LabVIEW Core 1

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What You Need To Get Started
LabVIEW Core 1 Course Manual
LabVIEW Core 1 Exercise Manual
LabVIEW Core 1 Course CD
Multifunction DAQ device
GPIB interface
DAQ Signal Accessory, wires, and cable
NI Instrument Simulator and power supply
Serial and GPIB cables
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Computer running
LabVIEW 2009 or later
and Windows 2000 or later
LabVIEW Core 1 Course Manual
LabVIEW Core 1 Exercise Manual
LabVIEW Core 1 Course CD
Multifunction DAQ device
GPIB interface
DAQ Signal Accessory, wires, and cable
NI Instrument Simulator and power supply
Serial and GPIB cables
File Locations
The course installer places the course files in the following
location:
Root Directory
Exercises
<or>
Solutions
LabVIEW
Core 1
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Root Directory
Exercises
<or>
Solutions
LabVIEW
Core 1
Instructional Methods
Quizzes
Demonstrations
Concept
Exercise
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Topic
Lecture
Development
Exercise
Getting The Most Out Of This Course
Ask questions!
Experiment with hands-on exercises to understand the
methods used
Explore solutions
Implementations explore a possible solutionyou may find
a better one
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Ask questions!
Experiment with hands-on exercises to understand the
methods used
Explore solutions
Implementations explore a possible solutionyou may find
a better one
Courses
New User
LabVIEW Core 1
LabVIEW Core 2
Experienced User
LabVIEWCore 3
Managing Software
Engineering in LabVIEW
LabVIEW OOP System
Design
Advanced Architectures
in LabVIEW
Skills learned:
LabVIEW environment
navigation
Dataflow programming
Use of common design
techniques
Event driven programming
Programmatic UI control
Skills learned:
Modular application
development
Structured design and
development practices
Inter-application
communication and
connectivity techniques
Skills learned:
Manage a LabVIEW project from
design to deployment
Object-oriented programming for
LabVIEW
Develop scalable applications and
reusable code
Advanced design patterns for LabVIEW
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Certifications
Certified LV Associate
Developer Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW environment
knowledge
Certified LabVIEW
Developer Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW application
development expertise
Certified LabVIEW
Architect Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW application
development mastery
Skills learned:
LabVIEW environment
navigation
Dataflow programming
Use of common design
techniques
Event driven programming
Programmatic UI control
Skills learned:
Modular application
development
Structured design and
development practices
Inter-application
communication and
connectivity techniques
Skills learned:
Manage a LabVIEW project from
design to deployment
Object-oriented programming for
LabVIEW
Develop scalable applications and
reusable code
Advanced design patterns for LabVIEW
Course Learning Map
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Lesson 1 Lesson 1
Setting Up Hardware
Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Implementing a VI
Lesson 8 Lesson 8
Lesson 7 Lesson 7
Developing Modular
Applications
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Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Troubleshooting & Debugging
VIs
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
Navigating LabVIEW
Lesson 6 Lesson 6
Managing Resources
Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Relating Data
Lesson 9 Lesson 9
Using Variables
Lesson 8 Lesson 8
Common Design Techniques
and Patterns
Course Goals
This course prepares you for the following:
Solve problems using LabVIEW
Use data acquisition and instrument control in LabVIEW
applications
Use modular programming practices
Develop, debug, and test LabVIEW VIs
Effectively use a state machine architecture
Parallelism and variables
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This course prepares you for the following:
Solve problems using LabVIEW
Use data acquisition and instrument control in LabVIEW
applications
Use modular programming practices
Develop, debug, and test LabVIEW VIs
Effectively use a state machine architecture
Parallelism and variables
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TOPICS
Lesson 1
Setting Up Hardware
A. DAQ Hardware
B. Using DAQ Software
C. Instrument Control
D. GPIB
E. Serial Port
Communication
F. Using Instrument Control
Software
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A. DAQ Hardware
B. Using DAQ Software
C. Instrument Control
D. GPIB
E. Serial Port
Communication
F. Using Instrument Control
Software
Setting Up Hardware
LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used by
millions of engineers and scientists to develop sophisticated
measurement, test, and control systems
LabVIEW can integrate with wide variety of hardware
devices
In this course, you will interact with DAQ, GPIB, and serial
hardware
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LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment used by
millions of engineers and scientists to develop sophisticated
measurement, test, and control systems
LabVIEW can integrate with wide variety of hardware
devices
In this course, you will interact with DAQ, GPIB, and serial
hardware
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A. DAQ Hardware
1. Signal
2. Terminal Block
3. Cable
4. DAQ Device
5. Computer
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1. Signal
2. Terminal Block
3. Cable
4. DAQ Device
5. Computer
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DAQ Hardware Terminal Block & Cable
DAQ Signal Accessoryterminal block used in this course
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DAQ Hardware DAQ Device
Most DAQ devices have four standard elements: analog
input, analog output, digital I/O, and counters
You can transfer the signal you measure with the DAQ
device to the computer through a variety of different bus
structures
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Most DAQ devices have four standard elements: analog
input, analog output, digital I/O, and counters
You can transfer the signal you measure with the DAQ
device to the computer through a variety of different bus
structures
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DAQ Hardware Analog Input
The process of measuring an analog signal and transferring
the measurement to a computer for analysis, display, or
storage
An analog signal is a signal that varies continuously
Analog input most commonly measures voltage or current
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The process of measuring an analog signal and transferring
the measurement to a computer for analysis, display, or
storage
An analog signal is a signal that varies continuously
Analog input most commonly measures voltage or current
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DAQ Hardware Analog Output
The process of generating analog signals from your computer
Performing digital-to-analog (D/A)
conversions generates analog output
The available analog output types
are voltage and current
To perform a voltage or current
output, a compatible device must be
installed that can generate that
type of signal
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The process of generating analog signals from your computer
Performing digital-to-analog (D/A)
conversions generates analog output
The available analog output types
are voltage and current
