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1. 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 manufactured by a third party will retain the original manufacturer s warranty Sealevel Systems Incorporated 2719 Greenville Highway 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 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 39 SeaDAC Lite User Manual
2. Modbus TCP Baud Haie 3600 E 16 Optically lsolated Inputs Parity HOME E 16 Reed Relay Outputs Broadcast to Multiple Modules Get Seall Module Settings _Set Settings Change Slave ID SEALEVEL Important note regarding SeaI O Ethernet E series modules The broadcast feature sets the Ethernet Seal O E series module s TCP IP to RS 485 translation data rate independently of the SeaI O module itself Therefore if you have an Ethernet Seal O module and you set the data rate to 115 2K bps via a MaxSSD broadcast command both the RS 485 port and the Ethernet port will respond thereafter to 115 2K bps as expected However if you reset the Seal O module by rotating the rotary switch clockwise one complete revolution the RS 485 port will reset to 9600 bps and no parity but the Ethernet port will remain unaffected To restore communications broadcast another set data rate and parity command 9600 and no parity via MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc 23 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Digital I O Tab The Digital IO tab of MaxSSD is displayed when using Sealevel I O devices featuring discrete inputs and outputs It displays the device s current input and or output status in an intuitive and usable manner When displaying Seal O or SeaDAC modules excluding SeaDAC Lite the Digital IO tab displays inputs and outputs in groupings or banks of eight Therefore a Sealevel I O device with 16 inputs and 8 outputs would s
3. Form C Outputs The SeaDAC Lite 8112 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 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 Status LEDs display I O activity and field wiring is simplified via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks Inputs Type Voltage Range Isolation Input Resistance Response Time Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current DC Contact Current AC Operate Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 8112 OEM 4 non polarized optically isolated inputs 5 30VDC 300V 6 2K Ohms in series 4us 4 SPDT Form C relays DC 240W AC 1200 VA 60VDC 250VAC max SVDC min lt 30 VDC 5A max gt 30 VDC 700mA max 100mA min 6A max 10ms max Sms max 6 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8113 4 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaDAC Lite 8113 modules provide 4 optically isolated inputs with 300V external isolation and high channel to channel isolation Ideal for low voltage monitoring applications inputs can range from 5 30VDC Status LEDs display I O activity and connection to real world signals is made via 3 5mm field removable screw terminal connectors 113 KT iPorthole 8113 OEM Inputs Type 4 non pol
4. are USB 1 1 compliant USB 2 0 compatible and are powered by the USB port eliminating external power supplies OEM versions without enclosures or Porthole mounting plates are also available Se DN w be A WMD mih A 1 K xw S Pag Die Ch 4 E dh KEREN p gd A G E A ANNENS eo a ere eee sean Ka Se D a k KA ARA bee A Ve i LA R V A x Y KAN Ao S NNN X ONS A MA AA A at KN re N AN Sealevel Systems Inc SH SeaDAC Lite User Manual This manual covers the installation amp operation of these SeaDAC Lite modules SeaDAC Lite DIO 8 4 Isolated Inputs 4 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8111 iPorthole Module P N 8111 KT OEM Module P N 8111 OEM SeaDAC Lite PLC 8 4 Isolated Inputs 4 Form C Relay Outputs SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8112 iPorthole Module P N 8112 KT OEM Module P N 8112 OEM SeaDAC Lite ISO 4 4 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8113 1Porthole Module P N 8113 KT OEM Module P N 8113 OEM SeaDAC Lite REL 4 4 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8114 iPorthole Module P N 8114 KT OEM Module P N 8114 OEM SeaDAC Lite REL 4C 4 Form C Relay Outputs SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8115 1Porthole Module P N 8115 KT OEM Module P N 8115 OEM SeaDAC Lite PIO 32 32 Channel TTL SeaDAC Lite Module P N 8126 iPorthole Module P N 8126 KT OEM Module P N 8126 OEM Sealevel Systems Inc e SeaDAC Lite User Manual Overview Sealevel SeaDAC Lite modules are available i
5. be found at http www modbus or NOTE A SeaDAC Lite modules do not currently support Modbus commands Sealevel Systems Inc sl SeaDAC Lite User Manual SeaMAX Software Installation Proceed with installing the SeaMAX Software Suite using the software CD 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 Windows 2000 XP Vista Operating Systems Do not connect the I O module to the host until the software is 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 Software Select the Part Number for your device from the listing 6 The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper components Follow the information presented on the installation screens that follow 7 A screen may appear with the declaration The publisher cannot be determined due to the problems below Authenticode signature not found Please select the Yes button and proceed with the installation This declaration simply means that the Operating System is not aware of the driver being loaded It will not cause any ha
