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- Page 1 SeaLINK+8/USB User Manual | 280X © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ..................... 13 APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ......................14 APPENDIX D – ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS .................. 15 APPENDIX E – COMPLIANCE NOTICES ......................16 WARRANTY ................................ 17 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems SeaLINK+8 family of products equips the PC with 8 USB to Asynchronous serial ports. Three different model numbers are available that offer a variety of port options. Model 2801 equips the PC with 8 additional RS-232 ports that support a full RS-232 interface and data rates up to 460.8K baud. -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
Note The lowest level of importance used to provide background information, additional tips, or other non-critical facts that will not affect the use of the product. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 5: Installation & Configuration
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 6: Physical Installation
You can access your new COM: ports by using the assigned COM: identifiers as shown above. In this case, it is COM’s 12 thru 19. However, this assignment will vary from system to system. At this point, the hardware is recognized and ready to use. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 7: Configuration
Configuration Factory Configuration Each device ships from Sealevel Systems with the following configuration. Model 2801 – SeaLINK+8/232 USB to RS-232 Converter Contains no user configurable components. Model 2802 – SeaLINK+8/485 USB to RS-422/485 Converter RS-422 4-wire full duplex mode selected. - Page 8 Refer to the chart below for specific switch settings. Note that this chart appears in the silk screen on the board as well. MODE SELECT SWITCH OFF OFF 485 WE 485 NE Figure 2- Electrical Interface Mode Selection © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023...
- Page 9 Contrary to some of our other products, there are no provisions on board for looping TX+ to RX+ and TX- to RX- for 2-wire RS-485 mode. These connections must be made externally inside the mating DB-9 connector. Refer to the RS-422 pinout diagram for the appropriate pin numbers. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023...
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Page 10: Technical Description
Clear To Send Positive Input CTS- Clear To Send Negative Input RS-232 (DB-9 Male) Signal Name Pin # Mode Ground Transmit Data Output Request To Send Output Data Terminal Ready Output Receive Data Input © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 11: 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 This device is a high power USB device. -
Page 12: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
BIOS and it is functioning properly in the operating system. This can be done by using either the Windows 98/ME or Windows 2000 Device Manager. 2. Ensure that the Sealevel Systems software has been installed on the machine so that the necessary files are in place to complete the installation. -
Page 13: 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 14: Appendix C - Electrical Interface
(Tx+ to Rx+ and Tx- to Rx-). Four wire mode allows full duplex data transfers. RS-485 does not define a connector pin-out or a set of modem control signals. RS-485 does not define a physical connector. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 15: 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. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 16: 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. 280X Manual | SL9103 1/2023... -
Page 17: 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.