Introduction and Installation Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI provides the PC with four 8-bit ports that can be defined independently as input or output. What’s Included The PIO-32.PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier.
3. Locate an available PCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover. 4. Gently insert the PIO-32.PCI into the slot. Make sure that the adapter is seated properly. 5. Replace the screw. 6. Replace the cover. 7. Connect the power cord. Installation is complete. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 2...
• Supports all PCI interrupts Windows Software The PIO-24.PCI ships with Sealevel Systems’ SeaI/O suite of Windows 98/NT/ME/2000 drivers. SeaI/O provides the user with a consistent and straightforward API, allowing the developer to concentrate on the details of the application as opposed to low level driver development. Popular development environments, including Visual C++, Visual Basic, and Delphi, are supported for application development.
Party Software Support Third party software support for many HMI/MMI and other process control software is included on the product installation CD. For the most up to date information third party software support, please visit http://www.sealevel.com/3rdpartysw.htm. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 4...
Specifications 50 pin ribbon cable pin out Description Pin # Description Pin # Port C Port A Port D Port B All Even pins from 18 Figure 1-50 Pin Ribbon Cable Pin Out Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 5...
Low Level Input Voltage Max 0.8 V High Level Output Voltage Min 2 V at 15 mA Typically 3.4 V at 3 mA Low Level Output Voltage Max 0.55 V at 24 mA Figure 2-Electrical Characteristics Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 6...
10K ohms. Figure 2 below provides the bussed resistor and corresponding port. The resistors insure that no line is floating which is not connected. This provides consistent biasing on all un-terminated lines. Bussed Corresponding Resistor Port Port A Port B Port C Port D Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 7...
The default settings are based on the settings in the control panel application when last changed and saved after re-booting. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 8...
Given Port A, Port D are inputs and Port B, Port C are outputs, the Tables below he Absolute address, and the relative address. The absolute address will be the same for any configuration, while the relative address will depend on the particular configuration. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 9...
Each port can be configured as an input or an output by writing to its direction control bit, refer to the table below. Interrupts Interrupts can be set up as shown on the following page. Port A1 bit zero is the interrupt source(pin 47). Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 12...
3. Ensure that there is no conflict with currently installed adapters. No two adapters can occupy the same I/O address and may not be allowed to share IRQs. 4. Make sure the Sealevel Systems adapter is securely installed in a motherboard slot. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI...
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.
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 directive s. Sealevel Systems PIO-32.PCI Page 18...
Warranty Warranty Sealevel Systems, Inc. warrants this product to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, Sealevel Systems will, at it’s option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.