The National Instruments NI ELVIS (Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite), offered under part numbers 778606-02, 778748-02, 777448-63, 778606-03, and 189323D-01, is an advanced platform designed for academic environments, facilitating a wide array of experiments and design tests in a virtual setting. This versatile suite provides essential tools for data acquisition and control, enabling users to analyze data and visualize results effectively. The included software features a graphical user interface (GUI) that simplifies hardware interactions.

The NI ELVIS comes equipped with a range of essential hardware components, including arbitrary waveform generators, function generators, and oscilloscopes. The arbitrary waveform generator supports 2 analog output channels with maximum frequencies determined by the analog output rate divided by ten, and offers a resolution of either 12 or 16 bits, depending on the specific data acquisition (DAQ) device in use. The oscilloscope specifications vary based on the installed DAQ device, providing flexibility in measurement capabilities. Additionally, the frequency generator operates across five ranges from 5 Hz to 250 kHz and allows for an offset range of ±5 V and 10 V for amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM).

Designed for comprehensive technical applications, the NI ELVIS integrates DC power supplies of +15 V, -15 V, and +5 V, along with 8-bit digital input/output (DIO) channels. The suite weighs 9 pounds and measures 12.5 × 12.0 × 5 inches, making it suitable for both classroom and lab settings. It also includes variations specifically tailored for educational purposes, including bundles compatible with the PCI-6251 (part number 778748-02) and USB-6251 (part number 777448-63), as well as standalone workstations (part numbers 778606-02 and 189323D-01) or an education-only workstation (part number 778606-03). Each unit is backed by a three-year warranty, ensuring reliability and support. Comprehensive manuals and documentation are readily available for download, enhancing the user experience and facilitating effective utilization of the NI ELVIS suite.