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<metadesc>The Wireless USB VINT Hub has 6 VINT ports allowing for endless possibilities for USB sensing and control via your local network using Wi-Fi or ethernet.</metadesc>
<metadesc>The Wireless USB VINT Hub has 6 VINT ports allowing for endless possibilities for USB sensing and control via your local network using Wi-Fi or ethernet.</metadesc>
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==Getting Started==
==Part 1: Setup==
Before you get started with plugging in and setting up your Wireless VINT Hub, we recommend downloading our libraries from [[Operating_System_Support|here]].
Before you get started with plugging in and setting up your Wireless VINT Hub, we recommend downloading our libraries from [[Operating_System_Support|here]].


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If you haven't already, now would be a good time to [[#Upgrading_the_Firmware|upgrade the firmware]] of the HUB5000. Once you're done with that, use the Phidget Control Panel to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.
If you haven't already, now would be a good time to [[#Upgrading_the_Firmware|upgrade the firmware]] of the HUB5000. Once you're done with that, use the Phidget Control Panel to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.


==Using the HUB5000==
== Part 2: Using Your Phidget ==


This table will help you decide where to look next to get your devices plugged in and running:
===About===
The Wireless VINT Hub provides a stable wireless interface to connect your devices to your computer over your wi-fi network. The Wireless VINT Hub has 6 ports. Each port can either:
* Connect to a VINT Device
* Read a 0-5V Voltage or ratiometric sensor (connect to Analog Input sensors)
* Act as a digital output (control LEDs, relays, digital circuits, and other simple electronics)
* Act as a digital input (read the state of a switch)


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===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===
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[[#VINT Device| VINT Device Mode]]
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[[Image:vint-v.jpg|350px|link=#VINT Device]]
The Wireless VINT Hub is a connecting point between your computer and device allowing for simple communication. You can use your Control Panel to view your attached Phidgets. Explore the 5 types of connections bellow:  


This mode is for connecting to a VINT device. These devices differ from analog sensors because instead of just reporting 0 to 5 volts, they communicate with the VINT Hub. The communication is digital, therefore it is immune to electrical interference between the hub and the device.
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[[#Digital Input | Digital Input Mode]]
 
[[Image:vint-di.jpg|280px|link=#Digital Input]]
 
In digital input mode, the VINT Hub port can act as an active-low digital input. This mode is great for reading the state of buttons and switches.


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[[#Voltage Ratio Input | Voltage Ratio Input Mode]]
[[Image:vint-v.jpg|350px|link=]]


[[Image:vint-vr.jpg|280px|link=#Voltage Ratio Input]]
VINT Devices like the TMP1101 or DCC1003 are Phidgets that digitally communicate with the VINT Hub. Each device will have unique features, so it is recommended you visit the individual product page for more details.


In voltage ratio input mode, the VINT Hub port will read the voltage on the white wire and compare it to the voltage being supplied on the red wire. This mode will let you read any ratiometric Phidgets sensor.
When attached correctly these Phidgets will appear by name in your Control Panel, with each channel listed below the name. For example, when the HUM1000 is attached you will see:
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[[#Voltage Input | Voltage Input Mode]]
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[[Image:vint-vi.jpg|280px|link=#Voltage Input]]
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In voltage input mode, the VINT Hub port will read the voltage on the white wire. This can be used to interface a non-ratiometric sensor, or to measure the voltage in a 5V digital circuit.
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[[#Digital Output | Digital Output Mode]]
[[Image:vint-di.jpg|350px|link=]]


[[Image:vint-do.jpg|280px|link=#Digital Output]]
'''Digital Input''' is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of the these ports can act as an active-low digital input, making them useful for reading switches and buttons. The above image provides an example of how to wire a switch to be used with the VINT Hub.


