EXERCISE 1: INTRODUCTION TO LABVIEW

Launching LabVIEW
The Getting Started will appear when you launch the LabVIEW. Here, you can create new
project or open existing projects.

Click the Generate and Display

This template VI will generates and displays a signal
A Block Diagram and Front Panel will appear in the screen
(Front panel, left, and Block diagram, right)

The Control Panel

By right clicking, the control panel will appear and this is how it looks like

Running The Program Using CTRL R

Click the Run button or press the <CTRL R> key to run the VI
 The VI is running and displaying the output

Press the stop button to stop the VI

Control Palette
When you right click on the front panel, the control palette will appear.
Move the cursor to the numeric control and it will display the numeric control palette

Knob Control in VI
Add the knob to the front panel to the left of the waveform graph. It is used to control the
amplitude of the signal.
 Simulate Signal Express VI
It simulates a signal based on the configuration you specify

Properties of Simulate Signal Express VI

It will display the Configure Simulate Signal
Simulate Signal Express VI with a Signal Type of Sawtooth
Changes the signal type from Sine to Sawtooth signal type.
 Revealing Hidden Inputs and Outputs
Reveals the hidden input and output by extending the border of the Simulate Signal

Connecting The Knob To The Simulate Signal Express Vi

Connecting the wire of the Amplitude Knob

Running The Program While Adjusting The Knob

Running the VI
 Deleting The Wire Connection Of The Simulate Express Signal And The
Waveform Graph
Modifying the signal by removing the connection wire by selecting and pressing the <Delete>
key.
 Selecting View To Display Function Palette
To display the Functions palette or simply right clicking anywhere in blank space

Displaying The Function Palette

The Functions palette opens the Programming palette by default
Selecting The Configure Formula From The Arithmetic And Comparison
Palette
To formulate formula based computation

Configure Formula Dialog Box With The Formula Given

Interface of the Formula tool
 Connecting Simulate Signal To Formula
After formulation of the Formula, the connection must be in placed to function

Connecting Formula To Waveform Graph

To output the Formula, the Formula tool must be placed between the Simulate Signal and
Waveform Graph
 Merge Signal Function
To display the output with and without the Formula based computation
Running The Program With Two Signals On The Graph
Execution of the VI and comparison of the two signals on a graph

Customizing Knob Control

Property control of the Knob by right clicking and selecting Properties

Properties Of The Knob Control

Knob properties
 Changing The Label Of The Knob Control
Too change the label, locate and change the Label and check the Visible box

Showing The Color Ramp Of The Knob

This property allows you to add or to change color band in your palette or meter
control
 Changing The Marker Text Color
The marker text color function allows the programmer to change the color
properties of the text/

Extending A Plot Legend

The user can set the plot or allocate the plot in the plot legend and the Labview
will graph the data.
 Properties Of The Graph
The appearance tabs in the graph properties allow the user to control the size,
position, label, caption, and the enabled state.

Selecting A New Line Color

Too select a new color for the line or point/fill of the plots.
 Selecting New Line Color Of The Sawtooth Formula Result
The user can set the color of sawtooth formula results by changing the color in the
line button.

Changing Name Text Box

By selecting the fill button under the name function the user can change the name
of the text box.
 Final Output
By combining the whole steps in the above the user can reach or achieved the final
output below.
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, applying the different functionalities and virtual instruments in

LabVIEW made a comprehensive visual representation of the data inputs. Generally
speaking, this application is a popular graphical programming environment that
provides a strong and flexible platform for creating unique applications for data
gathering, analysis, and control. It is a useful tool for a variety of applications in
engineering, science, and manufacturing because to its user-friendly visual
programming interface, large library of integrated tools, and support for third-party add-
ons. LabVIEW offers a flexible and user-friendly programming environment that may
help you easily create complex programs whether you work in research, automation, or
industrial control. LabVIEW is a useful tool for any developer wishing to create unique
applications for data gathering, analysis, and control because of its extensive features
and functionalities.
The vast array of built-in tools and functionalities, as well as support for several
third-party add-ons and plugins, is another advantage of LabVIEW. As a result, users
don't need to start from scratch when adding new features and functionalities to their
LabVIEW programs.
Generally speaking, LabVIEW is a strong and adaptable programming
environment that has a lot to offer professionals in engineering, automation, and
scientific research. It serves as a useful tool for a variety of applications thanks to its
simplicity of use and rich feature set.