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1. Sealevel Systems Inc 5 SeaDAC User Manual SeaDAC Configurations amp Specifications 8221 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC 8221 modules provide 16 optically isolated inputs and 16 Reed relay outputs Inputs can range from 5 30VDC while the Reed relays provide long life switch closures that are well suited for low current applications Inputs and outputs are grouped into four bit segments Each group shares a common for easy wiring via removable 3 5mm terminal blocks Inputs Type Voltage Range Isolation Input Resistance Response Time Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current Operate Time Bounce Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 16 non polarized optically isolated inputs 5 30VDC 300V 6 2K Ohms in series 4 microseconds 16 SPST Form A Reed relays 10VA max 60VDC max 500mA max 0 5ms max 0 5ms max 0 2ms max 6 SeaDAC User Manual 8222 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Outputs The SeaDAC 8222 provides 16 optically isolated inputs and 8 SPDT Form C relay outputs Inputs can range from 5 30VDC and provide 300V isolation to ground Each output offers normally open and normally closed contact connections via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks Inputs Type Voltage Range Isolation Input Resistance Response Time Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current Operate Time Bounce Time Relea2. o sese Ge oe a nage ese o aa sepa den 13 SEAMAX OVERVIEW Pobre dc 13 COMMUNICATING VIA MODBUS 14 SEAMAX SOFTWARE 0 0000 0 nene 15 MAXSSD CONFIGURATION amp DIAGNOSTICS 2 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 00000222 660 0 0 27 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 2 2 6 29 8227 JUMPER AND DIPSWITCH 8 0 essen enin 29 WIRING OPTIONS ee escececeseese v eeosoc es cewodeos cosas es conaseescos ot os op sa De ra pega ndn 32 WIRING SEADAC 8221 8222 8223 8224 AND 8225 MODULES cene 32 WIRING SEADAC 8227 33 WIRING SEADAC 8232 5 essen tesi enses eene 36 APPENDIX A HOW TO GET 5651 5 37 APPENDIX B COMPLIANCE NOTICES 38 WAR
3. D to 5 Volts D to 5 Volts Y Channel 5 Channel Channel 7 Channel 8 0 000 V 0 000 V 0 000 Vv 0 000 V Oto 5 Volts Y D to 5 Volts Y D to 5 Volts D to 5 Volts 2 SEALEVEL The Device Configuration selection drop box adjusts the arrangement and function of the A D input channels Input channels are displayed as banks groups of eight Each channel is range configurable via the voltage range dropdown list Both the channel voltage range and device wide configuration are set on a dropdown list There is 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 allows smaller voltages to be measured more accurately e g a 0 1 V input signal can be measured more accurately by enabling the 10x hardware gain jumper and setting the Seal O 470 A D input channel for 0 10V range Show 12 Bit Hex Values checkbox Displays the values returned by the A D converter as a hexadecimal value without converting the values to engineering units i e Amps or Volts Sealevel Systems Inc 24 SeaDAC User Manual D A Outputs Tab The D A Outputs tab is
4. 5V and 10V Eight 12 Bit Differential A D Inputs Terminal Block INPUT RANGE 0 5 0 10 j 5V 9 10 Sealevel Systems Inc 33 SeaDAC User Manual The SeaDAC 8227 s A D channels can also be configured to provide up to eight 12 bit current loop inputs Each input has two terminals one positive and one negative The input current range is 0 20mA for interfacing commonly used 4 20mA devices The dipswitches inside the enclosure must be properly configured for each current loop input Eight 12 Bit Current Loop A D Inputs Terminal Block INPUT RANGE 4 20mA Current Loop D A Outputs D A Wiring Connections The SeaDAC 8227 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 SeaDAC 8227 module s D A output channels can be independently configured for 0 5V or 0 10V The D A outputs do not support negative voltages Two 12 Bit Single Ended D A Outputs Terminal Block OUTPUT RANGE 0 5 0 10V A D Inputs Sealevel Systems Inc 34 SeaDAC User Manual Digital O Wiring Connections The SeaDAC 8227 modules include eight optically isolated inputs that are arranged such that each group of four inputs shares a single common The four I O points and shared common are connected via a five p
5. MaxSSD Host PC Configuration Seal Configuration Digital IO Communication Settings Module Description SeaI O 410E Slave D 247 Ethernet Modbus Baud Rate 9600 E 16 Optically Isolated Inputs Parity NONE 16 Reed Relay Outputs Broadcast to Multiple Modules Get Seal0 Module Settings SetSettings Change Slave ID SEALEVEL NOTE Important note regarding Seal O Ethernet E series modules The broadcast feature sets the Ethernet Seal O E series module s TCP IP to RS 485 translation data rate independently of the Seal O module itself Therefore if you have an Ethernet Seal O module and you set the data rate to 115 2K 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 Seal 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 command 9600 and no parity via MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc 20 SeaDAC User Manual Digital I O Tab The Digital IO tab of MaxSSD is displayed when using Sealevel I O devices featuring discrete inputs and outputs It displays the device s current input and or output status in an intuitive and usable manner When displaying Seal O or SeaDAC modules excl
