Advantech 5000 Series - Manual (Page 15)

Introduction
1.3 A Few Steps to a Successful System
Step 1:Review the installation Guideline
You should always make safety your first priority in any system
application. Chapter 2 provides several guidelines that will
help provide a safer, more reliable system.
Step 2: Understand the System Kernel
The system module is the heart of ADAM-5000 system. Make sure
you take time to understand the various features and setup require-
ments.
Step 3: Understand the I/O System Configurations It is
important to understand how your I/O modules can be configured. It is
also important to understand how the system power budget is
calculated. This can affect your I/O configuration.
Step 4: Understand the Utility Software
Before you begin to link your applications in your host computer with
the ADAM-5000 systems, it is very helpful to understand how the
DOS and Windows utility software helps you configure your
ADAM-5000.
Step 5: Review the Programming Concepts
All control systems differ in some areas. The ADAM-5000 system
allows you to develop your applications in DOS or Windows.It
provides an ASCII command set, DLL (Dynamic Library Link) and DDE
(Dynamic Data Exchange) server to you.
Step 6: Understand the Troubleshooting Procedures
Many things can be happened on the factory floor: switches fail, the
power supply is incorrect, etc. In most cases, the majority of the
troubleshooting time is spent trying to locate the problems.The
ADAM-5000 system has some built-in features that help you quickly
identify problems.
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