000/ TCP system
and the channel j (j:0 to 7) of the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module
you want to interrogate.
B represents the read input range command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aarr00(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. rr represents the 2-
character hexadecimal code of the input range. (See Appendix
B)
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3C1B(cr)

response: !010b00(cr)
Channel 1 of the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h responds with an input
range 0-20 mA, engineering unit data format.

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 $aaSiAFFff

Name Set Data Format

Description Sets the data format in engineering units or in two’s complement

format for a specified analog input module in a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiAFFff
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the ADAM-5000/TCP system contain-
ing the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module you want to configure.
AFF represents the set data format command. ff represents the
2-character hexadecimal code of the data format. 00 is for engi-
neering unit format. 02 is for two’s complement format.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Note! Each channel in an ADAM-5017H /5017UH module may be set to a dif-

ferent range, but the data formats of all channels in this module must be
the same.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3AFF00(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The data format of the ADAM-5017H /5017UH module in slot 3
of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h is configured for
engineering unit format. The response indicates that the com-
mand has been received as a valid command.

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$aaSiB

Chapter 6
Name Read Data Format

Description Returns the data format for a specified analog input module in a
specified system.

Syntax $aaSiB
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the ADAM-5000/TCP system contain-
ing the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module you want to interrogate.
B represents the read data format command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aaFFff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. ff represents the 2-
character hexadecimal code of the data format. 00 is for engi-
neering unit format. 02 is for two’s complement format.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3B(cr)

response: !01FF00(cr)
The ADAM-5017H /5017UH module in slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h responds that it is configured for
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 #aaSi

Name All Analog Data In

Description Returns the input value of all channels for a specified analog
input module of a specified system in engineering units or two’s
complement data format

Syntax #aaSi
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate.
Si identifies the I/O slot (i:0 to 7) of ADAM-5000/TCP system you
want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !(data)(data)(data)(data) (data)(data)(data)(data)(cr)

if the command is valid. (Engineering Unit Data Format)
!(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(dddd)(cr)
if the command is valid. (Two’s Complement Data Format)
?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. The
(data) from all channels is shown in sequence from 7 to 0. If
(data)=” “, it means the channel is invalid. (dddd) is the input
value in two’s complement format of the interrogated module of
the specified system.
The (dddd) from all channels is shown in sequence from 7 to 0. If
(dddd)=” “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: #01S3(cr)

response: +6.000 +7.000 +8.125 +4.250 +10.000 +8.500 +7.675
+5.445 (cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module in
slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return
the input values of all channels. The analog input module
responds with the input values of all channels, in sequence from
0 to 7: +6.000, +7.000, +8.125, +4.250, +10.000, +8.500,
+7.675, +5.445.

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#aaSiCj

Chapter 6
Name Specified Analog Data In

Description Returns the input value of a specified channel of a specified ana-

log input module in a specified ADAM-5000/TCP system in engi-
neering units or two’s complement data format

Syntax #aaSiCj(cr)

Programming
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to configure.
Si identifies the I/O slot (i:0 to 7) of ADAM-5000/TCP system you
want to read.
Cj identifies the channel you want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !(data)(cr) if the command is valid. (Engineering Unit Data For-

mat)
!(dddd)(cr) if the command is valid. (Two’s Complement Data
Format) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the specified
channel of the specified analog input module. If (data)=” “, it
means the channel is invalid.
(dddd) is the input value in two’s complement format of the
specified channel of the specified module. If (dddd)=” “, it means
the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: #01S3C2(cr)

response: +9.750 (cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5017H/5017UH module in
slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return
the input value of channel 2.
The analog input module responds that the input value of chan-
nel 2 is +9.750.

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 Table 6.7: Analog Input Alarm Command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Sets the High/Low alarm in either
$aaSiCjAhs Set Alarm Mode
Momentary or Latching mode
Returns the alarm mode for the speci-
$aaSiCjAh Read Alarm Mode
fied channel.
Enables or Disables the High/Low
$aaSiCjAhEs Enable/Disable Alarm
alarm of the specified channel
$aaSiCjCh Clear Latch Alarm Resets a latched alarm
Connects the High/Low alarm of a
$aaSiCjAhCSkCn Set Alarm Connection specified input channel to a specified
digital output channel
Returns the alarm limit output connec-
$aaSiCjRhC Read Alarm Connection
tion of a specified input channel
Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for
$aaSiCjAhU(data) Set Alarm Limit
the specified input channel
Returns the High/Low alarm limit value
$aaSiCjRhU Read Alarm Limit
for the specified input channel
Reads whether an alarm occurred for a
$aaSiCjS Read Alarm Status
specified input channel

Note! his command set applies to the ADAM-5013, ADAM-5017, ADAM-

5017H/5017UH and the ADAM-5018.

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$aaSiCjAhs

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Mode

Description Sets the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel in the
addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system to either Latching or
Momentary mode.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhs(cr)

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of anADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7).
Ahs is the Set Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm mode and can have the value M = Momentary
mode, L = Latching mode
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AHL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to set its High alarm in Latching mode.
The module confirms that the command has been received.

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 $aaSiCjAh

Name Read Alarm Mode

Description Returns the alarm mode for the specified channel in the speci-
fied ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7).
Ah is the Read Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aas(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
s indicates alarm mode and can have the value M = Momentary
mode, L = Latching mode
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AL(cr)

response: !01M(cr) Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is instructed to return its Low alarm
mode.
The system responds that it is in Momentary mode.

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$aaSiCjAhEs

Chapter 6
Name Enable/Disable Alarm

Description Enables/Disables the High/Low alarm of the specified input

channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjAhEs(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7). AhEs is the Set Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm enable/disable and can have the value E =
Enable, D = Disable
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALEE(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to enable its Low alarm function. The module
confirms that its Low alarm function has been enabled.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 2 seconds after it

receives an Enable/Disable Alarm command to let the setting take
effect. During this interval, the module cannot be addressed
to perform any other actions.

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 $aaSiCjCh

Name Clear Latch Alarm

Description Sets the High/Low alarm to OFF (no alarm) for the specified
input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjCh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7). Ch is the Clear Latch Alarm command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000 system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1CL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to set its Low alarm state to OFF. The system
confirms it has done so accordingly.

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$aaSiCjAhCSkCn

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Connection

Description Connects the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel to

the specified digital output in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP
system

Syntax $aaSiCjAhCSkCn(cr)

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). AhC is the Set Alarm Connection com-
mand.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm SkCn identifies the desired slot k (k : 0 to 7) and the
desired digital output point n (n : 0 to F). To disconnect the digital
output, k and n should be set as ‘*’.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALCS1C0(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to connect its Low alarm to the digital output of
point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/TCP system. The sys-
tem confirms it has done so accordingly.

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 $aaSiCjRhC

Name Read Alarm Connection

Description Returns the High/Low alarm limit output connection of a speci-

fied input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhC(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). RhC is the Read Alarm Connection
command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aaSkCn(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system. SkCn
identifies the desired slot k (k : 0 to 7) and the desired digital out-
put point n (n : 0 to F) to which the input alarm is connected. If
the values of k and n are ‘*’, the analog input has no connection
with a digital output point.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RLC(cr)

response: !01S1C0(cr) Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h is instructed to read its Low alarm
output connection. The system responds that the Low alarm out-
put con- nects to the digital output at point 0 of slot 1 in the same
ADAM-5000/TCP system.

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$aaSiCjAhU(data)

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Limit

Description Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input chan-
nel of a specified ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhU(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). AhU is the Set Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AHU+080.00(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is configured to accept type-T thermocouple input. The com-
mand will set its High alarm limit to +80°C.
The system confirms the command has been received.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 2 seconds after it

receives a Set Alarm Limit command to let the settings take effect.
During this interval, the module cannot be addressed to perform any
other actions.

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 $aaSiCjRhU

Name Read Alarm Limit

Description Returns the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input
channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhU(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). RhU is the Read Alarm Limit com-
mand.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RHU(cr)

response: !01+2.0500(cr) Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h is configured to accept 5V
input. The command instructs the system to return the High
alarm limit value for that channel. The system responds that the
High alarm limit value in the desired channel is 2.0500 V.

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$aaSiCjS

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Status

Description Reads whether an alarm occurred for the specified input channel
in the specified ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjS(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). S is the Read Alarm Status command.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aahl(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address Modbus of
the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
h represents the status of High alarm. ‘1’ means the High alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
l represents the status of Low alarm. ‘1’ means the Low alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1S(cr)

response: !0101(cr) The command instructs the system at
address 01h to return its alarm status for channel 1 of slot 0. The
system responds that a High alarm has not occurred and that a
Low alarm has occurred.

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 Table 6.8: Analog Input Alarm Command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Sets the High/Low alarm in either
$aaSiCjAhs Set Alarm Mode
Momentary or Latching mode
Returns the alarm mode for the speci-
$aaSiCjAh Read Alarm Mode
fied channel.
Enables or Disables the High/Low
$aaSiCjAhEs Enable/Disable Alarm
alarm of the specified channel
$aaSiCjCh Clear Latch Alarm Resets a latched alarm
Connects the High/Low alarm of a
$aaSiCjAhCSkCn Set Alarm Connection specified input channel to a specified
digital output channel
Returns the alarm limit output connec-
$aaSiCjRhC Read Alarm Connection
tion of a specified input channel
Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for
$aaSiCjAhU(data) Set Alarm Limit
the specified input channel
Returns the High/Low alarm limit value
$aaSiCjRhU Read Alarm Limit
for the specified input channel
Reads whether an alarm occurred for a
$aaSiCjS Read Alarm Status
specified input channel

Note! This command set applies to the ADAM-5013, ADAM-5017, ADAM-

5017H/5017UH and the ADAM-5018.

