SIO-232.CF User Manual
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1. UART with 16 byte FIFO Data rates to 921 6K bps Switchable x1 or x8 baud rate supports up to 921 6K baud 3 3V or 5V compatible All modem control signal signals implemented Compatible with all standard serial COM software Software controlled power management Low power consumption Detachable 12 cable with DB 9M connector Sealevel Systems Inc sol 10 232 CF User Manual ABOUT THE SIO 232 CF The SIO 232 CF card is an RS 232 serial card designed using a 16C550 compatible UART The serial data and control lines are buffered using ESD protected RS 232 transceivers Industry standard baud rates up to 921 6K bps are supported together with 16 byte TX and RX FIFOs A small switch is located at the back edge of the card which allows selection of x1 or x8 baud rate multiplier This feature allows up to 921 6K bps operation without needing special device drivers on the host in x8 mode you simply multiply the setting shown on the host by 8 to get the real serial data rate e g 19 2K bps set in software with x8 mode gives 153 6K bps data rate physically in hardware See section 5 for the switch settings The SIO 232 CF conforms to the industry standard CompactFlash interface that allows connection of peripherals to the system bus of a laptop handheld PC or PDA The CF specification extends the earlier memory only CompactFlash interface to allow I O devices and extra power for the card The SIO 232 CF is an I O type d2. bit rate of 921 6K bps does not imply that the maximum sustained throughput rate of the serial port will be as high The actual throughput that can be achieved depends on many factors including the host PC speed the serial data block size duty cycle and overall host interrupt latency Sealevel Systems Inc 5 10 232 CF User Manual 4 7 BAUD RATE SETTINGS The table below illustrates the common baud rate values available for each of the baud rate multiplier switch positions SWITCH x8 HOST SETTING SWITCH 1 300 bps 300 bps 2400 bps 1200 bps 1200 bps 9600 bps 2400 bps 2400 bps 19 2K bps 4800 bps 4800 bps 38 4K bps 9600 bps 9600 bps 76 8K bps 19 2K bps 19 2K bps 153 6K bps 38 4K bps 38 4K bps 307 2K bps 57 6K bps 57 6K bps 460 8K bps 115 2K bps Sealevel Systems Inc 115 2K bps 921 6K bps 10 232 CF User Manual WARRANTY Sealevel s commitment to providing the best I O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured products We are able to offer this warranty due to our control of manufacturing quality and the historically high reliability of our products in the field Sealevel products are designed and manufactured at its Liberty South Carolina facility allowing direct control over product development production burn in and testing VIF ETI Mg Sealevel
3. 91 232 User Manual Part Number 3101 SYSTEMS INCORPORATED www sealevel com 155 Technology Place Liberty SC 29657 864 843 4343 Table of Contents OVER VTE aeaa Aeae ABOUT 232 sssessssscisssvssiessstesiesssuvectcasetisessonsdisenveeessbacsibeuesssusactseasdssvonspiecsensibeowbecuenes INSTALLING THE SIO 232 CE ssccccscesuvecsecasascscessteatvnconnetipeauisesctsidacdphasainnanssdetonipenddsacsniasesiesaeds 3 1 WINDOWS 95 98 98SE ME NT4 2000 3 2 WINDOWS CE POCKET PO a O A ec eb ested He HARDWARE SPECIFICATION eeeesseseesesseseesosseseesoeseecesoesereorsesecsorseeceesoesereoseesorsesorsorsereesoesese UNV ea bas ota sano a a a a a A a a a a e e nas 42 FEEC TR OA 4 3 POWER CONSUMPTION VSENVIRONMEN 4 6 NOTES ON SERIAL DATA THROUGHPUT 2 4 7 BAUD RATE WARRAI DY EE T A E E T E OVERVIEW The SIO 232 CF is an RS 232 CompactFlash serial card with the following features m I CompactFlash form factor for CF equipped PDAs Handheld PCs laptops etc Supported in Windows 95 98 98SE Me NT4 2000 XP CE and PocketPC 16C550 compatible buffered
