DAQ1300 User Guide

Getting Started

Welcome to the DAQ1300 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

• DAQ1300 - 4x Isolated Digital Input Phidget
• VINT Hub
• Phidget cable
• USB cable and computer
• something to use with the DAQ1300 (e.g. switch or digital sensor with a digital output)

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1. Connect the DAQ1300 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
2. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.
3. Connect a switch or digital sensor to one of the DAQ1300's inputs.

Using the DAQ1300

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the DAQ1300, 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 icon in the taskbar. If it is not there, open up the start menu and search for Phidget Control Panel

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 icon to bring up the Phidget Control Panel.

For more information, 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 DAQ1300.

First Look

After plugging the DAQ1300 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 If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date.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.

Digital Input

Double-click on a Digital Input 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:

• This is an active-high device, therefore, it will be true when connected to a high voltage, and false when connected to ground.

For more information about Digital Inputs, take a look at the Digital Input Primer

Technical Details

Digital Input Current

The current consumption of this device varies depending on the voltage applied at the input. It ranges from 1.6mA to 4.5mA, according to the curve below:

Further Reading

If you want to know more about the capabilities of the DAQ1300, check the Digital Input Primer.

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.