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$aaSiCjAhs

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Mode

Description Sets the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel in the
addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system to either Latching or
Momentary mode.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhs(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/ TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7).
Ahs is the Set Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm mode and can have the value M = Momentary
mode, L = Latching mode
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AHL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to set its High alarm in Latching mode. The
module confirms that the command has been received.

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 $aaSiCjAh

Name Read Alarm Mode

Description Returns the alarm mode for the specified channel in the speci-
fied ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7). Ah is the Read Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aas(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
s indicates alarm mode and can have the value M = Momentary
mode, L = Latching mode
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AL(cr)

response: !01M(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to return its Low alarm mode. The system
responds that it is in Momentary mode.

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$aaSiCjAhEs

Chapter 6
Name Enable/Disable Alarm

Description Enables/Disables the High/Low alarm of the specified input

channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjAhEs(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7). AhEs is the Set Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm enable/disable and can have the value E =
Enable, D = Disable
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address of the corre-
sponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALEE(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to enable its Low alarm function. The module
confirms that its Low alarm function has been enabled.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 2 seconds after it

receives an Enable/Disable Alarm command to let the setting take
effect. During this interval, the module cannot be addressed to perform
any other actions.

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 $aaSiCjCh

Name Clear Latch Alarm

Description Sets the High/Low alarm to OFF (no alarm) for the specified
input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjCh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired chan-
nel j (j : 0 to 7). Ch is the Clear Latch Alarm command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000 system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1CL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to set its Low alarm state to OFF. The system
confirms it has done so accordingly.

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$aaSiCjAhCSkCn

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Connection

Description Connects the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel to

the specified digital output in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP
system

Syntax $aaSiCjAhCSkCn (cr)

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). AhC is the Set Alarm Connection com-
mand.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm SkCn identifies the desired slot k (k : 0 to 7) and the
desired digital output point n (n : 0 to F). To discon- nect the dig-
ital output, k and n should be set as ‘*’.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALCS1C0(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to connect its Low alarm to the digital output of
point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/TCP system. The sys-
tem confirms it has done so accordingly.

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 $aaSiCjRhC

Name Read Alarm Connection

Description Returns the High/Low alarm limit output connection of a speci-

fied input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhC(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). RhC is the Read Alarm Connection
command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aaSkCn(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system. SkCn
identifies the desired slot k (k : 0 to 7) and the desired digital out-
put point n (n : 0 to F) to which the input alarm is connected. If
the values of k and n are ‘*’, the analog input has no connection
with a digital output point.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RLC(cr)

response: !01S1C0(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is instructed to read its Low alarm output connection. The
system responds that the Low alarm output connects to the digi-
tal output at point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem.

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$aaSiCjAhU(data)

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Limit

Description Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input chan-
nel of a specified ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhU(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). AhU is the Set Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AHU+080.00(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is configured to accept type-T thermocouple input. The com-
mand will set its High alarm limit to +80°C.
The system confirms the command has been received.

Note! An analog input module requires a maximum of 2 seconds after it

receives a Set Alarm Limit command to let the settings take effect.
During this interval, the module cannot be addressed to perform any
other actions.

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 $aaSiCjRhU

Name Read Alarm Limit

Description Returns the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input
channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhU(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). RhU is the Read Alarm Limit com-
mand.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RHU(cr)

response: !01+2.0500(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 in the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h is configured to accept 5V input. The command instructs the
system to return the High alarm limit value for that channel. The
system responds that the High alarm limit value in the desired
channel is 2.0500 V.

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$aaSiCjS

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Status

Description Reads whether an alarm occurred for the specified input channel
in the specified ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjS(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the desired slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the desired analog
input channel j (j : 0 to 7). S is the Read Alarm Status command.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aahl(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal address Modbus of
the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
h represents the status of High alarm. ‘1’ means the High alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
l represents the status of Low alarm. ‘1’ means the Low alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1S(cr)

response: !0101(cr)
The command instructs the system at address 01h to return its
alarm status for channel 1 of slot 0. The system responds that a
High alarm has not occurred and that a Low alarm has occurred.

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6.4.4 Analog Output Command Set

Table 6.9: Analog Output command Set

Command Syntax Command Name Description
"Sets the output range, data format and
slew rate for a specified channel in a
$aaSiCjArrff Configuration
specified analog output module in a
specified system."
"Returns the configuration parameters
of a specified channel in a specified
$aaSiCjB Configuration Status
analog output module of a specified
system."
"Sends a digital value from the host
computer to a specified channel of a
#aaSiCj(data) Analog Data Out
specified slot in a specified ADAM-5000
system for output as an analog signal."
"Stores a default output value in a spec-
"Start-Up Output Current/
$aaSiCj4 ified channel. The output value will take
Voltage Configuration"
effect upon startup or reset."
"Directs the specified channel to store
$aaSiCj0 4 mA Calibration parameters following a calibration for 4
mA output"
"Directs the specified channel to store
$aaSiCj1 20 mA Calibration parameters following a calibration for 20
mA output"
"Trims the specified channel a specified
$aaSiCj3hh Trim Calibration
number of units up or down."
"Returns either the last value sent to the
specified channel by a #aaSiCj(data)
$aaSiCj6 Last Value Readback
command, or start-up output current/
voltage."

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$aaSiCjArrff

Chapter 6
Name Configuration

Description Sets the output range, data format and slew rate for a specified
channel of a specified analog output module in a specified sys-
tem.

Syntax $aaSiCjArrff(cr)

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3)
of the module you want to configure. A is I/O module configura-
tion command. rr represents the 2-character hexadecimal code
of the output range. (See Appendix B)
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting the status of data format and slew rate. Bits 0 and 1
represent data format. The layout of the 8-bit parameter is
shown in Figure 6.4. The other bits are not used and are set to 0.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Figure 6.5 The other bits are not used and are set to 0.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

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 Example command: $01S3C0A3110(cr)
response: !01(cr)
The analog output channel 0 in slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is configured to an output range 4 to
20mA, engineering units data format, and a slew rate of 1.0mA/
sec. The response indicates that the command has been
received.

Note! An analog output module requires a maximum of 20 milliseconds to per-

form auto calibration and ranging after it is reconfigured. During this time
span, the module cannot be address to perform any other actions.

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$aaSiCjB

Chapter 6
Name Configuration Status

Description Returns the configuration parameters of a specified channel in a

specified analog output module of a specified system.

Syntax $aaSiCjB(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j: 0 to 3)
you want to read.
B is configuration status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aarrff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. rr represents the 2-
character hexadecimal code of the output range.
ff is a hexadecimal number that equals the 8-bit parameter rep-
resenting the status of data format and slew rate. Bits 0 and 1
represent data format. Bits 2, 3, 4 and 5 represent slew rate. The
other bits are not used and are set to 0. (See Configuration com-
mand $aaSiCjArrff)
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1C1B

response: !013210
The analog output channel 1 in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h responds with an output range 0 to 10V,
engineering units data format, and a slew rate of 1.0mA/sec.

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 #aaSiCj(data)

Name Analog Data Out

Description Sends a digital value from the host computer to a specified

channel of a specified slot in a specified ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem for output as an analog signal. Upon receipt, the analog out-
put module in the specified slot will output an analog signal
corresponding to the digital value received.

Syntax #aaSiCj(data)(cr)
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3) of the
analog output module that is to output an analog signal.
(data) is a digital value incoming to the module, which corre-
sponds to the desired analog output value (always in engineer-
ing units) to be output from the module. The analog value output
will depend on the module’s range configuration. (See also
Appendix B, Data Formats and I/O Ranges) (cr) is the terminat-
ing character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if a value was sent that is out of range. Note that when
the analog output module receives such a value, it will try to use
a value that is close to the one received, but within the module’s
configured range. There is no response if the module detects a
syntax error or communication error or if the specified address
does not exist.
> is a delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: #01S1C106.000(cr)

response: >(cr)
The command instructs the module in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h to output a value of 6 mA from it’s
channel 1. The module should be an analog output module with
it’s channel 1 con- figured for a range of 0-20 mA or 4-20 mA. If
it is an analog output module configured for the range 0-10 V, it’s
output value will be 10 V and the response will be ?01(cr).

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$aaSiCj4

Chapter 6
Name Start-Up Output Current/Voltage Configuration

Description Stores a default output value in a specified channel. The output

value will take effect upon startup or reset.

Syntax $aaSiCj4(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identifies the I/O
slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j: 0 to 3) of the module you
want to set.
4 is the Start-Up Output Current/Voltage Configuration com-
mand.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1C14(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Presume the present output value of channel 1 of slot 1 in the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h is 9.4 mA. The com-
mand asks the analog output module to store the present output
value in its non-volatile memory. When the system is powered
up or reset, its default output value will be 9.4 mA.
The response from the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h
indicates the command has been received.

Note! An analog output module requires a maximum of 6 milliseconds after it

receives a Startup Output Current/Voltage Configuration command to let
the settings take effect. During this interval, the module cannot be
addressed to perform any other actions.

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 $aaSiCj0

Name 4 mA Calibration

Description Directs the specified channel to store parameters following a cal-

ibration for 4 mA output

Syntax $aaSiCj0(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identifies the I/O
slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3) of the module you
want to calibrate.
0 is the 4 mA calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! Before issuing the 4 mA Calibration command, the analog output mod-
ule should be trimmed to the correct value using the Trim Calibration
command. Either a mA meter or a resistor and voltmeter should be con-
nected to the module’s output.

