Do not connect the I/O module to the host until SeaMAX software is installed. Useful Accessories All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling our sales team at +1 (864) 843-4343. E Series (Ethernet) CAT5 Patch Cable (Part# CA246) Standard 7' CAT5 UTP Patch Cable (RJ45).
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B connector provides a secure metal- to-metal connection to devices with SeaLATCH USB ports. This 72 inch cable is included with all Sealevel USB products with an integrated SeaLATCH USB type B port. SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB cables.
Introduction Sealevel SeaI/O™ modules offer powerful data acquisition solutions that are perfect for a wide range of applications and environments with easy interfacing to computers, controllers, and PLCs. SeaI/O modules are available in various digital, analog, and serial I/O configurations. Each SeaI/O model is designed for maximum flexibility and easy field wiring.
All SeaI/O modules have a default baud rate of 9600. If lower latencies are required, the baud rate can be changed via the Sealevel utility, MaxSSD, included in your SeaMAX installation. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling our sales team at +1 (864) 843-4343.
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TTL I/O. Each DB-78 connector brings out 48 I/O bits addressable as six, eight-bit ports. For easy connection to relay racks, Sealevel offers a six-foot cable (Part# CA237) that terminates each DB-78 connector to two industry standard 50-pin IDC connectors. Order part number 462x-KT and receive two CA237 cables with each unit.
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SeaI/O-462 Optional Items Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the SeaI/O-462 to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling 864-843-4343.
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SeaI/O-463 Optional Items Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the SeaI/O-463 to real-world signals. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) or by calling +1 (864) 843-4343.
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By using the TA01, control programs can be debugged before going live on site to guarantee a successful installation. The TA01 can be used with Sealevel 24, 48, and 96 Channel TTL Digital I/O products. Includes TA01 Terminal Block and ST101 Snap Track.
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Floating/Non-referenced (Default) or • Configuration Ground Referenced The analog input modes and additional settings can be configured and verified via Sealevel SeaMAX software, which includes the SeaMAX API, MaxSSD utility, and Modbus support.” Input Impedance > 15M ohms Bipolar – Analog input driven within voltage range above and below COM while it is held at a fixed reference.
Base modules are powered from a 9-30VDC source using either the DC jack, screw terminals or the Expansion pass-through connectors on the side of the unit. Sealevel offers several power supply choices to make connection easy (see the Accessories chapter at the end of this document).
SeaI/O-440N 4.6W Power Required In this application, Sealevel’s Part# TR112 “wall wart” power supply is a good choice since it is low-cost and supplies 24VDC @ 250mA (6W). A complete listing of recommended power supplies is provided in the Accessories section of this manual.
API documentation and code samples are automatically installed with the SeaMAX Suite and can be found in Windows by clicking Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX Documentation. Example code is also included for several popular languages and compilers. For convenience, Sealevel offers an online version of the SeaMAX API documentation at https://www.sealevel.com/seamax-api-documentation.
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...
Once a COM port is selected, the baud rate and parity can be selected. The baud rate and parity of the PC must match the settings of the Sealevel I/O module to be configured. The factory default settings for all Seallevel I/O modules are 9600 baud and no parity.
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It displays the device’s current input and/or output status in an intuitive and usable manner. When displaying SeaI/O, the “Digital IO” tab displays inputs and outputs in groupings (or banks) of eight. Therefore, a Sealevel I/O device with 16 inputs and 8 outputs would show two banks of inputs and one bank of outputs.
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A/D Inputs Tab The “A/D Inputs” tab displays the current state of the analog-to-digital channels for Sealevel I/O devices that feature A/D inputs. Settings are provided for both device wide and per-channel configuration The “Device Configuration” selection drop-box adjusts the arrangement and function of the A/D input channels.
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D/A Outputs Tab The “D/A Outputs” tab is useful for manually setting the digital to analog output voltages on applicable Sealevel I/O devices with D/A channels. A preliminary diagnostics utility (see following page) has been provided to verify proper hardware functionality.
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Sealevel website at https://www.sealevel.com/seamax-api-documentation/. For ease of use, SeaMAX functions to convert A/D and D/A values have been provided. Use of these functions is also detailed in the SeaMAX API Documentation.
9. Refer to the Troubleshooting Ethernet Modules section on the following page for additional steps regarding Ethernet (E-series) SeaI/O modules. 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. For email support contact: support@sealevel.com.
