COMM+16.PCI Users Manual Part Number 7161 Sealevel Systems, Inc. PO Box 830 Liberty, SC 29657 USA Telephone: 864.843.4343 Fax: 864.843.3067 www.sealevel.
Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................1 OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................................1 WHAT’S INCLUDED ............................................................................................................................1 ADDRESS AND IRQ SELECTION ........................................................
Introduction Introduction Overview The Sealevel Systems COMM+16.PCI provides the PC with sixteen RS-232 asynchronous ports. The COMM+16.PCI allows for connection to any device utilizing the RS-232 electrical interface, such as modems, data-entry terminals, and plotters. What’s Included The COMM+16.PCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the supplier. • • • COMM+16.
Installation Installation Operating System Installation For Windows Users Start by choosing Install Software at the beginning of the CD. Choose Asynchronous COM: Port Software, SeaCOM. Other Operating Systems Refer to the appropriate section of the Serial Utilities Software. System Installation The COMM+16.PCI is a universal PCI implementation and can be installed in any 5V or 3.3V slot of the PCI expansion slots. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Technical Description Technical Description The Sealevel Systems COMM+16.PCI provides a PCI interface adapter with 16 RS-232 asynchronous serial ports for industrial automation and control applications. The COMM+16.PCI utilizes the 16C854 UART. This chip features programmable baud rates, data format, interrupt control and industry leading 128-byte transmit and receive FIFOs.
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 Power Consumption +5 VDC 450 mA Supply line Rating Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated) Physical Dimensions Board length Board Height including Goldfingers Sealevel Systems COMM+16.PCI 5.5 inches 4.2 inches (13.97 cm) (10.
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. By using this software and following these simple steps, most common problems can be eliminated without the need to call Technical Support. 1. Identify all I/O adapters currently installed in your system. This includes your on-board serial ports, controller cards, sound cards etc.
Appendix B - How To Get Assistance Appendix B - How To Get Assistance 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. Sealevel Systems provides an FAQ section on its web site. Please refer to this for many commonly asked questions.
Appendix C - Electrical Interface Appendix C - Electrical Interface RS-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-C/D/E or EIA/TIA-232-C/D/E. It is defined as “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 - 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 - Silk-Screen Appendix E - Silk-Screen 5.5" 4.2" Sealevel Systems COMM+16.
Appendix F - Compliance Notices Appendix F - 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.
