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PhidgetBridge 1046 User Manual

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Contents
1 GETTING STARTED
2 USING THE 1046
2.1 Phidget Control Panel
2.1.1 Windows
2.1.2 macOS
2.2 First Look
2.3 Digital Output
3 TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 How to Calibrate the Bridge
3.2 Gain Setting vs. Resolution
3.3 Connecting your Strain Gauge/Load Cell
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PhidgetBridge 1046 Specifications

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BrandPhidgetBridge
Model1046
CategoryI/O Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Getting Started

Introduces the user guide and lists required hardware for initial setup.

Using the 1046

Phidget Control Panel

Explains how to use the Phidget Control Panel for device functionality.

First Look

Describes the initial interface seen after plugging in the device.

Bridge Input

Details on interacting with Bridge Input objects in the Control Panel.

Technical Details

How to Calibrate the Bridge

Guides on calibrating the bridge system for accurate measurements.

Gain Setting vs. Resolution

Explains the relationship between gain settings and measurement resolution.

Connecting Strain Gauge Load Cell

Instructions for wiring strain gauges and load cells to the device.

Measurement Considerations

Discusses factors affecting measurement accuracy and best practices.

Changing the Data Rate

Explains how altering the data rate affects measurement noise.

Measuring Resistive Thermal Devices (RTD)

Using a Wheatstone Bridge

How to connect and measure RTDs using a Wheatstone bridge configuration.

Using a Voltage Divider

Alternative method for measuring RTDs using a voltage divider.

Getting Higher Accuracy

Tips for achieving optimal accuracy when measuring RTDs.

What to do Next

Software Overview

Points to resources for learning programming languages for Phidgets.

General Phidget Programming

Guide to various programming aspects with Phidgets, including data logging.

Phidget22 API

Information on the Phidget22 API library for device programming.