CD. Select the Digital I/O software drivers and install SeaIO prior to installing hardware. After installing the software, connect the power adapter and USB cable to the SeaPORT PIO-96. In the event that the hardware is installed first, the “Found new hardware wizard” will request a driver disk.
Specifications Technical Description The SeaPORT PIO-96 provides 96 channels of digital I/O configurable as inputs or outputs. Applications include PC based control and automation of sensors, switches, satellite antenna control systems, video and audio studio automation, security control systems, and other industrial automation.
64 mA, while each output can source up to 32 mA. The SeaPORT PIO-96 requires a 5V power source and is shipped with a 5V power supply rated at 2.4 A. The device uses 500mA leaving 1900 mA for outputs.
Port Resistor Port Port A1 Port A3 Port B1 Port B3 Port C1 Port C3 Port A2 RP12 Port A4 Port B2 RP11 Port B4 Port C2 RP10 Port C4 Figure 2-Pull Up Resistors Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PIO-96 Page 4...
Specifications Banks and Ports The SeaPORT PIO-96 has four 50-pin headers. Each 50-pin header is a bank of three ports, comprising a total of twelve eight bit ports. Each port is eight bits wide and may be configured as an input or output port. Figure 3 below gives the bank and port organization.
Each of the four 50 pin ribbon cable headers has the following pin out as shown in Figure 4. Description Pin # Port A Port B Port C All Even pins Figure 4-50 Pin Header/Ribbon Cable Pin out Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PIO-96 Page 6...
Windows environments. The following section is designed to help the customer understand the API connection to the actual I/O for the SeaPORT PIO-96. Complete documentation of the API can be found in the SeaI/O help file. Presetting an Output Port: Each port has an output register associated with it.
The default settings are based on the settings in the control panel application when last changed and saved after re-booting. Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PIO-96 Page 8...
(-4º to 158º F) Humidity Range 10 to 90% R.H. 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing Non-Condensing Power Consumption Supply line +5 VDC Rating 500 mA Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated) Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PIO-96 Page 12...
3. Use the SeaIO control panel applet for card identification and configuration. If these steps do not solve your problem, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, (864) 843-4343. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00AM-5PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 3. Sealevel Systems provides an FAQ section on its web site. Please refer to this to answer many common questions. This section can be found at http://www.sealevel.com/faq.htm...
Always use cabling provided with this product if possible. If no cable is provided or if an alternate cable is required, use high quality shielded cabling to maintain compliance with FCC/EMC directives. Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PIO-96 Page 16...
Sealevel Systems, Inc. provides a limited lifetime warranty. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time, Sealevel Systems will, at it’s option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or disaster.
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