In digital output mode, a VINT Hub port can behave like a 3.3V digital output. You could use this mode to blink an LED or switch on a MOSFET. And don't worry if you still need a 5V digital output; there are VINT modules available that provide multiple 5V digital outputs on a single VINT port.
If you open '''Digital Input Mode''' in the Control Panel you will be able to see the state of your button/switch.
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{{UGC-Entry| Digital Output:| control LEDs, relays, digital circuits, and other simple electronics
 
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===VINT Device===
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[[Image:HUB5000_FunctionalVINT.jpeg|300px|right|link=]]
A VINT Device is any Phidget that must be controlled by a VINT Hub instead of plugging directly into your computer via USB. You can find a complete list of VINT devices {{CT|VINTDevice|here}}.


When you double click on an VINT Device in the control panel, a window will open with controls and readouts for that specific class of Phidget. For instructions on how to use this example, find the '''[[:Category:UserGuide|user guide]]''' for that Phidget.
'''Digital Output''' is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can be used as a 3.3V digital output, making them useful for blinking LEDs. The above image demonstrates how to connect your LED to be used with the VINT Hub.
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Open '''Digital Output Mode''' in the Control Panel to control the 3.3V output.


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===Digital Input===
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====Using the Digital Inputs====
 
=====Wiring a switch to a Digital Input=====
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Connect the switch between the white and black wires of a Phidget cable, and plug the cable into a VINT port. Wiring the switch this way will make the input TRUE when the switch is closed, and FALSE when the switch is open.
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====Using the Control Panel====


Double-click on a Digital Input object in order to run the example:
'''Voltage Input''' is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can be used to read voltage, making them great for reading non-ratiometric sensors and monitoring 5V digital circuits.
[[Image:HUB5000_DigitalInput_Example.jpg|center|link=]]


Open '''Voltage Input Mode''' in the Control Panel to view your device’s output voltage.


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For more information about Digital Inputs, take a look at the [[Digital Input Primer]]
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===Digital Output===
'''Voltage Ratio Input''' is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can act as a Voltage Ratio Input comparing the voltage provided to the voltage returned by the device, making it useful for connecting ratiometric sensors. The voltage ratio is reported in Volts per Volt. For example, if the Phidget is providing 5V and the sensor is sending back 2.5V, the ratio will be 0.5V/V.
====Using the Digital Outputs====
Here are some diagrams that illustrate how to connect various devices to the digital outputs on your Phidget.
 
=====Driving an LED=====
 
[[Image:HUB5000-do.jpg|link=|300px|right|Diagram for connecting to an LED.]]
Connecting an LED to a digital output is simple. Wire the anode (long side) to the white wire on the Phidget cable, and the cathode to the black wire of the Phidget cable. If you wire it backwards, the LED will not light but no harm will come to the system. You do not need to have a resistor in series with the LED to limit current, because this is handled by the internal circuitry of the VINT port.
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====Using the Control Pannel====
Double-click on a Digital Output object in order to run the example:
[[Image:HUB5000_DigitalOutput_Example.jpg|center|link=]]
 
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*Toggle the state of the digital output by pressing the button.
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For more information about Digital Outputs, check out the [[Digital Output Primer]].
 
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===Voltage Input===
====Using the Voltage Inputs====
 
Here are some examples of how you can connect various devices to the voltage inputs on your Phidget:
 
[[Image:HUB5000_Voltage_Input.jpg|right|link=|400px|Diagram for connecting to a Phidget sensor]]
=====Connect a Sensor=====
Connecting to a Phidget sensor is as simple as plugging it into the [[What is VINT?|VINT Port]] with a Phidget cable.
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====Using the Control Pannel====
 
Double-click on a Voltage Input object in order to run the example:
[[Image:HUB5000_VoltageInputSensor_Example.jpg|center|link=]]
 
 
{{UGExampleDescription}}
*Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the [[Data_Rate_and_Change_Trigger|data interval/change trigger]] page.
*If you have an analog sensor connected that you bought from us, you can select it from the ''Sensor Type'' drop-down menu. The example will then convert the voltage into a more meaningful value based on your sensor, with units included, and display it beside the ''Sensor Value'' label. Converting voltage to a ''Sensor Value'' is not specific to this example, it is handled by the Phidget libraries, with functions you have access to when you begin developing!
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For more information about Voltage Inputs, check out the [[Voltage Input Primer]].
Open '''Voltage Ratio Input Mode''' in the Control Panel to view your device’s voltage ratio.


