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. •...
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.
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.
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...
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: •...
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...
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 +...
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...
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.
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.
+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.
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...
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...
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