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user's manual.
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20. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
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STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
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SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
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RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
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Chapter1
1 Overview
1.1Introduction
This manual will discuss in detail the specifications, functions and application wiring
of the ADAM-5000 series of I/O modules. To organize an 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 the
followi ng types of ADAM -5000 I/O modules for various applications so far. Following
table is th e I /O modules support list we provided for user’ s choice.
Table 1.1: Supported I/O Module List
ModuleNameSpecificationReference
Analog I/O
Digital I/O
Relay Output
Counter/
Frequency
Serial I/O
Storage
ADAM-50133-ch RTD inputIsolated
ADAM-50178-ch AIIsolated
ADAM-5017P8-ch AI with independent InputIsolated
ADAM-5017H8-ch High-speed AIIsolated
ADAM-5017UH8-ch Ultra High-speed AIIsolated
ADAM-50187-ch Thermocouple inputIsolated
ADAM-5018P7-ch Thermocouple input with
independent Input
ADAM-50244-ch AOIsolated
ADAM-505016-ch DI/ONon-isolated
ADAM-505116-ch DINon-isolated
ADAM-5051D16-ch DI w/LEDNon-isolated
ADAM-5051S16-ch Isolated DI w/LEDIsolated
ADAM-50528-ch DIIsolated
ADAM-5053S 32-ch Isolated DI Isolated
ADAM-5055S16-ch. Isolated DI/O w/LEDIsolated
ADAM-505616-ch DONon-isolated
ADAM-5056D16-ch DO w/LEDNon-isolated
ADAM-5056S16-ch Isolated DO w/LEDIsolated
ADAM-5056SO16-ch Iso. DO w/LED (source)Isolated
ADAM-5057S32-ch Isolated D O Isolated
ADAM-50606-ch. Relay outputIsolated
ADAM-50698-ch Relay outputIsolated
ADAM-50804-ch Counter/FrequencyIsolated
ADAM-50814-ch High Speed Counter/Frequency Isolated
ADAM-50904-port RS232Non-isolated
ADAM-50914-port RS232/422/485 with Share
Analog input modules use an A/D converter to convert sensor voltage, current, thermocouple or R TD signals into digital dat a. The digital data is then translated into engineering units. The analog input modules protect your equipment from ground loops
and power surges by providing opto-isolation of the A/D input and transformer
based isolation up to
1.2.1ADAM-5013 3-ch RTD Input Module
The ADAM-5013 is a 16-bit, 3-channel RTD input module that features programmab le input
ranges on all channels. This module is an extremely cost-effective solution for industrial measurement and monitoring applications. Its opto-isolated inputs provide 3,000 V
between the analog input and the module, pr otecting the module and periphe rals from damage due to high input line voltage.
3,000 VDC.
of isolation
DC
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Figure 1.1 ADAM-5013 Module Front View
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Application Wiring
Figure 1.2 RTD Inputs
Technical Specifications of ADAM-5013
Table 1.2: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5013
Analog input channels 3
Input type Pt or NiRTD
RTD type and temperature range Pt -100 to 100°C a=0.00385
Pt 0 to 100°C a=0.00385
Pt 0 to 200°C a=0.00385
Pt 0 to 600°C a=0.00385
Pt -100 to 100°C a=0.00392
Pt 0 to 100°C a=0.00392
Pt 0 to 200°C a=0.00392
Pt 0 to 600°C a=0.00392
Ni -80 to 100°C
Ni 0 to 100°C
Isolation voltage 3000 V
Sampling rate 10 samples/sec (total)
Input impedance
Bandwidth 13.1 Hz @ 50 Hz
Input connections 2, 3 or 4 wire
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
Zero drift ± 0.015°C/°C
Span drift ± 0.01°C/°C
CMR@50/60 Hz 150 dB
NMR@50/60 Hz 100 dB
Power consumption 1.2 W
2 M
15.72 Hz @ 60 Hz
DC
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ADAM-5013 RTD Input Resistance Calibration
1.Apply power to the module and let it warm up for about 30 minut es.
2.Make sure that the module is correctly installed and is properly configured for
the input range you want to calibrate. You can use the ADAM utility software to
help in this.
3.Connect the correct reference self resistance between the screw terminals of the
ADAM-5013 as shown in the following wiring diagram. Table 2 below shows the
correct values of the span and zero calibration resistances to be connected. Reference resistances used can be from a precision resist ance decade box or from
discrete resistors with the values 60, 140, 200 and 440 ohms.
