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- Page 1 USER MANUAL VoltPAQ-X1 Amplifier Set Up and Configuration CAPTIVATE. MOTIVATE. GRADUATE.
- Page 2 Fax: 1-905-940-3576 Printed in Markham, Ontario. For more information on the solutions Quanser Inc. offers, please visit the web site at: http://www.quanser.com This document and the software described in it are provided subject to a license agreement. Neither the software nor this document may be used or copied except as specified under the terms of that license agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Presentation Components Specifications Fuse Installation Cable Nomenclature Troubleshooting Technical Support v 1.1 VOLTPAQ-X1 User Manual... -
Page 4: Presentation
1 PRESENTATION The Quanser VoltPAQ-X1 is a single channel, linear voltage-based power amplifier. It includes the following features: • Power amplifier capable of supplying around ± 24 V and 4A continuous. • Separate power supply delivering ± 12 V and 1.5 A for sensors and accessories. -
Page 5: Components
2 COMPONENTS The components on the front panel of the VoltPAQ-X1 are depicted in Figure 2.1. Each component on the VoltPAQ- X1 has an identification number that corresponds to a the short description given in Table 2.1. Name Description Electrical Range Output ±10 V... -
Page 6: Specifications
3 SPECIFICATIONS VoltPAQ-X1 AC specifications are given in Table 3.1 below. Specification Value Mass 1.9 kg 0.25m × 0.18m × 0.10m Dimension Minimum Amplifier Specifica- No load: -23.3 V to +21.8 V tions 2A load: -22.3 V to +20.8 V 4A load: -21.3 V to +20.3 V... -
Page 7: Fuse Installation
4 FUSE INSTALLATION The VoltPAQ-X1 has two 3.0A fuses that protect the amplifier from overcurrent through the main power connector. The recommended fuse for this unit is the Cooper Bussmann MDL-3-R, which is rated for 3A and 250V. Caution: Make sure the power to the amplifier is disconnected before changing any fuses! Follow this procedure to install or replace the fuses in the VoltPAQ-X1: 1. - Page 8 3.0A (labels shown in Figure 4.2). Push the fuse holder back into panel and twist the knob clockwise until secure. Caution: Installing the wrong fuse rating may result in damage to your amplifier. 6. Connect the power cable to the back of the amplifier. VOLTPAQ-X1 User Manual...
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Page 9: Cable Nomenclature
5 CABLE NOMENCLATURE Table 5.1 provides a description of the standard cables used in the wiring of the VoltPAQ-x1. Cable Type Description 4-pin-DIN to 6-pin- This cable connects the amplifier to the load. To apply DIN motor cable the amplified signal to the actuator, connect this from the "To Load"... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
No analog readings from the amplifier. • Ensure the 5-pin-DIN to 4xRCA cable is firmly connected from the To ADC socket on the VoltPAQ-X1 to analog input channels on the DAQ device. -
Page 11: Technical Support
7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain support from Quanser, go to http://www.quanser.com/ and click on the Tech Support link. Fill in the form with all the requested software and hardware information as well as a description of the problem encountered. Also, make sure your e-mail address and telephone number are included. - Page 12 QPID Board Quanser’s range of control peripherals includes amplifiers and data acquisition boards. They can be purchased separately to control educational or research-grade plants. Mix and match these peripherals with Quanser plants and control design software to accelerate control system design and implementation.
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