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