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G
24V
2.0A
External +24V
H
24V
2.0A
External +24V
STEP 5
Testing the QNET Mechatronic Actuators
A
Make sure your PC,
NI ELVIS II, and QNET
board are powered ON.
C
Open the LabVIEW VirtuaI Instrument (*.vi)
found under the
F
ELVIS +5V
User
Status
Power on the QNET
Mechatronic Actuators
board by turning the
NI ELVIS II prototyping
board power switch. The
ELVIS +5V
POWER LED next to the
User
Status
switch should light up.
B
Quick Start
folder.
24V
2.0A
Power on the NI ELVIS II using the power switch on the
External +24V
back of the unit. The READY and ACTIVE LEDs on the
top NI ELVIS II panel should briefly light, and the READY
LED stays on.
I
24V
2.0A
External +24V
Open the
folder from the
Quick Start
folder in the QNET Resources. The QNET Resources are available for
download from www.ni.com/qnets.
D
Select the device name
to match your NI ELVIS
II device as shown in
the NI Measurement &
Automation Explorer in
the Device control.
The graphs display the speed
of the motor measured using
the tachometer, and the
current applied to the motor.
The graphs should resemble
those shown here. Otherwise,
consult the troubleshooting
section at the end of this guide.
ELVIS +5V
User
Status
Ensure that the
ELVIS +5V, and
the External +24V
LED on the QNET
board are lit.
ELVIS +5V
User
Status
Mechatronic Actuators
E
Click on the
white arrow
to run the VI.
G
Click on the STOP
button to stop
running the VI.
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