6. rack Item PB24HQ Relay rack can accept up to six QSSRs for a total of 24 channels Features a 50 pin header connector for easy interface via 50 conductor ribbon cables e Quad four position relay rack item PB16HQ Relay rack can accept up to four QSSRs for a total of 16 channels Features a 50 pin header connector for easy interface via 50 conductor ribbon cables m Quad Solid State Relay Modules e AC Input Item IA5Q Provides 4 channels of discrete I O interface to monitor AC inputs up to 140V 10mA e DC Input item IB5Q Provides 4 channels of discrete I O interface to monitor DC inputs from 3 3V to 32V e AC Output item OAS5Q Provides 4 channels of discrete I O interface to control AC outputs up to 140V 3A e DC Output Item OB5Q Provides 4 channels of discrete I O interface to control DC outputs up to 60V 3A Simulation debug module Item TAO1 Module simulates the operation and load characteristics of a standard 24 channel relay rack An LED corresponding to each port bit illuminates to indicate state Eight position DIP switches are used to generate input status changes 8126 SeaDAC Lite 8126 Connected to Solid State Relay Rack Solid State Relay Rack WII d High current High voltage 1 0 i 23 Sealevel Systems Inc 12 SeaDAC Lite User Manual SeaDAC Lite Power Requirements Sealevel SeaDAC Lite modules are powered by the USB host interface
7. searches for any Seal O Ethernet modules on the network and displays their IP addresses in the Available Ethernet Devices list box not shown When an IP address is selected from the list box a socket is opened to the SeaI O module and it is ready for communication NOTE TT no IP address is shown when using Ethernet modules review the previous Hardware Configuration section or proceed to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual Sealevel Systems Inc 20 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab Once the host computer is configured correctly the SeaI O Configuration tab becomes available This tab only appears for SeaI O and SeaDAC modules and will not appear when using SeaDAC Lite modules Before communicating with a SeaI O or SeaDAC module the configuration utility must determine if there is an I O module at that slave ID address and if so what type of module it is This is the purpose of the Get operation To perform a Get operation first select the slave ID to which the module is configured SeaIl O modules are shipped at hardware setting 0 labeled ADDR on the left side of the module and slave ID 247 by default All other slave ID addresses from 1 to 246 are available However each daisy chained Seal O module must have a unique slave ID address no duplicates are allowed SeaDAC modules are only available on slave ID 247 and this number cannot be changed To communicate
8. with a different SeaDAC module select a different COM port Use device manager if necessary to locate the proper COM port Sealevel Systems Inc MaxS5D Host PC Configuration Seall Configuration Communication Settings Module Description Slave ID Baud Hate Parity i Broadcast to Multiple Modules SEALEVEI Once a slave ID is selected click the Get SealO Module Settings button After a short delay the information for that I O module should be displayed If no information appears verify the host settings and baud rates are correct and make changes if necessary For SeaDAC modules make sure the baud rate is set to 9600bps For Seal O modules check the hardware settings on the left side of the module and try again Sealevel Systems Inc Ale SeaDAC Lite User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab cont After the Get command is executed the Module Description frame will display the model type description interface and I O type In the example shown the module found at slave ID 247 is a SeaI O 410 module with an Ethernet Modbus TCP interface The Set Settings and Change Slave ID buttons will also be enabled for this module 7 Sealevel Systems Inc MaxS5D Host PC Configuration Sealll Configuration Digital 10 Communication Settings Module Description e SeaI O 410E Slave ID 247 Ethernet Modbus TCP Baud Fate 3600 E 16 Optically Isolated Inputs Parity NON
9. E 9 16 Reed Relay Outputs Broadcast to Multiple Modules Get Seal Module Settings L set Settings Change slave ID SEALEVEL Liet After a successful Get operation additional tabs may be displayed in MaxSSD depending on the found device model These tabs display device I O and allow easy configuration for all SeaMAX supported devices Sealevel Systems Inc 227 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab cont The Broadcast to Multiple Modules checkbox along with the Set Settings button can be used to change the baud rate and parity on multiple SeaI O modules at once This function only works with SeaI O modules connected together via the pass through connectors This function is disabled with SeaDAC and SeaDAC Lite modules since these devices do not have pass through connectors MaxSSD broadcasts a set data rate and set parity command to all devices on the RS 485 bus but only those modules listening at the current baud rate will be able to receive and respond For example if you have five Seal O modules chained together and two are set to 9600 bps and no parity and three are set to 115 2k bps and the PC is set to 9600 bps only the two modules set to 9600 bps will receive the broadcast set data rate and parity message Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSS5D Host PC Configuration Seal0 Configuration Digital 10 Communication Settings Module Description SeaI O 410E Glawe ID 247 eng s Ethernet
10. INGS ee ee ee 37 APPENDIX C COMPLIANCE VIN TEEN 38 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT cscsscsceccececccceccscecsceceseececsceceseeceecs 38 WARRANT I EEN 39 Sealevel Systems Inc SeaDAC Lite User Manual SL9181 Revision 8 2008 Introduction SeaDAC Lite USB digital I O modules provide a low I O count solution in a small rugged enclosure Models are available with optically isolated inputs Reed or Form C relay and TTL outputs SeaDAC Lite modules are powered by the USB port eliminating external power supplies SeaDAC Lite modules integrate a SeaLATCH USB port that provides a secure metal to metal connection and prevents accidental cable disconnection SeaLATCH connectors are fully compatible with standard USB cables For easy software integration application programs or 3rd party software can use Sealevel s SeaMAX library that includes a variety of helpful diagnostic utilities and sample programs SeaDAC Lite modules are supported under Windows 2000 XP and Vista operating systems For embedded system solutions SeaDAC Lite modules are available in 1Porthole versions with the Intelligent Porthole family of USB digital I O products Simply design the 3 2 x 3 1 Porthole mounting footprint into your enclosure to mix and match iPorthole USB I O modules for maximum configurability The Porthole footprint offers a standard method for interfacing real world I O connections SeaDAC Lite modules
