SeaLevel SeaLINK+2/PC.SC User manual

SeaLINK+2/PC.SC User Manual
Item Number 2228
www.sealevel.com PO Box 830 – Liberty, SC 29657 864.843.4343

TableofContents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED................................................................................................. 2
WHAT’S INCLUDED...................................................................................................................... 2
OPTIONAL ITEMS.......................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION.................................................................................. 4
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................... 4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................... 8
VERIFYING INSTALLATION......................................................................................................... 12
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 13
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 16
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 17
CONNECTOR PINOUTS................................................................................................................ 17
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 18
DIMENSIONS .............................................................................................................................. 18
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 18
POWER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 18
MANUFACTURING...................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 19
APPENDIX B - HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... 22
APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACES..................................................................... 23
APPENDIX D – ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS................................................ 24
APPENDIX E – CAD DRAWINGS – 2228.............................................................................. 25
APPENDIX F - COMPLIANCE NOTICES ............................................................................ 26
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT ........................................................... 26
WARRANTY............................................................................................................................... 27
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SL9205 Revision 2/2009 SeaLINK+2/PC.SC User Manual

Introduction
Sealevel’s SeaLINK® 2228 is a dual-port embedded USB to multi-interface serial
adapter intended for mounting directly to a computer chassis, eliminating the need
for an external converter and providing a clean, professional installation. All
configuration and electrical interface selections are handled through the driver, so
you never need to open the enclosure to set jumpers or switches. Each serial port is
individually software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 with the
electrical interface settings maintained locally, allowing the host computer to be
repaired or upgraded without reconfiguring the serial ports.
Sealevel SeaCOM USB software drivers and utilities make installation and
operation easy for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, and Vista operating systems.
Once the software is installed, plug the 2228 into an available USB port and each
port is recognized as a standard COM port by the host system enabling compatibility
with legacy software. Serial data rates to 921.6K bps are supported.
The 2228 includes a standard sized PC bracket and ships with an internal USB cable
(Item# CA260) that is compatible with many EBX and larger sized motherboards
with 0.1" USB header connectors. For EPIC and smaller sized motherboards, an
internal USB cable with a 2mm header connector (Item# CA383) is available as an
option. Standard operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C and extended
temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) is optional.
Features
Each port is individually software configurable for RS-232, RS-422, and two-
wire or four-wire RS-485
High speed UART with 128-byte Tx FIFO and 384-byte Rx FIFO
Automatic hardware RS-485 enable/disable
Two DB9M connectors – each serial port supports data rates to 921.6K bps
Powered by USB host connection
Full modem control signals implemented in RS-232 mode
Includes 14” internal USB header cable (Item# CA260)
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Before You Get Started
What’s Included
The SeaLINK+2/PC.SC is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is
missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for replacement.
2228 – USB to RS-232/422/485 Two Port Serial Interface Adapter
CA260 – Internal USB Header Cable, 14” in Length
Sealevel Software CD – SeaCOM software and user manual
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
(http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling our sales team at 864-843-4343.
Cables
Internal USB Cable for 2mm Box Headers
(Item# CA383)
The CA383 cable has a 1x4 2mm Molex connector for
connecting to Sealevel embedded USB products. The
other end has a 1x4 2mm box header connector found
on very small motherboards.
Internal USB Cable for 2mm Molex Connectors
(Item# CA382)
The CA383 cable has a 1x4 2mm Molex connector for
connecting to Sealevel embedded USB products. The
other end has a 1x4 2mm Molex connector compatible