6. Status LEDs are also included on the front of all SeaDAC devices 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 Blinks when the device is enumerated by the USB port Sealevel Systems Inc 4 SeaDAC User Manual SeaDAC Power Requirements Sealevel SeaDAC modules are powered by the USB host interface and require 5VDC 500mA to be available on the USB port Most computers and powered USB hubs are capable of meeting this requirement while passive USB hubs and some laptops running on batteries may not Check the product manual that shipped with your system or hub if you are uncertain You can also contact Sealevel technical support for assistance The maximum power requirements for each SeaDAC device are shown below Item Description mA 8221 16 Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs 340 8222 16 Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Relay Outputs 460 8223 32 Optically Isolated Inputs 140 8224 32 Reed Relay Outputs 480 8225 16 Form C Relay Outputs 820 8227 SIsolated Inputs 8 Outputs 2 D A 16 A D 360 8232 8 Isolated Inputs 8 High Current Form C Outputs 480 NOTE SeaDAC REL 16C Item 8225 includes a wall mount AC power supply 5VDC 2 4A with a locking DC connector Item A TR127 External power is required with this module due to the power requirements of the sixteen Form C relays
7. To communicate with a Seal O Ethernet module select ETHERNET from the Port dropdown box When Ethernet is selected MaxSSD searches for Seal O Ethernet modules on the network and displays their IP addresses in the Available Ethernet Devices list box not shown When an IP address is selected from the list box a socket is opened to the module and it is ready for communication NOTE _ If no IP address is shown when using Ethernet modules review the previous Hardware Configuration section or proceed to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual Sealevel Systems Inc 17 SeaDAC User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab Once the host computer is configured correctly the Configuration tab becomes available This tab only appears for Seal O and SeaDAC modules and will not appear when using SeaDAC Lite modules Before communicating with a Seal O or SeaDAC module the configuration utility must determine if there is an I O module at that slave ID address and if so what type of module it is This is the purpose of the Get operation To perform a Get operation first select the slave ID to which the module is configured Seal 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 Seal O module must have a unique slav
8. Installing the software places the necessary files in the proper locations on your system After installing the software proceed with adding the hardware When installing Seal O modules connect them one at a time The base module must be properly configured and communicating successfully with the host before you can add additional expansion modules Verify each expansion module can communicate before connecting additional expansion modules Confirm that all screw terminal connections are correct and secure and that the correct cables are being used including network cables crossover vs patch cables You can use standard network patch cables straight through cables to connect Seal O modules together via the pass through connectors on the left side of the module Crossover cables should never be used to connect two or more Seal O modules together Crossover cables should only be used to connect an Ethernet Seal O module to a host without going through an Ethernet hub or switch On Seal O modules verify that the device address slave ID is properly set Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on setting the device slave ID Use the MaxSSD utility included on the software CD to verify proper installation MaxSSD is designed to simplify the installation configuration and diagnostics of Sealevel Seal O modules If the Seal O modules only sometimes respond to a Get operation or return invalid d
9. O configurations each designed for maximum flexibility and easy field wiring SeaDAC modules can be used with industry standard Modbus RTU protocol or easily controlled from application programs using the supplied SeaMAX software libraries which includes the diagnostic and configuration tool MaxSSD Sealevel SeaDAC modules offer powerful data acquisition solutions that are perfect for a wide range of applications and environments with easy interfacing to computers controllers and PLCs Industry Segments SeaDAC modules are perfect for a wide variety of applications and environments including Process Control Data Acquisition Broadcast Automation Security Facility Management Features m Models Offering Choice of o Optically Isolated Inputs o Reed Relay Outputs o Form C Relay Outputs o Analog I O amp D A Status Indicator LEDs for Communication Fault and Status High Retention USB Type B Connector Field Removable Terminal Block Connectors Supports Industry Standard Modbus RTU Protocol Wide Operating Temperature 0 C to 70 C Extended Temperature Range Available 40 C to 85 C Attractive amp Rugged Plastic Tabletop Enclosure Compact Size 9 2 L x 5 3 W x 1 7 H Sealevel Systems Inc 2 SeaDAC User Manual Before You Get Started What s Included SeaDAC modules are shipped with the following items If any of these items is missing or damaged please contact Sealevel for a replacement m Sea