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== Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting ==


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===Voltage Ratio Input===
====Using the Voltage Ratio Inputs====
Here are some examples of how you can connect various devices to the voltage ratio inputs on your Phidget:
[[Image:HUB5000_Voltage_Ratio_Input.jpg|right|link=|400px|Diagram for connecting to a Phidget sensor]]
=====Connect a Sensor=====
Connecting to a ratiometric sensor is as simple as plugging it into the [[What is VINT?|VINT Port]] with a Phidget cable.
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====Using the Control Pannel====
Double-click on a Voltage Ratio Input object in order to run the example:
[[Image:HUB5000_VoltageRatioSensor_Example.jpg|link=|center]]
{{UGExampleDescription}}
*The voltage ratio is reported in Volts per Volt. For example, if the Phidget is providing 5V and the sensor is sending back 2.5V, the ratio will be 0.5V/V.
*Modify the change trigger and/or data interval value by dragging the sliders. For more information on these settings, see the [[Data_Rate_and_Change_Trigger|data interval/change trigger]] page.
*If you have an analog sensor connected that you bought from us, you can select it from the Sensor Type drop-down menu. The example will then convert the voltage into a more meaningful value based on your sensor, with units included, and display it beside the Sensor Value label. Converting voltage to a Sensor Value is not specific to this example, it is handled by the Phidget libraries, with functions you have access to when you begin developing!
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For more information about Voltage Ratio Inputs, check out the [[Voltage Ratio Input Primer]].
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==Technical Details==
===Upgrading the Firmware===
You can download the most recent HUB5000 firmware binary here:
You can download the most recent HUB5000 firmware binary here:
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidgetsbc/HUB5000/phidgethub5000.bin HUB5000 Firmware]
* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidgetsbc/HUB5000/phidgethub5000.bin HUB5000 Firmware]
To upgrade the firmware, go into the web configuration page as outlined in Part 1 of this User Guide. From there, click on "System", and upload this file by click on "select file" under the "Upgrade Firmware" section. After that, click on "Upgrade and Restart". You'll be instructed to wait a few minutes before logging back into the web interface.
When you log in, you can confirm that the new version has successfully installed by checking to see if the firmware version listed in the "Status" section matches the first three numbers in the firmware file name that you downloaded. You can also check the version in the "Network Phidgets" tab on the Phidget Control Panel.}}


To upgrade the firmware, go into the web configuration page as outlined in the [[#First_Look|getting started]] section of this page. From there, click on "System", and upload this file by click on "select file" under the "Upgrade Firmware" section. After that, click on "Upgrade and Restart". You'll be instructed to wait a few minutes before logging back in to the web interface. When you do, you can confirm that the new version has successfully installed by checking to see if the firmware version listed in the "Status" section matches the first three numbers in the firmware file name that you downloaded. You can also check the version in the "Network Phidgets" tab on the Phidget Control Panel.
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===CE Compliance===
[[Image:ferrite_bead.jpg|link=|200px|right|thumbnail|A clamp-on ferrite bead]]
[[Image:ferrite_bead.jpg|link=|200px|right|thumbnail|A clamp-on ferrite bead]]
In order for the HUB5000 to be completely CE compliant, you must put a ferrite bead on the ethernet cable (if using the ethernet connection). This is only necessary when building the HUB5000 into a larger system that needs to be CE compliant and happens to use the HUB5000 wired with ethernet. You can find clamp-on ferrite beads at electronic parts stores such as [https://www.digikey.ca/products/en/filters/840 digikey].  
For an ethernet connected HUB5000 to be completely CE compliant, you must put a ferrite bead on the ethernet cable. Ferrite beads are only necessary when building the HUB5000 into a larger system that needs to be CE compliant. You can find clamp-on ferrite beads at electronic parts stores such as [https://www.digikey.ca/products/en/filters/840 Digikey].}}
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To get to the HUB5000's configuration page, open the Phidget Control Panel and find it under the "Network Phidgets" tab as outlined in Part 1 of this User Guide.