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$aaSiCj1

Chapter 6
Name 20 mA Calibration

Description Directs the specified channel to store parameters following a cal-

ibration for 20 mA output

Syntax $aaSiCj1(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identifies the I/O
slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3) of the module you
want to calibrate.
1 is the 20 mA calibration command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! Before issuing the 20 mA Calibration command, the analog output mod-
ule should be trimmed to the correct value using the Trim Calibration
command. Either a mA meter or a resistor and voltmeter should be con-
nected to the module’s output.

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 $aaSiCj3hh

Name Trim Calibration

Description Trims the specified channel a specified number of units up or

down

Syntax $aaSiCj3hh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identifies the I/O
slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3) of the module you
want to calibrate.
3 is the trim calibration command.
hh is the 2-character twos complement hexadecimal value that
represents the number of counts by which to increase or
decrease the output current. Each count equals approximately
1.5μA. Values range from
00 to 5F and from A1 to FF (hexadecimal), where 00 represents
0 counts, 5F represents +95 counts, A1 represents -95 counts
and FF represents -1 counts. Negative values decrease and
positive numbers increase the output current according to the
number of counts.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid. There is no response if the mod-

ule detects a syntax error or communication error or if the speci-
fied address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1C2314(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command tells channel 2 of the analog output module in slot
1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to increase its
output value by 20 (14h) counts which is approximately 30 μA.
The analog output module confirms the increase.

Note! In order to perform a Trim Calibration, either a mA meter or a resistor

and voltmeter should be connected to the module’s output prior to cali-
bration.

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$aaSiCj6

Chapter 6
Name Last Value Readback

Description Returns either the last value sent to the specified channel by a
#aaSiCj(data) command, or the start-up output current/voltage.

Syntax $aaSiCj6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7) and the channel j (j : 0 to 3) for the
module you want to return a prior value.
6 is the last value read-back command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is the value that is returned by the analog output module.
The format of the data depends on the module’s configuration
data format.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S2C16(cr)

response: !0103.000(cr)
The command tells
channel 1 of the analog output module in slot 2 of the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the last output value
it received from an Analog Data Out command, or its start-up
output current /voltage. The analog output module returns the
value 3.000 mA (this assumes that the module was configured
for the range 0-20 mA).

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6.4.5 Digital Input/Output Command Set

Table 6.10: Digital Input/Output Command Set

Command Syntax Command Name Description
"Returns the values of digital I/O chan-
$aaSi6 Digital Data In
nels for a specified module"
"Sets output values of a single digital
output channel or of all digital output
#aaSiBB(data) Digital Data Out
channels simultaneously for a specified
module."
"Asks the specified module to return the
"Read Channel Masking
$aaSiM masking status of all digital output chan-
Status"
nels."

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$aaSi6

Chapter 6
Name Digital Data In

Description This command requests that the specified module in an ADAM-

5000/TCP system at address aa return the status of its digital
input channels and a readback value of its digital output chan-
nels.

Programming
Syntax $aaSi6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system you want to read.
6 is the Digital Data In command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(datainput)(datainput)00(cr) if the command is valid.

(ADAM-5051/5050/5055)
!aa(dataoutput)(dataoutput)00(cr) if the command is valid.
(ADAM-5050/5055/5056)
!aa(dataoutput)0000(cr) if the command is valid. (ADAM-5060,
ADAM-5068, ADAM-5069)
?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(datainput) a 2-character hexadecimal value representing the
input values of the digital input module.
(dataoutput) a 2-character hexadecimal value which is the
read-back of a digital output channel or relay.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S26(cr)

response: !01112200(cr)
The command asks
the digital input module in slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h to return the values of all of its channels.
The first 2-character portion of the response indicates the
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
The second 2-character portion of the response, value 11h
(00010001), indicates that digital input channels 8 and 12 are
ON, channels 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 are OFF. The third 2-char-
acter portion of the response, value 22h (00100010), indicates
that digital input channels 1 and 5 are ON, and channels 0, 2, 3,
4, 6 and 7 are OFF.

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 #aaSiBB(data)

Name Digital Data Out

Description This command either sets a single digital output channel or sets
all digital output channels simultaneously.

Syntax #aaSiBB(data)(cr)
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the slot i (i:0 to 7) of the ADAM-5000/TCP system
which contains the module whose output values you want to set.
BB is used to indicate which channel(s) either single or all will be
set. Writing to all channels (write a byte): both characters should
be equal to zero (BB=00). Writing to a single channel (write a
bit): first character is 1, second character indicates channel num-
ber which can range from 0h to Fh. The ADAM-5055 can range
from 0h to 7h, the ADAM-5056 can range from 0h to Fh, and the
ADAM-5060/5068/5069 can range from 0h to 7h).
(data) is the hexadecimal representation of the digital output
value(s). When writing to a single channel (bit) the first char-
acter is always 0. The value of the second character is either 0
or 1. When writing to all channels (byte) 2 or 4-characters are
significant. The digital equivalent of these hexadecimal charac-
ters represent the channels’ values.
Note that the number of channels on the ADAM-5056 and
ADAM-5060/5068/5069 differ.
A 4-character hexadecimal value is used to set the channels,
from 15 thru 0, of the ADAM-5056. A 2 character hexadecimal
value is used to set the channels, from 5 thru 0, of the ADAM-
5060. Bits 6 and 7 always default to 0 in the ADAM-5060. A 2-
character hexadecimal value is used to set the channels, from 7
thru 0, of the ADAM-5055/5068/5069.

Response >(cr) if the command was valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid command has been issued.
There is no response if the module detects a syntax error or
communication error or if the specified address does not exist.
> delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system that is
responding.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: #15S11201(cr)

response: >(cr) An output bit with value 1 is sent to channel 2 of
a digital output module in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/ TCP system
at address 15h - either ADAM-5056 or ADAM-5050/5055/5060/
5068/5069. Channel 2 of the digital output module is set to ON.

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 command: #01S1001234(cr)

Chapter 6
response: >(cr) An output byte with value 1234h
(0001001000110100) is sent to the digital output module
(ADAM-5056) in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h. Channels 2, 4, 5, 9 and 12 will be set to ON, and
all other channels are set to OFF.
command: #01S0003A(cr)
response: >(cr) An output byte with value 3Ah (00111011) is
sent to the digital output module (ADAM-5060) in slot 0 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h. Chan- nels 0, 1, 3, 4

Programming
and 5 will be set to ON while channel 2 is set to OFF.
Bits 6 and 7 are not used and always default to 0.

Note! If any channel of the digital output module is configured as the output for
an analog input alarm, it cannot be reconfigured via digital output com-
mands. Channels used for analog input alarms always have a higher pri-
ority.

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 Read Channel Masking Status of ADAM-5050/5051/5052/5056/5060/5068/5069
Command Set

$aaSiM

Name Read Channel Masking Status

Description Asks the specified module to return the masking status of digital
output channels

Syntax $aaSiM(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot of the system you want to read.
M is Channel Masking Status command.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system that is responding.
(data) is the hexadecimal value representing the status of all
digital output channels. A 4-character value represents the out-
put channels in sequence from 15 thru 0 in an ADAM-5056 mod-
ule. A 2-character value represents the output channels in
sequence from 5 thru 0 in an ADAM-5060 module. And a 2-char-
acter value represents the output channels in sequence from 7
thru 0 in ADAM-5068/5069 module. Each bit represents a chan-
nel. A value of 1 means the channel is masked, while a value of
0 means the channel is valid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1M(cr)

response: !011322(cr)
The command asks the
digital output module in slot 1 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h to return the masking status of all of its channels.
The first 2-character portion of the response indicates the
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
The second 2-characters portion of the response, value 13h
(00010011), indicates that digital output channels 8, 9 and 12
are masked, while channels 10, 11, 13, 14 and 15 are valid. The
third 2-character portion of the response, value 22h (00100010),
indicates that digital output channels 1 and 5 are masked, while
channels 0, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are valid.

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$AASi7 (ADAM-5050 only)

Chapter 6
Name Read 5050 channel status

Description The command requests to read 5050 channel status.

Syntax $AASi7(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
AA (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000 system.
Si identifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 3).
7 is the command for the last value readback.

Response !AAXXXX if the command is valid.

?AA(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
AA (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000 system.
XXXX is the number of overflow for a specified channel.
(XXXX represents 0~3 channels, each of which is represented
by one XX).
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

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 ADAM-5080 Counter/Frequency Command Set
Table 6.11: ADAM-5080 Counter/Frequency Command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Returns the module name from a speci-
$aaT Read Module Name
fied ADAM-5000 system.
Returns the firmware version code from
$aaF Read Firmware Version
a specified ADAM-5000 system
$aaSiArrff Set Configuration Set slot index and Counter mode
The command requests the Configura-
$aaSiB Read Configuration
tion of slot
Returns the input value of all channels
Read All Channel Counter
#aaSi for the specified input module for a spec-
(Frequency) Data
ified system in engineering unit only.
The command will return the input value
Read One Channel
#aaSiCj from one of the four channels of a speci-
Counter (Frequency) Data
fied module.
Set the filter seconds to start to measure
$aaSiØ(data) Set Digital filter Scale
the input signal.
Read the filter seconds to start to mea-
$aaSiØ Read Digital filter scale
sure the input signal
Request the addressed counter/fre-
$aaSiCj5s Set Counter Start/Stop quency module to start or stop the count-
ing.
Clear the counters of the specified
$aaSiCj6 Clear Counter
counter/frequency module
The command requests the addressed
$aaSi7 Read Overflow Flag module to return the status of the over-
flow flag of counter.
Set initial counter value for counter of
@aaSiCjP(data) Set Initial Counter Value
the specified counter module.
Read initial of the specified counter mod-
@aaSiCjG Read Counter Initial Value
ule.
The addressed counter module is
$aaSiCjAhEs Set Alarm Disable/Latch
instructed to set alarm disable or latch.
Returns the alarm mode for the specified
$aaSiCjAh Read Alarm Disable/Latch
channel.
$aaSiCjCh Clear Alarm Status Returns the alarm status to normal
Connects the High/Low alarm of the
specified input channel to the specified
$aaSiCjAhCSkCn Set Alarm Connection
digital output in the addressed ADAM-
5000 system
Returns the High/Low alarm limit output
$aaSiCjRhC Read Alarm Connection connection of a specified input channel
in the addressed ADAM-5000 system
Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for
$aaSiCjAhU (data) Set Alarm Limit the specified input channel of a specified
ADAM-5000 system.
Returns the High/Low alarm limit value
$aaSiCjRhU Read Alarm Limit for the specified input channel in the
addressed ADAM-5000 system
Reads whether an alarm occurred for
$aaSiCjS Read Alarm Status the specified input channel in the speci-
fied ADAM-5000 system

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$aaT

Chapter 6
Name Read Module Name

Description Returns the module name from a specified ADAM-5000/TCP

system.

