Installing and Connecting the OSICS Multifunction Platform
OSICS User Manual
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2.5
Installing the Remote Interlock
Subject
The OSICS Mainframe is equipped with a Remote Interlock connector at the rear panel.
You can connect an external remote interlock switch to the Remote Interlock SubD-9
connector located on the rear panel.
Remote interlock sets the system current and power to 0 mA and 0 mW, respectively.
Before Starting
Make sure that the external switch is electrically isolated from other circuits, including
earth ground.
Procedure
•
To connect the remote interlock switch, use a connector that meets the following pin
assignment:
•
Pins 1-2: shorted
•
Pins 6-7: connect to external switch
Figure 7: Remote Interlock pin assignment
•
If the remote interlock switch is open, the laser output of all modules installed on the
OSICS Mainframe is switched off.
In the
System Status
screen (see
System Status Screen Description
), the
message
INTERLOCK
is displayed for all installed modules to indicate that the OSICS
laser output is switched off.
•
If the remote interlock switch is closed, the OSICS system laser output is switched
back on.
External switch
