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Breakout Box Installation and Operation Instructions Description The Ocean Optics Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT) is a passive module that separates the signals from their 30-pin port to an array of standard connectors and headers, enabling easy access to a variety of features found in Ocean Optics’ HR2000+, HR4000, and QE65000 Spectrometers. In addition to the accessory connector, the breakout box features a circuit board based on a neutral breadboard pattern that allows custom circuitry to be prototyped on the board itself.
HR4-BREAKOUT Installation and Operation Instructions Parts Included The Ocean Optics HR4000 Breakout Box ships with the following items: • Breakout Box (HR4-BREAKOUT) • Breakout Box Accessory Cable (HR4000-CBL-BB) - A 1-foot, 30-pin ribbon cable that connects the spectrometer to the breakout box.
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HR4-BREAKOUT Installation and Operation Instructions Supplying Power to the Breakout Box The Breakout Box can be powered by • The spectrometer via its USB port, or • A separate 5V power supply (ADC-USB-SER). This power supply and serial cable must be purchased separately.
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HR4-BREAKOUT Installation and Operation Instructions Breakout Box Specifications 30-Pin Connector Pinout Information When facing the 30-pin connector on the front of the Breakout Box, pin numbering is as follows: Power 30-Pin Connector Pinout Diagram Table 1: 30-Pin Connector Pinout Information Pin # Function Input/Output...
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HR4-BREAKOUT Installation and Operation Instructions Pin # Function Input/Output Description SPI Master In Slave Out (MISO) signal for communication to SPI Data In Input other SPI peripherals General purpose software-programmable, digital GPIO (4) Input /Output input/output (channel number) TTL output pulse used as a strobe signal – Has a Single Strobe Output programmable delay relative to the beginning of the...
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HR4-BREAKOUT Installation and Operation Instructions Pin # Description Pin # Description J4-1 No Connection J4-6 No Connection J4-2 J4-7 No Connection J4-3 J4-8 No Connection J4-4 No Connection J4-9 No Connection J4-5 GND_SIGNAL J5 Connector Pinouts Use the J5 connector for internal breakout for custom circuitry. Pin # Description Pin #...
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