3
SYSTEM SETUP
Caution: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection pro-
vided by the equipment may be impaired.
3.1 Components
To setup the Quanser Aero system, you need the following components:
1. Quanser Aero (USB or Embedded version)
2. High and low-efficiency propellers
3. Propeller adapters
4. Power supply with the following ratings:
• Input Rating: 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.4 A
• Output Rating: 24 V DC, 2.71 A
Note:
Only the power supply provided (AC-DC adapter by Adapter Technology Co Ltd, model ATS065-P241)
should be used with the Quanser Aero
5. Power cable
Note:
Only the power cable provided should be used with the Quanser Aero
Note:
Make sure that the power cable is accessible for disconnection in case of emergency.
Caution: Precaution must be taken during the connection of this equipment to the AC outlet to
make sure the grounding (earthing) is in place, and that the ground wire is not discon-
nected
6. USB 2.0 A/B cable (for QFLEX 2 USB) or jumper wires (for QFLEX 2 Embedded)
3.2 QFLEX 2 USB Hardware Setup
To setup the QFLEX 2 USB follow these steps:
1. The Quanser Aero should have one of the included sets of propellers installed. If the other propellers are
required, follow the procedure for exchanging propellers in Section 3.6
before
connecting power.
2. Connect USB 2.0 cable from back cover of Quanser Aero to an enabled USB 2.0 port on your desktop PC or
laptop.
3. Connect the
Power
connector on the Quanser Aero to the power supply. Ensure the power supply is connected
to a wall outlet using the appropriate power cable.
4. The QFLEX 2 USB driver should install automatically. If not, then you may not have installed all the required
software to support the device including either
QUARC
r
or
Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping Toolkit
r
.
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