SeaLINK PLC-16 Users Manual
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1. Warranty Sealevel s commitment to providing the best I O solutions is reflected in the Lifetime Warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured products We are able to offer WARRANTY this warranty due to our control of manufacturing quality and the historically high A A 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 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 life 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 or abuse are not covered under this warranty Warranty service is obtained by delivering the Product to Sealevel and providing proof of purchase Return authorization must be obtained from Sealevel Systems before returned merchandise will be accepted Authorization is obtained by calling Sealevel Systems and requesting a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The Customer agrees to insure the Product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit to prepay shipping charges to Seal2. 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 4 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 5 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 Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 7 Appendix C Silk Screen Appendix C Silk Screen Se 3188 22868 1385 Se GC Se Be a8 BB 55 Be ae Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 O E SNNN as me 8585 Page 8 Appendix D Compliance Notices Appendix D Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipme
3. 5mA 24 VDC Absolute Max Voltage Inputs square root of 2700ohm 0 5w 36VDC The input circuits are not for monitoring 120 volt AC circuits Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 3 Technical Description Output Port Relay The SeaLINK PLC 16 provides 8 Form C SPDT Electro mechanical relays These relays have three connections Normally Open NO Normally Closed NC and a Common The relays are all de energized at power on Writing a logic value of one or zero will change the state Refer to the Application Programmers Interface for more information On off status of the relays can be read back by any read operation in the API NC A Y li co gt JA 3 NO gt Output Bit DO 5 Figure 2 Output Wiring Programming Application Programmers Interface API Most modern operating systems do not allow direct hardware access The SeaIO driver and API have been included to provide control over the hardware in Windows The purpose of this section of the manual is to help the customer with the mapping of the API to the actual I O and relays for the SeaLINK PLC 16 specifically Complete documentation of the API can be found in the Seal O help file Serial String Each device has an eight digit alphanumeric serial string stored in non volatile memory On the Windows platforms this number is used to give each unit a separate identity This identity allows the device to be moved to any USB port or hub p
4. SEALEVEL EMS INCORPORATED SeaLINK PLC I6 Users Manual Part Number 8206 Sealevel Systems Inc Telephone 864 843 4343 155 Technology Place Fax 864 843 3067 Liberty SC 29657 USA www sealevel com Contents INTRODUCTION b sessevsssssssss vsssssssnsssssosnessnsessasdsssssesnvsnsndsosvssrososnessosovessssdsenssssosssnuesssvdssssnsnessssssnssssssssssnesnesnensisssssren 1 OVERVIEW 15865 rot A A A Bhs SRR Sasa ti aa celda WHAT SINCEUDED ii RN BNN BNN O ere CSES NFS ANNAT AT RENEE REN RAR STEN EG INSTALLATION gt s5svvsss0 ss s sv00ssss 0ssvocssssssosososssonssssevesssosssdssssssssoscessssossessnssosnseiss vssso eoussessssssbovessbrs sessorssissssssesssses 1 WINDOWS 98 ME 2000 XP INSTALLATION osssssressrrrersrersrrsressrrressrererrrrrsrrressrrr esse ere mann strett mana emak TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION s 5ssves ocssso ovsov ssocsossssesssoosssssssssvsvss osses ssesspesssessorosssssosessnssnsssses vsssiossssovsovsssserosseiseses 2 FEATURES A A e e ed BES SEE o e de sete ie Digital In PISA A E EE A Roan ua Ste ses is 2 RELAY DUPUES AA E E AA anus 2 IDIGIPATAINPUT POR Ves ta bai id O AE E NN NN an INPUT VOLTAGE tdt de ad Da dd e dd to e do ted o hides OUTPUT PORT RELAY 225 65 5 eee BYR aie A i PROGRAMMING on ieie pai ii e EEEE EES RE SER E E ic APPLICATION PROGRAMMERS INTERFACE API csccesseesesesecseeeseeeseeceeseeeseensecnsecaaecnaecaaecaeecaeeeneseneeeeeseeeatenseeeaeenaeenaes SERTAL STRING Se oss et J
