2 System Hardware
2.1 System Schematic
The QNET HVAC provides an integrated amplifier and a communication interface with the NI ELVIS II
amplifier command and sensor readings. The interaction between the different system components on the QNET
HVAC is illustrated in Figure 2.1. The NI ELVIS II
Interface. The NI ELVIS II
the DC Motor.
The schematic given in Figure 2.2 illustrates the main QNET HVAC components and how they interact with the NI
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ELVIS II
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2.2 Hardware Components
The main components comprising the QNET HVAC are labeled in Figure 2.3 and are listed in Table 2.1.
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block reads the angular encoder inputs and commands the power amplifier that drives
Figure 2.1: Interaction between QNET HVAC components
Figure 2.2: Interaction between QNET HVAC components
is interfaced to the PC or laptop via USB link in the QNET HVAC
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for the
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