eTCB

Electronics Trainer Circuit Board

What is eTCB?

The eTCB System consists of the custom-built trainer board (eTCB) that works with National Instruments’ ELVIS (Electronics Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite) and a personal computer for students to perform DC/AC lab experiments.

What is the purpose of eTCB?

Perform DC/AC lab experiments Work with real components and real circuits Measure real electrical quantities, so students to

not need to rely exclusively on simulation Perform measurements and develop industry-

relevant experience Offer a flexible, practical and cost effective lab

environment

Delmar Learning and National Instruments:

eTCB is a product that supports National Instruments’ ELVIS workstation

If your institution has invested in, or is considering the ELVIS system, eTCB can help enhance instruction and retention in the DC/AC circuit portion of your curriculum.

NI Data Acquisition Board Workstation and Proto-board

MechatronicsCircuits Control Design Communications

DMMOscilloscopeFunctionGenerator ARB DSABode

AnalyzerPowerSupply

Instrumentation Signal Processing

NI ELVIS (Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite)

NI ELVIS is…

What is the eTCB system? eTCB board

eTCB software (this is packaged w/board)

eTCB lab manual w/over 30 experiments Sold separately, or in bundles with board

eTCB board on ELVIS box

How is eTCB set up?

1.PC, 2.DAQ Device, 3.DAQ Cable, 4.eTCB Board, 5.NI ELVIS Workstation, 6.eTCB Lab Manual

What do I need to run eTCB?

System Requirements To set up and use the eTCB System, the following are required: The eTCB (Trainer Board) The eTCB Software The eTCB Lab Manual The National Instrument’s EVLIS workstation, data acquisition

board, and LabView 7.0 or later A computer

Windows NT/2000/ME/XP Recommended 1280 X 1024 resolution with true color 128 MB RAM CD-ROM drive One PCI or PCMCIA card slot

Academic Pricing - ELVIS

• NI ELVIS/PCI-6251 M series bundle $1,995 $1,495– Includes workstation, NI protoboard, PCI DAQ board, 2M shielded cable, NI ELVIS CD

• NI ELVIS/DAQCard-6062E laptop bundle $2,260 $1,695– Includes workstation, NI protoboard, PCMCIA DAQ board, 2M shielded cable, NI ELVIS CD

• LabVIEW software ( required to run NI ELVIS )– Single seat Full Development System $495– 10-User Teaching license $1495

• Annual maintenance $395– Department Teaching license $4995

• Annual maintenance $995• Unlimited installations within one department

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Academic Pricing - eTCB

Trainer Board $265.95 list / $199.50 net Includes software to run eTCB

Lab Manual $37.95 list / $28.50 net

How can I get more information?

For more information on eTCB:

•Contact your local Delmar Learning sales representative •Call one of our sales members at 1-800-645-3565•Visit www.delmarlearning.com/etcb on the web

For more information on National Instruments’ ELVIS:

Visit http://www.ni.com/academic/ni_elvis/ltb.htm