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Product Introduction
ADAM-6000 GCL is the Simplest Logic Ethernet I/O What is GCL?
Supports Both Local and Remote Output When users define the destination of the output stage (e.g., digital output, analog output, counter, and pulse output), the target module can be set as either the local module or another remote module, thus giving the ability to develop complex logic rules.
Graphic Condition Logic (GCL) gives controllability to Ethernet I/O modules. Users can define control logic rules using the graphic configuration environment in ADAM series modules and download defined logic rules to ADAM-6000/6200 Ethernet I/O modules. The modules will then execute the logic rules automatically, just like a standalone controller. For each Ethernet I/O module, 16 logic rules can be defined. In the configuration environment of Adasm/Apax .NET Utility, four graphic icons show the four stages of one logic rule, referring to the input, logic, execution, and output stages (refer to the image below). Users can simply click on each icon and a dialog window will appear to configure each stage. After completing all configurations, users can simply click a button to download the defined logic rules to their module.
Fast Execution Time Advantech GCL features the shortest logic rule execution time on the market. When a local output is selected (i.e., the input and output channels are on the same module), the processing time (including an hardware input delay time, logic rule, execution time, and hardware output delay time) is <1 ms. When a remote output is selected (i.e., the input and output channels are on different modules), the total processing time (including processing and communication time) is <3 ms. Sending Messages In GCL, you can define customized message. When the specified conditions are met, the message, module IP, and I/O status will be sent to the PC or device you define.
What Benefits Do Peer-to-Peer Modules Provide? What is Peer-to-Peer?
Unlike client /server mode, peer-to-peer mode enabled modules to actively update their input channel status to a specific output channel. For this, a pair of modules is used: one input module and one output module. Users can define the mapping between them and the input value of one module will be transferred to the output channel of the other module. No Controller Required For Ethernet I/O modules without peer-to-peer functionality, a controller is needed to read data from the input module and then send the data to the output module. With peer-to-peer solutions, the controller can be removed since data will be automatically transferred. This not only simplifies the process but also helps save on system hardware costs. No Programming Required To utilize peer-to-peer modules, the only thing required is to configure the settings using Adam/Apax .NET Utility. Because no additional programming effort is needed, this greatly reduces system development time. Fast Response Time Advantech peer-to-peer modules offer the best execution times on the market; specifically, the execution time to transfer data from input to output is <1.2 ms. Advanced Security When peer-to-peer modules are employed, it is critical that they not be controlled by unauthorized computers or devices. ADAM-6000 series peer-to-peer modules allow users to decide which IP or MAC address has control authority. This can make ensure that output modules are controlled only by their paired input modules. Simple and Flexible System Wiring Long-distance wiring can introduce difficulties into any project. For some automation applications, if the PLC and the sensors are far away, a remote I/O module needs to be located near the sensors and a proprietary communication network needs to connect the PLC and the remote I/O module. However, with this setup, communication will be severely limited. Moreover, networks provided by PLC manufacturers are rarely open networks. Peer-to-peer modules can replace limited and closed networks with no limitations since they leverage the most open and flexible Ethernet networks.
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