Syntax $aaT (cr)

$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate. T is the command for reading Module Name.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aaFFFFFFFF(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
FFFFFFFF indicates the I/O slot which ADAM-5080 module is
in.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01T(cr)

Response: !01FF80FFFF(cr)
ADAM-5080 is plugged in slot 1 and the command requests the
system at address 01h to send its module name.

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 $aaF

Name Read Firmware Version

Description Returns the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000/

TCP system.

Syntax $aaF(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
F is the command for reading Firmware Version.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa(version)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(version) represents the firmware version of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01F(cr)

response: !01A1.1(cr)
The command requests the system at address 01h to send its
firmware version. The system responds with firmware version
A1.1.

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$aaSiArrff

Chapter 6
Name Set Configuration

Description Set slot index and counter mode.

Syntax $aaSiArrff(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
Si identifies the I/O slot i you want to configure. A is command
for setting I/O module configuration. rr indicates which mode is.
rr=00 represents Bi-direction counter mode.
rr=01 represents UP/DOWN counter mode.
rr=02 represents Frequency mode. ff indicates which format is
ff=00 represents the engineer format.
ff=02 represents the hexadecimal format.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1A0002(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The ADAM-5080 in Slot 1 of ADAM-5000 system at address 01h
is in Bi-direction mode and configured for hexadecimal format.

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 $aaSiB

Name Read Configuration.

Description The command requests the Configuration of slot

Syntax $aaSiB(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the desired slot i
B represents the configuration status command
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aarrff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command is received.
? delimiter character indicating the command is invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
rr=00 represents Bi-direction counter mode.
rr=01 represents UP/DOWN counter mode.
rr=02 represents Frequency mode. ff indicates which format is
ff=00 represents the engineer format.
ff=02 represents the hexadecimal format.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3B(cr)

response: !010100(cr)
The ADAM-5080 in Slot 3 of ADAM-5000/TPC system at
address 01h responds that it is configured in UP/DOWN counter
mode and for engineering unit data format.

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#aaSi

Chapter 6
Name Read All Channel Counter (Frequency) Data

Description Return the input value of all channels for the specified
input module for a specified system in engineering
unit only.

Syntax #aaSi(cr)

Programming
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate. Si is the I/O slot of ADAM-5000 system you want
to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) (data) (data) (data) (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
> is a delimiter character.
? is a delimiter character indicating the command being invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. If the numbers of (data) are ten
,counter/frequency mode is in decimal format. If the numbers of
(data) are eight, counter/frequency mode is in hexadecimal for-
mat. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: #01S2(cr)

response: If the response you got is in Counter mode, you’ll see
one similar to the example below:
>1235458013267521306934521463051832106549(cr)
What you see here is actually the input values of all channels
that is returned from slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h.
As all 4 values are concatenated into one numerical string such
as above, we can still easily discern the values of 4 channels
specifically as:
1235458013, 2675213069, 3452146305 and 1832106549
If the response is >0e88fa63c33697b52a68d61fe2ca6915(cr)
The command requests the module in slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h to return the input values of all
channels. The module response that input values if all channels
are hexadecimal:
0e88fa63,c33697b5,2a68d61f,e2ca6915

However, if the response is in frequency mode, you’ll see one

similar to the example below:

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 >0000098700000006490000000762000000011600(cr)
As all 4 values are concatenated into one numerical string such
as above, we can still easily discern the values of 4 channels
specifically as:
0000098700,0000064900,0000076200,0000011600
What you see here is actually the input values of all channels
returned from slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h and in decimal format. However, it is not the actual fre-
quency.
Each actual frequency can be obtained by dividing the response
value by 100. Therefore, taking an ex- ample of the value above,
the actual frequency should be:
actual frequency = 98700/100 = 987
If the response is:
>0000F1000002000000031000000DD400(cr)
The command requests the module in slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h to return the input values of all
channels. The module response that input values if all chan-
nels are hexadecimal:
0000F100,00020000,00031000,000DD400
The actual frequency can be obtained by transferring hexadeci-
mal format to decimal format. Then divide the response value by
100. Therefore, taking an example of the value above, the actual
frequency should be:
F100 (hexdecimal)=24100 (decimal)
actual frequency = 24100/100 = 241

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#aaSiCj

Chapter 6
Name Read One Channel Counter (Frequency) Data

Description The command will return the input value from one of the four
channels of a specified module.

Syntax #aaSiCj(cr)
# is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interro-
gate.
Si identifies the I/O slot you want to interrogate.
Cj identifies the channel you want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
> is a delimiter character.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. If the numbers of (data) are ten
,counter/frequency mode is in decimal format. If the numbers of
(data) are eight, counter/frequency mode is in hexadecimal for-
mat. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C2(cr)

response: >0000000451(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5080 module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the input
value of channel 2. The counter module responds that the input
value of channel 2 is 451.

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 $aaSi0(data)

Name Set Digital filter Scale

Description Set the filter seconds to start to measure the input signal.

Syntax $aaSi0(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be calibrate.
Si identifies the specified slot.
0 is the command for setting digital filter scale.
(data) represents filter seconds from 8μs~65000 μs. Be aware
that (data) has 5 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3000765(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The ADAM-5080 in slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h needs 765m seconds to start to measure the input.

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$aaSi0

Chapter 6
Name Read Digital filter scale

Description Read the filter seconds to start to measure the input signal.

Syntax $aaSi0(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be calibrate.
Si identifies the I/O slot which is to be accessed.
0 is the command for reading digital filter scale.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents filter seconds from 8 μs~65000 μs. Be aware
that (data) has 5 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S30(cr)

response: !0100765(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5080 in slot 3 of the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to read the filter seconds. The
module responds with 765m seconds.

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 $aaSiCj5s

Name Set Counter Start/Stop

Description Request the addressed counter/frequency module to start or

stop the counting.

Syntax $aaSiCj5s(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j of the module you
want to set.
5 is the command for setting counter Start/Stop.
s represents start/stop command. s=0 indicate stop counter. s=1
indicate start counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C251(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command requests channel 2 of ADAM-5080 in slot 3 in
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to start counter.

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$aaSiCj5

Chapter 6
Name Read counter Start/Stop

Description Requests the addressed counter/frequency module to indicate

whether counters are active.

Syntax $aaSiCj5(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j of the module you
want to set.
5 is the command for reading counter Start/Stop.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aas (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
s represents start/stop command.
s=0 indicate stop counter. s=1 indicate start counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C25(cr)

response: !011(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5080 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to return its counter status. The
counter status is in start status.

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 $aaSiCj6

Name Clear Counter

Description Clear the counters of the specified counter/frequency module

Syntax $aaSiCj6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you want to
return a prior value.
6 is the command for clearing counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C26(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command requests the channel 2 of ADAM-5080 in slot 3 in
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to clear counter value.

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$aaSi7

Chapter 6
Name Read Overflow Flag

Description The command requests the addressed module to return the sta-
tus of the overflow flag of counter.

Syntax $aaSi7(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7).
7 is the command for the last value read-back.

Response !aaff ff ff ff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. ffffffff is
the number of overflow for a specified channel.
(ffffffff represents 0~3 channels, each of which is represented
by one ff).
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! When this command is issued, the overflow value is cleared and starts
afresh.

Example command: $01S37(cr)

response: !0100000001(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5080 of slot 3 in ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the overflow value.
The overflow value in channel 3 is 01.
The others are 00.

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 @aaSiCjP(data)

Name Set Initial Counter Value

Description Set initial counter value for counter of the specified counter mod-
ule.

Syntax @aaSiCjP(data)(cr)
@ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you
want to return a prior value. P represents Set Initial Counter
Value command.
(data) is initial value from 0 to 4294967296. Be aware that (data)
has 10 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: @01S3C2P0000004369(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5080 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to set initial counter value. The
initial counter value is 4369.

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@aaSiCjG

Chapter 6
Name Read Initial Counter

Description Read initial counter value of specified module.

Syntax @aaSiCjG(cr)
@ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you
want to return a prior value. G is the last value readback com-
mand.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is initial value from 0 to 4294967295.Be aware that (data)
has 10 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: @01S3C2G(cr)

response: !010000004369(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5080 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to return counter initial value.
The initial counter value is 4369.

