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What is optical isolation and why is it beneficial?

Jun 27th 2023

Optical isolation is a technique that protects electronic devices and circuits from ground loops, power surges, and electromagnetic interference. Duplicate groun … View More

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Designed for Success: A Mechanical Illustration

Mar 21st 2019

Originally intended  as a controller for fracking rigs, essential design elements for the Relio R1 Industrial Computer included enhanced thermal management and … View More

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Custom Projects: The Road to Success

Jul 21st 2015

 Did you know that Sealevel offers a one-stop service to get your product to market fast? Take advantage of our proven expertise designing and manufacturing qua … View More

Public Safety

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Command and Control In Any Environment

Jul 21st 2015

 Did you know that Sealevel products are integral to thousands of military and public safety systems? Each of these critical applications share the need for opt … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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Controlling a Motor Using a SeaI/O Module with DAQFactory HMI Software

Oct 26th 2013

By: Will Rostron, Applications EngineerIntroductionThis support article compliments the application example video, below.Sealevel offers many digital and analog … View More

Analog I/O Interfaces

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Interfacing Analog Signals to SeaI/O-570 Modules

Mar 10th 2011

 OverviewThe SeaI/O-570 A/D inputs can measure signals from a variety of sensors including accelerometers, flow meters, photocells, strain gauges and thermist … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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How to Switch Highly Inductive Loads Using Digital I/O

Nov 16th 2010

Application Example:Highly inductive loads, those that use magnetic fields such as DC motors, produce a surge of voltage (referred to as “blowback voltage&rd … View More

Digital I/O Handbook

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The Digital I/O Handbook

Jan 6th 2010

The Digital I/O HandbookA Practical Guide to Industrial Input & Output ApplicationsRead Featured Chapters, free online.Digital I/O ExplainedRenowned techni … View More

Serial Interfaces

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SeaI/O RS-232 Communication via Bluetooth

Dec 10th 2009

Bluetooth CommunicationCommunicating via wireless connection has become commonplace in the 21st century. Cell phones, laptops, PDAs and other electronics constantly … View More

Serial Interfaces

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How To Control an Analog Devices® 6B50 I/O Module

Dec 10th 2009

Hardware:A PC or Laptop with SealevelRS-485 serial adapters (Part# 7105, 7201, or 7205)PCMCIA serial adapter (Part# 3602)or SeaLINK USB serial adapters (Part# 2102, … View More

Serial Interfaces

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How To Control RS-422 SMPTE VTR / Editing Decks

Dec 10th 2009

 Hardware:A PC with Sealevel PCI RS-422 Serial Adapter (Part# 7201, 7204, or 7205) or USB SeaLINK RS-422 Serial Adapter (Part# 2202, 2203, 2402, or 2403), conne … View More

Serial Interfaces

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How To Update SeaLINK Ethernet Serial Firmware

Dec 10th 2009

 The Firmware Update ProcessUpdating the firmware on a SeaLINK Ethernet serial server takes approximately one minute to complete. This article details the steps … View More

Serial Interfaces

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How To Add a Serial Port to Laptop & Notebook PCs

Dec 10th 2009

Hardware:Today’s Notebook PCs ship with one or, in some cases, zero onboard serial ports. Sealevel USB Serial and PCMCIA Serial I/O products bypass this li … View More

Serial Interfaces

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How To Construct Serial Loopback Adapter Plugs

Dec 10th 2009

 Sealevel serial I/O devices typically include a loopback plug with each shipment that can be used to test data lines. Additional loopback plugs can be purcha … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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How To Control a Pro CD Player with Digital I/O

Dec 10th 2009

Hardware:A PC with Sealevel DIO-16.PCI Adapter (Part# 8002) or USB SeaLINK (Part# 8208), connected to Sealevel TB02 terminal block with CA112 cable. The TB02 and CA1 … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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Test Applications with the Digital I/O Simulator

Dec 10th 2009

Hardware:A PC with Sealevel PIO Adapter (Part# 8005, 8008, 8009, 8010) or USB SeaLINK (Part# 8203, 8205), connected to Sealevel TA01, Relay Rack I/O Simulator te … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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Control Industrial Devices with USB Digital I/O

Dec 10th 2009

 Hardware: A PC or Laptop with Sealevel SeaLINK USB PIO-48 Adapter (Part# 8203) connected to an industry standard relay rack on DIN rail mounting track contro … View More

Digital I/O Interfaces

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Control a DC Fan with a Digital I/O Relay

Dec 10th 2009

 Hardware:A PC with Sealevel PLC-16.PCI (Part# 8011) board installed, connected to Sealevel TB08 terminal block. The cable from the PC to terminal block is supp … View More