10. O module is most likely on a different subnet than the PC The PC s IP address Netmask must be altered to place both the Seal O module and the PC within the same subnet Contact your network administrator for assistance Problem The Seal O module doesn t show up in Ethernet Config The Ethernet Seal O modules are discovered via a UDP broadcast Verify that any firewall software such as Windows Firewall ZoneAlarm etc or router settings that would hinder UDP transmissions are disabled It is also possible that the Seal 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 Ethernet Config utility may be used to recover the device Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for more information Problem The rotary switch ADDR was used to reset an Ethernet Seal O module but it no longer responds to a Get operation If you reset the Seal O module by rotating the rotary switch clockwise one full revolution the RS 485 port will reset to 9600 bps and no parity but the Ethernet port will remain unaffected The broadcast feature in MaxSSD sets the Ethernet SealI O E series module s TCP IP to RS 485 translation data rate independently of the Seal O module itself Therefore if you have an Ethernet S
11. channels of highly reliable SPDT Form C relay outputs are rated for up to 60VDC Q 2A Each output offers normally open and normally closed contact connections via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks Outputs Type Power Contact Voltage Contact Current Operate Time Bounce Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 16 SPDT Form C relays DC 30W AC 60 VA 60VDC max 2A max 2ms max Ims max 1ms max 10 SeaDAC User Manual 8227 16 A D 2 D A 8 24V Outputs 8 Isolated Inputs Designed using the Maxim MAX197 successive approximation type A D chip the SeaDAC 8227 provides eight differential or 16 single ended 12 bit inputs The A D inputs can be individually configured for sensing 4 20mA current loop signals Additionally the module provides two 12 bit D A output channels eight optically isolated inputs and eight open collector outputs ideal for driving 24V devices commonly found in industrial environments Perfect for a variety of data acquisition control and test amp measurement applications the SeaDAC 8227 includes removable screw terminals which simplify field wiring connections Optically Isolated Inputs Input Range Open Collector Outputs Output Voltage Output Current Output Current A D Inputs Number of Channels Resolution Sampling Rate A D Input Range Software Selectable Hardware Selectable D A Outputs Number of Channels Resolution Output Range L
12. useful for manually setting the digital to analog output voltages on applicable Sealevel I O devices with D A channels A preliminary diagnostics utility see following page has been provided to verify proper hardware functionality The D A outputs of the 470 and SeaDAC 8227 are factory set for 0 10V configure the D A outputs for 0 5V you will 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 and then confirm your entry by pressing the Enter key on your keyboard Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD 0 Volts 10 Volts Channel 2 Analog Output 3 116 i 1 D 1 D Volts 10 Volts Diagnostics Utility SEALEVEL NOTE The output voltage will not change until the Enter key is pressed or you have clicked on the window anywhere outside of the text entry field Sealevel Systems Inc 25 SeaDAC User Manual A D amp D A Diagnostics To check basic functionality of both the A D and D A converters press the Diagnostics Utility button on the D A Outputs tab shown on the previous page and then press the Start button as show
13. DAC Digital Interface Adapter m Item CA179 6 A to B USB Device Cable m Sealevel SeaMAX Software CD NOTE SeaDAC REL 16C Item 8225 includes a wall mount AC power supply SVDC 2 4A with a locking DC connector Item A TR127 External power is required with this module due to the power requirements of the sixteen Form C relays Optional Items Mounting Options RKIU 1U 19 Rack Tray RK2U 2U 19 Rack Tray RK CLAMP Securely holds SeaDAC modules to rack trays Cabling Options 179 6 A to B USB Device Cable included with SeaDAC modules CA214 3Meter to Type A USB Extension Cable USB Hubs HUB7i Optically Isolated 7 Port USB Hub AC powered 7 port USB hub AC adapter and USB cable Provides up to 5500V AC isolation and protects the host computer from voltage spikes power surges and ground loops commonly found in industrial environments High Speed USB 2 0 7 Port Hub AC powered 7 port USB hub adapter and USB cable HUBA High Speed USB 2 0 4 Port Hub AC powered 4 port USB hub AC adapter and USB cable Sealevel Systems Inc 3 SeaDAC User Manual SeaDAC Hardware Description SeaDAC Module Common Features SeaDAC models include a high retention Type B USB connector that prevents accidental disconnection of the USB cable The orange ruggedized connector provides up to two times the removal resistance to the cable than standard USB connectors
