9.2 Pin Assignment of the Sensor Connector
The PM100USB is capable to support custom made detectors. Please read carefully the follow-
ing instruction prior to connecting a self made sensor.
pin
connection
3
AGND (analog ground): photodiode ground (anode), thermal and pyro sensor
ground
4
photodiode cathode
5
pyroelectric sensor +
8
thermal sensor +
7
PRESENT: Connect this pin via a 1kΩ – 10kΩ resistor to pin 3 (AGND) to enable
a custom sensor
1
+5V (max. current 50mA from this pin)
6
DGND (digital ground)
9
n.c.
Warning
Pin 2 is uniquely used for the EEPROM Digital I/O (memory in Thorlabs sensor heads) and
MUST NOT be used. Connecting this pin may cause malfunction of the PM100USB.
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Pin-out of the 9pin DSUB
sensor connector (female)
9 Appendix
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