National Instruments for Academics with LabVIEW, Multisim, UltiBoard and ELVIS for Students, researchers and educators.

1. Prepared By
SHAIK AMANULLA

2. CONTENTS
 INTRODUCTION
 NI LabVIEW
 LabVIEW Basics
 LabVIEW Environment
 NI Multisim & NI Ultiboard
 NI ELVIS
 NI Multisim Integrated with NI LabVIEW
 NI LabVIEW Academy
 LabVIEW Application Areas
 Buy LabVIEW
 MARKETING STRATEGY
 Importance of NI in Renewable Energy
 CONCUSION

3. INTRODUCTION
 National Instruments Corporation is an American multinational
company with international operation and was founded in 1976.
 NI headquarters in Austin, Texas , U.S .
 NI is a producer of automated test equipment and virtual
instrumentation software.
 Common applications include data acquisition, instrument control
and machine vision.
 NI products are like LABVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, PXI, DAQ,
cRIO, TestStand and roboRio.
 The NI Electronics Workbench Group is responsible for
electronic circuit design software NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard.
 In 2012, the company sold products to more than 35,000
companies with revenues of $ 1.12 billion USD.

4. NI LabVIEW
 LabVIEW is a Software or virtual instrument that has been built
specifically for engineers and scientists with intent of making them
more productive and ensuring that they have all the tools they need
to develop prototype, design and build their applications.
 LabVIEW is a programming environment used by engineers and
scientists around the world to tackle both simple and complex
challenges across a variety of industries.
 LabVIEW concepts are as follows
Acquiring, saving and lodging data
Find and use math and complex analysis functions
Work with data types, such as arrays and clusters
Displaying and printing results.

5. LabVIEW Basics
Core LabVIEW Concepts:
1. LabVIEW Environment Basics: Examine the most important
building blocks for any LabVIEW application, including front
panel, block diagram, plaettes, controls and indicators.
2. Graphical Programming Basics: See how to connect functions
and work with a variety of data types when constructing
applications.
3. Common Tools: view a collection of important tools and
common user functions that all users should know.
4. Debugging Tools: Learn how to use simple tools and technique
to understand the behavior of code and address problems or
bugs.

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Programming in LabVIEW
1. Data Structures: arrays, clusters and enumerated data
2. Execution Structures: While loops, For loops and Case
structures
3. Passing Data between loop iterations: shift registers
4. Handling Errors: error handling and error clusters
 Finding Examples and Getting Help
a. Finding Examples: Example Finder and ni.com/code
b. Using the LabVIEW Help: Context help and LV help
c. Online Help Resources: Knowledge Base and forums
d. Getting additional help: help from a LabVIEW expert

7. Lab VIEW Environment
 LabVIEW is a graphical programming language uses icons instead of lines of
text to create applications. It uses data flow programming, where the flow of
data determines execution order.
 In every LabVIEW application, there is a general pattern of first acquiring
data, analyzing and processing the data, and then presenting the data in a report
or on a graph.
 Acquire: NI is a global leader in PC based data (Analog/Digital) acquisition.
LabVIEW provides a single programming interface resulting in a seamless
hardware and software integration.
 Analyze: LabVIEW software has more than 600 built-in functions for signal
synthesis, frequency analysis, probability, math, curve fitting, interpolation,
digital signal processing, application specific processing for sound and
vibration, machine vision, RF/communications and more.
 Present: After you acquire and perform analysis on your data, you likely need
to present your data. LabVIEW graphical development environment includes
hundreds of built-in functions and tools for data presentation.

8. NI Multisim & Ultiboard
 NI Multisim & Ultiboard is world’s most popular software for
learning electronics and having 1,80,000 industrial and
academic users. It includes as follows:
 Multisim simulation and capture
 Ultiboard PCB layout
 Multisim MCU Module controller simulation
Multisim software integrates powerful SPICE simulation and
schematic capture entry into highly intuitive electronics lab on
the PC. NI provides software that has become a teaching and
learning tool of choice for thousands of educators.

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 Multisim (Simulation & Capture):
Multisim is an intuitive, drag-and-drop schematic capture
and simulation program that educators and students can use
to create complete circuits containing both analog and digital
components. It also adds microcontroller unit co-simulation
capabilities, so you can include an MCU, programming in
assembly code, within your SPICE-model circuit.
 Ultiborad ( PCB Layout) :
With Ultiboard, students can gain exposure to the physical
implementation and manufacturing of circuits on PCBs.
Students can import the Multisim schematic into Ultiboard
with a single mouse click.

10. NI ELVIS
 The NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite
(ELVIS) gives you modular teaching platform to build the right
lab experience for your course.
An Ecosystem of partners and teaching Solutions: Save
space, cost and time with our flexible and extensible ecosystem
of application-specific products by leading partners in
education and technology.
Industry Relevant Technology: Integrated into NI ELVIS is
the same NI Data Acquisition (DAQ) device used by industry.
12 Integrated Instruments in 1 Device: Build technical
expertise with oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function
generator, dynamic signal analyzer , and more.

11. NI Multisim Integrated with NI LabVIEW

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1. Multisim- Schematics: Easy-to-use schematics, simple click
and drag, 3D animated parts and wire drag without breaking
connections.
2. Multisim- Virtual Breadboard: Breadboard techniques,
synchronized with schematic and Wiring report for NI ELVIS
(step 5)
3. Multisim- Simulation: 13,000+part library, 22+ NI ELVIS
Virtual instruments, Microcontroller simulation.
4. Ultiboard- PCB Layout: Integrated with Multisim, Flexible
interface, 3D view, Design rule check and Built-in
autorouting.
5. NI ELVIS- Test: Instrumentation, Data acquisition and
prototyping
6. LabVIEW- Compare: Automatically import like Multisim
virtual data and NI ELVIS measured data. Compare ideal and
real data.

