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14.7.2 Configuring Communications
If an Ethernet port in the MultiSmart is available for interfacing and only one or two ADAM/ACROMAG units
are required to be connected, then the connection can be established by using one or two shielded RJ45
cross over cables.
If more than two ADAM/ACROMAG units are to be interfaced and/or if MultiSmart is connected to an
Ethernet network, then an Ethernet switch is required for establishing the connection. In this method,
shielded RJ45 straight through cables are required to connect the MultiSmart and ADAM/ACROMAG units to
the switch. The two different methods of interfacing the devices are shown in the figures below.
Figure 109 - MultiSmart + Ethernet Switch = 2 x Adam Units
14.7.3 ADAM Ethernet Units
ADAM Ethernet units currently supported include:
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ADAM-6017
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ADAM-6050
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ADAM-6051
The ADAM units, if purchased from MultiTrode, are preconfigured to interface with the MultiSmart.
The ADAM units are packaged with a CD which includes a program called Adam.NET. This program can be
installed on a Windows PC and used to configure the I/O device. It allows the IP address of the ADAM unit to
be changed, in order to match a specific domain.
To establish communications to the device, first connect the device to a DC power supply (10-30V) via the (R)
+Vs and (B) GND pins. Then connect the device to the network used by the Windows machine via an RJ-45
connection.
Run the Adam.NET program. From the displayed window, highlight ADAM5000TCP_6000, then click on the
magnifying glass icon. This detects the connected device. Highlighting this device allows the IP Address to
be reconfigured via the Network tab. Once the desired IP address has been set, click on Apply Change.
NOTE:
If you are using an ADAM-6017 device which is not purchased through MultiTrode, you must configure
the I/O to make it suitable for interfacing with the MultiSmart.
The default IP address of the ADAM unit is 10.0.0.1 unless it is specified and purchased from MultiTrode.
The MultiSmart now needs to be reconfigured to communicate to this device.
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