Connecting external control signals

This section describes how to connect external control signals to the instrument’s external control terminals. You can choose functions using sync I/O and external I/O.

Sync input, sync output: You can simultaneously operate multiple instruments.

“8.3 Configuring Sync Input/Output (SYNC) Terminals” in the Instruction Manual.

External input: You can control when to start and stop the instrument and input trigger signals.

“8.4 Configuring External Input/Output (I/O) Terminals” in the Instruction Manual.

External output: You can output signals when a trigger is activated.

“Trigger output” in the Instruction Manual.

 

You will need: a flat-head screwdriver (with a tip width of 2.6 mm) and an input cable (for pulse measurement)

 

Recommended wire diameter

Single-wire

Diameter of 0.32 mm to 0.81 mm (AWG 28 to 20)

Stranded wire

0.08 mm2 to 0.32 mm2 (AWG 28 to 20)

Standard stripping length

10 mm

1 Position the instrument so that the external control terminals on its side are facing you.

2 Press down on the terminal button with the flat-head screwdriver.

3 Insert the cable into the terminal hole while depressing the button.

4 Remove the flat-head screwdriver from the button.

The cable will be locked in place. Pull gently on the cable and verify that it does not come out.

5 Press down on the GND terminal button with the flat-head screwdriver.

There are 10 GND terminals. The wire can be connected to any of the GND terminals.

6 Insert the cable into the terminal hole while depressing the button.

7 Remove the flat-head screwdriver from the button.

The cable will be locked in place. Pull gently on the cable and verify that it does not come out.

 

Example connecting to external input 2 and GND

How to check the pin assignments of the external control terminals

Press the QUICK SET key, and choose [External connection guide]. Names of the external control terminals will be displayed.