SeaLevel ACB-232.LPCI User Manual

SeaLevel ACB-232.LPCI User Manual

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ACB-232.LPCI™
User Manual | 5103
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© Sealevel Systems, Inc.
5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021

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  • Page 1 ACB-232.LPCI™ User Manual | 5103 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ..................... 12 APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ......................13 APPENDIX D – SILK SCREEN ..........................14 APPENDIX E – COMPLIANCE NOTICES ......................15 WARRANTY ................................ 16 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The ACB-232.LPCI adapter provides the PC with a single channel multi-protocol serial interface utilizing the Zilog Z85230 (ESCC™), which is suitable for the most popular communication protocols including HDLC/SDLC, X.25, Bi-Sync, Mono-Sync, and asynchronous. The ACB-232.LPCI is compliant with EIA/TIA-232E.
  • Page 4: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started What’s Included The ACB-232.LPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier. • ACB-232.LPCI Adapter • Standard PCI Profile Bracket 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: Software Installation

    6. Proceed with the physical installation of your SeaLINK USB serial adapter. Windows NT is not USB aware and thus cannot support this device. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    2. Remove the PC case cover. 3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover. 4. Gently insert the ACB-232.LPCI into the slot. Make sure the adapter is seated properly. 5. Replace the screw. 6. Replace the cover.
  • Page 7: Technical Description

    Technical Description The ACB-232.LPCI utilizes the Zilog 85230 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 85230 ESCC chip. Features •...
  • Page 8 RI- is connected to Port B CTS on the 85230 only when this bit is set to a 1. If 9015 compatibility is required, this bit must be set as part of the SCC initialization. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 9 RTS to CTS and RI. Also, connect DCD to DTR and DSR. Terminating these pins, if not used, will help insure you get the best performance from your adapter. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    +12VDC -12VDC +5VDC Rating 50mA 50mA 350mA Physical Dimensions Board length 4.721 inches (11.99 cm) Board height including Goldfingers 2.536 inches (6.44 cm) Board height excluding Goldfingers 2.211 inches (5.62 cm) © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 11: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    No two adapters can occupy the same I/O address. 5. Try the Sealevel Systems adapter with a unique IRQ. While the Sealevel Systems adapter does allow the sharing of IRQs, many other adapters (i.e., SCSI adapters and on-board serial ports) do not.
  • Page 12: Appendix B - How To Get Assistance

    When calling for technical assistance, please have your user manual and current adapter settings. 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 13: Appendix C - Electrical Interface

    -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. © Sealevel Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14: Appendix D - Silk Screen

    Appendix D – Silk Screen © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 15: Appendix E - 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. 5103 Manual | SL9075 7/2021...
  • Page 16: 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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