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 Last Release Date or Version Number: 2021
Instructor-led Classroom: Three (3) days
Instructor-led Virtual: Five (5) five and a half hour sessions
On-Demand: 7.5 hours (exercises as a supplement)
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
Experience with Microsoft Windows
Experience writing algorithms in the form of flowcharts or block diagrams
LabVIEW 2021 or later
NI-DAQmx 21.0 or later
NI-488.2 21.0 or later
NI VISA 21.0 or later
PCI-6221 or USB-6212
IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) controller
BNC-2120
Virtual instructor-led training includes digital course material that is delivered through the NI Learning Center.
NI virtual instructor-led training is delivered through Zoom, and Amazon AppStream/LogMein access is provided to participants to perform the exercises on virtual machines equipped with the latest software.
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
| Lesson | Overview | Topics |
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| Introduction to LabVIEW | Explore LabVIEW and the common types of LabVIEW applications |
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| First Measurement (NI DAQ Device) | Use NI Data Acquisition (DAQ) devices to acquire data into a LabVIEW application |
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| First Measurement (Non-NI Instrument) | Use LabVIEW to connect to non-NI instruments and validate the results |
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| Exploring an Existing Application | Explore an existing LabVIEW project and parts of a VI |
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| 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 |
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| Exploring LabVIEW Best Practices | Use various help and support materials provided by NI, explore resources, tips and tricks for using LabVIEW |
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| Debugging and Troubleshooting | Explore tools for debugging and troubleshooting a VI |
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| Executing Code Repeatedly Using Loops | Explore components of LabVIEW loop structures, control the timing of a loop, and use loops to take repeated measurements |
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| Working with Groups of Data in LabVIEW | Work with array and waveform data types, single-channel and N-channel acquisition data |
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| Writing and Reading Data to File | Explore basic concept of file I/O and how to access and modify file resources in LabVIEW |
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| Bundling Mixed Data Types | Use LabVIEW to bundle data of different data types and pass data throughout your code using clusters |
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| Executing Code Based on a Condition | Configure Case structure and execute code based on a condition |
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| Reusing Code | Explore the benefits of reusing code and create a subVI with a properly configured connector pane, meaningful icon, documentation, and error handling |
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| Controlling Data Type Changes | Propagate data type changes using type definitions |
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| Implementing a Sequencer | Sequence the tasks in your application by using the State Machine design pattern |
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