Quanser QNET Mechatronic Sensors Board for NI ELVIS

Labs for the Quanser QNET Mechatronic Sensors Board

by Quanser Inc.

This set of labs teach and demonstrate the fundamentals of interfacing with a variety of sensors commonly used in mechatronic systems, including pressure, flex, infrared, visible light, magnetism and temperature sensors; and techniques and limitations of their practical applications. Through theory and exercises, students will learn how to collect data from sensors, calibrate sensors, and use sensors to identify the natural frequency of material.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students learn the fundamentals of common mechatronic sensors, including data collection, callibration, and real-world application.
Students perform hands-on experiments to control and study the characteristics of common mechatronic sensors

COURSE ALIGNMENT

Level	University
Topic	Mechatronics Fundamentals
Style	Laboratory
Prerequisite Skills	Basic Physics

Included Course Labs

SWITCH DEBOUNCE ANALYSIS

Students learn the concept of switch debounce, and complete an exercise to use the NI ELVISmx Oscilloscope to measure the debounce of the micro switch and push button.

SWITCHES AND LEDS

Students learn about the operation of different types of of switches and LEDs. They complete exercises to take data from and analyze optical, micro, and push button switches, and use the switches to control LEDs.

TEMPERATURE SENSORS

Students learn about different temperature sensors and the operation of the thermister on the board, and then complete an exercise to collect temperature data and calibrate the thermister to a specification.

ENCODER

Students learn about the operation of a rotary incremental encoder, and complete an exercise to collect data, analyze the A, B, and I signals, and calibrate the encoder to a specification.

MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR

Students complete an exercise to collect angular position data from a magnetic field sensor and calibrate it to match a specification.

OPTICAL POSITION

Students complete an exercise to collect angular position data from an optical sensor and calibrate it to match a specification.

SONAR SENSOR

Students complete an exercise to collect position data from a sonar sensor, and calibrate it to meet a specification.

INFRARED SENSOR

Students complete an exercise to collect position data from an infrared sensor, and calibrate it to match a specification.

POTENTIOMETER

Students complete an exercise to collect voltage data from a potentiometer, and calibrate it to match a specification for the relationship between rotation and voltage.

PIEZO SENSOR

Students complete an exercise to collect vibration data from a piezo sensor and find the natural frequency of a plastic band.

PRESSURE SENSOR

Students complete an exercise to collect data from and calibrate a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is used to measure the change in pressure in a container caused by moving the position of a plunger.

STRAIN GAGE WITH FLEXIBLE LINK

Students complete an exercise to collect data from a strain gauge, calibrate it, and find the natural frequency of the flexible link it's measuring.

SENSOR PROPERTIES

Students learn about various sensor properties that are often found in technical specifications, such as resolution and range.

Requirements

LabVIEW

LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights. Learn more

Quanser QNET Mechatronic Sensors Add-On Board

This add on for the NI ELVIS steps students through the physical properties of the 10 most commonly used analog and digital sensors to help them evaluate sensors for future applications. The board features four digital sensors: push button, single-pole double-throw (SPDT) microswitch; transmissive... Learn more

NI ELVIS II/II+

The NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) is a versatile laboratory platform that enables educators to teach over 20 different courses across science and engineering departments. The NI ELVIS integrates 12 common lab instruments including an oscilloscope, function... Learn more

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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LabVIEW 2014 or Later (requires license)
LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module (requires license)
NI ELVISmx 14.0 or Later - Download

Required Hardware

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NI ELVIS II or II+ - View Specifications, View User Manual
Quanser QNET Mechatronic Sensors Add-On Board

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