Course detail

Introduction to Graphical Programming in LabVIEW

FSI-VG0Acad. year: 2019/2020

Principles of graphical programming and application development in graphical programming language LabVIEW. Program loops, timed loops, loops synchronization, real-time application design and development. Multifunctional HW, measurement, operation, control and communication using. Development of maintainable and reusable code, refactoring.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Pavel Houška, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Ability of problem analysis, design and implementation of DAQ and control applications in LabVIEW. Students is ready for CLAD certified exams.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of algorithm development and electrical automatic control equipments.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Functional project in form of application consisting of HW configuration, control loop and UI.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the graphical programming language and development of DAQ, control and real-time applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is required.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

LabVIEW Core 1 Course Manual, National Instruments, August 2010 Edition, Part Number 325290B-01
LabVIEW Core 2 Course Manual, National Instruments, October 2009 Edition, Part Number 325292A-01
LabVIEW LabVIEW Fundamentals, National Instruments, August 2005, Part Number 374029A-01 dostupné z www.ni.com
LabVIEW Measurements Manual, National Instruments, April 2003 Edition, Part Number 322661B-01, dostupné z www.ni.com

Recommended reading

Getting Started with NI LabVIEW Student Training, National Instruments, dostupné z http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/7466

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2I-P Master's

    branch M-VSR , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)
    branch M-VSR , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)
    branch M-KSI , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

39 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Pavel Houška, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to LabVIEW environment
2. Hardware configuration (DAQ, communication busses, cameras)
3. Simple application, measurement and operating fundamentals
4. Errors and program debugging
5. Loops, timings and conditions
6. Data types and its utilization
7. Parallel working of multiple loops
8. Synchronization and access controls of sources
9. Events, asynchronous data processing and UI
10. Files I/O, data records and analyses
11. Application design methodology
12. Refactoring and code maintenance, application distribution
13. Project finishing, credit