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Trademarks Nudam is registered trademarks of ADLink Technology Inc., Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of...
Contents INTRODUCTION ................1-1 DAM ? ..............1-1 HAT IS DAM ........1-1 UTSTANDING EATURES OF DAM-6000 ......1-3 SERIES PRODUCTS OVERVIEW EIA RS-485 S ............1-4 TANDARD RS-485 DAM ............... 1-4 DAM RS-485 N ......1-5 ETWORK ONFIGURATIONS DAM N ........
1. Introduction What is NuDAM ? NuDAM is a series of data acquisition modules. It provides a total solution of the data acquisition network and control system. You can remotely control up to 256 NuDAM modules on RS-485 netowrk. All you need is to use a host computer, like PC (Personal Computer), with one RS-232 serial port for controlling the whole system.
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• High transfer speed NuDAM modules provide up to 115.2K bps data / command transfer rate. It can promote system bandwidth. • Simple command / response protocol All communications are performed with printable ASCII characters. This allows the information to be processed with string functions common to the most high-level languages.
NuDAM-6000 series products overview The NuDAM-6000 series provides the complete sets of data acquisition modules, including the communication modules, the analog input modules, the analog output modules, and the digital I/O modules. Communication Module • NuDAM-6510 : RS-422/RS-485 Repeater • NuDAM-6520 : RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 Converter •...
• NuDAM-6060 : 4-channel Relay Output & Digital Input Module • NuDAM-6063 : 8-channel Relay Output Module • NuDAM-6080 : Counter/Frequency Input Module EIA RS-485 Standard The EIA RS-485 interface is a communication standard developed for multi-dropped systems that can communicate at high rate over long distance.
Excessive output current and power dissipation caused by faults or by bus contention are prevented by the current limiter and the thermal shutdown circuitry inside the NuDAM. NuDAM RS-485 Network Configurations NuDAM-6000 series is designed under RS-485 multi-drop network architecture. Up to 256 NuDAM modules can be controlled in a multi-drop network.
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ND-6520 RS-232 to RS-485/RS-422 Converter Host RS-485 bus RS-232 Terminator RS-485 bus ND-6510 Repeater NuDAM Modules Figure 1-2 Branch Topology NuDAM Modules ND-6520 RS-232 to RS-485/RS-422 Terminator Converter Host RS-485 bus ND-6510 Repeater ND-6510 Repeater NuDAM Modules Terminator NuDAM I/O modules NuDAM I/O modules Figure 1-3 Free Topology...
Constructing a NuDAM Network Go through the following steps, the user can construct a NuDAM network easily. Setup a ND-6520. Connect the host computer with the ND-6520. Setup one or more ND-6510 if necessary. Connect the ND-6510 to extend to RS-485 bus if necessary. Install the NuDAM utility software from disk.
1.9. Shielding In case of increased interference, a shielded bus cables is recommended to use for wiring between module and modules. In addition, a shielding also should be done for the cable of power supply and for the signal cables. Some experiences and recommendations are concerning for shield connection.
1.10. How to Calculate Checksum Value Format of NuDAM Commands (LeadingCode)(Addr)(Command)(Data)[Checksum]<CR> When checksum is enable then [Checksum] is needed, it is 2-character. [Checksum] (LeadingCode)+(Addr)+(Command)+(Data) ) MOD 0x100 Example 1: checksum is disable User Command : $012<CR> Response : !01400600 Example 2: checksum is enable User Command : $012B7<CR>...
2. NuDAM-6520 2.1. Overview What is NuDAM-6520 ? NuDAM-6520 is a RS-232 to RS-422/RS-485 converter, it converts the RS-232 signal to the RS-422/RS-485 signals. The ND-6520 can be considered as an extension RS-422/RS-485 serial port for the host computer. A standard 9-pin D-type connector is used to connect the host computer and the ND-6520.
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Specifications of NuDAM-6520 ² Input • Interface : standard RS-232 9 pin female D-type connector • Speed (bps) : 1200(115.2K ), 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, RTS • Data Format : 9 bits, 10 bits, 11 bits, or 12 bits ²...
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A Look at NuDAM-6520 & Pin Assignment (RS-232 IN) RS-232 to RS-485 ND-6520 /RS-422Converter Switch Position Baud Rate SW1: ON RTS CTRL 115.2K bps SW2: ON SW3: ON 2400 bps SW4: ON 4800 bps SW5: ON 9600 bps 19.2K bps SW6: ON SW7: ON 38.4K bps...
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Pin Definitions Pin # Signal Name Description (Y)DATA+ RS-485 transmission line, positive (G)DATA- RS-485 transmission line, negative RS-422 transmission line, positive RS-422 transmission line, negative RS-422 receiving line, positive RS-422 receiving line, negative (R)+VS NuDAM power supply, +10V~+30V (B)GND NuDAM ground RS-232 IN 9-pin RS-232 connector Connection Between Host and ND-6520...
Functional Block Diagram Isolation +5V Power Regulator Power Input DC to DC +10V ~ +30V Converter Data+ RS-422/RS-485 Data- RS-232 Communication Receiver/Driver Receiver Switching / Driver Controller Opto-Isolation Communication Direction Control TVS : Transient Voltage Suppresser PTC : Positive Temperature Coefficient NuDAM-6520 2-5...
2.2. Setup Objective of Setup In normal condition, it is not necessary to setup the NuDAM-6520. The default configuration of this communication module is 9600 bps and data format of 8 data bits with 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity check.
