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PhidgetAnalog 4-Output

ID: 1002_0B

Outputs a voltage from -10V to +10V.

$85.00

Quantity Available: 389

Qty Price
5 $80.75
10 $76.50
25 $68.00
50 $59.50
100 $55.25
250 $51.00
500 $46.75
1000 $42.50
50+...

Note: The 1002_0B is identical to the 1002_0, except that you have the option of whether you want to include the USB cable.

The PhidgetAnalog 4-Output Produces a voltage over -10V to +10V at a maximum of ±20mA. If this current is exceeded an error will be thrown to notify that the voltage may have dropped below the setpoint. The voltage is produced with 12 bit resolution (4.8mV).

The board is not isolated and all 4 channels share a common ground. All the power is supplied by via USB.

Features

  • Capable of outputting from -10V to +10V.
  • Features 12-bit resolution for precise control (4.8mV DC resolution).
  • Compatible with wire sizes 16 - 26 AWG.

Comes Packaged with

Hardware
  • Hardware mounting kit:
  • 4x M3 Bolts (2cm Length)
  • 4x Plastic spacers (5mm Length)
  • 4x M3 Nuts


Guides

Enclosures

You can protect your board from dust and debris by purchasing an enclosure. An enclosure will also prevent unintentional shorts caused by objects touching the pins on the bottom of the board or any terminal screws.

Product Physical Properties
Part Number Price Material
3800_2
Acrylic Enclosure for the 1002
$7.00 Clear Acrylic

USB Cables

Use a USB cable to connect this Phidget to your computer. We have a number of different lengths available, although the maximum length of a USB cable is 5 meters due to limitations in the timing protocol. For longer distances, we recommend that you use a Single Board Computer to control the Phidget remotely.

Product Physical Properties
Part Number Price Connector A Connector B Cable Length
3017_1
Mini-USB Cable 28cm 24AWG
$3.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 280 mm
3018_0
Mini-USB Cable 180cm 24AWG
$4.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 1.8 m
3020_0
Mini-USB Cable 450cm 20AWG
$12.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 4.5 m
3036_0
Mini-USB Cable 60cm 24AWG
$3.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B 600 mm
3037_0
Mini-USB Cable 120cm 24AWG
$4.00 USB Type A USB Mini-B 1.2 m
CBL4011_0
Mini-USB Cable 28cm Right Angle
$3.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B (90 degree) 280 mm
CBL4012_0
Mini-USB Cable 83cm Right Angle
$4.50 USB Type A USB Mini-B (90 degree) 830 mm
CBL4020_0
USB-C to Mini USB Cable 60cm
$5.00 USB Type C USB Mini-B 600 mm
CBL4021_0
USB-C to Mini USB Cable 180cm
$6.00 USB Type C USB Mini-B 1.8 m


Getting Started

Welcome to the 1002 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

  • 1002 PhidgetAnalog 4-Output
  • USB cable and computer
  • something to use with the 1002 (multimeter, oscilloscope, device with voltage input, etc.)


Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1002 0 Connecting the Hardware.jpg
  1. Connect the output of the 1002 to your device. Note the polarity on the underside of the 1002.
  2. Connect the 1002 to your computer using the USB cable.


Now that you have everything together, let's start using the 1002!

Using the 1002

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the 1002, 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

Windows PhidgetTaskbar.PNG

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 1002.

First Look

After plugging the 1002 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

1002 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.

Voltage Output

Double-click on the Voltage Output object in order to run the example:

1002 VoltageOutput 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:

  • Set the output voltage by dragging the Voltage slider.
  • Enable/disable the output voltage by toggling the Enable button.

Finding The Addressing Information

Before you can access the device in your own code, and from our examples, you'll need to take note of the addressing parameters for your Phidget. These will indicate how the Phidget is physically connected to your application. For simplicity, these parameters can be found by clicking the button at the top of the Control Panel example for that Phidget.

