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1-4 ADAM-5000
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.