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Virtual Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Using LabVIEW
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
English
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.
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Course content
3 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 43m total length
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