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Mparadis: /* About */

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About

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	[[Image:DAQ1400_About.gif\|link=]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_About.gif\|link=]]

			For more details on how to wire up your sensor, see the sections for each sensor type in the Advanced Topics at the bottom of this page.

	===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===		===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===

Mparadis: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_VoltageInput.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	This mode measures an input between 0V and 5V. To connect your 0-5V sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. You may need to refer to the datasheet for your sensor to determine which wire is which.		This mode measures an input between 0V and 5V. To connect your 0-5V sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. You may need to refer to the datasheet for your sensor to determine which wire is which.
	}}		}}
	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 4-20mA Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 4-20mA Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px\|right~~]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_CurrentInput.png\|link=\|800px]]
	This mode is designed to interface a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_loop 4-20mA sensor], which is a common industrial standard. To connect your 4-20mA sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram.
			This mode is designed to interface a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_loop 4-20mA sensor], which is a common industrial standard. To connect your 4-20mA sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. Many sensors will use the wiring configuration on the left- getting power from the DAQ1400 and sending the 4-20mA signal on the other wire. If your sensor is externally powered, then you can hook it up like the diagram on the right, sharing a ground instead of power.

	Even though this mode is intended for this specific purpose, you can also use it as a general-purpose current sensor, in which case it can measure current values between 0.5mA and 20mA (Measuring below 0.5mA is not recommended).		Even though this mode is intended for this specific purpose, you can also use it as a general-purpose current sensor, in which case it can measure current values between 0.5mA and 20mA (Measuring below 0.5mA is not recommended).
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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a PNP or NPN Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a PNP or NPN Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_DigitalInput.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	Some industrial sensors have a simple true/false value which can be read by a digital input. Many proximity or movement sensors have this kind of output. It is common that these sensors will require a 12V or 24V power supply, so other Digital Input Phidgets are not a complete solution in this case. A digital sensor will either be PNP or NPN:		Some industrial sensors have a simple true/false value which can be read by a digital input. Many proximity or movement sensors have this kind of output. It is common that these sensors will require a 12V or 24V power supply, so other Digital Input Phidgets are not a complete solution in this case. A digital sensor will either be PNP or NPN:

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a Pulse Output Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a Pulse Output Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_Frequency.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	Sensors that measure using rotation such as flow meters or anemometers usually have a pulse output. For example, a flow sensor might send a 5V pulse down the line every time the turbine makes a full rotation. Using this information with timestamps, you can calculate the turbine speed. While you could theoretically use a Phidget with a Digital Input to read this kind of signal, most digital input boards are not designed to read pulse signals that change this frequently, so they will miss pulses and calculate the wrong speed. The DAQ1400 is specially designed to read these high frequency pulse signals when in Frequency Input mode.		Sensors that measure using rotation such as flow meters or anemometers usually have a pulse output. For example, a flow sensor might send a 5V pulse down the line every time the turbine makes a full rotation. Using this information with timestamps, you can calculate the turbine speed. While you could theoretically use a Phidget with a Digital Input to read this kind of signal, most digital input boards are not designed to read pulse signals that change this frequently, so they will miss pulses and calculate the wrong speed. The DAQ1400 is specially designed to read these high frequency pulse signals when in Frequency Input mode.

Mparadis at 16:55, 3 July 2024

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	In your Control Panel, double click on "Frequency Counter":		In your Control Panel, double click on "Frequency Counter":

	[[Image:DAQ1400-FrequencyCounter.jpg\|center\|link=]]}}		[[Image:DAQ1400-FrequencyCounter.jpg\|center\|link=\|800px]]}}

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Mparadis: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	{{UGC-Graphing}}		{{UGC-Graphing}}
	{{UGC-Firmware}}		{{UGC-Firmware}}
			{{UGC-Shield}}
	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]

Mparadis: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]

Mparadis: /* About */

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About

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	The Versatile Input Phidget is designed to connect to NPN/PNP digital sensors, 4-20mA sensors, 0-5V analog sensors that require 12/24V power supply, and pulse output sensors. The DAQ1400 is a general-purpose adapter to get almost any sensor working with Phidgets.		The Versatile Input Phidget is designed to connect to NPN/PNP digital sensors, 4-20mA sensors, 0-5V analog sensors that require 12/24V power supply, and pulse output sensors. The DAQ1400 is a general-purpose adapter to get almost any sensor working with Phidgets.