For more information on the capabilities of the ports on the VINT Hub, see the [[What_is_VINT%3F|VINT Primer]].
{{hiddenh3|Configuration using Phone}}
 
If the HUB5000 is in access point mode, you can access the configuration page through your phone: Connect to the HUB5000 Wi-Fi signal and enter the password on the sticker. Once you're connected, go to your internet app and go to address {{code|192.168.100.1}} . This address will take you to the configuration login page.
===Configuration Page===
 
====Configuration using the Phidget Control Panel====
To get to the HUB5000's configuration page, open the Phidget Control Panel and find it under the "Network Phidgets" tab as outlined in the [[#First_Look|getting started]] section of this page.
 
====Configuration using Phone====
 
If the HUB5000 is in access point mode, you can access the configuration page through your phone: Connect to the HUB5000 Wi-Fi signal and enter the password on the sticker. Once you're connected, go to your internet app and go to address {{Code|192.168.100.1}}. This will take you to the configuration login page.
 
====Settings====


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* '''Status:''' This section lists the hardware and firmware version of the HUB5000, along with the network addresses.
* '''Status:''' This section lists the hardware and firmware version of the HUB5000, along with the network addresses.
* '''Network:''' This section allows you to change the network connection settings and switch between Access Point mode and Client mode.
* '''Network:''' This section allows you to change the network connection settings and switch between Access Point mode and Client mode.
* '''Phidgets:''' This section has the Phidget Server controls(including controls to change the log level and view the log file). This section also contains the Web Server controls.
* '''System:''' This section allows you to change the password, and has other advanced settings including firmware upgrade and system/kernel logs.}}
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[[Image:HUB5000_reset.jpg|link=|300px|right]]
Pressing the reset button will reboot the HUB5000.


* '''Phidgets:''' This section has controls for the Phidget Server (including the ability to change the log level and view the log file), and has controls for the Web Server.
Holding the button down for 10 seconds before releasing will perform a reset. The reset will clear all settings, including the web configuration page password, and reset the Wi-Fi password to the one on the HUB5000's label.


* '''System:''' This section allows you to change the password and has other advanced settings including firmware upgrade and system/kernel logs.
As a last resort, you can perform a factory reset. Only perform a factory reset if the regular reset is not working, or there was an error during a firmware upgrade. Holding the button down before plugging in power, and keeping pressed for 15 seconds before releasing, will restore the original factory firmware.}}
 
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===Factory Reset (Reset Passwords)===
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[[Image:HUB5000_reset.jpg|link=|300px|left]]
When opening channels with Phidgets, you can set several properties to make sure you are accessing the precise channel you want. The HUB5000 has a unique serial number that can be used to find its ports or any VINT devices connected to them. If you want something more customizable and human-readable, you can use the [[Addressing_Phidgets#Label|device label]] instead. You can customize the device label by using {{code|writeDeviceLabel}} on the {{code|Hub}} object after it has been opened.
Pressing the reset button will reboot the HUB5000.  
 
Holding it down for 10 seconds and releasing will perform a factory reset, which will clear all settings including the web configuration page password and reset the Wi-Fi password to the one on the HUB5000's label.  
 
Holding the button down before plugging in power, and keeping pressed for 15 seconds before releasing, will restore the original factory firmware. This should be a last resort for when a regular reset isn't working, or if something went wrong with a firmware upgrade.
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===Setting the Device Label===
 
When opening channels with Phidgets, you can set a number of properties to make sure you match the precise channel you want. The HUB5000 has a unique serial number which can be used to find its ports or any VINT devices connected to them. If you want something more customizable and human-readable, you can use the [[Using_Multiple_Phidgets#Using_the_Label|device label]] instead. You can customize the device label by using {{Code|writeDeviceLabel}} on the {{Code|Hub}} object after it's been opened.
 
