Introduction - National Instruments Quanser QNET 2.0 Set Up And Configuration

1 Introduction

The Quanser QNET 2.0 Rotary Inverted Pendulum Board for NI ELVIS II, pictured in Figure 1.1, is a versatile servo
system designed to teach and demonstrate a variety of inverted pendulum based experiments. The system is driven
using a direct-drive 18 V brushed DC motor housed in a solid aluminum frame. Single-ended rotary encoders are
used to measure the angular positon of the DC motor and the pendulum.
Main QNET Rotary Pendulum features:
• Compact and complete rotary servo system for NI ELVIS II
• 18V direct-drive brushed DC motor
• Encoders mounted on DC motor and pendulum
• Built-in PWM amplifier
• Build-in PCI connector for NI ELVIS II
Figure 1.1: Quanser QNET 2.0 Rotary Inverted Pendulum Board for NI ELVIS II
This equipment is designed to be used for educational and research purposes and is
not intended for use by the general public. The user is responsible to ensure that the
equipment will be used by technically qualified personnel only.
Caution
QNET ROTARY PENDULUM - User Manual
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