SeaLevel eI/O-110 Series User manual

Sealevel Systems, Inc.
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Before You Get Started................................................................................................................................4
What‟s Included........................................................................................................................................4
Advisory Conventions..............................................................................................................................4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................5
Industry Segments ...................................................................................................................................5
Features ....................................................................................................................................................5
eI/O Products in This Manual .................................................................................................................6
Optional Items..........................................................................................................................................7
eI/O Hardware Description ...................................................................................................................... 10
eI/O Standard and Power over Ethernet Modules .............................................................................. 10
eI/O Module Common Features........................................................................................................... 10
eI/O Configurations & Specifications .................................................................................................. 11
Power Options .......................................................................................................................................... 16
eI/O Power Connection ........................................................................................................................ 16
eI/O Max Power Requirements ............................................................................................................ 16
SeaMAX Application Suite ........................................................................................................................ 17
SeaMAX Overview.................................................................................................................................. 17
Communicating Via Modbus................................................................................................................ 17
SeaMAX Software Installation............................................................................................................... 18
Driver Installation from the Sealevel Disk using „AutoRun‟............................................................... 18
Instructions for Downloaded Software Installation ............................................................................ 20
Upgrading to the current SeaIO driver (SeaMAX) ............................................................................... 20
MaxSSD Configuration & Diagnostics Utility ...................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Ethernet eI/O Modules............................................................................................. 26
Hardware Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 27
Configuring Ethernet ............................................................................................................................ 27
Advanced Features................................................................................................................................ 29
Wiring Options.......................................................................................................................................... 32
Connector Pin Outs............................................................................................................................... 33
Mounting Options .................................................................................................................................... 34
DIN Rail Mounting................................................................................................................................. 34
Wall/Panel Mounting............................................................................................................................. 34
Table/Desktop Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix A –Handling Instructions ....................................................................................................... 35
ESD Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix B –How to Get Assistance ...................................................................................................... 36
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................. 36

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Warranty.................................................................................................................................................... 37
Warranty Policy...................................................................................................................................... 37
Non-Warranty Repair/Retest ................................................................................................................ 37
How to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)............................................................. 37
Trademarks ........................................................................................................................................... 37

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All eI/O modules are shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged
please contact Sealevel for a replacement.
eI/O Data Acquisition Module
Sealevel SeaMAX Software CD
Do not connect the I/O module to the host until the software is installed.
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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Sealevel eI/O™modules offer powerful data acquisition solutions that are perfect for a wide range
of applications and environments with easy interfacing to computers, controllers, and PLCs. eI/O
modules are available in various digital, analog, and serial I/O configurations. Each eI/O model is
designed for maximum flexibility and easy field wiring.
For easy software integration, application programs or 3rd party software can use the Sealevel
SeaMAXTM library or industry standard Modbus TCP (Ethernet) protocol.
eI/O modules are perfect for a wide variety of applications and environments including:
Process Control
Data Acquisition
Broadcast Automation
Security
Facility Management
Supports Industry Standard Modbus TCP Protocol
Models Offering Choice of:
oOptically Isolated Inputs
oForm A Reed Relay Outputs
oHigh Current Form C Relay Outputs
Status Indicator LEDs for Communication and power
Field Removable Terminal Block Connectors
Power Input via Terminal Block or Power over Ethernet
Compact Size –4.5” (L) x 3.5” (W) x 1.3” (H)
Din Rail or Table Mount

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Ethernet 10/100 BaseT
eI/O 110E –4 Optically Isolated Inputs/4 Form A Reed Relay Outputs
eI/O 120E –4 Optically Isolated Inputs/4 Form C Relay Outputs
eI/O 130E –4 Optically Isolated Inputs
eI/O 140E –4 Form A Reed Relay Outputs
eI/O 150E –4 Form C Relay Outputs
Power Over Ethernet
eI/O 110PoE –4 Optically Isolated Inputs/4 Form A Reed Relay Outputs
eI/O 120PoE –4 Optically Isolated Inputs/4 Form C Outputs
eI/O 130PoE –4 Optically Isolated Inputs
eI/O 140PoE –4 Form A Reed Relay Outputs
eI/O 150PoE –4 Form C Relay Outputs

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Depending on the interface type, your eI/O module may include additional accessories. Included
accessories are listed below. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) by
calling our sales team at [phone].
CAT5 Patch Cable (Part# CA246)
Standard 7' CAT5 UTP Patch Cable (RJ45).
Power Over Ethernet Switch
Connect up to four eI/O modules without power cables
with the Sealevel unmanaged five port Ethernet switch.
eI/O 120VAC to 12VDC @ 500mA Wall Mount Power Supply (Part# TR104)
The TR104 is a wall wart style power supply capable of
powering a single eI/O module at 120VAC input and
12VDC output at 500mA. Other power supply options are
available for driving multiple eI/O modules on a DIN rail.
100-240VAC to 24VDC @ 300mA DIN Rail Power Supply (Part# PS101)
The PS101 is an AC/DC DIN rail mount power supply that
accepts 100-240VAC input and outputs 24VDC at up to
300mA (7.5W).

