Impulse 2113 User Manual

SeaLINK USB Serial Manual

SeaLINK DIN Rail

USB Serial Family

SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Manual

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1

SEALEVEL DIN RAIL USB SERIAL ADAPTERS FAMILY ............................................................... 1

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED................................................................................................. 2

WHAT’S INCLUDED...................................................................................................................... 2

OPTIONAL ITEMS.......................................................................................................................... 2

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 3

SEALATCH™ USB......................................................................................................................5

SEALATCH LOCKING USB CABLES ........................................................................................... 6

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................ 7

RS-232/422/485 MULTI-INTERFACE PRODUCTS.......................................................................... 7

RS-422/485 PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................... 9

RS-232 PRODUCTS .................................................................................................................... 11

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 12

WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP/VISTA™ OPERATING SYSTEMS..................................................... 12

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION..................................................................................................13

CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................................... 14

MOUNTING OPTIONS............................................................................................................. 15

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 16

APPENDIX A - TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 17

APPENDIX B - HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... 18

APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL INTERFACE....................................................................... 19

RS-232 ...................................................................................................................................... 19

RS-422 ...................................................................................................................................... 19

RS-485 ...................................................................................................................................... 19

APPENDIX D - ASYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATIONS ................................................ 20

APPENDIX E - SILK SCREEN................................................................................................21

APPENDIX F - COMPLIANCE NOTICES ............................................................................ 22

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENT ........................................................... 22

WARRANTY............................................................................................................................... 23

SeaLINK DIN Rail USB Serial Manual

Introduction

SeaLINK DIN Rail USB serial interface adapters are the perfect way to add RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial peripherals such as barcode scanners, serial displays, and data acquisition modules to any USB port.

Offering one or two DB9M serial ports, models are available for RS-232, RS422/485, and RS-232/422/485 interfaces. Serial ports are configurable via dip switches accessible through the case. There is never a need to open the enclosure, which simplifies field installation and service.

Optically isolated models prevent damage caused by surges and ground loops commonly found in industrial environments. Status LEDs display transmit and receive activity, and data rates up to 921.6K bps are supported.

The serial ports appear as standard COM ports to the host computer enabling compatibility with legacy software. SeaLINK USB serial interface adapters are USB bus powered, eliminating the need for external power supplies.

All models integrate the patent-pending SeaLATCH USB port, which is fully compatible with standard USB cables. When used with the included USB cable with a SeaLATCH USB type B connector, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure connection to the device and prevents accidental cable disconnection.

Ready for DIN rail mounting, SeaLINK USB serial interface adapters include a removable plastic clip that snaps onto 35mm DIN rail. The clip can also be attached to a wall, under a counter, or inside a panel with optional screws.

Sealevel DIN Rail USB Serial Adapters Family

This manual covers the installation and operation of these devices:

SeaLINK+Multi.DIN (P/N 2109) - 1 Port RS-232/422/485 SeaLINK+232I.DIN (P/N 2111) - 1 Port Isolated RS-232 SeaLINK+485I.DIN (P/N 2112) - 1 Port Isolated RS-422/485 SeaLINK+I.DIN (P/N 2113) - 1 Port Isolated RS-232/422/485 SeaLINK+2.DIN (P/N 2209) - 2 Port RS-232/422/485 SeaLINK+2/232I.DIN (P/N 2211) - 2 Port Isolated RS-232 SeaLINK+2/485I.DIN (P/N 2212) - 2 Port Isolated RS-422/485 SeaLINK+2I.DIN (P/N 2213) - 2 Port Isolated RS-232/422/485

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Before You Get Started

What’s Included

All SeaLINK DIN rail USB serial adapters ship with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact Sealevel for a replacement.

 SeaLINK USB Serial Adapter – (see part numbers on previous page)  CA356 – USB Type A to SeaLATCH USB Type B Cable, 6’ in Length  LB101 – DB9F Serial Loopback Adapter  Sealevel Software CD – SeaCOM Software and Documentation

Optional Items

Depending upon your application, you are likely to find one or more of the following items useful for interfacing SeaLINK USB serial adapters.

All items can be purchased from our website (

http://www.sealevel.com) or by calling

864-843-4343. For applicable accessories, pin out diagrams are located on the website.

 CA127 – DB9 female to DB9 male serial extension cable. Extends a DB9 serial

connection by 72”.

 CA176 – DB9 female (RS-422) to DB25 male (RS-530) cable, 10” in length.