Figure 1.3 Applying Calibration Resistance
Chapter 1Overview
4.First, with the correct zero (offset) calibration resistance connected as shown
above, issue a Zero Calibration command to the module using the Calibrate
option in the ADAM utility software.
5.Second, with the correct span resistance connected as shown above, issue a
Sp an Calibration command to the module using the Calibrate option in the ADAM
utility software. Note that the module zero calibration must be completed prior to
the span calibration.
Note!If the above procedure is ineffective, the user must first issue an RTD
Self Calibration command $aaSi2 to the module and then complete
steps 4 and 5 after self calibration is complete.
Table 1.3: Calibration Resistances of ADAM-5013
Input Range
Code (Hex)
20 Pt, -100 to 100°C A = 0.00385 140 Ohms 60 Ohms
21 Pt, 0 to 100°C A = 0.00385 140 Ohms 60 Ohms
22 Pt, 0 to 200°C A = 0.00385 200 Ohms 60 Ohms
Input Range Span Calibration
Resistance
Zero Calibration
Resistance
23 Pt, 0 to 600°C A = 0.00385 440 Ohms 60 Ohms
24 Pt, -100 to 100°C A = 0.003916 140 Ohms 60 Ohms
25 Pt, 0 to 100°C A = 0.003916 140 Ohms 60 Ohms
26 Pt, 0 to 200°C A = 0.003916 200 Ohms 60 Ohms
27 Pt, 0 to 600°C A = 0.003916 440 Ohms 60 Ohms
28 Ni, -80 to 100° C 200 Ohms 60 Ohms
29 Ni, 0 to 100°C 200 Ohms 60 Ohms
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1.2.2ADAM-5017 8-ch Analog Input Module
The ADAM-5017 is a 16-bit, 8-channel analog differential input module that provides programmable input ranges on all channels. It accepts millivolt inputs (±150mV, ±500mV), voltage
inputs (±1V, ±5V and ±10V) and current input (±20 mA). The module provides data to the host
computer in engineering units (mV, V or mA). This module is an extremely cost-effective solution for industrial measurement and monitoring applications. Its opto-isolated inputs provide
3,000 V
peripher als fro m damag e due to h igh inpu t line vo ltage. Additionally, the module uses analog
multiplexers with active over- voltage protection. The active protection circuitry assures that
signal fidelity is maintained even under fault conditions that would destroy other multiplexers. This module can withstand an input voltage surge of 70 Vp-p with ±15 V supplies. The
jumpers of ADAM-5017 are designed for current input. Refer to the diagram below for the
locations (JP1). Short the pin-head by the jumpers to set the channel to be current mode.
ADAM-5017
of isolation between the analog input and the module, protecting the module and
DC
Application Wiring
Figure 1.4 ADAM-5017 Module Front View
Figure 1.5 Millivolt and Volt Input
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Figure 1.6 Process Current Input
Note!To keep measurement accuracy please short the channels that
are not in use.
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Figure 1.7 Locations of Jumpers
Technical Specifications of ADAM-5017
Table 1.4: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5017
Analog Input Channels Eight differential
Input Type mV, V, mA
Input Range ± 150 mV , ± 500 mV, ± 1 V , ± 5 V, ± 10 V and ± 20 mA
Isolation Voltage 3000 VDC
Sampling Rate 10 samples/sec (total)
Analog Input Signal Limit 15 V max.
Max. allowable voltage difference
between two connectors in a module
Input Impedance
Bandwidth 13.1 Hz @ 50 Hz, 15.72 Hz @ 60 Hz
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
Zero Drift ± 1.5 µV/°C
Span Drift ± 25 PPM/°C
CMR @ 50/60 Hz 92 dB min.
Power Requirements + 10 to + 30 VDC (non-regulated)
Power Consumption 1.2 W
15 V max.
2M
(voltage input)
120
(current input)
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1.2.3ADAM-5017P 8-ch AI with independent Input
The ADAM-5017P is a 16-bit, 8-channel analog differential input and independent
configuration module. It accepts millivolt inputs (±150mV, ±500mV, 0~150mV,
0~500mV, 0~1V, 0~5V, 0~10V, 0~15V), voltage inputs (±1V, ±5V, ±10V, and ±20V)
and current input (±20 mA, 4~20mA). The module provides data to the host computer
in engineering units (mV, V (supports uni-poloar and bipolar) or mA). This module is
an extremely cost-effective solution for industrial measurement and monitoring applications. Its high common mode provides 200 VDC, protecting the module and
peripherals from damage due to high input line voltage. Additionally, the module uses
analog multiplexers with active over-voltage protection. The active protection circuitry
assures that signal fidelity is maintained even under fault conditions that would
destroy other multiplexers. This module can withstand an input voltage surge of ±60
VDC.
