Imagine a factory floor where sensor data never arrives on time, causing costly delays. The ADAM-6717 Intelligent I O Gateway with 8AI 5DI 4DO Ethernet is built to stop that. It gathers analog and digital signals, converts them, and sends them over Ethernet in real time. If you struggle with scattered devices and slow data, this gateway gives you a single, reliable point of control.
Advantech ADAM-6717 Intelligent I O Gateway with 8AI 5DI 4DO Ethernet
Many small-to-mid size automation projects lack a simple way to link sensors, switches, and actuators to a network. Without a clear link, data can be lost, alarms missed, and machines run inefficiently. This gateway solves the problem by offering eight analog inputs, five isolated digital inputs, and four isolated digital outputs, all wrapped in a rugged Ethernet interface. The result is fast, secure communication that lets you monitor and control equipment from any PC or SCADA system.
Usages of Intelligent
Use it in a manufacturing line to read temperature, pressure, and flow sensors and send the data to a central dashboard. Install it in a building automation system to monitor door contacts, motion detectors, and lighting circuits, then control relays remotely. It also fits well in a water treatment plant where you need to log pH, turbidity, and valve status while keeping the signals electrically isolated for safety.
Benefits
- Fast Ethernet communication reduces data lag and improves response time.
- Isolation protects your network from voltage spikes and noise.
- Multiple input ranges let you connect a wide variety of sensors.
- Compact design saves space in crowded control panels.
- Linux support and Node-RED programming make integration easy.
Key Features
- 8 analog inputs with 16-bit resolution.
- Input voltage ranges from 0.15 V to 20 V and 4-20 mA.
- 5 isolated digital inputs with dry and wet contact options.
- 4 isolated digital outputs, sink type, up to 30 V DC.
- 2 Ethernet ports, 10/100 Mbps speed.
- 2 RS-485 ports, 1 Micro USB, 1 USB 2.0 for expansion.
- Operating temperature -40 C to 70 C, 2,500 VDC isolation.
- Power input 10-30 V DC, supports micro-SD storage.
- Programming via Node-RED or Linux C for flexible development.
- Robust connectors: 1 9-pin and 2 15-pin screw terminals.
Specifications
| Analog Input |
Channels |
8 |
| |
Input Range |
±0.15 V, ±0.5 V, ±1 V, ±5 V, ±10 V, ±20 mA, 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA, 0~0.15V, 0~0.5 V, 0~1 V, 0~5 V, 0~10 V |
| |
Input Type |
V, mV, mA |
| |
Resolution (Bits) |
16-bit |
| |
Sampling Rates (S/s) |
100 S/s (sum) |
| Environment |
Isolation Voltage |
2,500 VDC |
| |
Operating Temperature |
-40~70 °C (-40~158 °F) |
| Ethernet |
No. of Ports |
2 |
| |
Speed |
10/100 Mbps |
| General |
Connectors |
1 x 9-pin plug-in screw terminal, 2 x 15-pin plug-in screw terminal |
| |
Programming Language |
Node-RED, Linux C |
| Hardware |
I/O |
2 x RS-485, 1 x Micro USB, 1 x USB 2.0 |
| |
OS Support |
Linux |
| |
Storage |
1 x micro SD Slot |
| Isolated Digital Input |
Channels |
5 |
| |
Input Voltage (Dry Contact) |
Logic level 1: close to GND; Logic level 0: open |
| |
Input Voltage (Wet Contact) |
Logic level 1: 10~30 VDC; Logic level 0: 0~3 VDC |
| Isolated Digital Output |
Channels |
4 |
| |
Output Type |
Sink |
| |
Output Voltage |
0~30 VDC |
| |
Sink Current |
100 mA max./channel |
| Power Requirements |
Input Voltage |
10~30 VDC |
