NI LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control (DSC) Module
The NI LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control (DSC) Module extends the benefits of graphical programming to the development of your HMI/SCADA or high-channel-count data-logging applications. With LabVIEW DSC, you can interactively develop a distributed monitoring and control system with tags ranging from a few dozen to thousands. This module includes tools for communicating to conventional PLCs as well as programmable automation controllers such as NI CompactRIO targets, logging data to historical databases, managing alarms and events, and developing HMIs all within the single LabVIEW environment.
Top Reasons to Use the LabVIEW DSC Module
Connect LabVIEW to Existing High-Channel-Count Industrial Systems
LabVIEW DSC is shipped with support for commonly used industrial protocols including OLE for Process Control (OPC). This enables an application to communicate with virtually all PLCs and programmable automation controllers. This flexibility allows for easy integration of LabVIEW into existing SCADA/HMI systems.
Log Data to a Historical Database, Set Alarms, and Manage Events
With LabVIEW DSC, you can easily log data to the built-in networked historical database or log to your existing enterprise relational database. Without additional programming, you can use these same configuration-based tools to set up the logging of alarm and notification data.
Use a Single Software Tool for HMI and Logic Programming
Developing control applications requires expertise in several areas, including process logic, control system design, and user interface design. LabVIEW DSC provides an alternative to the conventional development environment with a single development environment for logic and HMI development.
Explore the LabVIEW DSC Module
Explore Data-Logging Options for LabVIEW DSC
Learn more about the strengths of the data-logging methods that LabVIEW DSC supports.
Connect LabVIEW to Any PLC Using OPC
Find out how to use industry-standard OPC communication with LabVIEW to connect virtually all PLCs and programmable automation controllers to your system.
Select the Right Visualization Approach
Discover the visualization benefits of Web-based user interfaces, conventional HMIs, and embedded displays.
Request a Live Demo
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NI Touch Panel Computers
Deploy LabVIEW HMI applications using NI touch panel computers (TPCs), which provide Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, and Windows CE OSs.
NI OPC Servers
Use NI OPC servers, a suite of PLC drivers, to communicate to any PLC and serve up the data as OPC items. Any NI OPC clients, such as LabVIEW DSC, can connect to your PLC using OPC.
LabVIEW Touch Panel Module
Develop custom HMI monitoring and control applications for select Windows CE touch panel devices. Take advantage of built-in tools for user interface development, data analysis, and network communication.
Browse the NI CompactRIO Developers Guide
View an overview of recommended architectures and development practices when programming CompactRIO controllers and NI TPCs.
Pipeline Monitoring
PEMEX oversees the exploration, production, transportation, and commercialization of oil extracted in Mexico. See how PEMEX used LabVIEW DSC to create a SCADA system for pipeline monitoring.
Wind Farm Monitoring
See an example of a synchronized, multimodule application that is integrated with a wind farm SCADA system and that was made accessible through a Web interface.
Laser Control
Discover how LabVIEW and PXI instruments were used to precisely control the charging, firing, amplification, and targeting of the world’s most powerful operating laser.