When configured as outputs each bit of the four bit ports may be set or reset individually. What’s Included The PIO-48.PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier. •...
3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover. 4. Remove the clamping portion of the bracket from the card. 5. Gently insert the PIO-48.PCI into the slot. Make sure that the adapter is seated properly.
Technical Description Technical Description The PIO-48.PCI provides 48 channels of digital I/O configurable as inputs or outputs, which can be utilized for PC based control and automation including sensors, switches, satellite antenna control systems, video and audio studio automation, security control systems, and other industrial automation systems.
Party Software Support Third party software support for many HMI/MMI and other process control software is included on the product installation CD. For the most up to date information on third party software support, please visit http://www.sealevel.com/3rdpartysw.htm. Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 4...
Low Level Input Voltage Max 0.8 V High Level Output Voltage Min 2 V at 15 mA Typically 3.4 V at 3 mA Low Level Output Voltage Max 0.55 V at 24 mA Figure 1-Electrical Characteristics Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 5...
The resistors insure that no line is floating which is not connected. This provides consistent biasing on all un-terminated lines. Bussed Corresponding Bussed Corresponding Resistor Port Resistor Port Port A1 Port A2 Port B1 Port B2 Port C1 Port C2 Figure 2-Pull Up Resistors Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 6...
Technical Description 50 Pin Ribbon Pin Out Figure 3-50 Pin Ribbon Cable Pin Out Description Pin # Port A Port B Port C All Even pins Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 7...
The output register can be written to without affecting the inputs. These will be eight bit operations and it will up to the programmer to keep track of the two four bit nibbles. Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 8...
) input port of the device will be utilized. In all addressing modes, port numbers are zero-indexed; that is, the first port is port #0, the second port is #1, the third #2, and so on. Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 9...
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Each port can be configured as an input or an output by writing to its direction control bit, refer to the tables below. Interrupts Interrupts can be set up as shown in the tables below. Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 14...
1 on power up CWnD5 0 or 1 (no effect) CWnD6 0 or 1 (no effect) CWnD7 Always a 1 Control Word (X = 0) Hex Value Port Setup C Upper C Lower Figure 11-Control Words Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 17...
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0 or 1 (no effect) CWnD6 0 or 1 (no effect) CWnD7 Always a zero when using Bit set/reset Bit Select CWnD3 CWnD2 CWnD1 C1 Bit Control Word (X = 0) Hex Value Port C Reset Sealevel Systems PIO-48.PCI Page 18...
3. Use the SeaIO control panel applet for card identification and configuration. 4. If these steps do not solve your problem, 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.
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.htm...
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 PIO-48.PCI Page 24...
Sealevel Systems, Inc. provides a limited lifetime warranty. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time, Sealevel Systems will, at it’s option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or disaster.