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The NI ELVIS educational design and simulation platform is ideal for teaching measurements in the classroom. You can easily connect to a variety of signals and sensors or take advantage of the twelve built-in instruments. Integration with NI LabVIEW and NI Multisim makes the NI ELVIS an even more powerful platform.
Labs and other curriculum that use NI ELVIS to interactively teach concepts are available for download. In addition, products from National Instruments’s partners further extend the scope of topics which can be taught effectively with the NI ELVIS.
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Curriculum Download labs and additional curriculum developed for NI ELVIS II |
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Technical Resources Find useful resources and get started with NI ELVIS II |
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NI ELVIS II Guided Tour |
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Buy NI ELVIS II/II+ Get purchasing details on this complete measurement solution |
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Curriculum
Download the following curriculum to teach measurement and instrumentation in your classroom. Each lab includes step-by-step instructions and LabVIEW code.
Introduction to NI ELVIS, NI Multisim and NI LabVIEW
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Download courseware created by Professor Barry Paton, containing eleven chapters that introoduces those who are new to the NI ELVIS platform to the many features and possibilities that exist in both hardware and software allowing for easy transition from theory to real-world application. Download Now. |
Strain Measurement Lab
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Learn concepts related to the strain gauge. Compare theoretical and actual values of stress and displacement. View now. |
Heart Rate Monitor Lab
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This lab introduces the student to the Vernier Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor. Each heartbeat detected triggers a 3-volt signal which can be measured with NI ELVIS II. View now. |
Light Sensor Lab
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This lab introduces the student to the Vernier Light Sensor and teaches concepts in light intensity. The Light Sensor Lab VI acquires a voltage from the sensor and converts that to lux, the unit measuring illuminance. View Now. |
Detect Position Lab
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This lab introduces the student to the Vernier Motion Detector Sensor and teaches concepts in displacement. Ultrasonic sound waves travel to the object being measured, bounce off the object, and return to the Motion Detector. View Now. |
Detect Velocity Lab
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The Velocity Detector Lab builds upon the Detect Position Lab. Use analog and counter channels to calculate the time it takes for sound waves to travel from the transducer to the object to be measured. Then use math functions in software to calculate other parameters, like velocity, and display them on a graph. View Now. |
Drop Counter Lab
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This lab introduces the student to the Vernier Drop Counter Sensor. The Drop Counter VI uses a simple counter task to count the number of drops that pass through the sensor during titrations. View Now. |
Temperature Measurement Lab
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This lab introduces the student to the thermistor, a common sensor for measuring temperature. It also offers an introduction to the ELVIS II Variable Power Supply. View Now. |
Webcast
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Teaching Measurement and Instrumentation with the New NI ELVIS II and NI LabVIEW This webcast on sensor connectivity for measurement and instrumentation focuses on the trends in engineering education and how the new NI ELVIS II fits and adapts to these trends. It includes demonstrations on the NI ELVIS II showcasing built-in instruments and featuring sensors from Vernier. View Now. |
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What's New with NI ELVIS II+? Learn about the latest addition to the NI ELVIS family with NI ELVIS II+ featuring a 100MS/s oscilloscope. Discover how the new features make this platform an ideal platform for hands-on learning. View Now |
Technical Resources
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NI ELVIS II Guided Tour
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Watch this step-by-step guided tour to see NI ELVIS II hardware in detail and learn the areas where it can be applied. View Now. |
Buy NI ELVIS II
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Purchase the NI ELVIS II/II+ today or contact National Instruments to discuss placing an order |
Frequently Asked Questions
Other than ELVISmx, what software does NI provide? |
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| NI ELVIS II/II+ Basic Bundles includes LabVIEW and can be programmed with DAQmx VIs. The hardware can also be used with NI LabVIEW SignalExpress and is tightly integrated with NI Multisim to teach circuit concepts. | |
Can the ELVIS protoboard be used with the NI ELVIS II? |
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| Yes, the old protoboard is compatible with NI ELVIS II. | |
Are there any existing programs I can leverage in my classroom? |
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| National Instruments offers free downloadable curriculum for NI ELVIS II/II+ covering a variety of topics. | |
What types of sensors and signals can I use with NI ELVIS II/II+? |
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| You can connect to input and output sensors, whether traditional or custom. Vernier offers numerous sensors such as the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor, Light Sensor, and Motion Detector. | |
How do I connect sensors to the NI ELVIS II/II+? |
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| You can create custom circuits on the prototyping board. Vernier offers Analog and Digital Protoboard Connectors to interface with their sensors. | |
Where can I find more information on Vernier and NI ELVIS? |
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| Please visit the NI ELVIS page on Vernier's website. |
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