Advantech ADAM-4570S User Manual

ADAM-45702-PORT ETHERNET TORS-232/422/485 DATA GATEWAYUSER’S MANUAL

1.1 IntroductionThe ADAM-4570 is a lightening fast and cost effec-tive data gateway between RS-232/422/485 andEthernet interfaces. This unit immediate

In addition, The ADAM-4570 comes with aWindows-based configuration and port-mappingutility. The configuration tool can auto-detect allADAM-4570s on th

4 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual1.3 Specifications• Protocol: TCP/IP, UDP• Network Port: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u• Interface:Network: 10/100 BASE-T standard

Chapter 1 Introduction 5Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 2000 driver• Power Requirements: unregulated 10 to 30 Vdc with surge protection• Power Cons

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2Getting StartedChapter

8 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualIn this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-4570 hardware installation procedures. As mentioned in thepre

Chapter 2 Getting Started 92.1 Understanding the ADAM-4570The ADAM-4570 is an advanced data gateway unit. Itextends traditional COM ports of a PC

10 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual The following illustration shows the network architecture asbelow: Figure 2-2: Network Architecture(1)Figure 2-3: Netw

Chapter 2 Getting Started 112.1.2 ADAM-4570 Top / Front / Rear ViewThere are five network status LEDs located on the top panelof ADAM-4570, each

Copyright NoticeThis document is copyrighted, 2000, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rightsare reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd., reserves the right to make imp

12 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualFigure 1-3. ADAM-4570—Back PanelFigure 1-1 ADAM-4570—Top PanelFigure 1-2. ADAM-4570—Front Panel

Chapter 2 Getting Started 132.2 Connecting the HardwareNext, we will explain how to find a proper location for yourADAM-4570, and then explain ho

14 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualPanel MountingThe ADAM-4570 can be attached to a wall using the includedmetal brackets. Each bracket comes with four scre

Chapter 2 Getting Started 15DIN Rail MountingYou can mount the ADAM-4570 on a standard DIN Rail.First, using two screws, attach the metal plate

16 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualPiggyback StackADAM-4570 can be stacked as seen in the figure below.2.2.2 Network ConnectionThere are two ways to use the

Chapter 2 Getting Started 172. When installing and configuring, you will find it convenient to hook the ADAM-4570 directly to your computer’s

18 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual2.2.3 Power ConnectionYou should take the following steps to connect ADAM-4570power.1.Connect the power cable to 2-pin con

Chapter 2 Getting Started 192.2.4 Serial ConnectionThe model of the ADAM-4570 that you purchased has twoRJ-45 serial ports on the bottom of modul

20 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualPIN Name DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RIRJ-45 123456789RJ-45DB-9RS-232RS-485RS-422

3Installation and ConfigurationChapter

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22 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual3.1 Driver and Utility InstallationIn order to use a PC via an Ethernet network to control serialdevices connected to the A

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 23 destination path is necessary, just click the Browse button to change to another path. After y

24 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual3.2 Configuring the ADAM-4570 — The Configuration UtilityThe ADAM-4570 provides easy Windows configurationthrough Ethernet

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 25Configuration utility can only search the ADAM-4570 deviceson the local network segment and cannot sear

26 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualFigure 3-7: Network Configuration Window3.2.2 Network ConfigurationMAC AddressThis does not need configuration.Link SpeedTh

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 27Figure 3-8: Port Configuration Window3.2.3 Port Configurationfurther efforts.Duplex ModeThe utility wil

28 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualNameTo specify which port on the ADAM-4570 is to be connectedto the serial device.DescriptionYou can give more detailed des

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 293.2.4 Security ConfigurationOnly configure the authorized IPThis option is enabled in order to protect

30 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual 3.3 Status MessagesThe status message shown at the bottom of the utility windowreflects the current status of ADAM-4570.“R

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 31The ADAM-4570 is ready to be configured and is nowwaiting for acknowledgement from the device.“Lost Con

Product WarrantyAdvantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of itsproducts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for

32 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual check and see if the power is on, and make sure that the connection is okay.3.4 Port Mapping UtilityThe purpose of

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 33Note: If you assigned different COMport to the same ADAM- 4570’s port. The dialog box will ap

34 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual5. After you complete the configuration, click ”Apply”.3.4.1 Self Test FunctionThe purpose of this test is to make sure the

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 351. Click the Test button in the Port Mapping utility.Signal Test• RTS CTS: Check the RTS and CTS s

36 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual• Stop bit: 1, 1.5, 2• Parity: odd, even, none, space, mark2. Click OK button to return to the port mapping window. All th

Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 371. Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded.Figure 3-17: Download wi

38 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual2. After downloading firmware completely, click on the Reboot button. The ADAM-4570 will restart automati cally.Note:

4TroubleshootingChapter

40 ADAM-4570 User’s ManualThis chapter explains how to solve some of the most commonproblems you could encounter while using ADAM-4570. Ifyou are sti

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 414. If the above are completed, it means the ADAM-4570 is okay. Next, check to see if the ADAM-4570 and the host

product returned without dated proof of purchase is not eligible forwarranty service.5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and

42 ADAM-4570 User’s Manual“The host PC can acess the ADAM-4570 at this localsite but later moves the ADAM-4570 to a remote site thatPC cannot access.

ContentsChapter 1 Overview... 11.1 Introduction...

FiguresFigure2-1: Installation Flow Chart... 8Figure 2-2: Network Architecture(1) ...

TablesTable 2-1: LED Definition......11

1ChapterOverview