The ADAM-5550KW is a Programmable Automation Controller starting at $995. (Cincinnati, Ohio – 3/08/2007) - The eAutomation Group of Advantech introduces the ADAM-5550KW, a Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) designed for control tasks that require the features of both PLCs and Industrial PCs. The ADAM-5550KW utilizes the AMD Geode GX533 CPU along with control specific features such as a watchdog timer, battery backup RAM, and deterministic I/O.The ADAM-5550KW combines IEC61131-3 programming languages and Windows CE 5.0 allowing users to develop strategies using a familiar programming language.
The ADAM-5550KW has a list of useful I/O capabilities, including a local VGA port for convenient HMI functionality, two Ethernet ports and two USB ports as well as comprehensive software.The ADAM-5550KW can serve multiple domains and can handle complex requirements, high speed analog measurement, multiple programs with different cycle times, open communication functions, and enterprise-level network integration.
Furthermore, the ADAM-5550KW has been specifically designed to handle distributed motion control functions with PLC open-complaint motion function blocks.According to Craig Resnick, Research Director, ARC Advisory Group, “PACs address the integration issues confronting OEMs and end users by extending the domain expertise of automation systems, resulting in increased return on assets, reduced lifecycle costs, and a lower total cost of ownership for manufacturers. End users, machine builders, and OEMs want fewer components in their solution and ones that contain multiple-discipline development and functionality, including logic, motion, drives, HMI, and process control on a single platform with a single programming and engineering tool for the complete system.
PACs are designed to clearly address this market demand.”The ADAM-5550KW is available for purchase directly from Advantech at 1-800-205-7940 or from an Advantech authorized dealer. Advantech Corporation, eAutomation Group –Founded in 1983, the eAutomation Group of Advantech Corporation is a pioneer in eAutomation technology; combining connectivity, flexibility and ruggedness with today's most reliable PC-based automation technologies.
Product offerings include: Open HMI platforms, Industrial Ethernet, Automation Controllers and Software, Fanless Box PCs, Distributed I/O Modules, Plug-in I/O and Industrial Communication for a wide array of industries.With more than 2,700 talents, Advantech operates an extensive support, sales and marketing network in 17 countries and 33 major cities to deliver fast time-to-market services to our worldwide customers. Today Advantech offers over 700 products and solutions, adding approximately 30 new products each year.