11. SeaDAC Lite User Manual SYSTEMS INCORPORATED www sealevel com PO Box 830 Liberty SC 29657 864 843 4343 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 1 BEFORE YOU GET SEAR A k H eege deeg 4 EE ehre ERE D EE 4 RTRC 4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION EE 5 SEADAC LITE CONFIGURATIONS amp SPECIFICATIONS sesesssesesessessnseseseeeseseresererererererererererereren 5 8111 4 Optically Isolated Inputs 4 Reed Relay Oumuis 5 S112 4 Optically Isolated Inputs 4 Form C Outputs sss sss eee eee 6 SIIS A Ophcallydsolated TE 7 S114 A Reed Rela EE S Od 14 e OUD UTS sss tae see seen cals a Teta ee ses Racer eRe aaa ek tendancy 9 S ZO CHOI TTT EE EE 10 SEADAC LITE POWER REQUIREMENTS nisnosnssonoessessesssrssesseossresesseossrssesseoserssrsseoserssesseoseeseeeseee 13 SEALACH MUSD EE 14 SEALA TC E LOCKING USB E EE 15 SHAMAX APPLICATION EEGEN ee 16 SEAMA XK OVERVIEW EE 16 COMMUNICATING VIA MODBUS ies kaiaa a Aarne Hols a n Silica Sends th eae rent ales 17 SEAMAX SOPTWARE INSTALLATION serteni nan e n de deeds Be eWka dee E 18 MAXSSD CONFIGURATION amp DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY osssseseseseseseseseseserererererersrsrsesrersrseresesese 19 TROWBIEES HOO TUNG SEAMA e EE Ae 30 WIRING 614 9 L IV 32 I O WIRING SEADAC LITE 8111 SII aMopnutrs 32 I O WIRING SEADAC LITE 8126 TTL Mopp 33 TECHNICAE SPECIFICATIONS EEN 35 APPENDIX A HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccscccccces 36 APPENDIX B CAD DRAW
12. and require SVDC 500mA to be available on the USB port Most computers and powered USB hubs are capable of meeting this requirement while passive USB hubs and some laptops running on batteries may not Check the product manual that shipped with your system or hub if you are uncertain Sealevel technical support may also be able to help The maximum power requirements for each SeaDAC Lite device are shown below Item Description mA 8111 4 Isolated Inputs 4 Reed Relay Outputs 300 8112 4 Isolated Inputs 4 Form C Relay Outputs 500 8113 4 Optically Isolated Inputs 100 8114 4 Reed Relay Outputs 200 8115 4 Form C Relay Outputs 400 8126 32 TTL Channels 500 Sealevel Systems Inc 13 SeaDAC Lite User Manual SeaLATCH USB SeaDAC Lite USB digital I O modules integrate the patent pending SeaLATCH USB port which is fully compatible with standard USB cables When used with the included USB cable Item CA356 with a SeaLATCH USB type B connector the metal thumbscrew provides a secure connection to the device and prevents accidental cable disconnection Sealevel Systems Inc 14 SeaDAC Lite User Manual SeaLATCH Locking USB Cables SeaLATCH USB Connectors SeaLATCH locking USB cables integrate a small thumbscrew into each USB connector SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB cables The thumbscrew provides a secure metal to metal connection preventing accidental disconnection SeaLATCH USB ca
13. arized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 300V Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time Aus Sealevel Systems Inc 7 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8114 4 Reed Relay Outputs The SeaDAC Lite 8114 provides 4 SPST Form A dry contact Reed relays Reed relays offer long life performance fast response time and are well suited to low current devices Each relay output has a discrete common Status LEDs display I O activity and field wiring is simplified via field removable 3 5mm screw terminal blocks compatible with 14 22 AWG wiring Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current Operate Time Bounce Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 114 KT iPorthole 8114 OEM 4 SPST Form A Reed relays 1OVA max 60VDC max 500mA max 0 5ms max 0 5ms max 0 2ms max 8 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8115 4 Form C Relay Outputs Control and monitor a variety of devices with the SeaDAC Lite 8115 The module s 4 channels of highly reliable SPDT Form C relay outputs are rated for up to 60VDC 5A or 250VAC 6A Each Form C relay has a discrete common and includes normally open and normally closed contact connections Status LEDs display I O activity and field wiring is simplified via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks _ c RELAYS J NENO c NG NO c f le gl H T l Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current DC Contact Current AC Operate Time R
14. bles are available in three configurations Item CA356 The CA356 is a 72 USB cable with a SeaLATCH type B connector and a standard USB type A connector This cable provides a secure connection between Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type B port and legacy USB type A ports The CA356 is included with Sealevel devices with a SeaLATCH type B port Item CA332 The CA332 is a 72 cable with both SeaLATCH type A and B connectors This cable secures both ends of the cable to devices with SeaLATCH USB ports and offers complete protection against accidental cable disconnection Item CA355 The CA355 is a 72 cable with a standard USB type B anda SeaLATCH type A connector This cable provides a secure connection between legacy USB devices and Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type A port such as the isolated USB hub Item 270U Sealevel Systems Inc 15 SeaLATCH USB Connectors Type B Type A SeaDAC Lite User Manual SeaMAX Application Suite SeaMAX Overview The SeaMAX Suite is a collection of software libraries and configuration and diagnostic utilities that facilitates rapid application development for Seal O SeaDAC and SeaDAC Lite modules The following libraries and utilities are included in the SeaMAX Suite and are covered in this manual m MaxSSD Configuration amp Diagnostics utility Ethernet Config utility m SeaMAX API Sealevel digital and analog I O modules supported by SeaMAX