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For all other SeaI/O modules (U-series, S-series, or M-series), locate the COM port by expanding the ‘Ports’ list in Windows Device Manager. Start MaxSSD (Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX MaxSSD) and choose the correct port (IP address or COM port) to communicate with the “base” module. Ensure a successful Get operation (refer to the MaxSSD section on the following pages for more information).
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The detailed configuration instructions that follow are for Windows 10. The basic instructions for Windows 7 are the same. If you have any questions, please contact Sealevel technical support at support@sealevel.com. Begin by clicking on the network icon in the system tray to show the list of available wireless access points (Figure 3).
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Once your SeaI/O wireless module or gateway is connected to your network, start MaxSSD (Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX MaxSSD) and select Ethernet in the drop down box. Verify that the IP Address for the wireless SeaI/O module appears in the right hand pane.
169.254.x.x. To discover the SeaI/O module’s IP address, start the Ethernet Config utility (Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX Ethernet Config) installed with SeaMAX. Click on the “Search for SeaI/O Devices” button and the ‘Available SeaI/O Devices’ pane should refresh with any Ethernet or Wireless SeaI/O modules that are found on the network.
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“Resetting An Ethernet SeaI/O Module” section on the following page. Start MaxSSD (Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX MaxSSD) and choose the correct IP address to communicate with the “base” Ethernet SeaI/O module. Ensure a successful Get operation (refer to the MaxSSD section of this manual for more information).
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Once the firmware has been erased, you must either be able to re- program it locally or send it back to SeaLevel Systems, Inc. for reprogramming. Disabling the Rotary Address Switch & Limit Software Address Range Selection Disabling the Rotary Address Switch and Limiting Software Address Range Selection is not available on older SeaI/O units (Before Firmware Version 2).
A copy of these instructions is included with the SeaI/O-463 module and can also be downloaded from the SeaI/O-463 product page on the Sealevel website. Do not perform these instructions with the power connected. Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the SeaI/O module.
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SeaI/O-462 Optional Cable (Part# CA237) Pinout For easy connection to industry-standard solid-state relay racks, Sealevel manufactures a 6’ cable, Part# CA237, that terminates the DB-78 to two industry standard 50-pin header connectors. Two cables and a SeaI/O unit can be order together as a kit using Part# 462x-KT. The pinout for the two 50-pin headers is shown below.
USB industrial I/O devices and SeaLATCH cables and connectors prevents that while being fully compatible with standard USB cables. Examples of the isolated 7-port USB hub (Part# SeaI/O-270U) with SeaLATCH equipped Sealevel I/O devices are shown below.
SeaLATCH type B port and legacy USB type A ports. The CA356 is included with Sealevel devices with a SeaLATCH type B port. 72" USB cable with both SeaLATCH type A and type B USB connectors (Part# CA332) The CA332 is a 72”...
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DIN rail. 1U 19 Inch Rack Tray (Part# RK1U) The RK1U is a 1U rack tray for conveniently mounting your Sealevel I/O products. Perfect for SeaI/O modules, Ethernet serial servers, and USB SeaLINK devices. The tray is standard 19 inches wide, 1U (1.75 inches) tall, and 10.7 inches deep.
Ethernet modules to a hub (included with 4xxE SeaI/O Ethernet modules). Can be used to connect SeaI/O RS-232 modules to both Sealevel and standard RS-232 serial ports (included with 4xxS SeaI/O RS-232 modules as part of p/n: KT119). Optionally, it can be used as an RS-485 interconnect...
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The CA355 is a USB device cable with a SeaLATCH USB type A connector and standard type B connector. This optional 72 inch cable is ideal for use with Sealevel's optically isolated 7-port USB hub (SeaI/O-270U). SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB cables.
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(Part# KT120) The KT120 includes a modular adapter with a DB9 female connector that plugs directly into any Sealevel RS-422 device and converts it to an RJ45 connection. Designed to easily connect SeaI/O RS-485 devices to any Sealevel RS-422 serial port via standard CAT5 patch cables.
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.
Adjust the SeaI/O module’s IP address and Netmask using the Ethernet Config utility (Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX Ethernet Config) installed with SeaMAX. Then restore the PC’s network settings. Problem: The SeaI/O module is visible in Ethernet Config, but the network settings cannot be changed.
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Ensure all other devices are disconnected from the AP. 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 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time Monday through Friday. For email support contact support@sealevel.com.
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.