TM SeaPORT+2/485 Part Sealevel Systems, Inc P.O. Box 830 Liberty, SC 29657 USA # Phone: (864) 843-4343 FAX: (864) 843-3067 www.sealevel.
Contents INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1 OVERVIEW......................................................................................1 WHAT’S INCLUDED ........................................................................1 INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 2 OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...............................................2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION ........................................
APPENDIX D - ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ............ 12 APPENDIX E - COMPLIANCE NOTICES .................................. 13 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT ..............13 CANADIAN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS ........................13 EMC DIRECTIVE STATEMENT ......................................................14 WARRANTY ............................................................................ 15 Figures: Figure 1: Switche SW2 .......................................................
Introduction Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems equips the PC with 2 USB to RS-422/485 Asynchronous serial ports providing a versatile interface for common serial needs. The advantage of this product over more traditional approaches is that it does not require opening the computer case, nor does it require resources such as I/O ports or IRQ’s. It does require a system that supports USB both in terms of hardware and operating system.
Installation Installation Operating System Installation Choose Install Software at the beginning of the CD and install SeaCOM. System Installation The screen captures below are taken from a Windows 98 installation. Your particular operating system may differ slightly from what is shown based on your version of Windows. The SeaPORT+2/485 can be connected to any upstream type “A” port either at the PC host or an upstream hub.
Installation You can access your new COM: ports by using the assigned COM: identifiers as shown above. In this case, it is COM 3 and 4. However, this assignment will vary from system to system. At this point, the hardware is recognized and ready to use.
Configuration Configuration Original configuration This device ships from Sealevel Systems with the following configuration. 422 mode, 120 ohm termination, 1K ohm pull up on RX+ 1K ohm pull down on RXIn order to change this configuration the box must be opened. Do this by removing the four screws located on the bottom. When reassembling please note that the top and bottom are keyed to fit in only one direction.
Configuration Switch Descriptions SW4 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Port 2 L L T PU PD Port 1 L L T PU PD Figure 1: Switche SW4 L 485 option, OFF for 422. OFF: No effect ON : Connects TX+ to RX+ for two-wire operation L 485 option, OFF for 422. OFF: No effect ON : Connects TX- to RX- for two-wire operation PU 485 option, OFF for 422. OFF: No effect ON : Adds a 1 K ohm pull-up resistor to RX+ PD 485 option, OFF for 422.
Configuration Switch Examples SW3 ON OFF 1 2 3 4 485 1 NE 1 485 2 NE 2 Figure 2: RS422/485 Interface Configuration 485 Mode Selection OFF : 422 Mode The transmitter lines TX+ and TX- are always driven ON : 485 Mode The transmitter lines TX+ and TX- are switched to high impedance when the device is not actively transmitting data NE 485 option, OFF for 422 OFF : The receiver is always enabled. In a two-wire setup the receiver will echo back all transmitted data.
Specifications Technical Description The SeaPORT+2/485 utilizes two USB UARTs. These chips feature programmable baud rate, data format, 128 byte Dual Port TX Buffer, and 384 byte Dual Port RX Buffer. The RS-422/485 transceiver supports data rates up to 921.6K baud. Features • Hot pluggable device that does not require opening the case • No system resources are required (i.e.
Specifications Specifications Environmental Specifications Specification Temperature Range Humidity Range Operating 0º to 50º C (32º to 122º F) 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing Storage -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F) 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.
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Appendix A - Troubleshooting Serial Utility test software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and will 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. 1. If your adapter isn’t working, first check to make sure that USB support is enabled in the System BIOS and it is functioning properly in the operating system.
Appendix B – How To Get Assistance Appendix B - How To Get Assistance Please refer to Appendix A - Troubleshooting prior to calling Technical Support. 1. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the adapter in your system. 2. When calling for technical assistance, please have your user manual and current adapter settings. If possible, please have the adapter connected in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 3. Sealevel Systems maintains a home page on the Internet.
Appendix C - Electrical Interface Appendix C - Electrical Interface RS-422 The RS-422 specification defines the electrical characteristics of balanced voltage digital interface circuits. RS-422 is a differential interface that defines voltage levels and driver/receiver electrical specifications. On a differential interface, logic levels are defined by the difference in voltage between a pair of outputs or inputs.
Appendix D - Asynchronous Communications Appendix D - Asynchronous Communications Serial data communications implies that individual bits of a character are transmitted consecutively to a receiver that assembles the bits back into a character. Data rate, error checking, handshaking, and character framing (start/stop bits) are pre-defined and must correspond at both the transmitting and receiving ends.
Appendix E - Compliance Notices Appendix E - Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
Appendix E - Compliance Notices EMC Directive Statement Products bearing the CE Label fulfill the requirements of the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and of the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the European Commission.
Warranty Warranty Sealevel Systems, Inc. provides a lifetime warranty for this product. 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. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or disaster.