Once a device label has been written, you can use it to address any of the VINT Hub's channels, or the channels of any VINT device connected to the hub.  


With the device label, you can address any of the VINT Hub's channels, or any connected VINT device channels. The device label will remain after the VINT Hub is unplugged as it is stored in flash memory.}}


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Revision as of 18:36, 21 April 2020


Part 1: Setup

Before you get started with plugging in and setting up your Wireless VINT Hub, we recommend downloading our libraries from here.

First Look

To begin, connect the power supply to the barrel jack on the HUB5000 and connect it to a modem or network switch using an ethernet cable.

HUB5000 Connect.jpg

After plugging the HUB5000 in, open the Phidget Control Panel and go to the "Network Phidgets" tab. You will see something like this:

HUB5000 Panel.jpg


Double click on the HUB5000's row and you'll be brought to a webpage. Select a password and click "submit". You can use this password in the future to access this configuration page.

HUB5000 pass.jpg


HUB5000 mode.jpg

From here, click on the "Network" tab and change the mode from "Access Point" to "Client". You'll have to choose a name and password before saving. If you want to use the HUB5000 wirelessly, you should also enter your Wi-Fi network details here. The HUB5000 should now be accessible from the "Phidgets" tab of the Control Panel.

HUB5000 Panel2.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.


If you haven't already, now would be a good time to upgrade the firmware of the HUB5000. Once you're done with that, use the Phidget Control Panel to test your device. Double-clicking on an object will open an example.

Part 2: Using Your Phidget

About

The Wireless VINT Hub provides a stable wireless interface to connect your devices to your computer over your wi-fi network. The Wireless VINT Hub has 6 ports. Each port can either:

  • Connect to a VINT Device
  • Read a 0-5V Voltage or ratiometric sensor (connect to Analog Input sensors)
  • Act as a digital output (control LEDs, relays, digital circuits, and other simple electronics)
  • Act as a digital input (read the state of a switch)

Explore Your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel

HUB5000-panel.jpg

The Wireless VINT Hub is a connecting point between your computer and device allowing for simple communication. You can use your Control Panel to view your attached Phidgets. Explore the 5 types of connections bellow:

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Intelligent VINT Devices

Vint-v.jpg

VINT Devices like the TMP1101 or DCC1003 are Phidgets that digitally communicate with the VINT Hub. Each device will have unique features, so it is recommended you visit the individual product page for more details.

When attached correctly these Phidgets will appear by name in your Control Panel, with each channel listed below the name. For example, when the HUM1000 is attached you will see:

HUM1000 Panel.jpg
Digital Input: read the state of a switch

Vint-di.jpg

Digital Input is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of the these ports can act as an active-low digital input, making them useful for reading switches and buttons. The above image provides an example of how to wire a switch to be used with the VINT Hub.

If you open Digital Input Mode in the Control Panel you will be able to see the state of your button/switch.

HUB0000-di.jpg

Digital Output: control LEDs, relays, digital circuits, and other simple electronics

Vint-do.jpg

Digital Output is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can be used as a 3.3V digital output, making them useful for blinking LEDs. The above image demonstrates how to connect your LED to be used with the VINT Hub.

Open Digital Output Mode in the Control Panel to control the 3.3V output.

HUB0000-do.jpg

Voltage Input: Non-ratiometric Analog sensors and monitoring 5V digital circuits

Vint-vi.jpg

Voltage Input is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can be used to read voltage, making them great for reading non-ratiometric sensors and monitoring 5V digital circuits.

Open Voltage Input Mode in the Control Panel to view your device’s output voltage.

HUB0000-vi.jpg

Voltage Ratio Input: Analog ratiometric sensors

Vint-vr.jpg

Voltage Ratio Input is one of the VINT Hub’s built-in Channel Classes. Any of these ports can act as a Voltage Ratio Input comparing the voltage provided to the voltage returned by the device, making it useful for connecting ratiometric sensors. The voltage ratio is reported in Volts per Volt. For example, if the Phidget is providing 5V and the sensor is sending back 2.5V, the ratio will be 0.5V/V.