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 $aaSiCjAhEs

Name Set Alarm Disable/Latch

Description The addressed counter module is instructed to set alarm disable

or latch.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhEs(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j. AhEs is the
command for setting Alarm Disable/Latch Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm enable/disable and can have the value D =
Disable, E=Enable
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALED(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to disable its Low alarm function.
The module confirms that its Low alarm function has been dis-
abled.

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$aaSiCjAh

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Disable/Latch

Description Return the alarm mode for the specified channel.

Syntax $aaSiCjAh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-

Programming
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identi-
fies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
A is the Read Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aap(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus address of
the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
p indicates alarm mode.
p=D, if alarm is Disable.
P=L, if alarm is Latch.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AL(cr)

response: !01L(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to return its Low alarm mode. The
system responds thatit is latched.

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 $aaSiCjCh

Name Clear Alarm Status

Description Returns the alarm status to normal

Syntax $aaSiCjCh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
Modbus network address of an ADAM-5000/
TCP system. SiCj identifies the desired slot i and the
desired channel j.
C is the clear Alarm Mode command. h indicates
alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm,
L = Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return
(0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no

response if the system detects a syntax error or
communication error or if the specified address
does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus
network address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/
TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return
(0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1CL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000
system at address 01h is instructed to set its Low
alarm state to normal. The system confirms it has
done so accordingly.

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$aaSiCjAhCSkCn

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Connection

Description Connect the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel to the
specified digital output in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem

Syntax $aaSiCjAhCSkCn(cr)

Programming
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j .
AhC is the command for setting Alarm Connection command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
SkCn identifies the desired slot k and the desired digital output
point n (n : 0 to F). To disconnect the digital output, k and n
should be set as ‘*’.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALCS1C0(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to connect its Low alarm to the digi-
tal output of point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem.
The system confirms it has dome so accordingly.

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 $aaSiCjRhC

Name Read Alarm Connection

Description Return the High/Low alarm limit output connection of a specified

input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhC(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j. RhC is the
command for reading Alarm Connection. h indicates alarm type
and can have the value H = High alarm, L = Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aaSkCn(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SkCn identifies the desired slot k and the desired digital output
point n (n : 0 to F) to which the input alarm is connected. If the
values of k and n are ‘*’, the analog input has no connection with
a digital output point.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RLC(cr)

response: !01SØC1(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000/ TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to read its Low alarm output connec-
tion. The system responds that the Low alarm output connects
to the digital output at point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/
TCP system.

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$aaSiCjAhU(data)

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Limit

Description Set the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input chan-
nel of a specified ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhU(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identi-
fies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
AhU is the Set Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The value is
from 0 to 4294967295. Be aware that (data) has 10 characters.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1AHU0000000020(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is configured to set High alarm limit value to
20.

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 $aaSiCjRhU

Name Read Alarm Limit

Description Return the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input
channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhU(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
RhU is the Read Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units. Be aware that (data) has 10 charac-
ters.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1RHU(cr)

response: !010000000026(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is configured to return the High alarm
limit value.
The High alarm limit value is 26.

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$aaSiCjS

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Status

Description Read whether an alarm occurred for the specified input channel
in the specified ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjS(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
S is the Read Alarm Status command.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aahl(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
h represents the status of High alarm. ‘1’ means the High alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
l represents the status of Low alarm. ‘1’ means the Low alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1S

response: !0111(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5080 in the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is configured to read alarm status. The
High alarm has occurred and low alarm has oc-

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6.4.6 WatchDog Timer Command Set

Table 6.12: WatchDog Timer Command Set

Command Syntax Command Name Description
&AAXdddd(cr) Success: !AA(cr) dddd is the SDT timeout value in
Set WDT timeout value Fail: ?AA(cr) engineering units. (seconds)
&AAXR(cr) Success: !AAdddd(cr)
The same as #AAXdddd(cr)
Get WDT timeout value Fail: ?AA(cr)
mm indicates a 2-character hexadeci-
&AAXEWmm(cr)
Success: !AA(cr) mal value representing the SDT time-
Set WDT timeout slot
Fail: ?AA(cr) out slot enable mask of the ADAM-
enable mask
5000.
&AAXER(cr)
Success: !AAmm(cr)
Get WDT timeout slot The same as $AAXEWmm(cr)
Fail: ?AA(cr)
enable mask
mmmm indicates a 4-character hexa-
&AAXSiDmmmm(cr)
Success: !AA(cr) decimal value representing the SDT
Set WDT timeout chan-
Fail: ?AA(cr) timeout channel enable mask of the
nel enable mask
DIO module.
&AAXSi(cr)
Success: !AAmmmm(cr)
Get WDT timeout channel The same as $AAXSiDmmmm(cr)
Fail: ?AA(cr)
enable mask

$AAXdddd

Description Set WDT timeout value

Syntax $AAXdddd(cr)
dddd is the WDT timeout value in
engineering units. (seconds)

Response Success: !AA(cr)

Fail: ?AA(cr)

Example Command: $01X1234

Response:!01

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$AAXR

Chapter 6
Description Get WDT timeout value

Syntax $AAXR(cr)
dddd is the WDT timeout value in engineering units. (seconds)

Response Success: !AA(cr)

Fail: ?AA(cr)

Programming
Example Command: $01XR
Response: !011234

$AAXEWmm

Description Set WDT timeout slot enable mask

Syntax $AAXEWmm(cr)
mm indicates a 2-character hexadecimal value representing the
WDT timeout slot enable mask of the ADAM-5000.

Response Success: !AA(cr)

Fail: ?AA(cr)

Example Command: $01XEWFF

Response: !01

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 $AAXER

Description Get WDT timeout slot enable mask

Syntax $AAXER(cr)
mm indicates a 2-character hexadecimal value representing the
WDT timeout slot enable mask of the ADAM-5000.

Response Success: !AAmm(cr)

Fail: ?AA(cr)

Example Command: $01XER

Response: !01FF

$AAXSiDmmmm

Description Set WDT timeout channel enable mask

Syntax $AAXSiDmmmm(cr)
mmmm indicates a 4-character hexadecimal value representing
the WDT timeout channel enable mask of the DIO module.

Response Success: !AA(cr)

Fail: ?AA(cr)

Example Command: $01XS0DFFFF

Response: !01

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 Chapter 6
ADAM-5081 Counter/Frequency Command Set
Table 6.13: ADAM-5081 Counter/Frequency Command Set
Command Syntax Command Name Description
Returns the module name from a speci-
$aaT Read Module Name
fied ADAM-5000 system.
Returns the firmware version code from
$aaF Read Firmware Version
a specified ADAM-5000 system
$aaSiArrff Set Configuration Set slot index and Counter mode
The command requests the Configura-
$aaSiB Read Configuration

Programming
tion of slot
Returns the input value of all channels
Read All Channel Counter
#aaSi for the specified input module for a spec-
(Frequency) Data
ified system in engineering unit only.
The command will return the input value
Read One Channel
#aaSiCj from one of the four channels of a speci-
Counter (Frequency) Data
fied module.
Set the filter seconds to start to measure
$aaSiØ(data) Set Digital filter Scale
the input signal.
Read the filter seconds to start to mea-
$aaSiØ Read Digital filter scale
sure the input signal
Request the addressed counter/fre-
$aaSiCj5s Set Counter Start/Stop quency module to start or stop the count-
ing.
Clear the counters of the specified
$aaSiCj6 Clear Counter
counter/frequency module
The command requests the addressed
$aaSi7 Read Overflow Flag module to return the status of the over-
flow flag of counter.
Set initial counter value for counter of
@aaSiCjP(data) Set Initial Counter Value
the specified counter module.
Read initial of the specified counter mod-
@aaSiCjG Read Counter Initial Value
ule.
The addressed counter module is
$aaSiCjAhEs Set Alarm Disable/Latch
instructed to set alarm disable or latch.
Returns the alarm mode for the specified
$aaSiCjAh Read Alarm Disable/Latch
channel.
$aaSiCjCh Clear Alarm Status Returns the alarm status to normal
Connects the High/Low alarm of the
specified input channel to the specified
$aaSiCjAhCSkCn Set Alarm Connection
digital output in the addressed ADAM-
5000 system
Returns the High/Low alarm limit output
$aaSiCjRhC Read Alarm Connection connection of a specified input channel
in the addressed ADAM-5000 system
Sets the High/Low alarm limit value for
$aaSiCjAhU (data) Set Alarm Limit the specified input channel of a specified
ADAM-5000 system.
Returns the High/Low alarm limit value
$aaSiCjRhU Read Alarm Limit for the specified input channel in the
addressed ADAM-5000 system
Reads whether an alarm occurred for
$aaSiCjS Read Alarm Status the specified input channel in the speci-
fied ADAM-5000 system

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 $aaT

Name Read Module Name

Description Returns the module name from a specified ADAM-5000/TCP

system.

Syntax $aaT (cr)

$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate. T is the command for reading Module Name.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aaFFFFFFFF(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
FFFFFFFF indicates the I/O slot which ADAM-5081 module is
in.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01T(cr)

Response: !01FF80FFFF(cr)
ADAM-5081 is plugged in slot 1 and the command requests the
system at address 01h to send its module name.

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$aaF

Chapter 6
Name Read Firmware Version

Description Returns the firmware version code from a specified ADAM-5000/

TCP system.

Syntax $aaF(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
F is the command for reading Firmware Version.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aa(version)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error, communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(version) represents the firmware version of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01F(cr)

response: !01A1.1(cr)
The command requests the system at address 01h to send its
firmware version. The system responds with firmware version
A1.1.

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 $aaSiArrff

Name Set Configuration

Description Set slot index and counter mode.

