Data Sheet

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Getting Started

Welcome to the VCP1100 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand:

VCP1100 - 30A Current Phidget

VINT Hub

Phidget cable

USB cable and computer

something to use with the VCP1100 (e.g. a circuit with flowing current to measure)

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

1. Connect the VCP1100 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.

2. Connect the current source to the terminals of the Current Phidget, with the current flowing into the minus terminal and out

the plus terminal.

3. Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.

Now that you have everything together, let's start using the VCP1100!

Using the VCP1100

Phidget Control Panel

In order to demonstrate the functionality of the VCP1100, 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. If you would like to follow along, first 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 VCP1100.

First Look

After plugging the VCP1100 into your computer and opening the Phidget Control Panel, you will see something like this:

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3/8/2018 30A Current Sensor Phidget - VCP1100_0 at Phidgets Getting Started Welcome to the VCP1100 user guide! In order to get started, make sure you have the following hardware on hand: VCP1100 - 30A Current Phidget VINT Hub Phidget cable USB cable and computer something to use with the VCP1100 (e.g. a circuit with flowing current to measure) Next, you will need to connect the pieces: 1. Connect the VCP1100 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable. 2.
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3/8/2018 30A Current Sensor Phidget - VCP1100_0 at Phidgets 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 If your Phidget is listed in red, your firmware is out of date.
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