LabVIEW Core 1
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
Computer running
LabVIEW 2009 or later
and Windows 2000 or later
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File Locations
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Instructional Methods
The course installer places the course files in the following
location:
Root Directory
Exercises
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Solutions
Demonstrations
Concept
Exercise
Quizzes
LabVIEW
Core 1
Lecture
Topic
Development
Exercise
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Courses
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
New User
Experienced User
LabVIEW Core 1
LabVIEW Core 3
LabVIEW Core 2
Skills learned:
LabVIEW environment
navigation
Dataflow programming
Use of common design
techniques
Event driven programming
Programmatic UI control
Certifications
Certified LV Associate
Developer Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW environment
knowledge
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Skills learned:
Modular application
development
Structured design and
development practices
Inter-application
communication and
connectivity techniques
Certified LabVIEW
Developer Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW application
development expertise
Managing Software
Engineering in LabVIEW
LabVIEW OOP System
Design
Advanced Architectures
in LabVIEW
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
Certified LabVIEW
Architect Exam
Skills tested:
LabVIEW application
development mastery
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Course Learning Map
Course Goals
Lesson 1
Lesson 4
Lesson 7
Setting Up Hardware
Implementing a VI
Developing Modular
Applications
Lesson 2
Lesson 5
Lesson 8
Navigating LabVIEW
Relating Data
Common Design Techniques
and Patterns
Lesson 3
Lesson 6
Lesson 9
Troubleshooting & Debugging
VIs
Managing Resources
Using Variables
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
DAQ Hardware
Using DAQ Software
Instrument Control
GPIB
Setting Up Hardware
Lesson 1
Setting Up Hardware
A.
B.
C.
D.
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E. Serial Port
Communication
F. Using Instrument Control
Software
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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
DAQ Hardware Terminal Block & Cable
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DAQ Signal Accessoryterminal block used in this course
Signal
Terminal Block
Cable
DAQ Device
Computer
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DAQ Hardware DAQ Device
DAQ Hardware Analog Input
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
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
DAQ Hardware Digital I/O
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
Digital signals:
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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
B. Using DAQ Software Configuration
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:
Configure and test your DAQ device using the Measurement
& Automation Explorer (MAX)
2(Counter Resolution) 1 = 224 1 = 16,777,215
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Exercise 1-1
Concept: Measurement and Automation Explorer
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
Use MAX to examine, configure, and test a DAQ device.
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Exercise 1-1
Concept: Measurement and Automation Explorer
GOAL
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
What is a possible real-world application using DAQ?
DISCUSSION
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D. GPIB
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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GPIB (general purpose
interface bus) is a
standard interface for
communication between
instruments and controllers
from various vendors
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GPIB
E. Serial Port Communication
The bus supports one system controller, usually a computer,
and up to 14 additional instruments
Controller:
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
Defines the communication links
Responds to devices that request service
Sends GPIB commands
Passes/receives control of the bus
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Exercise 1-2
Concept: GPIB Configuration with MAX
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
Learn to configure the NI Instrument Simulator and use MAX
to examine the GPIB interface settings, detect instruments,
and communicate with an instrument.
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Exercise 1-2
Concept: GPIB Configuration with MAX
GOAL
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
What is a possible real-world application using instrument
control?
DISCUSSION
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SummaryQuiz Answer
SummaryQuiz
1. You can use the Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) to examine, configure, and test your DAQ device
and GPIB instruments.
2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a) True
b) False
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Automate processes
Save time
One platform for multiple tasks
Limited to only one type of instrument
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SummaryQuiz Answers
2. Which of the following are benefits of instrument control?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Automate processes
Save time
One platform for multiple tasks
Limited to only one type of instrument
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