SeaMAX API Documentation

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Introduction

Sealevel digital and analog I/O modules supported by the SeaMAX software suite are designed to work with third party applications via the SeaMAX API. To help simplify application development, the following documentation details the functions of the SeaMAX API. To help you get started, example code is included for popular languages and compilers.

There are four modules that are included in the SeaMAX API:

• SeaMAX API
  The foundation of SeaMAX with functions for configuring, interfacing, and modifying supported Sealevel digital I/O modules and devices.
• SeaMAX Ethernet Discovery / Configuration API
  The Ethernet module contains functions related to the discovery and configuration of Sealevel I/O devices with an Ethernet interface.
• SeaDAC Lite Discovery API
  The SeaDAC Lite module contains the programmatic functions for locating and identifying SeaDAC Lite modules.
• Version 2.x Deprecated Interface
  SeaMAX v3 has been completely rewritten with a focus on increasing speed and improving reliability. This module provides backwards compatibility with legacy SeaMAX v2 code.

Getting Started

The SeaMAX API manual contains numerous documents to assist you with application development. Three key documents are highlighted in order of importance.

• SeaMAX by Sealevel Model Number
  Provides a quick breakdown by model number of all SeaMAX API functions useful to specific Sealevel I/O devices.
• Integrating SeaMAX Into a Project
  Covers methods for incorporating the versatile SeaMAX API into your project's language.
• Example Code & Instructions
  Includes several task based examples helping you quickly develop applications using SeaMAX.

The 'Modules' tab above lists all SeaMAX modules and their functions. For additional information regarding legacy products and technical specifications, please refer to the 'Related Pages' tab above.

Quickstart for Modbus Users

SeaI/O and SeaDAC modules are designed to be Modbus RTU / TCP compatible.

• Modbus Function by Sealevel Model Number
  Provides a quick reference of applicable Modbus functions based on Sealevel model number.

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