14. O can be set as either an 8 bit group of inputs or outputs By selecting Bank 1 from the drop box clicking the Bank functions as Input radio button and then clicking the Set Programmable IO Options button the first 8 PIO bits on the device will now function as inputs For ease of configuration an AII Banks of IO option is available to configure all of the I O at one time Inputs have no preset mode therefore the preset options are disabled for any bank of inputs Outputs however have bit addressable presets These presets are used whenever the device is powered up or the bank direction changes from input to output NOTE Theoutput presets will not lock the outputs into a specified on or off state They only set the state of the outputs on a power on or bank direction change Sealevel Systems Inc 23 SeaDAC User Manual A D Inputs Tab The Inputs tab displays the current state of the analog to digital channels for Sealevel I O devices that feature A D inputs Settings are provided for both device wide and per channel configuration Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration SealO Configuration DigitallD Inputs D A Outputs Device Configuration 10x Hardware Gain Enabled 16 Single Ended Inputs v Channel 1 8 v Show 12 Bit hex values Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 0 000 V 0 000 V 0 000 Vv 0 000 V D to 5 Volts Y D to 5 Volts
15. RANTY debi cese eo Caso 39 Sealevel Systems Inc SeaDAC User Manual SL9175 Revision 7 2008 Introduction SeaDAC modules provide a powerful way to add digital and analog I O to a variety of computers controllers and PLCs Each SeaDAC model connects to an available USB port and provides easy field wiring via removable terminal blocks SeaDAC modules are housed in a rugged attractive plastic enclosure and include a high retention USB type B connector to prevent accidental disconnection SeaDAC modules are USB 1 1 compliant and USB 2 0 compatible SeaDAC modules are supported under Windows 98 ME 2000 X P Vista For easy software integration application programs or 3 party software can use the Sealevel SeaMAX library or industry standard Modbus protocol This manual covers the installation and operation of these SeaDAC products SeaDAC 010 32 P N 8221 16 Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC PLC 24 P N 8222 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Outputs SeaDAC ISO 32 P N 8223 32 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaDAC REL 32 P N 8224 32 Reed Relay Outputs SeaDAC REL 16C P N 8225 16 Form C Relay Outputs SeaDAC MIO 26 P N 8227 8 Inputs 8 Outputs 2 D A amp 16 A D SeaDAC PLC 16H P N 8232 8 Iso Inputs 8 High Current Form C Outputs Sealevel Systems Inc 1 SeaDAC User Manual Overview Sealevel SeaDAC modules are available in various I
16. SeaDAC User Manual SEALEVEL SYSTEMS INCORPORATED www sealevel com PO Box 830 Liberty SC 29657 864 843 4343 Table of Contents INTROBUCHON teur tesa te reo once tu PN tea eet 1 BEFORE YOU GET 5 2 2 sese sehe h esas ead 3 SEADAC HARDWARE DESCRIPTION eeeeeeee eee eese ee eee e eee e e eee e e e e e e e e e eee eee eee 4 SEADAC MODULE COMMON FEATURES 00000 0 0 0 0000000 000000000 esie stes essen ne esie 4 SEADAC POWER REQUIREMENTS 5 SEADAC CONFIGURATIONS amp SPECIFICATIONS 000 6 8221 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 16 Reed Relay Outputs 6 8222 16 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 Form C Outputs esses eene 7 8223 32 Optically Isolated DEB desi oe a ote a Reda Bla Sa 8 S224 3 Reed Relay OUIDIIS cere Seated eto a Rt 9 0223 l6 Form C Relay 10 8227 16 A D 2 D A 8 24V Outputs 8 Isolated Inputs eese 11 8232 8 Optically Isolated Inputs S High Current Form C Outputs eese 12 SEAMAX APPLICATION oe ona deos eaa Gd
17. ata you may have termination improperly set Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on properly setting line termination and pull up pull down resistors Refer to the Troubleshooting Ethernet Modules section on the following page for additional steps regarding Ethernet E series Seal O modules If these steps do not solve your problem please contact Sealevel Technical Support Our technical support is free and available from 8 00AM 5PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday You can contact Technical Support via Phone 864 843 4343 Email support sealevel com Sealevel Systems Inc 27 SeaDAC User Manual Troubleshooting Ethernet E series Seal O Modules Problem The Seal O module starts up with a strange IP address i e 169 254 x x All Ethernet Seal O E series modules are shipped with DHCP enabled If no DHCP server is available or the DHCP server cannot be reached the Ethernet Seal O module will default to a random IP address in the range 169 254 0 1 to 169 254 255 254 Change the PC s network settings to place both the Seal O module and PC on the same subnet Adjust the Seal O module s IP address and Netmask using the Ethernet Config utility Start gt Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt Ethernet Config installed with SeaMAX Then restore the PC s network settings Problem Seal O module is visible in Ethernet Config but the network settings cannot be changed The Seal
