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© Sealevel Systems, Inc.
7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021

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  • Page 1 COMM+8.LPCI User Manual | 7803 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE.................................. 13 APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ..................................14 APPENDIX D – ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ............................. 15 APPENDIX E – SILK-SCREEN ......................................16 APPENDIX F – COMPLIANCE NOTICES..................................17 WARRANTY ............................................18 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    MD1 "Low-Profile" specification as defined by PCISIG in PCI 2.2 "Low-Profile Addendum." The COMM+8.LPCI also features Universal Bus (3.3 and 5.0V) operation. The COMM+8.LPCI ships with a Low-Profile PCI bracket that will only work in a Low-Profile PCI slot. If you need a standard size PCI bracket, please order Item# 7803S.
  • Page 4: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started What’s Included The COMM+8.LPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier. • COMM+8.LPCI Serial I/O Adapter Item# 7803 ships with a Low-Profile PCI bracket Item# 7803S ships with a standard size PCI bracket •...
  • Page 5: Card Setup

    Card Setup Address and IRQ selection The COMM+8.LPCI is automatically assigned I/O addresses and IRQs by your motherboard BIOS or by a ‘Plug-n-Play’ Operating System. Adding or removing other hardware or moving the adapter to another slot may change the assignment of I/O addresses and IRQs.
  • Page 6 If your communications package allows the use of Baud rate divisors, choose the appropriate divisor from the following table: For this Data Rate Choose this Divisor 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19.2K bps 38.4K bps 57.6K bps 115.2K bps 230.4K bps 460.8K bps © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Linux releases. Also included is a series of files explaining proper Linux syntax and typical Linux serial implementations. For the most up to date information on the QNX4 software support, 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.
  • Page 8 4. Gently insert the PCI adapter into the slot. Make sure that the adapter is seated properly. 5. Replace the screw. (This is required to ensure FCC Part 15 compliance.) 6. Replace the cover. 7. Connect the power cord Installation is finished. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 9: Technical Description

    Technical Description The COMM+8.LPCI provides eight RS-232 ports from a single PCI slot. The board meets the requirements for the MD1 "Low-Profile" specification as defined by PCISIG in PCI 2.2 "Low-Profile Addendum." The COMM+8.LPCI also features Universal Bus (3.3 and 5.0V) operation.
  • Page 10 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION, CONTINUED DB-68 (Micro MDB-68 Female) Port # © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    10 to 90% R.H. 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. Power Consumption...
  • Page 12: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    4. Make sure the Sealevel Systems adapter is securely installed in a motherboard slot. 5. When running DOS or Windows 3.x refer to the supplied Sealevel Software and this User Manual to verify that the Sealevel Systems adapter is configured correctly. This software contains a diagnostic program ‘SSD’...
  • Page 13: Appendix B - How To Get Assistance

    If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 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 14: Appendix C - Electrical Interface

    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. © Sealevel Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15: Appendix D - 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, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 16: Appendix E - Silk-Screen

    Appendix E – Silk-Screen 2.536" 4.721" © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 17: Appendix F - 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, Inc. 7803 Manual | SL9067 9/2021...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    Sealevel's commitment to providing the best I/O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured I/O products. We are able to offer this warranty due to our control of manufacturing quality and the historically high reliability of our products in the field. Sealevel products are designed and manufactured at its Liberty, South Carolina facility, allowing direct control over product development, production, burn-in and testing.

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