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Advantech ADAM-4570 User Manual

1/2/4 port ethernet to rs-232/422/485 data gateway
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  • Page 1 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 1/2/4 Port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 This document is copyrighted, 2001, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd., reserves the right to make improve- ments to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3 Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in the unusual and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be known.
  • Page 4 Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product ever does prove defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materi- als, service time and freight.
  • Page 5 product returned without dated proof of purchase is not eligible for warranty service. 5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.
  • Page 11 Overview...
  • Page 12 The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 provides one, two or four RS-232/485/422 serial ports that can each be easily configured for your needs. For increas- ing the reliability of systems, the ADAM-4570 also pro- vides three significant functions: Host idle, Device idle and Auto-reconnect. The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 also supports transmission speeds up to 230 Kbps, meeting the demand for today’s high-speed ex-...
  • Page 13 If the application program fails, the ADAM-4570 will cut off the connection between the host PC and the ADAM-4570. Another PC can then start to access the same ADAM-4570. Also, if...
  • Page 14 ADAM-4570 fails, the “Device Idle” function will switch the communication port from one port to another port to keep com- municating with another device automatically. Thus, another de- vice can send data to the ADAM-4570.
  • Page 15 Signal test and Communication Param- eters test. If the results are OK, users can be sure the communi- cation quality between host PC and ADAM-4570/ 4571 is OK. Easy to maintain by downloading firmware remotely Advantech continually upgrades ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504’s firmware to keep pace with the ever-expanding...
  • Page 16 Network: TX/RX, Link, Speed (10/100 Mbps ), Power Serial: TX/RX, Status • Utility Software: Auto-detecting configuration utility Easy-to-manage port mapping utility • Driver Supported: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP • Power Requirements: unregulated 10 to 30 Vdc with surge protection 6 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 • Operating Humidity: 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing) • Storage Humidity: 0 ~ 95% (non-condensing) 1.4 Package Checklist • ADAM-4570 or ADAM-4571 or EDG-4504 • CD-ROM for utility & manual • 1/2/4 RJ-48 to DB-9 serial cables • One loopback DB-9 tester •...
  • Page 18 8 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Getting Started...
  • Page 20 In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 hardware installation procedures. As mentioned in the previous chapter, the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 comes ready for all network connections, including Ethernet, and RS-232/422/485 port connections. We begin this chapter with a brief showing the installation procedure.
  • Page 21 2.1 Understanding the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is an advanced data gateway unit. It extends traditional COM ports of a PC with access over a TCP/IP network. Through networking, you can control and monitor remote serial devices either over a LAN or over the WAN.
  • Page 22 The following illustration shows the network architecture as be- low: Figure 2-2 Network Architecture(1) Figure 2-3 Network Architecture(2) 12 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    2.1.2 Top / Front / Rear View 2.1.2.1 ADAM-4570 There are five network status LEDs located on the top panel of ADAM-4570, each with its own specific function. Color Status Description Heartbeat (1 time/sec) Not working Status/Power Power ON Green...
  • Page 24 Figure 2-4 ADAM-4570—Top Panel Figure 2-5 ADAM-4570—Front Panel Figure 2-6 ADAM-4570—Back Panel 14 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 2.1.2.2 ADAM-4571 There are four LEDs located on the top panel of ADAM-4571, each with its own specific function. Color Status Description Heartbeat (1 time/sec) Not working Status/Power Power ON Green Power OFF 100 Mbps speed 10 Mbps speed Speed/Link Valid network link Green Invalid network link...
  • Page 26 Figure 2-7 ADAM-4571—Top Panel Figure 2-8 ADAM-4571—Front Panel Figure 2-9 ADAM-4571—Back Panel 16 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 2.1.2.3 EDG-4504 There are 13 LEDs located on the top panel of EDG-4504, each with its own specific function. Status Description Heart beat (1 time/sec) Status Not working 10 Mbps speed Invalid 10 Mbps Network link 100 Mbps speed 100M Invalid 100 Mbps Network link Ethernet data being received TX (Ethernet)
  • Page 28 Figure 2-10 EDG-4504—Top Panel Figure 2-11 EDG-4504—Front Panel Figure 2-12 EDG-4504—Front Panel 18 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 If you forgot the IP addresses of specific ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504s or where the host PC is mapped to the ADAM-4570 port, we have provided five stickers for you to note the IP addresses and place in a secure location. For ex- ample, 172.20.20.5: The IP address of specific ADAM-4570...
  • Page 30 Note: Before you install ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504, you can install other communication cards first. 2.2.1 Choosing a Location 2.2.1.1 ADAM-4570/4571 Due to its versatility and innovative design, the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571 can be: • fixed to a panel mount • fixed to a DIN Rail.
  • Page 31 Panel Mounting The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571 can be attached to a wall us- ing the included metal brackets. Each bracket comes with four screws; first attach the brackets to the bottom of the ADAM- 4570/ADAM-4571. Next, screw each bracket to a wall.
  • Page 32 DIN Rail Mounting You can mount the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571 on a standard DIN Rail. First, using two screws, attach the metal plate to the DIN Rail bracket. Because the screw heads are beveled, the tops of the screws will be flush with the metal plate. Din Rail Mounting Brackets—Orientation of Metal Plates...
  • Page 33 Piggyback Stack ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571 can be stacked as seen in the fig- ure below. Figure2-15 Piggyback Stack Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 34 2.2.1.2 EDG-4504 Figure 2-16 Din Rail Mounting Figure 2-17 Panel Mounting 24 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Category 5 (for 100 Mbps data rate) UTP/STP cable, which is compliant with EIA/TIA 586 specifications. Maximum length between the hub and any ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is up to 100 meters (ca. 300 ft). Figure 2-18 Connecting ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 series to...
  • Page 36 2.2.3 Power Connection You should take the following steps to connect ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 power. 1. Connect the power cable to 2-pin connector 2. Connect power cable to power adapter Figure 2-19 Power Connection for ADAM-4570/4571 Figure 2-20 Power Connection for EDG-4504...

