Product Phase-out Notice
This statement is to announce the phase-out of Advantechs Remote IO module, ADAM-4118-AE.
ADAM-4118-AE is going to be phased out. A last-buy period of 2 months is provided to make sure necessary
stock is reserved.
Last-buy Period
Jan.31,2020 ~ Mar.31,2020
Suggested Replacement
ADAM-4118-B
Comparison Table
ADAM-4118-B is designed to be comatible with ADAM-4118-AE in pin assignment and functions.
Furthermore, some specifications are enhanced and new features are added. The main enhancements are
listed in the following comparison table
Switch Settings
To simplify the jumper settings, for the ADAM-4118-B user can set whether the analog input type is
voltage or current by adjusting the switch instead of opening the case
Micro USB interface
The ADAM micro USB interface can be adapted to a standard micro USB cable. Advantech also
provides 90° micro USB to type-A USB cable with a fixed hole (the cable is optional accessory 96PD-
YH3874) to enhance the connection stability.
ADAM/Apax. Net utility version
The new functions of ADAM-4118-B can be used with ADAM/Apax. Net Utility v2.05.11 B23 or later version
Jan.31,2020 ~ Mar.31,2020
Suggested Replacement
ADAM-4118-B
Comparison Table
ADAM-4118-B is designed to be comatible with ADAM-4118-AE in pin assignment and functions.
Furthermore, some specifications are enhanced and new features are added. The main enhancements are
listed in the following comparison table
ADAM-4118-AE | ADAM-4118-B | |
Communication Interface | RS-485 | RS-485, Micro USB |
Current/ Thermalcouple (Voltage) input range switch |
Jumper setting (open the case the set up) |
Switch setting (do not need to open the case) |
Switch Settings
To simplify the jumper settings, for the ADAM-4118-B user can set whether the analog input type is
voltage or current by adjusting the switch instead of opening the case
Switch | SW1 | SW2 |
Analog Input Channel | CH0 CH1 CH2 CH3 | CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 |
Switch ON | Current Input Mode | |
Switch OFF (default) | Thermocouple (Voltage) input mode |
Micro USB interface
The ADAM micro USB interface can be adapted to a standard micro USB cable. Advantech also
provides 90° micro USB to type-A USB cable with a fixed hole (the cable is optional accessory 96PD-
YH3874) to enhance the connection stability.
ADAM/Apax. Net utility version
The new functions of ADAM-4118-B can be used with ADAM/Apax. Net Utility v2.05.11 B23 or later version