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How Do I Get Data From My Draw-Wire Sensor?

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	~~For new designs, we recommend using the [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1332 Quadrature Encoder Phidget - ENC1001_0].~~ The ~~Quadrature Encoder Phidget~~ will monitor the output of the draw-wire sensor and update your software with an easy-to-use encoder count value.		The encoder interface will monitor the output of the draw-wire sensor and update your software with an easy-to-use encoder count value.

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How Do I Get Data From My Draw-Wire Sensor?

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	For new designs, we recommend using the [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=~~959~~ Quadrature Encoder Phidget - ~~ENC1000_0~~] ~~(pictured above)~~. The Quadrature Encoder Phidget will monitor the output of the draw-wire sensor and update your software with an easy-to-use encoder count value.		For new designs, we recommend using the [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1332 Quadrature Encoder Phidget - ENC1001_0]. The Quadrature Encoder Phidget will monitor the output of the draw-wire sensor and update your software with an easy-to-use encoder count value.


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	==Installation and Mounting==		==Installation and Mounting==
	M5 mounting holes are available on the back of the housing and on the end of the draw wire. For more information, view the mechanical drawings for your product which can be found on the product page under the ''Specifications'' tab.		M5 mounting holes are available on the back of the housing and on the end of the draw wire. For more information, view the mechanical drawings for your product which can be found on the product page under the ''Specifications'' tab.

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	~~==Related Links/Guides==~~
	* Linear Potentiometers
	* Linear Encoders

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	[[Category:IntroGuide]]		[[Category:IntroGuide]]
			[[Image:Drawwire_intro.jpg\|400px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/Drawwire_intro.jpg\|thumb\|<center>Draw-wire encoder ([https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0])</center>]]
	==What Is a Draw-Wire Sensor?==		==What Is a Draw-Wire Sensor?==
	~~[[Image:Drawwire_intro.jpg\|400px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/Drawwire_intro.jpg\|thumb\|<center>Draw-wire encoder ([https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0])</center>]]~~
	Draw-wire sensors provide an accurate and cost-effective method of measuring an object's linear position and/or speed.		Draw-wire sensors provide an accurate and cost-effective method of measuring an object's linear position and/or speed.


	As the draw-wire is pulled from the housing, a digital signal is generated which provides precise information about the length of the extended draw-wire.		As the draw-wire is pulled from the housing, a digital signal is generated which provides precise information about the length of the extended draw-wire.
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	===Example - Length Measurement===		===Example - Length Measurement===
	[[File:drawwire_example.webm\|600px\|center]]		[[File:drawwire_example.webm\|600px\|center]]

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	There are also encoder interfaces built into many of our [https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/?tier=1&catid=71&pcid=15 Motor Controllers]. If your project includes a motor controller, the onboard encoder interface is a great option for our draw-wire sensors.		There are also encoder interfaces built into many of our [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=1&catid=71&pcid=15 Motor Controllers]. If your project includes a motor controller, the onboard encoder interface is a great option for our draw-wire sensors.

	===Converting Encoder Count to Length===		===Converting Encoder Count to Length===
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	====Example Code====		====Example Code====
	The code below is derived from the [https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/?view=code_samples Phidget Code Sample Generator]. It shows how to convert position data from an encoder interface into a length measurement.		The code below is derived from the [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=code_samples Phidget Code Sample Generator]. It shows how to convert position data from an encoder interface into a length measurement.

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	===Converting Encoder Count to Length===		===Converting Encoder Count to Length===
	~~'''TODO: UPDATE THIS SECTION WHEN SPECS HAVE BEEN UPDATED'''~~		[[Image:Drawwire_resolution.png\|400px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/f/f2/Drawwire_resolution.png\|thumb\|<center>Resolution Specification for the [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260#Tab_Specifications ENC4118_0]</center>]]
	[[Image:Drawwire_resolution.png\|400px\|link=https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/images/f/f2/Drawwire_resolution.png\|thumb\|<center>Resolution Specification for the [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260#Tab_Specifications ENC4118_0]</center>]]
	To convert from encoder pulses to length, use the '''resolution''' specification that is provided on the product page of your draw-wire sensor.		To convert from encoder pulses to length, use the '''resolution''' specification that is provided on the product page of your draw-wire sensor.

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	[[Image:Enc1000_drawwire_connected.jpg\|600px\|link=https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/77/Enc1000_drawwire_connected.jpg\|center]]		[[Image:Enc1000_drawwire_connected.jpg\|600px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/77/Enc1000_drawwire_connected.jpg\|center]]

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	==Which Draw-Wire Sensor Should I Use?==		==Which Draw-Wire Sensor Should I Use?==
	~~'''TODO: UPDATE THIS SECTION WHEN INDEX CHANNEL GUIDE IS AVAILABLE'''~~

	Phidgets Inc. currently offers two types of draw-wire sensors:<br><br>		Phidgets Inc. currently offers two types of draw-wire sensors:<br><br>
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	! Product ID !! !! Draw-Wire Length !! Resolution !! Max Pull Speed !! Max Wire Load !! Index Signal		! Product ID !! !! Draw-Wire Length !! Resolution !! Max Pull Speed !! Max Wire Load !! Index Signal
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	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0] \|\| \|\| 1m \|\| 10µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4118_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/84/ENC4118_0.jpg]]		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0] \|\| \|\| 1m \|\| 10µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4118_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/84/ENC4118_0.jpg]]
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	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1261 ENC4119_0] \|\| \|\| 3m \|\| 20µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4119_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/ENC4119_0.jpg]]		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1261 ENC4119_0] \|\| \|\| 3m \|\| 20µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4119_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/ENC4119_0.jpg]]

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	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0] \|\| \|\| 1m \|\| 10µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4118_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/84/ENC4118_0.jpg]]		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1260 ENC4118_0] \|\| \|\| 1m \|\| 10µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4118_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://wwwdev.int.phidgets.com/docs/images/8/84/ENC4118_0.jpg]]
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	\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1261 ENC4119_0] \|\| \|\| 3m \|\| 20µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4119_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://~~wwwdev.int~~.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/ENC4119_0.jpg]]		\| [https://www.phidgets.com/?prodid=1261 ENC4119_0] \|\| \|\| 3m \|\| 20µm \|\| 300mm/s \|\| 500g \|\| Yes \|\|[[Image:ENC4119_0.jpg\|200px\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/7/73/ENC4119_0.jpg]]
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	==How Do I Get Data From My Draw-Wire Sensor?==		==How Do I Get Data From My Draw-Wire Sensor?==