ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504
1/2/4 Port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway User’s Manual
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CE Notification
The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure. In order to protect the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 system from being damaged by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and EMI leakage, we strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products.
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3nd Edition |
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January 2002 |
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Contents
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................ |
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Introduction ..................................................................... |
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Features .......................................................................... |
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Specifications ................................................................. |
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Package Checklist .......................................................... |
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Chapter 2: Getting Started |
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2.1 Understanding the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 . 11 |
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Network Architecture ..................................................... |
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2.1.2 Top / Front / Rear View .................................................. |
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ADAM-4570 .............................................................. |
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ADAM-4571 .............................................................. |
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EDG-4504 ................................................................ |
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2.2 Connecting the Hardware ........................................... |
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2.2.1 |
Choosing a Location ...................................................... |
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ADAM-4570/4571 ..................................................... |
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EDG-4504 ................................................................ |
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2.2.2 |
Network Connection ....................................................... |
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2.2.3 |
Power Connection .......................................................... |
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2.2.4 |
Serial Connection ........................................................... |
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ADAM-4570/4571 ..................................................... |
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2.2.4.2 |
EDG-4504 ................................................................ |
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Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration .. 31
3.1 Driver and Utility Installation ....................................... |
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3.2 Configuring the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 —
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The Configuration Utility ............................................. |
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3.2.1 |
Search for Specific ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 34 |
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3.2.2 |
System Configuration ..................................................... |
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3.2.3 |
Network Configuration .................................................... |
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3.2.4 |
Port Configuration .......................................................... |
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3.2.4.1 Host/Device Idle Protection (ADAM-4570 only) ........ |
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3.2.5 |
Security Configuration .................................................... |
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Status Messages .......................................................... |
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3.3.1 |
Connection Diagnostic ................................................... |
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Port Mapping Utility ...................................................... |
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3.4.1 |
Self Test Function .......................................................... |
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Upgrading ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504’s |
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Firmware Download ........................................................ |
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Save The Configuration ................................................... |
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Auto-reconnect function ................................................. |
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ......................... |
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Figure 2-1 |
Installation Flow Chart ............................................................. |
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Figure 2-2 |
Network Architecture(1) ......................................................... |
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Figure 2-3 |
Network Architecture(2) ......................................................... |
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Figure 2-4 ADAM-4570—Top Panel .......................................................... |
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Figure 2-5 ADAM-4570—Front Panel........................................................ |
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Figure 2-6 |
ADAM-4570—Back Panel........................................................ |
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Figure 2-7 ADAM-4571—Top Panel .......................................................... |
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Figure 2-8 ADAM-4571—Front Panel........................................................ |
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Figure 2-9 |
ADAM-4571—Back Panel........................................................ |
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Figure 2-12 EDG-4504—Front Panel ........................................................... |
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Figure 2-10 EDG-4504—Top Panel.............................................................. |
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Figure 2-11 EDG-4504—Front Panel ........................................................... |
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Figure 2-13 Panel Mounting ........................................................................ |
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Figure 2-14 |
Din Rail Mounting ..................................................................... |
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Piggyback Stack ...................................................................... |
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Figure 2-17 Panel Mounting ........................................................................ |
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Figure 2-16 |
Din Rail Mounting ..................................................................... |
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Figure 2-18 Connecting ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 series to the |
