Lab 1: Introduction to NI ELVIS Computer-Based Instrumentation

This is lab 1 of 7 in the course

by Dr. Petru A. COTFAS, Dr. Daniel T. COTFAS, Dr. Doru URSUTIU, and Dr. Cornel SAMOILA | Transilvania University of Brasov

This lab introduces the idea of a computer-based instrument through building a simple instrument using the NI ELVIS II workstation and controlling it with a LabVIEW program. This lab also gives a short tutorial for LabVIEW programming.

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STUDENT MATERIALS

Downloadable lab manual
LabVIEW VI's needed for completing labs are included in download

SKILLS REQUIRED

None

Requirements

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

LabVIEW

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

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software Download Academic Software, Learn About Software Licensing

LabVIEW 2014 or Later (requires license)
NI ELVISmx 14.0 or Later - Download

Required Hardware Purchase Engineering Education Products

NI ELVIS II or II+ - View Specifications, View User Manual
Digital multimeter (DMM)
Digital voltmeter (DMM[V]) Digital ammeter (DMM[A]) Required components include
5.6 kΩ resistor, R1,R2 and R3 LM335 temperature sensor