LABVIEW capacity to handle 2 systems at once(?).

[fer]

We have a leak test system working with LABVIEW V5.1 , we need to know if the system can be expanded to test 2 parts at the same time without buying a new PC and a new software license. We understand that the program will need changes, but can it be done without another PC (another software license for this other pc)?

[rpfi]

Hello Fer,

You didn't mention if you are using TestStand or not. I assumed yes. In TestStand 2.0, you can easily modify your sequence to test multiple UUTs (Unit Under Test) in parallel or in a batch. TestStand 1.0.3 also has the capability to handle multiple UUTs; however, in 1.0.3 you need to use the TestStand API to launch new executions. In TestStand 2.0, you can use either the API or the built in features. TestStand requires one license per computer, it doesn't matter how many UUTs you are testing or how many different sequences you have.

If you are not using TestStand, but only LabVIEW. It is a little more complicated to duplicate your tests. In addition, the license is similar to TestStand license. It is one per computer.

Roberto Piacentini

National Instruments
Applications Engineer
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