Course detail

Introduction to Graphical Programming in LabVIEW

FSI-VG0 Acad. year: 2019/2020 Winter semester

Principles of graphical programming and application development in graphical programming language LabVIEW. Program loops, timed loops, loops synchronization, real-time application design and development. Multifunctional HW, measurement, operation, control and communication using. Development of maintainable and reusable code, refactoring.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Ability of problem analysis, design and implementation of DAQ and control applications in LabVIEW. Students is ready for CLAD certified exams.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of algorithm development and electrical automatic control equipments.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through practical laboratory work.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Functional project in form of application consisting of HW configuration, control loop and UI.

Aims

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the graphical programming language and development of DAQ, control and real-time applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is required.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme M2I-P: Mechanical Engineering, Master's
branch M-KSI: Mechanical Engineering Design, elective (voluntary)

Programme M2I-P: Mechanical Engineering, Master's
branch M-VSR: Production Machines, Systems and Robots, elective (voluntary)

Type of course unit

 

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

1. Introduction to LabVIEW environment
2. Hardware configuration (DAQ, communication busses, cameras)
3. Simple application, measurement and operating fundamentals
4. Errors and program debugging
5. Loops, timings and conditions
6. Data types and its utilization
7. Parallel working of multiple loops
8. Synchronization and access controls of sources
9. Events, asynchronous data processing and UI
10. Files I/O, data records and analyses
11. Application design methodology
12. Refactoring and code maintenance, application distribution
13. Project finishing, credit