Multi-functional industrial controller

ADAM-3600 is a versatile intelligent remote terminal device designed for applications in the oil, gas, and water industries, and for use with solar panels. It provides remote management, and supports cloud technologies, diverse wireless capabilities, and multiple inputs/outputs, making it ideal for operations in remote and harsh environments with numerous devices that require remote management.

The ADAM-3600 controller combines the functions of a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), a Data Acquisition and Transmission Unit (DATU), and a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). It features expansion I/O modules and supports wireless interfaces such as Wi-Fi, 4G/3G/GPRS, and ZigBee. Operating on RealTime Linux and Cortex A8 processor, it supports protocols including ModBus, DNP3, MQTT, and HTTP REST API, and integrates with SCADA systems and cloud IoT platforms such as Microsoft Azure IoT Hub and Amazon AWS IoT.

Video  ADAM-3600 YouTube [ 28 min, ENG].

NB! The ADAM-3600 device is the main unit and requires additional modules, which must be purchased separately. When requesting a quote, please specify in the comments which modules you are interested in. Please refer to table number 2 for the modules.

 

Features

• High Performance CPU Cortex A8 600MHz
• Low Power DDR3L 256MB RAM
• Embedded Real-time Linux Kernel
• Domain Focused Onboard IO -8AI / 8DI / 4DO
• 4-Slot I/O Expansion
• High I/O Flexibility with 4-slot I/O Expansion
• Multiple wireless options for Zigbee/ Wi-Fi/ 4G/ Cellular
• IEC61131-3&C Programming Language
• Modbus & DNP3 & IEC-60870-5-104
• Operation Temperature -40 ~ 70°C
• Internal Webpage for Online Monitoring
• Data Logger on SD card
• Support Azure IOT-Hub
• Support MQTT Client for cloud communication

 

Network functions, communication reliability, and easy configuration

ADAM-3600 features two independent Ethernet ports that can be used either as a switch or separated into WAN and LAN. This simplifies the connection of controllers in a daisy-chain topology without the need for additional switches over long distances. The controller supports failover mode for automatic switching to a backup channel in case of connection loss, for instance, from wired internet to 3G, which is critical for critical infrastructure applications. Additionally, modern VPN technologies are supported, including OpenVPN 2.4 with AES-256-CBC encryption and certificate-based authentication. The hardware device ID can be quickly set via a DIP switch on the front panel, facilitating initial configuration and enabling remote device configuration over the network.

 

Operation modes and functions of the ADAM-3600

ADAM-3600 stands out with its versatility, providing data acquisition, telemetry transmission, object communication for control, and programmable logic controller functions. Each function has its own development environment.

The device also operates as a traditional Data Acquisition and Transmission Unit (DATU) with the capability of preprocessing data, such as calculating root mean square deviation. Data can be stored on an SD card when there is no internet connection and transmitted to the server once the connection is restored. The MQTT protocol allows direct data collection into cloud services. Device configuration is done in the graphical environment of EdgeLink Studio, greatly simplifying deployment.

ADAM-3600 EdgeLink supported functions (version:v2.8.3r2): 

A. Project Configuration incl.: Device Model, Excel Import/Export, Show Tag Count, iCDManager, Export to WISE-Edge365, Online Monitor, Device Search, Upload Project, Update image, Cellular Password setting, DataLogger, Time & Data, Reboot

B. DataCenter incl.: IO Tag, Add Tag, Tag Value Setting, SystemTag, Calculation Tag, UserTag

C. SDK: DCTag SDK, DataLogger SDK, Board Resource SDK

D. Intelligent: KW Eclr (Multipro 5.35), Event Center, VCOM Agent

E. DAQ Driver: PLC Driver, Meters Driver, SQL, MODBUS, DNP3 Master, zigbee, ODBC, JDBC, DL645, IEC 104, IEC 101, IEC 103, OPC UA Client, BACnetIP, BACnet MS/TP, SNMP

F. Firewall incl. Rout Setting, Network Priority Setting, Port Forwarding Setting, NAT Setting

G. VCOM

H. Data Storage: Data Logger, Periodically Backup, AdvUDBackup, Enable or Disable by Tag, ValueChange Backup, DataBackup, FTP Server, SQL Server, MySQL, ORACLE

I. Service: Modbus Gateway, Modbus Server, IEC 60870-104 Server, DNP3 Outstation, WASCADA (WebAccess), BACnet Server, OPC UA Server, Data Transfer

J. EventManager: EventSource - TagChange, Action - Send SMS, Action - Send Mail, Action - Write Tag

K. KW Setting

L. Connectivity: ActiveConnection, Dandelion VPN, Advantech/VPN, EdgeLink/VPN, WebAccess/VPN, remote.it, Serial Port Bridge

M. Network Setting: LAN(IPv4/IPv6), Connection Detection, Wi-Fi, Supported Modules, BSSID, Static IP, Connection Detection, AP, Cellular, Connection Detection, OpenVPN, L2TP/Ipsec, PPPOE, Bridge DHCP Server, LED Setting, Time Sync Setting (NTP/GPS), GPS Setting, SMTP Setting, Service Control, SSH, HTTPS, Telnet, FTP Server

 

Programmable Logic Controller

The firmware of ADAM-3600 is based on RT Linux — a specialized real-time operating system with open access for developers, providing root access. This enables the implementation of custom solutions using system programming languages. Advantech provides an SDK for C/C++, along with a development environment and Toolchain for building projects on Linux. One of the popular use cases for ADAM-3600 is monitoring and controlling drilling and pumping stations, including data collection on parameters such as temperature, oil pressure, flow rate, and other pump equipment metrics. The device connects to sensors via wired and wireless interfaces, facilitating data collection and integration with SCADA systems for efficient industrial process management.

