Appendix C : I/O Connectors--User I/O Connector
Appendix C - 1
Appendix C : I/O Connectors
The Interface 1000 includes several I/O connectors other than the Cell Connector described in Appendix B.
The details of these connectors are described here.
User I/O Connector
This connector contains a number of signals used to interface the Interface 1000 to external apparatus. It is the
miniature 15-pin female D-shaped connector on the rear panel of the Interface 1000.
The pin out of this connector is shown in Table C-1.
Table C-1
User I/O Connector
The auxiliary output signal (DAC output)
put ground connection (ground)
compatible digital output
current must be below 10 µA
compatible digital output
current must be below 10 µA
compatible digital output
current must be below 10 µA
compatible digital output
current must be below 10 µA
compatible digital input;
Caution: Floating operation of the Interface 1000 can be compromised by improper
cables to the User I/O connector. We do not recommend use of standard 15-pin shielded cables with this
connector. Custom cables with the shield connected to pin 6 of the D-connector are preferred.
Caution: The ground pin (pin 6) on this connector is earth ground and the D-connector
shell is the Interface 1000 Floating Ground. Improper User I/O connections can damage an Interface 1000
that is connected to a high-energy cell containing earth-grounded terminals.