SeaLevel SeaLINK+4.232 User manual

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SEALINK+4/232
User Manual | 2401

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Contents
CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................3
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ...............................................................................................................................4
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................11
APPENDIX A –TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................20
APPENDIX B –HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................24
APPENDIX C –ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ........................................................................................................25
APPENDIX D –ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................26
APPENDIX E –COMPLIANCE NOTICES...........................................................................................................27
APPENDIX F –HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................28
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................29

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Introduction
Overview
The SeaLINK® 2401 USB serial I/O adapter equips the PC with four RS-232 asynchronous serial ports for
USB connectivity to legacy or non-USB compliant devices. 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.
Sealevel SeaCOM USB software drivers and utilities make installation and operation easy using Microsoft
Windows and Linux operating systems. After installing the software, simply connect the 2401 serial
interface adapter to your USB port. The device and serial ports are immediately recognized as standard
COM ports by the host system enabling compatibility with legacy software. Now your non-USB peripherals
can have the same connection simplicity and ease of use as USB aware peripherals.
Features
•Compliant with RoHS and WEEE directives
•High-speed UART with 128-byte Tx FIFO and 384-byte Rx FIFO
•Data rates from 300 bps to 460.8 Kbps
•All modem control signals implemented
•Serial and USB activity LEDs
•Hot-swappable
•Powered by USB connection
•Sealevel SeaCOM software supports Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
•DB9M connectors
•Includes 6’ USB device cable (Item# CA179)

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Before You Get Started
What’s Included
The SeaLINK +4/232 (2401) is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or
damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement.
•2401 –USB to RS-232 4-Port Serial Interface Adapter
•CA179 –USB Device Cable for Connecting to Upstream Host/Hub
Advisory Conventions
Warning
The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the
product, or the user could suffer serious injury.
Important
The middle level of importance used to highlight information that might not seem obvious or a
situation that could cause the product to fail.
Note
The lowest level of importance used to provide background information, additional tips, or other
non-critical facts that will not affect the use of the product.

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Optional Items
Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful. All items
can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com)by calling our sales team at [phone].
Cables
DB9F to DB25M (RS-232) Modem Cable (Part# CA177)
The CA177 is a standard AT-style RS-232 modem cable
with a DB9F connector on one end and a DB25M
connector on the other. This cable is 72 inches in length.
DB9F to DB9M Extension Cable (Part# CA127)
The CA127 allows users to extend a DB9 cable up to six
feet. The connectors are pinned one-to-one, so the cable
is compatible with any device or cable that has DB9
connectors.
DB9 Female to 9 Screw Terminal (Part# TB05)
The TB05 terminal block breaks out a DB9 connector to
9 screw terminals to simplify field wiring of serial
connections. It is ideal for RS-422 and RS-485 networks,
yet it will work with any DB9 serial connection, including
RS-232. The TB05 includes holes for board or panel
mounting. The TB05 is designed to connect directly to
Sealevel DB9 serial cards or any cable with a DB9M
connector.

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Hubs
High Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub with SeaLATCH USB Ports (Part# HUB4PH)
The hub is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M bps
data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible with
USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. The HUB4PH includes a wall-
mount AC adapter that supplies a full 500mA to each
attached USB peripheral. The power supply outputs 5VDC
@ 2.4A and has a locking DC connector to prevent
accidental removal of the power cable.
High Speed 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub (Part# HUB7P)
The HUB7P is USB 2.0 compliant, providing a full 480M
bps data rate to the host, and is backwards compatible
with USB 1.1 and 1.0 devices. The powered hub includes
a wall-mount AC adapter that supplies a full 500mA to
each attached USB peripheral. The power supply outputs
5VDC @ 4A and has a locking DC connector to prevent
accidental removal of the power cable. The hub is housed
in a rugged plastic enclosure and status LEDs indicate
external power, connection to the host, and fault
conditions.
Adapters and Converters
DB9F to RJ45 Modular Adapter (Item# RJ9S8)
The RJ9S8 is a DB9 female to RJ45 adapter. It can be
configured without tools and is an excellent choice for
using available infrastructure wiring.
DB9 Female to DB9 Male - Serial Surge Suppressor (Part# SS-DB9)
User configurable for use with male or female DB9 ports,
the SS-DB9 protects all 9 lines, plus D shell chassis.
Convenient DB9 input and output connects directly to the
protected port, obtaining a ground outlet from the
computer chassis. Surge suppression is handled with
balanced arrays of high-speed avalanche diodes that
divert excess energies created by electrostatic
discharges, faulty wiring, or lightning away from network
interface connections.