  • Page 37: Serial Connection

    2.2.4 Serial Connection 2.2.4.1 ADAM-4570/4571 The model of the ADAM-4570/4571 that you purchased has RJ-48 serial ports on the bottom of module. Depending on your serial device and serial interfaces, there are two options: 1. For an RS-232/422/485 port you may use a RJ-48 to DB-9 cable which we supply to connect your serial device to the ADAM-4570/4571.
  • Page 38 RJ-48 PIN Name RJ-48 DB-9 28 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 2. The DB-9 pinouts is the same as ADAM-4570/4571 Figure 2-22 Serial Connection for EDG-4504 Chapter 2 Getting Started...
  • Page 40 30 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 42 4504, you must first have a host running Windows 95/98/ME/ NT/2000/XP. This type of application also requires the host to have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed. Following are the installation instructions to set up the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. 1. Insert the Advantech industrial communication CD-ROM into the drive (e.g.
  • Page 43 6. The configuration utility will search for the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 devices on your local network. Figure 3-1 Configuration Utility 3.2 Configuring the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 — The Configuration Utility The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 provides easy Windows configuration through Ethernet connection. This Windows utility searches all the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/...
  • Page 44 You can select all the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 devices (see Figure 3-2) or select a group of ADAM- 4570s (see Figure 3-3) or just select one ADAM-4570 (see Figure 3-4). When you select a specific device, the LED that stands for “Status”...
  • Page 45 3. The “Status” LED of all ADAM-4570s on the LAN will turn 4. It’s the same way to locate one device. Figure 3-3 Locate the desired group of ADAM-4570s Figure 3-4 Locate specific ADAM-4570s Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 35...
  • Page 46 PC. Ethernet Data Gateway In this column, you will see all the found ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504 devices are listed when you use the configura- tion utility to auto-search ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504 devices.

  • Page 47: Device Name

    Firmware version In this field, the configuration utility represents the firmware ver- sion of the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. You might need to refer to the firmware version to determine functions avail- able on the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 device. In case of problems that might concern the firmware version, please provide the firmware version number to our Customer Service.

  • Page 48: Network Configuration

    Duplex Mode The utility will detect the current transmission mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) on the network segment, and set the transmission mode for the device accordingly without your further efforts. 38 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway The IP address identifies your ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 device on the global network. Each ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 has same default IP address 10.0.0.1. Obtain a specific IP address from your network administrator and then configure each ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 with the individual IP address.
  • Page 50 Name To specify which port on the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504 is to be connected to the serial device. Description You can give more detailed description of the function of the port for easy management and maintenance. Descriptions longer than 128 characters cannot be used.
  • Page 51 If the application program fails, the ADAM-4570 will cut off the connection between the host PC and the ADAM-4570. Another PC can then start to access the same ADAM-4570. Below illustrates the behavior of the ADAM-4570.
  • Page 52 1. Users set up the time period that the ADAM-4570 waits for the host PC to send commands. 2. If the time is over the set time, the ADAM-4570 will cut the connection between host A and the ADAM-4570. 3. Host B then starts to set up a connection between host B and the ADAM-4570.

