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F
24V
2.0A
G
H
24V
2.0A
STEP 6
Testing the QNET Rotary Pendulum
A
Make sure your PC,
NI ELVIS II, and QNET
board are powered ON.
C
Open the LabVIEW VirtuaI Instrument
(*.vi) found under the
G
Slowly raise the pendulum
to the upright position.
When the pendulum is close to
vertical, the controller will activate
and attempt to balance the
pendulum. Immediately release
the pendulum when you feel
the controller engage.
Power on the QNET Rotary
Pendulum by turning the
NI ELVIS II prototyping
board power switch. The
POWER LED next to the
switch should light up.
B
Open the
QNET Resources. The QNET Resources are available for download from
www.ni.com/qnets.
Quick Start
folder
H
The scopes should look similar to those shown here.
Otherwise, consult the troubleshooting section at
Connect the QNET Rotary Pendulum power supply.
External Power
Power on the NI ELVIS II using the power switch on the
back of the unit. The READY and ACTIVE LEDs on the
top NI ELVIS II panel should briefl y light, and the READY
LED stays on.
I
External Power
Quick Start
folder from the
D
E
NI ELVIS II device as shown
Ensure that the
in the NI Measurement &
pendulum is in
Automation Explorer in the
the downward
Device control.
gantry position,
and is perfectly
stationary.
+15V
-15V
+5V
Ensure that the
+15V, -15V, +5V,
+15V
-15V
+5V
and the External
Power LEDs on
the QNET board
are lit.
Rotary Pendulum
Select the device
name to match your
the end
of this
guide.
folder in the
F
Click on the
white arrow
to run the VI.
I
Click on the
STOP button
to stop run-
ning the VI.
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