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Product Family
Whether you require one serial port or 16, SeaLINK USB serial adapters will have you quickly communicating
with RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 peripherals. Unlike traditional UART-based devices, SeaLINK USB
products use a state-machine architecture that reduces host processor overhead for faster, more reliable
communications. Sealevel's SeaCOM software drivers and utilities make installation and operation easy
using Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
Part #
Description
2105R
USB to 1-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2106
USB to 1-Port RS-422 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2107
USB to 1-Port RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2113
USB to 1-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2123
USB to 1-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2101
USB to 1-Port RS-232 DB25 Serial Interface Adapter
2102
USB to 1-Port RS 422, RS-485, RS-530 DB25 Serial Interface Adapter
2103
USB to 1-Port Isolated RS-232 DB25 Serial Interface Adapter
2104
USB to 1-Port RS 422, RS-485, RS-530 DB25 Serial Interface Adapter
2108
Embedded USB to 1-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter with Low Profile PC Bracket
2128
Embedded USB to 1-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial
Interface Adapter with PC Bracket
2201
USB to 2-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2202
USB to 2-Port RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2203
USB to 2-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2208
Embedded USB to 2-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter with Standard Size PC
Bracket
2213
USB to 2-Port Isolated RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2223
USB to 2-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface Adapter

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Product Family, Continued
Part#
Description
2228
Embedded USB to 2-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial
Interface Adapter with PC Bracket
2401
USB to 4-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2402
USB to 4-Port RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2403
USB to 4-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2404
USB to 4-Port RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter
2407
USB to 4-Port RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter
2423
USB to 4-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2433
USB to 4-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
641U
USB to RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter
647U
USB to RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter
2801
USB to 8-Port RS-232 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2802
USB to 8-Port RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2803
USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2804
USB to 8-Port RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter
2807
USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-485, RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter
2823
USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Software Configurable) DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
2833
USB to 8-Port RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 DB9 Serial Interface Adapter
681U
USB to RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter
687U
USB to RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter
2161
USB to 16-Port RS-232 RJ45 Serial Interface Adapter
2167
USB to 16-Port RS-232, RS-485 RJ45 VersaCom Serial Interface Adapter

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Electrical Specifications
The 2401 utilizes four 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-232 transceiver supports data rates from
300 baud up to 460.8 K baud. Refer to Appendix C for cable length limitations.
Connector Pin Out
RS-232 (DB9 Male)
These RS-232 pin assignments meet EIA/TIA/ANSI-574 DTE specifications for DB9 type connectors.
Pin #
Signal
Name
Mode
1
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
Input
2
RD
Receive Data
Input
3
TD
Transmit Data
Output
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Output
5
GND
Ground
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
Input
7
RTS
Request To Send
Output
8
CTS
Clear To Send
Input
9
RI
Ring Indicator
Input
Please terminate any control signals that are not going to be used. The most common way to do
this is connect RTS to CTS and RI. Also, connect DCD to DTR and DSR. Terminating these pins, if
not used, will help insure you get the best performance from your adapter.

