JOY-iT RB-ADC01 Analog-Digital Converter User Manual

: June 8, 2024
: JOY-It

Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION
CONNECTION
I2C-ADRESSE
CODE EXAMPLE
OTHER INFORMATION
SUPPORT
References
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RB-ADC01 Analog-Digital Converter
User Manual
ANALOG-DIGITAL CONVERTER FOR RASPBERRY PI
RB-ADC01

GENERAL INFORMATION

Dear customer,
thank you very much for choosing our product.
In following, we will introduce you to what to observe while starting up and using this product.
Should you encounter any unexpected problems during use, please do not hesitate to contact us.

CONNECTION

The analog-digital converter is connected as shown in the following picture.

I2C-ADRESSE

This analog-digital converter is able to change the I2C address by means of jumpers. For this you can change the following jumper to use 0x49,0x4A or 0x4B. By default the address is set to 0x48.

NTC
There is an NTC placed on the converter. This NTC is connected to AN0. In the following example, this can be used to measure the temperature.
However, if you want to use AN0, you should remove the jumper, which is marked in the following picture.

CODE EXAMPLE

For the analog – digital converter you have to enable I2C on your Raspber-ry Pi. To do this, enter the following command into your console to ac- cess the settings of your Raspberry Pi.
sudo raspi-config

Now, run the following commands to install all the required libraries.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3-pip
sudo apt-get install python3-smbus i2c-tools -y
For our code example we use Adafruit_CircuitPython_ADS1x115 from Adafruit, which is released under the MIT license. You install this library with the following command.
sudo pip3 install adafruit-circuitpython-ads1x15
The code sample we provide can be downloaded here or you can run the following command in your console.
wget https://www.joy-it.net/files/files/Produkte/RB-ADC01/RB- ADC01_CodeExample.zip
Now, unpack the file with the following command: unzip RB- ADC01_CodeExample.zip
You can now execute the script with the following command. Be aware that your file path may be differ.
python3 RB-ADC01_CodeExample/RB-ADC01.py

OTHER INFORMATION

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Before handing over waste batteries and accumulatorsthat are not enclosed by waste equipment must be separated from it.
Return options:
As an end user, you can return your old device (which essentially fulfils the same function as the new device purchased from us) free of charge for disposal when you purchase a new device.
Small appliances with no external dimensions greater than 25 cm can be disposed of in normal household quantities independently of the purchase of a new appliance.

Possibility of return at our company location during opening hours:
SIMAC Electronics GmbH, Pascalstr. 8, D-47506 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
Possibility of return in your area:
We will send you a parcel stamp with which you can return the device to us free of charge. Please contact us by email at Service@joy- it.net or by telephone.
Information on packaging:
If you do not have suitable packaging material or do not wish to use your own, please contact us and we will send you suitable packaging.

SUPPORT

If there are still any issues pending or problems arising after your purchase, we will support you by e-mail, telephone and with our ticket support system.
Email: service@joy-it.net
Ticket system: http://support.joy-it.net
Telephone: +49 (0)2845 9360-50 (10-17 o‘clock)
For further information please visit our website: www.joy-it.net

Published: 12.01.2022

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