HUM1000 User Guide

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Getting Started

Welcome to the HUM1000 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:


Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

HUM1000 Functional.jpeg
  1. Connect the HUM1000 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
  2. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.


Now that you have everything together, let's start using the HUM1000!

Using the HUM1000

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the HUM1000, 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.

Windows

To open the Phidget Control Panel on Windows, find the Ph.jpg icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for Phidget Control Panel

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macOS

To open the Phidget Control Panel on macOS, open Finder and navigate to the Phidget Control Panel in the Applications list. Double click on the Ph.jpg icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel.


For more information, take a look at the getting started guide for your operating system:


Linux users can follow the getting started with Linux guide and continue reading here for more information about the HUM1000.

First Look

After plugging the HUM1000 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

HUM1000 Panel.jpg


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 If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date.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.

Humidity

Double-click on the Humidity Sensor object in order to run the example:

Humidity Example.jpg


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.

Temperature Sensor

Double-click on the Temperature Sensor object , labelled Temperature Sensor, in order to run the example:

HUM1000 TemperatureSensorIC Example.jpg


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.


Techincal Details

Current Consumption

The HUM1000's current consumption depends on which sensors are configured, and what the data interval is set to.

Humcurrent.jpg


If neither of the sensors are configured or opened, the device will consume approximately 43µA.

What to do Next

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