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© Sealevel Systems, Inc.  12009-001-KT Manual   |  SL9679  10/2022 

SeaMAX Application Suite 

SeaMAX Overview 

The SeaMAX Suite is a collection of configuration/diagnostic utilities and software libraries that enable 
rapid application development. The SeaMAX API, included in the SeaMAX Suite, provides a common API 
for Sealevel data acquisition devices. SeaMAX is designed to simplify application development by requiring 
little  knowledge  of  the  underlying  communication  protocols  of  these  devices  and  replacing  low-level 
programming. SeaMAX is available in an unmanaged library and a wrapper library that provides an interface 
to the API from managed code.  

The SeaMAX API documentation, installed with SeaMAX, explains the usage and API references, including 
function calls and enumerations. Sealevel digital and analog I/O modules supported by SeaMAX 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 

  All  Programs 

  Sealevel  SeaMAX 

 

Documentation.  

For convenience, Sealevel offers 

SeaMAX API documentation

 on our website. 

 

SeaMAX Windows Installation 

Launch the SeaMAX installation package and follow the instructions presented onscreen for your operating 
system. Once SeaMax software is installed on your host PC you can proceed with configuring your device. 
You will need the tools installed during the configuration process. 

 

To install Sealevel software, you must log in as an administrator or have administrator 
privileges. 

MaxSSD Configuration & Diagnostic Utility 

The Sealevel Systems configuration utility, MaxSSD, is designed to simplify the installation, configuration, 
and diagnostics of Sealevel I/O modules, including the 9457 carrier board. MaxSSD is a Microsoft Windows 
application and has been tested with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.

 

On the prototype version of 

the 12009-001-KTsystem, the MaxSSD Windows utility is installed on the desktop.  

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 12009-001-KT

Page 1: ...1 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022 COM Express Compact Type 6 Evaluation Board User Manual 12009 001 KT...

Page 2: ...NECTORS 11 Input Power Connector J7 11 Header P5 Power Button Status LEDs 12 Header P2 Digital I O 21 VDC 13 Header P1 Serial Ports 14 Ethernet Headers P3 P4 Gigabit Ethernet 15 Header J4 Drive Voltag...

Page 3: ...XSSD CONNECTION TAB 23 MAXSSD DEVICE TAB 24 MAXSSD I O MAP 26 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING SERIAL COMMUNICATION ISSUES 27 TROUBLESHOOTING VERIFICATION FOR ASYNCHRONOUS SERIAL PRODUCTS 27 APPENDIX B HOW...

Page 4: ...eet the specific I O count voltage ranges and connector types required for your application The 12009 COM Express Compact Type 6 Evaluation Board is an off the shelf Computer on Module COM containing...

Page 5: ...BaseT Ethernet Headers 2 USB 3 0 Type C Connectors 3 USB 2 0 Headers 4 GPIO Headers 1 RS 232 Header 1 UART Interface 1 Mini DisplayPort Connector 1 M 2 SATA SSD Interface Onboard LED indicators for po...

Page 6: ...ort Male to HDMI Male Cable Audio Support 3ft length P N CA828 Molex Connector to 2 DB9 Connectors P N CA772 10 Position Connector to RJ45 Ethernet Port P N CA774 x2 Power Button and LED P N CA775 5 P...

Page 7: ...Board Width Envelope 3 74 inches 95 mm 4 96 inches 126 mm Board Height Envelope 1 18 inches 30 mm 1 19 inches 30 mm Weight2 1 69 lbs 0 73 kg Power Consumption Typical Power Draw3 9 6W Nominal Supply V...

Page 8: ...Output Voltage VOL VCC 3 3v VCC 5 0v Depends on J4 VCC selection 0 0v 0 25v 0 0v 0 35v Darlington Open Collector Output 1 Channel Contact Voltage 60VDC max Max Continuous Collector Current 500mA Max P...

Page 9: ...M Express modules install on a carrier board that provides the application specific I O and external connectors best suited for the system requirements Our COM Express carrier boards leverage Sealevel...

Page 10: ...t A A lot Connector iga it t ernet ini is layPort Connector t ernet eader P A A Card nter ace CN1 ole Connector 1 ole Connector 8 eader P1 y eC Connector y eC Connector 3 3 erial Ports igital 8 C 3 3...

Page 11: ...ut is protected by a 5A current limiter Load from on digital output 4 Form A will contribute to the overall 5A max DC current rating Wiring Diagram for Header J7 Rated Input Voltage 21 VDC Acceptable...

