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en:automation:02-glossary:analog-outputs-hidden [2018/11/01 09:21] jan_kozak [Analog output on Unipi 1.1] |
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- | The AOs are only for signaling and not for powering devices. Sourcing more than 20mA will damage the output. | + | The AOs are only for signalling and not for powering devices. Sourcing more than 20mA will damage the output. |
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+ | <html><span class="kbBlueText">More information about analog outputs can be found in specific categories:</span></html>\\ | ||
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+ | | 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 | | ||
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===== Analog outputs on Neuron and Axon ===== | ===== 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. | + | 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: | On Group 1, the analog output is capable of: | ||
* sourcing 0-10V DC | * sourcing 0-10V DC | ||
* sourcing 0-20mA DC | * sourcing 0-20mA DC | ||
- | * and measuring resistance up to 2kOhm by a 2-wire method | + | * and [[analog-inputs-hidden#measuring_resistance|measuring resistance]] up to 2kOhm by a 2-wire method |
- | The analog outputs on Group 2 and 3 and on the Neuron extensions are capable of: | + | The analog outputs on Group 2 and 3 and the Neuron extensions are capable of: |
* sourcing 0-10V DC | * 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 ==== | ==== Sourcing voltage ==== | ||
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===== Analog output 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 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 | + | ====Usage of the UniPi 1.1's analog output==== |
- | Analog 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). | + | 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. | 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 following steps | + | For the output voltage setting, we recommend the following steps |
- Connect a voltage source and ground | - 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 | - Set the required output voltage through a control software of your choice, or by using the Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) firmware function | ||
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{{:en:automation:02-glossary:unipi_ao.png?250|}} | {{:en:automation:02-glossary:unipi_ao.png?250|}} | ||
- | An example of a UniPi controller auto-regulating its own 12V voltage and measuring it through its analog input | ||
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- | {{: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 analogue input, which is routed to the AI1+. Thanks to this connection the user can read analog output value directly from the analog input. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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