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Technical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Specification
Operating
Storage
Temperature Range
0º to 70º C (32º to 158º F)
-50º to 105º C (-58º to 221º F)
Humidity Range
10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing
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.
Power Consumption
Supply line
+5 VDC
Rating
500 mA
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated)

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Installation
SeaCOM Software Installation
Windows Installation
Do not install the Adapter in the machine until the software has been fully installed.
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
[email protected]om to receive access to the proper driver download and installation
instructions.
1. To obtain the most current software driver package from Sealevel’s website, download from here:
•SeaCOM for Windows
•SeaCOM for Linux
2. Click on the SeaCOM link in the ‘Downloads’ section to download the current driver.
3. Once downloaded, double-click on the executable to launch the InstallShield wizard and initiate
the driver installation.
4. SeaCOM software can also be downloaded from the 2401 product webpage:
https://www.sealevel.com/product/2401
To install Sealevel Systems software, you must log in as an administrator or have administrator
privileges in Windows.
For Windows XP and older versions of Windows, do not connect the device to a USB port until after
the software has been successfully installed. In Windows Vista and newer versions of Windows,
SeaCOM version 3.6.30 and later will install SeaCOM hardware that is already connected.
1. Locate the file on your computer (e.g., SS030703.exe), right-click on the filename, and click ‘Run as
Administrator’ in the fly-out menu.
2. When the ‘SeaCOM - InstallShield Wizard’ window appears, click the ‘Next’ button to initiate the
software installation.

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3. When the ‘License Agreement’ window appears, accept the terms, and click ‘Next’ to continue. You
can click the ‘Print’ button to print out a copy of the agreement for your records. If you do not accept
the terms of the agreement, the installation will stop.
4. When the ‘Ready to Install the Program’ window appears, click the ‘Install’ button to install the
software. The files will be automatically installed into the ‘C:\Program Files (x86)’ folder on your
computer.
5. The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper
components. Once the installation is complete, close the SeaCOM installer window.
6. You have completed the software driver installation process.
7. Refer to the Physical Installation section to connect and install your adapter.
Upgrading to the current SeaCOM driver
1. Download the current driver using the Instructions from the ‘Software Installation Download’
section above. Please take note of the destination directory it will save to.
2. Uninstall the currently loaded SeaCOM software found in the ‘Apps and Features’ (Windows 10 or
newer) or ‘Programs and Features’ (Windows 8.1 and older) list.
3. Navigate to Device Manager and remove the 2401 by right clicking on the line items in ‘Universal
Serial Bus controllers’ and choosing ‘Uninstall’.
4. In the Device Manager under ‘Action’, choose ‘Scan for Hardware changes. This will prompt the
installation of the adapter and associate it with the newly installed SeaCOM driver.
5. Proceed with the hardware installation of your SeaLINK USB serial adapter.

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Hardware Installation
The 2401 can be connected to any Upstream Type A USB port at the PC host or an Upstream Hub. Since it
is hot-pluggable, there is no need to power down your computer prior to installation. Once you have installed
the software simply plug the USB connector into an available USB port. The drivers that were installed
during setup will automatically be used to configure the adapter.
Verifying Installation
To confirm that the serial ports have been successfully installed, look in Device Manager under ‘Ports (COM
& LPT)’. The COM assignments will be included with the associated COM numbers in parentheses.
To access Device Manager in Windows 10:
1. Right-click on the Start button (Windows logo).
2. In the fly-out menu, click ‘Device Manager’.
3. Continue with step 4 below.
To access Device Manager in Windows 7:
1. Right-click on ‘Computer’ in the Start menu.
2. Click ‘Manage’ in the fly-out menu to launch the ‘Computer Management’ console window.
3. In the left pane under ‘System Tools’, click ‘Device Manager’.
4. In right pane near the bottom, expand the ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’ section by clicking the ‘>’ symbol.
5. You should now see the COM assignments with the associated COM numbers in parentheses.

