The Advantech ADAM-5510EKW/TP is an 8-slot Ethernet-enabled SoftLogic controller purpose-built for industrial automation and real-time process control. It combines a 16-bit 80188 microprocessor with ROM-DOS operating system and ProConOS runtime engine to deliver deterministic IEC-61131-3 compliant programming across Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and Instruction List languages.
Technical Specifications
Processing & Memory
• CPU: 16-bit 80188 microprocessor
• Operating System: ROM-DOS with ProConOS runtime
• Flash Memory: 1.5 MB total (960 KB user application capacity)
• Flash ROM: 256 KB
• SRAM: 640 KB with 17–384 KB battery-backed retention
• User Program Storage: Up to 960 KB
Connectivity & Communication
• Ethernet: 10/100Base-T RJ-45
• Serial Ports: COM1 (RS-232/485), COM2 (RS-485), COM3 (RS-232 reserved), COM4 (RS-232/485)
• Baud Rates: 9600, 19200, 38400 bps up to 115.2 kbps
• Protocols: Modbus/RTU (Master/Slave), Modbus/TCP (Server/Client)
• RS-485 Nodes: Up to 31 per port; 256 in daisy-chain configuration
I/O & Expansion
• Expansion Slots: 8 I/O slots
• Maximum Local I/O: 128 points
• Module Support: Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital Input, Digital Output, Counter Function Blocks
• Module Family: ADAM-5000 series compatible
System Reliability
• Watchdog Timer: OS, application, and communication watchdog types
• Real-time Clock: Yes
• Power Input: 10–30 VDC unregulated
• Power Consumption: 1.0 W (CPU only); 4 W @ 24 VDC without I/O modules
– Key Features
• Multi-language IEC-61131-3 programming via KW MULTIPROG® development environment
• Battery-backed SRAM for data retention during power loss
• Dual Modbus protocol support with TCP/IP and serial master/slave capability
• Mixed serial interfaces for legacy and modern fieldbus integration
• Wide DC input range (10–30 VDC) for flexible power delivery
– Typical Applications
Manufacturing process automation, distributed control networks, remote monitoring systems, and legacy industrial equipment modernization requiring deterministic logic control with Ethernet connectivity.
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with ADAM-5000 series modular I/O. Supports Modbus RTU over RS-232/485 and Modbus TCP over Ethernet for seamless integration with SCADA, HMI, and third-party control systems.
