Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for SeaLevel SeaLINK+8.VC
Summary of Contents for SeaLevel SeaLINK+8.VC
- Page 1 SeaLINK+8.VC User Manual | 2807 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS ............................................2 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 3 SEALEVEL USB SERIAL I/O PRODUCT FAMILY ................................4 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ......................................5 OPTIONAL ITEMS ..........................................6 INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION ....................................7 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................8 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................ 9 INTERFACE SELECTION ........................................10 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS .................................... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems SeaLINK+8.VC (Item# 2807) is a USB device that equips the PC with eight RS-232 or RS-485 Asynchronous serial ports. The SeaLINK+8.VC supports RS-232 data rates up to 115.2K bps and RS-485 data rates up to 921.6K bps. The box does not need to be opened nor are there any dipswitches to set. -
Page 4: Sealevel Usb Serial I/O Product Family
Sealevel USB Serial I/O Product Family Model # Part # Description SeaLINK+232 2101 - 1-Port RS-232 DB25 SeaLINK+232 2105 - 1-Port RS-232 DB9 SeaLINK+485 2102 - 1-Port RS-422/485/530 DB25 SeaLINK+232I 2103 - 1-Port Isolated RS-232 DB25 SeaLINK+485I 2104 - 1-Port Isolated RS-422/485/530 DB25... -
Page 5: Before You Get Started
Before You Get Started What’s Included The SeaLINK+8.VC is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • Item# 2807 – SeaLINK+8.VC USB 8-Port Serial Device • Item# CA179 – 72” USB ‘A’ to ‘B’ Device Cable •... -
Page 6: Optional Items
Preconfigured for use with the SeaLINK+8.VC, this modular adapter converts the RJ45 RS-232 pinout from the SeaLINK+8.VC to a DB9 male RS-232 serial port. Standard CAT5 patch cables can be used to extend the serial port up to 50 feet away from the SeaLINK+8.VC…... -
Page 7: Installation & Configuration
You are now ready to proceed with connecting the 2807 to your system. Refer to the Hardware Installation section for details. Windows NT is not USB aware and thus cannot support this device. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 8: Hardware Installation
This is a limitation in the way Windows installs USB serial devices. The installation will repeat twice for each COM port (a total of 16 times on the SeaLINK+8.VC). This is a limitation in the way Windows installs external serial devices. -
Page 9: Technical Description
Technical Description The SeaLINK+8.VC utilizes eight USB UARTs. These chips feature programmable baud rate, data format, 128-byte Dual Port TX Buffer, and 384-byte Dual Port RX Buffer. The transceivers support data rates up to 921.6K bps. Connector Pin Assignments (RJ45) -
Page 10: Interface Selection
Configured for 5VDC input power using a 2.1mm DC jack • Item# 2807-DC12 Configured for 12VDC input power using a 1.3mm DC jack • Item# 2807-DC24 Configured for 24VDC input power using a 1.3mm DC jack © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... - Page 11 INTERFACE SELECTION, CONTINUED Optional RJ45 to DB9 RS-232 Adapter Preconfigured for use with Sealevel USB RJ45-enabled serial adapters, the RJ45 to DB9 modular adapter (item# RJ9P-232) converts the RJ45 RS-232 pin out to a DB9 male RS-232 serial port. Standard CAT5 patch cables can be used to extend the serial port up to 50 feet away from the RJ45 port.
-
Page 12: Electrical Characteristics
Housed in rugged, attractive plastic enclosure • Integrates transmit and receive LED indicators on each port • High-retention USB type “B” connector prevents accidental disconnection of USB cable • Powered by USB connection © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 13: Specifications
1.7 inches (4.32 cm) 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, Inc. -
Page 14: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
The loopback test first transmits a HEX pattern, 55AA, and then an ASCII string of data. If this test passes, then the SeaLINK+8.VC is ready for use in your application. Always use the Sealevel Systems diagnostic software when troubleshooting a problem. This will eliminate any software issues from the equation. -
Page 15: 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 16: 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. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 17: 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. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 18: Appendix E - Silk-Screen - 2807 Pcb
Appendix E – Silk-Screen - 2807 PCB © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 19: 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. 2807 Manual | SL9172 8/2021... -
Page 20: 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SeaLINK+8.VC and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers