Where to Start with NI ELVIS
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1. 1 Ensure that the DAQ device is properly installed and configured in MAX and that the benchtop workstation is powered on Launch the NI ELVIS Instrument Launcher by selecting Start Programs National Instruments NI ELVIS 3 0 NI ELVIS Click the Configure button to launch the Configure Hardware dialog box 3 Note If there is an error the Configure button is the only button enabled National Instruments Corporation A Where to Start with NI ELVIS 4 Select the DAQ device that is cabled to the NI ELVIS hardware from the DAQ Device control If only one DAQ device is detected inside the computer this device is selected by default 5 Click the Check button in the Communications portion of the window to verify communication with the NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation 6 Ifthe configuration attempt is successful a message appears in the Status window indicating that the NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation has been detected and configured If the attempt fails an error message appears and the message in the Status window indicates that the configuration attempt has failed 7 Ifthe computer initializes the NI ELVIS hardware through the selected DAQ device the NI ELVIS software is now configured You can now begin to use NI ELVIS If the configuration attempt fails follow the recommendation given in the error dialog or return to the DAQ Device control and select a different device Tip You can click the Reset button available2. b Slide the connector end of the prototyping board into the female connector on the benchtop workstation c Gently rock the board to ease it into place It may be a tight fit but do not force the board into place Slide the prototyping board into the prototyping board mounting bracket Connect the AC DC power supply to the NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation Connect the power cord to the AC DC power supply connector Plug the power cord into the wall outlet Power on the NI ELVIS hardware by first placing the workstation power switch in the On position and then placing the prototype board power switch in the On position The system LED and the prototyping board power LEDs on the benchtop workstation should be lit and all three DC Power Supplies LEDs on the prototyping board should be lit 3 Note Ifthe LEDs are not lit the device is not receiving power Check that the power cord is connected and that the power source is functioning properly NI ELVIS is now installed You are ready to configure the NI ELVIS software Configuring the NI ELVIS Software Hardware The NI ELVIS software includes a set of software instruments referred to as the NI ELVIS soft front panel SFP instruments as well as LabVIEW Express VIs and SignalExpress steps to program NI ELVIS in these environments To use the SFP instruments you must set up the DAQ device to communicate with the benchtop workstation To do this complete the following steps
3. QI 1 Laptop Computer 4 NI USB M Series Device Power Cord 2 USB Cable 5 Shielded Cable to M Series Device 3 NI USB M Series with Mass Termination Device 6 NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation Figure 2 Parts Locator Diagram for NI ELVIS Laptop System National Instruments Corporation 5 Where to Start with NI ELVIS 1 Benchtop Workstation Power Switch 4 Prototyping Board Mounting Bracket 2 AC DC Power Supply Connector 5 Kensington Security Slot 3 68 Pin DAQ Device Connector Figure 3 Back View of NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation You are now ready to install the NI ELVIS software and hardware Installing the NI ELVIS Software and Hardware Refer to Figures through 3 as you complete the installation process 1 Insert the NI ELVIS software CD 2 Click the Install option in the installation window that appears Follow the setup instructions 3 When prompted to reboot power off the computer 4 Ensure that the power switch on the back of the benchtop workstation is switched to the off position 5 Use the 68 pin cable to connect the DAQ device to the benchtop workstation 3 Note When using a two connector M Series DAQ device you must connect the cable to Connector 0 on the M Series DAQ device Where to Start with NI ELVIS 6 ni com Install the prototyping board by completing the following steps a Position the large opening in the prototyping board over the prototyping board mounting bracket
4. on this dialog box even after you have completed configuring the DAQ device Click this button when you want to reset the NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation using software The DAQ device does not reset Refer to the NI ELVIS Online Help and NI Educational Virtual Instrumentation Suite NI ELVIS Hardware User Manual for more information about using the NI ELVIS instruments within LabVIEW or SignalExpress or for more information about NI ELVIS features National Instruments NI ni com and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni com lega1 for more information about National Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your software the patents txt file on your CD or ni com patents 2003 2006 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved 373292E 01 Apr06
