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Page 2: ... MAX POWER REQUIREMENTS 35 TTL POWER REQUIREMENTS 36 SAMPLE POWER CALCULATION 36 SEAMAX APPLICATION SUITE 37 SEAMAX OVERVIEW 37 COMMUNICATING VIA MODBUS 37 SEAMAX SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 38 DRIVER INSTALLATION FROM THE SEALEVEL DISK USING AUTORUN 38 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADED SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 40 UPGRADING TO THE CURRENT SEAIO DRIVER SEAMAX 40 MAXSSD CONFIGURATION DIAGNOSTICS UTILITY 42 TROUBLE...

Page 3: ...NG SEAI O 462 AND 463 MODULES 91 I O WIRING SEAI O 470 MODULES 95 I O WIRING SEAI O 520 MODULES 98 I O WIRING SEAI O 530 AND 540 MODULES 99 I O WIRING SEAI O 570 MODULES 100 CONNECTOR PIN OUTS 103 MOUNTING OPTIONS 104 SEALATCH USB 105 SEALATCH LOCKING USB CABLES 106 ACCESSORIES 107 POWER SUPPLIES 107 MOUNTING OPTIONS 109 CABLING OPTIONS 110 APPENDIX A HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 113 ESD WARNINGS 113 APP...

Page 4: ...le RJ45 CAT5 Crossover Cable Part CA251 Standard 7 CAT5 UTP Crossover Cable RJ45 U Series USB USB Type A to SeaLATCH USB Type B Device Cable Part CA356 The CA356 is a USB device cable with a patent pending SeaLATCH USB type B connector and standard USB type A connector The metal thumbscrew on the type B connector provides a secure metal to metal connection to devices with SeaLATCH USB ports This 7...

Page 5: ... CA239 interconnect cable can be used to connect two SeaI O modules together via the RJ45 connectors This provides an easy method to cascade RS 485 signals and power and ground from one module to the next When used in combination with the KT123 flush mount bracket kit the KT122 expansion and strap kit can be used to mount a stack of SeaI O modules including a Relio R1100 system in a variety of mou...

Page 6: ...ring Ordering options allow connection to the host device via Wireless 802 11b g Ethernet USB RS 485 or RS 232 Up to 246 expansion modules can be daisy chained together via RS 485 using convenient pass through connectors For easy software integration application programs or 3rd party software can use the Sealevel SeaMAXTM library or industry standard Modbus TCP Ethernet Wireless and Modbus RTU RS ...

Page 7: ... o Reed Relay Outputs o Form C Relay Outputs o Open collector Outputs o TTL Interfaces o Analog A D D A Status Indicator LEDs for Communication Fault and Status Field Removable Terminal Block Connectors most models 9 30VDC Power Input Power Input via Terminal Block or DC Jack Daisy Chain up to 247 Modules Extended Temperature Range Available 40 C to 85 C Rugged Metal Enclosure Compact Size 7 5 L x...

Page 8: ...ated Inputs 16 High Current Open Collector Outputs SeaI O 540E 32 High Current Open Collector Outputs SeaI O 570E 8 Inputs 8 Form C Outputs 8 A D USB SeaI O 410U 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs SeaI O 420U 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Outputs SeaI O 430U 32 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaI O 440U 32 Reed Relay Outputs SeaI O 450U 16 Form C Relay Outputs SeaI O 462U 96 Bit...

Page 9: ...tor Outputs SeaI O 540S 32 High Current Open Collector Outputs SeaI O 570S 8 Inputs 8 Form C Outputs 8 A D Expansion Units Connect to Base Unit via RS 485 SeaI O 410N 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs SeaI O 420N 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Outputs SeaI O 430N 32 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaI O 440N 32 Reed Relay Outputs SeaI O 450N 16 Form C Relay Outputs SeaI O 462N 9...

Page 10: ... will need to reopen the COM port with the new baud rate SeaI O 470 Baud rate 9600 Reading 8 Digital Inputs Average Time 32 00ms Writing 8 Digital Outputs OFF state Average Time 32 00ms Writing 8 Digital Outputs ON state Average Time 32 00ms Reading 16 Analog to Digital Converters Average Time 48 01ms Writing to 2 Digital to Analog Outputs Average Time 32 00ms SeaI O 470 Baud rate 115200 Reading 8...

