👽 🐻 🚞 ADAM-6700 —Universal Linux object communication module 👲🏽 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼 🔐

The modules of the ADAM series are the most recognizable product of our company. Launched back in 1992, they are constantly evolving, maintaining a classic recognizable design. Today it is a powerful multifunctional device that combines several classes of devices for solving a variety of problems.

ADAM-6700 is a new series of devices based on the Cortex-A8 processor running Linux RT (real time). It combines the functions of a communication module with an object, a programmable logic controller (PLC), a device for collecting and processing data, as well as an IP gateway for digital and analog interfaces.

It has a built-in Node-RED server and the ability to configure via a web interface. Thanks to the open platform, on the module you can run client applications in C and implement any logic of work programmatically.

Specifications

The new devices of the ADAM-6700 series are based on the ARM architecture and are a productive system that allows local transformations, storage and data processing. They are running a version of Linux OS with support for real-time operations, so they can be used for operations critical to timings.

Operating System: Linux RT
CPU: Cortex-A8 32-Bit 1GHz
RAM: 512MB
LAN ports: 2 independent
USB Slave: 1 (console port for configuration)
USB Host: 1 (for connecting devices)
Input / output ports
Digital Inputs: 5 (Model ADAM-6717 ) 12 (Model ADAM-6750 )
Digital outputs: 4 (model ADAM-6717 ) 12 (model ADAM-6750 )
Analog Inputs: 8 (Model ADAM-6717 )

Customization

The initial configuration of the device can be done through the ADAM / Apax.NET Utility , where you can set the network operating modes and IP address, or through the web interface. In the web interface, two device configuration options are available: the Advantech proprietary shell and Node-RED. On the start page, you must select one of the options. Node-Red

^{shell web interface for choosing a shell}

is a popular open source environment for visual programming and data flow control. The devices of the ADAM-6700 series have a built-in Node-RED server, and programming can take place either directly through a web browser or by importing a configuration.

^{Node-RED Web Interface}

Digital and analog I / O interfaces are available through the API for the C language, and can be used to implement their own protocols, for integration with customer equipment.

Configuration via Micro USB

For ease of configuration, the ADAM-6700 can be connected via Micro USB as a slave device to a computer. In this case, the module will be powered through the USB port, which greatly simplifies the setup, since it does not require connecting power through the terminals, which means it can be performed by an engineer without tools and additional equipment, such as power supplies and screwdrivers. In the host system, the device is defined as a virtual COM port.

USB Host Interface

ADAM-670 0 has a full USB A port for connecting devices in Host mode. It allows you to connect external drives, USB-sticks, as well as expansion modules, such as ADAM 600W WiFi-module. If necessary, the kernel of the system can be compiled with support for any drivers for USB devices.

WiFi module ADAM-600W

The ADAM-600W expansion module adds WiFi support to the ADAM-6700 series . The connection is via USB and does not require the installation of additional software. After connecting the ADAM-600W module, the WiFi connection setup menu will become available in the web interface.

ADAM-6700 with WiFi expansion module can act as a gateway for connecting other devices connected via Ethernet with the server.

Conclusion

Universal devices of the ADAM-6700 series can be used to solve a variety of automation tasks, data collection and peripheral management. A multitasking operating system does not limit the developer in writing complex applications. Support for the open Node-RED platform and the ability to configure via the web interface reduces the entry threshold and allows developers to work in a familiar, familiar environment.