SeaLevel COMM+8.cPCI User manual

Part # 7905
Sealevel Systems, Inc
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COMM+8.cPCI
USER MANUAL
TM

Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1
OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................1
WHAT’S INCLUDED..............................................................................1
CARD SETUP............................................................................. 2
CLOCK MODES.....................................................................................2
BAUD RATES AND DIVISORS FOR THE ‘D1’ MODE...............................3
ADDRESS AND IRQ SELECTION.............................................................3
INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 4
OPERATING SYSTEM INSTALLATION ....................................................4
For Windows Users.......................................................................4
Other Operating Systems ..............................................................4
SYSTEM INSTALLATION .......................................................................4
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 5
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS...........................................................5
DB-25 (RS-232 DTE) (DB25 MALE).....................................5
HD-68 CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS (HD-68 FEMALE)........5
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 6
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................6
POWER CONSUMPTION........................................................................6
MEAN TIME BETWEEN FAILURES (MTBF)..........................................6
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS........................................................................6
APPENDIX A -TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... 7
APPENDIX B -HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE............................... 8
APPENDIX C -ELECTRICAL INTERFACE.................................. 9
RS-232...............................................................................................9
APPENDIX D -ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ............ 10
APPENDIX E -SILK-SCREEN.................................................. 11
APPENDIX F -COMPLIANCE NOTICES ................................... 12
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT...................12
EMC DIRECTIVE STATEMENT ...........................................................12
WARRANTY............................................................................ 13

Figures
Figure 1 -Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 4’.........................................................2
Figure 2 -Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 1’.........................................................2
Figure 3 -Asynchronous Communications Bit Diagram...............................10
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Introduction
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Introduction
Overview
The Sealevel Systems COMM+8.cPCI is an eight-channel serial I/O adapter for
Compact PCI compliant machines. The COMM+8.cPCI 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+8.cPCI is shipped with the following items. If any of these items
is missing or damaged, contact the supplier.
•COMM+8.cPCI Serial I/O Adapter
•HD-68 to eight DB-25 ‘Spider Cable’
•Sealevel Software

Card Setup
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Card Setup
Clock Modes
The COMM+8.cPCI employs a unique clocking option that allows the end user
to select from divide by 4 and divide by 1 clocking modes. This mode is
selected at J1.
To select the Baud rates commonly associated with COM: ports (i.e. 2400,
4800, 9600, 19.2, … 115.2K Bps) place the jumper in the divide by 4 mode
(silk-screen D4).
Figure 1-Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 4’
To select the maximum data rate (460.8K bps) place the jumper in the divide by
1 (silk-screen D1) position.
Figure 2-Clocking Mode ‘Divide By 1’
D D
1 4
D D
1 4

Card Setup
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Baud Rates and Divisors for the ‘D1’ mode
The following table shows some common data rates and the rates you should
choose to match them if using the adapter in the ‘Div1’ mode.
For this Data Rate Choose this Data Rate
1200 bps 300 bps
2400 bps 600 bps
4800 bps 1200 bps
9600 bps 2400 bps
19.2K bps 4800 bps
57.6 K bps 14.4K bps
115.2 K bps 28.8K bps
230.4K bps 57.6 K bps
460.8K bps 115.2 K bps
If your communications package allows the use of Baud rate divisors, choose
the appropriate divisor from the following table:
For this Data Rate Choose this Divisor
1200 bps 384
2400 bps 192
4800 bps 96
9600 bps 48
19.2K bps24
38.4K bps 12
57.6K bps 8
115.2K bps 4
230.4K bps 2
460.8K bps 1
Address and IRQ selection
The COMM+8.cPCI is automatically assigned I/O addresses and IRQs by your
motherboard BIOS. Only the I/O address may be modified by the user.
Adding or removing other hardware may change the assignment of I/O
addresses and IRQs.