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100-240VAC to 24VDC @ 2.1A DIN Rail Power Supply (Part# PS103)
The PS103 is an AC/DC DIN rail mount power supply that
accepts 100-240VAC input and outputs 24VDC at up to
2.1A (50W).
eI/O 230VAC to 12VDC @ 500mA Wall Mount Power Supply (Part# TR105)
The TR105 is a wall wart style power supply for European
countries and is rated for 230VAC input and 12VDC
output at 500mA.
eI/O 240VAC to 12VDC @ 500mA Wall Mount Power Supply (Part# TR106)
The TR106 is a wall wart style power supply for the
United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The TR106 is rated for 240VAC input and 12VDC output
at 500mA.

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CAT5 Patch Cable, 10' in Length (Part# CA247)
10‟ Blue Ethernet Patch Cable. Can be used to connect
eI/O Ethernet modules to a hub or switch.

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eI/O modules are powered in one of two ways
9-30 V DC power inputs
802.3af-2003 Power over Ethernet
All eI/O modules include the same connectors and configuration options on the front and side of
the unit:
Status LEDs are also included on the front of all eI/O modules to indicate the following information:
Power (Green) –Lights when power is applied to the module.
Act (Green) –Light blinks when Modbus/TCP activity is present or when new firmware is
being downloaded.

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eI/O-110 modules provide 4 optically isolated inputs and 4 Form A Reed Relay outputs. Inputs
can range from 5-30VDC, while the Form A Reed Relays provide long life switch closures that
are well suited for low current applications. Each pair of inputs shares a common and field
wiring is simplified via 3.5mm field removable terminal blocks.
Inputs
Type
4 non-polarized optically isolated inputs
Voltage Range
5-30VDC
Isolation
2500VAC RMS / 3500VDC
Input Resistance
6.2K Ohms in series
Outputs
Type
4 SPST Form A Form A Reed Relays
Power
DC 30W / AC 10VA Max.
Contact Voltage
60VDC max.
Contact Current
500mA max.

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The eI/O-120 provides 4 optically isolated inputs and 4 SPDT Form C relay outputs. Inputs can
range from 5-30VDC and provide 300V isolation to ground, while the high current Form C
relays switch up to 60VDC @ 5A or 250VAC @ 6A. Each Form C relay has a discrete common
and includes normally-open and normally-closed contact connections. Each pair of inputs shares
a common and field wiring is simplified via 3.5mm field removable terminal blocks.
Inputs
Type
4 non-polarized optically isolated inputs
Voltage Range
5-30VDC
Isolation
2500VAC RMS / 3500VDC
Input Resistance
6.2K Ohms in series
Outputs
Type
4 SPDT Form C relays
Power
DC 240W / AC 1200 VA
Contact Voltage
60VDC / 250VAC max. (5VDC min.)
Contact Current (DC)
<30 VDC @ 5A max.
>30 VDC @ 700mA max. (100mA min.)
Contact Current (AC)
6A max.

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eI/O-130 modules provide 4 optically isolated inputs with 2500VAC RMS / 3500VDC external
isolation and high channel-to-channel isolation. Each pair of inputs shares a common and field
wiring is simplified via 3.5mm field removable terminal blocks.
Inputs
Type
4 non-polarized optically isolated inputs
Voltage Range
5-30VDC
Isolation
2500VAC RMS / 3500VDC
Input Resistance
6.2K Ohms in series

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The eI/O-140 provides 4 SPST Form A dry-contact Form A Reed Relays. Form A Reed Relays offer
long life performance and fast response time. Convenient removable 3.5mm screw terminal
blocks compatible with 14-22 AWG wiring allow reliable connection to real world I/O.
Outputs
Type
4 SPST Form A Form A Reed Relays
Power
DC 30W / AC 10VA Max.
Contact Voltage
60VDC max.
Contact Current
500mA max.

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The eI/O-150 provides 4 optically isolated inputs and 4 SPDT Form C relay outputs. Inputs can
range from 5-30VDC and provide 300V isolation to ground, while the high current Form C
relays switch up to 60VDC @ 5A or 250VAC @ 6A. Each Form C relay has a discrete common
and includes normally-open and normally-closed contact connections. Field wiring is simplified
via 3.5mm field removable terminal blocks.
Outputs
Type
4 SPDT Form C relays
Power
DC 240W / AC 1200 VA
Contact Voltage
60VDC / 250VAC max. (5VDC min.)
Contact Current (DC)
<30 VDC @ 5A max.
>30 VDC @ 700mA max. (100mA min.)
Contact Current (AC)
6A max.

