Introduction - Quanser QNET 2.0 HVAC User Manual

1 Introduction

The Quanser QNET 2.0 HVAC Board for NI ELVIS II, pictured in Figure 1.1, is a versatile system designed to teach
and demonstrate a variety of HVAC based experiments. The system is driven by an array of resistors as a heater and
a high quality brushless fan. There are a total of six high accuracy temperature sensors along the heating channel
that can be used for a variety of heat flow experiments. The setup is completed by additional ambient and heating
chamber temperature sensors.
Main QNET HVAC features:
• Compact and complete HVAC system for NI ELVIS II
• High air flow brushless DC fan
• Six high-accuracy temperature sensors along the heating channel
• Built-in ambient temperature sensor
• Built-in PWM amplifier
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 HVAC - User Manual
Figure 1.1: Quanser QNET 2.0 HVAC Board for NI ELVIS II
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