	[[Image:DAQ1400_About.gif\|link=~~\|800px~~]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_About.gif\|link=]]

	===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===		===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===

Mparadis: /* About */

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About

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	===About===		===About===
	The Versatile Input Phidget is designed to connect to NPN/PNP digital sensors, 4-20mA sensors, 0-5V analog sensors that require 12/24V power supply, and pulse output sensors. The DAQ1400 is a general-purpose adapter to get almost any sensor working with Phidgets.		The Versatile Input Phidget is designed to connect to NPN/PNP digital sensors, 4-20mA sensors, 0-5V analog sensors that require 12/24V power supply, and pulse output sensors. The DAQ1400 is a general-purpose adapter to get almost any sensor working with Phidgets.

			[[Image:DAQ1400_About.gif\|link=\|800px]]

	===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===		===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===

Mparadis at 20:28, 28 January 2021

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 ==Part 1: Setup==
-{{UGIntro|DAQ1400}}
+{{PT1 Deck Sequence}}
 == Part 2: Using Your Phidget ==

Mparadis: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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			{{UGC-Graphing}}
	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]

Mparadis at 19:09, 31 July 2020

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 0-5V Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_VoltageInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_VoltageInput.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	This mode measures an input between 0V and 5V. To connect your 0-5V sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. You may need to refer to the datasheet for your sensor to determine which wire is which.		This mode measures an input between 0V and 5V. To connect your 0-5V sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. You may need to refer to the datasheet for your sensor to determine which wire is which.
	}}		}}
	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 4-20mA Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a 4-20mA Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_CurrentInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px\|right~~]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_CurrentInput.png\|link=\|800px]]
	This mode is designed to interface a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_loop 4-20mA sensor], which is a common industrial standard. To connect your 4-20mA sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram.
			This mode is designed to interface a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_loop 4-20mA sensor], which is a common industrial standard. To connect your 4-20mA sensor to the DAQ1400, wire the sensor to the terminals as pictured in the diagram. Many sensors will use the wiring configuration on the left- getting power from the DAQ1400 and sending the 4-20mA signal on the other wire. If your sensor is externally powered, then you can hook it up like the diagram on the right, sharing a ground instead of power.

	Even though this mode is intended for this specific purpose, you can also use it as a general-purpose current sensor, in which case it can measure current values between 0.5mA and 20mA (Measuring below 0.5mA is not recommended).		Even though this mode is intended for this specific purpose, you can also use it as a general-purpose current sensor, in which case it can measure current values between 0.5mA and 20mA (Measuring below 0.5mA is not recommended).
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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a PNP or NPN Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a PNP or NPN Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_DigitalInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_DigitalInput.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	Some industrial sensors have a simple true/false value which can be read by a digital input. Many proximity or movement sensors have this kind of output. It is common that these sensors will require a 12V or 24V power supply, so other Digital Input Phidgets are not a complete solution in this case. A digital sensor will either be PNP or NPN:		Some industrial sensors have a simple true/false value which can be read by a digital input. Many proximity or movement sensors have this kind of output. It is common that these sensors will require a 12V or 24V power supply, so other Digital Input Phidgets are not a complete solution in this case. A digital sensor will either be PNP or NPN:

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	{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a Pulse Output Sensor\|\|		{{UGC-Entry\|Interfacing with a Pulse Output Sensor\|\|
	[[Image:DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Functional.jpg\|link=\|850px]]
	[[Image:~~DAQ1400_FrequencyInput_Diagram~~.~~jpg~~\|link=\|~~350px~~\|right]]		[[Image:DAQ1400_Wiring_Frequency.png\|link=\|400px\|right]]
	Sensors that measure using rotation such as flow meters or anemometers usually have a pulse output. For example, a flow sensor might send a 5V pulse down the line every time the turbine makes a full rotation. Using this information with timestamps, you can calculate the turbine speed. While you could theoretically use a Phidget with a Digital Input to read this kind of signal, most digital input boards are not designed to read pulse signals that change this frequently, so they will miss pulses and calculate the wrong speed. The DAQ1400 is specially designed to read these high frequency pulse signals when in Frequency Input mode.		Sensors that measure using rotation such as flow meters or anemometers usually have a pulse output. For example, a flow sensor might send a 5V pulse down the line every time the turbine makes a full rotation. Using this information with timestamps, you can calculate the turbine speed. While you could theoretically use a Phidget with a Digital Input to read this kind of signal, most digital input boards are not designed to read pulse signals that change this frequently, so they will miss pulses and calculate the wrong speed. The DAQ1400 is specially designed to read these high frequency pulse signals when in Frequency Input mode.