To perform a voltage or current
output, a compatible device must be
installed that can generate that
type of signal
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DAQ Hardware Digital I/O
Digital signals:
Electrical signals that transfer digital data (on/off, high/low, 1/0)
using a wire
Used to control or measure digital or finite state devices, such
as switches and LEDs
Used to transfer data
program devices
communicate between devices
Use digital signals as clocks or triggers to
control or synchronize other measurements
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Digital signals:
Electrical signals that transfer digital data (on/off, high/low, 1/0)
using a wire
Used to control or measure digital or finite state devices, such
as switches and LEDs
Used to transfer data
program devices
communicate between devices
Use digital signals as clocks or triggers to
control or synchronize other measurements
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DAQ Hardware Counters
A counter is a digital timing device typically used for event
counting, frequency measurement, period measurement,
position measurement, and pulse generation
A counter has a fixed number it can count to as determined
by the resolution of the counter
For example, a 24-bit counter
can count to:
2
(Counter Resolution)
1 = 2
24
1 = 16,777,215
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A counter is a digital timing device typically used for event
counting, frequency measurement, period measurement,
position measurement, and pulse generation
A counter has a fixed number it can count to as determined
by the resolution of the counter
For example, a 24-bit counter
can count to:
2
(Counter Resolution)
1 = 2
24
1 = 16,777,215
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B. Using DAQ Software Configuration
Configure and test your DAQ device using the Measurement
& Automation Explorer (MAX)
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Simulating a DAQ Device
Using NI-DAQmx simulated devices, you can try NI products
in your application without the hardware
With NI-DAQmx simulated devices, you also can export a
physical device configuration onto a system that does not
have the physical device installed
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Using NI-DAQmx simulated devices, you can try NI products
in your application without the hardware
With NI-DAQmx simulated devices, you also can export a
physical device configuration onto a system that does not
have the physical device installed
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Exercise 1-1
Concept: Measurement and Automation Explorer
GOAL
Use MAX to examine, configure, and test a DAQ device.
Exercise 1-1
Concept: Measurement and Automation Explorer
DISCUSSION
What is a possible real-world application using DAQ?
C. Instrument Control
Use software on a PC to control an instrument over an
instrument control bus
Mix and match instruments from various categories
Understand the properties of the instrument, such as the
communication protocols to use
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Use software on a PC to control an instrument over an
instrument control bus
Mix and match instruments from various categories
Understand the properties of the instrument, such as the
communication protocols to use
C. Instrument Control
Benefits of Instrument Control
Automate processes
Save time
One platform for multiple tasks
Ease of use
Many types of instruments available
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Benefits of Instrument Control
Automate processes
Save time
One platform for multiple tasks
Ease of use
Many types of instruments available
D. GPIB
GPIB (general purpose
interface bus) is a
standard interface for
communication between
instruments and controllers
from various vendors
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GPIB
The bus supports one system controller, usually a computer,
and up to 14 additional instruments
Controller:
Defines the communication links
Responds to devices that request service
Sends GPIB commands
Passes/receives control of the bus
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The bus supports one system controller, usually a computer,
and up to 14 additional instruments
Controller:
Defines the communication links
Responds to devices that request service
Sends GPIB commands
Passes/receives control of the bus
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E. Serial Port Communication
Serial communication
Transmits data between a computer and a peripheral
device, such as a programmable instrument or another
computer
Uses a transmitter to send data one bit at a time over a
single communication line to a receiver
Best method when data transfer rates are low, or you must
transfer data over long distances
Most computers have one or more serial ports, so you do
not need any extra hardware other than a cable
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Serial communication
Transmits data between a computer and a peripheral
device, such as a programmable instrument or another
computer
Uses a transmitter to send data one bit at a time over a
single communication line to a receiver
Best method when data transfer rates are low, or you must
transfer data over long distances
Most computers have one or more serial ports, so you do
not need any extra hardware other than a cable
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F. Using Instrument Control Software
Interface Drivers: Instrument interfaces such as GPIB
include a set of drivers for the interface
Configuration: Use MAX to configure the interface
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Exercise 1-2
Concept: GPIB Configuration with MAX
GOAL
Learn to configure the NI Instrument Simulator and use MAX
to examine the GPIB interface settings, detect instruments,
and communicate with an instrument.
Exercise 1-2
Concept: GPIB Configuration with MAX
DISCUSSION
What is a possible real-world application using instrument
control?
SummaryQuiz
1. You can use the Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) to examine, configure, and test your DAQ device
and GPIB instruments.
a) True
b) False
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1. You can use the Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) to examine, configure, and test your DAQ device
and GPIB instruments.
a) True
b) False
SummaryQuiz Answer
1. You can use the Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) to examine, configure, and test your DAQ device
and GPIB instruments.
a) True
b) False
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1. You can use the Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) to examine, configure, and test your DAQ device
and GPIB instruments.
a) True
b) False
SummaryQuiz
2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a) Automate processes
b) Save time
c) One platform for multiple tasks
d) Limited to only one type of instrument
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2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a) Automate processes
b) Save time
c) One platform for multiple tasks
d) Limited to only one type of instrument
SummaryQuiz Answers
2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a) Automate processes
b) Save time
c) One platform for multiple tasks
d) Limited to only one type of instrument
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2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a) Automate processes
b) Save time
c) One platform for multiple tasks
d) Limited to only one type of instrument