SEALEVEL SL9235 Incorporated Device Database User Manual

SEALEVEL SL9235 Incorporated Device Database User Manual

Before You Get Started

What’s Included

The 8003e is shipped with the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for replacement.

• 8003e -REL-16.PCIe Digital I/O Adapter
• DB78 Male to DB37 Male cable (Item# CA490)

Advisory Conventions

Introduction

Product Description

The REL-16.PCIe provides16 reed relay outputs. The outputs provide high quality, long life, low current (10 Watt maximum), dry contact switch closures. Reed relays are well suited for low current applications. The relays are normally open, and close when energized.

The SeaI/O Classic software drivers and utilities make installation and operation easy using Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems. The SeaI/O API (Application Programmer Interface) provides a variety of useful high-level function calls implemented as a Windows dynamic link library (DLL) and as a Linux kernel module and library. SeaI/O also includes sample code and utilities to simplify software development.

Features

• PCI Express X1 compliant
• 16 Reed relay outputs (SPST)
• Highly reliable 10VA Reed relays
• Power (+5V and +12V) and ground provided on DB78 board connector
• Includes 72” cable with DB78 Male connector to DB37 Maleconnectors (Item# CA490)
• Seal/O Classic software supports Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems
•  Software support for Linux available

Optional Items

Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful with the 8003e. All items can be purchased from our website (www.sealevel.com) by calling our sales team at 864-843-4343.

Cables

Terminal Blocks

Books

Electrical Specifications

Features

• 2 I/O ports with each having 8 SPST relays
• DB-37 Male connector for relay outputs
• Highly reliable 10 VA reed relays
• Multiple adapters can reside in same computer

Output Relays

Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions

Environmental Specifications

Manufacturing

All Sealevel Systems Printed Circuit boards are built to UL 94V0 rating and are 100% electrically tested. These printed circuit boards are solder mask over bare copper or solder mask over tin nickel.

Hardware Installation

The REL-16.PCIe does not need to be configured prior to installation.

Once you have installed the SeaI/O Classic software, install the board into an available PCI Express slot and boot the computer. The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. The drivers that were installed during the software installation process will automatically be used to configure the adapter.

The following instructions are applicable to the Windows XP operating system and may vary depending on your version of Windows. If you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, the installation is automatic.

1. After the software installation is complete, shut down the PC. Install the REL-16.PCIe into an available PCI Express slot and boot the computer.
2. A ‘Found New Hardware’ alert will appear above the system tray.                                                                                                                  
3. 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 if necessary.

Verifying Installation

To confirm that the digital I/O card has been successfully installed and recognized by your operating system, look in the Windows Device Manager.
To access Device Manager, follow the steps below: Right click on ‘Computer’ icon on your desktop or in the Start menu.

1. Click ‘Manage’ in the fly out menu to launch the ‘Computer Management’ console window.
2.  In the left pane under ‘System Tools’, click ‘Device Manager’.
3. In right pane near the bottom, expand the ‘SeaI/O Device’ section by clicking the ‘+’ symbol. This shows the parent device is installed correctly.
4. You should see the card assignment listed as ‘SeaI/O 8003e’ with the card number in parentheses. The card number will increment for each additional SeaI/O device installed.

The REL-16.PCIe is now ready for use.

Programming the REL-16.PCIe

Sealevel’s SeaI/O Classic software is provided to assist in the development of reliable applications for the Sealevel Systems family of PCI and PCI Express digital I/O adapters. The SeaI/O Classic software is available on Sealevel’s website. The software contains driver functions for use in accessing the I/O as well as helpful samples and utilities.

Programming for Windows

The SeaI/O Classic API (Application Programmer Interface) provides a variety of useful high-level function calls implemented in a Windows dynamic link library (DLL). The API is defined in the help file (Start/Programs/SeaIO/SeaIO Help) under “Application Programmers Interface”. This help file also includes detailed information dealing with installation / removal of the software and information about latency, logic states, and device configuration.
For C language programmers we recommend using the API to access the REL-16.PCIe. If you are programming in Visual Basic 6 or earlier, using the ActiveX control included with SeaI/O is advised.

Samples and Utilities

A variety of sample programs and utilities (both executable and source code) are included with SeaI/O. Further documentation on these samples can be found by selecting “Start/Programs/SeaIO/Sample Application Description”. Information about where the files are physically stored on your disk is also included in this same file.

Programming for Linux

SeaI/O for Linux consists of two major parts: a kernel module and a library. The kernel module is a simple IO pass-through device, allowing the library to handle the more sophisticated functions provided to SeaI/O users. It is provided in a ‘tarball’ format and can easily be compiled and included in the kernel build.

Digital I/O Interface

The REL-16.PCIe provides two parallel output ports. The ports are organized as ports A and B. Ports A and B are reed relay output ports. Assuming an I/O address of 4000 Hex the following table shows the Port Addresses.

Output Ports (Reed Relay)

Reed relays provide very high quality, long life, low current (10 Watt maximum), dry contact switch closures. Reed relays are not suited for high current applications, and can be destroyed by inductive load switching, where a spark occurs across the contacts internally. The relays are normally open, and close when energized.

Output Ports (Reed Relay) Pin Assignments (DB-37 Male)

Outputs are interfaced via the DB-37 male connector on the supplied CA490 cable.

DB-78 Female Pin Assignments (Card Edge Connector)

Direct Hardware Control
In systems where the user’s program has direct access to the hardware (DOS) the tables that follow give the mapping and functions that the REL-16.PCIe provides.

Reading the Outputs

The relay ports return the ones complement of the value that is currently being used to drive the relays.

