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Module Offerings

5512ELEMM-APR-PAR
5512ELEMM-JAN-PAR
5512ELEMM-SEP-PAR

Aims

To introduce the students to a graphical based programming language that enables the user to program via a CAD style environment enabling them to create virtual instruments as a base for data acquisition and instrument control.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Use LabView to design a simple control and instrumentation system simulation
2.
Use LabView designs as subVI's in more complicated designs
3.
Control external hardware using LabView
4.
Perform data collection, analysis and storage.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:LabVIEW environment How LabVIEW differs from traditional programming languages. Define a VI, how to open, create and save VI's and templates. Front panels How they function and what are they used for. What components make up the front panel. Block diagrams How they differ to front panels. How they are constructed. Data Flow What is the dataflow paradigm. Loops Different types of loops in LabVIEW. Controlling execution using loops. Shift registers What are the functions of shift registers. How and when to use them. Case Structures How to construct a case structure. How they differ from other structures in LabVIEW. Visual Displays: Charts & Graphs Difference between charts and graphs and how to select and use them Displaying several signals in the same chart. Using Built in Functions Performing data analysis, for example FFT using built in functions Strings & File I/O String operations and conversions. Using files to input data into a LabVIEW application. Saving data from a LabVIEW program. Connecting external hardware Connecting external instruments and logging data Connecting simple I/O boards
Additional Information:This module introduces students to a graphical based programming language that enables the user to program via a CAD style environment enabling them to create virtual instruments as a base for data acquisition and instrument control.

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