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Your system will assign the next available COM numbers, which will vary by computer (COM 3-6
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Uninstall & Upgrade Instructions
The SeaCOM software program adds entries to the system registry that are necessary for specifying the
operating parameters for your device. To completely remove the hardware and associated software, follow
the steps in the order that they appear.
To upgrade to the latest version of SeaCOM, follow the instructions to uninstall the hardware and software,
followed by the upgrade instructions.
Start with the hardware connected to a USB port. Do not unplug it until instructed to do so.
Remove Hardware Using Device Manager
To access Device Manager in Windows 10:
1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. In the fly-out menu, click ‘Device Manager’.
3. In Device Manager, open the ‘View’ menu and select ‘Show hidden devices.’
4. Continue with Step 4 below.
To access Device Manager in Windows 7:
1. Right-click on ‘Computer’ in the Start menu.
2. Click ‘Manage’ in the fly-out menu to launch the ‘Computer Management’ console window.
3. In the left pane under ‘System Tools’, click ‘Device Manager’.
4. In right pane near the bottom, expand the ‘Universal Serial Bus controllers’ section by clicking
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Remove Hardware Using Device Manager
5. Locate the SeaLINK device in the listing, highlighted below.
6. Right click on the entry for the SeaLINK device and click ‘Uninstall’ in the fly-out menu.
7. Confirm that you want to uninstall the SeaLINK device by clicking the ‘OK’ button. This will
remove the hardware and all registry entries from your computer. Keep the device plugged in.
8. The window will refresh and the entry for the SeaLINK device will no longer appear.
Repeat steps 5-8 as needed for each serial port.
9. Proceed with removing the software on the following pages.

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Remove Software Using Apps and Features
Make sure you have first removed the hardware using the instructions on the previous page before
removing the software, otherwise remnants of the configuration settings will be left on your system. Keep
the SeaLINK device plugged in until the software has been completely uninstalled.
In Windows 10:
1. Right-click the Start button.
2. In the fly-out menu, click ‘Apps and Features’.
3. The Settings -> Apps & Features list will show all currently installed software. Once the list
populates, locate, and select the entry for ‘SeaCOM’.
4. Click ‘Uninstall’.
5. A confirmation dialog box may appear. Click ‘Uninstall’
6. In the confirmation dialog box ‘Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your
device?’ ‘SeaCOM’, click ‘Yes’.
7. The SeaCOM uninstallation program finishes.

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Remove Software Using Apps and Features
In Windows 7:
1. Access the Control Panel by clicking the ‘Start’ button, and then ‘Control Panel’.
2. In the Control Panel window, double-click on ‘Programs and Features’.
3. The Programs and Features window will list all currently installed software on your system.
Once the ‘Currently installed programs’ list populates, locate and select the entry for
‘SeaCOM’.
4. Click the ‘Remove’ button.
5. The ‘SeaCOM – InstallShield Wizard’ window will appear along with a dialog box asking you
to confirm. Click the ‘Yes’ button to continue.

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Remove Software Using Apps and Features
In Windows 7:
6. When the removal process completes, click the ‘Finish’ button to close the window. A dialog
box appears to confirm the removal success. Click the ‘Ok’ button on the dialog box.
7. If you are upgrading software, leave the SeaLINK device plugged in and follow the instructions
in the ‘UPGRADING TO THE CURRENT SEACOM DRIVER’ section above.

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Appendix A –Troubleshooting
The adapter should provide years of trouble-free service. However, in the event that it appears to be
functioning incorrectly, the following tips can eliminate most common problems without the need to call
Technical Support.
Ensure that the Sealevel Systems SeaCOM software has been installed on the machine, so that the
necessary files are in place to complete the installation. To confirm installation, click on the Windows ‘Start’
button and then select ‘All Programs’. You should see the ‘SeaCOM’ program folder listed.
Check to make sure that USB support is enabled and functioning properly in the operating system. The
presence of the ‘Universal Serial Bus controllers’ listing in Device Manager will confirm that USB support is
enabled in Windows operating systems.
Locate the COM ports for your device in Device Manager (described under ‘Verifying Installation’ in the
Installation and Configuration section of this manual).
Once you have confirmed that the serial adapter COM ports are listed in Device Manager, use the Sealevel
WinSSD utility to verify communications. Detailed help is included in the WinSSD utility.
If you have a loopback plug, put it on the adapter connector. If you do not have a loopback plug, you can
use female jumper wires to make the connection to verify the functionality.
RS-232 requires pins 2 (Receive) & 3 (Transmit) to be jumpered as shown in this graphic:
If you do not have a loopback plug or jumper wires handy, you can use a metal device such as a
knife, screwdriver, key, or paperclip to short pins two and three.