Introduction and Installation Introduction Overview The SeaPORT PLC-16 provides 8 Form C relays rated at 2A, making it suitable for latching power, data or other electronic signals for control applications. Eight optically isolated inputs are also provided to allow monitoring off board switch closures, relays or any other general purpose monitoring needs.
A and B. Port A is an input port interfaced to optically isolated inputs, while port B is the relay output port. The SeaPORT PLC-16 is a line-powered device requiring a USB port capable of sourcing 500 mA.
A current path is required to ‘turn- on’ the sensor. The opto-isolator has two ‘back-to-back’ diodes internally. This allows AC or DC signals to be sensed, regardless of polarity. Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 3...
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1 mA @ 3.8 VDC 4 mA @ 12 VDC 8.5 mA @ 24 VDC Absolute Max Voltage (Inputs) = square root of (2700ohm * 0.5w) = 36VDC The input circuits are not for monitoring 120-volt AC circuits. Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 4...
Specifications Output Port (Relay) The SEAPORT PLC-16 provides 8 Form C (SPDT) Electro-mechanical relays. These relays have three connections; Normally Open (NO), Normally Closed (NC) and a Common. The relays are all de-energized at power-on. Writing a logic value of one or zero will change the state. Refer to the Application Programmers Interface for more information.
(0th) 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 SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 6...
14 ( R/W ) 6 ( W ) B6 – Output (Change from NC to NO Pole) 15 ( R/W ) 7 ( W ) B7 – Output (Change from NC to NO Pole) Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 7...
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 third party software support, please visit http://www.sealevel.com/3rdpartysw.htm. Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 8...
(-4º to 158º F) Humidity Range 10 to 90% R.H. 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing Non-Condensing Power Consumption Supply line +5 VDC Rating 500 mA Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated) Sealevel Systems SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 9...
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 for many commonly asked 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 SeaPORT PLC-16 Page 13...
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