Syntax $aaSiArrff(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to configure.
Si identifies the I/O slot i you want to configure. A is command
for setting I/O module configuration. rr indicates which mode is.
rr=00 represents Bi-direction counter mode.
rr=01 represents UP/DOWN counter mode.
rr=02 represents Frequency mode. ff indicates which format is
ff=00 represents the engineer format.
ff=02 represents the hexadecimal format.

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S1A0002(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The ADAM-5081 in Slot 1 of ADAM-5000 system at address 01h
is in Bi-direction mode and configured for hexadecimal format.

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$aaSiB

Chapter 6
Name Read Configuration.

Description The command requests the Configuration of slot

Syntax $aaSiB(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interrogate.
Si identifies the desired slot i
B represents the configuration status command
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Response !aarrff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command is received.
? delimiter character indicating the command is invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
rr=00 represents Bi-direction counter mode.
rr=01 represents UP/DOWN counter mode.
rr=02 represents Frequency mode. ff indicates which format is
ff=00 represents the engineer format.
ff=02 represents the hexadecimal format.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: $01S3B(cr)

response: !010100(cr)
The ADAM-5081 in Slot 3 of ADAM-5000/TPC system at
address 01h responds that it is configured in UP/DOWN counter
mode and for engineering unit data format.

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 #aaSi

Name Read All Channel Counter (Frequency) Data

Description Return the input value of all channels for the specified
input module for a specified system in engineering
unit only.

Syntax #aaSi(cr)
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want
to interrogate. Si is the I/O slot of ADAM-5000 system you want
to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) (data) (data) (data) (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
> is a delimiter character.
? is a delimiter character indicating the command being invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. If the numbers of (data) are ten
,counter/frequency mode is in decimal format. If the numbers of
(data) are eight, counter/frequency mode is in hexadecimal for-
mat. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh).

Example command: #01S2(cr)

response: If the response you got is in Counter mode, you’ll see
one similar to the example below:
>1235458013267521306934521463051832106549(cr)
What you see here is actually the input values of all channels
that is returned from slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h.
As all 4 values are concatenated into one numerical string such
as above, we can still easily discern the values of 4 channels
specifically as:
1235458013, 2675213069, 3452146305 and 1832106549
If the response is >0e88fa63c33697b52a68d61fe2ca6915(cr)
The command requests the module in slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h to return the input values of all
channels. The module response that input values if all channels
are hexadecimal:
0e88fa63,c33697b5,2a68d61f,e2ca6915

However, if the response is in frequency mode, you’ll see one

similar to the example below:

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>0000098700000006490000000762000000011600(cr)

Chapter 6
As all 4 values are concatenated into one numerical string such
as above, we can still easily discern the values of 4 channels
specifically as:
0000098700,0000064900,0000076200,0000011600
What you see here is actually the input values of all channels
returned from slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at address
01h and in decimal format. However, it is not the actual fre-
quency.
Each actual frequency can be obtained by dividing the response

Programming
value by 100. Therefore, taking an ex- ample of the value above,
the actual frequency should be:
actual frequency = 98700/100 = 987
If the response is:
>0000F1000002000000031000000DD400(cr)
The command requests the module in slot 2 of the ADAM-5000/
TCP system at address 01h to return the input values of all
channels. The module response that input values if all chan-
nels are hexadecimal:
0000F100,00020000,00031000,000DD400
The actual frequency can be obtained by transferring hexadeci-
mal format to decimal format. Then divide the response value by
100. Therefore, taking an example of the value above, the actual
frequency should be:
F100 (hexdecimal)=24100 (decimal)
actual frequency = 24100/100 = 241

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 #aaSiCj

Name Read One Channel Counter (Frequency) Data

Description The command will return the input value from one of the four
channels of a specified module.

Syntax #aaSiCj(cr)
# is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system you want to interro-
gate.
Si identifies the I/O slot you want to interrogate.
Cj identifies the channel you want to read.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response >(data) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
> is a delimiter character.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
(data) is the input value in engineering units of the interrogated
module of the specified system. If the numbers of (data) are ten
,counter/frequency mode is in decimal format. If the numbers of
(data) are eight, counter/frequency mode is in hexadecimal for-
mat. If (data) = “ “, it means the channel is invalid.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C2(cr)

response: >0000000451(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5081 module in slot 3 of the
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the input
value of channel 2. The counter module responds that the input
value of channel 2 is 451.

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$aaSi0(data)

Chapter 6
Name Set Digital filter Scale

Description Set the filter seconds to start to measure the input signal.

Syntax $aaSi0(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be calibrate.
Si identifies the specified slot.
0 is the command for setting digital filter scale.
(data) represents filter seconds from 8μs~65000 μs. Be aware
that (data) has 5 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3000765(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The ADAM-5081 in slot 3 of the ADAM-5000/TCP system at
address 01h needs 765m seconds to start to measure the input.

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 $aaSi0

Name Read Digital filter scale

Description Read the filter seconds to start to measure the input signal.

Syntax $aaSi0(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system which is to be calibrate.
Si identifies the I/O slot which is to be accessed.
0 is the command for reading digital filter scale.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents filter seconds from 8 μs~65000 μs. Be aware
that (data) has 5 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S30(cr)

response: !0100765(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5081 in slot 3 of the ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to read the filter seconds. The
module responds with 765m seconds.

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$aaSiCj5s

Chapter 6
Name Set Counter Start/Stop

Description Request the addressed counter/frequency module to start or

stop the counting.

Syntax $aaSiCj5s(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j of the module you
want to set.
5 is the command for setting counter Start/Stop.
s represents start/stop command. s=0 indicate stop counter. s=1
indicate start counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C251(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command requests channel 2 of ADAM-5081 in slot 3 in
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to start counter.

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 $aaSiCj5

Name Read counter Start/Stop

Description Requests the addressed counter/frequency module to indicate

whether counters are active.

Syntax $aaSiCj5(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j of the module you
want to set.
5 is the command for reading counter Start/Stop.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aas (cr) if the command is valid.

?aa (cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exists.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
s represents start/stop command.
s=0 indicate stop counter. s=1 indicate start counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C25(cr)

response: !011(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5081 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to return its counter status. The
counter status is in start status.

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$aaSiCj6

Chapter 6
Name Clear Counter

Description Clear the counters of the specified counter/frequency module

Syntax $aaSiCj6(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-

Programming
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you want to
return a prior value.
6 is the command for clearing counter.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S3C26(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The command requests the channel 2 of ADAM-5081 in slot 3 in
ADAM-5000/TCP system at address 01h to clear counter value.

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 $aaSi7

Name Read Overflow Flag

Description The command requests the addressed module to return the sta-
tus of the overflow flag of counter.

Syntax $aaSi7(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
Si identifies the I/O slot i (i : 0 to 7).
7 is the command for the last value read-back.

Response !aaff ff ff ff(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. ffffffff is
the number of overflow for a specified channel.
(ffffffff represents 0~3 channels, each of which is represented
by one ff).
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Note! When this command is issued, the overflow value is cleared and starts
afresh.

Example command: $01S37(cr)

response: !0100000001(cr)
The command requests the ADAM-5081 of slot 3 in ADAM-
5000/TCP system at address 01h to return the overflow value.
The overflow value in channel 3 is 01.
The others are 00.

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@aaSiCjP(data)

Chapter 6
Name Set Initial Counter Value

Description Set initial counter value for counter of the specified counter mod-
ule.

Syntax @aaSiCjP(data)(cr)
@ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you
want to return a prior value. P represents Set Initial Counter
Value command.
(data) is initial value from 0 to 4294967296. Be aware that (data)
has 10 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: @01S3C2P0000004369(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5081 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to set initial counter value. The
initial counter value is 4369.

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 @aaSiCjG

Name Read Initial Counter

Description Read initial counter value of specified module.

Syntax @aaSiCjG(cr)
@ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of the ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SiCj identifies the I/O slot i and the channel j for the module you
want to return a prior value. G is the last value readback com-
mand.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command is valid.

?aa(cr) if an invalid operation was entered. There is no
response if the module detects a syntax error or communication
error or if the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
? delimiter character indicating the command was invalid.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal
address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) is initial value from 0 to 4294967295.Be aware that (data)
has 10 characters.
(cr) is the terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: @01S3C2G(cr)

response: !010000004369(cr)
The channel 2 of ADAM-5081 in slot 3 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is instructed to return counter initial value.
The initial counter value is 4369.

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$aaSiCjAhEs

Chapter 6
Name Set Alarm Disable/Latch

Description The addressed counter module is instructed to set alarm disable

or latch.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhEs(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j. AhEs is the
command for setting Alarm Disable/Latch Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
s indicates alarm enable/disable and can have the value D =
Disable, E=Enable
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALED(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to disable its Low alarm function.
The module confirms that its Low alarm function has been dis-
abled.

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 $aaSiCjAh

Name Read Alarm Disable/Latch

Description Return the alarm mode for the specified channel.

Syntax $aaSiCjAh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identi-
fies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
A is the Read Alarm Mode command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aap(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus address of
the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
p indicates alarm mode.
p=D, if alarm is Disable.
P=L, if alarm is Latch.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1AL(cr)

response: !01L(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to return its Low alarm mode. The
system responds thatit is latched.

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$aaSiCjCh

Chapter 6
Name Clear Alarm Status

Description Returns the alarm status to normal

Syntax $aaSiCjCh(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal

Programming
Modbus network address of an ADAM-5000/
TCP system. SiCj identifies the desired slot i and the
desired channel j.
C is the clear Alarm Mode command. h indicates
alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm,
L = Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return
(0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no

response if the system detects a syntax error or
communication error or if the specified address
does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was
received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus
network address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/
TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return
(0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1CL(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000
system at address 01h is instructed to set its Low
alarm state to normal. The system confirms it has
done so accordingly.

