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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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