Introduction - Quanser QNET 2.0 VTOL User Manual

1 Introduction

The Quanser QNET 2.0 Vertical Take-Off and Landing Board for NI ELVIS II, pictured in Figure 1.1, is a versatile
system designed to teach and demonstrate a variety of VTOL based experiments. The system is driven using a high
air flow DC fan attached to a solid aluminum link. A Single-ended rotary encoder is used to measure the angular
positon of the VTOL link.
Main QNET VTOL features:
• Compact and complete vertical take-off and landing system for NI ELVIS II
• High air flow DC fan
• High-resolution optical encoder mounted on pivot
• Built-in current sense and digital tachometer
• Built-in PWM amplifier
Figure 1.1: Quanser QNET 2.0 Vertical Take-Off and Landing 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
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