User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- ADAM-2000 Series
- 1 Understanding Your System
- 1.1 Introduction
- Figure 1.1 ADAM-2000 Series System Architecture
- Figure 1.2 ADAM-2000 Series Operating Distance
- 1.1.1 IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Standard
- 1.1.2 Wireless Sensor Network
- 1.1.3 Low-power Consumption and Battery-Powered Design
- 1.1.4 Sensor Embedded Design
- 1.1.5 Wireless Signal Indicator
- 1.1.6 Industrial Standard Modbus Protocol
- 1.1.7 SCADA Software Support
- 1.1.8 Advantech Software Alignment
- 1.2 Specifications
- 1.3 Dimensions
- 1.4 Mounting
- 1.5 Wiring & Connections
- 1.1 Introduction
- 2 Selecting Your Hardware
- 3 Module Introduction
- 4 Installation Guide
- 5 Software Configuration Guide
- 5.1 System Software Configuration Utility
- 5.2 Installing AdamApax .NET Utility Software
- 5.3 AdamApax .NET Utility Operation
- Figure 5.1 AdamApax .NET Utility Operation Window
- Figure 5.2 AdamApax .NET Utility Toolbar
- 5.3.1 USB Driver Installation
- 5.3.2 Search and Configure the ADAM-2000 Series
- Figure 5.3 ADAM-2000 Series AdamApax .NET Utility Support
- Figure 5.4 Search the USB interface ADAM-2000 devices on the host PC for the virtual COM port.
- Figure 5.5 Search the COM port for the ADAM-2000 devices.
- Figure 5.6 Searching the network dialog
- Figure 5.7 Searching the ADAM-2000 coordinators.
- Figure 5.8 ADAM-2000 devices lists on the Tree View and Information page.
- Figure 5.9 The overview of ADAM-2000 end devices.
- Figure 5.10 The overview of ADAM-2000 routers
- 5.3.2.1 Gateway - ADAM-2520Z
- 5.3.2.2 Router - ADAM-2510Z
- 5.3.2.3 End Device - ADAM-2017PZ, ADAM-2031Z, ADAM-2051Z, ADAM-2051PZ
- 5.3.3 Network Topology of ADAM-2000 Series
- 5.3.4 Module Locate Function of ADAM-2000 Series (Except ADAM- 2520Z)
- 5.3.5 Group Configuration
- A ADAM-2000 Series Functions
- B Troubleshooting
- 1 Understanding Your System
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4.3 Advanced Functions
4.3.1 Link Quality Indicator
The LQI represents the wireless signal index and can assist the user to install the
ADAM-2000 devices in proper location for good communication quality. The LQI
function is only available for Router and End Devices. Press the Function Button
once and the Level Index in the front panel will turn on to indicate the level of LQI.
4.3.2 Battery Level
All ADAM-2000 devices are all designed to be used with batteries. Users can install 2
AA batteries for extended operation or back-up power. Press the Function Button
twice and the Level Index in the front panel will turn on to indicate the level of battery
power.
Table 4.1: Level of LQI
Level Index Conditions Description
3 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Excellent
2 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Good
1 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Normal
1 LED Blink Poor
No LED on, Error LED blinks No Signal
Table 4.2: Level of battery power
Level Index Conditions Description
Percentage of
Battery
3 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Excellent
100%~ 81%
2 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Good
80%~ 61%
1 LED ON, 1 LED Blink Normal
60%~ 41%
1 LED Blink Poor
40%~ 21%
No LED on, Error LED blinks Low battery
Below 21%