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- Page 1 SeaLINK+485-DB9 User Manual Sealevel Systems, Inc. Sealevel.com Phone 864.843.4343 SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Attached USB Cable ......................... 13 Installation ..........................14 SeaCOM Software Installation ....................14 Direct Driver installation from the Sealevel disk ............... 17 Instructions for downloaded Software Installation ..............17 Upgrading to the current SeaCOM driver .................. 17 Hardware Installation ....................... 18 Verifying Installation ....................... - Page 3 Warranty ............................ 33 Warranty Policy ........................33 Non-Warranty Repair/Retest ..................... 33 How to Obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) ............. 33 ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 4: Before You Get Started
2107– USB to RS-485 Single Port Serial Interface Adapter Sealevel Software CD – SeaCOM Software and User Manual TB34 – DB9 Female to 5 Screw Terminals Warning - The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the product or the user could suffer serious injury. -
Page 5: Product Description
Product Description The Sealevel Systems SeaLINK+485-DB9 serial interface adapter provides the PC with a single USB to RS-485 asynchronous serial port providing a versatile interface for common RS-485 needs. The SeaLINK+485 connects to a PC’s external USB port, so it does not require opening the computer case. Resources such as IRQs and I/O addresses are also not utilized. -
Page 6: 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 Sealevel DB9 serial cards or any cable with a DB9M connector. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. - Page 7 Surge suppression is handled with balanced arrays of high-speed avalanche diodes that divert excess energies created by electrostatic discharges, faulty wiring or lightning away from network interface connections. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 8: Product Family
RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 peripherals. Unlike traditional UART-based devices, SeaLINK USB products use a state-machine architecture that reduces host processor overhead for faster, more reliable communications. Sealevel's SeaCOM software drivers and utilities make installation and operation easy using Windows and Linux operating systems. - Page 9 USB to 2-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface 2223-OEM Adapter 641U-OEM USB to RS-232 RJ4 Serial Interface Adapter 647U-OEM USB to RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter 681U-OEM USB to RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
- Page 10 5VDC Serial Peripherals USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter for Powering 2807-DC12 12VDC Serial Peripherals USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter for Powering 2807-DC24 24VDC Serial Peripherals ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 11: Electrical Specifications
Refer to Appendix C for cable length limitations. Pin # Signal Name Mode DATA+ Data Positive DATA- Data Negative DATA- Data Negative DATA+ Data Positive Ground Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
Rating 100 mA All Sealevel Systems, Inc. printed circuit boards are built to UL 94V0 rating and are 100% electrically tested. These printed circuit boards are solder mask over bare copper or solder mask over tin nickel. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. -
Page 13: Hardware Configuration
USB Type A connector, which is compatible with any available USB port on a host computer or USB hub. Self- powered hubs can be used as long as they provide a minimum of 100mA to each USB port. The 2107 is compatible with USB 2.0 ports and is USB 1.1 compliant. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 14: Installation
Installation Do not connect the device to a USB port until the software has been successfully installed. To install Sealevel Systems software, you must log in as an administrator or have administrator privileges in Windows. 1. Insert the Sealevel Software disk in to your optical drive. - Page 15 9. When the ‘Ready to Install the Program’ window appears, click the ‘Install’ button to install the software. The files will be automatically installed into the ‘C:\Program Files’ folder on your computer. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
- Page 16 10. The following dialog box may appear, as shown below. Click the ‘OK’ button to continue. All SeaCOM software and drivers have been fully tested by Sealevel. Clicking ‘Yes’ will not harm your system. 11. The following dialog box may appear, as shown below. Click the ‘OK’ button to continue.
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Page 17: Direct Driver Installation From The Sealevel Disk
OSs it will be found in the ‘Programs and Features’ list. 3. Navigate to the Device Manager and remove the Sealevel adapter by right clicking on the line item choosing ‘Uninstall’. Depending on your product, it can be found under either ‘Multiport Serial adapters’... -
Page 18: Hardware Installation
1. After the software installation is complete, plug the 2107 into an available USB port on the computer or USB hub. 2. A ‘Found New Hardware’ alert will appear above the system tray. 3. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ will appear. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... - Page 19 4. Choose ‘No, not this time’ and click ‘Next’ to proceed. 5. Choose ‘Install the software automatically’ and click ‘Next’. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
- Page 20 6. The ‘Hardware Wizard’ will search for the proper drivers; however, it may be interrupted by a message stating that the hardware has not passed Windows certification. Click ‘Continue Anyway’. All SeaCOM software and drivers have been fully tested by Sealevel. Clicking ‘Continue anyway’ will not harm your system. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc.
- Page 21 7. The appropriate drivers for your SeaLINK device and version of Windows will be installed as shown. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
- Page 22 9. When the ‘Found New Hardware’ alert informs you that your hardware is installed and ready to use, you can proceed with verifying the installation to check functionality and/or locate the COM port assignments, if necessary. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 23: Verifying Installation
5. You should now see the COM assignment with the associated COM number in parentheses. Your system will assign the next available COM number, which will vary by computer (COM4 as shown in this example). ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 24: Uninstall & Upgrade Instructions
4. In right pane near the bottom, expand the ‘Universal Serial Bus controllers’ section by clicking the ‘+’ symbol. 5. Locate the SeaLINK device in the listing, highlighted below. 6. Right click on the entry for the SeaLINK device and click ‘Uninstall’ in the fly out menu. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... - Page 25 Keep the device plugged 8. The window will refresh and the entry for the SeaLINK device will no longer appear. Proceed with removing the software on the following pages. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
- Page 26 Click the ‘Ok’ button on the dialog box. 7. If you are upgrading software, leave the SeaLINK device plugged in and follow the instructions in the ‘UPGRADING TO THE CURRENT SEACOM DRIVER’ section above. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011...
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Page 27: Appendix A - Handling Instructions
9. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment. 10. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam. 11. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners that are conductive. ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 28: Appendix B - Troubleshooting
Technical Support. Ensure that the Sealevel Systems SeaCOM software has been installed on the machine, so that the necessary files are in place to complete the installation. To confirm installation, click on the Windows ‘Start’ button and then select ‘All Programs’. -
Page 29: Appendix C - 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. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 30: Appendix D - 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. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 31: Appendix E - Cable Drawing
Appendix E – Cable Drawing ©Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2107 Manual SL9218 05/2011... -
Page 32: Appendix F - How To Get Assistance
The Sealevel website is an excellent resource located at www.sealevel.com. The most current software updates and user manuals are available via our homepage by clicking on the 'Drivers' or 'Manuals' links located under ‘Technical Support.’... -
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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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