Owner manual

Pin Number Function

1 Ground

2 Primary Analog Signal Output

Analog Tare (meters — when grounded)*

Analog Set-Point Input (controllers)*

4 Ground

5 Power Supply Common

6 Ground

7 Power Supply (+Vdc)

8 RS-232 Tx (send) / RS-485, A (-) [receive]

9 Ground

10 N/C

11 N/C

12 Secondary Analog Signal Output /  xed 5.12Vdc*

13 N/C

14 N/C

15 RS-232 Rx (receive) / RS-485, A (+) [send]

Check your device’s calibration certi cate and user manual for the actual electrical input/

output requirements, as all instruments are custom con gured to some extent.

* Added to allow for full use of features on Alicat devices, may not be present on host wiring

NOTE: Pins 1, 4, 5, 6, and 9 are connected together inside of the device and are common

grounding points.

N/C = Not Connected/Open (can be used for custom pin assignments – please consult factory).

DB15A – Pin-Out “Aalborg XFM” Style

The following pin-out chart describes the safest and generally compatible arrangement when

connecting a non-Alicat DB15 wire to a DB15A equipped Alicat. Not all features may be

available between brands, but the common denominators are featured in our DB15 offerings,

along with some options for customization.

DB15 Pin-Outs

If your instrument was ordered with a DB15 connection,

be sure to check the Calibration Label on the device and

reference the appropriate pin-out diagram.

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