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REL-16
User Manual | 3095
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© Sealevel Systems, Inc.
3095 Manual | SL9027 9/2022

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  • Page 1 REL-16 User Manual | 3095 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3095 Manual | SL9027 9/2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ............................................2 INTRODUCTION ........................................... 3 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ......................................4 CARD SETUP ............................................6 INSTALLATION ............................................7 PROGRAMMING THE REL-16 ......................................10 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS ....................................13 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................14 EXAMPLE CIRCUITS ......................................... 15 APPENDIX A – TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................... 16 APPENDIX B –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The REL-16 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.

  • Page 4: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started What’s Included The REL-16 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • REL-16 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 Optional Items Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the REL-16 to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling (864) 843-4343.

  • Page 6: Card Setup

    Address Selection The REL-16 occupies at total of 2 I/O locations. The DIP-switch (SW1) is used to set the base address for these locations. Be careful when selecting the base address as some selections conflict with existing PC ports.

  • Page 7: 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 8 To set up Linux to automatically load the driver; refer to a Linux manual concerning your specific distribution for help. 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.
  • Page 9 Remove the PC case cover. Locate an available 5V PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover. Gently insert the REL-16 adapter into the slot. Make sure that the adapter is seated properly. After the adapter has been installed, the cables should be routed thru the opening in the bracket.

  • Page 10: Programming The Rel-16

    3095 specifically. Complete documentation of the API can be found in its accompanying help file. Digital I/O Interface The REL-16 provides two output ports. The ports, which are reed relay output ports, are organized as ports A and B. Assuming an I/O address of 302 Hex the following table shows the Port Addresses.
  • Page 11 PROGRAMMING THE REL-16, CONTINUED Base Address Decimal Mode Unused Port A Address Reed Relay Output Port Port B Address Output Ports (Reed Relay) Reed relays provide very high quality, long life, low current (10 Watt maximum), dry contact switch closures.
  • Page 12 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 provides Function Port Port Port Type Available Address Base + 0 Unused...

  • Page 13: Electrical Characteristics

    Writing the Outputs: The output ports are the only ports that can be written. The relays on a standard REL-16 are normally open. To close a relay a one must be written to the appropriate bit. Register Description Address Mode...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    4.2 inches (10.7 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 15: Example Circuits

    Example Circuits Output Circuit © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3095 Manual | SL9027 9/2022...

  • Page 16: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Appendix C - Silk Screen - 3095 Pcb

    Appendix C – Silk Screen – 3095 PCB © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3095 Manual | SL9027 9/2022...

  • Page 19: Appendix D - 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. 8004 Manual | SL9022 9/2021...

  • 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.

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