LabVIEW Data Acquisition and Instrument Control Masterclass.

LabVIEW Data Acquisition & Instrument Control Masterclass

Data acquisition and instrument control are essential technologies used in modern engineering laboratories, research environments, and industrial automation systems. This course provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to Data Acquisition (DAQ) using LabVIEW, focusing on real hardware platforms such as NI USB-6001, NI myRIO, and VISA-based instrument communication.

LabVIEW is one of the most widely used graphical programming environments for measurement, automation, and control systems. Engineers and researchers use LabVIEW to build virtual instruments, collect sensor data, analyze signals, and automate laboratory experiments.

This course will guide you step-by-step through the process of building complete data acquisition and instrument control applications using LabVIEW.

You will learn how to interface sensors and instruments with LabVIEW using National Instruments hardware and drivers. The course begins with the fundamentals of data acquisition systems, including signal measurement, analog input/output, digital input/output, and real-time data logging.

You will work with the NI USB-6001 DAQ device, which is a multifunction data acquisition module capable of handling analog and digital signals. The device connects directly to a computer through USB and allows engineers to measure and control real-world signals from sensors and electronic circuits.

The course also introduces NI myRIO, an embedded hardware platform used for real-time measurement and control applications. Using myRIO, you will learn how to develop embedded control systems and interface hardware components with LabVIEW.

Another important topic covered in this course is instrument communication using VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture). VISA allows LabVIEW to communicate with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and digital multimeters using communication protocols such as USB, Serial, GPIB, and Ethernet.

Through practical demonstrations and experiments, you will learn how to design LabVIEW programs that automatically communicate with instruments, acquire measurement data, and control hardware devices.

This course focuses strongly on hands-on learning and practical applications used in real laboratories and engineering environments.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of data acquisition systems
• LabVIEW graphical programming basics
• Working with NI USB-6001 DAQ hardware
• Analogue and digital signal acquisition
• Sensor interfacing and signal measurement
• Instrument control using VISA communication
• Real-time data monitoring and visualisation
• Data logging and signal analysis
• Practical LabVIEW experiments and projects

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering students
• Instrumentation and control engineers
• Automation engineers
• Researchers and laboratory engineers
• Beginners interested in LabVIEW and DAQ systems

Why Learn LabVIEW DAQ?

LabVIEW data acquisition and instrument control are widely used in:

• Industrial automation
• Research laboratories
• Sensor monitoring systems
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Measurement and instrumentation systems
• Embedded control systems

Learning these technologies will help you develop practical engineering skills used in real industries and laboratories.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of engineering or electronics
• Interest in measurement and instrumentation
• LabVIEW software installation (guide provided)
• Optional: NI USB-6001 or similar DAQ hardware

Course Outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Build LabVIEW data acquisition applications
• Interface sensors and hardware with LabVIEW
• Communicate with instruments using VISA
• Design measurement and control systems
• Develop practical LabVIEW automation applications