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No part of this man- ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli- able.
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Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod- ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or...
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This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
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Overview This chapter gives an overview of the ADAM-6520’s features and full speci- fications. Sections include: • Introduction • Features • Specifications • Ordering Information...
+10~30 V at the terminal block. And, the operating temperature of ADAM-6520 is from -10 to 70° C while ADAM-6520I is from -40 to 85° C. The above features make ADAM- 6520 more stable and reliable than normal Ethernet switches. Thus,...
1.1.4 Wide Operating Temperature Range The operating temperature of ADAM-6520 is from -10 to 70° C, while ADAM-6520I offers a very wide range from -40 to 85° C. With such a wide range you can use ADAM-6520 and ADAM-6520I in some of the harshest industrial environments that exist.
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Installation In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-6520 hardware installation procedure. Sections include: • Packing List • Top / Front / Rear View • LED Indicators • Connecting the Hardware • Network Connection • Power Connection...
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer immediately. • 1 x ADAM-6520 • 1 x INET CD-ROM • 1 x DIN rail mounting adapter •...
2.3 LED Indicators There are six network status LEDs located on the top panel of ADAM- 6520, one for power, and one for each of the network ports. Table 2.1: ADAM-6520 LED Definitions Color State Description Power Green Power is on...
2.4 Mounting Due to its versatility and innovative design, the ADAM-6520 can be: • Fixed to a wall or panel • Fixed to a DIN Rail. • “Piggyback” stacked Panel Mounting ADAM modules can be attached to a wall using the included brackets.
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Snap the module onto the DIN rail. Figure 2.5: DIN Rail Mounting Piggyback Stack Several ADAM modules can be stacked as seen in the figure below Figure 2.6: Piggyback Stacking ADAM-6520 User Manual...
2.5.2 Connection to other Hubs or Switches ADAM-6520 has five RJ-45 ports that support connections to 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet networks, and half or full-duplex operation. ADAM-6520 can be connected to other hubs or switches via a two-pair straight through cable or crossover cable.
2.6 Power Connection You should take the following steps to connect ADAM-6520 to power. Connect the power cable to the two connectors. Connect the power cable to a power adapter. ADAM-6520 User Manual...