Page 11: ...ed local to the Base SeaI O device or remotely located up to 4000 feet away Local installations should use the 5 CAT5 RS 485 pass through cable Part CA239 shipped with each N series module to connect Remote expansion modules should use RS 485 twisted pair wiring from the base unit connected via the removable screw terminal connector For local installations power to the expansion modules is supplie...

Page 12: ...network The 9 30VDC input barrel connector is center positive Status LEDs are also included on the front of all SeaI O modules to indicate the following information Communication Yellow Blinks when data is transmitted Fault Red Lights when there is a problem with the device Status Green See Device Address Configuration section of this manual o Blinks when the rotary ADDR switch is set to 0 and the...

Page 13: ...uts and outputs are grouped into four bit segments Each group shares a common for easy wiring via removable 3 5mm terminal blocks Inputs Type 16 non polarized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 1250VAC RMS 1800VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Outputs Type 16 SPST Form A Reed relays Power 10VA max Contact Voltage 60VDC max Contact Current ...

Page 14: ...EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Inputs Type 16 non polarized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 1250VAC RMS 1800VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Outputs Type 8 SPDT Form ...

Page 15: ...d high channel to channel isolation Ideal for low voltage monitoring applications connection to real world signals is made via convenient 3 5mm field removable screw terminal connectors Inputs Type 32 non polarized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 1250VAC RMS 1800VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds ...

Page 16: ...th 14 22 AWG wiring allow reliable connection to real world I O USE EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Outputs Type 32 SPST Form A Reed relays Power 10VA max Contact Voltage 60VDC max Contact Current 500mA max Operate Time 0 5ms max ...

Page 17: ...en and normally closed contact connections via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks USE EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Outputs Type 16 SPDT Form C relays Power DC 30W AC 60 VA Contact Voltage 60VDC max Contact Current 2A max Ope...

Page 18: ...x KT and receive two CA237 cables with each unit The SeaI O 462 uses 74ABT245 octal bi directional transceivers to provide TTL input output capabilities and can sink 64mA and source 32mA Each bit is pulled to 5V through a 10K ohm pull up resistor to insure each bit is at a known state when not driven Power Requirements Max Output Power 5VDC 1A 5W Inputs Logic High Max 0 8VDC Logic Low Min 2VDC Out...

Page 19: ...DB78 female connector and splits out to dual industry standard IDC 50 pin ribbon connectors Perfect for interfacing SeaI O TTL modules to industry standard relay racks where a jacketed cable is preferred over a ribbon cable Each leg of the CA237 is six feet in length Terminal Block Kit 50 Pin Header to Screw Terminals Part TB07 KT The TB07 KT allows you to break out digital TTL signals 5 volts and...

Page 20: ... automation systems A metal strain relief bracket is included to secure the cables after installation The SeaI O 463 uses 74ABT245 octal bi directional transceivers to provide TTL input output capabilities and can sink 64mA and source 32mA Each bit is pulled to 5V through a 10K ohm pull up resistor to insure each bit is at a known state when not driven Power Requirements Max Output Power 5VDC 1A 5...

Page 21: ...tions requiring connections other than to relay racks The KT107 kit includes the TB07 terminal block and CA167 ribbon cable A 6 section of Snap track and DIN rail clips are included for DIN rail mounting 50 Pin IDC to 50 Pin IDC Ribbon Cable Part CA167 50 Pin IDC to 50 Pin IDC Ribbon Cable 40 in Length Use the CA167 to connect Sealevel TTL devices to solid state relay racks 50 Pin IDC to 50 Pin Ed...

Page 22: ...cables Terminal blocks accept insulated wire with stripped ends or ferrules Each power side point is individually isolated from each other SeaI O 463 only Use CA135 cable for interfacing Quad 4 Position 16 Channel I O Rack Part PB16HQ The PB16HQ I O rack can be used with up to four quad I O modules including input modules output relays override relays watchdog timers and mechanical relays On the s...

Page 23: ...four discrete outputs capable of switching voltages from 12 to 140V AC with a nominal switching voltage of 120VAC The maximum on state current is 3A and should be derated 40mA deg above 20C Each output includes an LED for status indication Quad DC Output Module Part OB5Q The OB5Q provides four discrete outputs capable of switching voltages from 3 to 60V DC with a nominal switching voltage of 24VDC...

Page 24: ...a 50 pin header connector for easy interface via standard IDC ribbon cables Terminal blocks accept insulated wire with stripped ends or ferrules Each power side point is individually isolated from each other Discrete 24 Position I O Rack Part PB24HS The PB24HS I O rack can be used with up to twenty four discrete I O modules including input modules output relays override relays watchdog timers and ...