with Sealevel embedded USB hubs and other devices.
DB9F to DB25M (RS-232) Extension Cable
(Item# 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
(Item# 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.
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Terminal Blocks
Terminal Block – DB9F to 9 Screw Terminals
(Item# TB05)
The TB05 terminal block breaks out a DB9 connector to
nine screw terminals to simplify field wiring of serial
connections including RS-422 and RS-485 networks.
The TB05 is designed to connect directly to Sealevel
DB9 serial cards or any cable with a DB9M connector.
Terminal Block – Dual DB9F to 18 Screw Terminals
(Item# TB06)
The TB06 terminal block breaks out dual DB9
connectors to 18 screw terminals to simplify field wiring
of serial connections including RS-422 and RS-485
networks. The TB06 is designed to connect directly to
Sealevel dual port DB9 serial cards or any cable with
DB9M connectors.
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 it is an excellent choice
for using available infrastructure wiring.
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Installation & Configuration
Software Installation
Windows 98/ME/ 2000/XP/Vista™ Operating Systems
Do not connect the device to a USB port until the
software has been successfully installed.
1. Start Windows.
2. Insert the Sealevel Software CD in to your CD drive.
3. If ‘Auto-Start’ is enabled, the installation window will automatically appear.
Otherwise, navigate to the root directory of your CD drive and double-click
the ‘autorun.exe’ application to launch the installation window.
4. Select ‘Install’ to locate the software and manual for your device.
5. Type in the part number for your device (Item# 2228) or select it from the
list in the drop box.
6. Click the ‘Install Drivers’ button to launch the Installation Wizard.
7. When the ‘SeaCOM - InstallShield Wizard’ window appears, click the
‘Next’ button to initiate the software installation.
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Software Installation, continued
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.
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Software Installation, continued
10. A dialog box will appear, as shown, with important information. Click the
‘OK’ button to continue.
11. During installation, you may receive a warning dialog stating, “The
publisher cannot be determined due to the problems below: Authenticode
signature not found.” Click the ‘Yes’ button to proceed with the installation.
This declaration means that SeaCOM has not been certified by Microsoft’s
testing labs.
Note: All SeaCOM software and drivers have been fully tested by Sealevel.
Clicking ‘Yes’ will not harm your system.
12. If SeaCOM has been previously installed on your computer, you do not need
to install it again. If you are upgrading SeaCOM, you should remove the
previous version before installing the latest version. Refer to the ‘Uninstall
& Upgrade Instructions’ section of this manual; otherwise, click ‘OK’ to
continue.
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Software Installation, continued
13. The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and
install the proper components. When the ‘InstallShield Wizard Complete’
window appears, click ‘Finish’ to close the window and complete the
software installation.
14. Click the ‘X’ in the top-right corner of the ‘Product Finder’ screen to close
the CD installation window.
15. Proceed with the hardware installation of your SeaLINK USB serial adapter.
Linux Installation
Refer to the subdirectory D:\Software\SeaCOM\Other\Linux\ (replace “D:”
with your actual CD drive letter) found on the Sealevel Software CD. This
folder contains valuable information on installing your serial adapter in the
various Linux releases. Also included is a series of files explaining proper
Linux syntax and typical Linux serial implementations.
3rd Party Software Support
Third party software support for many HMI/MMI and other process control
software is included on the product installation CD. For the most up to date
information on third party software support, please visit
www.sealevel.com/thirdpartysoftware.asp.
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Hardware Installation
Do not connect the device to a USB port on your
motherboard until the software has been successfully
installed.
The 2228 requires no user hardware configuration and can be installed in any spare
PC bracket location.
To install the 2228, locate an available PC slot in your system. Remove the blank
plate and install the 2228 and secure the screw or tab (included with your system).
Alternately, the bracket can be removed and the board can be panel mounted.
Connect the embedded USB cable to the board and plug into an available USB
header connector on the motherboard.
The following instructions were tested with Windows XP and may vary based on
your version of Windows.
Once the device has been installed, power up the system. The Found New Hardware
wizard will appear first for the root hub and then for each port that you are installing.
Follow the instructions on the following page to finish installation.
The installation will repeat twice for each COM port
(a total of 4 times on two port devices). This is a
limitation in the way Windows installs USB serial
devices.
1. A ‘Found New Hardware’ alert will appear above the system tray as shown
below.
2. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ will appear.
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