LabVIEW Core 1 Course Overview

In the LabVIEW Core 1 Course, you will explore the LabVIEW environment and interactive analysis, dataflow programming, and common development techniques in a hands-on format. In this course, you will learn how to develop data acquisition, instrument control, data-logging, and measurement analysis applications. At the end of the course, you will be able to create applications using the state machine design pattern to acquire, analyze, process, visualize, and store real-world data.

Course Objectives

Interactively acquire and analyze single-channel and multi-channel data from NI DAQ devices and non-NI instruments
Create user interfaces with charts, graphs, and buttons
Use programming structures, data types, and the analysis and signal processing algorithms in LabVIEW
Debug and troubleshoot applications
Log data to file
Use best programming practices for code reuse and readability
Implement a sequencer using a state machine design pattern

Course Details

Duration

Instructor-led Classroom: Three (3) days

Audience

New users and users preparing to develop applications using LabVIEW
Users and technical managers evaluating LabVIEW in purchasing decisions
Users pursuing the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer certification

Prerequisites

Experience with Microsoft Windows
Experience writing algorithms in the form of flowcharts or block diagrams

LabVIEW Core 1 Course Outline

Lesson	Overview	Topics
Introduction to LabVIEW	Explore LabVIEW and the common types of LabVIEW applications.	Exploring LabVIEW Environment Common Types of Applications Used with LabVIEW
First Measurement (NI DAQ Device)	Use NI Data Acquisition (DAQ) devices to acquire data into a LabVIEW application.	Overview of Hardware Connecting and Testing Your Hardware Data Validation
Exploring an Existing Application	Explore an existing LabVIEW project and parts of a VI.	Exploring a LabVIEW Project Parts of a VI Understanding Dataflow Finding Examples in LabVIEW
Creating Your First Application	Build a VI that acquires, analyzes, and visualizes data from NI DAQ device as well as from a non-NI instrument.	Creating a New Project and a VI Exploring LabVIEW Data Types Building an Acquire-Analyze-Visualize VI (NI DAQ) Building an Acquire-Analyze-Visualize VI (Non-NI Instrument)
Exploring LabVIEW Best Practices	Use various help and support materials provided by NI, explore resources, tips and tricks for using LabVIEW.	Exploring Additional LabVIEW Resources LabVIEW Tips and Tricks Exploring LabVIEW Style Guidelines
Debugging and Troubleshooting	Explore tools for debugging and troubleshooting a VI.	Troubleshooting a Broken VI Debugging Techniques Managing and Displaying Errors
Executing Code Repeatedly Using Loops	Explore components of LabVIEW loop structures, control the timing of a loop, and use loops to take repeated measurements.	Exploring While Loops Exploring For Loops Timing a Loop Using Loops with Hardware APIs Data Feedback in Loops
Working with Groups of Data in LabVIEW	Work with array and waveform data types, single-channel and N-channel acquisition data.	Exploring Data Groups in LabVIEW Working with Single-Channel Acquisition Data Working with N-Channel Acquisition Data Using Arrays
Writing and Reading Data to File	Explore basic concept of file I/O and how to access and modify file resources in LabVIEW.	Writing Data to a Text File Writing Multi-Channel Data to a Text File Creating File and Folder Paths Analyzing Text File Data Comparing File Formats
Bundling Mixed Data Types	Use LabVIEW to bundle data of different data types and pass data throughout your code using clusters.	Exploring Clusters and Their Usage Creating and Accessing Clusters Using Clusters to Plot Data
Executing Code Based on a Condition	Configure Case structure and execute code based on a condition.	Conditional Logic Introduction Creating and Configuring Case Structures Using Conditional Logic
Reusing Code	Explore the benefits of reusing code and create a subVI with a properly configured connector pane, meaningful icon, documentation, and error handling.	Exploring Modularity Working with Icons Configuring the Connector Pane Working with SubVIs
Controlling Data Type Changes	Propagate data type changes using type definitions.	Exploring Type Definitions Creating and Applying Type Definitions
Implementing a Sequencer	Sequence the tasks in your application by using the State Machine design pattern.	Exploring Sequential Programming Exploring State Programming Building State Machines Additional Scalable Design Patterns in LabVIEW
First Measurement (Non-NI Instrument)	Use LabVIEW to connect to non-NI instruments and validate the results.	Instrument Control Overview Communicating with Instruments Types of Instrument Drivers

Continue Your Learning Path

Once you have completed this course, these are the recommended next steps to keep building your skills.

LabVIEW Core 2

Use common design patterns to implement and distribute LabVIEW applications.

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Data Acquisition Using NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW

Programmatically measure, generate, and synchronize data acquisition tasks.

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Developing Embedded Applications Using CompactRIO and LabVIEW Real-Time

Design, prototype, and deploy a reliable Real-Time application using NI compactRIO.

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Lesson list

Work through the full lesson list at your own pace.

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