The National Instruments NI ELVIS II (Part Numbers: 780381-01, 780379-01, 780378-01, 780380-01, and 188432-01) is a compact Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite designed specifically for academic environments. This multifunctional device provides educators and trainers with the means to impart hands-on experimental skills to students in a real-time setting. It integrates 12 essential laboratory instruments, including a digital multimeter, variable power supply, function generator, Bode analyzer, oscilloscope, digital writer, digital reader, impedance analyzer, dynamic signal analyzer, arbitrary waveform generator, and both 2-wire and 3-wire current voltage analyzers. The NI ELVIS II features 8 differential or 16 single-ended analog input channels, achieving a maximum sample rate of 1.25 MS/s for single-channel input and 1 MS/s for multi-channel input, all with 16-bit ADC resolution.

The device utilizes USB plug-and-play technology, allowing seamless connectivity to standard PCs. It comes equipped with a detachable protoboard, enabling students to design and test various circuits using accessible power supplies of +5 V and ±15 V. User-friendly control mechanisms facilitate easy operation for students; dedicated knobs enable voltage adjustments for positive and negative power supplies, and independent controls for frequency and amplitude of the function generator enhance experimentation. The NI ELVIS II also includes two analog output channels for arbitrary waveform generation, making it versatile for various applications.

Weighing 4.2 lb and measuring 14.5 x 11.0 x 3.0 in., this educational tool is engineered for durability and ease of use in laboratory settings. Although the NI ELVIS II has been marked as obsolete by National Instruments, it remains available for purchase and repair through Apex Waves. For detailed documentation, a user manual and maintenance manual can be downloaded. For pricing information, please contact a sales representative directly.