18. ature not found Please select the Yes button and proceed with the installation This declaration simply means that the Operating System is not aware of the driver being loaded It will not cause any harm to your system 8 During setup you 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 included to remove the driver and all registry INI file entries from your system 9 Proceed with configuring your Sealevel I O module using the MaxSSD utility detailed on the following pages Sealevel Systems Inc 15 SeaDAC User Manual MaxSSD Configuration amp Diagnostics Utility The Sealevel Systems configuration utility MaxSSD is designed to simplify the installation configuration and diagnostics of Sealevel I O modules MaxSSD is a Microsoft Windows application and has been tested with Windows 2000 XP and Vista Host PC Configuration Tab The first time you run the MaxSSD utility Start gt Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt MaxSSD it will default to the Host PC Configuration tab This tab allows the user to choose the initial communication settings for the connected I O device The Port dropdown box allows the selection of a serial COM port from COMI to 256 Ethernet for Ethernet Seal O modules or SeaDAC Lite USB USB conn
19. e ID address no duplicates are allowed SeaDAC modules are only available on slave ID 247 and this number cannot be changed To communicate with a different SeaDAC module select a different COM port Use device manager if necessary to locate the proper COM port Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration SealO Configuration Communication Settings Module Description Saven aa Baud Rate Parity Broadcast to Multiple Modules SEALEVEL eens Once a slave ID is selected click the Get SealO Module Settings button After a short delay the information for that I O module should be displayed If no information appears verify the host settings and baud rates are correct and make changes if necessary For SeaDAC modules make sure the baud rate is set to 9600bps For Seal O modules check the hardware settings on the left side of the module and try again Sealevel Systems Inc 18 SeaDAC User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab cont After the Get command is executed the Module Description frame will display the model type description interface and I O type In the example shown the module found at slave ID 247 is a Seal O 410 module with an Ethernet Modbus TCP interface The Set Settings and Change Slave ID buttons will also be enabled for this module Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration SealO Configuration Digital IO Communication Settings
20. eaI O module and you set the data rate to 115 2K bps via a MaxSSD broadcast command both the RS 485 port and the Ethernet port will respond thereafter to 115 2K bps as expected Using the rotary switch will reset the RS 485 port but the Ethernet port will still try to communicate at 115 2k bps To restore communications broadcast a set data rate and parity command 9600 and no parity via MaxSSD Sealevel Systems Inc 28 SeaDAC User Manual Hardware Configuration 8227 Jumper and Dipswitch Settings The SeaDAC 8227 module ships factory configured with the D A outputs set for 0 10V and current loop mode on the A D inputs disabled If you need to enable current loop mode or set the D A outputs to 0 5V you will need to open the enclosure and access the jumpers shown on the next page NOTE Do not perform these instructions with USB or field wires connected Be sure to follow proper ESD procedures by grounding yourself and the SeaDAC module What you will need m SeaDAC 8227 module m Phillips head screwdriver Step 1 Turn the SeaDAC 8227 module upside down and 2 remove the four black screws from the locations shown in the image lt Step 2 Holding the top and bottom halves of the SeaDAC module together flip the module back over Remove the top half of the enclosure and set to the side Jumpers and dipswitch locations are outlined in the image to the right and are shown in detail on the
21. ected Seal O and SeaDAC modules are installed as virtual COM ports Using device manager expand Ports COM amp 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 Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host Communications Settings Port X Baud Rate Parity IP ddress Once a COM port is selected the baud rate and parity can be selected NOTE 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 A for all Sealevel I O modules are 9600 baud and no parity Sealevel Systems Inc 16 SeaDAC User Manual Host PC Configuration Tab cont To communicate with a SeaDAC Lite module select SeaDAC Lite from the Port dropdown box MAXSSD will search for any SeaDAC Lite modules connected to a USB port and display them in a frame as shown below A new Digital I O tab will appear If more than one SeaDAC Lite module is connected select the one you want to test from the list and click the Digital I O tab You can use this new tab to test the functionality of inputs and relay outputs The Digital tab is covered in detail on subsequent pages n Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration Digital ID Host Communications Settings COM Port SeaDAC Lite EE Baud Rate Parity SeaDAC Lite 0 8112 IP Address
