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All eI/O modules are shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for a replacement. eI/O Data Acquisition Module Sealevel SeaMAX Software CD Do not connect the I/O module to the host until the software is installed.
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Sealevel eI/O™ modules offer powerful data acquisition solutions that are perfect for a wide range of applications and environments with easy interfacing to computers, controllers, and PLCs. eI/O modules are available in various digital, analog, and serial I/O configurations. Each eI/O model is designed for maximum flexibility and easy field wiring.
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Depending on the interface type, your eI/O module may include additional accessories. Included accessories are listed below. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) by calling our sales team at (864) 843-4343. CAT5 Patch Cable (Part# CA246) Standard 7' CAT5 UTP Patch Cable (RJ45).
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9-30VDC source using the screw terminals on the side of the unit. Sealevel offers several power supply choices to make connection easy (see the Accessories chapter at the end of this document). The eI/O PoE units are Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af-2003) Power over Ethernet devices. This allows power and data to be transferred over a single CAT5 cable and eliminates the need for an external power supply.
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The SeaMAX Suite is a collection of configuration/diagnostic utilities and software libraries that enable rapid application development. The SeaMAX API, included in the SeaMAX Suite, provides a common API for Sealevel eI/O and SeaDAC data acquisition modules. SeaMAX is designed to simplify application development by requiring little knowledge of the underlying communication protocols of these devices and replacing low-level programming.
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Proceed with installing the SeaMAX Software Suite using the software disk that was included with your Sealevel I/O module. Software drivers are also available on the product webpage on the Sealevel website at www.sealevel.com. To install Sealevel Systems software, you must log in as an administrator or have administrator privileges in Windows.
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Windows Vista and newer operating systems, it will be found in the „Programs and Features‟ list. 3. Navigate to the Device Manager and remove the Sealevel digital I/O adapter by right clicking on the line item under „SeaI/O Device‟ and choosing „Uninstall‟.
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Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7. When you run the MaxSSD utility (Start All Programs Sealevel Systems SeaMAX MaxSSD Configuration Utility) it will default to the “Host PC Configuration” tab. This tab allows the user to choose the initial communication settings for the connected I/O device.
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The „Digital IO‟ tab of MaxSSD is displayed when using Sealevel I/O devices featuring discrete inputs and outputs. It displays the device‟s current input and/or output status in an intuitive and usable manner. When banks of inputs are displayed, the status LEDs update on each of the banks automatically.
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6. Refer to the Troubleshooting Ethernet eI/O Modules section on the following page for additional steps regarding eI/O modules. 7. If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact Sealevel Technical Support. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
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PC on the same subnet. Adjust the eI/O module‟s IP address and Netmask using the Ethernet Config utility (Start All Programs Sealevel Systems SeaMAX Ethernet Configuration Tool) installed with SeaMAX. Then restore the PC‟s network settings.
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The module list should refresh, indicating that your changes were successful. Start MaxSSD (Start All Programs Sealevel Systems SeaMAX MaxSSD Configuration Utility) and choose the correct IP address to communicate with the eI/O module. Ensure a successful Get operation (refer to the MaxSSD section of this manual for more information).
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(without the quotation marks and hit enter. You will then see a command prompt (ie. c:\documents and settings\name>). Once you are at the command prompt, browse to your SeaMAX folder. The default location is “C:\Program Files\Sealevel Systems\SeaMAX\”. Your *.hex file will need to be saved to this folder as well.
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The above should only be performed if you (1) really feel the update is required and (2) you feel confident in your ability to perform the update. Once the firmware has been erased, you must either be able to re-program it locally or send it back to SeaLevel Systems, Inc. for reprogramming.
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Exercise caution when performing a firemware upgrade to ensure that the process does not get interrupted until the process completes. Once the firmware has been erased, you must either be able to re-program it locally or send it back to Sealevel Systems, Inc. for reprogramming.
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When calling for technical assistance, please have the device installed and ready to run diagnostics. If possible, have your user manual and current settings ready. 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.