Release 1.0 and included full hardware support for I/O devices. Release 2.0 coincided with JEIDA’s 4.1 release and is identical. The PC-ACB.MP adapter provides your portable PC with a single channel multi-protocol serial interface utilizing the Zilog Z85233 (ESCC™), which is suitable for the most popular communication protocols including HDLC/SDLC, X.25, Bi-Sync, Mono-Sync, and asynchronous.
Before You Get Started What’s Included The PC-ACB.MP is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier. • PC-ACB.MP PCMCIA Serial Interface Adapter • DB-25 cable assembly • Loopback Plug •...
Installation Hardware Installation Card and Socket Services must be loaded on the system prior to installing the PC-ACB.MP card. Card and Socket Services are supplied by the PCMCIA slot provider (i.e., the computer manufacturer or the PC adapter manufacturer). These may be in the form of a third-party add-on Card and Socket service (e.g., CardSoft’s CardWizard) or with your current operating system (e.g., Windows 95/98/NT/2000).
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Sealevel software driver database. Select the Part Number (3612) for your device from the listing in the Sealevel software driver database. Click the ‘Install Drivers’ button. The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper components.
Technical Description The PC-ACB.MP utilizes the Zilog 85233 Enhanced Serial Communications Controller (ESCC). This chip features programmable baud rate, data format and interrupt control. Refer to the ESCC User’s Manual for details on programming the 85233 ESCC chip. Features •...
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Technical Description, continued Interface Selection The PC-ACB.MP supports a variety of electrical interfaces. Refer to the Control and Status Register Definitions found in the Technical Description section of this manual for this bit description. There is line termination on RXD, RXC, and TXC in the following modes: RS-530, RS-530A, RS-485T, and V.35.
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...
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Sealevel Diagnostic Software is available to test the Sealevel Systems adapter and can be used in the troubleshooting procedures. Please contact Technical Support for more information in obtaining the diagnostic software before following the steps below. Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support can be reached at, (864) 843-4343.
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.
(space) and -12 volts (-3 to -10 volts) denotes a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification defines two type 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.
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.