Figure 4.2 Adam.net Utility Toolbar - Advantech ADAM-6156PN User Manual

4.3.1.6 Toolbar
There are 7 graphical icons on the toolbar for 7 common used options of Menus. Fig-
ure 5.2 below shows definition for each graphical icon.
4.3.1.7 Module Tree Display Area
ADAM.NET Utility is one complete software tool that all ADAM remote I/O module
and controller can be configured and operated in this utility. The Module Tree Dis-
play is on the left part of the utility operation window. There are four categories in the
Module Tree Display Area:

Serial
All serial I/O Modules (ADAM-4000 and ADAM-5000 RS-485 serial modules) con-
nected to the host PC will be listed in this category.

Ethernet
All Ethernet I/O Modules (ADAM-6000, ADAM-6100 and ADAM-5000 TCP modules)
connected to the host PC will be listed in this category.

ADAM-4500_5510 Series
This is a DOS interface utility for remote controllers such as ADAM-4500 and ADAM-
5510 series.

Favorite Group
You can define which devices listed in the three categories above into your personal
favorite group. This will make you easier to find your interested modules. Right click
on the ADAM device item under the Favorite Group item and you can select New >>
Group to create a new group. After you create your own group, right click on your
group and select New >> Adam device to add ADAM devices into your group. You
can also select Diagnose connection to check the communication.
Note!
Remember to choose the correct module in the Module Type combo box when
you add a new ADAM devices.

Wireless Sensor Networks
All wireless I/O Modules (ADAM-2000 modules) connected to the host PC, through
wireless gateway, will be listed in this category.
4.3.1.8 Status Display Area
Status Display area, on the right part of utility operation window, is the main screen
for operation. When you select different items in Module Tree Display, Status Dis-
play will change dependently. You can do all configurations and test in this area.
Print Screen
Monitor Stream/Event Data
Terminal for Command Testing
Add Devices to Group
Search Modules
Save Favorite Group
Open Favorite Group

Figure 4.2 ADAM.NET Utility Toolbar

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