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ADAM-4561 User Manual ii Copyright The documentation and the software included with this product are copy-righted 2005 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No p...
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iii Product Warranty (2 years) Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons oth...
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ADAM-4561 User Manual iv Declaration of ConformityCE This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for...
Page 5 - FCC Class B; which the receiver is connected.; Technical Support and Assistance; Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at
v FCC Class B Note: 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, ...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions; Read these safety instructions carefully.
ADAM-4561 User Manual vi Safety Instructions 1. Read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference. 3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for clean-ing. 4. For plug-in equipment, ...
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vii 20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT. 16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES...
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ix Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2 1.2 Features: ............................................................................ 3 1.3 Sp...
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ADAM-4561 User Manual 2 Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction Advantech’s ADAM-4561 allows PC users to connect their serial devices to systems that use USB interface. By attaching the ADAM-4561 to a PC, it will no longer be necessary to open the chassis or turn off the PC to install the hub. With the ...
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3 Chapter 1 1.2 Features: • Full compliance with USB v1.1 specifications.• RS-232/422/485 port supported• Transmission speed up to 115.2 Kbps• Isolation protection 3,000 V DC provided • Automatic RS-485 data flow control• No external power supply necessary; the ADAM-4561 derives its power from the U...
Page 14 - Type A to B cable provided; Isolation protection:; If you have Linux driver needs, please contact Advantech directly.; Operating Temperature:; Package Checklist
ADAM-4561 User Manual 4 1.3 Specifications • Compatibility: USB v1.1 standard • Interface: Network: USB Serial: 3-wire RS-232, RS-422, RS-485• Port: 1 Independent RS-232/422/485 ports • Connector: Network: USB-type A connector Type A to B cable provided Serial: twist-pair cable• Transmission speed: ...
Page 16 - Chapter 2 Installation & Setup; Hardware Installation; The following illustration shows the network architecture:
ADAM-4561 User Manual 6 Chapter 2 Installation & Setup 2.1 Hardware Installation 2.1.1 Network Architecture Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides into one of the slots at the back of your PC. With the ADAM- 4561, you can access the COM port from USB ports. The A...
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7 Chapter 2 2.1.2 Network Connection When using the ADAM-4561, you will simply plug one end of USB cable (included in package) into ADAM-4561, and the other end into the USB hub or your host PC. 2.1.3 Serial Connection The model of the ADAM-4561 that you purchased has 10 pin connec- tor for connecti...
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ADAM-4561 User Manual 10 2.2 Software Installation 2.2.1 Driver and Utility Installation In order to use a PC to control serial devices connected to the ADAM-4561, you must first have a host running Windows 98/ME/2000. Follow-ing are the installation instructions to set up the ADAM-4561.Insert the A...
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11 Chapter 2 Choose “ Search for the best driver in these locations ” and click the item “ Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…) ”. Click the “Next button” to start the installation.
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ADAM-4561 User Manual 12 After the installation is complete, you will see the dialog window (shown by figure below) appearing. Click the “ Finish ” button to complete the installation. Your PC will ask you to reboot your computer. After reboot, you can go to device manager. You should see your ADAM-...