Digital Control Port
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Series N6700 User’s Guide
Digital Control Port
A 4-pin connector and a quick-disconnect connector plug are
provided on each instrument for accessing the five digital control
port functions.
The digital control connector accepts wires sizes from AWG 14 to
AWG 30. Note that wire sizes smaller than AWG 24 are not
recommended. Disconnect the connector plug to make your wire
connections.
NOTE
It is good engineering practice to twist and shield all signal wires to and from
the digital connectors. If shielded wire is used, connect only one end of the
shield to chassis ground to prevent ground loops.
The following chart describes the possible pin configuration for the
available control functions. For a complete description of the
electrical characteristics of the digital I/O port, refer to Appendix A.
Pin External
Trigger
Fault/Inhibit
Digital
I/O
1
Trigger In/Out
FLT Output
Input/Output 0
2
Trigger In/Out
FLT Common
Input/Output 1
3
Trigger In/Out
INH Input
Input/Output 2
⊥
Trigger Common
INH Common
Signal Common
In addition to the configurable pin functions, the active signal
polarity for each pin is also configurable. When Positive polarity is
selected, a logical true signal is a voltage high at the pin. When
negative polarity is selected, a logical true signal is a voltage low at
the pin.
INSERT WIRES
TIGHTEN SCREWS
Signal Common
Pin 1
1 2 3
I
Pin 2
Pin 3
