Course detail
Introduction to Graphical Programming in LabVIEW
FSI-VG0 Acad. year: 2020/2021 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
Supervisor
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
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