ADAM-5017P
Application Wiring
Figure 1.8 ADAM-5017P Module Front View
Figure 1.9 Millivolt and Volt Input
Figure 1.10 Process Current Input
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Note!To keep measurement accuracy please short the channels that are not
in use.
Figure 1.11 Locations of Jumpers
Table 1.5: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5017P
Analog Input Channels Eight differential and independent
Input Type mV, V (uni-polar and bipolar), mA
Input Range ± 150 mV, ± 500 mV, ± 1 V, ± 5 V, ± 10 V, 0~150mV,
0~500mV, 0~1V, 0~5V, 0~10V, 0~15V and ± 20 mA, and
4~20mA
High common mode 200 VDC
Sampling Rate 10 samples/sec (total)
Resolution16 bits
Over Voltage±60 VDC
Input Impedance
Built-in TVS/ESD protectionYes
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better Voltage mode
Zero Drift ± 6 µV/°C
Span Drift ± 25 PPM/°C
CMR @ 50/60 Hz 92 dB min.
Power Consumption 1.25 W (Max)
800K
(voltage input)
120
(current input)
± 0.2% or better Current mode
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1.2.4ADAM-5017H 8-ch High Speed Analog Input Module
ADAM-5017H is an 8-ch analog differential input module that provides programmable
input ranges on each channel. The module provides data to the host microprocessor
in engineering units (mV, V or mA) or two’s complement format. Its sampling rate
depends on the data format received: up to 100 Hz (total). Each input channel has
3000 VDC of optical isolation between the outside analog input line and the module,
protecting the module and peripherals from high input line voltages. Additionally, the
module uses analog multiplexers with active over-voltage protection. The active protection circuitry assures that signal fidelity is maintained even under fault conditions
that would destroy other multiplexers. The analog inputs can withstand a constant 70
Vp-p input with ±15V supplies.
ADAM-5017H
Application Wiring
Figure 1.12 ADAM-5017H Module Front View
Figure 1.13 Millivolt and Volt Input
Figure 1.14 Process Current Input
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Figure 1.15 Locations of Jumpers
Note!To maintain measurement accuracy pleases short channels not in use.
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Table 1.6: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5017H
Analog Input Channels 8 differential
ADC Resolution 12 bits, plus sign bit
Type of ADC Successive approximation
Isolation Voltage
Sampling Rate 100 Hz
Input Impedance
Signal Input Bandwidth 1000 Hz for both voltage inputs and current inputs
Analog Signal Range ±15 V max.
Analog Signal Range for any
two measured Pins
Power Requirements +10 to +30 VDC (non-regulated)
Power Consumption 1.8 W
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
1.2.5ADAM-5017UH 8-ch Ultra High Speed Analog Input Module
The ADAM-5017UH is a 12-bit plus sign bit, 8-channel analog differential input module that provides programmable input ranges on each channel. It accepts voltage inputs (±10 V and 0-10 V)
and current inputs (0-20 mA and 4-20 mA). The module provides data to the host microprocessor
in engineering units (mV, V or mA) or two’s complement format. Its sampling rate depends
on the data format received: up to 20 0k Hz (total). S p ace is reserved for 125-ohm, 0.1%, 10 ppm
resistors (See Figure 9). Each input channel has 3000 V
side analog input line and the module, protecting the module and peripherals from high input
line voltages . Addi tionally, the module uses analog multiplexers with active overvoltage protection. The active protection circuitry assures that signal fidelity is maintained even under fault
conditions that would destroy other multiplexers. The analog inputs can withstand a constant
70 Vp-p input with ±15V supplies. The jumpers of ADAM-5017UH are designed for current input.
ADAM-5017UH
of optical isolation between the out-
DC
Chapter 1Overview
Figure 1.16 ADAM-5017UH Module Front View
Application Wiring
Figure 1.17 Millivolt and Volt Input
Figure 1.18 Process Current Input
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Figure 1.19 Locations of RC Filter Jumper Setting
Figure 1.20 Locations of RC Filter Jumper Setting
Note!To maintain measurement accuracy please short channels not in use.
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Table 1.8: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5017UH
Analog Input Channels Eight differential
Resolution 12 bits
Input Type mV, V, mA
Input Range +0~10V , ± 10 V , +4~20mA and ± 20 mA
Isolation Voltage 3000 VDC
Sampling Rate 200k samples/sec (single channel)
50k samples/sec (8 channel)
Analog Input Signal Limit 15 V max.
