SeaLevel SeaLINK+8.Ultra User Manual

SeaLevel SeaLINK+8.Ultra User Manual

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SeaLINK+8.Ultra
Users Manual
Part # 4803
Sealevel Systems, Inc.
Telephone: 864.843.4343
155 Technology Place
Fax: 864.843.3067
Liberty, SC 29657 USA
www.sealevel.com

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  • Page 1 SeaLINK+8.Ultra Users Manual Part # 4803 Sealevel Systems, Inc. Telephone: 864.843.4343 155 Technology Place Fax: 864.843.3067 Liberty, SC 29657 USA www.sealevel.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OMMUNICATIONS E – B ....................13 PPENDIX ANEL F - C ................14 PPENDIX OMPLIANCE OTICES ..............14 EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS OMMISSION TATEMENT EMC D ......................14 IRECTIVE TATEMENT ......................... 15 ARRANTY © Revision May 26, 2004 Sealevel Systems, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    RS-485 is optimized for ‘Multi-Drop’ or ‘Party-line’ operations selecting data from multiple peripherals (as many as 31 devices can be connected on an RS-485 bus). What’s Included The SEALINK+8.ULTRA is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier. •...
  • Page 4: Card Setup

    Card Setup Card Setup Electrical Interface Selection Each port on the SEALINK+8.ULTRA has the ability to be used in RS-422/485. This is selectable using the software setup utility and correctly configuring DIP-switches S1-S4. RS-232 RS-422/485 RS-422/485 No termination RS-485 Enable Modes RS-485 is ideal for multi-drop or network environments.
  • Page 5: Software Installation

    Software Installation Software Installation Unlike most other adapters, the SeaLINK+8.Ultra may physically be connected before the software has been installed. To completely install the adapter attach a 10/100 Base T Ethernet cable to the appropriate connector, make the connections for your serial port and connect the provided AC adapter or provide 5 VDC at 1A.
  • Page 6: Device Configuration With Linux

    Defaults". You will be prompted for a username and password. For the username, enter "debug". In the password field, type the MAC address of the unit, located either on the summary page or on the label on the device. The MAC address should be entered without formatting such as dashes or spaces. Sealevel Systems SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 4...
  • Page 7: Windows Device Driver Configuration

    PC Users with a basic understanding of Windows can follow the steps below to be up and running in minutes. More information is available in the full User’s Guide and on the Sealevel Systems, Inc. website. Confirm the following: •...
  • Page 8: Linux Device Driver Installation

    To access a serial port using Raw Data mode, open a TCP socket to the device’s IP address on port 4760, which corresponds to the serial port on the device. Only one client can open each serial port at a time. All further socket requests to a TCP port will be denied. Sealevel Systems SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 6...
  • Page 9: Technical Description

    Technical Description Technical Description The Sealevel Systems SEALINK+4.Ultra provides a PCI interface adapter with 8 RS-232/422/485 asynchronous serial ports for industrial automation and control applications. Connector Pin Assignments RS-422/485 (DB 9 Male) Signal Name Pin # Mode Ground TX +...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Non-Condensing Non-Condensing Manufacturing All Sealevel Systems 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 SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 8...
  • Page 11: Appendixa - Troubleshooting

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Appendix A - Troubleshooting Sealevel Software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and will be used in the troubleshooting procedures. Using this software and following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems, without the need to call Technical Support.
  • Page 12: Appendixb - How T O Get Assistance

    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.asp.
  • Page 13: Appendixc - Electrical Interface

    +10 volts) represents a binary 0 (space) and -12 volts (-3 to -10 volts) denote a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification define two types of interface circuits Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE). The Sealevel Systems Adapter is a DTE interface. RS-422 The RS-422 specification defines the electrical characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits.
  • Page 14: Appendixd - Asynchronous Communications

    The communication parameters are baud rate, parity, number of data bits per character, and stop bits (i.e. 9600,N,8,1). Sealevel Systems SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 12...
  • Page 15: Appendixe - Back Panel

    Appendix E Back Panel Appendix E – Back Panel Sealevel Systems SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 13...
  • Page 16: Appendixf - Compliance Notices

    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 SeaLink+8.Ultra Page 14...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    (RMA) number. The Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to Sealevel, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable.

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