Environmental - Quanser Aero User Manual

2.2.8 Inertial Measurement Unit
The Quanser Aero includes an integrated IMU mounted within the Aero body. This module allows for real-time
measurement of the angular position and velocity along all three of the primary axes of the Aero body.
The IMU incorporated into the Quanser Aero is the STMicroelectronics LSM6DS0 iNEMO intertial module. Further
information on the module can be found in the LSM6DS0 data sheet.
2.2.9 Data Acquisition (DAQ) Device
The Quanser Aero includes an integrated data acquisition device with four 16-bit encoder channels with quadrature
decoding and two PWM analog output channels. The DAQ also incorporates a 12-bit ADC which provides current
sense feedback for the motors. The current feedback is used to detect motor stalls and will disable the amplifier if a
prolonged stall is detected.
2.2.10 Power Amplifier
The Quanser Aero circuit board includes a PWM voltage-controlled power amplifier capable to providing 2 A peak
current and 0.5 A continuous current (based on the thermal current rating of the motor). The output voltage range
to the load is between ±24 V.
2.2.11 Power Supply
The Quanser Aero is equipped with an external DC power supply which provides power for the sensors and motors.
This supply is intended for use with 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz.
Only the provided power supply and AC cord should be used with the Quanser Aero. The included supply is an
Adapter Technology Co Ltd model ATS065-P241.
2.2.12 Embedded System Connector
The SPI data connector pictured on the QFLEX 2 Embedded in Figure 2.2d allows an external microcontroller to
set motor voltage and LED brightnesses, read and set encoder counters, and read motor speed and current flow.
See the QFLEX 2 Embedded data sheet for information on connecting the SPI interface.

2.3 Environmental

The Quanser Aero is designed to function under the following environmental conditions:
• Standard rating
• Indoor use only
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• Temperature 5 C to 40
• Altitude up to 2000 m
• Maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31
• Pollution Degree 2
• Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of nominal voltage
• Maximum transient overvoltage 2500 V
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C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40
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