Get to Measurements Faster Using LabVIEW NXG
Overview
Contents
- Minimize Time to Your Measurements
- LabVIEW NXG Hardware Tab
- LabVIEW NXG Measurement Panels
- Additional Resources
Minimize Time to Your Measurements
Connecting to hardware is the first crucial step in every test and measurement application. LabVIEW NXG was built specifically to minimize the time it takes to connect your benchtop or modular instrument and get to your first measurement.
Figure 1: Watch the video for an example controlling a power supply using LabVIEW NXG.
LabVIEW NXG Hardware Tab
You can discover benchtop and modular instruments in the Hardware tab of LabVIEW NXG. Within the Hardware tab:
- Automatically discover supported hardware as it’s connected
- Automatically review recommended drivers to install using NI Package Manager
- Downloaded benchtop and modular instrument drivers from IDNet to install with NI Package Manager
- Configure hardware settings
- Find pinouts, manuals, and specs
Figure 2: Hardware is automatically discovered in the Hardware tab of LabVIEW NXG.
LabVIEW NXG Measurement Panels
After hardware is discovered, instantly view signals using the Measurement Panel. In addition, with the Measurement Panel, you can:
- Combine and view inputs in one task
- Change channel and task settings like signal type, units, and start triggers
- Record data for further analysis or export
Figure 3: Open Measurement Panels from within the Hardware Configuration pop-up, the project home screen, or an open project.
Figure 4: Instantly view signals in LabVIEW NXG using Measurement Panels.
Additional Resources
- Explore your LabVIEW purchase options
- Learn more about how LabVIEW can help you validate or verify electronic designs