5. V0 rating and are 100 electrically tested These printed circuit boards are solder mask over bare copper or solder mask over tin nickel Power Consumption Supply line 5 VDC 500 mA Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 5 Appendix A Troubleshooting Appendix A Troubleshooting Following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems Install software first After installing the software then proceed to adding the hardware This places the required installation files in the correct locations 1 2 Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the adapter in your system Use Device Manager under Windows to verify proper installation Use the SealO control panel applet for card identification and configuration 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 00AM 5PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 6 Appendix B How To Get Assistance Appendix B How To Get Assistance Please refer to Troubleshooting Guide prior to calling Technical Support 1 Begin by reading through the Trouble Shooting Guide in Appendix A If assistance is still needed please see below 2 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 3
6. ay signals can be sensed or read by the PC without the risk of damage due to ground loops or ground faults Voltage input 5 24V 5VDC lt 2 7K Ohm OR 1 2 Watt a uE User Installable Capicator x AV gt Ground Ground Reference Figure I Input Wiring Each sensor input pair has a current limiting resistor 2 7K ohm that is used to limit the input current to the opto isolator A current path is required to turn on the sensor The opto isolator has two back to back diodes internally This allows AC or DC signals to be sensed regardless of polarity Input Voltage The opto isolator requires approximately 1 mA to turn on The maximum input current is 60 mA Adding additional resistors to the input current limiting resistor can increase the voltage to be sensed Two things to consider when selecting additional input resistance 1 Turn on voltage for the circuit to sense 2 The maximum input voltage Maximum input voltage is a function of power The resistor must not allow the opto isolator to be overdriven The following formulas apply Turn on current I mA Isolator diode drop 1 1 V Resistor power Max 1 2 W Turn on Voltage diode drop turn on current x resistance Maximum voltage square root of resistor value resistor power Default Configuration Input Turn on Voltage 1 1V 0 001A 2700ohm 3 8 VDC Current Draw Voltage 1 1 2700 1 mA 3 8 VDC 4 mA 12 VDC 8
7. er se re Der ANG a de Peay ge Mi Mitesh sane EE de a edhe LN AN 3 PARTY SOFTWARE SUBO Ti NN NN ce cda SPECIFICATIONS EEN enderne sr 5 MANUFACTURING ita id ltd loli POWER CONSUMPTION ut NA tega lali sad APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTIING ccccsssssssssssscssscscsscssessssecssccseessssensssenessnssscscsssesassssescssnesacscsscesasessenes 6 APPENDIX B HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE occcccnconnonnocnnconaconnccnnonnnonnnonnconononoconncnncnocanoonnconncon nooo nooo een een sene nos 7 APPENDIX C SILK SCREEN cscssssssssccessssssccsrcncsscesscsesssssecsesssssesssnenesssesscsasssssasessescssnssscscsssesasesaesesscesasesseees 8 APPENDIX D COMPLIANCE NOTICES csscssssssssssssssessssssssssesssensesssessssssesssessssscsssssesnsesssessesessnessseeseeees 9 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT sssososeesssesrsrsesesesesesesrsesrsrsrsrsesrrerrsrrrrrr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr er rr er een EMC DIRECTIVE STATEMENT innr bani SN BNN UN E BNN BNN O 2003g Sealevel Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Introduction Introduction Overview The SeaLINK PLC 16 provides 8 Form C relays rated at 2A making it suitable for latching power data or other electronic signals for control applications Eight optically isolated inputs are also provided to allow monitoring off board switch closures relays or any other general purpose monitoring needs What s Included The SeaLINK PLC 16 ships with the f
8. evel and to use the original shipping container or equivalent Warranty is valid only for original purchaser and is not transferable Sealevel Systems assumes no liability for any damages lost profits lost savings or any other incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use misuse of or inability to use this product Sealevel Systems will not be liable for any claim made by any other related party This warranty applies to Sealevel manufactured Product Product purchased through Sealevel but manufactured by a third party will retain the original manufacturer s warranty Sealevel Systems Incorporated 155 Technology Place P O Box 830 Liberty SC 29657 USA 864 843 4343 FAX 864 843 3067 www sealevel com email support sealevel com Technical Support is available from 8 a m to 5 p m Eastern time Monday Friday Trademarks Sealevel Systems Incorporated acknowledges that all trademarks referenced in this manual are the service mark trademark or registered trademark of the respective company SeaLINK PLC 16 is a trademark of Sealevel Systems Incorporated Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 10
