Introduction The SeaLINK DIO-16 provides 8 Reed relays that can latch power, data or other electronic signals for control applications and 8 optically isolated inputs to allow monitoring of off board switch closures, relays or for any other general purpose monitoring needs.
Before You Get Started What’s Included The SEALINK DIO-16 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for replacement. SEALINK DIO-16 Adapter USB A to B Cable, Part number CA179...
Software Installation Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Installation Important: Do not connect the SeaLINK DIO-16 adapter to the host USB device until the software has been fully installed. 1. Start Windows. 2. Insert the Sealevel Systems CD in to your CD drive. 3. If ‘Auto-Start’ is enabled for this drive the software will automatically launch.
The SeaLINK DIO-16 can be installed in any open USB port. Do not plug the unit into a USB port until the software has been fully installed. 1. Simply connect the SeaLINK DIO-16 to your USB port with the supplied cable.
Digital I/O Interface The SeaLINK DIO-16 provides one parallel input port and one parallel reed relay output port. The ports are organized as ports A, and B. Port A is an input port interfaced to optically isolated inputs, while port B is the relay output port. The SeaLINK DIO-16 is a line-powered device requiring a USB port capable of sourcing 500 mA.
Note: The turn-off voltage for all resistors is less than 1V. Because through hole resistors are utilized, they cannot be easily replaced. If modification is necessary, Sealevel can do this for an additional charge. Important: The input circuits are not intended for monitoring 120-volt AC circuits.
4. Use the SeaIO Control Panel applet or the Device Manager’s property page for card identification and configuration. 5. 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-5:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
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...
(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.
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