Case Study: Large R&D Test System

Problem

  • 8 DUT x ~ 100 chan
    • Rates up to 10K / chan
    • Customizable channels
      • Name
      • Rate
      • Averaging scheme
      • Value range
      • Sensor type
      • Display methods
      • Error and warning levels
    • 24/7 operation
      • Real-time displays
      • Reliable unattended operation

 

 

Solution

  • “Push the envelope” architecture
    • Dynamic loading
    • Producer / Consumer
    • 43 parallel loops
    • 27 queues
    • Advanced error handling and recovery
    • “Setup” screen (shown)
    • “Recipe Editor”
    • Configuration files
    • Programmable “Exception Handling”

Capabilities

  • LabVIEW
    • Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA)
    • 2 Certified LabVIEW Developers (CLD)
  • Extensive experience with NI’s cDAQ hardware
  • Significant Systems Engineering Expertise

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Results

  • Smooth performance on just one PC
    • Customer said no other vendor could do that
  • System is running 24/7, collecting lots of useful data
    • Customer reports learning a great deal of valuable info
    • Four times the production rate before automation
    • Saved several DUT by shutting down before damage

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