4. Systems Inc hereafter Sealevel warrants that the Product shall conform to and perform in accordance with published technical specifications and shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for life In the event of failure Sealevel will repair or replace the product at Sealevel s sole discretion Failures resulting from misapplication or misuse of the Product failure to adhere to any specifications or instructions or failure resulting from neglect or abuse are not covered under this warranty Warranty service is obtained by delivering the Product to Sealevel and providing proof of purchase Return authorization must be obtained from Sealevel Systems before returned merchandise will be accepted Authorization is obtained by calling Sealevel Systems and requesting a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to Sealevel and to use the original shipping container or equivalent Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable 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 This warranty applies to Sealevel manufactured Product Product purchased through Sealevel but m
5. anufactured by a third party will retain the original manufacturer s warranty Sealevel Systems Incorporated 155 Technology Place P O Box 830 Liberty SC 29657 USA 864 843 4343 FAX 864 843 3067 www sealevel com email support sealevel com Technical Support is available Monday Friday from 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern time Trademarks Sealevel Systems Incorporated acknowledges that all trademarks referenced in this manual are the service mark trademark or registered trademark of the respective company Sealevel Systems Inc 7 10 232 CF User Manual
6. evice and requires a CF capable slot Sealevel Systems Inc 215 10 232 CF User Manual INSTALLING THE SIO 232 CF 3 1 Windows 95 98 98SE Me NT4 2000 XP You will first need to install SeaCOM prior to using the SIO 232 CF Installing the supplied SeaCOM software that comes with your product will copy the necessary files into the proper Windows folders Windows will use these files to recognize the SIO 232 CF card Note Windows NT4 requires additional 3 party Card amp Socket Services additional charge not included 3 2 Windows CE PocketPC There is no need to install any software for Windows CE or PocketPC Simply insert the SIO 232 card and it will appear in a list when you go to set up a Connection Sealevel Systems Inc 3 10 232 CF User Manual HARDWARE SPECIFICATION 4 1 PINOUT The SIO 232 CF is supplied with a 12 long cable that terminates with a DB 9M connector with female jackscrews to match the port at the back of a PC The pinout below applies to the SIO 232 CF and the DB 9M connector on the supplied cable the cable is pinned one to one DCD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS 9 R Shield 1 Pin 1 is nearest the edge of the card The cable shield is grounded at the card end runs the full length of the cable and is not connected at the equipment end i e does not connect to the DB 9 shell to help to avoid ground loops Techn
7. ical 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 Note The mating connector type Honda RMC E9F2S BSLA2N A2 8 PIN 9 PIN 1 gt x1 Sealevel Systems Inc 4 10 232 CF User Manual 4 2 ELECTRICAL All figures quoted are typical parameters 25 C 77 F RS 232 SIGNALS ESD PROTECTION UART CLOCK SPEED 4 3 POWER CONSUMPTION Typical output level 5 5V open circuit voltages All RS 232 signal lines on the SIO 232 CF card are protected against electrostatic discharge ESD 15kv human body model 8kv IEC1000 4 2 contact discharge 15kv IEC1000 4 2 air gap discharge Switch selectable Baud rate multiplier xl UART CLOCK is 1 8432MHz gt 115 2K bps max x8 UART CLOCK is 14 7456MHz gt 921 6K bps max All figures quoted are typical parameters 25 C 77 F VCC CURRENT IN STANDBY MODE 4 4 MECHANICAL CARD MASS FORM FACTOR 4 5 ENVIRONMENTAL HUMIDITY TEMP 20mA typical 5V 13mA typical 3 3V 14mA typical 5V 5mA typical 3 3V 10g typical 0 352 oz 36 4mm x 42 8mm x 3 3 mm overall 1 43 x 1 68 x 0 13 lt 80 R H non condensing 0 50 C ambient 32 122 F 4 6 NOTES ON SERIAL DATA THROUGHPUT The maximum
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