Page 25: ...ion Single Point Discrete AC Output Module Part OA5S The OA5S provides a discrete output capable of switching voltages from 12 to 140V AC with a nominal switching voltage of 120VAC The maximum on state current is 3A and should be derated 33mA deg above 25C The output is fused at 4A and an LED is included for status indication Single Point Discrete DC Output Module Part OB5S The OB5S provides a dis...

Page 26: ...lay rack An LED block is included for each 8 bit port An LED corresponding to each port bit illuminates when the simulated relay is energized 8 position DIP switches are used to generate input status changes By using the TA01 control programs can be debugged before going live on site to guarantee a successful installation The TA01 can be used with Sealevel 24 48 and 96 Channel TTL Digital I O prod...

Page 27: ...tems Inc SL9049 06 2011 SeaI O Manual 27 Figure 1 SeaI O 462 connected to relay racks and a terminal adapter via 2 CA237 cables Figure 2 SeaI O 463 connected to relay racks and a terminal adapter via 4 CA167 cables ...

Page 28: ...test measurement applications the SeaI O 470 includes removable screw terminals which simplify field wiring connections USE EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Optically Isolated Inputs Type 8 non polarized optically isolated inputs V...

Page 29: ...eaI O Manual 29 A D Input Range Software Selectable 0 5V 0 10V 5V 10V Hardware Selectable 0 20mA current loop for 4 20mA devices D A Outputs Number of Channels 2 single ended Resolution 12 bits Output Range 0 5V 0 10V Load Resistance Min 2K ...

Page 30: ...ly closed contact connections via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks Inputs Type 8 non polarized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 2500VAC RMS 3500VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Outputs Type 8 SPDT High Current Form C relays Contact Voltage 250VAC 60VDC max Contact Current AC 6A max Contact Current DC 30 VDC 5A max 30 VDC 500mA max ...

Page 31: ...age inputs USE EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Inputs Type 16 non polarized optically isolated inputs Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 2500VAC RMS 3500VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Outputs Ty...

Page 32: ... terminal blocks USE EXTREME CAUTION High voltages will be present on the SeaI O family of products when high voltage is connected Never handle the printed circuit board when high voltage signals are connected to the board Outputs Type 32 High Current Open collector Outputs Isolation 2500VAC RMS 3500VDC Power DC 60W max Contact Voltage 60VDC max Contact Current Contact Current 1000mA max single ou...

Page 33: ...udes removable screw terminals which simplify field wiring connections Optically Isolated Inputs Type 8 Voltage Range 5 30VDC Isolation 2500VAC RMS 3500VDC Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Form C Relay Outputs Number of Outputs 8 Contact Rating 1A 24VDC Maximum Switching Power 24W Maximum Switching Voltage 30VDC Maximum Carrying Current 2A Operate Time 5mS max Rele...

Page 34: ...r Analog input driven within voltage range above and below COM while it is held at a fixed reference The signal is amplified across the full scale input of the A to D controller Unipolar Analog input driven within voltage range while COM is held at a fixed reference The signal is amplified across full scale of the A to D controller Power Power Input 9 30VDC via screw terminal barrel plug or SeaIO ...

Page 35: ...he number of expansion modules that can be driven from the Base unit depends on the power source and number type of expansion units Refer to the chart below for power requirements For expansion modules mounted remotely greater than 10 apart separate power is required at each expansion unit W Series E Series U Series M Series S Series N Series SeaI O 410 3 4W 2 9W 1 7W 1 4W 1 6W 1 4W SeaI O 420 4 0...

Page 36: ...lied to the Base module through either the DC jack or screw terminal connector and passed through to the expansion units attention should be given to ensure the input power to the Base module is adequate Example Power W Base Unit SeaI O 430U 0 7 Expansion 1 SeaI O 410N 1 4 Expansion 2 SeaI O 440N 2 5 4 6W Power Required In this application Sealevel s Part TR112 wall wart power supply is a good cho...

Page 37: ...d 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 a PDF version of the...

Page 38: ...ot connect the I O module to the host until the software is installed To install Sealevel Systems software you must log in as an administrator or have administrator privileges in Windows 1 Insert the Sealevel Systems disk in to your optical drive 2 If AutoRun is enabled for this drive the software will automatically launch 3 Otherwise navigate to the root directory of your optical drive and double...

