Cincinnati, Ohio (August 18, 2004) - Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group released today the 12-channel ADAM-4056S sink type and the ADAM-4056SO source type isolated digital output modules. These two modules support higher maximum load than any of the other ADAM-4000 I/O modules, and feature a communication watchdog, fail safe outputs, as well as support for the Modbus RTU protocol.A maximum 200mA load of the ADAM-4056S digital output is suitable for use with versatile devices having sink type digital inputs.
The 1 A per channel of the ADAM-4056SO digital output signal is useful for applications such as solenoid valve control in chemical plants.Both ADAM-4056S and ADAM-4056SO are equipped with communication and system watchdogs as well as a fail safe function that resets the outputs to predefined values. The ADAM-4056SO also provides overload protection when the current draw 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. Advantech has in stock and ready for purchase the ADAM-5056S, ADAM-5056SO and ADAM-6052 modules.
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, Request Product Guide/CD or Contact Advantech Automation . You may also visit their website at www.advantech.com/eAutomation Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group - Founded in 1983, the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech Corporation is the only complete PC-based Industrial Automation Solution Manufacturer offering products such as Industrial PCs, Workstations, Panel PCs, Flat Panel Monitors, Heavy Environmental PCs, Customized PCs, Single Board Computers, Data Acquisition & Control Devices and Web-enabled products for a wide array of industries. Drawing on the talents of more than 1,800 people, Advantech operates an extensive sales and marketing network in 16 countries and 35 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers.
Today Advantech offers over 700 products and solutions, adding 30 new products each year. US operations for the Industrial Automation Group are based in Cincinnati, OH (877-294-8989).