9. l Description Technical Description The SeaLINK PLC 16 provides two parallel input output I O ports The ports are organized as ports A and B Port A is an input port interfaced to optically isolated inputs while port B is the relay output port The SeaLINK PLC 16 is a line powered device requiring a USB port capable of sourcing 500 mA Features Digital Inputs e Number of inputs Eight e Type Non polarized optically isolated from each other and from the computer e Voltage Range 0 to 24V DC or AC Relay Outputs e Number of outputs Eight e Contact Rating 2A carry current bifurcated gold clad silver palladium e Contact Arrangement SPDT Single Pole Double Throw Form C e Contact Resistance Initial 100 milliohms maximum e Contact Life mechanical 10 million operations minimum e Contact Life electrical 5 million operations minimum at full load e Operating Time 2 milliseconds maximum e Release Time 1 milliseconds maximum Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 2 Technical Description Digital Input Port Port A is an 8 bit input port connected to optically isolated input sensors Each sensor can be used to interface a voltage input and sense whether the voltage is on or off Each sensor is isolated with respect to a common ground from every other sensor and isolated with respect to the host PC ground This means that signals such as low level AC line voltage motor servo voltage and control rel
10. nt generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in such case the user will be required to correct the interference at the users expense EMC Directive Statement Products bearing the CE Label fulfill the requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC and of the low voltage directive 73 23 EEC issued by the European Commission To obey these directives the following European standards must be met EN55022 Class A Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment EN55024 Information technology equipment Immunity characteristics Limits and methods of measurement EN60950 IEC950 Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment Warning This is a Class A Product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures to prevent or correct the interference Always use cabling provided with this product if possible If no cable is provided or if an alternate cable is required use high quality shielded cabling to maintain compliance with FCC EMC directives Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 9 Warranty
11. ollowing items If any of these items is missing or damaged contact the supplier e SeaLINK PLC 16 Adapter e Sealevel Software e USB A to B Cable Part number CA179 Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 1 Installation Installation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP Installation Do not install the Adapter in the machine until the software has been fully installed 1 2 3 Start Windows Insert the Sealevel Systems CD in to your CD drive If Auto Start is enabled for this drive the software will automatically launch Otherwise point your browser to the Index htm on the root of the CD Select Install Software Select the part number for your adapter from the listing Select Windows 98 ME 2000 XP the setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper components Next depending on the OS version select the Run from current location or Open option Follow the information presented on the screens that follow During setup the user may specify installation directories and other preferred configurations This program also adds entries to the system registry that are necessary for specifying the operating parameters for each driver An uninstall option is also available to remove SealO files and registry INI file entries from the system Windows NT Note Windows NT is not USB aware and thus cannot support the adapter Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 1 Technica
12. ort on your computer while retaining its device number If a device becomes damaged and is replaced the new device should be given the same serial string as the device it is replacing This string is stored in a EEPROM along with other critical information This EEPROM is read during enumeration The device should not be unplugged during its enumeration due to remote possibility that the data in the EEPROM could be corrupted if power is removed during a read write cycle to the EEPROM Enumeration is complete when the LED is lit The control panel utility provides the capability to read or modify this string However setting the same string for two units will cause the second unit to fail enumeration and make it invisible to the operating system Should this occur unplug one unit and set the serial string for the other unit to a different string 3 Party Software Support Third party software support for many HMI MMI and other process control software is included on the product installation CD For the most up to date information on third party software support please visit http www sealevel com thirdpartysoftware asp Sealevel Systems SeaLINK PLC 16 Page 4 Specifications Specifications Temperature 0 to 70 C 50 to 105 C Range 32 to 158 F 58 to 221 F Humidity Range 10 to 90 R H 10 to 90 R H Non Condensing Non Condensing Manufacturing All Sealevel Systems Printed Circuit boards are built to UL 94
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