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- Page 1 DataShark User Manual | 3188 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
APPENDIX B – HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ..................... 14 APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ......................15 APPENDIX D - ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS..................16 APPENDIX E – SILK SCREEN ..........................17 APPENDIX F – COMPLIANCE NOTICES ......................18 WARRANTY ................................ 19 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023... -
Page 3: Introduction
RS-232. These data rates are accomplished by using high-speed drivers and receivers designed to handle these higher rates, up to a maximum 460Kbps. The DataShark can be configured as COM1: through COM4:, providing a versatile interface for common RS-232 needs (i.e. modem, mouse and plotters) as well as higher speed applications ( i.e. -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
Before You Get Started What’s Included The DataShark is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier. DataShark Serial I/O Adapter • Advisory Conventions Warning The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the product, or the user could suffer serious injury. -
Page 5: Card Setup
Each serial port on the DataShark occupies eight consecutive I/O locations and looks to the PC as a standard serial port. A DIP switch (SW1) is used to set the port address options for the DataShark. Be careful when selecting the port addresses as some selections may conflict with existing ports. The following table shows the addressing options available with the standard PAL. - Page 6 Port Enable / Disable Port 2 on the DataShark can be enabled or disabled with the jumper at E6 for applications requiring only one port. The port is enabled with the jumper installed and disabled when removed. If Port 2 is disabled, be sure to disable the interrupt request for that port by removing the IRQ jumper at E2.
- Page 7 ‘S’ and ‘R’. This provides the pull-down resistor circuit that makes sharing of IRQs possible. If you are using more than one DataShark or a compatible adapter in a bus, you should only have one port set to ‘R’.
- Page 8 Set the jumper to ‘S’ if you are using more than one DataShark in a bus or you wish to completely remove the pull-down resistor for hardware compatibility. Setting the adapter in this configuration when it is not accompanied by a pull-down resistor will prevent the ports from triggering an interrupt.
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Page 9: Installation
Do not install the hardware until the software has been fully installed The DataShark can be installed in any PC expansion slots, but to access the ‘AT’ or (E)ISA IRQs (10, 11, 12, 15) it must be installed in one of the 16 bit slots. The DataShark contains several jumper straps for each port which must be set for proper operation prior to installing the adapter into the computer. - Page 10 To avoid accidental damage, be sure to follow the proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the board. Other Operating Systems Refer to the appropriate section of the Serial Utilities Software. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023...
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Page 11: Technical Description
Technical Description The DataShark utilizes the 16C650 UART. This chip features programmable baud rate, data format, interrupt control and has a 32 byte input and output FIFO. Features • Addressable as COM1: - COM4: and other selectable address combinations. Speeds up to 460.8 K bps available via enhanced hardware drivers and receivers. -
Page 12: 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 Consumption... -
Page 13: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
No two adapters can occupy the same I/O address. Make sure the Sealevel Systems adapter is using a unique IRQ The IRQ is typically selected via an on-board header block. Refer to the section on Card Setup for help in choosing an I/O address and IRQ. -
Page 14: Appendix B - How To Get Assistance
If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 3. Sealevel Systems maintains a Home page on the Internet. Our home page address is www.sealevel.com. The latest software updates, and newest manuals are available via our FTP site that can be accessed from our home page. -
Page 15: Appendix C - Electrical Interface
0 (space) and a -12 volt (-3 to -10 volts) denotes a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification define two types of interface circuits, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Circuit- Terminating Equipment (DCE). The Sealevel Systems adapter is a DTE interface. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. -
Page 16: 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. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023... -
Page 17: Appendix E - Silk Screen
Appendix E – Silk Screen © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023... -
Page 18: 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. 3188 Manual | SL9129 1/2023... -
Page 19: Warranty
In the event of failure, Sealevel will repair or replace the product at Sealevel's sole discretion. Failures resulting from misapplication or misuse of the Product, failure to adhere to any specifications or instructions, or failure resulting from neglect, abuse, accidents, or acts of nature are not covered under this warranty.
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