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Quanser Q1-cRIO Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide:
STEP 1
Check Components and Details
Make sure your Quanser Q1-cRIO module includes the following components:
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STEP 2
Additional Components Required for Set Up
To complete the NI CompactRIO and Quanser Q1-cRIO data acquisition system, you will also need the following components:
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3
5a
5b
Between 0 and 3 NI CompactRIO modules are required depending on the NI CompactRIO confi guration used. See the table chart in Step 3C.
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Quanser Q1-cRIO
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Data acquisition and control interface solutions for education and research
Q1-cRIO
QPID
QPIDe
Q2-USB
Q8-USB
NI Terminal Board
Quanser's range of data acquisition and control solutions includes PCI and USB-based boards and the NI CompactRIO-
based data acquisition module. These devices offer unmatched convenience and performance for controls system
design and implementation. To learn more about which devices can best support your teaching or research needs,
please contact info@quanser.com.
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5c
1. Quanser Q1-cRIO module
2. RCA to RCA cable (loopback cable)
USER MANUAL
Q1-cRIO Data Acquisition Device
Set Up and Configuration
3. Red and black power leads for
Quanser Q1-cRIO
4. User Manual
CAPTIVATE. MOTIVATE. GRADUATE.
1. Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping Toolkit®
for NI LabVIEW™ Installation Guide
2. Quanser Workstations Resources CD
(includes User Manual and Quick Start Guide. Supplied
with the Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) Toolkit®)
3. NI CompactRIO system
(NI cRIO-9024 Controller and cRIO-9113 Chassis pictured)
4. Ethernet cable (not supplied) or, use an Ethernet
Crossover cable if connecting the NI CompactRIO
directly to the PC/laptop.
5. NI CompactRIO Modules:
a. Analog Output (AO) module (NI 9263 pictured)
b. Analog Input (AI) module (NI 9201 pictured)
c. Digital Input/Output (DIO) module (NI 9401 pictured)
6. Power supply and power supply cables for NI CompactRIO
is provided with the NI CompactRIO system, if purchased
(not pictured here).
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Summary of Contents for Quanser Q1-cRIO

  • Page 1 Solutions for teaching and research. Made in Canada. STEP 2 Additional Components Required for Set Up To complete the NI CompactRIO and Quanser Q1-cRIO data acquisition system, you will also need the following components: 1. Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping Toolkit® for NI LabVIEW™ Installation Guide 2.
  • Page 2 STEP 3 Hardware Setup To setup for the NI CompactRIO and the Quanser Q1-cRIO module, please read the following instructions carefully. For full details on how to set up the NI CompactRIO hardware, see http://www.ni.com/gettingstarted/setuphardware/. For more information on configuring the NI CompactRIO for first-time users, see http://www.ni.com/gettingstarted/ setuphardware/ compactrio/firstuse.htm.
  • Page 3 Using an Ethernet crossover cable, connect ACT/LINK Ethernet connector (either connector 1 or 2) on the NI CompactRIO controller directly to your computer. You can also connect the NI CompactRIO to a network (hub or router) using a standard Ethernet cable. SAFE MODE CONSOLE OUT Ensure the DIP switches on your NI CompactRIO...
  • Page 4 See the Troubleshooting section in the Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) Toolkit® Installation Guide for the NI CompactRIO for help with the NI CompactRIO and Quanser Q1-cRIO module. For further details, refer to the troubleshooting guide for the NI CompactRIO device at: http://www.ni. com/gettingstarted/setuphardware/compactrio/troubleshootmax.htm...