Page 39: ...e 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 automatica...

Page 40: ... the current driver 3 Once downloaded if you are using Windows Vista or newer operating systems right click on the installer executable and choose Run as Administrator If you are using an operating system prior to Windows Vista double click on the executable to launch the Installshield and initiate the driver installation 4 Please refer to step six above in the Disk Installation section and follow...

Page 41: ...changes This will prompt the installation of the adapter and associate it with the newly installed SeaMAX driver If you are using a Wireless W series or Ethernet E series SeaI O module skip ahead to either the Configuring a Wireless Module or Configuring an Ethernet Module sections of this manual before using MaxSSD ...

Page 42: ... Ports COM LPT by clicking on the next to the category and locate the COM port for your device and use it in the dropdown box in MaxSSD Once a COM port is selected the baud rate and parity can be selected 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 To com...

Page 43: ... is configured SeaI 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 SeaI O module must have a unique slave ID address no duplicates are allowed Once a slave ID is selected click the Get SeaIO Module Settings button After a short delay the informati...

Page 44: ...sy configuration for all SeaMAX supported devices 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 MaxSSD broadcasts a set data rate and set parity command to all devices on the RS 485 bus but ...

Page 45: ... 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 SeaI 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 c...

Page 46: ...of eight Therefore a Sealevel I O device with 16 inputs and 8 outputs would show 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 ...

Page 47: ...s 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 all...

Page 48: ...ill 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...

Page 49: ... 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 l...

Page 50: ... left side of the module Crossover cables should never be used to connect two or more SeaI O modules together Crossover cables should only be used to connect an Ethernet SeaI O module to a host without going through an Ethernet hub or switch 7 On SeaI O modules verify that the device address slave ID is properly set Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on set...

Page 51: ...h 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 ...

Page 52: ...f the rotary switch is set to a position between 1 and 15 F The SeaI O module will then always respond to commands issued at that slave ID This is useful when there are fewer than 16 SeaI O modules in a chain and the slave ID is not required to change This method is recommended for most users Set Address slave ID via Software If the rotary switch is left in the 0 zero position the SeaI O module us...

Page 53: ... termination and the RS 485 pull up and pull down resistors The pull up and pull down resistors ensure that the input ports are at a known state when not being driven by the RS 485 line In most cases all three of the dipswitches on each SeaI O module should be in the down position except the two end modules The first and last SeaI O modules in the chain should have all three dipswitches in the up ...

Page 54: ...ist in Windows Device Manager Start MaxSSD Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX MaxSSD and choose the correct port IP address or COM port to communicate with the base module Ensure a successful Get operation refer to the MaxSSD section on the following pages for more information Set the slave ID of the base module using the rotary switch or software selection method discussed in the Setting Device A...

Page 55: ... modules are not Ethernet connectors Do not connect the ports to Ethernet enabled devices else damage to Ethernet devices will result Ensure a successful Get operation refer to the MaxSSD section on the following pages for more information Set the slave ID of the expansion module using the rotary switch or software selection method discussed in the Setting Device Address section on the preceding p...

Page 56: ...ble you may need to adjust your security settings until you have successfully configured the wireless SeaI O module Once you have confirmed that the wireless SeaI O module is visible to your network you can proceed with configuring the module Instructions for configuring a SeaI O module using Windows XP are detailed on the following pages SeaI O Wireless Default Configuration SSID SL_Recovery Topo...

Page 57: ...ess enabled computer connect to the Ad Hoc network SL_Recovery 2 Move your wireless adapter to subnet 192 168 0 x 3 Use the Ethernet Config utility to configure the wireless SeaI O module to work with your wireless network SSID topology channel and security settings 4 Using the same wireless enabled computer connect to your wireless network 5 Use the Ethernet Config utility to configure the wirele...

Page 58: ...see a Wireless Network Connection listed in the new window that opens up Right click on your wireless network connection and select View Available Wireless Networks from the menu The Wireless Network Connection window opens as shown below and you should see the SeaI O module listed with the SSID SL_Recovery If not reset the module using the instructions on the previous page Other nearby wireless n...

Page 59: ...enabled When you first connect a wireless SeaI O module to the network the status LEDs on the front of the module will blink while it searches for a DHCP server Since SL_Recovery is an Ad hoc point to point network and not on the same network as any available DHCP servers the SeaI O module will not be able to complete the connection Close the Wireless Network Connection utility you will still be d...

