Contents CONTENTS ............................................2 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 3 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ......................................4 INSTALLATION ............................................. 5 PROGRAMMING THE REL-16.PCI ..................................... 7 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................10 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................11 EXAMPLE CIRCUITS ......................................... 12 APPENDIX A – TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 13 APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE.................................. 14 APPENDIX C –...
Introduction Overview The REL-16.PCI provides 16 reed relay outputs. The outputs offer high quality, long life, low current (10 Watt maximum), dry contact switch closures. Reed relays are well suited for low current applications. The relays are normally open and will close when energized. The board is PCI bus specification 2.1 compliant.
(http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling (864) 843-4343. • DB-37 Male to DB-37 Female 6’ Cable - (Part Number CA112) This cable extends the DB-37 connector on the REL-16.PCI to six feet and is pinned one- to-one. • DB-37 Male/Female Terminal Block (Part Number TB02-KT) Break out serial and digital connectors to 37 screw terminals for easy field connection.
Linux releases. Also included is a series of files explaining proper Linux syntax and typical Linux serial implementations. For additional 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. For email support contact: mailto:support@sealevel.com.
Programming the REL-16.PCI Sealevel’s SeaI/O software is provided to assist in the development of reliable applications for the Sealevel Systems family of digital I/O adapters. The software also includes driver functions for use in accessing the I/O as well as helpful samples and utilities.
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+ 5 Volts + 12 Volts Direct Hardware Control In systems where the user’s program has direct access to the hardware (i.e., DOS) the table below gives the mapping and functions that the REL-16.PCI provides. Function Available Port Port Address...
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When using the API the actual value is returned not the complement of the value. Writing the Outputs The output ports are the only ports that can be written. The relays on a standard REL-16.PCI are normally open. To close a relay a one must be written to the appropriate bit.
-50º to 105º C 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 Requirements...
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Sealevel Software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and will be used in the troubleshooting procedures. By using this software and following these simple steps, most common problems can be eliminated without the need to call Technical Support.
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.
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.