Using the Interface Board
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The Interface Board (AXS83695) converts the differential Sweep Trigger, K-Clock, and OCT Balanced Receiver outputs from SATA connectors into corresponding single-ended signals on SMA connectors for viewing on an oscilloscope. The Interface Board is also known as OCT Bulkhead PCB.
Below is a list of connections:
SATA cable 1 connects J1 on the Interface Board to J2 on the balanced receiver board (top board) for channel 1 & 2 balanced receiver signals.
SATA cable 2 connects J2 on the Interface Board to J2 on the laser board (bottom board) for trigger and k clock signals.
WARNING: All electrical signal connections and disconnections must be made with the Engine and Interface Board in a powered-off state.
P3 on DC power-Y cable connects to J4 or J5 on the Interface Board (either will work).
P1 or P2 on DC power-Y cable connects to J3 on the laser engine (either will work).
The interface board can be mounted using the SMA connectors.
Make sure to place round Nylon spacers (¼ inch inner diameter) between the board and the mounting plate.
Use the gold plated lock and nut supplied on each SMA connector.
