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	===Additional Selections===		===Additional Selections===
	====Device Speed====		====Device Speed====
	Some VINT devices have a configurable [https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT communication speed] (e.g. [https://www.phidgets.com/?&prodid=1205 Phidget Spatial Precision 3/3/3]). For these devices, a '''device speed''' dropdown menu will be available.		Some VINT devices have a configurable [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT communication speed] (e.g. [https://www.phidgets.com/?&prodid=1205 Phidget Spatial Precision 3/3/3]). For these devices, a '''device speed''' dropdown menu will be available.

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	===Selecting Device Generation===		===Selecting Device Generation===
	[https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades Second-generation VINT devices] have a shield [[Image:Shieldicon.jpg\|20px]] on their enclosure. Depending on the SKU, second-generation upgrades may have been implemented without a part number change. If a shield dropdown menu appears for your device, it means there are first-generation and second-generation varieties available. Select the generation you are using.		[https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades Second-generation VINT devices] have a shield [[Image:Shieldicon.jpg\|20px]] on their enclosure. Depending on the SKU, second-generation upgrades may have been implemented without a part number change. If a shield dropdown menu appears for your device, it means there are first-generation and second-generation varieties available. Select the generation you are using.

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	[[Image:~~Calculator_specific~~.png\|500px\|center\|link=https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/92/~~Calculator_specific~~.png]]		[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_devicespecific.png\|500px\|center\|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/c/c1/Cablelengthcalculator_devicespecific.png]]

	==Related==		==Related==
	* [https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades VINT Upgrades]		* [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades VINT Upgrades]
	* [https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT Communication Speed Guide]		* [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT Communication Speed Guide]

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[[Category:IntroGuide]]
==Video==
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==Introduction==
[https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades Upgrades to VINT] now allow second-generation VINT devices to communicate over significantly longer cables, '''up to 50 meters''' in many situations.

Two primary questions arise from this:
# [[#Purchasing/Making Long Cables | How do you purchase/build long cables?]]
# [[#What Is the Maximum Cable Length for My System | What is the maximum length for my specific system?]]

===Purchasing/Making Long Cables===
[[Image:Cablelength_extensionwire.png|thumb|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/d/dc/Cablelength_extensionwire.png|<center>Extension wire is available to create Phidget cables up to 50m long.</center>]]
Phidgets Inc. sells a variety of [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=2&catid=30&pcid=26 premade cables], ranging from 10cm to 350cm.

For lengths longer than 350cm, we sell a cut-to-length [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=30&pcid=26&prodid=1174 extension wire] that has the same look and feel as regular Phidget cables, but is a heavier gauge (22AWG vs 26AWG).
 
 
===What Is the Maximum Cable Length for My System===
There are a variety of factors that impact the maximum cable length for a specific system. These include:
* [[#VINT Generation | VINT Generation]]
* [[#VINT Communication Speed | VINT Communication Speed]]
* [[#Power Consumption | Power Consumption]]

====VINT Generation====
[[Image:Secondgen_systems.png|thumb|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/1/1a/Secondgen_systems.png|<center>Identify if you have a second-generation system.</center>]]
It is important to understand if your system is first-generation or second-generation. First-generation systems will be limited to Phidget cables that are 5 meters long. For more information about identifying second-generation systems, [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades#Is_My_Device/System_Second_Generation? click here].
 
 
====VINT Communication Speed====
Your cable length may be impacted by the [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT Communication Speed] of your device.

{| style="text-align:center;width:75%;margin:auto;"
| '''VINT Communication Speed (kbps)''' || '''Max Cable Length (m)'''
|-
| 100 || 50
|-
| 160 || 35
|-
| 250 || 20
|-
| 400 || 11
|-
| 500 || 8
|-
| 800 || 4
|-
| 1000 || 2.5
|} 

====Power Consumption====
Devices that use more power will have shorter maximum cable lengths. You can use larger cables to somewhat offset this (more information below).

==Cable Length Calculator==
As we can see, there are a variety of factors that will impact the maximum cable length you can use. In order to easily determine the maximum cable length for your application, a '''Cable Length Calculator''' is available.

[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_main.png|center|600px|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/1/12/Cablelengthcalculator_main.png]]

You can access the Cable Length Calculator for your device by navigating to the product page, clicking on the ''Specifications'' tab, and scrolling down until you see the calculator.
 

===Selecting Device Generation===
[https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades Second-generation VINT devices] have a shield [[Image:Shieldicon.jpg|20px]] on their enclosure. Depending on the SKU, second-generation upgrades may have been implemented without a part number change. If a shield dropdown menu appears for your device, it means there are first-generation and second-generation varieties available. Select the generation you are using.

[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_version.png|500px|center|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/f/f4/Cablelengthcalculator_version.png]]
 
===Selecting VINT Hub===
Next, select the VINT Hub you will be using with your device.

[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_hub.png|500px|center|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/d/d4/Cablelengthcalculator_hub.png]] 
====Port Selection====
Depending on the VINT Hub you are using, you may also need to specify a port. For example, the [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=3&catid=64&pcid=57&prodid=1202 HUB0001_0], has three high-speed ports, and three regular ports. This means the functionality of your device will change depending on the port you are using, so specifying a port is required.

[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_port.png|500px|center|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/6/6e/Cablelengthcalculator_port.png]] 
===Additional Selections===
====Device Speed====
Some VINT devices have a configurable [https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT communication speed] (e.g. [https://www.phidgets.com/?&prodid=1205 Phidget Spatial Precision 3/3/3]). For these devices, a '''device speed''' dropdown menu will be available.

Try modifying the device speed, and view its impact on maximum cable lengths. The communication may also impact the Data Interval/Rate of the device. If this is applicable to your device, a text field will appear showing you the new minimum Data interval. 
[[Image:Cablelengthcalculator_speed.png|500px|center|link=https://www.phidgets.com/docs/images/1/18/Cablelengthcalculator_speed.png]] 
====Device-Specific Properties====
If there are any device-specific properties that may impact maximum cable lengths, they will be configurable in the calculator.

For example, the [https://www.phidgets.com/?&prodid=1205 Phidget Spatial Precision 3/3/3] has a temperature stabilization feature that increases power consumption and therefore decreases maximum cable length.

[[Image:Calculator_specific.png|500px|center|link=https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/images/9/92/Calculator_specific.png]]

==Related==
* [https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Upgrades VINT Upgrades]
* [https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/VINT_Communication_Speed_Guide VINT Communication Speed Guide]

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