Max. allowable voltage dif-
ference between two connectors in a module
Input Impedance
Bandwidth 200kHz
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
Low or high pass filterConfigured by User
CMR @ 50/60 Hz 92 dB min.
Power Requirements + 10 to + 30 VDC (non-regulated)
Power Consumption 1.75 W (typical ); 2.2W (max)
15 V max.
2M
(voltage input)
120
(current input)
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Signal Input Bandwidth 200kHz for both voltage and current inputs
The ADAM-5018 is a 16-bit, 7-channel thermocouple input module that fe atures p rogrammable input ranges on all channels. It accepts millivolt inputs (±15 mV, ±50 mV,
±100 mV, ±500 mV), voltage inputs (±1 V, ±2.5 V), current input (±20 mA, requires 125
ohms resistor) and thermocouple input (J, K, T , R, S, E, B).
The module forwards the data to the host computer in engineering units (mV, V, mA or
temperature °C). An external CJC on the plug-in terminal is designed for accurate temperature measurement.
ADAM-5018
Application Wiring
Figure 1.21 ADAM-5018 Module Front View
Figure 1.22 Thermocouple Input
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Table 1.10: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5018
Analog Input Channels Seven differential
Input Type mV, V, mA, Thermocouple
Input Range ± 15 mV, ± 50 mV, ± 100 mV, ± 500 mV, ± 1 V, ± 2.5 V and ±
Bandwidth 13.1 Hz @ 50 Hz, 15.72 Hz @ 60 Hz
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
Zero Drift ± 0.3 µV/°C
Span Drift ± 25 PPM/°C
CMR @ 50/60 Hz 92 dB min.
Power Consumption 1.2 W
J
K
T
E
R
S
B
2M
0 to 760 °C
0 to 1370 °C
-100 to 400 °C
0 to 1400 °C
500 to 1750 °C
500 to 1750 °C
500 to 1800 °C
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1.2.7ADAM-5018P 7-ch Thermocouple Input Module
The ADAM-5018P is a 16-bit, 8-channel Thermocouple Independent input module
that provides programmable input ranges on all channels. It accepts Various Thermocouple inputs (Type J, K, T, E, R, S, B) and provides data to the host computer in
o
engineering units (
module, each analog channel is allowed to configure an individual range for several
applications.
C) In order to satisfy various temperature requirements in one
Figure 1.23 ADAM-5018P Module Front View
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Application Wiring
Figure 1.24 Thermocouple Input
Table 1.11: Technical Specifications of ADAM-5018P
Analog Input Channels Seven differential & independent thermocouple
Input Type mV, V, mA, Thermocouple
Input Range ± 15 mV, ± 50 mV, ± 100 mV, ± 500 mV, ± 1 V, ± 2.5 V and
± 20 mA
T/C Type and Temperature
Range
Isolation Vo ltage 3000 VDC
Sampling Rate 10 samples/sec (Selected by Utility)
Input Impedance
Bandwidth 13.1 Hz @ 50 Hz, 15.72 Hz @ 60 Hz
Accuracy ± 0.1% or better
Zero Drift ± 6 µV/°C
Span Drift ± 25 PPM/°C
CMR @ 50/60 Hz 92 dB min.
Power Consumption 0.5 W
J
K
T
E
R
S
B
2M
120
0 to 760 °C
0 to 1370 °C
-100 to 400 °C
0 to 1400 °C
500 to 1750 °C
500 to 1750 °C
500 to 1800 °C
(voltage input)
(current input)
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Chapter2
2 Analog Output
Modules
2.1Analog Output Modules
2.1.1ADAM-5024 4-ch Analog Output Module
The ADAM-5024 is a 4-channel analog output module. It receives its digital input through the
RS-485 interface of the ADAM-5510 system module from the host computer. The format of
the data is engineering units. It then uses the D/A converter controlled by the system module
to convert the digital data into output signals.
You can specify slew rates and start up currents through the configuration software. The analog output can also be configured as current or voltage through the software utility. The module protects your equipment from ground loops and power surges by providing opto-isolation
of the D/A output and transformer based isolation up to 3000 VDC.
Slew Rate
The slew rate is defined as the slope indicated the ascending or descending rate per
second of the analog output from the present to the required.
ADAM-5024
Figure 2.1 ADAM-5024 Module Frontal View
Application Wiring
Figure 2.2 Analog Output
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