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Signal i/o overview – GW Instek GPT-9900 series User Manual User Manual

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SIGNAL I/O Overview

Overview

The SIGNAL I/O port can be used to remotely
start/stop tests and monitor the test status of
the instrument. The SIGNAL I/O port is also
used for the interlock function (page 102).

The SIGNAL I/O port uses a DB-9 pin female
connector.

Pin Assignment

6

9

7 8

1 2 3 4 5

Pin name

Pin Description

INTERLOCK1

1

When INTERLOCK is ON, a test is only allowed
to start when both INTERLOCK pins are shorted.

INTERLOCK2

2

INPUT_COM

3

Common input line

INPUT_START

4

Start signal input

INPUT_STOP

5

Stop signal input

OUTPUT_TEST 6

Indicates that a test is in progress

OUTPUT_FAIL

7

Indicates that a test has failed

OUTPUT_PASS 8

Indicates that a test has passed

OUTPUT_COM 9

Common output line

Interlock
connection

PIN 2 INTERLOCK2

PIN 1 INTERLOCK1

Input Connection

PIN 5 INPUT_STOP

PIN 3 INPUT_COM

PIN 4 INPUT_START