Installation
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Installation
Operating System Installation
For Windows Users
Start by choosing Install Software at the beginning of the CD. Choose
Asynchronous COM: Port Software, SeaCOM.
OtherOperating Systems
Refer to the appropriate section of the Serial Utilities Software.
System Installation
The COMM+8.cPCI can be installed in any of the cPCI expansion slots and
contains configuration options for each port that must be set for proper
operation.
1. Turn off PC power. Disconnect the power cord.
2. Locate an available cPCI slot and remove the blank metal slot cover.
3. Gently insert the COMM+8.cPCI into the slot. Make sure that the adapter
is seated properly.
4. Replace the cover.
5. Install the Cable (CA-191)
6. Connect the power cord.
Installation is complete.

Technical Description
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Technical Description
The Sealevel Systems COMM+8.cPCI provides a PCI interface adapter with
8RS-232 asynchronous serial ports for industrial automation and control
applications.
The COMM+8.cPCI utilizes the 16C864 UART. This chip features
programmable baud rates, data format, interrupt control and industry leading
128-byte transmit and receive FIFOs.
Connector Pin Assignments
DB-25 (RS-232 DTE) (DB25 MALE)
Signal Name Pin # Mode
GND Ground 7
TD Transmit Data 2Output
RTS Request To Send 4Output
DTR Data Terminal Ready 20 Output
RD Receive Data 3Input
CTS Clear To Send 5Input
DSR Data Set Ready 6Input
DCD Data Carrier Detect 8Input
RI Ring Indicator 22 Input
Technical Note: 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.
HD-68 Connector Pin Assignments (HD-68 Female)
Port # 12345678
TD 1919 27 35 43 53 61
RI 210 20 28 36 44 54 62
DCD 311 21 29 37 45 55 63
DTR 412 22 30 38 46 56 64
RTS 513 23 31 39 47 57 65
DSR 614 24 32 40 48 58 66
RD 715 25 33 41 49 59 67
CTS 816 26 34 42 50 60 68
GND 17 17 18 18 51 51 52 52

Specifications
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Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Specification Operating Storage
Temperature Range 0º to 50º C
(32º to 122º F) -20º to 70º C (-4º to 158º F)
Humidity Range 10 to 90%R.H.
Non-Condensing 10 to 90% R.H. Non-Condensing
Power Consumption
Supply line +12 VDC -12 VDC +5 VDC
Rating 125 mA 125 mA 210 mA
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
Greater than 150,000 hours. (Calculated)
Physical Dimensions
The adapter conforms to the requirements of a 3U Adapter as set forth by the
PCI SIG.

Appendix A -Troubleshooting
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Appendix A -Troubleshooting
Sealevel 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. The I/O
addresses used by these adapters, as well as the IRQ (if any) should be
identified.
2. Make sure the Sealevel Systems adapter is securely installed in a
motherboard slot.
3. When running DOS or Windows 3.x refer to the supplied Sealevel
Software and this User Manual to verify that the Sealevel Systems adapter
is configured correctly. This software contains a diagnostic program ‘SSD’
that will verify if an adapter is configured properly. This diagnostic
program is written with the user in mind and is easy to use.
4. For Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, the diagnostic tool ‘WinSSD’ is
installed in the SeaCOM folder on the Start Menu during the setup process.
First find the ports using the Device Manager, then use ‘WinSSD’ to verify
that the ports are functional.
5. Always use the Sealevel Systems diagnostic software when
troubleshooting a problem. This will eliminate any software issues from
the equation.

Appendix B -How To Get Assistance
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Appendix B -How To Get Assistance
Please refer to Troubleshooting Guide prior to calling Technical Support.
1. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the
adapter in your system.
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 maintains a Home page on the Internet. Our
home page address is www.sealevel.com. The latest software
updates, and newest manuals are available via our FTP site that can
be accessed from our home page.
4. Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. eastern time. Technical support can be reached at (864)
843-4343.
RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM SEALEVEL
SYSTEMS BEFORE RETURNED MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AUTHORIZATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING SEALEVEL
SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING A RETURN MERCHANDISE
AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER.