Page 60: ...ess SeaI O module will default to a random IP address in the range 192 168 0 x Notice that the Name is not displayed due to the wireless SeaI O module residing on a different subnet than your wireless adapter Ethernet Config will mask the Name of SeaI O modules operating on a different subnet than the subnet you are currently using Take note of the IP Address of the wireless SeaI O module listed i...

Page 61: ...ngs Network Connections Right click on your network adapter and then select Properties from the menu This opens the Wireless Network Connection Properties window On the General tab select Internet Protocol TCP IP leave the box checked and then click the Properties button Before you change any settings in the following window make a note of your original settings You will need to revert back to you...

Page 62: ...st 3 octets of the IP address must match the IP address displayed for the wireless SeaI O module The last octet must be different In this example the last octet for the wireless SeaI O module is 32 and we configured the last octet for the wireless adapter to 55 Click the OK button in this window Click the OK button on the Wireless Network Connection Properties window ...

Page 63: ...eaI O module s Name listed DemoUnit in this example This indicates that your wireless adapter and the wireless SeaI O module are on the same subnet and you are now able to communicate with the wireless SeaI O module Do not make any changes to the Device Network Settings at this point You must complete the Wireless Configuration first Verify that you can communicate with the wireless SeaI O module ...

Page 64: ... Sealevel Systems Inc SL9049 06 2011 SeaI O Manual 64 Now that you can communicate with the wireless SeaI O module the Wireless Configuration settings window will open as shown ...

Page 65: ... now The supported wireless configuration settings are detailed on the following page The Network SSID wireless network channel and security settings are specific to your wireless network Consult your IT department if you are unsure of your wireless network settings Once you change the wireless configuration and click the OK button the wireless SeaI O module will disappear from the Ethernet Config...

Page 66: ... configuration on the following page The Network SSID Service Set Identifier is the name of the wireless network The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive If you are using the wireless SeaI O module with a wireless access point WAP then the SSID names must match The network Topology defaults to Ad Hoc mode and supports Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc mode is a point to poin...

Page 67: ...ding method can be either a Passphrase or a Hexadecimal Key if using a WEP variant If you are using a WPA variant then the Key Encoding method is Passphrase Different security encryption methods require different Network Key types and lengths The different key types and lengths are displayed below WEP 64 bit 10 character hexadecimal key or up to 32 character passphrase WEP 128 bit 26 character hex...

Page 68: ...uration of the wireless SeaI O module Open Ethernet Config Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX Ethernet Config The wireless SeaI O module should appear in the Available SeaI O Devices pane Click on the wireless SeaI O module to select the device The current settings now appear in the Device Network Settings area If your wireless network is set up to use DHCP click the enable DHCP configuration chec...

Page 69: ...Properties button In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window change the settings for your wireless adapter back to the original settings you noted at the beginning on this section Click the OK button in this window Click the OK button on the Wireless Network Connection Properties window Your wireless adapter should now be configured for your wireless network and the wireless SeaI O module s...

Page 70: ...ss for the wireless SeaI O module appears in the right hand pane Choose the correct IP Address if more than one is listed and click the SeaI O Configuration tab Use the drop down box to select the appropriate Slave ID default is 247 and the click the Get SeaI O Module Settings button You will see the description for the wireless SeaI O module appear in the right hand frame ...

Page 71: ...h the base module Perform another Get operation to verify that you can communicate with the base wireless SeaI O module at the new slave ID Configure the SeaI O modules one at a time Set the address to a hardware slave ID other than 0 or a software slave ID other than 247 to avoid device conflicts during setup After the base wireless SeaI O module is successfully communicating via MaxSSD you can p...

Page 72: ...odules can operate over any of the 14 available channels defined by the IEEE 802 11 specification listed by country below These regulations are subject to change at any time Please consult your local regulatory authority for current information Standards 802 11b 802 11g 802 11i Channels 1 14 Frequency Range 2 412 2 484 GHz Wireless Output Range 14 dBm 1 5 1 0 dBm Data Rates 54Mbps Max 1Mbps Min Ra...

Page 73: ...has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in the Certificate and having a maximum gain of 5 dB Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropi...

Page 74: ... IP address the status LEDs will remain on If no DHCP server is available the Ethernet SeaI O module will default to a random IP address in the range 169 254 x x To discover the SeaI O module s IP address start the Ethernet Config utility Start All Programs Sealevel SeaMAX Ethernet Config installed with SeaMAX Click on the Search for SeaI O Devices button and the Available SeaI O Devices pane shou...