15. cs utility see following page has been provided to verify proper hardware functionality The D A outputs of the SeaI O 470 and SeaDAC 8227 are factory set for 0 10V To configure the D A outputs for 0 5V you will need to open the enclosure and set the correct jumpers Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on opening the enclosure and accessing the correct jumpers To adjust a particular channel s output voltage drag the slider until the desired voltage is displayed in the window on the right side Also you may type the desired voltage directly into the voltage display and then confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key on your keyboard Sealevel Systems Inc MaxS5D Channel 1 Analog Output J 1 253 W U Volks 10 Volts Channel 2 Analog Output 3 116 V O Volts 10 Volts Diagnostics Utility Close Mars SD NOTE The output voltage will not change until the Enter key is pressed or you have clicked on the window anywhere outside of the text AN entry field Sealevel Systems Inc 28 SeaDAC Lite User Manual A D amp D A Diagnostics To check basic functionality of both the A D and D A converters press the Diagnostics Utility button on the D A Outputs tab shown on the previous page and then press the Start button as shown below Any errors will be shown in the Results pane If any errors occur please contact tech
16. eaDAC Lite User Manual I O Wiring SeaDAC Lite 8126 TTL Module The 8126 addresses the 32 channels of buffered drive digital I O as four eight bit ports each programmable as input or output The I O channels are accessed via an industry standard 50 pin header connector Use a standard 50 pin IDC ribbon cable to connect an industry standard relay rack terminal block Item TBO7 or relay rack simulation module Item TAQ1 Each channel can sink up to 64mA or source up to 32mA All channels combined cannot exceed a total output of 350mA Relay racks with less than 32 channels expect all even pins to be commons When using relay racks with less than 32 channels set Port D as an input to avoid shorting the outputs to ground through the relay rack 8126 50 Pin Header Connector The 8126 has the following pin out which is compatible with a wide variety of industry standard solid state relay racks C7 LE Do 315 ol S l of 6 Z o ol Port C 9 lo oH Port D ulo el Blo el o Glo ofp t6 P7 7 r 18 sb lay 21 NP Port B SS a b 26 276 Jm Do 31 als AZ 3315 Ja 3916 ola Port A 4115 Ja Ao ok AJ VM 5VDC H Z D NOTE The 8126 modules are designed to work with industry standard solid state relay racks that expect negative logic to operate The 8126 modules expect positive logic on the inputs Sealevel Systems Inc 33 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8126 TTL Logic amp Example Circuits The 8126 uses 74ABT245
17. elease Time Sealevel Systems Inc KO eX A d es Kei A SOARS Och Ss e G VE 115 KT iPorthole 8115 OEM 4 SPDT Form C relays DC 240W AC 1200 VA 60VDC 250VAC max SVDC min lt 30 VDC 5A max gt 30 VDC 700mA max 100mA min 6A max 10ms max Sms max 9 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8126 32 Channel TTL The SeaDAC Lite 8126 provides 32 channels of buffered drive digital I O The module addresses the 32 channels of I O as four eight bit ports each programmable as input or output Use a standard 50 pin IDC ribbon cable to connect an industry standard relay rack for PC based control and automation of equipment including sensors switches security control systems and other industrial automation systems A status LED lights when the 8126 is successfully communicating with a USB port 126 KT iPorthole a mat ec E t Saa lt 2 4 X ER SA 4 8126 OEM Power Requirements Max Output Power SVDC 350mA Inputs Logic High Min 2VDC Logic Low Max 0 8VDC Outputs Logic High Max 0 5VDC 64mA Logic Low Min 2VDC 32mA The 8126 modules are designed to work with industry standard solid state relay racks that expect negative logic to operate The 8126 modules expect positive logic on the inputs Refer to the I O Wiring section of this manual for more information Sealevel Systems Inc 10 SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8126 Optional Items Depend
18. ernal USB header found on many popular system motherboards HUB7i Sealevel s powered 7 port USB hub providing up to 5500 VAC of optical isolation to the host system HUB4 High Speed USB 2 0 4 Port Hub AC powered 4 port USB hub AC adapter and USB cable HUB7 High Speed USB 2 0 7 Port Hub AC powered 7 port USB hub AC adapter and USB cable Sealevel Systems Inc 4 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Hardware Description SeaDAC Lite Configurations amp Specifications 8111 4 Optically Isolated Inputs 4 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC Lite 8111 modules provide 4 optically isolated inputs and 4 Reed relay outputs Inputs can range from 5 30VDC while the Reed relays provide long life switch closures that are well suited for low current applications Each Reed relay has a discrete common and each pair of inputs share acommon Status LEDs display I O activity and field wiring is simplified via removable 3 5mm terminal blocks Inputs Type Voltage Range Isolation Input Resistance Response Time Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current Operate Time Bounce Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 111 KT iPorthole 8111 OEM 4 non polarized optically isolated inputs 5 30VDC 300V 6 2K Ohms in series 4us 4 SPST Form A Reed relays 1OVA max 60VDC max 500mA max 0 5ms max 0 5ms max 0 2ms max SE SeaDAC Lite User Manual 8112 4 Optically Isolated Inputs 4
