Advantech ADAM-4571 User Manual

ADAM-4570W2-Port RS-232/422/485 to WLAN Data GatewayADAM-4571W1-Port RS-232/422/485 to WLAN Data GatewayUser Manual

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 4• Power Requirement: Unregulated 10 ~ 30 VDC• Power Consumption: Max @ 4 W• Mounting: DIN-rail, panel mounting,

2CHAPTER 2Getting StartedIn this chapter, you will be given an overview of hardware installation pro-cedure for ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W. As mentione

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 6Chapter 2 Getting Started2.1 Installation Procedure OverviewSee the flow chart below for a brief overview of the

7 Chapter 2 2.2 Understanding ADAM-4570W & ADAM-4571WADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W are advanced data gateway units. They extend traditional COM port

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 8The following illustration shows a typical network architecture:Figure 2.2: Network Architecture

9 Chapter 2 2.2.2 LED DefinitionsThere are network status LEDs located on the top panel of ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W. ADAM-4570W has five, while ADAM

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 102.2.3 LabelsTo make it easier to remember the relevant IP addresses of your applica-tion, we have provided five l

11 Chapter 2 In the same way, there are two kinds of BSS -- infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode -- exist in Diagnostic Mode. Table 2.2 shows how to e

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 122.3 Connecting the HardwareNext, we will explain how to mount your ADAM-4570W /ADAM-4571W module, and then how t

13 Chapter 2 DIN Rail MountingYou can mount ADAM modules on a standard DIN Rail. First, using two screws, attach the DIN rail bracket to the ADAM mod

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual iiCopyrightThe documentation and the software included with this product are copy-righted 2005 by Advantech Co., Lt

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 14Piggyback StackADAM modules can be stacked as shown in the figure below.Figure 2.6: Piggyback Stack2.3.2 Wireless

15 Chapter 2 Power ConnectionYou should take the following steps to connect power to the ADAM module.1. Connect the power cable to the 2-pin connecto

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 162.3.3 Serial ConnectionADAM-4570W has two, while ADAM-4571W has one RJ-48 serial port phone jack on the bottom. Y

2CHAPTER 3Installation &ConfigurationThis chapter first guides you in the installation of drivers and software util-ities, and then shows how to u

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 18Chapter 3 Installation & Configuration3.1 Driver and Utility InstallationIn order to use a PC via an Ethern

19 Chapter 3 3.2 Configuring EDG Series-ADAM-4570W/4571WADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W are part of Advantech’s EDG Series. All products in the EDG series

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 20Figure 3.1: Locate All EDG SeriesOr select a group of ADAM-4570 with these steps.1. Select “Designated” and then

21 Chapter 3 Of course, you can select just one ADAM-4570W if you like. When you select a specific device, the LED that stands for “Status” will be l

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 223.2.2 System Configuration‘Configuration Utility’ can only search for EDG devices on the local net-work and not b

23 Chapter 3 Firmware VersionIn this field, ‘Configuration Utility’ shows the firmware version of the EDG device. You might need to refer to the firm

iiiProduct Warranty (2 years)Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-ucts will be free from defects in materials and

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 24RegionSet the region. Each region has its default channel range. When you choose a specific region, the optional

25 Chapter 3 ChannelEach region has its default channel range, which is decided by each region’s telecommunications laws. Table 3-1 shows the corresp

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 26SSIDThe SSID (Service Set Identity) identifies a specific wireless LAN. Before associating with a particular wire

27 Chapter 3 The “Advanced” drop-down menu identifies several parameters that are related to the 802.11b wireless network. We suggested the default s

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 28RTS ThresholdRTS Threshold is the frame size above that an RTS/CTS handshake will be performed before attempting

29 Chapter 3 Figure 3.7: Network Configuration Window-“Authentication”WEP Authentication TypeWEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a kind of standard to

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 30Key IndexThis lists the supported encryption keys that you can choose from.Key FormatSet the key format. Table 3.

31 Chapter 3 3.2.4 Port ConfigurationFigure 3.9: Port Configuration WindowNameSelect which port on the EDG device is to be connected to the serial de

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 32Flow ControlThe EDG device provides four options: None, Xon/Xoff, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR.Data BitsThe EDG device provid

33 Chapter 3 3.2.5 Security ConfigurationFigure 3.10: Security Configuration WindowOnly configure the authorized IPThis option is enabled in order to

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual ivCEThis product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 343.2.6 Status Messages The status messages shown at the bottom of the utility window reflects the current status o

35 Chapter 3 Lost Connection from the DeviceDue to device shut down or network failure, the configuration utility has lost connection after 5 seconds

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 363.3 Port Mapping UtilityThe purpose of ‘Port Mapping Utility’ is to help you manage all serial ports that are in

37 Chapter 3 2. Click the “Add” button to assign a COM port to a specific EDG device.Figure 3.13: Assign COM Port to EDG Series3. Type the IP address

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 385. If you want to remove the COM port connection, click “Delete” to remove it.Figure 3.15: Remove COM port6. Afte

39 Chapter 3 1. Click the Test button in ‘Port Mapping Utility’.Figure 3.16: Test WindowSignal Test• RTS -> CTS Check the RTS and CTS signals bet

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 401.Click the OK button to return to the port mapping window. All the ports in the EDG Series are tested ok.Figure

41 Chapter 3 1. Click on the Update FW button.Figure 3.18: Firmware Update Window2. Select the firmware you want to update.Figure 3.19: Select the Wa

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 423. After downloading the firmware completely, click on the Reboot button. The EDG device will restart automatical

43 Chapter 3 3.3.4 Auto-Reconnection FunctionSometimes, the system may crash because the EDG device is interrupted or powered-off by accident. You wo

vContentsChapter 1 Overview ... 21.1 Introduction ...

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2CHAPTER 4TroubleshootingThis chapter explains how to solve some of the most common problems you could encounter while using ADAM-4570W or ADAM-4571W.

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 46Chapter 4 TroubleshootingConfiguration Utility can not find ADAM-4570W/4571W1. Check POWER LED. If it is off, yo

47 Chapter 4 The host PC can access the EDG device at a local site, but after moving the EDG device to a remote site, the PC can no longer access it.

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2 APPENDIX AQuick Start

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 50Appendix A Quick StartThere are two ways to complete the wireless connection between an access point and ADAM-45

51 Appendix A 5. Connect to WLAN BSS, and check the configuration information to make sure the connection is O.K.6. Start the Configuration Utility t

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 527. Reset the Network setting as needed. (About Network setting, please refer to section 3.2.3 of the manual)Power

53 Appendix A A.2 Via Diagnostic Infrastructure Mode (without wireless module)1. Set the switch of ADAM-4570W/4571W to Normal Mode, then power on. 2

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual viFigure 3.8:Network Config.Window-“Site Survey” ... 303.2.4 Port Configuration ...

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2 APPENDIX BCompatible Access Points

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 56Appendix B Compatible Access PointsThe table below shows compatible access points for ADAM wireless products.Ite

2CHAPTER 1OverviewThis chapter provides an overview of ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W.Sections include:• Introduction• Features• Specifications• Packin

ADAM-4570W & 4571W User Manual 2Chapter 1 Overview1.1 IntroductionADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W are cost-effective data gateways between RS-232/422/

3 Chapter 1 1.2 Features• Supports 802.11b standard• Supports Wireless LAN Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes• Supports high transmission speeds up