13. NI LabVIEW Academy
The NI LabVIEW Academy program
 The NI LabVIEW Academy program provides a classroom curriculum
package to academic institutions and supports both credit and noncredit
courses.
 After completing the LabVIEW Academy program, students have the
opportunity, knowledge, and tools to attempt the Certified LabVIEW
Associate Developer (CLAD) exam free of charge. Each student enrolled
in the course will also receive a full version of LabVIEW Student Edition
for free (6 months).
Benefits:
 University receives course package
 University is recognized as an official LabVIEW Academy
 Each student graduating from the course may attempt the CLAD for free
of charge, at the campus
 Each student enrolled receives a full version of LabVIEW student
edition.

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NI LabVIEW Academy Requirements
 Curriculum of at least 30 hours, covering all requirements of
CLAD exam.
 All instructors are CLAD certified.
 Using data acquisition hardware- at least 1 per 2 students.
 Academic Site LabVIEW license with active SSP.
 Teaching materials: either localized into your language and
approved by NI, or using LabVIEW core materials directly.
 Classroom with PCs and internet connection.

16. LabVIEW Application Areas
 Acquiring Data and Process Signals: Measure any
sensor, perform advanced analysis, display data and
custom user interfaces.
 Automating Test and Validation Systems: Automate
the validation and control multiple instruments.
 Academic Teaching: Apply an interactive, hands-on
approach to learning, combine algorithm design with
real time data measurements.
 Instrument Control: Automated data collection,
analyze and display signals.
 Embedded Monitoring and Control Systems: Reuse
ASCI C and HDL code, prototype with FPGA technology.
 Wireless System Prototyping: SDR algorithm
prototyping, single design environment for FPGAs.

17. Buy LabVIEW
Which LabVIEW Edition is Right for you?
 The LabVIEW software portfolio offers a variety of options to
ensure are using the edition most suited for your needs. Explore the
three core development systems designed to scale from basic data
acquisition to professional software development.
 Additionally, see NI software suites that combine the right tools to
build design, test, and control applications.
1. LabVIEW Base(Basic I/O): Starts at INR 25,000
2. LabVIEW Full (Analysis and Signal Processing): Starts at
INR 50,000
1. LabVIEW Professional (Development and Code Validation): Starts
at INR 3,68,000
2. NI software Suites (Specific application areas): Starts at INR13,900

18. Marketing Strategy
 Our main customers of NI LabVIEW Academy are Engineering
Institutes and Research Institutes in India.
 NI academic program is for students, professors (R&D) and also
for educators.
 Students belongs to graduation and post graduation can use this
LabVIEW Academy to complete their innovative project works of
any stream with engineering background.
 In India, The total Engineering colleges are 6430 as of now. In
that, Tamil Nadu has 1027, Maharashtra has 799, Andhra Pradesh
has 498, Haryana has 342 and Rajasthan has 325 engineering
colleges majorly.
 Till now, There are only 74 Engineering colleges (South India) are
registered as LabVIEW Academy schools.
 There are much scope to introduce the LabVIEW Academy to
Engineering colleges and Research Institutes in India.

19.  Product: LabVIEW Academy
 Price: available in online
(Price will be vary as per their
application)
 Promotion: By conducting
seminars, presentations and
workshops.
 Place: Engineering colleges
and Research Institutes.

20. Importance of NI in Renewable Energy
 Renewable Energy is an area of significant investment and
importance of future generations. The ability to develop
technology that harness energy from wind, solar and water,
and other renewable sources defines the future generations
of technology.
 The engineers and scientists who are solving these
challenges are today are using National Instruments
technologies to develop and deliver tomorrow’s solutions of
sustainable environment.
 Research for renewable energy is presenting new and
exciting technologies that offers ways to increase the
efficiency and viability of wind power, solar energy, and
fuel cell technology.

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Solar Energy: Solar energy technologies, which harness the
sun’s energy to generate electrical power, represent some of
the fast growing sources of renewable energy on the market
today.
 Engineers and scientists worldwide are collaborating to lower
the material costs of solar cells, increase the production
efficiency of solar power plants, and create innovative
solutions for applications based on Photovoltaic (PV) and
solar thermal technology.
 NI offers a complete platform of tools and technologies that
facilitate and increase the productivity of theses efforts.
a. Solar Panel Validation and Verification
b. Solar Control and Monitoring
c. Photovoltaic Test and Manufacturing
d. Solar Manufacturing

22. Conclusion
 LabVIEW Academy uses a blended learning model that combines face-
to-face teaching with engaging content and hands-on exercises. This
model prepares students for the demands of industry and higher
education in engineering, computer science and other fields.
 LabVIEW is the best software to students to design their innovative
projects in their academics.
 A lot of Engineering colleges are not aware of LabVIEW. It is the best
time to introduce LabVIEW Academy to them for their best future of
students and industry.
 LabVIEW is not only for Students and also for professors, Who are
doing advance research in their specializations.
 LabVIEW is useful for educators to train the graduated students to
meet the demands of future industry needs.
 I concluded, LabVIEW is the best software for students, researchers
and educators to develop prototype, design and build their
applications. It also improves their career opportunities and meet the
huge demands of industry.

23. References
1. http://www.ni.com/getting-started/labview-
basics/environment
2. http://www.ni.com/multisim/student-edition/
3. http://www.ni.com/ni-elvis/
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Instruments
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_educatio
n_in_India
6. http://www.ni.com/academic/labview_academy.htm
7. http://www.ni.com/renewableenergy/