19. for instructions on properly setting line termination and pull up pull down resistors Refer to the Troubleshooting Ethernet Modules section on the following page for additional steps regarding Ethernet E series Seal O modules If these steps do not solve your problem please contact Sealevel Technical Support Our technical support is free and available from 8 OOAM 5PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday You can contact Technical Support via Phone 864 843 4343 Email support sealevel com Sealevel Systems Inc 30 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Troubleshooting Ethernet E series Seal O Modules Problem The SeaI O module starts up with a strange IP address Le 169 254 x x All Ethernet SealI O E series modules are shipped with DHCP enabled If no DHCP server is available or the DHCP server cannot be reached the Ethernet Seal O module will default to a random IP address in the range 169 254 0 1 to 169 254 255 254 Change the PC s network settings to place both the SeaI O module and PC on the same subnet Adjust the Seal O module s IP address and Netmask using the Ethernet Config utility Start gt All Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt Ethernet Config installed with SeaMAX Then restore the PC s network settings Problem The SeaI O module is visible in Ethernet Config but the network settings cannot be changed The Seal O module is most likely on a different subnet than the PC The PC s IP address and Netmask mus
20. he RS 485 port and the Ethernet port will respond thereafter to 115 2K bps as expected Using the rotary switch will reset the RS 485 port but the Ethernet port will still try to communicate at 115 2k bps To restore communications broadcast a set data rate and parity command 9600 and no parity via MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc 31 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Wiring Options I O Wiring SeaDAC Lite 8111 8115 Modules Depending on model you can control and monitor up to 4 optically isolated inputs and 4 Reed or Form C relay outputs Each Reed or Form C relay has a discrete common ground and each pair of inputs share a common Reed relays can switch up to 60VDC 500m lt A while Form C relays can switch up to 60VDC 5A or 250VAC 6A The non polarized input voltage range is 5 30VDC and features 300V optical isolation to protect the host computer from damaging voltage transients and ground loops commonly found in industrial environments Field wiring is simplified via 3 5mm removable screw terminal blocks with optional spring clamp terminal blocks also available The removable terminal blocks are compatible with 14 22 AWG field wiring Optically Isolated Inputs 1 2 3 3 4 C Terminal Block 5 30VDC Non Polarized 300V Isolation Reed Relay Outputs 1 2 NO C NO C Terminal Block x2 MAX 60 VDC 42 VAC 10VA Form C Relay Outputs NC NO C NC NO C Terminal Block X2 Sealevel Systems Inc 253 S
21. how two banks of inputs and one bank of outputs When banks of inputs are displayed the status LEDs update on each of the banks automatically This allows you to actively monitor external signals With a bank of outputs the output coils can be set using the buttons below each output LED As each coil is set the I O module is read The corresponding status LED in the Digital IO window indicates the state of the coil In the example below a Seal O module with 16 Reed relays is shown gt Sealevel Systems Inc Max55D Host PC Configuration Gel Configuration Digital I0 Bank Selection 3 4 gt r Digtal Outputs O O CH C CH CH O CH Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit d Bit amp m Digital Outputs 9 G oF or on Eai o or or or Bit S Bit 10 Bit 11 Bit 12 Bit 13 Bit 14 Bit 15 Bit 16 Close MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc 224 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Digital O Tab cont When displaying SeaDAC Lite modules the Digital IO tab displays inputs and outputs in groupings or banks of four Therefore a SeaDAC Lite module with four inputs and four outputs would show only one bank of inputs and one bank of outputs When banks of inputs are displayed the status LEDs update on each of the banks automatically This allows you to actively monitor external signals With a bank of outputs the output coils can be set using the buttons below each output LED As each coil
22. imits 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 the User 9 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 to prevent or correct the interference Always use cabling provided
23. ing upon your application you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing the 8126 to real world signals All items can be purchased from our website http www sealevel com or by calling 864 843 4343 For TTL applications m Terminal Block Kit Item KT107 Kit includes the TBO7 screw terminal block and CA167 ribbon cable for connecting the 8126 s 50 pin header connector to your I O 6 Snap track and DIN rail clips are included for DIN rail mounting m IDC 50 to IDC 50 Pin 40 Ribbon Cable Item CA167 Interfaces the 8126 s 50 pin header connector Simulation debug module Item TA01 Module allows monitoring status of output pins and controlling state of input pins An LED corresponding to each port bit illuminates to indicate state Eight position DIP switches are used to generate input status changes SeaDAC Lite 8126 Connected to Terminal Block TB07 SeaDAC Lite 8126 Connected to Debug Adapter TA01 Sealevel Systems Inc sils SeaDAC Lite User Manual For high current high voltage applications sw IDC 50 to IDC 50 Pin Ribbon Cable Item CA167 40 cable connects the 8126 to solid state relay racks equipped with a 50 pin header interface sw IDC 50 to IDC 50 Pin Ribbon Cable Item CA135 40 cable connects the 8126 to solid state relay racks equipped with a 50 pin edge connector m Solid State Relay Racks e Quad six position relay
