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- Page 1 ULTRA 485.PCI User Manual | 7105 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ..................................15 APPENDIX D – ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ............................. 16 APPENDIX E – SILK SCREEN ......................................17 APPENDIX F – COMPLIANCE NOTICES..................................18 WARRANTY ............................................19 ................................................... © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems ULTRA 485.PCI is a one channel PCI Bus serial I/O adapter. It provides one field selectable RS-422/485/530 serial port supporting asynchronous data rates up to 460.8K bps. Choose the RS-422 mode for long distance device connections up to 4000ft. where noise immunity and high data integrity are essential. -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
Before You Get Started What’s Included The ULTRA 485.PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • ULTRA 485.PCI Serial I/O Adapter Advisory Conventions Warning The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the product, or the user could suffer serious injury. -
Page 5: Card Setup
Some communication software packages refer to RS-485 as RTS enable or RTS block mode transfer. One of the unique features of the ULTRA 485.PCI is the ability to be RS-485 compatible without the need for special software or drivers. This ability is especially useful in Windows and OS/2 environments where the lower level I/O control is abstracted from the application program. - Page 6 4800 bps 1200 bps 9600 bps 2400 bps 19.2K bps 4800 bps 57.6 K bps 14.4K bps 115.2 K bps 28.8K bps 230.4K bps 57.6 K bps 460.8K bps 115.2 K bps © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021...
- Page 7 460.8K bps Address and IRQ Selection The ULTRA 485.PCI is automatically assigned resources by your motherboard BIOS. Only the I/O address may be modified by the user. Adding or removing other hardware may change the assignment of I/O addresses and IRQs.
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Page 8: Installation
Only users running Windows 7 or newer should utilize these instructions for accessing and installing the appropriate driver via Sealevel’s website. If you are utilizing an operating system prior to Windows 7, please contact Sealevel by calling 864.843.4343 or emailing support@sealevel.com... - Page 9 For additional software support, including QNX, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, (864) 843- 4343. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For email support contact: support@sealevel.com.
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Page 10: Physical Installation
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. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021... -
Page 11: Technical Description
The Sealevel Systems ULTRA 485.PCI provides an additional asynchronous serial port, field selectable as RS-422/485/530 for industrial automation and control applications. The ULTRA 485.PCI utilizes the EXAR 16C850 UART. This chip features programmable baud rates, data format, interrupt control and an industry leading 128 byte FIFOs. -
Page 12: 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 13: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
No two adapters can occupy the same I/O address. Make sure the Sealevel Systems adapter is using a unique IRQ The IRQ is typically selected via an on-board header block. Refer to the section on Card Setup for help in choosing an I/O address and IRQ. -
Page 14: Appendix B - How To Get Assistance
If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 3. 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 15: Appendix C - Electrical Interface
The RS-530 specification defines 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 16: 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. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021... -
Page 17: Appendix E - Silk Screen
Appendix E – Silk Screen 2.8" 4.9" © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021... -
Page 18: 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. 7105 Manual | SL9052 7/2021... -
Page 19: 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.