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--- en:automation:02-glossary:analog-outputs-hidden [2018/09/06 13:33] – [Analog outputs] mkudlacek
+++ en:automation:02-glossary:analog-outputs-hidden [2026/09/17 09:46] (current) – wrap update ofojt
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 ====== Analog outputs ======
-Analog outputs (AO) are for controlling multi-state devices through levels of DC voltage or current. These devices can be e.g. multiposition valves, light dimmers etc.
+Analog outputs (AO) are for controlling multi-state devices through levels of DC voltage or current. Devices, which can be controlled in such way are for example multiposition valves, light dimmers, servos, linear actuators etc.
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+<WRAP group center round box 95%>
-The AOs are only for signaling and not for powering devices. Sourcing more than 20mA will damage the output.
+{{ :files:img_warning-line_b.png?nolink |}}
+<WRAP half column 13%>
+{{ :en:hw:09_safety-instructions_pseudo-ISO-7010-attention.png?nolink |(!)}}
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column 83%>
+**Attention:** \\
+The AOs are only for signalling and not for powering devices. Sourcing more than 20mA will damage the output.
+</WRAP>
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-===== Analog Outputs on Neuron and Axon =====
+----
-The functionality of AOs on Neuron and Axon is different on Group 1 and Group 2/3 and on Neuron extensions.
+<html><span class="kbBlueText">More information about analog outputs can be found in specific categories:</span></html>\\
+<tile>
+| en:hw:007-patron:description-of-io:05-description-of-ao     | Patron             | :en:hw:unipi-kb-icon-patron.png     |
+| en:hw:01-axon:description-of-io:05-description-of-ao        | Axon               | :en:hw:unipi-kb-icon-axon.png       |
+| en:hw:02-neuron:description-of-io:05-description-of-ao      | Neuron             | :en:hw:unipi-kb-icon-neuron.png     |
+| en:hw:03-unipi11:description-of-io:05-description-of-ao     | 1.1 & 1.1 Lite     | :en:hw:unipi-kb-icon-1.png          |
+| en:hw:04-extensions:description-of-io:05-description-of-ao  | Extension modules  | :en:hw:unipi-kb-icon-extension.png  |
+</tile>
+/*
+===== Analog outputs on Neuron and Axon =====
+The functionality of AOs on Neuron and Axon is different on Group 1 and Group 2/3 and Neuron extensions.
 On Group 1, the analog output is capable of:
   * sourcing 0-10V DC
   * sourcing 0-20mA DC
-  * and measuring resistance up to 2kOhm via 2-wire method
+  * and [[analog-inputs-hidden#measuring_resistance|measuring resistance]] up to 2kOhm by a 2-wire method
-On Group 2 and 3 and on the Neuron extensions, the analog output is capable of:
+The analog outputs on Group 2 and 3 and the Neuron extensions are capable of:
   * sourcing 0-10V DC
-Changing between modes depends on the [[en:sw:00-start|software]] you are using, please follow the relevant tutorial.
+Changing between modes depends on the software you are using, please follow the relevant tutorial.
 ==== Sourcing voltage ====
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-===== Analog outputs on Unipi 1.1 =====
+===== Analog output on Unipi 1.1 =====
-The UniPi 1.1 has one analog output and it is only capable of sourcing voltage in a range of 0-10V DC. The device can be connected to the UniPi 1.1 this way
+The UniPi 1.1 has one analog output only capable of sourcing voltage in a range of 0-10V DC.
+====Usage of the UniPi 1.1's analog output====
+Analogue output on the UniPi 1.1 functions as a voltage regulator, requiring a voltage (connected to the AOV) and a ground (connected to the AOG).
+Upon connecting the voltage, please check if the output voltage is set properly using the onboard trimmer. If not, the output voltage will not correspond with the required value.
+For the output voltage setting, we recommend the following steps
+  - Connect a voltage source and ground
+  - Set the required output voltage through a control software of your choice, or by using the Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) firmware function
+  - adjust the output voltage using the onboard trimmer and match it with the required voltage
+{{:en:automation:02-glossary:unipi_ao.png?250|}}
+An example of an UniPi controller auto-regulating its 12V voltage and measuring it through its analogue input
+{{:en:automation:02-glossary:unipi_ao_example.png?250|}}
+An example of a 12V voltage connected to the AOV. The ground is connected to the AOG. The AOV then serves as a connector generating a positive voltage from the analogue input, which is routed to the AI1+. Thanks to this connection the user can read analog output value directly from the analog input.
+*/