Converts Sealevel DB9 RS-422 pinout to the RS-530 DB25 pinout, useful where RS-530 cabling already exists.

 CA177 – DB9 female to DB25 male modem cable, 72” in length. A standard

RS-232 modem cable providing a convenient connection to serial peripherals with DB25 connectors. Connects to the host system via a DB9 connector.

 DB103 – DB9 female (RS-422) to DB9 female (Opto 22 Optomux) converter.  RJ9S8 – DB9 female to RJ45 modular adapter. Helpful for converting DB9

serial port to RJ45 connector for using existing CAT5 infrastructure wiring.

 TB05 – A terminal block with a DB9 female connector breaking out to 9 screw

terminals. Simplifies field wiring of RS-422/485 networks with differing pin out configurations.

 TB06 – A terminal block with dual DB9 female connectors breaking out to 18

screw terminals. Simplifies field wiring of RS-422/485 networks with differing pin out configurations.

 SeaI/O-270U – Sealevel’s powered 7-port USB hub providing 1500 VAC of

optical isolation to the host system. Integrated SeaLATCH locking USB type A & type B connectors (refer to the SeaLATCH USB section of this manual for detailed information on SeaLATCH locking USB connectors and cables).

 HUB7i – Sealevel’s powered 7-port USB hub providing up to 5500 VAC of

optical isolation to the host system.

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Hardware Description

SeaLINK USB 1-Port Devices

Common Features

 Appears as virtual COM port to host machine  Supports data rates to 921.6K bps  Innovative SeaLATCH locking USB port provides secure cable connection  Status LEDs display serial transmit and receive activity  Popular DB9 male connector  Easily snaps onto 35mm DIN rail  USB bus powered eliminates external power supplies

SeaLINK+Multi.DIN (Item# 2109) Features

 Configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via dip switches  Change configurations without opening the enclosure  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable  Non-isolated version

SeaLINK+232I.DIN (Item# 2111) Features

 Single RS-232 DB9 male serial port  No dip switches to set; all changes can be made in software  Easy way to connect RS-232 device to a USB port  Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops

SeaLINK+485I.DIN (Item# 2112) Features

 Configurable for RS-422 or RS-485 via dip switches  Change configurations without opening the enclosure  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable  Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops

SeaLINK+I.DIN (Item# 2113) Features

 Configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via dip switches  Change configurations without opening the enclosure  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable  Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops

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SeaLINK USB 2-Port Devices

Common Features

 Appears as virtual COM ports to host machine  Supports data rates to 921.6K bps  Innovative SeaLATCH locking USB port provides secure cable connection  Status LEDs display serial transmit and receive activity  Popular DB9 male connectors  Easily snaps onto 35mm DIN rail  USB bus powered eliminates external power supplies

SeaLINK+2.DIN (Item# 2209) Features

 Configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 via dip switches  Change configurations without opening the enclosure  Automatic RS-485 enable/disable  Non-isolated version

SeaLINK+2/232I.DIN (Item# 2211) Features

 Two RS-232 DB9 male serial ports  No dip switches to set; all changes can be made in software  Easy way to connect RS-232 devices to a USB port  Optical isolation provides protection against surges and ground loops

SeaLINK+2/485I.DIN (Item# 2212) Features

SeaLINK+2I.DIN (Item# 2213) Features

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SeaLATCH™ USB

SeaLINK USB serial adapters integrate the patent-pending SeaLATCH USB port, which is fully compatible with standard USB cables. When used with the included USB cable (Item# CA356) with a SeaLATCH USB type B connector, the metal thumbscrew provides a secure connection to the device and prevents accidental cable disconnection.

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SeaLATCH Locking USB Cables

SeaLATCH USB Connectors

SeaLATCH locking USB cables integrate a small thumbscrew into each USB connector. SeaLATCH USB cables are fully interchangeable with standard USB cables. The thumbscrew provides a secure metalto-metal connection preventing accidental disconnection. SeaLATCH USB cables are available in three configurations.

Item# CA356

The CA356 is a 72” USB cable with a SeaLATCH type B connector and a standard USB type A connector. This cable provides 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.

Item# 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 offers complete protection against accidental cable disconnection.

Item# CA355

The CA355 is a 72” cable with a standard USB type B and a SeaLATCH type A connector. This cable provides a secure connection between legacy USB devices and Sealevel products with a SeaLATCH type A port, such as the isolated USB hub (Item# 270U).

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Impulse 2113 User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Before You Get Started

Hardware Description

SeaLATCH™ USB