Page 12: ...the notch on the lefthand side of the P5 connector Pin Signal Notes 1 GROUND 2 External Power Button EXT_PWR_BT_N Ground pin 1 with momentary switch Hold for 1 second to activate Pulled up on board w...

Page 13: ...Push Pull Output TTL Compatible Selectable for 3 3v or 5 0v drive via J4 2 Digital Input 1 General Purpose Input TTL Compatible Requires external 3 3v 5 0v 3 Digital Output 2 Push Pull Output TTL Com...

Page 14: ...emented The serial ports are derived from the COM Express module and are enumerated by the operating system via the standard Intel serial port driver Mating connector is TE Connectivity Part 2178712 6...

Page 15: ...ss module while the other is an Intel I210IT PCIe NIC on the carrier board Mating connector is Samtec Part SFSDT 05 28 G 03 25 S Reference Designator PIN Signal P3 1 NIC1 0A P 2 NIC1 0A N 3 NIC1 1A P...

Page 16: ...lied shunt you can short Pin 1 and Pin 2 of J4 to produce a 5 V drive voltage on the push pull outputs Alternatively you can use the shunt to short Pin 2 and Pin 3 of J4 to produce a 3 3 V drive volta...

Page 17: ...These ports are derived from the COM Express module One is required to power the fan Reference Designator PIN Signal J8 1 VBUS 2 USB2B_N 3 USB2B_P 4 GND 5 SHIELD J9 1 VBUS 2 USB3B_N 3 USB3B_P 4 GND 5...

Page 18: ...d includes two standard USB 3 0 ports on reversible type C connectors These ports are derived from the COM Express module M 2 Connector CN1 For Solid State Disk The carrier board has a single M 2 SATA...

Page 19: ...irm system heartbeat D22 Board Controller Power Good Lights green to confirm acceptable DC input range D23 Computer Boot Problem Lights red if there is a boot related issue Switch SW1 Test Enable The...

Page 20: ...For a USB device to be used to wake the computer it must be present when the computer enters the sleep state and must remain connected for the duration of the sleep state External Power Button An exte...

Page 21: ...he P5 connector 5 Pin to 4 Pin Molex Cable 14 00 Long P N CA471 x2 10 Position Cable Assembly Rectangular Socket to Cable 11 81 Long P CA833 SeaLATCH Panel Mount USB Type A Female to Molex 4 Pin Conne...

Page 22: ...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 All Programs Sealevel S...

Page 23: ...ial SeaDAC Lite USB or Ethernet The digital I O on the 9457 carrier board installs as a custom Sea AC Lite SB device so select this option MaxSSD will automatically search for SeaDAC Lite devices and...

Page 24: ...fter you have selected the Sea AC Lite 0 device on the Connect tab the evice and igital I O tabs will appear MaxSSD will automatically change to the Device tab and display the relevant Device Descript...

Page 25: ...to the 9457 on the Connect tab This tab displays the current input and output status in an intuitive and usable manner Both inputs and outputs are displayed under Bank 1 2 The status LE s will update...

Page 26: ...each I O bit is also shown MaxSSD Name Function Connector Input Bit 1 TTL Voltage Level Input P2 Pin 2 Input Bit 2 TTL Voltage Level Input P2 Pin 4 Input Bit 3 TTL Voltage Level Input P2 Pin 6 Input...

Page 27: ...g Installation in the Installation and Configuration section of this manual Locate the COM ports for your device in evice Manager described under erifying Installation in the Installation and Configur...

Page 28: ...the COM Port Properties dialog box This will allow the Port Settings to be altered 8 Change your parameters to 9600 bits per second 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control as pictured be...

Page 29: ...g the Sync Status green light will glow and the Transmit Frames and Receive Frames will increase The Tx and Rx Data Rates will show the calculated data rate 13 This verifies that the adapter is workin...

Page 30: ...AQ section on its web site Please refer to this to answer many common questions This section can be found at http www sealevel com faq asp 4 Sealevel Systems maintains a web page on the Internet Our h...

Page 31: ...31 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022 Appendix C Mechanical Drawing...

Page 32: ...tically sensitive components in protective packaging or on anti static mats Grounding Methods The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device Cover workstations with approved...

Page 33: ...33 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022 Appendix E Board Photos Rear I O Connectors Side Left I O Connectors Side Right I O Connectors...

Page 34: ...34 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022 9457 Top View 9457 Bottom View...

Page 35: ...35 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022 9457 Additional Views...

Page 36: ...36 Sealevel Systems Inc 12009 001 KT Manual SL9679 10 2022...

Page 37: ...n 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 t...

Page 38: ...rranty Warranty service may be obtained by delivering the Product to Sealevel and providing proof of purchase Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to p...

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