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Phidgets
This board is needed to measure the output from a load cell. You can connect up to four load cells or strain gauges.
The PhidgetBridge lets you connect up to 4 un-amplified Wheatstone bridges, such as:
The data rate and gain values can be configured in software.
Product Specifications
| Board | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | USB (Mini-USB) | 
| API Object Name | Bridge | 
| Number of Bridge Inputs | 4 | 
| Bridge Data Rate Min | * 8 ms | 
| Bridge Data Rate Max | 1000 ms | 
| Bridge Input Current Max | ± 3 nA | 
| Differential Voltage Resolution | 24 bit | 
| Electrical Properties | |
| USB Voltage Min | 4.5 V DC | 
| USB Voltage Max | 5.3 V DC | 
| USB Speed | Full Speed | 
| Current Consumption Min | 35 mA | 
| Current Consumption Max | 500 mA | 
| Available External Current | 465 mA | 
| Input Voltage Limit Min | Ground + 0.25V DC | 
| Input Voltage Limit Max | 5V Supply - 0.25V DC | 
| Physical Properties | |
| Recommended Wire Size | 16 - 26 AWG | 
| Operating Temperature Min | 0 °C | 
| Operating Temperature Max | 70 °C |