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The DIO-16.LPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. DIO-16.LPCI Adapter Item# 8012 ships with Low Profile PCI bracket Item# 8012S ships with a Standard PCI bracket ...
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Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the DIO-16.LPCI to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 864- 843-4343. DB44 Male to DB44 Female, 72” Extension Cable (Item# CA185) The CA185 is a standard DB44M to DB44F extension cable.
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The Digital I/O Handbook – A Practical Guide to Industrial Input and Output Applications (Item# REF101) Renowned technical author Jon Titus and president and CEO of Sealevel Systems, Tom O'Hanlan, clearly explain real-world digital input/output implementation from both a hardware and software perspective. Whether you...
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If the media is otherwise unavailable or if desired, the current versions of Sealevel software packages can be obtained from the Sealevel website (see following instructions). If you already have the Sealevel software, proceed to the Windows or Linux installation section.
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Insert the Sealevel media into your PC. If the „AutoRun‟ feature is enabled for this media the software will automatically launch. Otherwise, navigate to the root directory of the media and double-click the „autorun.exe‟ application to launch the installation window.
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Once the installation is complete, close the disk installation window. 6. Refer to the Physical Installation section to connect and install your hardware. 1. To install a software package from the Sealevel media, browse the Sealevel Systems media ‟Software‟ directory. For example: Software\SeaIO\Windows\SeaIO Installer.exe...
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Most Sealevel Linux software is distributed as source code. To use the software, it must be compiled. Refer to the README file in each package for system prerequisites. You must have administrative privileges to install the software. It is not necessary to have administrative privileges to build or use the software.
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Sealevel‟s SeaI/O software is provided to assist in the development of reliable applications for the Sealevel Systems family of digital I/O adapters. Included on the SeaI/O CD are driver functions for use in accessing the I/O as well as helpful samples and utilities.
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4. Right click on the listed adapter and choose „Uninstall‟. 5. Click on „Actions‟ and choose „Scan for hardware changes‟. 6. This will prompt the PC to scan and locate the Sealevel I/O adapter and properly initiate the installation and driver association.
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1. With the system powered down, verify the I/O adapter is seated properly into the slot. 2. Sealevel ISA and PCI Digital I/O adapters require 5V on the bus from the power supply. 3. Sealevel Universal PCI Digital I/O adapters are 3.3V signal compliant. The I/O adapter requires 5V on the bus for proper operation.
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4. If hardware installation issues persist, remove other bus level devices from your system to verify if this corrects the problem. Once your Sealevel Software is installed, verify the I/O adapter is properly enumerated. Navigate to the Device Manager for verification and configuration.
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These three utilities were designed to verify the functionality of your Sealevel digital I/O adapters. To access these utilities navigate to: Start – All Programs – SeaIO. This utility allows the setting and clearing of individual relays and groups of relays. It also offers timed activation of relays and monitoring of input signals.
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When calling for technical assistance, please have the device installed and ready to run diagnostics. If possible, have your user manual and current settings ready. The Sealevel website is an excellent resource located at www.sealevel.com. The most current software updates and user manuals are available via our homepage by clicking on the 'Drivers' or 'Manuals' links located under „Technical Support.‟...
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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.