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 $aaSiCjAhCSkCn

Name Set Alarm Connection

Description Connect the High/Low alarm of the specified input channel to the
specified digital output in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem

Syntax $aaSiCjAhCSkCn(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j .
AhC is the command for setting Alarm Connection command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
SkCn identifies the desired slot k and the desired digital output
point n (n : 0 to F). To disconnect the digital output, k and n
should be set as ‘*’.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1ALCS1C0(cr)

response: !01(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000/TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to connect its Low alarm to the digi-
tal output of point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem.
The system confirms it has dome so accordingly.

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$aaSiCjRhC

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Connection

Description Return the High/Low alarm limit output connection of a specified

input channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhC(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j. RhC is the
command for reading Alarm Connection. h indicates alarm type
and can have the value H = High alarm, L = Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aaSkCn(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
SkCn identifies the desired slot k and the desired digital output
point n (n : 0 to F) to which the input alarm is connected. If the
values of k and n are ‘*’, the analog input has no connection with
a digital output point.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01S0C1RLC(cr)

response: !01SØC1(cr)
Channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000/ TCP system
at address 01h is instructed to read its Low alarm output connec-
tion. The system responds that the Low alarm output connects
to the digital output at point 0 of slot 1 in the same ADAM-5000/
TCP system.

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 $aaSiCjAhU(data)

Name Set Alarm Limit

Description Set the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input chan-
nel of a specified ADAM-5000/TCP system.

Syntax $aaSiCjAhU(data)(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj identi-
fies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
AhU is the Set Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The value is
from 0 to 4294967295. Be aware that (data) has 10 characters.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1AHU0000000020(cr)

response: !01(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in ADAM-5000/TCP sys-
tem at address 01h is configured to set High alarm limit value to
20.

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$aaSiCjRhU

Chapter 6
Name Read Alarm Limit

Description Return the High/Low alarm limit value for the specified input
channel in the addressed ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjRhU(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.

Programming
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
RhU is the Read Alarm Limit command.
h indicates alarm type and can have the value H = High alarm, L
= Low alarm
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aa(data)(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if

the system detects a syntax error or communication error or if
the specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
(data) represents the desired alarm limit setting. The format is
always in engineering units. Be aware that (data) has 10 charac-
ters.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1RHU(cr)

response: !010000000026(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is configured to return the High alarm
limit value.
The High alarm limit value is 26.

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 $aaSiCjS

Name Read Alarm Status

Description Read whether an alarm occurred for the specified input channel
in the specified ADAM-5000/TCP system

Syntax $aaSiCjS(cr)
$ is a delimiter character.
aa (range 00-FF) represents the 2-character hexadecimal Mod-
bus network address of an ADAM-5000/TCP system. SiCj iden-
tifies the desired slot i and the desired channel j.
S is the Read Alarm Status command.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Response !aahl(cr) if the command was valid There is no response if the

system detects a syntax error or communication error or if the
specified address does not exist.
! delimiter character indicating a valid command was received.
aa represents the 2-character hexadecimal Modbus network
address of the corresponding ADAM-5000/TCP system.
h represents the status of High alarm. ‘1’ means the High alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
l represents the status of Low alarm. ‘1’ means the Low alarm
occurred, ‘0’ means it did not occur.
(cr) represents terminating character, carriage return (0Dh)

Example command: $01SØC1S

response: !0111(cr)
The channel 1 of slot 0 of ADAM-5081 in the ADAM-5000/TCP
system at address 01h is configured to read alarm status. The
High alarm has occurred and low alarm has oc-

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 Appendix A
A Design Worksheets
 An organized system configuration will lead to efficient performance and reduce engi-
neer effort. This Appendix provides the necessary worksheet, helping users to con-
figure their DA&C system in order. Follow these working steps to build up your
system relational document:

Step 1: Asking questions and getting answers for your control strategy.
1. What will be monitored and controlled? (List the equipment)
2. What will be monitored and controlled separately? (Divide the function area)
3. What will be monitored and controlled by ADAM-5000/TCP? (List the target
equipment in different function areas)

Step 2: Identify the I/O types of each equipment and full-fill Table A-1 to establish the
I/O data base

Table A.1: I/O Data Base

Function Equipment Input I/O I/O Voltage Current Range
Area or Module Module of of Requirements
Output Type Product Range Special
No.

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Table A.1: I/O Data Base

Appendix A Design Worksheets

Step 3: Mapping the I/O data base into ADAM-5000/TCP system.
1. In column A, note the ADAM-5000/TCP IP addresses mapped for individual
function areas.
2. In column B, list the I/O module’s product number.
3. In column C, enter the maximum number of I/O points available per module.
4. In column D, total the number of the I/O point you need.
5. In column E, calculate the total number of these modules that you will need for
these ADAM-5000/TCP systems.
6. In column F, enter the number of spare modules that you may need for future
expansion in these ADAM-5000/TCP systems.
7. In column G, enter the total number (Required + Spare) of these modules that
you need for these ADAM-5000/TCP systems.

Table A.2: Summary Required Modules

<A> <B> <C> <D> <E> <F> <G>
ADAM-5000/TCP I/O Module I/O Points Total I/O I/O Module Spare I/O Total I/O
IP Address Product No. per Module Points Required Modules Modules
Required

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 Table A.2: Summary Required Modules

Step 4: Implement the Modbus address in to the I/O table.

Table A.3: Table for Programming
ADAM-5000/TCP I/O Module I/O Points Total I/O I/O Module Spare I/O Total I/O
IP Address Product No. per Module Points Required Modules Modules
Required

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Table A.3: Table for Programming

Appendix A Design Worksheets

These several worksheets are very useful to hardware wiring and software integra-
tion, please make copies to establish your own system configuration documentation.

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 Appendix B
B Data Formats and I/O
Ranges
B.1 Analog Input Formats
The ADAM analog input modules can be configured to transmit data to the host in
Engineering Units.
Engineering Units Data can be represented in Engineering Units by setting bits 0
and 1 of the data format/checksum/integration time parameter to 0. This format pres-
ents data in natural units, such as degrees, volts, millivolts, and milliamps. The Engi-
neering Units format is readily parsed by the majority of computer languages
because the total data string length, including sign, digits and decimal point, does not
exceed seven characters.
The data format is a plus (+) or minus (-) sign, followed by five decimal digits and a
decimal point. The input range which is employed determines the resolution, or the
number of decimal places used, as illustrated in the following table:

Input Range Resolution

±15 mV, ±50 mV 1 μV (three decimal places)
100 mV, 150 mV, 500 mV 10 μV (two decimal places)
±1 V, ±2.5 V, ±5 V 100 μV (four decimal places)
±10 V 1 mV (three decimal places)
±20 mA 1 μA (three decimal places)
Type J and T thermocouple 0.01º C (two decimal places)
Type K, E, R, S, and B 0.1º C (one decimal places)
thermocouple

Example 1
The input value is -2.65 V and the corresponding analog input module is configured
for a range of ±5 V. The response to the Analog Data In command is:
-2.6500(cr)

Example 2
The input value is 305.5ºC. The analog input module is configured for a Type J ther-
mocouple whose range is 0ºC to 760ºC. The response to the Analog Data In com-
mand is:
+305.50(cr)

Example 3
The input value is +5.653 V. The analog input module is configured for a range of ±5
V range. When the engineering units format is used, the ADAM Series analog input
modules are configured so that they automatically provide an over range capability.
The response to the Analog Data In command in this case is:
+5.6530(cr)

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B.2 Analog Input Ranges - ADAM-5017

Appendix B Data Formats and I/O Ranges

Module Range Input Data +F.S. Zero -F.S. Displayed Actual
Code Range Formats Resolution Value
Description
Engineering
+10.000 ±00.000 -10.000 1 mV
Units
Reading/
08h ±10 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -10.000 0.01%
1000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+5.0000 ±0.0000 -5.0000 100.00 μV
Units
Reading/
09h ±5 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
1000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+10.000 ±0.0000 -1.0000 100.00 μV
Units
Reading/
0Ah ±1 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
10000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
ADAM-
5017 Engineering
+500,00 ±000.00 -500.00 10 μV
Units
- Reading/
0Bh ±500 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
100.00 10
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+150.0 ±000.00 -150.00 10 μV
Units
Reading/
0Ch ±150 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
100
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+20.000 ±00.000 -20.000 1 μV
Units
Reading/
0Dh ±20 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
1000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement

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B.3 Analog Input Ranges - ADAM-5018

Module Range Input Data +F.S. Zero -F.S. Displayed Actual

Code Range Formats Resolution Value
Description
Engineering
+15.000 ±00.000 -15.000 1 μV
Units
Reading/
00h ±15 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
1000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+50.000 ±00.000 -50.000 1 μV
Units
Reading/
01h ±50 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
100
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 10 μV
Units
Reading/
02h ±100 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
100
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+500,00 ±000.00 -500.00 10 μV
Units
Reading/
ADAM- 03h ±500 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
10
5018 Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+1.0000 ±0.0000 -1.0000 100 μV
Units
Reading/
04h ±1 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
10000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+2.5000 ±0.0000 -2.5000 100 μV
Units
Reading/
05h ±2.5 V % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
10000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+20.000 ±00.000 -20.000 1 μV
Units
Reading/
06h ±20 mV % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 -100.00 0.01%
1000
Two's
7FFF 0000 8000 1 LSB
Complement
07h Not Used

