Operator Manual
Issue 1
TIL – Eng – Spec – 080
Page 67 of 70
SeaHub
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PC Interface
USB 2.0 “Hi-Speed” (480Mbps) Type “B” upstream socket on the rear of
the device.
For optimum performance, the unit should be connected directly to the
PC (i.e. avoiding any USB hubs), with a “Type-A” to “Type-B” cable, not
exceeding 5m in length.
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Serial Interfaces
Four rear communication ports, labelled “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”, providing
connection to external RS232, RS485, RS422 or ArcNet LAN
peripherals.
Ports A and B…
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9-Way D-Type Male Connector
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Supports RS232 (3 wire), RS485 (Half Duplex) on both ports
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Supports RS232 (5 wire – RTS, CTD) on Port A
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Supports RS422 (Full duplex differential) on Port B
Ports C and D…
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6-Way DIN Female Socket
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Supports RS232 (3 wire), RS485 (Half Duplex) and ArcNet
differential (analogue) LAN on both ports
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Supports fully screened DIN plugs
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Device power and earth available on both ports (see above)
AIF (ArcNet) Port…
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15-Way D-Type Female Connector
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Supports ArcNet differential (analogue) LAN
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Supports ArcNet TTL LAN (for backplane connection)
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Optional support for “Port A” serial signals
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Power output available (see above)
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USB Interfaces
Two front panel mounted USB 2.0 compliant “Type A” downstream
sockets, supporting…
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“Hi-Speed” Mode (480Mbps)
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“Full-Speed”
Mode
(12Mbps)
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“Low-Speed”
Mode
(1.5Mbps)
A 500mA over-current pro5V supply is available on each
connector for USB self-powered peripherals
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RAT Interface
A single 9-Way D-Type “Female” front panel connector to be connected
to a “V2” RAT (Remote Access Terminal) – configured with RS485
communications and a PS2 pointing device.
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Status Indicators
16 front panel mounted status and mode indicators, comprising…
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1
×
Power/Status Indicator (Red)
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4
×
Communication Status Indicators (Red/Green)
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11
×
Communication Hardware Mode Indicators (Blue)
