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Figure 17: GND

The "GND_TESTPIN" is only needed to connect the ground terminal of your oscilloscope probe to avoid noisy signals. Table 12 shows the pin assignment of the "GND_TESTPIN".

Pin

Signal

Description

1

GND

Ground all over the DB-37, also connected to the USC-1 GND and machine GND.

2

LASER GND

When using laser signals in opto-insulated mode, this is the GND of the external power supply. (See the USC-1 manual for further information.)

3

USC OPTO GND

Normally this signal is GND except when supplying the Opto I/Os externally. (See chapter 2.2.3 of the USC-1 manual for further information.)

4

LASER GND TEST

Depending on the operating mode you choose the signal is GND or LASER GND. (See chapter 3.6 for further information.)

5

OPTO GND

This is the opto-insulated GND to the machine.

Table 12: GND pin assignment