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 Appendix B Data Formats and I/O Ranges
Module Range Input Data Maximum Minimum Displayed Actual
Code Range Formats Specified Specified Resolution Value
Description Signal Signal
Engineering
+760.00 ±000.00 0.1°C
Type J Units
Reading/
0Eh Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
10
0°C to 760°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+1370.0 ±0000.0 0.1°C
Type K Units
Reading/
0Fh Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
10
0°C to 1370°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type T +400.00 -100.00 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
10h % of FSR +100.00 -025.00 0.01%
-100°C to 10
400°C Two's
7FFF E000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+1000,00 +0000.0 0.1°C
Type E Units
ADAM- Reading/
11h Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
5018 10
0°C to 1000°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type R +1750.0 +0500.0 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
12h % of FSR +100.00 +028.57 0.01%
500°C to 10
1750°C Two's
7FFF 2492 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type S +1750.0 +0500.00 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
13h % of FSR +100.00 ±028.57 0.01%
500°C to 10
1750°C Two's
7FFF 2492 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type B +1800.0 ±0500.0 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
14h % of FSR +100.00 ±027.77 0.01%
500°C to 10
1800°C Two's
7FFF 2381 1 LSB
Complement

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Module Range Input Data Maximum Minimum Displayed Actual
Code Range Formats Specified Specified Resolution Value
Description Signal Signal
Engineering
+760.00 ±000.00 0.1°C
Type J Units
Reading/
0Eh Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
10
0°C to 760°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+1370.0 ±0000.0 0.1°C
Type K Units
Reading/
0Fh Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
10
0°C to 1370°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type T +400.00 -100.00 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
10h % of FSR +100.00 -025.00 0.01%
-100°C to 10
400°C Two's
7FFF E000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
+1000,00 +0000.0 0.1°C
Type E Units
ADAM- Reading/
11h Thermocouple % of FSR +100.00 ±000.00 0.01%
5018 10
0°C to 1000°C Two's
7FFF 0000 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type R +1750.0 +0500.0 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
12h % of FSR +100.00 +028.57 0.01%
500°C to 10
1750°C Two's
7FFF 2492 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type S +1750.0 +0500.00 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
13h % of FSR +100.00 ±028.57 0.01%
500°C to 10
1750°C Two's
7FFF 2492 1 LSB
Complement
Engineering
Type B +1800.0 ±0500.0 0.1°C
Units
Thermocouple Reading/
14h % of FSR +100.00 ±027.77 0.01%
500°C to 10
1800°C Two's
7FFF 2381 1 LSB
Complement

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 Appendix C
C Grounding Reference
 Field Grounding and Shielding Application Overview
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to finish a system integration task at one timC. We
always meet some trouble in the field. A communication net- work or system isn’t sta-
ble, induced noise or equipment is damaged or there are storms. However, the most
usual issue is just simply improper wiring, ie, grounding and shielding. You know the
80/20 rule in our life: we spend 20% time for 80% work, but 80% time for the last 20%
of the work. So is it with system integration:
we pay 20% for Wire / Cable and 0% for Equipment. However, 80% of reliability
depends on Grounding and Shielding. In other words, we need to invest more in that
20% and work on these two issues to make a highly reliable system. This application
note brings you some concepts about field grounding and shielding. These topics will
be illustrated in the following pages.

C.1 Grounding
C.1.1 The ‘Earth’ for reference

Figure C.1 Think the EARTH as GROUND.

As you know, the EARTH cannot be conductivC. However, all buildings lie on, or in,
the EARTH. Steel, concrete and associated cables (such as lighting arresters) and
power system were connected to EARTH. Think of them as resistors. All of those
infinite parallel resistors make the EARTH as a single reference point.

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C.1.2 The ‘Frame Ground’ and ‘Grounding Bar’

Appendix C Grounding Reference

Figure C.2 Grounding Bar

Grounding is one of the most important issues for our system. Just like Frame
Ground of the computer, this signal offers a reference point of the electronic circuit
inside the computer. If we want to communicate with this computer, both Signal
Ground and Frame Ground should be connected to make a reference point of each
other’s electronic circuit. Generally speaking, it is necessary to install an individual
grounding bar for each system, such as computer networks, power systems, tele-
communication networks, etc. Those individual grounding bars not only provide the
individual reference point, but also make the earth a our ground!

Figure C.3 Normal mode and Common modC

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C.1.3 Normal Mode and Common Mode
Have you ever tried to measure the voltage between a live circuit and a concrete
floor? How about the voltage between neutral and a concrete floor? You will get non-
sense values. ‘Hot’ and ‘Neutral’ are just relational signals: you will get 110VAC or
220VAC by measuring these signals. Normal mode and common mode just show
you that the Frame Ground is the most important reference signal for all the systems
and equipment.

Figure C.4 Normal mode and Common modC

 Ground-pin is longer than others, for first contact to power system and noise
bypass.
 Neutral-pin is broader than LivC-pin, for reducing contact impedancC.

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C.1.4 Wire impedance

Appendix C Grounding Reference

Figure C.5 The purpose of high voltage transmission

 What’s the purpose of high voltage transmission?

We have all seen high voltage transmission towers. The power plant raises the
voltage while generating the power, then a local power station steps down the
voltagC. What is the purpose of high voltage transmission wires ? According to
the energy formula, P = V * I, the current is reduced when the voltage is raised.
As you know, each cable has impedance because of the metal it is made of.
Referring to Ohm’s Law, (V = I * R) this decreased current means lower power
losses in the wirC. So, high voltage lines are for reducing the cost of moving
electrical power from one place to another.

Figure C.6 Wire impedancC

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C.1.5 ADAM-5000/TCP User’s Manual

Figure C.7 Single point grounding (1)

 What’s Single Point Grounding?

Maybe you have had an unpleasant experience while taking a hot shower in
Winter. Someone turns on a hot water faucet somewhere else. You will be
impressed with the cold water! The bottom diagram above shows an example of
how devices will influence each other with swift load change. For example, nor-
mally we turn on all the four hydrants for testing. When you close the hydrant 3
and hydrant 4, the other two hydrants will get more flow. In other words, the
hydrant cannot keep a constant flow rate.

Figure C.8 Single point grounding (2)

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 The above diagram shows you that a single point grounding system will be a more

Appendix C Grounding Reference

stable system. If you use thin cable for powering these devices, the end device will
actually get lower power. The thin cable will consume the energy.

C.2 Shielding
C.2.1 Cable Shield

Figure C.9 Single isolated cable

 Single isolated cable The diagram shows the structure of an isolated cablC. You
see the isolated layer which is spiraled Aluminum foil to cover the wires. This
spiraled structure makes a layer for shielding the cables from external noisC.

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 Figure C.10 Double isolated cable

 Double isolated cable Figure 10 is an example of a double isolated cablC. The

first isolating layer of spiraled aluminum foil covers the conductors. The second
isolation layer is several bare conductors that spiral and cross over the first
shield layer. This spiraled structure makes an isolated layer for reducing exter-
nal noisC.
Additionally, follow these tips just for your referencC.
 The shield of a cable cannot be used for signal ground. The shield is designed
for carrying noise, so the environment noise will couple and interfere with your
system when you use the shield as signal ground.
 The higher the density of the shield - the better, especially for communication
network.
 Use double isolated cable for communication network / AI / AO.
 Both sides of shields should be connected to their frame while inside the
devicC. (for EMI consideration)
 Don’t strip off too long of plastic cover for soldering.

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C.2.2 System Shielding

Appendix C Grounding Reference

Figure C.11 System Shielding

 Never strip too much of the plastic cable cover. This is improper and can destroy
the characteristics of the shielded-twisted-pair cable. Besides, the bare wire
shield easily conducts the noise.
 Cascade these shields together by soldering. Refer to following pages for fur-
ther detailed explanation.
 Connect the shield to Frame Ground of DC power supply to force the conducted
noise to flow to the frame ground of the DC power supply.
(The ‘frame ground’ of the DC power supply should be connected to the system
ground)

Figure C.12 The characteristic of the cable

 The characteristic of the cable Don’t strip off too much insulation for soldering.
This could change the effectiveness of the Shielded-Twisted-Pair cable and
open a path to introduce unwanted noise.

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 Figure C.13 System Shielding (1)

 Shield connection (1)

If you break into a cable, you might get in a hurry to achieve your goal. As in all elec-
tronic circuits, a signal will use the path of least resistance. If we make a poor con-
nection between these two cables we will make a poor path for the signal. The noise
will try to find another path for easier flow.

Figure C.14 System Shielding (2)

 Shield connection (2) The previous diagram shows you that the fill soldering just
makes an easier way for the signal.

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C.3 Noise Reduction Techniques

Appendix C Grounding Reference

 Isolate noise sources in shielded enclosures.
 Place sensitive equipment in shielded enclosure and away from computer
equipment.
 Use separate grounds between noise sources and signals.
 Keep ground/signal leads as short as possible.
 Use Twisted and Shielded signal leads.
 Ground shields on one end ONLY while the reference grounds are not the
same.
 Check for stability in communication lines.
 Add another Grounding Bar if necessary.
 The diameter of power cable must be over 2.0 mm2.
 Independent grounding is needed for A/I, A/O, and communication network
while using a jumper box.
 Use noise reduction filters if necessary. (TVS, etc)
 You can also refer to FIPS 94 Standard. FIPS 94 recommends that the com-
puter system should be placed closer to its power source to eliminate load-
induced common mode noisC.

Figure C.15 Noise Reduction Techniques

C.4 Check Point List

 Follow the single point grounding rule?
 Normal mode and common mode voltage?
 Separate the DC and AC ground?
 Reject the noise factor?
 The shield is connected correctly?
 Wire size is correct?
 Soldered connections are good?
 The terminal screw are tight?

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