Collector
- Updated2025-07-30
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Collects input signals and returns the most recent data, up to the specified maximum number of samples per channel. When you call this Express VI repeatedly and the Express VI reaches the maximum number of samples per channel, the Express VI discards the oldest data and adds the newest data to the collected samples.

Dialog Box Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of samples | Specifies the maximum number of samples per channel you want the Express VI to collect. The default is 1000. |
Inputs/Outputs
Signals
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Contains the input signal or signals.
Reset
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Controls the initialization of the internal state of the VI. The default is FALSE.
error in (no error)
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Describes error conditions that occur before this node runs.
Enable
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Enables or disables the Express VI. The default is ON or TRUE.
Collected Signals
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Returns the most recent samples of collected data.
error out
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Contains error information. This output provides standard error out functionality. |
Examples
Refer to the following example files included with LabVIEW.
- labview\examples\Express VIs\Express VI - Collector.vi
Signals
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Reset
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error in (no error)
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Collected Signals
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error out
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