SeaLevel SeaLINK/PC.SC User manual

SeaLINK/PC.SC

User Manual | 2128

Contents

CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................2

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ...............................................................................................................................4

INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................7

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................................................15

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................16

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................18

APPENDIX A –TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................19

APPENDIX B –HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................20

APPENDIX C –ELECTRICAL INTERFACES ......................................................................................................21

APPENDIX D –ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................22

APPENDIX E –CAD DRAWINGS - 2128............................................................................................................23

APPENDIX F - COMPLIANCE NOTICES ............................................................................................................24

WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................................25

Introduction

Sealevel’s SeaLINK® 2128 is a single-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. The serial port is 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 port.

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 2128 into an available

USB port and the serial 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 2128 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

•Serial port is 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

•One DB9M connector –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/PC.SC is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged,

please contact Sealevel for replacement.

•2128 –USB to RS-232/422/485 Single Port Serial Interface Adapter

•CA260 –Internal USB Header Cable, 14” in Length

Advisory Conventions

Warning

The highest level of importance used to stress a condition where damage could result to the

product or the user could suffer serious injury.

Important

The middle level of importance used to highlight information that might not seem obvious or a

situation that could cause the product to fail.

Note

The lowest level of importance used to provide background information, additional tips, or other

non-critical facts that will not affect the use of the product.

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

Adapters and Converters

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.

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

SeaCOM Software Installation

Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista™ Operating Systems

Do not install the Adapter in the machine until the software has been fully installed.

1. Begin by locating, selecting, and installing the correct software from the Sealevel software

driver database.

2. Select the Part Number (2128) for your device from the listing.

3. Click the ‘Download Now’ button ‘SeaCOM for Windows V3.75.’

4. The setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper

components.

LINUX INSTALLATION

Refer to Linux Archives - Sealevel. This link 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.

For additional software support, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, (864) 843-4343. Our

technical support is free and available from 8:00AM-5PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For

email support contact: supp[email protected].

3RD PARTY SOFTWARE SUPPORT

For the most up to date information on third party software support, please visit

https://www.sealevel.com/support/3rd-party-software-support/.

Hardware Installation

Do not connect the device to a USB port on your motherboard until the software has been

successfully installed.

The 2128 requires no user hardware configuration and can be installed in any spare PC bracket location.

To install the 2128, locate an available PC slot in your system. Remove the blank plate and install the 2128

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 (twice on single 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 (the single port model name will

be “SeaLINK/PC.SC”).

2. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ will appear.

3. Choose ‘No, not this time’ and click ‘Next’ to proceed.

4. Choose ‘Install the software automatically’ and click ‘Next’ (the single port model name will be

“SeaLINK/PC.SC”).

5. The ‘Hardware Wizard’ will search for the proper drivers; however, it may be interrupted by a message

stating that the hardware has not passed Windows certification. Click on ‘Continue Anyway’.

All SeaCOM software and drivers have been fully tested by Sealevel. Clicking ‘Continue anyway’

will not harm your system.

6. The appropriate drivers for your SeaLINK device and version of Windows will be installed as shown

(the single port model name will be “SeaLINK/PC.SC”).

7. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation of your hardware (the single port model name will be

“SeaLINK/PC.SC”).

8. The ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ appears a second time; repeat steps 4-8.

9. When the ‘Found New Hardware’ alert informs you that your hardware is installed and ready to use,

you can proceed with verifying the installation to check functionality and/or locate the COM port

assignments, if necessary.

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