August 2004System Integration & Control Systems Design
Advantech is offering its 12-channel ADAM-4056S sink type and the ADAM-4056SO source type isolated digital output modules. These two modules provide higher maximum load than any of the other ADAM-4000 I/O modules, and feature a communication watchdog, fail safety functions, as well as support for the Modbus RTU protocol.
The maximum 200 mA load of the ADAM-4056S digital output is applicable to versatile devices with sink type digital inputs. The 1 A per channel of the ADAM-4056SO digital output signal is used in applications such as solenoid valve control in chemical plants.
Both ADAM-4056S and ADAM-4056SO are equipped with a communication and system watchdog as well as a fail safety function that resets the outputs to pre-configured values. The ADAM-4056SO also provides over-current protection when the load exceeds 1 A. With these built-in protection functions, the ADAM-4056S and ADAM-4056SO ensure dependable operations.
Advantech also provides the ADAM-6052 for applications that require Ethernet-based source type digital I/O modules with support for the Modbus/TCP protocol. The ADAM-6052 is a 16-channel source type digital I/O module with 100Base-T Ethernet interface. Other options are also available. The diverse selection from Advantech is designed to meet different requirements and applications. ADAM-5056S, ADAM-5056SO and ADAM-6052 are all in stock.
Advantech
Advantech is a global leading ePlatform service provider integrating Web-based technology, computing platforms and customisation services to empower the connected eWorld. Advantech cooperates closely with system integrators to help them add value to their solutions to meet demanding requirements in a wide array of industries. Advantech delivers more than a thousand products and solutions under three main categories: Embedded & Applied Computing, Network Appliance, and eAutomation. With the combined talent of more than 2000 people, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 16 countries and 28 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to its worldwide customers.
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