Course description

Course Title: LabVIEW Basics

Course Description:

This course introduces the fundamentals of LabVIEW, a graphical programming environment widely used in engineering, research, and industrial automation. Students will learn how to develop Virtual Instruments (VIs), acquire and process data, and implement basic measurement and control systems. The course combines lectures with practical exercises to build foundational LabVIEW programming skills.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand LabVIEW’s graphical programming environment and core concepts.

• Design and implement simple Virtual Instruments (VIs).

• Use data types, loops, structures, and arrays effectively.

• Perform data acquisition and signal processing.

• Display and analyze data using charts, graphs, and indicators.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to LabVIEW

• Overview of LabVIEW and its applications

• Front panel and block diagram concepts

• Navigating the LabVIEW environment

Module 2: Programming Fundamentals

• Data types and controls/indicators

• Wires, terminals, and data flow

• Using loops (For and While) and case structures

Module 3: Modular Programming

• Creating and using subVIs

• Debugging tools and techniques

• Error handling in LabVIEW

Module 4: Data Acquisition and Signal Processing

• Introduction to DAQ hardware and configuration

• Acquiring and displaying real-time data

• Basic signal analysis and filtering

Module 5: Data Visualization and File I/O

• Graphs, charts, and user interface customization

• Reading and writing data to files

• Report generation

Module 6: Project and Assessment

• Developing a simple measurement or c

What will i learn?

• Course Outcomes By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand LabVIEW fundamentals – Explain the structure, interface, and dataflow principles of the LabVIEW graphical programming environment. Develop Virtual Instruments (VIs) – Design, build, and test simple LabVIEW programs for measurement and automation tasks. Implement programming structures – Use loops, case structures, arrays, and clusters effectively in LabVIEW applications. Perform data acquisition and analysis – Configure data acquisition hardware, collect signals, and analyze real-time data. Visualize and manage data – Create user-friendly front panels with charts, graphs, and indicators for monitoring and control. Apply modular programming concepts – Develop and use subVIs to create reusable, well-organized LabVIEW code. Handle file I/O and reporting – Log data to files and generate simple reports from LabVIEW applications. Troubleshoot and debug VIs – Identify and resolve common programming and dataflow issues. Integrate LabVIEW into real-world systems – Demonstrate how LabVIEW can be used in laboratory, industrial, or research environments.

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