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Analog + Digital mode combined [2W] 
 
The two-wire models are able to work in the digital mode and simultaneously as analog device (4-20 mA).  
In this case the sensor will be powered by the USB interface (5 V). 
 
 
 
Direct connection to an RS232 interface on the computer 
 
For a bidirectional RS232 connection of the sensor the following interface circuit can be used: MAX3381E 
(manufacturer: Maxim) ► Appendix D: 
 
Model CSv1/ CSMv1 CSv2 CSMv2 CSM2W/ CX
UART voltage (RxD) 5 V 3,3 V 3,3 V 3,3 V
UART voltage (TxD) 5 V 2,5 V 2,5 V 2,5 V
 
 
previous sensor versions: 
CSv1    CS/ version 1 (→ 12/2010) 
CSMv1    CSmicro/ version 1 (→ 09/2011)