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Relio R4
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Item# Relio R4
Sealevel Systems, Inc.
Sealevel.com
Phone 864.843.4343

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  • Page 1 Relio R4 User Manual Item# Relio R4 Sealevel Systems, Inc. Sealevel.com Phone 864.843.4343...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel I/O Connectors ..........................18 Mechanical Drawings ............................19 Getting Started ................................ 20 System Startup ..............................20 Where to Get Software ............................21 SeaCOM Windows Installation ..........................22 Upgrading to the current SeaCOM driver ......................23 ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 3 Appendix B – Electrical Interface ........................... 37 Appendix C – Asynchronous Communications ....................38 Appendix D - General Wiring Guidelines ......................39 Color Coding Wires ............................. 39 Wire Routing ................................ 39 Grouping Modules ............................... 39 Warranty .................................. 40 ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The Relio R4 is a solid-state 1U rackmount computer designed for applications requiring high reliability, I/O expansion, scalable processing and a long product lifecycle. The R4’s fanless and cable-less structure ensures extensive durability for long-term usage. The R4 differs from traditional industrial computer...

  • Page 5: Com Express Module/Ram Configuration Options

    Type 6 Standard Module with Intel 8GB DDR3 1333 Non-ECC Core i3 3217UE Ivy Bridge CPU R47008 IB-i7-3517UE Type 6 Standard Module with Intel 8GB DDR3 1333 Non-ECC Core i7 3517UE Ivy Bridge CPU ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 6: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started WHAT’S INCLUDED The R4 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel at 864.843.4343 for a replacement. • R4 Computer System • TR144-US AC/DC Power Supply – Desktop 100VAC-240VAC input, 24V 2.7A output w/AC power...

  • Page 7: Optional Items

    DB9 serial connection, including RS-232. The TB05 includes holes for board or panel mounting. The TB05 is designed to connect directly to the R4 DB9 serial ports or any cable with a DB9M connector. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 8 16 Channel Isolated DC Digital Inputs (3-30 VDC) (Part# 8510) The SeaRAQ 8510 expansion board adds 16 channels of isolated digital inputs designed for 3-30 VDC. The inputs are compatible with TTL signal levels. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 9 The SeaRAQ 6520 expansion board adds eight 4- 20 mA current loop transmitter outputs and is ideal for interfacing a wide variety of industrial process control and test equipment that use 4-20 mA signaling. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    If the application environment requires the computer to operate at 50 °C with steady state CPU usage greater than 50%, some additional cooling must be used to ensure safe operation of the electronics. Operating temperature is dependent on particular model. See the Operating Temperature Range section for model capabilities. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    (fed by above DC power supply). Acceptable System Input Voltage 18 VDC-36 VDC DC Current Rating (Dependent on COM 375 mA-4400 mA Express Module, input voltage, application software load and installed I/O cards) ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 12: Power Input

    COM Express module, peripheral devices and installed software. The connector at J12 is Kycon KPJX-4S. Use Kycon SPPX-4P connector. CKT # Signal Name Positive DC Power Negative DC Power Negative DC Power (GND) Positive DC Power (GND) ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 13: System Operation

    Automatic RS-485 enable/disable in hardware on Port 3 • • Uses Sealevel’s SeaCOM enhanced serial driver (Version 3.6.25 or newer) SERIAL PORT SETUP The R4 Serial Ports are assigned I/O addresses and IRQs by the COM Express module BIOS or by a “Plug-n- Play”...
  • Page 14 Many non-standard baud rates can be achieved by adjusting the Prescaler and Divisor. Contact Sealevel Systems Technical Support for assistance in determining the correct parameters for your application. Note that if you are using the SeaCOM for Windows driver, it will automatically select these parameters for you based on the baud rate you choose.
  • Page 15 See the Serviceable Parts section of the manual for steps to access the internal electronics. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 16 Connects the TX+ to RX+ for RS-485 two-wire operation. Connects the TX- to RX- for RS-485 two-wire operation. Termination, Pull-Up and Pull-Down may not be necessary depending on the equipment to which the R4 Port 3 is connecting. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 17: Cmos Battery

    Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To fulfill the requirements of EN 60950, the R4 incorporates two current-limiting devices (resistor and diode) in the battery power supply path. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 18: System Description

    System Description FRONT PANEL I/O CONNECTORS REAR PANEL I/O CONNECTORS ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Drawings

    MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Top View Front View Side view ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    The Base R4 computer system does not include a solid state drive or operating system. These can be added at the time of purchase and will be installed by Sealevel’s experienced technicians. If you purchase the computer with a solid state drive, the OS and all necessary software drivers will be preinstalled.