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Figure 2-20 Power Connection for EDG-4504 ............................................ |
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Figure 2-19 Power Connection for ADAM-4570/4571 ............................... |
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Figure 2-21 Serial Connection for ADAM-4570/4571 ................................ |
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Figure 2-22 Serial Connection for EDG-4504 ............................................. |
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Figure 3-1 |
Configuration Utility ................................................................. |
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Figure 3-2 Locate all ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 ....................... |
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Figure 3-4 |
Locate specific ADAM-4570s ................................................. |
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Figure 3-3 Locate the desired group of ADAM-4570s............................. |
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Figure 3-5 System Setting Window .......................................................... |
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Figure 3-6 Network Configuration Window ............................................. |
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Figure 3-7 Port Configuration Window..................................................... |
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Figure 3-8 Architecture—Host idle switch mode .................................... |
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Figure 3-9 Security configuration ............................................................. |
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Figure 3-10 Status messages .................................................................... |
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Figure 3-11 Unused ports ........................................................................... |
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Figure 3-12 Assign COM port to ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 ....... |
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Figure 3-13 Warning window ...................................................................... |
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Figure 3-14 Test window ............................................................................. |
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Figure 3-15 |
Loopback test .......................................................................... |
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Figure 3-16 |
Update firmware window........................................................ |
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Figure 3-17 |
Select the file ........................................................................... |
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Figure 3-18 |
Download firmware ................................................................. |
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Tables |
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Table 2-1 |
ADAM-4570 LED Definition ...................................................... |
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Table 2-2 |
ADAM-4571 LED Definition ...................................................... |
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Table 2-3 |
EDG-4504 LED Definition ......................................................... |
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Overview
1.1 Introduction
The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is a lightning fast and cost effective data gateway between RS232/422/485 and Ethernet interfaces. This unit immediately upgrades your existing device(s) to the Ethernet world. Functionally transparent and efficient, the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is specially designed for remotely controlling and monitoring devices via the Internet.
The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 provides one, two or four RS-232/485/422 serial ports that can each be easily configured for your needs. For increasing the reliability of systems, the ADAM-4570 also provides three significant functions: Host idle, Device idle and Auto-reconnect. The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 also supports transmission speeds up to 230 Kbps, meeting the demand for today’s high-speed exchange. Users can use a Windows utility to configure the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 without need for further programming. The ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 not only protects your current hardware investment but also ensures future network expandability. Since the protocol conversion is transparent, all existing devices can be seamlessly integrated into the Ethernet network. Therefore, the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 can be used in security systems, factory automation, SCADA, transportation and more.
The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 integrates both your existing human-machine interface software (HMI) and RS-232/422/485 system architecture with an Ethernet network. The result helps save cabling
space and software development cost. The ADAM- 4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 also provides a highperformance RISC CPU and real time operating system to reduce CPU load. These components make the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 more stable and reliable. Another benefit is the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 allows users to remotely download programs to a designated device via Ethernet. This reduces the need for on-site maintenance and diagnosis. In addition, the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 comes with a Windows configuration and port-mapping utility. This configuration tool can autodetect all Ethernet Data Gateway products on a local network. It also lets users easily adjust all settings. The port mapping utility helps to set up COM ports for one Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP platform. This helps users manage all ports to meet their needs.
Host/Device Idle Protection empowers the reliability of system (ADAM-4570)
For improving the stability of systems, users usually have to spend lots of effort to build up “Redundant” functionality. Now, the ADAM-4570 provides new powerful functions that help users build up redundant systems fast and easily: The new functions are Host idle & Device idle.
The purpose of the “Host idle switch” function is to prevent system hang-up from occurring due to application program failure. If the application program fails, the ADAM-4570 will cut off the connection between the host PC and the ADAM-4570. Another PC can then start to access the same ADAM-4570. Also, if
the serial device or communication between the device and the ADAM-4570 fails, the “Device Idle” function will switch the communication port from one port to another port to keep communicating with another device automatically. Thus, another device can send data to the ADAM-4570.
Auto-reconnect after networking breaks
Sometimes, the system crashes because the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is interrupted or powered-off by accident. The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 provides an “Auto-reconnect” function to solve this problem. When the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is powered-off accidentally, the driver will keep trying to reconnect the ADAM- 4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 automatically. When the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 recovers or is pow- ered-on, due to this auto-reconnect function, the host PC can send commands to the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 again. This function enhances the reliability of the system.
Auto-detect Ethernet Data Gateway products
The configuration utility can search all the Ethernet Data Gateway devices on the network automatically and configure them according to the current network status, saving your effort to acquire the status information yourself.
