Hands On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers

[John_Essick]

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Hands-On Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, Second Edition, provides a "learn-by-doing" approach to acquiring the computer-based skills used in daily experimental work in engineering and the sciences. Ideal as an instructional lab textbook or for self-study by individuals, this book is not a manual-like presentation of LabVIEW, but rather leads its readers to mastery of this powerful laboratory tool through the process of carrying out interesting and relevant projects. Readers, who are assumed to have no prior computer programming or LabVIEW background, will begin writing meaningful programs in the first few pages. Hands-on Introduction to LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers, is designed for flexible use so that readers and instructors can easily choose the desired depth of coverage.  The first four chapters focus on the fundamentals of LabVIEW programming and the basics of computer-based experimentation using a National Instruments data acquisition (DAQ) device; these chapters provide the instructional materials necessary for a three-week introduction to LabVIEW-based data acquisition. A full-featured course that uses most of the text's chapters will bring students to an intermediate skill level in computer-based data acquisition and analysis. New to the Second Edition All chapters fully updated to the latest version of LabVIEW and commonly used low-cost data acquisition devices Full-color reference card of LabVIEW programming icons "Quick Example" sections at the chapter beginnings give concise introductions to the MathScript Node, Shift Register, and Case Structure Coverage of USB control of stand-alone instrumentation Solutions to even-numbered back-of-the-chapter problems available on the companion website Features : Flexible modular structure. The text's unique organization makes it suitable as either a short introduction to LabVIEW or a guide to more in-depth programming. Easy-to-implement Express VIs enable introduction of data acquisition in early chapters. "Do It Yourself" projects at the end of each chapter. Each project poses an interesting "real-world" problem and loosely directs readers in applying the chapter's material to find a solution. Homework problems at the end of each chapter. A wide selection of homework-style problems allows interested students to test their understanding and further develop their computer-based experimentation skills. Table of Contents 1. The While Loop and Waveform Chart 2. The For Loop and Waveform Graph 3. The Mathscript Node and XY Graph 4. Data Acquisition Using DAQ Assistant 5. Data Files and Character Strings 6. Shift Registers 7. The Case Structure 8. Data Dependency and the Sequence Structure 9. Analysis VIs: Curve Fitting 10. Analysis VIs: Fast Fourier Transform 11. Data Acquisition and Generation Using DAQmx VIs 12. PID Temperature Control Project 13. Control of Stand-Alone Instruments Appendix I: Construction of Temperature Control System Appendix II: Programs Cross Reference Table
	Authors and Organization: John Essick, Reed College
	Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
	Copyright Year: 2013
	Edition: 2
	ISBN-10: 0199925151
	ISBN-13: 978-0199925155
	Summary of How NI Technology is Used: Hands-on experiments teach LabVIEW language, DAQ device control, Instrument I/O
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