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Advantech ADAM-4100 Robust Remote I/O Modules

Advantech ADAM-4100 I/O modules are compact and versatile sensor-to-computer interface units. These robust devices are designed for reliable operation in harsh environments and operate normally in wide temperatures from -40°C to +85°C. Advantech ADAM-4100 I/O modules offer wide power input and resistance against noise interference.

Features

  • Communication
    • Speed: 1.2Kbps to 115Kbps
    • Maximum communication distance: 4000-ft. (1.2km) for RS-485
    • Communication error checking with checksum
    • Asynchronous data format
    • Up to 256 multi-drop modules per serial port
    • Online module insertion and removal
    • Transient suppression on RS-485 communication lines
    • Micro USB interface (B version)
    • Reset default setting
    • Power and communication LED indicators
  • Channels
    • ADAM-4117: 8 differential and independent configuration channels
    • ADAM-4118: 8 differential and independent thermocouple configuration channels
    • ADAM-4150: 7 input channels and 8 output channels
    • ADAM-4168: 8 Form A output channels
  • Environmental
    • -40°C to 85°C operating temperature range
    • EMI Meets FCC Class A and CE
    • Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
  • Power requirements
    • Unregulated +10V to +48V DC
  • Mechanical
    • PC with captive mounting hardware
    • Plug-in screw terminal block accepts wire sizes of #14AWG to 22AWG with a stripped length of 5mm

Applications

  • Sensor-to-computer interfaces
  • Industrial measuring and monitoring
  • ON/OFF control
  • Low-power switching

Required Equipment

  • ADAM modules
  • Host computer that can output ASCII characters with an RS-232C or RS-485 port
  • Power supply for the ADAM modules (+10V to +48V DC)
  • Adam/Apax .NET Utility
  • ADAM isolated RS-232/RS-485 converter (optional)
  • ADAM repeater (optional)

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Published: 2014-10-27 | Updated: 2026-03-09