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Duration 14 hours (2 days)
Course Outline
Review of LabVIEW Fundamentals
- Recap of the dataflow execution model and multithreading.
- Overview of variables, clusters, arrays, and common data types.
- Application of loops and sequence structures.
Advanced Control Structures
- Limitations of flat sequences and techniques for cycle control.
- Exploring alternatives to flat sequences.
- Implementing proper error handling in advanced architectures.
Parallel and Queued State Machines
- Building scalable and responsive applications.
- Applying state machine design patterns.
- Designing producer-consumer architecture.
Effective Use of Shift Registers
- Storing state data using shift registers.
- Managing scope and adhering to best practices.
- Preventing race conditions and unintended overwrites.
Advanced Data Types and Structures
- Working with nested clusters and user-defined types.
- Best practices for typedefs and maintenance.
- Handling multi-dimensional arrays.
LabVIEW to PLC Communication
- Ethernet/IP communication with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix/CompactLogix).
- Reading and writing clusters and user-defined data.
- Managing multi-dimensional arrays over Ethernet/IP.
Using Property Nodes Effectively
- Understanding property node scope and execution timing.
- Distinguishing between property nodes for UI manipulation and hardware control.
- Avoiding performance bottlenecks.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Experience with LabVIEW and its core components.
- A solid understanding of data types, control structures, and graphical programming.
Audience
- Software engineers working with advanced LabVIEW applications.
- Test automation developers integrating LabVIEW with industrial systems.
- Engineers seeking to optimize and scale existing LabVIEW systems.