5. Where to Start with NI ELVIS The National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite NI ELVIS is a LabVIEW based design and prototyping environment for university science and engineering laboratories NI ELVIS reduces the cost of lab equipment while reinforcing theory through hands on learning This document explains how to set up and configure NI ELVIS NI ELVIS has the following features e Open platform combining the NI ELVIS workstation industry standard LabVIEW software and NI data acquisition devices DAQ e A digital multimeter DMM oscilloscope function generator variable power supply Bode analyzer digital signal analyzer arbitrary waveform generator digital reader digital writer impedance analyzer two wire current voltage analyzer and three wire current voltage analyzer e Flexibility to implement a system at a variety of curricula levels Conventions The following conventions are used in this document The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item and select Options from the last dialog box This icon denotes a tip which alerts you to advisory information This icon denotes a caution which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash 3 This icon denotes a note which alerts you to i
6. ces Getting Started Guide DAQ Getting Started Guide E M Series DAQ device documentation You can download NI documents from ni com manuals 2 ni com Unpacking The NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation and the NI ELVIS Prototyping Board ship in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic damage Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on the NI ELVIS hardware UN Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors To avoid such damage in handling the workstation and prototyping board take the following precautions e Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object e Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the workstation or prototyping board from the package Remove the hardware from the package and inspect it for loose components or any sign of damage Contact NI if the hardware appears damaged in any way Store the benchtop workstation and the prototyping board in the antistatic envelopes when not in use Installing NI ELVIS This section describes how to install LabVIEW and NI DAQmx and the NI ELVIS software and hardware Installing LabVIEW and NI DAQmx 3 Note Ifyou have NI DAQmx 8 1 or later LabVIEW 7 1 or later and an E M Series DAQ device installed proceed to Installing the NI ELVIS Software and Hardware Complete the following steps 1 Install LabVIEW 7 1 or later according to the instructions on the CD and the LabVIEW Rel
7. ease Notes 2 Install NI DAQmx version 8 1 or later according to the instructions on the CD which is included with the DAQ device You can also install NI DAQm x from ni com downloads UN Caution Itis important to install NI DAQm x before installing the DAQ device to ensure that the device is properly detected National Instruments Corporation 3 Where to Start with NI ELVIS 3 When prompted to reboot power off the computer 4 Install the DAQ device according to the instructions in the NJ DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide or DAQ Getting Started Guide depending on your application Power on the computer 6 Use Measurement and Automation Explorer MAX to verify and configure the DAQ device To configure the device in MAX refer to the NI DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide or DAQ Getting Started Guide available at ni com manual1s or the Measurement amp Automation Explorer Help for NI DAQmx available by selecting Help Help Topics NI DAQmx MAX Help for NI DAQmx For operating system specific installation and troubleshooting instructions refer to the Hardware Installation Configuration Troubleshooter page at ni com support daq eS 1 Desktop Computer 3 Shielded Cable to M Series Device 2 68 Pin M Series DAQ Device 4 NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation Figure 1 Parts Locator Diagram for NI ELVIS Desktop Systems Where to Start with NI ELVIS 4 ni com RY CDSS s Dep fi
8. mportant information bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software such as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names and hardware labels 7 NATIONAL p INSTRUMENTS italic monospace Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept Italic text also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you must supply Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the keyboard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions What You Need to Get Started To set up and use NI ELVIS you need the following items CL Hardware NI ELVIS Benchtop Workstation NI ELVIS Prototyping Board 68 pin E M Series data acquisition device 68 pin E M Series cable NI ELVIS AC DC power supply Computer B Note Refer to the NMI Educational Virtual Instrumentation Suite NI ELVIS Hardware User Manual for a complete list of supported devices Where to Start with NI ELVIS Q Software LabVIEW 7 1 or later NI DAQmx 8 1 or later NI ELVIS software CD Q Documentation Where to Start with NI ELVIS NI Educational Virtual Instrumentation Suite NI ELVIS Hardware User Manual NI DAQmx for USB Devi
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