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I/O connector
For PWM mode to be controlled by software it is needed to connect an AvaSpec spectrometer to the
AvaLight-LED with the interface cable IC-DB26-2. Now it is possible to control the output operation
mode by software (AvaSoft).
The signals on the I/O connector are described below.
Pin configuration
Pin Name
Description
2
PWM
Input
Input, used the PWM
10
GND
Ground
Below the electrical characteristics for the input signals.
Electrical characteristics
Name
Low level detection High level detection Maximum voltage
PWM
< 0.7V
> 0.7V
5.0V
2.2
12VDC Power plug
The power supply specifications are mentioned in the table below
Name
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Voltage
10V
12V
15V
Power
0.5Watt
2.3
Settings for the PWM Mode
When the light source is used in combination with an AvaSpec spectrometer, interface cable IC-
DB26-2 and AvaSoft, the optical output can be changed by using the PWM function in AvaSoft.
See appendix A for how to set the PWM signal in AvaSoft.
The PWM can be set in a range from 500 Hz – 300 KHz with a 0 – 100% duty cycle.
