Advantech ADAM-4500 Network Card User Manual


 
RS-232
Red
White
Black
Female
DB-9
Host PC
(RS-232 PC)
RS-232
Male DB-9
HOST PC DOWNLOAD CABLE and ADAM-4500
Figure 2-2: Download Cable Connections
Step 3: Run utility software in host computer
Together with the ADAM-4500 you will find a utility disk containing an ADAM4500.EXE file. This
file is a menu-driven software utility provided for downloading user's programs. It uses a screen
simulating operation of the ADAM-4500 communication controller. When the file is executed, the
main screen appears, as shown in figure 2.3.
Figure 2-3: Main Screen
Setup COM port
First, highlight the "COMport" option on the top bar and press <enter>. The status field (shown
below) will appear. Second, highlight the COM port you used to connect the ADAM-4500 to the