Lab 3: Interfacing Basic Sensors

This is lab 3 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 illustrates how LabVIEW and NI ELVIS II can be used for studying different kinds of sensors. For this lab, a light sensor and a dual-axis accelerometer are used.

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STUDENT MATERIALS

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

SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic understanding of LabVIEW and ELVIS II

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

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)
NI ELVISmx 14.0 or Later - Download

Required Hardware

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NI ELVIS II or II+ - View Specifications, View User Manual
TSL230R—light-to-frequency converter from Parallax, Inc.
Memsic 2125—dual-axis accelerometer from Parallax, Inc.
Mobile prototyping board
Protractor
Two 220 Ω resistors