Virtual Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW

Name: Virtual Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW
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Bridge real-world data with NI DAQs, Arduino & SQL. Learn LabVIEW from a CLA, CLD, CLAD & CTD-certified expert.

Created byDr. Salim Khan

Last updated 1/2026

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What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) and its role in instrument communication.
Set up and configure VISA in LabVIEW to communicate with serial, GPIB, and USB instruments.
Develop LabVIEW applications for real-time data acquisition and control using VISA.
Troubleshoot and debug VISA communication errors in industrial environments.
Integrating LabVIEW-VISA applications into real-world industrial scenarios for process automation and control.

Course content

3 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 43m total length

Introduction2:32
Master visa integration in LabVIEW to interface diverse devices and program numerical, boolean, and string data, with step-by-step setup for data acquisition and hardware control (Arduino, Descartes).
LabVIEW Introductory Guide12:07
Explore LabVIEW, a National Instruments graphical programming environment where you build virtual instruments using drag-and-drop blocks, front panel and block diagram dataflow, color-coded wires, and loops for fast, parallel coding.
LabVIEW Download and Install19:17
Download and install LabVIEW, select the proper OS and 32-bit option, then install core and third-party toolboxes via NI Package Manager and VI package manager, including activation of toolboxes.
Data Flow Programming Unveiled4:04
Learn data flow programming in LabVIEW by building a VI, wiring from left to right, and using highlight execution to verify operations with adders, subtractors, and a multiplier.
Essential Numeric Functions19:00
Master the LabVIEW numeric palette, learning basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), data flow, controls and indicators, arrays, compound arithmetic, and common numeric conversions for reliable data handling.
Boolean Foundation Quartet8:42
Explore the LabVIEW boolean palette by building and testing and, or, xor, nand, nor, xnor gates with push buttons. Examine converting between boolean arrays and numbers for hardware interfaces.
Comparison Foundation Suite15:03
Explore LabVIEW's comparison palette to evaluate values with equal, not equal, range, and max/min checks, including empty array and empty string tests for waveforms.
Unveiling Different Loops in LabVIEW18:16
Demonstrates for and while loops in LabVIEW, auto indexing and 2D arrays, and converting between loops, plus case structures, flat and stacked sequences, and formula node techniques for flow control.
Room Climate Keeper5:58
Measure room temperature via data acquisition from a thermometer in fahrenheit and celsius, convert f to c, and drive relays to maintain 20–27 c with a two-second delay.

Industry Data Acquisition6:33
Learn how visa enables data acquisition across serial and other interfaces in LabVIEW. Configure ports and baud rate, read data from an Arduino, and implement continuous reads with error handling.
Industry Data Generation for Equipment's3:40
Learn to generate data with the visa API in LabVIEW by sending serial data through a visa source, configuring the com port and baud rate, and using a while loop.
Voltage signal acquisition (POT)8:02
Learn to read analog data with visa using an arduino and a potentiometer, converting adc values (0–1024) to real-time LabVIEW visuals via serial communication.
Digital Signal-Driven Control7:20
Learn to use visa for serial communication between LabVIEW and an Arduino, sending data to control an LED by turning it on or off based on received serial input.
Digital Instrument Data Capture (DIDC)6:52
Demonstrates reading digital signals with visa using an Arduino and ldr sensor, configuring the serial port, and triggering an led based on light levels in LabVIEW.
Multi-Instrument Digital Data Acquisition (MIDDA)5:28
Explore reading multiple digital signals with visa and serial connections in LabVIEW using an Arduino and two LDR sensors, including serial data handling and LabVIEW string parsing.
Multi-Signal Device Control8:44
Control multiple signals with VISA in LabVIEW by generating two serial signals, A and B, to drive two LEDs on an Arduino using pins 9 and 10.
DigInWrite: Digital Signal Integration for Industry P-16:22
Demonstrates digital signal integration using visa with LabVIEW to read and write serial data between an Arduino, LDR sensors, and LEDs, enabling A and B control via serial data.
DigInWrite: Digital Signal Integration for Industry P-25:08
Learn to control digital input and output in LabVIEW using visa, reading ldr signals to drive LEDs on pins, with data buffering and delay-based sequencing.

Requirements

A basic understanding of electronics, circuits, and common industrial instruments will be helpful during the course.
Students should be comfortable using a computer, navigating the operating system, and performing software installations.

Description

Are you ready to elevate your skills in industrial automation and instrumentation using LabVIEW? This comprehensive course on VISA Integration in LabVIEW for Industrial Applications is designed to help you master real-time communication between computers and industrial devices using NI-VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture). Whether you're an engineering student, automation professional, or LabVIEW enthusiast, this course provides a practical, hands-on pathway to building scalable and reliable automation systems.

You’ll begin by exploring the fundamentals of LabVIEW and the VISA protocol—learning how to configure, initialize, and manage communication with external devices through serial (RS232/RS485), USB, GPIB, and TCP/IP interfaces. You'll gain deep insights into instrument control, working with commands like SCPI, and configuring resource strings, baud rates, and buffer sizes for seamless hardware integration. Through guided examples, you'll learn to acquire live data from real-world sensors and instruments, visualize it on LabVIEW dashboards, and implement real-time decision-making logic.

As the course progresses, you’ll build complete applications for data logging, sensor monitoring, and process control. From simple serial read/write operations to complex MODBUS RTU integrations, each module is structured to mimic actual industrial use cases. Along the way, you’ll develop essential troubleshooting skills using VISA error codes, NI I/O Trace, and structured error clusters in LabVIEW. You’ll also get access to ready-to-use project files, configuration templates, and a practical resource library that you can directly apply to your lab or work environment.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to design and implement LabVIEW-based automation systems using VISA with a wide range of instruments and protocols. Whether you're working in manufacturing, testing, R&D, or academic labs, this course will empower you to unlock the full potential of LabVIEW in real-time industrial applications.

Enroll today and start creating robust, real-world-ready systems that connect software to hardware seamlessly.

Who this course is for:

Students pursuing degrees in electrical, electronics, or mechatronics engineering who want to enhance their skills in industrial automation.
Engineers, technicians, or professionals working in industries that involve automation and control systems and want to learn how to use LabVIEW and VISA for their applications.
Individuals with a passion for tinkering and creating projects related to industrial automation and instrumentation.
Those already working in the field of automation who want to expand their knowledge and learn LabVIEW for better control and integration of instruments

Virtual Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW

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Introduction9 lectures • 1hr 45min

Virtual Instrument Software Architecture9 lectures • 58min

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