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Getting Started

Welcome to the VCP1001 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

• VCP1001 - (±40V) Voltage Input Phidget
• VINT Hub
• Phidget cable
• USB cable and computer
• something to use with the VCP1001 (e.g. a voltage source, a voltage output device, etc.)

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1. Connect the VCP1001 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
2. Connect the voltage source to the terminals of the Voltage Input Phidget (ground to the minus terminal, supply to the plus terminal).
3. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.

Now that you have everything together, let's start using the VCP1001!

Using the VCP10001

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the VCP1001, the Phidget Control Panel running on a Windows machine will be used.

The Phidget Control Panel is available for use on both macOS and Windows machines. If you would like to follow along, first take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:

• Getting started with Windows
• Getting started with macOS

Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the VCP1001.

First Look

After plugging the VCP1001 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

The Phidget Control Panel will list all connected Phidgets and associated objects, as well as the following information:

• Serial number: allows you to differentiate between similar Phidgets.
• Channel: allows you to differentiate between similar objects on a Phidget.
• Version number: corresponds to the firmware version your Phidget is running. If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date. Update the firmware by double-clicking the entry.

The Phidget Control Panel can also be used to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

Voltage Input

Double-click on the Voltage Input object , labelled (±40V) Voltage Input Phidget, in order to run the example:

General information about the selected object will be displayed at the top of the window. You can also experiment with the following functionality:

• Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the data interval/change trigger page.
• Use the Voltage Range drop-down menu to select an appropriate range for the voltage you are trying to measure.

Technical Details

Isolation

The VCP1001 is electrically isolated, so a power surge in the circuit you're measuring would only damage the VCP1001- it won't damage your Hub or your computer. Having isolation also helps prevent the formation of ground loops in your system.

Another advantage of isolation on the VCP1001 is the capability to measure the voltage differential between two points of a circuit regardless of their relation to ground, as long as the voltage differential between those points is within the specification of the sensor.

For example, take the pictured battery charging circuit; there is sufficient complexity between the battery and VINT Hub that trying to directly measure the voltage with a non-isolated sensor could be a risky proposition. However, thanks to the isolated nature of the VCP1001, the battery voltage may be measured directly, ignoring the circuits in between.

Measuring the battery voltage in this circuit is made easy through isolation!

What to do Next

• Software Overview - Find your preferred programming language here to learn how to write your own code with Phidgets!
• General Phidget Programming - Read this general guide to the various aspects of programming with Phidgets. Learn how to log data into a spreadsheet, use Phidgets over the network, and much more.
• Phidget22 API - The API is a universal library of all functions and definitions for programming with Phidgets. Just select your language and device and it'll give you a complete list of all properties, methods, events, and enumerations that are at your disposal.

VINT Hubs

This Phidget is a smart device that must be controlled by a VINT Hub. For more information about VINT, have a look at the VINT Primer. You can use a Phidget Cable to simply and easily connect the two devices. Here's a list of all of the different VINT Hubs currently available:

Product			Board
Image	Part Number	Price	Number of VINT Ports
	HUB0000_0	$30.00	6
	SBC3003_0	$120.00	6

Phidget Cables

Use a Phidget cable to connect this device to the hub. You can solder multiple cables together in order to make even longer Phidget cables, but you should be aware of the effects of having long wires in your system.

Product			Physical Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Cable Length
	3002_0	$2.00	600 mm
	3003_0	$1.50	100 mm
	3004_0	$3.00	3.5 m
	3034_0	$1.50	150 mm
	3038_0	$2.25	1.2 m
	3039_0	$2.75	1.8 m

Have a look at our DC voltage sensors:

Product			Voltage Sensor	Sensor Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Voltage Difference Max	Input Voltage Min (DC)	Input Voltage Max (DC)
	1135_0	$19.00	± 30 V DC	—	—
	3507_0	$115.00	—	—	—
	3508_0	$115.00	—	—	—
	3509_1	$115.00	—	0 V DC	200 V DC
	DAQ1400_0	$20.00	—	—	—
	VCP1000_0	$50.00	± 40 V DC	—	—
	VCP1001_0	$25.00	± 40 V DC	—	—
	VCP1002_0	$25.00	± 1 V DC	—	—