22. following page Sealevel Systems Inc 29 SeaDAC User Manual SeaDAC 8227 Jumper Locations This detail image of the right side of the SeaDAC 8227 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 150 27 6 29 92051211 R12 NEL 0 10 ae lt ah ae S C17 R31 2 hobs amp 0 10V 5 70 R71 R72 R73 6 R102 Sealevel Systems Inc wn om om C54 poe C49 4 8 SW3 and SW4 Enable Current Loop b R104 30 ES Jumper ON A D Gain 10 CH1 CH2 CHS CH4 CHS CH6 CH7 CH8 SeaDAC User Manual D A Settings The 1 and E2 jumpers shown in the orange boxes the previous page configure the D A outputs for 0 5V or 0 10V Both channels can be configured independently The D A outputs do not support negative voltages You must also set the correct output voltage in your application or MaxSSD Refer to the SeaMAX Application Suite section of this manual for help configuring software to work with the SeaDAC 8227 A D 10X Gain The A D 10X gain E3 jumper shown in the green box on the previous page is disabled at the factory Position the hardware jumper on both pins to enable
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24. le 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 terminal Optically Isolated Inputs 1 2 3 4 C Terminal Block 5 24VDC Non Polarized m im Outputs 1 4 o 9 9 9 9 0 9 Block MAX 60 VDC 42 VAC 10VA ca C e Output NO C Terminal Block MAX 60 VDC 42 VAC DC30W AC 60 VA Sealevel Systems Inc 32 SeaDAC User Manual I O Wiring SeaDAC 8227 Modules A D Wiring Connections The SeaDAC 8227 supports single ended differential and current loop A D inputs Single ended and differential modes be configured in software Current loop mode requires configuring dipswitches inside the enclosure Refer to the Hardware Configuration section of this manual for instructions on configuring the current loop dipswitches The SeaDAC 8227 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 5 and 10V Sixteen 12 Bit Single Ended A D Inputs Terminal Block INPUT RANGE 0 5 The SeaDAC 8227 can be configured for up to eight 12 bit differential A D inputs The inputs are not referenced to ground The user selectable voltage ranges are 0 5V 0 10V
25. n below Any errors will be shown in the Results pane If any errors occur please contact technical support for further help A D D A Diagnostic Utility A D D Diagnostics A D Ground Offset Channel 1 Reference D 4 Channel 2 Reference Results Click Start to begin testing the amp D _D A functionality Please make sure that there are no external connections to the D A channels 4 D channel 1 or amp D channel 2 Cancel Converting A D amp D A Values To properly use the values returned from the 470 and SeaDAC 8227 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 located on the Sealevel website at http www sealevel com software SeaM A X Sealevel Systems Inc 26 SeaDAC User Manual Troubleshooting SeaMAX Following these simple steps can eliminate most common problems 10 11 Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install the device in your system Uninstall any previous versions of the SeaMAX software before installing any new versions Install SeaMAX software first before connecting any Sealevel I O devices
26. nd are covered in this manual m MaxSSD Configuration amp Diagnostics utility m Ethernet Config utility m SeaMAX 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 gt Programs gt Sealevel SeaMAX gt Documentation Additional SeaMAX documentation is available online that completely details the functions of the SeaMAX API Example code is included for several popular languages and compilers The interactive online documentation is located on the Sealevel website at http www sealevel com software SeaMAX Please contact Sealevel technical support with any questions regarding SeaMAX documentation Phone 864 843 4343 Email support sealevel com NOTE This chapter covers all SeaMAX supported devices Not all features are applicable to all devices Sealevel Systems Inc 13 SeaDAC User Manual Communicating Via Modbus Sealevel Seal O and SeaDAC modules are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing Modbus networks The supported command set will vary depending on the Seal O model number used Specialized diagnostic commands and other specific codes are not supported An overview of the Modbus specificati
27. nt 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 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 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 NOTE Return authorization must be obtained from Sealevel Systems before returned merchandise will be accepted Authorization is A 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 Sealevel and to use the origina