24. is set the SeaDAC Lite module is read The corresponding status LED in the Digital IO window indicates the state of the coil In the example below a SeaDAC Lite module with four inputs and four Form C relays is shown with the state of the relays showing either normally open NO or normally closed NC ml Sealevel systems Inc MaxS5D Saks Bank Selection 1 2 ll Digital Inputs Bit 2 Bit 4 Aelays HOM nce Hom NC Relay 1 Relay 2 SEALEVEL NOTE The SealO Configuration tab does not appear in MaxSSD when using SeaDAC Lite modules since they have no configurable AN communication settings Sealevel Systems Inc 225 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Programmable I O Tab The Programmable IO tab of MaxSSD is displayed when using Sealevel I O devices featuring programmable inputs or outputs This tab allows for bank configuration input output configuration as well as bit level presets Sealevel Systems Inc MaxS5D Host PC Configuration Deal Configuration Digital IO 9 Programmable I0 Bank Selection Bank Presets Bank 1 UFF Bit L Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 f Bank functions as Output Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 IO Direction Bank functions as Input 277 9 HH as E 05 M eS ae ae SEALEVEL Each bank of programmable I O can be set as either an 8 bit group of inputs or outputs By selecting Bank 1 from the drop box clicking the Bank functions as Input radio but
25. k over tin nickel Sealevel Systems Inc 35 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Appendix A How To Get Assistance When calling for technical assistance please have your user manual and current device settings ready If possible please have the device installed and ready to run diagnostics Sealevel Systems maintains a website on the Internet Our homepage address is http www sealevel com The latest software updates and newest manuals are available via our FTP site that can be accessed from our home page Manuals and software can also be downloaded from the product page for your device Sealevel Systems provides an FAQ section on our website Please refer to this to answer many common questions This section can be found at http www sealevel com faq asp Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m eastern time UTC 6 hours You can contact Technical Support via Phone 864 843 4343 Email support sealevel com Sealevel Systems Inc 36 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Appendix B CAD Drawings l NOTE 50 126 THRU 4 X 4 40 THREADED INSERT 2 420 2 146 N pit G LN L a tona 2 580 0 363 T S 2 130 2 856 3 200 3 750 4 250 Sealevel Systems Inc 37 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Appendix C Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the l
26. ling the software proceed with adding the hardware When installing Seal O modules connect them one at atime The base module must be properly configured and communicating successfully with the host before you can add additional expansion modules Verify each expansion module can communicate before connecting additional expansion modules Confirm that all screw terminal connections are correct and secure and that the correct cables are being used including network cables crossover vs patch cables You can use standard network patch cables straight through cables to connect Seal O modules together via the pass through connectors on the left side of the module Crossover cables should never be used to connect two or more Seal O modules together Crossover cables should only be used to connect an Ethernet Seal O module to a host without going through an Ethernet hub or switch On Seal O modules verify that the device address slave ID is properly set Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on setting the device slave ID Use the MaxSSD utility included on the software CD to verify proper installation MaxSSD is designed to simplify the installation configuration and diagnostics of Sealevel Seal O modules If the SeaI O modules only sometimes respond to a Get operation or return invalid data you may have termination improperly set Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual
27. lts ka Oto 5 Volts MM Oto 5 Volts Y SEALEVEL The Device Configuration selection drop box adjusts the arrangement and function of the A D input channels Input channels are displayed as banks groups of eight Each channel is range configurable via the voltage range dropdown list Both the channel voltage range and device wide configuration are set on a dropdown list There is no need to save your settings they are automatically saved to the device as you select the various configuration options 10x Hardware Gain Enabled checkbox Indicates whether or not the onboard hardware gain jumper is currently set This option is not user configurable it only reflects the status of the onboard hardware jumper settings Set the hardware jumper to enable this functionality which allows smaller voltages to be measured more accurately e g a 0 1 V input signal can be measured more accurately by enabling the 10x hardware gain jumper and setting the SealI O 470 A D input channel for 0 10V range Show 12 Bit Hex Values checkbox Displays the values returned by the A D converter as a hexadecimal value without converting the values to engineering units De Amps or Volts Sealevel Systems Inc 22 SeaDAC Lite User Manual D A Outputs Tab The D A Outputs tab is useful for manually setting the digital to analog output voltages on applicable Sealevel I O devices with D A channels A preliminary diagnosti
