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ADAM-2000 Series User Manual
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2.1
Selecting an ADAM-2000 Module
2.1.1
Selecting a Communication Module
Communication modules are fundamental when needing to perform data acquisition
and control Wireless Sensor Networks systems. There are two types of communica-
tions modules: the coordinator and the router.
A coordinator is essential to associate an Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
and as a data collector of the WPAN. Only one coordinator available in a specified
WPAN of a specified RF channel. A coordinator also acts as a gateway to translate
data packets between two different networks.
The router is optional in a PAN. The major function of a router is to repeat the wire-
less signal to improve the LQI. With routers, a PAN can be easily extended. More
routers in a PAN means larger coverage and capacity of the network.
Table 2.2:
Communication Module
ADAM-2520Z, ADAM-2510Z
I/O Module
ADAM-2051Z, ADAM-2051PZ, ADAM-2017Z
Sensor Module
ADAM-2031Z
Table 2.1: Communication Module Selection Guidelines
Choose this communication module: Description
Router
Routers as a wireless signal repeater extends the
transmission range and communication quality
Gateway
A gateway collects wireless data from the end
node and translate to other communication proto-
cols, such as Modbus RTU.
Summary of Contents for ADAM-2000 Series
Page 1: ...User Manual ADAM 2000 Series Wireless Sensor Network Data Acquisition Modules...
Page 6: ...ADAM 2000 Series User Manual vi...
Page 10: ...ADAM 2000 Series User Manual x...
Page 11: ...Chapter 1 1 Understanding Your System...
Page 23: ...Chapter 2 2 Selecting Your Hardware...
Page 27: ...Chapter 3 3 Installation Guide...
Page 39: ...Chapter 4 4 Software Configuration Guide...
Page 56: ...ADAM 2000 Series User Manual 46...
Page 57: ...Appendix A A Module Introduction...
Page 64: ...ADAM 2000 Series User Manual 54...
Page 65: ...Appendix B B ADAM 2000 Series Functions...
Page 71: ...Appendix C C Troubleshooting...