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...
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.
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 •...
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.
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 #...
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:...
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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’...
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.
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.
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...
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(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.