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Getting Started

Welcome to the SAF1000 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

• SAF1000 Programmable Power Guard Phidget
• VINT Hub
• Power supply
• Phidget cable
• USB cable and computer

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1. Connect the SAF1000 to your VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
2. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer using the USB cable.
3. Connect the positive power terminal of the device you're powering to the "OUT" terminal on the SAF1000.
4. Connect the ground terminal of the device you're powering to the ground terminal on the SAF1000.
5. Connect the positive and negative wires of your power supply to the "Vin" and "GND" terminals of the SAF1000, respectively.
6. Plug in your power supply.

Using the SAF1000

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the SAF1000, 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 SAF1000.

First Look

After plugging the SAF1000 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 If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date.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.

Power Supply Protector

Double click on the Power Supply Protector object 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:

• Adjust the voltage cutoff slider to determine at which voltage the SAF1000 will cut power to your system.
• Select the fan mode- on, off, or auto (automatically turns on when board reaches 70°C, turns off after dropping below 55°C)
• Click the enabled box once the cutoff and fan mode are set in order to activate the SAF1000.

Temperature Sensor

Double-click on the Temperature Sensor object , labelled Temperature Sensor, 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.
• The measured temperature can be seen next to the Temperature label. Cover the board with your hands to see the temperature quickly rise.

Supply Voltage Input

When you double click on an Supply Voltage Input object, a window like the one pictured will open.

• At the top of the window, information about your device and the properties of this particular channel will be listed.
• On the left, change trigger and/or data interval can be changed. For more information on these settings, see the Data Rate/Change Trigger page.
• On the right, the supply voltage of the Phidget is displayed in real-time.

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

Power Supplies

This Phidget protects a power supply between 8 and 30V DC. Check the product page or data sheet of the device being powered to determine how much current is needed and what voltage range is permissable. Select the power supply from the list below that matches your region's wall socket type.

Product			Electrical Properties			Physical Properties
Image	Part Number	Price	Power Supply Voltage Min	Power Supply Voltage Max	Power Supply Current	Wall Plug Style
	3022_0	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	Australian
	3023_1	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	European
	3024_1	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	North American
	3025_0	$10.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	2 A	British
	3080_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	Australian
	3081_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	European
	3082_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	North American
	3083_0	$25.00	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	5 A	British
	3084_0	$4.50	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	500 mA	European
	3085_0	$4.50	11.4 V DC	12.6 V DC	500 mA	North American
	3086_0	$10.00	22.8 V DC	25.2 V DC	1 A	North American
	PSU4015_0	$20.00	21.6 V DC	26.4 V DC	1 A	—
	PSU4016_0	$40.00	21.6 V DC	28.8 V DC	15 A	—
	PSU4017_0	$75.00	20 V DC	26.4 V DC	15 A	—