 

Specifications

Download ADAM-3600 Specification in PDF [ENG]

Table 1 - ADAM-3600 specifications

Model	ADAM-3600-C2GL1A1E
Analog input
Channels	8
Input Range	±10 V, ±2.5 V, 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA
Isolation Protection	2,000 VDC
lnput Type	V, mA
Resolution(Bits)	16-bit
Digital Input
Channels	8
Digital Filter	3 ms
Input Voltage	Wet Contact; Logic Level 0: 0~+5 V; Logic Level 1: +11~30V
Isolation Protection	2,000 VDC
Digital Output
Channels	4
Isolation Protection	2,000 VDC
Voltage Rating	8~30 VDC
Environment
Isolation Voltage	2,000 VDC
Operating Temperature	-40~70 °C (-40~158 °F)
Relative Humidity	5~95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-40~85 °C (-40~185 °F)
Ethernet
Speed	10/100 Mbps
Expansion Function
Interface	1 x Full-size mini PCIe 2.0
SIM card slot	Nano SIM card
General
Protocol	IEC61131-3&C
Hardware
Certification	CE, FCC class A
CPU	Cortex-A8 AM3352
Expansion	1 x Full-size mPCIe Slot, 1 x Half-size mPCIe Slot2
I/O	1 x RS232/485, 2 x RS485, 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x LAN,1 x VGA
LAN	2 x 10/100 Mbps
LED Indicators	PWR, RUN / ERROR,TX1, RX1, TX2, RX2, I/O
Memory	256MB, Battery Backup RAM 32K
OS Support	Linux
Power Consumption	5 W @ 24 VDC
Power Input	10~30 VDC
Storage	1GB MicroSD card, SD card slot (optional)
Video Port	VGA
I/O Interface
Displays	1 x VGA
Expansion	1 x Full-size mPCIe Slot, 1 x Half-size mPCIe Slot
Power Connector	1 x 12-Pin Terminal Block
Serial Ports	1 x RS-232/485 (DB9), 2 x RS-485 (Terminal Block)
USB Ports	1 x USB 2.0
Isolated Digital Input
Channels	8
Serial Communication
Data Signals	RS-232: TxD, RxD, GND; RS-485: Data+, Data-
Wireless Communication
Standard(Technology)	WIFI, LTE

 

Programmable Logic Controller

The firmware of ADAM-3600 is based on RT Linux — a specialized real-time operating system with open access for developers, providing root access. This enables the implementation of custom solutions using system programming languages. Advantech provides an SDK for C/C++, along with a development environment and Toolchain for building projects on Linux. One of the popular use cases for ADAM-3600 is monitoring and controlling drilling and pumping stations, including data collection on parameters such as temperature, oil pressure, flow rate, and other pump equipment metrics. The device connects to sensors via wired and wireless interfaces, facilitating data collection and integration with SCADA systems for efficient industrial process management.

Supported Celluar Modules: EWM-C109F601E(Advantech)(EOL), EWM-C109F6G1E(Advantech)(EOL), CU101-GL(UNICOM), EC20CEFA-512-STD(Quectel), EC25EFA-512-STD(Quectel), EC25-J(Quectel),
BG96 NB-IOT(Quectel), EC200S iot (Quectel), EWM-C117FL04E(Advantech), EWM-C117FL06E(Advantech), EWM-C118HD01E(Advantech), EWM-C128FG01E(Advantech), EWM-C176FL07E(Advantech),
MC509-a V2(Huawei)(EOL), MDG100, MDG200, ME3630-J2A, ME3630-J2AS(ZTE), ME3760(ZTE), ME909S-120(Huawei), ME909S-821(Huawei), NL668, 968AD00589(Quectel EG25-G), MU609(Huawei)(EOL),
MU709S-2(Huawei), UC20GB-128-STD(Quectel), FM150-AE  QMI(wwan0), RM500Q-GL

Supported Wifi Modules: EWM-W150H02E(RT5390), 96PD-RYUW131, RS9113-NB0-S0N, RS9113-NBZ-D3N, RYWDB00(RS9116), EWM-W172H01E, EWM-W172.

 

Table 2 - Intelligent Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) expansion modules

The ADAM-3600 device includes only the main unit. Additional modules need to be bought separately. You can find the available modules in the table below. 

Model	Category	Channel	Part Number
ADAM-3617	Analog input module	4	ADAM-3617-AE
ADAM-3618	Analog input module	4, thermocouple	ADAM-3618-AE
ADAM-3624	Analog output module	4	ADAM-3624-AE
ADAM-3651	Digital input module	8	ADAM-3651-AE
ADAM-3656	Digital output module	8	ADAM-3656-AE
ADAM-3613	Analog input module	4, RTD	ADAM-3613-AE
ADAM-3668	Relay module	4	ADAM-3668-AE
Analog Input
Signal Input	Differential
Sampling Rate	10 Hz
Voltage Input	±10 V, ±2.5 V
Input Current	0~20 mA, 4~20 mA
Sensor Input	Thermocouple (type J, K, T, E, R, S, B) RTD (Pt100, Pt1000, Balco 500, Ni 518)
Resolution	16-bit
Analog Output
Output Voltage	0~10 V
Output Current	0~20 mA, 4~20 mA
Resolution	12-bit
Digital Input
Input Type	Sink
Rated Voltage	12/24 VDC
Logic “0” Voltage	0~5 VDC
Logic “1” Voltage	11~30 VDC
Digital Output
Output Type	Open collect
Output Voltage	8~30 VDC @ max 200 mA