DAQ1500 User Guide - Revision history

Mparadis at 16:59, 1 June 2023

2023-06-01T16:59:38Z

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	Load cells are force sensors that can be used with the DAQ1500. To get useful data from load cells, they will need to be calibrated. Fortunately this is a simple process outlined in our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]]		Load cells are force sensors that can be used with the DAQ1500. To get useful data from load cells, they will need to be calibrated. Fortunately this is a simple process outlined in our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]]

	For more information, see our [[Load Cell ~~Primer~~]].		For more information, see our [[Load Cell Guide]].
	If no documentation is available for your strain gauge, it is possible to use a multimeter to determine how to connect it, provided there are no electronics in the sensor. Measure resistance between the 4 wires. There are 6 wire combinations - two of the wire combinations will have a resistance 20-40% higher than the other four. Select one of the two high-resistance combinations, and wire it into 5V and G on the DAQ1500. Connect the other two wires into +/-. Apply a load, if the V/V responds in the opposite way to your expectations, flip the +/- wires.}}		If no documentation is available for your strain gauge, it is possible to use a multimeter to determine how to connect it, provided there are no electronics in the sensor. Measure resistance between the 4 wires. There are 6 wire combinations - two of the wire combinations will have a resistance 20-40% higher than the other four. Select one of the two high-resistance combinations, and wire it into 5V and G on the DAQ1500. Connect the other two wires into +/-. Apply a load, if the V/V responds in the opposite way to your expectations, flip the +/- wires.}}
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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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Jdecoux: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}		Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}
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	~~For sensors with a linear response, like load cells, look at our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]].~~

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Jdecoux at 19:03, 24 November 2021

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	For sensors with a linear response, like load cells, look at our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]].		For sensors with a linear response, like load cells, look at our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]].

	~~If for some reason two point calibration will not work in your application, we have an in-depth guide on [[Calibrating Analog Sensors]].}}~~
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Jdecoux: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

2021-11-19T23:16:21Z

Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	For an in-depth guide on ~~calibration, see~~ [[Calibrating Analog Sensors]].}}		For sensors with a linear response, like load cells, look at our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]].

			If for some reason two point calibration will not work in your application, we have an in-depth guide on [[Calibrating Analog Sensors]].}}
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Jdecoux: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

2021-11-19T23:12:03Z

Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}		Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}
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	For an in-depth guide on calibration, see [[Calibrating Analog Sensors]].}}		For an in-depth guide on calibration, see [[Calibrating Analog Sensors]].}}

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

2021-11-19T23:10:49Z

Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	The DAQ1500 is designed to measure voltages as a ratio of the supply voltage - it is not practical to make measurements of absolute voltages with this product.		The DAQ1500 is designed to measure voltages as a ratio of the supply voltage - it is not practical to make measurements of absolute voltages with this product.
	For maximum accuracy, all wires from the DAQ1500 to the sensor should be the same length, thickness, and temperature (as the temperature will change the resistance of the wires).		For maximum accuracy, all wires from the DAQ1500 to the sensor should be the same length, thickness, and temperature (as the temperature will change the resistance of the wires).
	The bridge inputs can be powered down, reducing power consumption with DAQ1500 sensors. Powering down the bridge inputs is also useful for preventing the heating of sensors, which can introduce errors. Due to the drift that occurs during self-heating, we recommend you operate your DAQ1500 in one of two ways:		The bridge inputs can be powered down, reducing power consumption with DAQ1500 sensors.}}
	* Allow a 30-minute warm-up after the channel is enabled, before taking constant measurements for an extended period. The drift, due to self-heating of the wires, will eventually stop. Once stable, you can calibrate and measure.
	* For occasional measurements, you should enable the channel, immediately take the measurement, and then disable the channel. By doing this, there is so little current moving through the wires that the device does not get a chance to heat up. You can also follow this process when calibrating.}}
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Jdecoux at 22:34, 19 November 2021

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	Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[~~Calibrating_Analog_Sensors~~\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}		Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}
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Jdecoux: /* Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting */

2021-11-19T22:17:43Z

Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	Load cells are ~~pressure~~ sensors that can be used with the DAQ1500. For more information, see our [[Load Cell Primer]].		Load cells are force sensors that can be used with the DAQ1500. To get useful data from load cells, they will need to be calibrated. Fortunately this is a simple process outlined in our guide on [[Calibrating Load Cells]]

			For more information, see our [[Load Cell Primer]].
	If no documentation is available for your strain gauge, it is possible to use a multimeter to determine how to connect it, provided there are no electronics in the sensor. Measure resistance between the 4 wires. There are 6 wire combinations - two of the wire combinations will have a resistance 20-40% higher than the other four. Select one of the two high-resistance combinations, and wire it into 5V and G on the DAQ1500. Connect the other two wires into +/-. Apply a load, if the V/V responds in the opposite way to your expectations, flip the +/- wires.}}		If no documentation is available for your strain gauge, it is possible to use a multimeter to determine how to connect it, provided there are no electronics in the sensor. Measure resistance between the 4 wires. There are 6 wire combinations - two of the wire combinations will have a resistance 20-40% higher than the other four. Select one of the two high-resistance combinations, and wire it into 5V and G on the DAQ1500. Connect the other two wires into +/-. Apply a load, if the V/V responds in the opposite way to your expectations, flip the +/- wires.}}
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Mparadis: /* Explore Your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel */

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Explore Your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel

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	In your Control Panel, double click on "Bridge Input":		In your Control Panel, double click on "Bridge Input":
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	Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[~~Calibrating_Analog_Sensors~~\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}		Load cells output a small voltage proportional to the amount of strain they are currently experiencing. The rated output for most load cells at full load is in the order of millivolts, so when you’re only straining the load cell at a fraction of its full load, you will get very small values. In order to convert to meaningful units like grams or newtons, you need to [[Calibrating_Load_Cells\|calibrate]] the load cell.}}
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