28. oad Resistance Sealevel Systems Inc 5 30VDC Max 30VDC Max 500mA single output Max 580mA all outputs 8 differential or 16 single ended 12 bits 100K s 0 5V 0 10V 5V 10V 0 20mA current loop for 4 20mA devices 2 single ended 12 bits 0 5V 0 10V Min 2K 11 SeaDAC User Manual 8232 8 Optically Isolated Inputs 8 High Current Form C Outputs The SeaDAC 8232 provides 8 optically isolated inputs and 8 SPDT high current Form C relay outputs Inputs can range from 5 30VDC and provide 300V isolation to ground Each output offers normally open and normally closed contact connections via 3 5mm field removable terminal blocks Inputs Type Voltage Range Isolation Input Resistance Response Time Outputs Type Contact Voltage Contact Current AC Contact Current DC Switching Capacity Operate Time Release Time Sealevel Systems Inc 8 non polarized optically isolated inputs 5 30VDC 300V 6 2K Ohms in series 4 microseconds 8 SPDT High Current Form C relays 250V AC 30VDC max 6A max 5A max 5 VDC 10mA min 10ms max 10ms max 12 SeaDAC User Manual SeaMAX Application Suite SeaMAX Overview The SeaMAX Suite is a collection of software libraries and configuration and diagnostic utilities that facilitates rapid application development for Seal O SeaDAC and SeaDAC Lite modules The following libraries and utilities are included in the SeaMAX Suite a
29. on for both RTU and TCP connections is covered in detail in the interactive documentation located on the Sealevel website at http www sealevel com software SeaMAX The official Modbus specification can be found at http www modbus org NOTE i SeaDAC Lite modules do not currently support Modbus commands Sealevel Systems Inc 14 SeaDAC User Manual SeaMAX Software Installation Proceed with installing the SeaMAX Software Suite using the software CD that was included with your Sealevel I O module Software drivers are also available on the product webpage on the Sealevel website at www sealevel com Windows 2000 XP Vista Operating Systems Do not connect the I O module to the host until the software is installed 1 Start Windows 2 Insert the Sealevel Software CD in to your CD drive 3 If Auto Start is enabled the installation window will automatically appear Otherwise navigate to the root directory of your CD drive and double click the autorun exe application to launch the installation window 4 Select Install Software Select the Part Number for your device from the listing 6 setup file will automatically detect the operating environment and install the proper components Follow the information presented on the installation screens that follow 7 screen may appear with the declaration The publisher cannot be determined due to the problems below Authenticode sign
30. osition removable screw terminal Optically Isolated Inputs 1 2 3 4 Terminal Block 5 24VDC Non Polarized The SeaDAC 8227 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 closing the circuit Open Collector Digital Outputs Eom x a ce 5 6 7 B 0000 mana MAX 30 VDC 500mA single 580 alll Sealevel Systems Inc 35 SeaDAC User Manual I O Wiring SeaDAC 8232 Modules Optically isolated inputs are arranged such that each group of two shares a single 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 Optically Isolated Inputs Terminal Block X2 5 30VDC Non Polarized 300V Isolation Form C Relay Outputs NC NO C NC NO Terminal Block x4 Sealevel Systems Inc 36 SeaDAC User Manual Appendix A How to Get Assistance When calling for technical assistance please have the device installed and ready to run diagnostic
31. ot 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 user s expense EMC Directive Statement Products bearing the CE Label fulfill the requirements of the 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 55024 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 Inc 38 SeaDAC User Manual Warranty WARRANTY Trademarks Sealevel s commitme
32. r Module Description SeaI O 410E Slave lD 247 sm s Ethernet Modbus TCP BaudRate 9600 E 16 Optically Isolated Inputs NONE 16 Reed Relay Outputs Broadcast to Multiple Modules Get Seal0 Module Settings Set Settings Change Slave ID SEALEVEL After a successful Get operation additional tabs may be displayed MaxSSD depending on the found device model These tabs display device I O and allow easy configuration for all SeaMAX supported devices Sealevel Systems Inc 19 SeaDAC User Manual Seal O Configuration Tab cont The Broadcast to Multiple Modules checkbox along with the Set Settings button can be used to change the baud rate and parity on multiple Seal O modules at once This function only works with Seal O modules connected together via the pass through connectors This function is disabled with SeaDAC and SeaDAC Lite modules since these devices do not have pass through connectors MaxSSD broadcasts a set data rate and set parity command to all devices on the RS 485 bus but only those modules listening at the current baud rate will be able to receive and respond For example if you have five Seal O modules chained together and two are set to 9600 bps and no parity and three are set to 115 2k bps and the PC is set to 9600 bps only the two modules set to 9600 bps will receive the broadcast set data rate and parity message Sealevel Systems Inc