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SW1 Default Setting (9600 bps) Baud Rate RTS Control 1200 or 115.2k 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps Note 1: 115.2kbps is supported by version A1.2 or later. SW2 Setting S W 2 D e f a u l t S e t t i n g S t a r t B i t s : 1 D a t a B i t s : 8 S t o p B i t s : 1...
2.3. Installation Software Utility Software is not necessary for this module. Equipments for Installation A host computer with RS-232 port RS-232 cable (DB-9 female) DC Power supply (+10V~+30V) (NDP-243u is recommended) Wires (shielded and grounded is recommended) Installation Procedure Make sure the host computer is power off. Use RS-232 cable to connect NuDAM-6520 with host computer.
3. NuDAM-6510 3.1. Overview What is NuDAM-6510 ? The ND-6510 is the RS-422/RS-485 signal repeater which is used to extend or to lengthen the network distance. A NuDAM bus can connect up to 128 modules. The repeater should be used when the numbers of the modules excess 128.
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• Max Loading : 128 NuDAMs on a bus ² Power • DC Power Supply : +10V to +30V • Power Consumption : 0.9 W A Look at NuDAM-6510 & Pin Assignment RS-422/RS-485 ND-6510 Repeapter Switch Position Baud Rate SW1-1: ON 115.2K bps 2400 bps SW1-2: ON...
3.2. Setup Objective of Setup In normal condition, it only needs to setup the NuDAM-6510 when the NuDAM bus with more than 128 modules or the distance exceeds 4000 feet long. The default configuration of this communication module is 9600 bps and data format of 8 data bits with 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, and no parity check.
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SW1 Setting SW1 Default Setting (9600 bps) Baud Rate 1200 or 115.2k 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps 38400 bps Note 1: 115.2kbps is supported by version A1.2 or later. SW2 Setting S W 2 D e f a u l t S e t t i n g S t a r t B i t s : 1 D a t a B i t s : 8 S t o p B i t s : 1...
Installation Software Utility Software is not necessary. Equipments for Installation A 2-wire RS-485 network or 4-wire RS-422 network. DC Power supply (+10V~+30V) Wires Installation Procedure Make sure the original RS-422/RS-485 network is power off. Wire the power supply to NuDAM-6510. Note that the power supply should meet the specification.
Application Wiring NuDAM NuDAM-6510 NuDAM module module Repeater DATA + +DATA DATA+ + DATA DATA - -DATA DATA- - DATA Local Power Supply +10 V to +30 V Figure 3-1 NuDAM-6510 wiring. Programming The NuDAM-6510 is a communication module, it is not necessary to be programmed 3-8 NuDAM-6510...
4. Install a Brand-New NuDAM Initialize a Brand-New NuDAM Objective of Initializing a Brand-New NuDAM All NuDAM modules. except ND-6520 and ND-6510, in a RS-485 network must have an unique address ID, however, every brand- new NuDAM has a factory default setting as following: •...
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• An installed RS-485 module (NuDAM-6520) with 9600 baud rate. • The brand new NuDAM module • DC Power supply (+10 to +30 V ) for NuDAM modules • A NuDAM-6510 if the connection distance is more than 4000 Initialization Procedure A -- As Baud rate is 9600 bps and check-sum is disable 1.
Initialization Wiring NuDAM-6520 NuDAM RS-232/RS-485 Host module Converter Computer DATA + DATA+ DATA - DATA - RS-232 Default* Local Power Supply +10 V to +30 V Figure 4-1 Layout for Configuring the NuDAM module Install a New NuDAM to a Existing Network Equipments for Install a New Module •...
5. Software Utility Software Installation 1. Insert “ADLink All-in-one CD” into your CDROM driver. 2. Move cursor on NuDAM and click. 3. Move cursor on NuDAM 6000 Admin Utility and click. 4. Select the driver you want to install and follow the setup instructions on screen.
NuDAM Administration Function Overview Default RS-232 Communication Port Setting. Communication Port : COM2 Baud Rate : 9600 Data Bits Stop Bits Parity : None 5.3.1 Change RS-232 Communication Port Setting. Choose “Network-ComPort” to change setting. 5-2 Software Utility...
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5.3.2 Search all exist Nudam modules Choose “Network-Search” to search all exist Nudam modules in the current RS-485 network. You can change search addresses range from here. 5.3.3 Using Operations Software Utility 5-3...
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Operation-Terminal : Terminal Emulation, user can input command and get response message. Operation-Configuration : Select one exist NuDAM module and select Configuration to do this module‘s common and private setting . Operation-Monitor: Monitor all the module’s function on the network. Operation-Diagnostic: Diagnostic module‘s function.
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You can remote control all moudles by directly using command mode, or testing your from this Terminal. Operation-Run Batch batch command file BATCH.CMD user can edit this text file. Operation-Step Batch Run the batch command step by step. Operation-Display Batch: Display content of BATCH.CMD Operation-Repeat Repeat one command n times...
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ICON for Operation-Calibration This dialog is different by different-fuction modules. 5.3.4 Save and Print Nudam modules’ information Software Utility 5-7...
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File-Save : Save all exist NuDAM modules information as display as in the listbox in the current RS-485 network. File-Print : Print the NuDAM module information in the listbox. File-Exit : Quit the NuDAM Administration Utility. 5.3.5 Version Information 5-8 Software Utility...
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Help-About Version information Software Utility 5-9...
6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Preventive Maintain • Periodic check for loose connection ATTENTION: To avoid electircal shock or unintended operation of the module, remove incoming power before checking connections. Using the LED Indication The LED provides status information on Modules operation. The troubleshooting about shows LED indicator.