28. n various I O configurations each designed for maximum flexibility and easy field wiring SeaDAC Lite modules offer system designers a compact low cost alternative for interfacing any USB equipped computer with real world signals SeaDAC Lite modules are designed to work with third party applications via the Sealevel SeaMAX API For maximum reliability all SeaDAC Lite modules include Sealevel s innovative SeaLATCH locking USB connector design that prevents accidental cable disconnection Industry Segments SeaDAC modules are perfect for a wide variety of applications and environments including Process Control Data Acquisition Broadcast Automation Security Facility Management Features Models Offering Choice of o Optically Isolated Inputs o Reed Relay Outputs o Form C Relay Outputs o TTL Interface SeaLATCH Locking USB Connector Prevents Cable Disconnection Powered by USB Connection Status Indicator LEDs for I O Activity and USB Connection Field Removable Terminal Block Connectors Optional Spring Clamp Terminal Blocks Available Industry standard 50 pin relay rack connector Wide Operating Temperature 0 C to 70 C Extended Temperature Available 40 C to 85 C Housed in Rugged Attractive Plastic Enclosure Compact Size with Versatile Mounting Capabilities Available in 1Porthole and OEM versions Sealevel Systems Inc e SeaDAC Lite User Manual Before You Get Started What s Included All SeaDAC modules are shi
29. nical support for further help A D D A Diagnostic Utility 4 D 074 Diagnostics 4 0 Ground Offset D4 Channel 1 Reference D A Channel 2 Reference Results Click Start to begin testing the 4 0 D A functionality Please make sure that there are no external connections to the D A channels 470 channel 1 or 4 0 channel 2 Cancel Converting A D amp D A Values To properly use the values returned from the SeaI O 470 and SeaDAC 8227 module s A D channels the application program must convert the returned values to engineering units voltage Likewise the application program must output the correct value to the I O module s D A outputs to generate the desired voltage The conversion formulas will vary depending on how the I O module is configured The formulas and their uses are covered in detail in the interactive documentation located on the Sealevel website at http www sealevel com software SeaMAX Sealevel Systems Inc 29 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Troubleshooting SeaMAX 10 11 Following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the device in your system Uninstall any previous versions of the SeaMAX software before installing any new versions Install SeaMAX software first before connecting any Sealevel I O devices Installing the software places the necessary files in the proper locations on your system After instal
30. octal bidirectional transceivers to provide TTL input output capabilities Each bit is pulled to 5V through a 10K Q pull up resistor to insure each bit is at a known state when not driven The inputs use positive logic and are active true If an input is driven high 2V to 5 25V it will read as a logical one 1 and if driven low OV to 0 8V it will read as a logical zero 0 If an input is not driven it will read as a one 1 due to the 10K Q pull up resistors on each port The outputs use negative logic Writing a zero 0 to an output corresponds to 5V while writing a one 1 to an output corresponds to OV Input Circuit Schematic Output Circuit Schematic TB V 5 V 245 OK 245 10K Output Bit TTL Input a TTL Output LA O EE EL ER Er L GND GND Solid State Solid State Relay Input Relay Output 5V 5V Sealevel Systems Inc 34 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Technical Specifications Dimensions SeaDAC Lite Modules L W 1Porthole Modules L W OEM Modules L W Environmental Specifications Specification Operating Temperature Range 0 C 70 C 50 C 105 C 32 F 158 F S8 F 221 F Humidity Range 10 to 90 R H 10 to 90 R H Non Condensing 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 mas
31. pped with the following items If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for a replacement SeaDAC Lite Digital Interface Adapter Item CA356 USB Type A to SeaLATCH Type B Cable 6 in Length Sealevel Software CD SeaMAX Software and Documentation NOTE SeaDAC Lite iPorthole and OEM modules do not include an internal USB cable Order the appropriate internal cable for your system or use Molex connector p n 35507 0400 or equivalent Optional Items Depending upon your application you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing SeaDAC Lite modules All items can be purchased from our website http www sealevel com or by calling 864 843 4343 For applicable accessories pin out diagrams are located on the website m CA332 SeaLATCH Type A to SeaLATCH Type B device cable 6 in length m CA179 USB A to B device cable 6 in length m CA214 USB A to A extension cable 3 meters m CA260 2mm Molex to 1x4 0 1 2 54mm box header cable 14 in length Used to connect iPorthole and OEM modules to the internal USB header found on many popular system motherboards CA382 2mm Molex to 2mm Molex cable 14 in length Used to connect iPorthole and OEM modules to the internal USB header on Sealevel embedded USB hubs and computers CA383 2mm Molex to 1x4 2mm box header cable 14 in length Used to connect iPorthole and OEM modules to the int
32. r device and use it in the dropdown box in MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc MaxS5D Host Communications Settings COM Fort Q Baud Hate Parity IF Address Close M avs bU Once a COM port is selected the baud rate and parity can be selected NOTE The baud rate and parity of the PC must match the settings of the Sealevel I O module to be configured The factory default settings for all Sealevel I O modules are 9600 baud and no parity Sealevel Systems Inc 19 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Host PC Configuration Tab cont To communicate with a SeaDAC Lite module select SeaDAC Lite from the COM Port dropdown box MAXSSD will search for any SeaDAC Lite modules connected to a USB port and display them in a frame as shown below A new Digital I O tab will appear If more than one SeaDAC Lite module is connected select the one you want to test from the list and click the Digital I O tab You can use this new tab to test the functionality of inputs and relay outputs The Digital I O tab is covered in detail on subsequent pages g Sealevel systems Inc Max53D ich Host PC Configuration Digital 10 Host Communications Settings COM Port SeaDAC Lite MM Baud Hate Parity SeaDAc Lite 0 8112 IF Address SEALEVEL To communicate with a Seal O Ethernet module select ETHERNET from the COM Port dropdown box When Ethernet is selected MaxSSD