Easy to diagnose the communication situation
If this test item is selected, an internal test will be done on the RS-232 serial port, and the result (successful or failed) will be displayed when the test is completed. If this test item is selected, an external test will also be done to check that the connection signals for each port are working properly. For the external test, you will need to connect each port to a loopback tester. The test
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is divided into two parts: Signal test and Communication Parameters test. If the results are OK, users can be sure the communication quality between host PC and ADAM-4570/ 4571 is OK.
Easy to maintain by downloading firmware remotely
Advantech continually upgrades ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504’s firmware to keep pace with the ever-expanding world of computing. You can use the Download function located on the Port Mapping utility to carry out the upgrade procedure. Please access Advantech’s Web site to download the required computer file and then follow the instructions.
1.2Features
•Supports 10/100 Mbps Base-T standard
•Provides a communication redundant function to enhance the reliability of system.
•Supports high transmission speeds up to 230 Kbps
•Supports an advanced security mechanism to avoid unauthorized access
•Auto-reconnect or return error when Network breaks
•Remote download firmware: Easy to maintain
•Auto-detecting Configuration Utility
•Easy managing Port Mapping Utility
•Supports Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP driver
•Surge protection for RS-485 line and power supply
•Automatic RS-485 data flow control
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1.3Specifications
•Protocol: TCP/IP
•Network Port: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
•Interface:
Network: 10/100 BASE-T standard Serial: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
•Port: 1/2/4 independent RS-232/422/485 ports
•Connector: Network: RJ-45
Serial: RJ-48 (RJ-48 to DB-9 cable provided)
•Transmission speed: 300 bps to 230 Kbps
•Parity bit: odd, even, none, space, mark
•Data bit: 5, 6, 7, 8
•Stop bit: 1, 1.5, 2
•Signals: Full Modem control signals (Doesn’t support RAS service)
•Diagnostic LEDs:
Network: TX/RX, Link, Speed (10/100 Mbps ), Power Serial: TX/RX, Status
•Utility Software:
Auto-detecting configuration utility Easy-to-manage port mapping utility
•Driver Supported:
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
•Power Requirements: unregulated 10 to 30 Vdc with surge protection
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•Power Consumption:
3.5Watt (ADAM-4571) 4 Watt (ADAM-4570)
4.5Watt (EDG-4504)
•Placement:
DIN-rail, panel mounting, piggyback stack (ADAM-4570/4571)
DIN-rail, panel mounting (EDG-4504)
•Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 60° C
•Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 80° C
•Operating Humidity: 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
•Storage Humidity: 0 ~ 95% (non-condensing)
1.4Package Checklist
•ADAM-4570 or ADAM-4571 or EDG-4504
•CD-ROM for utility & manual
•1/2/4 RJ-48 to DB-9 serial cables
•One loopback DB-9 tester
•Five stickers
•NYLON DIN-rail Mounting Adapter
•SECC Panel Mounting Bracket
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Chapter
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Getting Started
In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 hardware installation procedures. As mentioned in the previous chapter, the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 comes ready for all network connections, including Ethernet, and RS-232/422/485 port connections.
We begin this chapter with a brief showing the installation procedure. You can take flow chart for reference.
Figure2-1 Installation Flow Chart
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2.1 Understanding the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504
The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is an advanced data gateway unit. It extends traditional COM ports of a PC with access over a TCP/IP network. Through networking, you can control and monitor remote serial devices either over a LAN or over the WAN.
Since the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is connected through a TCPIP network, you will need to know some basic facts about networking in order to get the server hooked up correctly.
2.1.1 Network Architecture
Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides into one of the slots at the back of your PC. In this case, only the computer containing the board can access the serial port. With the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504, you are now able to access the COM port from a distance through local area network. The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504 can be integrated within the network architecture of any protocol. Note, all serial devices which are connected to the port must have the same protocol running and the same transmission speed. Connect devices running different protocols to different ports of the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504.
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The following illustration shows the network architecture as below:
Figure 2-2 Network Architecture(1)
Figure 2-3 Network Architecture(2)
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