  • Page 21: Where To Get Software

    All Sealevel products are shipped with media containing the installers for each software package available. If the media is otherwise unavailable or if desired, the current versions of Sealevel software packages can be obtained from the Sealevel website (see following instructions). If you already have the Sealevel software, proceed to the Windows or Linux installation section.

  • Page 22: Seacom Windows Installation

    Sealevel software. 4. The following dialog box may appear. Click the OK button to continue. All Sealevel Systems software drivers have been fully tested by Sealevel. Clicking OK will not harm your system. 5. The following dialog box may appear, as shown below. Click the OK button to continue.

  • Page 23: Upgrading To The Current Seacom Driver

    Next follow the information presented on the screens that follow. Once the installation is complete, close the disk installation window. 7. Navigate to the Device Manager and remove the Sealevel adapter by right clicking on the line item choosing Uninstall. The adapter is often found under Other devices or under Multiport Serial Adapters as Comm Port Driver for 12000.

  • Page 24: Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual

    ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 25 You can access the Expansion cards with the Sealevel MaxSSD demonstration application. To access the I/O Expansion cards, launch the MaxSSD software application at the following location. Windows 7: Start Menu>>All Programs>>Sealevel Systems>>SeaMAX>>MaxSSD Configuration Utility 8.X: Start Menu>>[Type:]MaxSSD Configuration Utility[Enter] Once it is launched, change the COM Port in the Host PC Configuration tab to the COM Port that the RS-485 is enumerated as in device manager.
  • Page 26 Description section will populate with the device information and you will see a new tab. The type of I/O card that is at the Slave ID you chose will determine the name of this new tab. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual...
  • Page 27 If an 8520 card is at the Slave ID you chose, click on the “Digital IO” tab to see the I/O control buttons.Clicking on the pushbuttons will activate the relays. Each relay has a software indicator that shows its current state. Gray is OFF; Green is ON. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 28 You can go back to the SeaIO Configuration tab and select a different slave ID at any time. Controls for the 8521 I/O are shown below. Clicking on pushbuttons will activate the relays. Each relay has a software indicator that shows its current state. Gray is OFF; Green is ON. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 29 Controls for the 8510 I/O indicators are shown below. The software indicators correspond to each input bit; Gray means OFF. The indicators will turn Green when an input is activated by external stimulus. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...
  • Page 30 Controls for the 8511 I/O indicators are shown below. Software indicators correspond to reach input bit; Gray means OFF. The indicators will turn Green when an input is activated by external stimulus. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 31: Installing Searaq Modules

    1. Loosen screws to the blank plate to remove it. 2. Slide card down guide rails into socket. 3. Tighten screws on left and right of bracket to securely mount the card. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 32: Fixed Disk Drive Insertion And Removal

    Ensure the front Power LED is OFF before adding or removing the disk drive. To remove the disk drive, simply rotate the retaining screws counterclockwise and gently pull the drive handle to remove. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 33: Serviceable Parts

    4. Carefully remove the lid. 5. The Fuse, Serial Port configuration jumper, and Serial Port configuration DIP switch are now accessible. 6. To reassemble, carefully align the lid on top of the enclosure. Reinstall all screws. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 34: Serial Port 3 Configuration

    2. Once exposed, grip the fuse and wiggle it back and forth while pulling up until the fuse slides out of the holder. 3. Place the blades of the new fuse in the holder and press it straight down into the holder until the blades are completely hidden by the fuse holder contacts. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 35: Bios Considerations

    The display should now be working. If this does not work, contact Sealevel Systems Technical support. “PowerOn after PWR Failure” is a setting present in most BIOS. This setting determines if the computer boots when power is applied.

  • Page 36: Appendix A - Handling Instructions

    Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment. • Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. • Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners that are conductive. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 37: Appendix B - Electrical Interface

    (Tx+ to Rx+ and Tx- to Rx-). Four wire mode allows full duplex data transfers. RS-485 does not define a connector pin-out or a set of modem control signals. RS-485 does not define a physical connector. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 38: Appendix C - Asynchronous Communications

    The data rate and communication parameters for asynchronous communications have to be the same at both the transmitting and receiving ends. The communication parameters are baud rate, parity, number of data bits per character, and stop bits (i.e., 9600,N,8,1). ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual SL9260 06/2015...

  • Page 39: Appendix D - General Wiring Guidelines

    If practical, grouping similar modules together can help keep wiring segregated. For example, the left end of a unit could contain Analog modules, the middle could contain DC modules, and the right end could contain AC modules. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. R4 Manual...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    In the event of failure, Sealevel will repair or replace the product at Sealevel's sole discretion. Failures resulting from misapplication or misuse of the Product, failure to adhere to any specifications or instructions, or failure resulting from neglect, abuse, accidents, or acts of nature are not covered under this warranty.

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