Writing the Outputs

The output ports are the only ports that can be written. The relays on a standard REL-16.PCIe are normally open. To close a relay a one must be written to the appropriate bit.

Register Description

Example Circuits

OUTPUT CIRCUIT

In the above circuit diagram, Outputn is one of the two Output Pair Pins from the table labeled Output Ports Pin Assignments. Common is the other pin listed in Output Pair Pins. Since this is an isolated output, the polarity is not important.

Software Installation

Operating System Installation

For Windows and Linux Users

This section contains helpful information pertaining to the installation of supported Sealevel Systems, Inc. software packages. First, the process of acquiring the software is discussed. Next, the installation is detailed in a step-by-step guide for Windows and Linux operating systems. Refer to the SeaIO Software Overview page.

1.  Sealevel software for Windows and Linux operating systems is available at these links:
   • Software for Windows
   • Software for Linux

2.  Choose the link for the desired software package and click on the ‘Download File’ link to download the current driver.

3. Proceed to the Manual Software Installation guide for your operating system.

SeaI/O software can also be downloaded from the 8003e-product webpage: REL-16.PCIe

Other Operating Systems

Refer to the appropriate section of the Serial Utilities Software.

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: [email protected].

Appendix A – Handling Instructions

ESD Warnings

Electrostatic Discharges (ESD)

A sudden electrostatic discharge can destroy sensitive components. Proper packaging and grounding rules must therefore be observed. Always take the following precautions:

• Transport boards and cards in electrostatically secure containers or bags.
• Keep electrostatically sensitive components in their containers, until they arrive at an electrostatically protected workplace.
• Only touch electrostatically sensitive components when you are properly grounded.
• Store electrostatically 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 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 casing.
•  Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
• Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
• Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners that are conductive.

Appendix B – Troubleshooting

Sealevel Software is supplied with the Sealevel Systems adapter and will be used in the troubleshooting procedures. By using this software and following these simple steps, most common problems can be eliminated without the need to call Technical Support.

1. Install software first. After installing the software then proceed to adding the hardware. This places the required installation files in the correct locations.
2.  Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the adapter in your system.
3. Use Device Manager under Windows to verify proper installation. Refer to the Verifying Hardware section of this manual for instructions.
4. Several utilities with source code are included to verify the functionality of the outputs and to aid in application development. Consult the pin out diagrams to test at the card edge connector or at the end of the cable.
5. Use the VCTest to verify the basic I/O functionality of your digital I/O board. The source code is included to simplify application development in the programming language C.
6. VBTest is another utility included with SeaI/O Classic software. The source code is included to aid with Visual Basic application development.
7. SeaIOTST is a command line utility that allows you to test the function calls from the SeaI/O Classic API.

If these steps do not solve your problem, please call Sealevel Systems’ Technical Support, 864-843-4343. Our technical support is free and available from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. For email support contact: [email protected].

Appendix C – How To Get Assistance

Please refer to: Appendix A — Troubleshooting Guide prior to calling Technical Support.

Begin by reading through the Trouble Shooting Guide in Appendix A. If assistance is still needed, please see below.

When calling for technical assistance, please have your user manual and current adapter settings. If possible, please have the adapter installed in a computer ready to run diagnostics.

Sealevel Systems provides an FAQ 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.

Sealevel Systems maintains a web page on the Internet. Our home page address is www.sealevel.com. The latest software updates, and newest manuals are available via our web site.
Technical support is available Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern time. Technical support can be reached at 864-843-4343.

RETURN AUTHORIZATION MUST BE OBTAINED FROM SEALEVEL SYSTEMS BEFORE RETURNED MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED. AUTHORIZATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING SEALEVEL SYSTEMS AND REQUESTING A RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER.

Appendix D – Drawing

Appendix E – Compliance Notices

Warranty

Sealevel’s commitment to providing the best I/O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured I/O products. We are able to offer this warranty due to our control of manufacturing quality and the historically high reliability of our products in the field. Sealevel products are designed and manufactured at its Liberty, South Carolina facility, allowing direct control over product development, production, burn- in and testing. Sealevel achieved ISO-9001:2015 certification in 2018.

Warranty Policy

Sealevel Systems, Inc. (hereafter “Sealevel”) warrants that the Product shall conform to and perform in accordance with published technical specifications and shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period. In the event of failure, Sealevel will repair or replace the product at Sealevel’s sole discretion. Failures resulting from misapplication or misuse of the Product, failure to adhere to any specifications or instructions, 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 ensure 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. Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable.
This warranty applies to Sealevel manufactured Product. Product purchased through Sealevel but manufactured by a third party will retain the original manufacturer’s warranty.

Non-Warranty Repair/Retest

Products returned due to damage or misuse and Products retested with no problem found are subject to repair/retest charges. A purchase order or credit card number and authorization must be provided in order to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number prior to returning Product.

How to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization)

If you need to return a product for warranty or non-warranty repair, you must first obtain an RMA number. Please contact Sealevel Systems, Inc. Technical Support for assistance:

Trademarks

Sealevel Systems, Incorporated acknowledges that all trademarks referenced in this manual are the service mark, trademark, or registered trademark of the respective company.

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References

• Sealevel - I/O & Computing Products, Engineering and Manufacturing
• FAQs - Sealevel
• Sealevel - I/O & Computing Products, Engineering and Manufacturing
• PCIe 16 Reed Relay Output Digital Interface - Sealevel
• SeaIO Software Overview - Sealevel
• Software: SeaIO Classic - Linux - Sealevel
• Software: SeaIO Classic V5 - Windows - Sealevel

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