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SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family
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SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021

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  • Page 1 SeaLINK USB Serial Manual User Manual | SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ..................................23 APPENDIX D – ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ............................. 24 APPENDIX E – SILK SCREEN ......................................25 APPENDIX F – COMPLIANCE NOTICES..................................26 WARRANTY ............................................27 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    35mm DIN rail. The clip can also be attached to a wall, under a counter, or inside a panel with optional screws. Sealevel DIN Rail USB Serial Adapters Family This manual covers the installation and operation of these devices: Product Part No.
  • Page 4: Before You Get Started

    What’s Included The SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Adapters ship with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. • SeaLINK USB Serial Adapter – (see part numbers on previous page) •...
  • Page 5 & type B connectors (refer to the SeaLATCH USB section of this manual for detailed information on SeaLATCH locking USB connectors and cables). • HUB7i – Sealevel’s powered 7-port USB hub providing up to 5500 VAC of optical isolation to the host system. © Sealevel Systems, Inc.
  • Page 6: Hardware Description

    Configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via dip switches • Change configurations without opening the enclosure • Automatic RS-485 enable/disable • Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 7 Configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via dip switches  Change configurations without opening the enclosure  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable  Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops  © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 8: Sealatchâ„¢ Usb

    USB cables. When used with the included USB cable (Item# CA356) with a SeaLATCH USB type B connector, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure connection to the device and prevents accidental cable disconnection. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 9 Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type B port and legacy USB type A ports. The CA356 is included with Sealevel devices with a SeaLATCH type B port. Item# CA332 The CA332 is a 72” cable with both SeaLATCH type A and B connectors.
  • Page 10: Hardware Configuration

    OFF: RS-422 mode. The transmitter lines TX+ and TX– are always driven Mode Selection ON: RS-422, RS-485 mode OFF: RS-232 mode © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 11 Switch #3 is used to control the RS-485 enable/disable functions for the receiver circuit. To select the ‘No Echo’ mode set switch #3 to ‘On’. Common SeaLINK device configurations are shown in the examples below. Example Settings RS-422/485 Products © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 12 OFF: RS-422 mode. The transmitter lines TX+ and TX– are always driven Mode Selection ON: RS-422, RS-485 mode OFF: Must be ‘ON’ © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 13 Switch #3 is used to control the RS-485 enable/disable functions for the receiver circuit. To select the ‘No Echo’ mode set switch #3 to ‘On’. Common SeaLINK device configurations are shown in the examples below. Example Settings © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 14 Proceed with installing the SeaCOM software driver as directed on the software installation page Be sure to install all software prior to plugging the SeaLINK USB device into a USB port. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 15: Software Installation

    5. The SeaCOM Asynchronous Serial Software Suite, SeaCOM for Microsoft Windows and other utility softwares can also be downloaded from Sealevel’s website. Sealevel’s SeaCOM enhanced serial driver makes using the features of our asynchronous serial products easy. In addition to...
  • Page 16 Linux releases. Also included is a series of files explaining proper Linux syntax and typical Linux serial implementations. For additional software support, 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. For email support contact: mailto:support@sealevel.com.
  • Page 17: Hardware Installation

    6. You can access your new COM: port by using the assigned COM: identifier. This assignment will vary from system to system. 7. To verify operation, use Sealevel Systems supplied WinSSD diagnostic utility. WinSSD can be found in the Start, Programs group.
  • Page 18: Connector Pin Assignments

    Receive Data Negative Input TD– Transmit Data Negative Output Transmit Data Positive Output Ground – No Connect – No Connect – No Connect – No Connect © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 19: Mounting Options

    The units ship with four rubber feet that help prevent the devices from sliding due to vibration and help protect surfaces from scratches. The small enclosures take up very little space. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 20: 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 Part No.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Appendix C - Electrical Interface

    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. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 24: 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. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 25: Appendix E - Silk Screen

    Appendix E – Silk Screen © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 26: Appendix F - 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. SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Family Manual | SL9180 11/2021...
  • Page 27: 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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