Open Voltage Ratio Input Mode in the Control Panel to view your device’s voltage ratio.

HUB0000-vr.jpg

Part 3: Create your Program

Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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How do I know what channel, serial number, or hub port to use in my program?

Before you open a Phidget channel in your program, you can set these properties to specify which channel to open. You can find this information through the Control Panel.

1. Open the Control Panel and double-click on the red map pin icon:

The locate Phidget button is found in the device information box

2. The Addressing Information window will open. Here you will find all the information you need to address your Phidget in your program.

All the information you need to address your Phidget


See the Phidget22 API for your language to determine exact syntax for each property.

Setting the Change Trigger and Data Interval

The Change Trigger is the minimum change in the sensor data needed to trigger a new data event.

The Data Interval is the time (in ms) between data events sent out from your Phidget.

The Data Rate is the reciprocal of Data Interval (measured in Hz), and setting it will set the reciprocal value for Data Interval and vice-versa.

You can modify one or both of these values to achieve different data outputs. You can learn more about these properties here.

Upgrading the Firmware

You can download the most recent HUB5000 firmware binary here:

To upgrade the firmware, go into the web configuration page as outlined in Part 1 of this User Guide. From there, click on "System", and upload this file by click on "select file" under the "Upgrade Firmware" section. After that, click on "Upgrade and Restart". You'll be instructed to wait a few minutes before logging back into the web interface. When you log in, you can confirm that the new version has successfully installed by checking to see if the firmware version listed in the "Status" section matches the first three numbers in the firmware file name that you downloaded. You can also check the version in the "Network Phidgets" tab on the Phidget Control Panel.

CE Compliance
A clamp-on ferrite bead

For an ethernet connected HUB5000 to be completely CE compliant, you must put a ferrite bead on the ethernet cable. Ferrite beads are only necessary when building the HUB5000 into a larger system that needs to be CE compliant. You can find clamp-on ferrite beads at electronic parts stores such as Digikey.

VINT Ports

For more information on the capabilities of the ports on the VINT Hub, see the VINT Primer.

Configuration Page
Configuration using the Phidget Control Panel

To get to the HUB5000's configuration page, open the Phidget Control Panel and find it under the "Network Phidgets" tab as outlined in Part 1 of this User Guide.

Configuration using Phone

If the HUB5000 is in access point mode, you can access the configuration page through your phone: Connect to the HUB5000 Wi-Fi signal and enter the password on the sticker. Once you're connected, go to your internet app and go to address 192.168.100.1 . This address will take you to the configuration login page.

Settings
  • Status: This section lists the hardware and firmware version of the HUB5000, along with the network addresses.
  • Network: This section allows you to change the network connection settings and switch between Access Point mode and Client mode.
  • Phidgets: This section has the Phidget Server controls(including controls to change the log level and view the log file). This section also contains the Web Server controls.
  • System: This section allows you to change the password, and has other advanced settings including firmware upgrade and system/kernel logs.
Factory Reset (Reset Passwords)
HUB5000 reset.jpg

Pressing the reset button will reboot the HUB5000.

Holding the button down for 10 seconds before releasing will perform a reset. The reset will clear all settings, including the web configuration page password, and reset the Wi-Fi password to the one on the HUB5000's label.

As a last resort, you can perform a factory reset. Only perform a factory reset if the regular reset is not working, or there was an error during a firmware upgrade. Holding the button down before plugging in power, and keeping pressed for 15 seconds before releasing, will restore the original factory firmware.

Setting the Device Label

When opening channels with Phidgets, you can set several properties to make sure you are accessing the precise channel you want. The HUB5000 has a unique serial number that can be used to find its ports or any VINT devices connected to them. If you want something more customizable and human-readable, you can use the device label instead. You can customize the device label by using writeDeviceLabel on the Hub object after it has been opened.

With the device label, you can address any of the VINT Hub's channels, or any connected VINT device channels. The device label will remain after the VINT Hub is unplugged as it is stored in flash memory.

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