Connect Velleman board to LabVIEW

[esanzm]

Hello, I'm Steve, I'm new in LabVIEW but I've searched a lot of information before ask for help.

I have to work with a Velleman K8061 board for acquire and generate physical signals. The connexion is by USB, I already have the K8061 drivers installed and my PC recognise it properly.

My doubts are about what can I do to recognise the card on LabVIEW. I think that my options are:

1. Mix C++ and LabVIEW programmation (using DLL library, CALL LIBRARY FUNCTION NODE). In this case I have to design the header (.h) file, isn't it?
2. Use NI VISA. In this case, when I'm going to create the INF file, program inform me that the card is already installed. I should uninstall the original driver first?
3. Using USB in/out VI's. (I've only seen this option in one web site, so I'm not sure if it's a good option).

Please can you confirm if my information is right or not?

And can you recomend me which one is the best choice?

Thank you beforehand

[Dennis_Knutson · Accepted solution]

I think your best option would be to use the dll that comes with the board. Don't know where you think you think you need to use C++ and the vendor should prove the .h file.

[DavidOna]

Hi Esteban,

    I agree with Dennis, nevertheless, I'm not quite sure you need the *.h file. It may help tou understand the input/output parameters of ecah function, but a reference manual would be more helpful.

    Regards,

[esanzm]

Definetly I'll use the DLL library.

I've found some example programs, so I think I can use one of their headers (*.h), in case that I need it.

Thanks you two

Esteve

[WernerSteffen]

Hi Esteve,

just found your old post. Since I am looking for a .h file to import the DLL for a K8061 into Labview maybe you can help me out. Google was not helpful and vendor says product discontinued....

Thanks in advance

Werner

[esanzm]

Wow, I didn't even remember this! I wonder how did you found this topic, must have been at the bottom of the whole internet!

All joking aside, I think I found my project but in your case I'd check the official website since it probably has updated drivers:

https://www.velleman.eu/support/downloads/?code=K8061

Attached to this message you will find the drivers and documentation related to Velleman K8061 and some tests in LabView (2009)

I didn't work with LabView anymore after that so I don't remember how I made it work, but I hope the files attached can help you.

Regards

Esteve

[SebastienT]

Hi Werner,

Any chance with controlling the K8061 from Labview? Could you find some documented procedure?

Best,

Sébastien