Interface adapter uses a single USB connection

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 12, 2007

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 digital interface adapter allows a single USB connection to be used to control and monitor up to 32 channels of buffered drive TTL digital I/O.

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 digital interface adapter is designed for industrial and test/measurement I/O applications It allows a single USB connection to be used to control and monitor up to 32 channels of buffered drive TTL digital I/O.

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 addresses the 32 channels of I/O as four 8bit ports, each programmable as input or output.

A 50-pin header connects the module to industry-standard solid-state relay racks to provide PC-based control of equipment including sensors, switches, security control systems and industrial automation systems.

The product is available in three form factors.

The 8126 is an external device housed in the SeaDAC Lite rugged plastic case, the 8126-OEM is an embeddable board with standoffs and the 8126-KT is an iPorthole kit version.

iPorthole is a standardised mounting method for interfacing real-world I/O connections.

Sealevel Relio R2000 and R3000 industrial computers include iPorthole mounting options and customers can design iPorthole into their enclosures to for maximum I/O flexibility.

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 is powered by the USB bus.

The standard operating temperature range is 0 to 70C while the optional extended temperature range is from -40 to +85C.

SeaMAX software drivers and utilities included with the product make installation easy for Windows 2000, XP and Vista operating systems.

Additionally, customers can build third-party applications using the SeaMAX API.

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 includes the SeaLatch USB port that prevents accidental cable disconnection when used with the included SeaLatch USB cable.

The SeaLatch USB cable incorporates a metal thumbscrew that provides a secure connection to the SeaLatch port on the device, which is fully compatible with standard USB cables.

The SeaDAC Lite 8126 has a lifetime warranty that is standard on all Sealevel manufactured I/O products.