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User Manual | 3551
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© Sealevel Systems, Inc.
3551 Manual | SL9122
9/2022

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  • Page 1 SIO-104 User Manual | 3551 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3551 Manual | SL9122 9/2022...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ..................... 14 APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ......................15 APPENDIX D – PC/104 ............................16 APPENDIX E – SILK SCREEN ..........................17 WARRANTY ................................ 18 ....................................© Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3551 Manual | SL9122 9/2022...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The SIO-104 is the ultimate single port RS-232 serial connection for your PC/104 application. The SIO-104 utilizes the Exar 16C850, which provides 128-byte, transmit and receive FIFOs. These larger buffers allow error free operation even in high-speed applications. © Sealevel Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started What’s Included The SIO-I04 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier. (1) SIO-104 Serial Interface Adapter • • (1) Nylon Mounting Hardware Kit (PC304-NK) Advisory Conventions...
  • Page 5: Card Setup

    The SIO-104 contains several jumper straps for each port, which must be set for proper operation. Address Selection The SIO-104 occupies eight consecutive I/O locations. A DIP-switch is used to set the base address for these locations. Be careful when selecting the base address as some selections conflict with existing ports.
  • Page 6 Port Enable / Disable The port on the SIO-104 can be enabled or disabled with switch position 8 on the DIP-switch. The port is enabled with the switch “On” or “Closed” and disabled when “Off” or “Open” (refer to Figure 2). If the port is...
  • Page 7 Figure 4 - Clocking Mode 'Divide by 4' To select the maximum data rate (460.8K bps) place the jumper in the divide by 1 (silk-screen DIV1) position. Figure 5 - Clocking Mode 'Divide By 1' © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3551 Manual | SL9122 9/2022...
  • Page 8 If your communications package allows the use of Baud rate divisors, choose the appropriate divisor from the following table: For this Data Rate Choose this Divisor 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19.2K bps 38.4K bps 57.6K bps 115.2K bps 230.4K bps 460.8K bps © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3551 Manual | SL9122 9/2022...
  • Page 9: Software 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 10: Physical Installation

    Friday. For email support contact: support@sealevel.com. Physical Installation Extreme care should be taken when installing the SIO-104 to avoid causing damage to the connectors. After the adapter is installed, connect your I/O cable to J1. Please note these headers are keyed so that pin 1 of the cable matches pin 1 of the connector.
  • Page 11: Technical Description

    Technical Description The SIO-104 provides a standard RS-232C interface that is fully compatible with all popular modem software, network operating systems software, and mouse drivers. The SIO-104 utilizes the Exar 16C850, which provides 128-byte, transmit and receive FIFOs. These larger buffers allow error free operation even in high-speed applications.
  • 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 Requirements...
  • 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. While the Sealevel Systems adapter does allow the sharing of IRQs, many other adapters (i.e., SCSI adapters & on-board serial ports) do not.
  • 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

    0 (space) and -12 volts (-3 to -10 volts) denote a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification define 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 - Pc/104

    Minimizing component count and power consumption (typically 1-2 Watts per module) by • reducing required bus drive on most signals to 4 mA. Sealevel Systems has been a member of the PC/104 Consortium since its inception. Questions about the PC/104 Consortium can be sent to: PC/104 Consortium P.
  • Page 17: Appendix E - Silk Screen

    Appendix E – Silk Screen © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3551 Manual | SL9122 9/2022...
  • Page 18: 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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