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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

ADAM-4570W/4571W is a cost-effective data gateway between RS-232/422/485 and 802.11b

Wireless LAN interfaces. It provides a quick and low-cost method to connect any RS-

232/422/485 device to 802.11b wireless LAN. Functionally transparent and efficient, ADAM-

4570W and ADAM-4571W saves costs when existing H/W & S/W must continue to be used.

ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W bring the advantages of remote management and data

accessibility to thousands of RS-232/422/485 devices that cannot connect to the network.

ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W provide one or two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and the

transmission speed is up to 230 kbps, meeting the demand for high-speed data exchange. In

addition, you can use a Windows® utility to configure ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W

without further programming. This not only protects your current hardware investment but also

ensures future network expandability. Since the protocol conversion is transparent, all your

existing devices can be seamlessly integrated with the 802.11b wireless LAN network.

Therefore, ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W can be used in security systems, factory

automation, SCADA, transportation and more.

ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W integrate both your existing human-machine interface

software (HMI) and the RS-232/422/485 system architecture with an 802.11b Wireless LAN

network. The result helps you save cabling and software development costs. Another benefit

is that ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W makes it possible to remotely download programs to

a designated device via 802.11b wireless LAN. This reduces the need for on-site

maintenance and diagnosis. In addition, ADAM-4570W and ADAM-4571W comes with a

Windows configuration and port-mapping utility. The configuration tool can auto-detect all

802.11b wireless LAN Data Gateway products on the local network. It also lets you adjust all

settings easily. The port mapping utility helps you to set up COM ports for one Windows®

NT/2000/XP platform. This helps you configure all ports to meet your requirements.

1.2 Features

• Supports 802.11b standard

• Supports Wireless LAN Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes

• Supports high transmission speeds up to 230 kbps

• Supports an advanced security mechanism to avoid unauthorized access

• Auto-reconnection

• Remote download firmware

• Auto-detecting

• Easy-managing Port Mapping Utility

• Supports Windows® 98/NT/2000/XP driver

• Surge protection for RS-485 line and power supply

• Automatic RS-485 data flow control

1.3 Specifications

• Protocol TCP/IP

• Network 802.11b

• Port 1/2 Independent RS-232/422/485 ports

( ADAM-4570W:2 ports; ADAM-4571W: 1 port)

• Connector Serial: RJ-48 (RJ-48 to DB9 male cable provided)

• Transmission Speeds 50 bps ~ 230 kbps

• Parity Bits Odd, even, none, space, mark

• Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8

• Stop Bits 1, 1.5, 2

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction ADAM-4570W/4571W is a cost-effective data gateway between RS-232/422/485 and 802.11b Wireless LAN interfaces. It provides a quick and low-cost method to connect any RS232/422/485 device to 802.11b wireless LAN. Functionally transparent and efficient, ADAM4570W and ADAM-4571W saves costs when existing H/W & S/W must continue to be used.
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• • • • • • • • • • • WLAN: Active, Quality Serial: TX/RX System: Status, Power Surge Protection 15 K VESD Utility Software Auto-detecting configuration utility(up to 128 devices) Port mapping utility Driver Support Windows® 98/NT/2000/XP Power Requirement Unregulated 10 to 30 VDC Power Consumption Max @ 4 Watt Mounting DIN-rail, panel mounting, piggyback stack Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55℃ (32 ~ 131°℉) Storage Temperature -20 ~ 75℃ (-4 ~ 167°℉) Operating Humidity 20 ~ 95% (non-condensing) Storage Humidity
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.