Appendix C -Electrical Interface
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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. The IBM PC
computer defined the RS-232 port on a 9 pin D sub connector and subsequently
the EIA/TIA approved this implementation as the EIA/TIA-574 standard. This
standard has defined as the “9-Position Non-Synchronous Interface between
Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment
Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange”. Both implementations are in
wide spread use and will be referred to as RS-232 in this document. RS-232 is
capable of operating at data rates up to 20K bps / 50 ft. The absolute maximum
data rate may vary due to line conditions and cable lengths. RS-232 often
operates at 38.4K bps over very short distances. The voltage levels defined by
RS-232 range from -12 to +12 volts. RS-232 is a single ended or unbalanced
interface, meaning that a single electrical signal is compared to a common
signal (ground) to determine binary logic states. A voltage of +12 volts (usually
+3 to +10 volts) represents a binary 0 (space) and -12 volts (-3to -10 volts)
denote a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574 specification
define two types of interface circuits Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data
Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE). The Sealevel Systems Adapter is a DTE
interface.

Appendix D -Asynchronous Communications
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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.
Asynchronous communications is the standard means of serial data
communication for PC compatibles and PS/2 computers. The original PC was
equipped with a communication or COM: port that was designed around an
8250 Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART). This device
allows asynchronous serial data to be transferred through a simple and
straightforward programming interface. A starting bit followed by a pre-defined
number of data bits (5, 6, 7, or 8) defines character boundaries for
asynchronous communications. The end of the character is defined by the
transmission of a pre-defined number of stop bits (usually 1, 1.5 or 2). An extra
bit used for error detection is often appended before the stop bits.
Remain Idle or
next start bit
Odd, Even
or
Unused
STOP
P
BIT
5 to 8 Data Bits
Idle state of
line
1
0
1
1.5
2
Figure 3-Asynchronous Communications Bit Diagram
This special bit is called the parity bit. Parity is a simple method of determining
if a data bit has been lost or corrupted during transmission. There are several
methods for implementing a parity check to guard against data corruption.
Common methods are called (E)ven Parity or (O)dd Parity. Sometimes parity
is not used to detect errors on the data stream. This is refereed to as (N)o
parity. Because each bit in asynchronous communications is sent
consecutively, it is easy to generalize asynchronous communications by stating
that each character is wrapped (framed) by pre-defined bits to mark the
beginning and end of the serial transmission of the character. The data rate and
communication parameters for asynchronous communications have to be the
same at both the transmitting and receiving ends. The communication
parameters are baud rate, parity, number of data bits per character, and stop bits
(i.e. 9600,N,8,1).

Appendix E -Silk-Screen
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Appendix E -Silk-Screen

Appendix F -Compliance Notices
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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. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in such case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.
EMC Directive Statement
Products bearing the CE Label fulfill the requirements of the
EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and of the low-voltage directive
(73/23/EEC) issued by the European Commission.
To obey these directives, the following European standards must be met:
•EN55022 Class A-“Limits and methods of measurement of radio
interference characteristics of information technology equipment”
•EN55024-‘Information technology equipment Immunity
characteristics Limits and methods of measurement.
•EN60950 (IEC950) -“Safety of information technology
equipment, including electrical business equipment”
Warning
This is a Class A Product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Always use cabling provided with this product if possible. If no cable is
provided or if an alternate cable is required, use high quality shielded cabling to
maintain compliance with FCC/EMC directives.

Warranty
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Warranty
Sealevel Systems, Inc. provides a lifetime warranty for this
product. 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.
Sealevel Systems assumes no liability for any damages, lost profits, lost
savings or any other incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use,
misuse of, or inability to use this product. Sealevel Systems will not be liable
for any claim made by any other related party.
RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM SEALEVEL
SYSTEMS BEFORE RETURNED MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AUTHORIZATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING SEALEVEL
SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING A RETURN MERCHANDISE
AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER.
Sealevel Systems, Incorporated
155 Technology Place
P.O. Box 830
Liberty, SC 29657 USA
[phone] FAX: [phone]
www.sealevel.com
email: [email protected]
Technical Support is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Monday -Friday
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respective company.
Sealevel, Sealevel Software and Sealevel Systems are registered trademarks of
Sealevel Systems, Incorporated.
COMM+8.cPCI is a trademark of Sealevel Systems, Incorporated.