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eI/O standard units are powered from a 9-30VDC source using the screw terminals on the side of
the unit. Sealevel offers several power supply choices to make connection easy (see the Accessories
chapter at the end of this document).
The eI/O PoE units are Class 0 (IEEE 802.3af-2003) Power over Ethernet devices. This allows power
and data to be transferred over a single CAT5 cable and eliminates the need for an external power
supply. With PoE, power can be supplied by power sourcing equipment including PoE switches
(midspans) and injectors.
Standard Series
Power Over Ethernet Series
eI/O-110
1.5W
2.2W
eI/O-120
2.0W
2.6W
eI/O-130
1.5W
2.2W
eI/O-140
1.5W
2.2W
eI/O-150
2.0W
2.6W

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The SeaMAX Suite is a collection of configuration/diagnostic utilities and software libraries that
enable rapid application development. The SeaMAX API, included in the SeaMAX Suite, provides a
common API for Sealevel eI/O and SeaDAC data acquisition modules. SeaMAX is designed to
simplify application development by requiring little knowledge of the underlying communication
protocols of these devices and replacing low-level programming. SeaMAX is available in an
unmanaged library and a wrapper library that provides an interface to the API from managed code.
The following libraries and utilities are included in the SeaMAX Suite and are covered in this
chapter:
MaxSSD Configuration & Diagnostics utility
Ethernet Config utility
SeaMAX API
SeaMAX .NET API
The SeaMAX API documentation, installed with SeaMAX, explains the usage and API references,
including function calls and enumerations. Sealevel digital and analog I/O modules supported by
SeaMAX software are designed to work with third party applications via the SeaMAX API. To help
simplify application development, the complete API documentation and code samples are
automatically installed with the SeaMAX Suite and can be found in Windows by clicking Start All
Programs Sealevel Systems SeaMAX Documentation. For convenience, Sealevel offers a PDF
version of the SeaMAX manual on our website. Example code is also included for several popular
languages and compilers.
Please contact Sealevel technical support with any questions regarding SeaMAX documentation:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Sealevel eI/O modules are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Modbus/TCP networks.
The supported command set will vary depending on the eI/O model number used. Specialized
diagnostic commands and other RTU specific codes are not supported. An overview of the Modbus
specification for TCP connections is covered in detail in the interactive documentation located on
the Sealevel website at http://www.sealevel.com/software/SeaMAX/
The official Modbus specification can be found at http://www.modbus.org.

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Proceed with installing the SeaMAX Software Suite using the software disk that was included with
your Sealevel I/O module. Software drivers are also available on the product webpage on the
Sealevel website at www.sealevel.com.
To install Sealevel Systems software, you must log in as an administrator or have
administrator privileges in Windows.
1. Insert the Sealevel Systems disk in to your optical drive.
2. If „AutoRun‟ is enabled for this drive the software will automatically launch.
3. Otherwise, navigate to the root directory of your optical drive and double-click the
„autorun.exe‟ application to launch the installation window.
4. Select „Install‟.

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5. Type the part number for your adapter in the text box and click „Enter‟, or click on
the drop box to scroll from the listing to select your product.
If you installed your hardware prior to loading/installing the drivers, please click on the
„Click here if you installed hardware before software‟ button and follow the listed
instructions.
6. Click the „Install Drivers‟ button to launch the Installation Wizard.
7. When the InstallShield Wizard‟ window appears, click the „Next‟ button to initiate the
software installation.
8. 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.
9. When the „Ready to Install the Program‟ window appears, click the „Install‟ button to
install the software onto the hard drive of your computer. The files will be
automatically installed into the „C:\Program Files‟ folder on your computer.
10. The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the
proper components. Next follow the information presented on the screens that
follow. Once the installation is complete, close the disk installation window.
11. Refer to the Physical Installation section to connect and install your adapter.

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1. To install the driver executable from the Sealevel disk, browse the Sealevel Systems
disk for: Software\SeaMAX\Windows\SeaMAX Installer.exe
2. If you are using Windows Vista or newer operating systems, right click on the
installer executable and choose ‟Run as Administrator‟. If you are using an operating
system prior to Windows Vista, double click on the executable to launch the
Installshield and initiate the driver installation.
3. Please refer to step six above in the Disk Installation section and follow the
remaining installation steps.
1. To obtain the most current software driver package from Sealevel‟s website,
download from here:
SeaMAX for Windows
SeaMAX for Linux
2. Choose the link for the target operating system and click on the „Download File‟ link
to download the current driver.
3. Once downloaded,if you are using Windows Vista or newer operating systems, right
click on the installer executable and choose ‟Run as Administrator‟. If you are using
an operating system prior to Windows Vista, double click on the executable to
launch the Installshield and initiate the driver installation.
4. Please refer to step six above in the Disk Installation section and follow the
remaining installation steps.
1. Download the current SeaMAX driver using the instructions from the „Downloaded
Software Installation‟section above. Please take note of the destination directory to
which it will save.
2. Uninstall the currently loaded driver SeaMAX driver found in the Control Panel. Prior
to Windows Vista, SeaMAX will be populated in the „Add/Remove Programs‟ list. In
Windows Vista and newer operating systems, it will be found in the „Programs and
Features‟ list.
3. Navigate to the Device Manager and remove the Sealevel digital I/O adapter by right
clicking on the line item under „SeaI/O Device‟ and choosing „Uninstall‟.