Large R&D Test System Case Study - Computer Solutions Limited

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

Capabilities

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

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”

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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