The locate Phidget button is found in the device information box

In the Addressing Information window, the section above the line displays information you will need to connect to your Phidget from any application. In particular, note the Channel Class field as this will be the API you will need to use with your Phidget, and the type of example you should use to get started with it. The section below the line provides information about the network the Phidget is connected on if it is attached remotely. Keep track of these parameters moving forward, as you will need them once you start running our examples or your own code.

All the information you need to address your Phidget

Using Your Own Program

You are now ready to start writing your own code for the device. The best way to do that is to start from our Code Samples.

Select your programming language of choice from the drop-down list to get an example for your device. You can use the options provided to further customize the example to best suit your needs.

Code Sample Choose Language.png


Once you have your example, you will need to follow the instructions on the page for your programming language to get it running. To find these instructions, select your programming language from the Programming Languages page.

Technical Details

Connections

The terminal blocks on this board are labelled on the underside to save space:

1002 0 Under.jpg

Isolation

The 1002 is not isolated. All four channels use the same ground.

Current

The 1002 will limit the available current per channel at ±20mA.

  • For reliable results, don’t approach this limit, as it will vary from channel to channel.
  • For maximum accuracy, limit the current to 5mA.
  • If more than ±20mA of current is drawn, the device goes into a constant current supply mode. When this happens, the current will be held constant at it’s maximum value, and the output voltage will depend on the value of the load that the device is trying to drive.
  • If your application requires a larger current source / sink, the 1002 can be used as an input to a larger external amplifier circuit.
  • All the power is supplied by the USB bus.

Further Reading

For more information on analog outputs, see the Analog Output Guide.

What to do Next

  • Programming Languages - Find your preferred programming language here and learn how to write your own code with Phidgets!
  • Phidget Programming Basics - Once you have set up Phidgets to work with your programming environment, we recommend you read our page on to learn the fundamentals of programming with Phidgets.


Product Specifications

Board Properties
Controlled By USB (Mini-USB)
API Object Name VoltageOutput
USB Voltage Min 4.6 V DC
USB Voltage Max 5.5 V DC
Current Consumption Min 55 mA
Current Consumption Max 300 mA
Available External Current (per channel) 20 mA
Recommended Wire Size 16 - 26 AWG
USB Speed Full Speed
Operating Temperature Min 0 °C
Operating Temperature Max 70 °C
Voltage Outputs
Number of Voltage Outputs 4
Output Impedance (Channel Enabled) 500 mΩ
Output Impedance (Channel Disabled) 4 kΩ
Voltage Output Max ± 10 V DC
Output Voltage Resolution (12 bit) 4.8 mV DC
Capacitive Load Stability 4 nF
Frequency Max Variable*
Customs Information
Canadian HS Export Code 8471.80.00
American HTS Import Code 8471.80.40.00
Country of Origin CN (China)
* The maximum output frequency is dependent on the speed of your system.

Documents

Product History

Date Board Revision Device Version Packaging Revision Comment
March 2011 0 100 Product Release, requires phidget21 2.1.8 or newer
May 2011 0 101 getLabelString fix for lables > 7 characters
January 2018 0 101 BRemoved cable from packaging

Software Objects

Channel NameAPIChannel
Voltage Output VoltageOutput 0 - 3

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APIDetailLanguageOS
VoltageOutput Visual Studio GUI C# Windows Download
VoltageOutput JavaScript Browser Download
VoltageOutput Objective-C macOS Download
VoltageOutput Swift macOS Download
VoltageOutput Swift iOS Download
VoltageOutput Visual Basic .NET Windows Download
VoltageOutput Max/MSP Multiple Download

Check out our voltage output boards:

Product Board Properties Voltage Outputs
Part Number Price Controlled By Number of Voltage Outputs
1002_0B
PhidgetAnalog 4-Output
$85.00 USB (Mini-USB) 4
OUT1000_0
12-bit Voltage Output Phidget
$15.00 VINT 1
OUT1001_0
Isolated 12-bit Voltage Output Phidget
$30.00 VINT 1
OUT1002_0
Isolated 16-bit Voltage Output Phidget
$50.00 VINT 1