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DB15 – Pin-Out Alicat Style
Pin Number
Function
1
Ground
2
Primary Analog Signal Output
3
Ground
4
N/C
5
Power Supply (+Vdc)
6
N/C
7
N/C
8
Analog Tare (meters — when grounded)
Analog Set-Point Input (controllers)
9
Power Supply Common
10
Ground
11
Secondary Analog Signal Output / fixed 5.12Vdc
12
N/C
13
RS-232 RX (receive) or RS-485 –
14
Ground
15
RS-232 TX (send) or RS-485 +
Check your device’s calibration certificate and user manual for the actual electrical input/
output requirements, as all instruments are custom configured to some extent.
NOTE:
Pins 1, 3, 9, 10, and 14 are connected together inside of the device and are
common grounding points.
N/C
= Not Connected/Open (can be used for custom pin assignments – please consult factory).
The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement
when connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a
DB15
equipped Alicat. Not all features may be
available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings,
along with some options for customization.
Male Connector Front View
Female Connector Front View
8
15
13
11
9
2
5
8
15
13
11
9
2
5
DB15 Pin-Outs
If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection, be sure to check the
Calibration Label on the device and reference the appropriate pin-out diagram.
