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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL VoltPAQ-X2/X4 Amplifiers 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 1.0 VOLTPAQ-X2 AND -X4 User Manual... -
Page 4: Presentation
1 PRESENTATION The Quanser VoltPAQ-X2 and VoltPAQ-X4 are multi-channel, linear voltage-based power amplifiers. The VoltPAQ- X2 is a two-channel amplifier and the VoltPAQ-X4 is a four-channel system. They have the following features: • Supply up to ± 24 V and 4A continuous. -
Page 5: Components
2 COMPONENTS The components on the front panel of the VoltPAQ-X2 and -X4 are depicted in Figure 2.1. Each component on the amplifier has an identification number that corresponds to a short description given in Table 2.1. Name Description Electrical... - Page 6 (a) Front panel (b) Back panel Figure 2.1: VoltPAQ-X4 components VOLTPAQ-X2 AND -X4 User Manual...
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Page 7: Specifications
3 SPECIFICATIONS The specifications for the VoltPAQ-X2 and -X4 systems are given in Table 3.1 below. Specification VoltPAQ-X2 VoltPAQ-X4 Mass 4.4 kg 5.4 kg 0.39m × 0.33m × 0.10m 0.39m × 0.33m × 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... -
Page 8: Fuse Installation
2. Make sure the amplifier power cable is disconnected. 3. Remove the fuse holder. There are three fuses in the VoltPAQ-X2 and five in the VoltPAQ-X4. To do this, push and twist the knob counter-clockwise and pull the fuse holder out as illustrated in Figure 4.1. -
Page 9: Cable Nomenclature
5 CABLE NOMENCLATURE Table 5.1 provides a description of the standard cables used in the wiring of the VoltPAQ-X2 and -X4. Cable Type Description 4-pin DIN to 6-pin This cable connects the amplifier to the load. To apply DIN motor cable... -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Amplifier does not power up. • Make sure the power cable is firmly connected to the power connector on the back of the VoltPAQ-X2 and -X4. • Verify that the fuse is not burnt. If the fuse is burnt refer to Section 4. -
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.