33. s If possible have your user manual and current adapter settings ready The Sealevel website is an excellent resource Our homepage is located online at http www sealevel com The most current software updates and user manuals 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 http www sealevel com faq asp Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00am to 5 00pm EST and can be reached by phone at 1 864 843 4343 or via email at support sealevel com 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 Inc 37 SeaDAC User Manual Appendix B 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 equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if n
34. se Time Sealevel Systems Inc 16 non polarized optically isolated inputs 5 30VDC 300V 6 2K Ohms in series 4 microseconds 8 SPDT Form C relays DC 30W AC 60 VA 60VDC max 2A max 2ms max Ims max 1ms max 7 SeaDAC User Manual 8223 32 Optically Isolated Inputs SeaDAC 8223 modules provide 32 optically isolated inputs with 300V external isolation and 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 300V Input Resistance 6 2K Ohms in series Response Time 4 microseconds Sealevel Systems Inc 8 SeaDAC User Manual 8224 32 Reed Relay Outputs The SeaDAC 8224 provides 32 SPST Form A dry contact Reed relays Reed relays offer long life performance and fast response time Convenient removable 3 5mm screw terminal blocks compatible with 14 22 AWG wiring allow reliable connection to real world I O Outputs Type 32 SPST Form A Reed relays Power 10VA max Contact Voltage 60VDC max Contact Current 500mA max Operate Time 0 5ms max Bounce Time 0 5ms max Release Time 0 2ms max Sealevel Systems Inc 9 SeaDAC User Manual 8225 16 Form C Relay Outputs Control a variety of low voltage low current devices with the SeaDAC 8225 The module s 16
35. te 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 SeaDAC Lite module is read The corresponding status LED in the Digital IO window indicates the state of the coil In the example below a SeaDAC Lite module with four inputs and four Form C relays is shown with the state of the relays showing either normally open NO or normally closed NC n Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Bank Selection 1 2 Y Digital Inputs e e Bit 2 Relays N09 N09 Relay 1 Relay 2 SEALEVEL NOTE The SealO Configuration tab does not appear in MaxSSD when using SeaDAC Lite modules since they have no configurable communication settings Sealevel Systems Inc 22 SeaDAC User Manual Programmable I O Tab The Programmable IO tab of MaxSSD is displayed when using Sealevel I O devices featuring programmable inputs or outputs This tab allows for bank configuration input output configuration as well as bit level presets Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration SealO Configuration DigitallD Programmable 0 Bank Selection isa Bank 1 OFF ON Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bank functions as Dutput Bit 5 Direction C Bank functions as Input Bit 6 Bit oe E 2233333393 SEALEVEL Each bank of programmable I
36. this functionality which allows smaller voltages to be measured more accurately e g a 0 1 input signal can be measured more accurately by enabling the 10x hardware gain jumper and setting the SeaDAC 8227 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 section of this manual for information on using MaxSSD A D and Current Loop Dipswitches The SW3 and SW4 dipswitches shown in the yellow box on the previous page configure the A D inputs for current loop mode and are disabled at the factory Since current loop mode is differential the corresponding dipswitch on both SW3 and SW4 should be properly set e g on both dipswitches needs to be set to ON to enable current loop mode SW3 enables the current loop sensing resistor SWA ties the other half of connection to ground Sealevel Systems Inc 31 SeaDAC User Manual Wiring Options I O Wiring SeaDAC 8221 8222 8223 8224 and 8225 Modules Optically isolated inputs are arranged such that each group of four shares a single common The four I O points and shared common are connected via a five position removable screw terminal Input voltage range is 5 30VDC Like the inputs each group of four Reed relays also shares a sing
37. uding SeaDAC Lite the Digital IO tab displays inputs and outputs in groupings or banks 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 read The corresponding status LED in the Digital IO window indicates the state of the coil In the example below a Seal O module with 16 Reed relays is shown Sealevel Systems Inc MaxSSD Host PC Configuration SealO Configuration Digital ID Bank Selection 3 4 Digital Outputs e e e e e e e e or or on Lov or Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit Bit 7 Bit 8 Digital Dutputs e e e e or or on or orF Bit 10 Bit 11 Bit 12 Bit 13 Bit 14 Bit 15 Bit 16 SEALEVEL Sealevel Systems Inc 21 SeaDAC User Manual Digital I O Tab cont When displaying SeaDAC Lite modules the Digital IO tab displays inputs and outputs in groupings or banks of four Therefore a SeaDAC Lite module with four inputs and four outputs would show only one bank of inputs and one bank of outputs When banks of inputs are displayed the status LEDs upda
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