Sealevel synchronous serial adapters enumerate as SeaMAC devices in Windows. Since the devices are zero-indexed, the first installed port will be “SeaMAC0”. SeaMAC devices support…
What is the difference between ‘Set Configuration’ or ‘Save Configuration’ in WinSSD?
The ‘Set Configuration’ and ‘Save Configuration’ buttons are only available in the synchronous version of WinSSD test utility that is included in the SeaMAC…
Does Sealevel provide source code samples for use with SeaMAC?
SeaMAC software automatically installs application samples with source code in the ‘Samples’ subdirectory. In Microsoft Windows operating systems, the samples are located in one of these directories…
How can I verify that my synchronous serial card is working?
Sealevel provides WinSSD, a helpful software utility that allows easy verification your synchronous card is working properly. After you install the SeaMAC V5 synchronous software…
What is the maximum data rate of Sealevel synchronous serial cards?
Sealevel synchronous serial products fall into three categories: ZiLOG Z16C32 based devices, ZiLOG Z85230 based devices and older ISA DMA channel cards. The fastest family…
How do I access a Sealevel synchronous serial adapter from my software application?
Sealevel provides a synchronous serial driver, SeaMAC V5, to interface our synchronous serial adapters to your computer. No additional DLL or library files are necessary…
What clock pins do I need to connect when testing my synchronous serial card with a loop back?
For Sealevel synchronous serial products, after connecting the Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) pins, you will need to connect the Clock Output pin (TSET) to…
Where can I get the user manual for the ZiLOG synchronous serial controller chip (Z85230 or Z16C32)?
The Z85230 PDF user manual and the Z16C32 PDF user manual are both available on the ZiLOG web site and are used on a variety…