Distance and Proximity

This is lab 2 of 9 in the course

by Quanser Inc.

This lab explores long-range distance measurement using a sonar sensor, mid- to short-range distance measurement using a Time-of-Flight sensor, and proximity measurement using an infrared proximity sensor. Students complete hands-on activities involving sensor calibration, measurement scatter, and target reflectivity.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Calibrate the output of a sonar in terms of distance.
Characterize Time-of-Flight sensor scatter.
Determine sensor resolution.
Measure target proximity using an infared proximity sensor.
Examine the effect of target reflectivity on sensor output.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Physics I or equivalent
Calculus I or equivalent
Basic LabVIEW Proficiency

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

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LabVIEW

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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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NI ELVIS III Software Bundle (2018 or later)
- LabVIEW (Requires license)
- LabVIEW Real-Time Module (Requires license)
- NI ELVIS III Toolkit

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NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications
Quanser Mechatronic Sensors Board for NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications

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