33. rm to your system 8 During setup you may specify installation directories and other preferred configurations This program also adds entries to the system registry that are necessary for specifying the operating parameters for each driver An uninstall option is included to remove the driver and all registry INI file entries from your system 9 Proceed with configuring your Sealevel I O module using the MaxSSD utility detailed on the following pages Sealevel Systems Inc 18 SeaDAC Lite User Manual MaxSSD Configuration amp Diagnostics Utility The Sealevel Systems configuration utility MaxSSD is designed to simplify the installation configuration and diagnostics of Sealevel I O modules MaxSSD is a Microsoft Windows application and has been tested with Windows 2000 XP and Vista Host PC Configuration Tab The first time you run the MaxSSD utility Start gt All Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt MaxSSD it will default to the Host PC Configuration tab This tab allows the user to choose the initial communication settings for the connected I O device The COM Port dropdown box allows the selection of a serial COM port from COM1 to COM256 Ethernet for Ethernet SeaI O modules or SeaDAC Lite USB USB connected SeaI O and SeaDAC modules are installed as virtual COM ports Using device manager expand Ports COM amp LPT by clicking on the next to the category and locate the COM port for you
34. 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 gt All Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt Documentation Additional SeaMAX documentation is available online that completely details the functions of the SeaaMAX API Example code is included for several popular languages and compilers The interactive online documentation is located on the Sealevel website at http www sealevel com software SeaMA X Please contact Sealevel technical support with any questions regarding SeaMAX documentation Phone 864 843 4343 Email support sealevel com This chapter covers all SeaMAX supported devices Not all features are applicable to all devices Sealevel Systems Inc 16 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Communicating Via Modbus Sealevel Seal O and SeaDAC modules are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Modbus networks The supported command set will vary depending on the Seal O model number used Specialized diagnostic commands and other RTU specific codes are not supported An overview of the Modbus specification for both RTU and 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
35. t be altered to place both the SeaI O module and the PC within the same subnet Contact your network administrator for assistance Problem The SeaI O module doesn t show up in Ethernet Config The Ethernet Seal O modules are discovered via a UDP broadcast Verify that any firewall software such as Windows Firewall ZoneAlarm etc or router settings that would hinder UDP transmissions are disabled It is also possible that the SeaI O module may not be discovered if the PC and module are on separate subnets This may occur if the module s IP address is configured outside the range of the PC s subnet It can also occur during a failed DHCP discovery In either case the Recover Module button in Ethernet Config utility may be used to recover the device Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for more information Problem The rotary switch ADDR was used to reset an Ethernet Seal O module but it no longer responds to a Get operation If you reset the Seal O module by rotating the rotary switch clockwise one full revolution the RS 485 port will reset to 9600 bps and no parity but the Ethernet port will remain unaffected The broadcast feature in MaxSSD sets the Ethernet Seal O E series module s TCP IP to RS 485 translation data rate independently of the SeaI O module itself Therefore if you have an Ethernet SeaI O module and you set the data rate to 115 2K bps via a MaxSSD broadcast command both t
36. ton and then clicking the Set Programmable IO Options button the first 8 PIO bits on the device will now function as inputs For ease of configuration an All Banks of IO option is available to configure all of the I O at one time Inputs have no preset mode therefore the preset options are disabled for any bank of inputs Outputs however have bit addressable presets These presets are used whenever the device is powered up or the bank direction changes from input to output NOTE The output presets will not lock the outputs into a specified on or off state They only set the state of the outputs on a power on or bank direction change Sealevel Systems Inc 26 SeaDAC Lite User Manual A D Inputs Tab The A D Inputs tab displays the current state of the analog to digital channels for Sealevel I O devices that feature A D inputs Settings are provided for both device wide and per channel configuration Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSS5D Host PC Configuration Deal Configuration Digital 10 4 0 Inputs D A Outputs Device Configuration 10s Hardware Gain Enabled 16 Single Ended A D Inputs e Channel 1 6 T Show 12 Bit hes values Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 0000 Y 0 000 Y 0 000 NM 0 000 NM 0 to 5 Valls EN Oto 5 Volts Oto 5 Vals EN Oto 5 Vals Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 0 000 V 0 000 0 000 V 0 000 V Oto 5 Volts ka Oto 5 Yo
37. 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 Sealevel Systems Inc 38 SeaDAC Lite User Manual Warranty WARRANTY Trademarks 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 Sealevel 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

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