Advantech ADAM 5510EKW/TP 8-Slot Ethernet-Enabled SoftLogic Controller

The Advantech ADAM-5510EKW/TP is an 8-slot Ethernet-enabled SoftLogic controller purpose-built for industrial automation and real-time process control. It combines a 16-bit 80188 microprocessor with ROM-DOS operating system and ProConOS runtime engine to deliver deterministic IEC-61131-3 compliant programming across Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text, and Instruction List languages.

Technical Specifications

Processing & Memory

• CPU: 16-bit 80188 microprocessor


• Operating System: ROM-DOS with ProConOS runtime


• Flash Memory: 1.5 MB total (960 KB user application capacity)


• Flash ROM: 256 KB


• SRAM: 640 KB with 17–384 KB battery-backed retention


• User Program Storage: Up to 960 KB Connectivity & Communication


• Ethernet: 10/100Base-T RJ-45


• Serial Ports: COM1 (RS-232/485), COM2 (RS-485), COM3 (RS-232 reserved), COM4 (RS-232/485)


• Baud Rates: 9600, 19200, 38400 bps up to 115.2 kbps


• Protocols: Modbus/RTU (Master/Slave), Modbus/TCP (Server/Client)


• RS-485 Nodes: Up to 31 per port; 256 in daisy-chain configuration I/O & Expansion


• Expansion Slots: 8 I/O slots


• Maximum Local I/O: 128 points


• Module Support: Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital Input, Digital Output, Counter Function Blocks


• Module Family: ADAM-5000 series compatible System Reliability


• Watchdog Timer: OS, application, and communication watchdog types


• Real-time Clock: Yes


• Power Input: 10–30 VDC unregulated


• Power Consumption: 1.0 W (CPU only); 4 W @ 24 VDC without I/O modules

Key Features

• Multi-language IEC-61131-3 programming via KW MULTIPROG® development environment


• Battery-backed SRAM for data retention during power loss


• Dual Modbus protocol support with TCP/IP and serial master/slave capability


• Mixed serial interfaces for legacy and modern fieldbus integration


• Wide DC input range (10–30 VDC) for flexible power delivery

Typical Applications Manufacturing process automation, distributed control networks, remote monitoring systems, and legacy industrial equipment modernization requiring deterministic logic control with Ethernet connectivity.

Compatibility & Integration Fully compatible with ADAM-5000 series modular I/O. Supports Modbus RTU over RS-232/485 and Modbus TCP over Ethernet for seamless integration with SCADA, HMI, and third-party control systems.