Page 75: ...new slave ID Configure the SeaI O modules one at a time Set the address to a hardware slave ID other than 0 or a software slave ID other than 247 which avoids device conflicts during setup After the base Ethernet SeaI O module is successfully communicating via MaxSSD you can proceed with adding SeaI O expansion modules N series Refer to the Configuring Expansion Modules section on the previous pag...

Page 76: ...p of six pairs of hex digits separated by dashes i e xx xx xx xx xx xx While entering the MAC address the indicator to the right of the field will turn red if the MAC address entered is invalid Once a MAC address is successfully entered the indicator light will turn green and the Network Settings options will be enabled Contact your network administrator if you are unsure of the proper network set...

Page 77: ... the unit This can be done through the same port that is used to do normal communications with the unit The exception is when the unit is used with a wireless connection In this case the unit must be directly connected to the programming computer Since there is required interaction between the programming PC and the SeaIO module being programmed this must be done in a situation where only one SeaI...

Page 78: ...itute the unit s IP address Note that each group of numbers MUST be 3 digits Therefore if your IP address is 192 168 42 11 you will enter 192 168 042 011 The command for this is therefore Seaiocu i 192 168 042 011 a 247 420e hex The first thing the SeaIO unit will do is to erase all of its flash memory with the exception of a small loader for the firmware It will then start flashing all three ligh...

Page 79: ...esirable In the event you wish to disable the rotary switch or simply limit the range of software selectable addresses that may be set you can do so by sending the WriteMultipleRegisters function 0x16 MODBUS command to the unit Address 300 decimal should contain the low order byte of the lowest address the unit will accept Address 301 will contain the high order byte Once this command has been iss...

Page 80: ... low order byte of the lower data rate the unit will accept Address 303 will contain the high order byte Note that this command does not cause the rotary switch to be ignored Therefore the rotary switch can be used to reset the defaults range and set the data rate back to 9600 If this is not desirable then you can either set the data rate limitation and then set the address range to prevent the ro...

Page 81: ...ebsite Do not perform these instructions with the power connected Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the SeaI O module SeaI O 463 module Phillips head screwdriver Slotted screwdriver 50 pin IDC ribbon cable up to four CA167 40 IDC 50 pin to IDC 50 pin ribbon cable CA197 18 IDC 50 pin to IDC 50 pin ribbon cable CA135 40 IDC 50 pin to 50 pin edge connector ribbon cable...

Page 82: ... as shown Pry upwards a pem in the top half must clear the metal lip in the bottom half of the enclosure Remove the two screws from the metal strain relief as shown Remove the three screws from the bottom of the module and remove the front plate Install up to four industry standard ribbon cables in the 50 pin header connectors A list of optional cable part numbers is listed on the previous page Re...

Page 83: ...he right side down into place Be careful not to pinch fingers Replace both screws on each side and then replace the terminal block on the left side Continue with the installation of the SeaI O 463 module The SeaI O Hardware Description section of this manual contains information on TTL applications and optional accessories The SeaMAX Application Suite section walks you through setting up the hardw...

Page 84: ...with the power connected Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the SeaI O module SeaI O 470 module Phillips head screwdriver Slotted screwdriver Remove the terminal block from the left side and then remove the two black screws from each side of the module as shown in the image On the front right side of the module wedge a slotted screwdriver between the top and bottom h...

Page 85: ...e of the SeaI O 470 circuit board shows the locations of the user configurable jumpers and dipswitches Refer to the following pages for instructions on properly configuring the jumpers and switches The colored boxes are shown here for clarity and are not visible on the actual circuit board ...

Page 86: ...ely e g a 0 1V input signal can be measured more accurately by enabling the 10x hardware gain jumper and setting the SeaI O 470 A D input channel for 0 10V range You can also set the A D input channel for 0 5V to sense voltages smaller than 0 5V When the jumper is enabled the 10X Hardware Gain checkbox will also be enabled on the A D Inputs tab in MaxSSD Refer to the SeaMAX Application Suite secti...

Page 87: ...ure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the SeaI O module SeaI O 570 module Phillips head screwdriver Slotted screwdriver Remove the terminal block from the left side and then remove the two black screws from each side of the module as shown in the image On the front right side of the module wedge a slotted screwdriver between the top and bottom halves as shown Pry upwards a ...

