SeaLevel SIO-485.LPCI User Manual

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SIO-485.LPCI User Manual
Part Number 7107
www.sealevel.com
PO Box 830 Liberty, SC 29657
864.843.4343

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  • Page 1 SIO-485.LPCI User Manual Part Number 7107 www.sealevel.com PO Box 830 Liberty, SC 29657 864.843.4343...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Other Sealevel Low Profile PCI Serial I/O Products BEFORE YOU GET STARTED What’s Included Optional Items SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Linux 3 rd Party Software Support PHYSICAL INSTALLATION Physical Connection CARD SETUP Address and IRQ selection...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX E – SILK SCREEN – 7107 PCB APPENDIX F - COMPLIANCE NOTICES Federal Communications Commission Statement WARRANTY SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. SL9055 Revision 8/2015...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The SIO-485.LPCI, Item Number 7107, is a low profile PCI module that provides a single RS-422/485 serial interface port. The board is designed using the OX16C950 UART, which features a 128-byte FIFO and flexible clock prescalar (from 1 to 31.875), with support for 9-bit protocol and isochronous mode.
  • Page 5: Before You Get Started

    Before You Get Started What’s Included The SIO-485.LPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for replacement. • SIO-485.LPCI Adapter • 7107 includes low profile PCI bracket • 7107S includes standard size PCI bracket •...
  • Page 6: Software Installation

    Linux Refer to D:\software\seacom\Other\Linux\Linux.serial.readme (where D: = your CDROM driver letter) found on the Sealevel Systems CD. This file contains valuable information on installing your adapter in the various Linux releases. Also in this sub- directory is the Linux SerialHOWTO. This series of files explains typical Linux serial implementations, as well as informing the user to Linux syntax and preferred practices.
  • Page 7: Physical Installation

    5. Replace the screw. (This is required to ensure FCC Part 15 compliance.) 6. Replace the cover. 7. Connect the power cord 8. Installation is finished. The SIO-485.LPCI is now ready for use. Physical Connection RS-422 Signal Name Pin #...
  • Page 8 Signal Name Pin # Mode Ground DATA+ Data Positive DATA- Data Negative 5V/12V Power selected by E1 Output SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 5 -...
  • Page 9: Card Setup

    I/O addresses and IRQs. Electrical Interface Selection The SIO-485.LPCI can be individually configured via SW1 as RS-422, or as a two/four wire RS-485 interface. The following table illustrates the electrical modes for SW1:...
  • Page 10 Baud Rates and Oscillator value The following table shows some common data rates and the rates you should choose to achieve them when using the SIO-485.LPCI. If the O/S of choice is Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP, the oscillator value (14.7456 MHz) should be entered into the ‘Advanced Tab’...
  • Page 11 For this Data Rate Choose this Divisor 1200 bps 2400 bps 4800 bps 9600 bps 19.2K bps 38.4K bps 57.6K bps 115.2K bps 230.4K bps 460.8K bps 921.6K bps SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 8 -...
  • Page 12: Rs-485 Enable Modes

    Power Supply The SIO-485.LPCI has the ability to provide DC power on pin 9 of the DB-9 connector to be used by the integrator in low power implementations. This power is fused at 1A and is selectable as +5, +12 VDC or no power required.
  • Page 13: Electrical Characteristics

    Operating: -0°C – 70°C • Storage: -50°C – 105°C Power Requirements • +5VDC @ 400 mA Physical Dimensions • Length: 4.721 inches (11.99 cm) • Height: 2.536 inches (6.44 cm) SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 10 -...
  • Page 14: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Sealevel Software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and may be used in the troubleshooting procedures. Using this software and following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems without the need to call Technical Support.
  • Page 15: 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 16: Appendix C - Electrical Interface

    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. SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc.
  • Page 17: 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). SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 14 -...
  • Page 18 Appendix E – Silk Screen – 7107 PCB SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 15 -...
  • Page 19 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. SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 16 -...
  • Page 20 (RMA) number. The Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to Sealevel, and to use the original shipping container or equivalent. Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable.
  • Page 21 Trademarks Sealevel Systems, Incorporated acknowledges that all trademarks referenced in this manual are the service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of the respective company. SIO-485.LPCI User Manual © Sealevel Systems, Inc. - 18 -...

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