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- Page 1 SeaLINK+16/USB User Manual | 2163 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022...
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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 – COMPLIANCE NOTICES ..................................17 WARRANTY ............................................18 © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems SeaLINK+16 family of products equips the PC with 16 USB to Asynchronous serial ports. Three different model numbers are available that offer a variety of port options. Model 2801 equips the PC with 8 additional RS-232 ports that support a full RS-232 interface and data rates up to 460.8K baud. -
Page 4: Before You Get Started
Before You Get Started What’s Included The SeaLINK+16/USB is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement. SeaLINK+16 USB to Asynchronous Serial Converter • USB Cable Part Number CA179 for Connecting to Upstream Host/Hub •... -
Page 5: Installation & Configuration
Only users running Windows 7 or newer should utilize these instructions for accessing and installing the appropriate driver via Sealevel’s website. If you are utilizing an operating system prior to Windows 7, please contact Sealevel by calling 864.843.4343 or emailing support@sealevel.com... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
4. If you view the system’s Device Manager, you should have new “COM” ports in the Ports (COM & LPT) Device Class. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... - Page 7 You can access your new COM: ports by using the assigned COM: identifiers as shown above. In this case, it is COM’s 12 thru 19. However, this assignment will vary from system to system. At this point, the hardware is recognized and ready to use. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022...
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Page 8: Configuration
Configuration ACTORY ONFIGURATION The 2163 ships from Sealevel Systems with the following configuration. RS-422 4-wire full duplex mode selected. Transmitter always enabled. Receiver always enabled and terminated and biased as follows: 120ohm terminator between RX+ and RX- 1Kohm pull-up on RX+ 1Kohm pull-down on RX- In order to change the configuration, the box must be opened. - Page 9 Refer to the chart below for specific switch settings. Note that this chart appears in the silk screen on the board as well. MODE SELECT SWITCH OFF OFF 485 WE 485 NE Figure 2: Electrical Interface Mode Selection © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022...
- Page 10 Contrary to some of our other products, there are no provisions on board for looping TX+ to RX+ and TX- to RX- for 2-wire RS-485 mode. These connections must be made externally inside the mating DB-9 connector. Refer to the RS-422 pinout diagram for the appropriate pin numbers. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022...
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Page 11: Technical Description
Mode Ground Transmit Data Output Request To Send Output Data Terminal Ready Output Receive Data Input Clear To Send Input Data Set Ready Input Data Carrier Detect Input Ring Indicator Input © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... -
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 This device is a high-power USB device. -
Page 13: Appendix A - Troubleshooting
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Serial Utility test software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and should be used in the troubleshooting procedures. Using this software and following these simple steps, most common problems can be eliminated without the need to call Technical Support. -
Page 14: 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 15: Appendix C - Electrical Interface
(Tx+ to Rx+ and 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. © Sealevel Systems, Inc. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... -
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. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... -
Page 17: Appendix E - 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. 2163 Manual | SL9676 8/2022... -
Page 18: Warranty
Sealevel's commitment to providing the best I/O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured I/O products. 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.