Page 88: ...or 1 8 to the ON position This will apply a bias voltage of 5V through a 10K Ohm resistor Connect the thermistor between the input and ground reference on the SeaI O 570 s terminal block connector This will create a voltage divider and as the resistance of the thermistor changes so will the voltage read by the application Please reference the data sheet of the chosen thermistor to calculate the me...

Page 89: ...O modules together via the RJ45 pass through connectors providing an easy method to cascade RS 485 signals and power from one module to the next For expansion modules that are less than ten feet from a base unit a standard RJ45 CAT5 patch cable straight through may be used For SeaI O modules greater than ten feet apart use twisted pair cable connecting the data lines to the screw terminals instead...

Page 90: ...ive position removable screw terminal Input voltage range is 5 30VDC Like the inputs each group of four Reed relays also shares a single common and connects via a five position removable screw terminal Form C Relay outputs are arranged such that each group of two relays shares a common The NC and NO contacts of each relay along with the common are brought out via a five position removable screw te...

Page 91: ...DB 78 Female connectors on the front of the enclosure pinout shown below Each connector provides 48 bits of digital I O divided into six eight bit ports Each port may be individually configured via software command as an input or an output Bits 1 48 Bits A1 B1 C1 A2 B2 C2 D0 75 38 18 10 30 2 D1 76 37 17 9 29 1 D2 77 36 16 8 28 22 D3 78 35 15 7 27 21 D4 59 34 14 6 26 40 D5 39 33 13 5 25 60 D6 20 32...

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Page 93: ...y standard solid state relay racks Sealevel manufactures a 6 cable Part CA237 that terminates the DB 78 to two industry standard 50 pin header connectors Two cables and a SeaI O unit can be order together as a kit using Part 462x KT The pinout for the two 50 pin headers is shown below ...

Page 94: ...s enclosure to access the four header connectors P2 P3 P4 and P5 The connector designators are silk screened onto the PCB for easy identification Once cables are connected to the headers route them through the opening in the front of the enclosure attach the included strain relief bracket to secure the cables and reassemble the enclosure Refer to the ribbon cable installation instructions included...

Page 95: ... the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on configuring the current loop dipswitches The SeaI O 470 can be configured for up to sixteen 12 bit single ended A D inputs Each input is referenced to a common ground The user selectable voltage ranges are 0 5V 0 10V 5V and 10V The SeaI O 470 can be configured for up to eight 12 bit differential A D inputs The inputs are not re...

Page 96: ...vices The dipswitches inside the enclosure must be properly configured for each current loop input The SeaI O 470 provides two 12 bit D A output channels configured for 0 10V 0 5V mode requires different jumper settings inside the enclosure Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on configuring the D A jumpers The SeaI O 470 module s D A output channels can be i...

Page 97: ...nd shared common are connected via a five position removable screw terminal The SeaI O 470 modules provide eight open collector digital outputs The outputs do not source any current and must be connected to an external power source max 30VDC The outputs act as a switch and the circuit is open until energized When the output circuit is energized in software the output sinks the current to ground cl...

Page 98: ...ngle common The four I O points and shared common are connected via a six position removable screw terminal Input voltage range is 5 30VDC Like the inputs each group of two Form C relays also shares a single common The NC and NO contacts of each relay along with the commons are brought out via a six position removable screw terminal ...

Page 99: ...e connected via a five position removable screw terminal The SeaI O 530 and 540 modules provide 16 or 32 open collector outputs The outputs do not source any current and must be connected to an external power source max 60VDC through the Vin pin locations Each output acts as a switch and the circuit is open until energized When the output circuit is energized in software the output sinks the curre...

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Page 101: ...floating signal sources are outputs of transformers thermistors battery powered devices and opto isolator outputs To measure these devices the ground reference point must be connected to the analog ground reference of the SeaI O 570 as shown in the above schematic Without this connection the signals will float and an accurate measurement is not possible The SeaI O 570 is configured to measure floa...

Page 102: ...uments and devices that are connected to the same building power system as the SeaI O 570 The difference in ground potential between two devices connected to the same building power system is typically 1mV to 100mV and can be much higher with improper power system grounding This ground potential difference can show up as a measurement error without using the proper measurement connections The abov...

