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6.1.2 ELVIS II Setup Procedure
Follow these instructions to setup a QNET board on an ELVIS II:
Caution: Do NOT make the following connections while power is supplied to the hardware!
Caution: The unit is provided with a grounded cord to be used with a properly grounded outlet only, this
is a safety feature, do not disable it
1. Place the small opening on the front of the QNET board over the mounting bracket on the NI ELVIS II.
2. Slide the PCI connector of the QNET module end into the female connector on the NI ELVIS II. Make sure it is
connected properly.
3. Connect the ELVIS II power cable.
4. Connect the ELVIS II USB cable to the PC.
5. Connect the supplied QNET transformer to the QNET power jack on the QNET module.
6. Connect the myoelectric sensor and grounding straps.
7. Power the NI ELVIS II by turning ON the System Power Switch on the rear panel.
8. Turn ON the Prototyping Board Power switch, ID #2 shown in Figure 6.6.
Caution: Take extra care when powering the QNET module to avoid causing any damage!
9. The Power and Ready LEDs of the NI ELVIS II unit should be lit as shown in Figure 6.7.
10. As pictured in Figure 6.8, verify that the +15V, -15V, and +5V LEDs on the QNET module are lit. They indicate
that the board has been properly connected to the ELVIS unit.
Figure 6.7: Ready and Power LEDs on NI ELVIS II
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