TM ACB-232.LPCI USER MANUAL Part # 5103 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 .....................................
Introduction and Installation Introduction Overview The ACB-232.LPCI adapter provides the PC with a single channel multi-protocol serial interface utilizing the Zilog Z85230 (ESCC™), which is suitable for the most popular communication protocols including HDLC/SDLC, X.25, Bi-Sync, Mono-Sync, and asynchronous. The ACB-232.LPCI is compliant with EIA/TIA-232E. What’s Included The ACB-232.LPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the supplier.
Technical Description Technical Description The ACB-232.LPCI utilizes the Zilog 85230 Enhanced Serial Communications Controller (ESCC). This chip features programmable baud rate, data format and interrupt control. Refer to the ESCC Users Manual for details on programming the 85230 ESCC chip.
Technical Description 25 Pin Connector Signal Layouts (DB-25 Male) RS-232 Signals Signal GND RD CTS DSR DCD TXC RXC RI TSET DTR TD RTS Name Ground Receive Data Clear To Send Data Set Ready Data Carrier Detect Transmit Clock Receive Clock Ring Indicator Transmit Signal Element Timing Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data Request To Send Pin # 7 3 5 6 8 15 17 22 24 20 2 4 Mode Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Output Output Output Output RI- is connected to Port B CTS on the 85230 and the enable bit
Specifications Specifications Environmental Specifications Specification Temperature Range Humidity Range Operating 0 to 50 º C (32 to 122 º F) 10 - 90% R.H. Non Condensing Storage -20 to 70 º C (-4 to 158 ºF) 10 - 90% R.H. Non Condensing Power Consumption Supply line Rating +12VDC 50mA -12VDC 50mA +5 VDC 350 mA Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Appendix A - Troubleshooting The Sealevel Software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and will be used in the troubleshooting procedures. Using this software and following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems without the need to call Technical Support. 1. Identify all I/O adapters currently installed in your system. This includes the on-board serial ports, controller cards, sound cards etc.
Appendix B - How To Get Assistance Appendix B - How To Get Assistance Please refer to Troubleshooting Guide prior to calling Technical Support. 1. Begin by reading through the Trouble Shooting Guide in Appendix A. If assistance is still needed please see below. 2. When calling for technical assistance, please have your user manual and current adapter settings. If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics. 3.
Appendix C - Electrical Interface Appendix C - Electrical Interface RS-232 Or EIA/TIA-232 Quite possibly the most widely used communication standard is RS-232. This implementation has been defined and revised several times and is often referred to as RS-232 or EIA/TIA-232. It is defined by the EIA as the Interface between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit- Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange. The mechanical implementation of RS-232 is on a 25-pin D sub connector.
Appendix D - Silk-Screen Appendix D - Silk-Screen 2.536" 4.721" Sealevel Systems ACB-MP.
Appendix E – Compliance Notices Appendix E - Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC - This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A 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 commercial environment.
Warranty Warranty Sealevel Systems, Inc. provides a limited lifetime warranty. 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.
