Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW

Transform physical phenomena into computer-acceptable data using a truly object-oriented language

NI LabVIEW's intuitive graphical interface eliminates the steep learning curve associated with text-based languages such as C or C++. LabVIEW is a proven and powerful integrated development environment to interact with measurement and control hardware, analyze data, publish results, and distribute systems.

This hands-on tutorial guide helps you harness the power of LabVIEW for data acquisition. This book begins with a quick introduction to LabVIEW, running through the fundamentals of communication and data collection. Then get to grips with the auto-code generation feature of LabVIEW using its GUI interface. You will learn how to use NI-DAQmax Data acquisition VIs, showing how LabVIEW can be used to appropriate a true physical phenomenon (such as temperature, light, and so on) and convert it to an appropriate data type that can be manipulated and analyzed with a computer. You will also learn how to create Distribution Kit for LabVIEW, acquainting yourself with various debugging techniques offered by LabVIEW to help you in situations where bugs are not letting you run your programs as intended.

By the end of the book, you will have a clear idea how to build your own data acquisition system independently and much more.

What You Will Learn

• Create a virtual instrument which highlights common functionality of LabVIEW
• Get familiarized with common buses such as Serial, GPIB, and SCPI commands
• Staircase signal acquisition using NI-DAQmx
• Discover how to measure light intensity and distance
• Master LabVIEW debugging techniques
• Build a data acquisition application complete with an installer and required drivers
• Utilize open source microcontroller Arduino and a 32-bit Arduino compatible Uno32 using LabVIEW programming environment