Quanser VoltPAQ-X2 User manual

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Additional Components Required
Make sure your VoltPAQ-X2/X4 Amplier includes the following components:
To complete the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 set up, you will need the following:
Quick Start Guide: VoltPAQ-X2/X4 Linear Power Amplifier
STEP 1
STEP 2
• If you are using the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 to drive a Quanser
experiment, please refer to the particular experiment’s
Quick Start Guide for connection instructions.
• If you intend to use the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 to drive a third
party experiment, please refer to the VoltPAQ-X2/X4
User Manual for connector pinouts and specications.
1. VoltPAQ-X2 or VoltPAQ-X4 Linear Power
Amplier (VoltPAQ-X2 pictured)
2. Main power cord
3. Set of three slow blow fuses - 3A, 250 V, 3AG
(5 fuses supplied with VoltPAQ-X4)
4. Set of two 4-pin DIN to 6-pin DIN motor cables
(4 cables supplied with VoltPAQ-X4)
5. Set of four 2xRCA to 2xRCA cables
(6 cables supplied with VoltPAQ-X4)
6. Quanser Workstation Resources*
(includes User Manual and Quick Start Guide)
Set Up the Hardware
STEP 3
6
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USER MANUAL
VoltPAQ-X2/X4 Amplifier
Set Up and Configuration
Mix and match components and peripherals to suit your education or research needs
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separately to control educational or research-grade plants. Mix and match these peripherals with Quanser plants
and control design software to accelerate control system design and implementation.
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Plug the supplied power cord into the back of the amplier.
1
Set the GAIN switch on the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 to 1X.
This is the default setting used for most devices.
Make sure you turn ON the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 before running
the experiment.
3
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
100 - 120 V~ or
200 - 240 V~
4.6 A
50Hz - 60Hz, Class 1
Fuse: 3.0A, 3AG,
Slow-Blow
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
100 - 120 V~ or
200 - 240 V~
4.6 A
50Hz - 60Hz, Class 1
Fuse: 3.0A, 3AG,
Slow-Blow
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Enabled
Gain 1X 3X
Amplifier Command
Current Sense (1V=1A)
Analog Sensors
±1.5A Max
S1
S2
S3
S4
±12V Power
E-Stop
To Load
Amplifier 0 Amplifier 1
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Amplier does
not power up.
A. Make sure the power cable is rmly connected to the power connector on the back of the amplier.
B. Verify that the fuses are not burnt. If a fuse is burnt, see the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 User Manual for fuse rating and
replacement information.
Motor/actuator is
not being driven.
A. Ensure the Enabled LED for the amplier channel being used is lit green. If the LED is red, consult the next
troubleshooting step. If the LED it not lit at all, consult the rst troubleshooting step.
B. If the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 is being used with a Quanser system, verify that all the connections illustrated in the
User Manual for that Quanser product have been made correctly.
Enabled LED
is red.
A. Verify that the fuses are not burnt. If a fuse is burnt, see the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 User Manual for fuse rating and
replacement information.
B. The amplier might be overheated. Power down the amplier and let it rest for 5 minutes.
C. If the Emergency stop switch (optionally purchased through Quanser) is connected to the amplier, make
sure the red button is in the upper position to enable the amplier. The amplier cannot be enabled when
the button is in the lower position. Twist the button to ensure it is in the enabled position.
No analog
readings from
the amplier.
A. Verify that the Power LED is lit. If this LED is not lit, the amplier is not powered or fuse replacement is required.
Consult the troubleshooting step Amplier does not power up.
B. Ensure the 5-pin mini-DIN analog cable (supplied with Quanser experiment) is rmly connected from the
amplier socket (e.g., S1 & S2 connector) to the sensor on your device (e.g., tachometer).
C. If the VoltPAQ-X2/X4 is being used with a Quanser system, verify that all the connections illustrated in the
User Manual for that Quanser product have been made correctly.
D. Conrm that the Analog Sensors RCA connector on the amplier is connected to the correct analog input
channel on the data acquisition (DAQ) device.
E. Ensure the analog input channels on your data acquisition (DAQ) device are working. Refer to your DAQ User
Manual for information on how to test it.
F. If the sensor is working, then the Analog Sensor Input connector “S1 and S2”, “ S3” or “S4” socket may be
defective. Try using a dierent Analog Sensor Input.