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1. PURPOSE
This document describes the method to use the LabVIEW library for use with Vector
Standalone Manager connected to Vector VN89xx hardware.

2. SCOPE
This document covers implementation of the LabVIEW library for VN89xx hardware.
Familiarity with LabVIEW programming is required to be able to make use of this
document.
This LabVIEW library uses the command line interface to Vector Standalone manager to
control the function of VN89xx units.

2.1. Revision History

Revision Date Changes Author
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3. Work Instruction

The LabVIEW library and the latest version of this document can be found in the ZF PRC
Integrity server at this location:
url:integrity://skobde-
mks.kobde.trw.com:7001/si/viewproject?project=/Steering/Teams/61%5fTest/6160%5fTools/
Vector/VN89xx%5fRestbus%5fSimulator/LabVIEW%5fInterface%5fLibrary/project.pj

Download the library file. Add the library to your existing LabVIEW project in a suitable
location.

The library is for use on a Windows PC only.

Hardware & PC Configuration

The VN89xx hardware must be connected to the controlling PC via USB. The PC must
have the latest Vector VN8900 drivers, and the correct version of Vector Standalone
manager application installed. Make a note of the path to the StandaloneManager.exe
application.

Establish a folder on the PC where all VN89xx configurations are to be stored. Make a
note of the path to this folder.

Using VN89xx Library

The library contains three folders and one polymorphic API VI:

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Most applications will need only the following three Vis in the subvis folder.

Update Settings
During the initialisation of your application, include VN89xx Update Settings.vi.

Connect the path to the StandaloneManager.exe file (SMA Path) and the folder where
configurations (RTCFG files) will be stored on the PC (Configs Path). Initially connect an
empty string to the Config Name control.

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Load & Start Config

To select and start a specific configuration use VN89xx Load & Start Config.vi.
Connect the configuration filename, with .rtcfg extension, to the control input. If the
configuration is availabe and loaded correctly the indicator OK will be True. If not it will
be False, and a warning will appear on the screen.

Stop & Deactivate

To stop a configuration and deactivate standalone mode, use VN89xx Stop &
Deactivate.vi.

Other Commands
Other VN89xx interface commands are available if required. Many specific commands
are available through VN89xx_standalonemanager_api.vi. Refer to the LabVIEW library
context help or Vector VN89xx Standalone Manager Command Line help for further
information on the other commands.

For further information, or in case of error, contact the author.

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4. PROCESS ASSETS
For definitions of roles used in this process see the Steering PMO site: <insert link>

Ref # Title Type Filename / Location

1 None
2

5. DEFINITIONS
a) Acronyms

b) Definitions
VN89xx Vector VN8910A, VN8911 or VN8912 hardware with VN8970 or
VN8971 network module.
LabVIEW National Instruments LabVIEW programming language

6. RECORD REQUIREMENTS
Record
Record generated Record generated / Location of Record owner /
retention
during process completed by the original retention medium
period
None

7. MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE (MOP´s)

Reporting
Measurable Unit Frequency
Tool
None
…

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8. REVISION CHANGES

Rev. # Revision Date Author Comments

A 20 February 2018 I Deaville

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