Power up the ADAM-4150 module by plugging in the bottom power supply connector.

Move the configuration switch from the Normal to Init position.

Power down the ADAM-4150 module by unplugging the bottom power supply connector.

Enter the following command: rm adam-setup.zip.

Enter the following command: unzip adam-setup.zip.

Enter the following command: cd /var/apollo/data/apps/adam-setup.

Use PuTTY to connect to the SmartServer SSH console.

Transfer adam-setup.zip from the Starter Kit archive → Modbus RTU Channel folder to the SmartServer IoT folder that was created in the previous step.

Use winscp.exe to create the following folder on the SmartServer IoT (you should be connected with the SmartServer apollo username and password): /var/apollo/data/apps/adam-setup.

Note: You need to have winscp.exe and putty.exe installed on your PC for this procedure. A small node.js application is provided to accomplish this task. Īn easier option leverages the programming support of the SmartServer IoT. This utility is available for download at. The communication interface can be upgraded to support Modbus RTU using an ADAM 4000/5000 utility and and USB to RS-485 converter. The ADAM-4150 module initially communicates using Advantech’s proprietary serial protocol.

Getting Started with Modbus RTU Channel Setup Get started setting up the Modbus RTU channel following the steps in the section below: Getting Started with Modbus RTU Channel Setup. Two of the wires loop back connecting outputs DO-0 to DI-2, and DO-1 to DI-3. A pair of switches to the right of the module are connected to inputs DI-0 and DI-1 as shown in the figure below. This module includes LEDs that indicate the state of the module’s digital outputs. The SmartServer IoT Starter Kit includes an Advantech ADAM-4150 DIO module.

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