  • Page 53: Configuration Steps

    1. Select “Host Idle” mode. 2. Key-in the Timing. The “Timing” is the time that the ADAM-4570 will wait to receive commands from the host PC. If the ADAM-4570 does not receive any commands from the host PC over this user set period of time, the ADAM-4570 will automatically cut off the connection.
  • Page 54 2. User sets up the period of time the ADAM-4570 waits for device A to send data. 3. If the time is more than the set time, the ADAM-4570 will switch the communication port from port 1 to port 2.
  • Page 55 5. The ADAM-4570 will transmit data to the same COM 25 of the host PC. T h e C O M 2 5 of h o st P C receives th e d ata E th erne t A D A M -4 57 0...
  • Page 56 If the ADAM- 4570 does not receive any data from the device over the pe- riod of time the user sets up, the ADAM-4570 will switch the communication port to another one. The time limitation (sec- onds) is from 1 ~ 4095 46 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 If this option is enabled, any PC can access data from this ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. The specified IP which can access If you do not want many PCs to have the access right, you can limit at most 32 PCs to access data from this ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 47...
  • Page 58 The configuration utility has found the ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504 and it is ready for use. “Searching EDG COMport” The configuration utility is searching the ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504 “Querying DATA from EDG COMport” The configuration utility is getting data from the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. 48 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 The connected device does not respond. “Fail to reset the device” Fail to reset the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. 3.3.1 Connection Diagnostic When you complete the configuration of your ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504s, you can follow the steps to check if the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 connects to net- work or not.
  • Page 60 1. Click the UNUSED PORTS item and select the port which you want to configure. Figure 3-11 Unused ports 2. Click ADD button to assign the COMport to the specific ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504. 3. Type IP address of the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504 and select ports. 50 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Note: If you assigned different COMport to the same ADAM- 4570’s port. The dialog box will appear to remind you. Figure 3-13 Warning window 4. The port has been added into ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504 5. If you want to remove the COMport, click DELETE to re- move this.
  • Page 62 The purpose of this test is to make sure the communication from host PC to ADAM -4570 is OK. If there is still an error, you can check the communication from the ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504 to the serial devices. If the test is selected, an external test will be done to check that the connection signals for each port are working properly.
  • Page 63 1. Click the Test button in the Port Mapping utility. Figure 3-14 Test window Signal Test • RTS CTS: Check the RTS and CTS signals between two ports. • DTR RI: Check the DTR and RI signal between two ports. •...
  • Page 64 Figure 3-15 Loopback test 3.4.2 Upgrading ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG- 4504’s Firmware Download Advantech continually upgrades its firmware to keep pace with the ever-expanding world of computing. You can use the Down- load function located on Port Mapping utility to carry out the upgrade procedure.
  • Page 65 1. Click on the toolbar Update FW icon. Figure 3-16 Update firmware window 2. Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you downloaded. Figure 3-17 Select the file Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 55...
  • Page 66 3. After downloading firmware completely, click on the Reboot button. The ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 will re- start automati cally. Figure 3-18 Download firmware Note: After clicking Reboot button, configuration utility will not reboot ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 untill no application program access this ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504.
  • Page 67 3.4.3 Save The Configuration If you want to save or recover the configuration, you can select the “Import/Export” items. 1. a. Select “File” b. Select “Import” or “Export” 2. Save or open the configurations Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration 57...
  • Page 68 PC to re-connect to the ADAM-4570 automatically after such an occurrence. The ADAM-4570 provides an “Auto-reconnect” function to solve this problem. When the ADAM-4570 is pow- ered-off accidentally, the driver will keep trying to reconnect the ADAM-4570 automatically. When the ADAM-4570 recovers or is powered-on, due to this auto-reconnect function, the host PC’s commands will be received by the ADAM-4570 again.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 70 2. Check LINK LED. If it is off, you have to check: • Network Connection is OK • Make sure your network is 10/100 Mbps 3. If the above are completed, it means the ADAM-4570/ ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 is okay. Next, check to see if the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504 and the host are on the same local area network.
  • Page 71 ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/EDG-4504’s Access Control list. To resolve this issue: 1. Confirm your IP address with the ADAM-4570/ADAM- 4571/EDG-4504. 2. As the network administrator to set up the server con- figu- ration so that you are on the ADAM-4570/ADAM-4571/ EDG-4504’s Access Control list.
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