Advantech Corp. has recently announced the ADAM-5550KW, the first in their line of new Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC's). PAC's are powerful and versatile controllers combining a PLC's ruggedness with a PC's functionality under a flexible, open architecture. The robust ADAM-5550KW allows users to build complex systems with advanced control, communication, data logging, and signal processing capabilities. ADAM-5550KW is designed for users who need a high performance and cost-effective solution for complex control applications.

Multi-domain Functionality
The extremely versatile ADAM-5550KW can serve multiple domains and is able to handle complex control requirements, high speed analog measurement, multiple programs with different cycle times, open communication functions, and enterprise-level network integration. Furthermore, the ADAM-5550KW has been specifically designed to handle distributed motion control functions with PLCopen-compliant motion control function blocks.

Powerful Hardware & Software Compatibilities
Advantech's ADAM-5550KW PAC provides a suite of useful I/O capabilities (including a local VGA port for convenient HMI functionality) which allows a high level of deployment options. Coupled with its comprehensive software support, including DiagAnywhere Remote Maintenance Software, MULTIPROG, ProConOS, and WindowsR CE 5.0, the ADAM-5500KW can be easily implemented as a single programming tool across multiple applications.

Open Architecture & Versatile Connectivity
The use of Ethernet TCP/IP, Internet and IT standards (SQL, OPC, Web Server, FTP Server, and email alarm functions), maximizes data integration throughout an enterprise. In a collaborative manufacturing environment, the multi-functional capabilities of ADAM-5550KW enable easy access and exchange of production process information, and connect factory-floor operations to enterprise-level systems. Moreover, ADAM-5540KW complies with many PLC certifications including IEC 61000-6-2(EMS), IEC 61000-6-4(EMI), IEC 60068-2-6(Vibration) and IEC 60068-2-27(Shock).