Installation manual
Manual Part # 800-1402-001 Rev E  Page 23 of 48 
EXTERNAL KEYPAD INPUT 
The multi-purpose connector on the General Purpose (GP) DRO and the circuit 
board connections  on the Panel  Mount  and GP DROs can  be configured as 
inputs  providing the ability  to  simulate  any front  panel  key  press  with  an 
external switch. There are three solder pads on the DRO circuit boards, labeled 
IN1, IN2 and GND (see below) that are used for key inputs.  Any of the DRO’s 
front  panel  keys  may  be  mapped  to  respond  to  an  external  input.  See 
PROGRAMMING  PARAMETERS  Pr35 &  Pr36  along with the associated Key  Function 
Mapping Table.  The inputs must be from a normally open “dry” (no voltage 
applied) switch, connected between ground (GND or common) and IN1 and/or 
IN2. The switch input operates exactly the same as the mapped key providing 
both momentary and “press and hold” functionality. 
JUMPER JP5 on the DRO circuit board is set to allow the input/output terminal on 
the GP 24 VDC power connector to be reconfigured as a direct connection to 
IN1.  (This  allows  for easy external interfacing without modifying the  DRO 
enclosure or soldering on the circuit board). Panel Mount DRO connections are 
limited to the circuit board solder pads. 
Pr35 maps a key to IN1. Pr36 maps a key to IN2. 
CAUTION:. DO NOT APPLY VOLTAGE TO THESE INPUTS. These 
inputs should only be switched to circuit negative. 
Input
Circuit 
Board 
Solder 
Pads 
Jumper 
JP5 