Page 103: ...with RS 232 pin out and a standard 7 CAT5 patch cable Part CA246 This kit allows SeaI O S series modules to be easily connected to a standard DB9 RS 232 serial port For other interfacing options the RJ45 serial pin out is shown below For SeaI O S series modules pin 4 of the RJ45 connector outputs 5VDC 300mA This is useful for powering the wireless Bluetooth adapter Sealevel Part BT SD100 This allo...

Page 104: ...h clip is easily attached using two included 4 40 Phillips head machine screws Table Wall Mounting Part KT123 The flush mount bracket kit Part KT123 is extremely versatile and can be used to mount SeaI O modules from the top bottom or back edge Individual modules or a stack of SeaI O modules can be mounted flat to a tabletop underneath a counter or inside an enclosure The kit can be used to mount ...

Page 105: ...ecure metal to metal connection to the module and prevents accidental cable disconnection Sealevel incorporates SeaLATCH locking USB ports on many USB hubs and I O devices Accidental cable disconnection is the most common point of failure with USB industrial I O devices and SeaLATCH cables and connectors prevents that while being fully compatible with standard USB cables Examples of the isolated 7...

Page 106: ...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 72 USB cable with both SeaLATCH type A and type B USB connectors Part 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 of...

Page 107: ...TR109 The TR109 is a wall wart style power supply capable of powering one or more SeaI O modules at 120VAC input and 24VDC output at 500mA 100 250VAC 2 7A Desktop Power Supply with US Power Cord Part TR108 US Perfect for powering a Relio R1100 system or a stack of SeaI O modules the TR108 US is a desktop style power supply rated for 100 250VAC input and 24VDC output at 2 7 amps It includes a US po...

Page 108: ... AU 100 250VAC to 24VDC 36W 1 5A Desktop Power Supply with 1 3mm Plug includes CA187 AS 3112 6 Australian Power Cord 100 250VAC 2 7A Desktop Power Supply with US Power Cord Part TR108 US Part TR108 EC 100 250VAC to 24VDC 36W 1 5A Desktop Power Supply with 1 3mm Plug includes CA188 Schuko 6 Continental European Power Cord 100 250VAC 2 7A Desktop Power Supply with US Power Cord Part TR108 US Part TR...

Page 109: ... and SeaI O modules can be mounted flat to a tabletop underneath a counter or inside an enclosure The KT123 can be used to mount the enclosures flat to a wall or along the back edge similar to DIN rail mounting options Universal Mounting Bracket VESA Part KT125 The KT125 universal mounting bracket is a versatile way to mount SeaI O data acquisition modules to walls and under counters It can also b...

Page 110: ...Adjustable clamp used to secure Sealevel I O products in 2U 3U and 4U 19 rack trays Includes mounting hardware RS 485 Interconnect Cable 5 in Length Part CA239 The CA239 interconnect cable can be used to connect two or more SeaI O modules together or a Relio R1100 system to a SeaI O expansion module via the RJ45 connectors This provides an easy method to cascade RS 485 signals and power and ground...

Page 111: ...gth Part CA332 The CA332 is a USB device cable with patent pending SeaLATCH USB type A and type B connectors This optional 72 inch cable is ideal for use with Sealevel s optically isolated 7 port USB hub SeaI O 270U SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB ports USB Type A to SeaLATCH USB Type B Device Cable 72 in Length Part CA356 The CA356 is a USB device cable with a pate...

Page 112: ...dapter with a DB9 female connector that plugs directly into any Sealevel RS 422 device and converts it to an RJ45 connection Designed to easily connect SeaI O RS 485 devices to any Sealevel RS 422 serial port via standard CAT5 patch cables The KT120 ships with one DB9 female to RJ45 adapter RS 422 pinout Item DB110 and a 7 CAT5 patch cable Item CA246 SeaI O DB9 Female to RJ45 Adapter RS 485 Pinout...

Page 113: ...nents in protective packaging or on anti static mats The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device Cover workstations with approved antistatic material Always wear a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded workplace Use antistatic mats heel straps and or air ionizers for more protection Always handle electrostatically sensitive components by their edge or by their c...

Page 114: ...t www sealevel com The most current software updates and user manuals are available via our homepage by clicking on the Drivers or Manuals links located under Technical Support Manuals and software can also be downloaded from the product page for your device The FAQ section of our website answers many common questions Refer to this helpful resource by visiting www sealevel com faq asp Monday Frida...

Page 115: ...uctions or failure resulting from neglect abuse accidents or acts of nature are not covered under this warranty 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 prepay shipping charges to Sealevel and to use the original shipping container or equivalent War...

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