Prepared By

SHAIK AMANULLA

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

NI LabVIEW

LabVIEW Basics

LabVIEW Environment

NI Multisim & NI Ultiboard

NI ELVIS

NI Multisim Integrated with NI LabVIEW

NI LabVIEW Academy

LabVIEW Application Areas

Buy LabVIEW

MARKETING STRATEGY

Importance of NI in Renewable Energy

CONCUSION

INTRODUCTION National Instruments Corporation is an American multinational

company with international operation and was founded in 1976.

NI headquarters in Austin, Texas , U.S .

NI is a producer of automated test equipment and virtual

instrumentation software.

Common applications include data acquisition, instrument control

and machine vision.

NI products are like LABVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, PXI, DAQ,

cRIO, TestStand and roboRio.

The NI Electronics Workbench Group is responsible for

electronic circuit design software NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard.

In 2012, the company sold products to more than 35,000

companies with revenues of $ 1.12 billion USD.

NI LabVIEW LabVIEW is a Software or virtual instrument that has been built

specifically for engineers and scientists with intent of making them more productive and ensuring that they have all the tools they need to develop prototype, design and build their applications.

LabVIEW is a programming environment used by engineers and scientists around the world to tackle both simple and complex challenges across a variety of industries.

LabVIEW concepts are as follows

Acquiring, saving and lodging data

Find and use math and complex analysis functions

Work with data types, such as arrays and clusters

Displaying and printing results.

LabVIEW BasicsCore LabVIEW Concepts:

1. LabVIEW Environment Basics: Examine the most important building blocks for any LabVIEW application, including front panel, block diagram, plaettes, controls and indicators.

2. Graphical Programming Basics: See how to connect functions and work with a variety of data types when constructing applications.

3. Common Tools: view a collection of important tools and common user functions that all users should know.

4. Debugging Tools: Learn how to use simple tools and technique to understand the behavior of code and address problems or bugs.

Continued…

Programming in LabVIEW

1. Data Structures: arrays, clusters and enumerated data

2. Execution Structures: While loops, For loops and Case structures

3. Passing Data between loop iterations: shift registers

4. Handling Errors: error handling and error clusters

Finding Examples and Getting Help

a. Finding Examples: Example Finder and ni.com/code

b. Using the LabVIEW Help: Context help and LV help

c. Online Help Resources: Knowledge Base and forums

d. Getting additional help: help from a LabVIEW expert

Lab VIEW Environment LabVIEW is a graphical programming language uses icons instead of lines of

text to create applications. It uses data flow programming, where the flow of data determines execution order.

In every LabVIEW application, there is a general pattern of first acquiring data, analyzing and processing the data, and then presenting the data in a report or on a graph.

Acquire: NI is a global leader in PC based data (Analog/Digital) acquisition. LabVIEW provides a single programming interface resulting in a seamless hardware and software integration.

Analyze: LabVIEW software has more than 600 built-in functions for signal synthesis, frequency analysis, probability, math, curve fitting, interpolation, digital signal processing, application specific processing for sound and vibration, machine vision, RF/communications and more.

Present: After you acquire and perform analysis on your data, you likely need to present your data. LabVIEW graphical development environment includes hundreds of built-in functions and tools for data presentation.

NI Multisim & Ultiboard

NI Multisim & Ultiboard is world’s most popular software for

learning electronics and having 1,80,000 industrial and

academic users. It includes as follows:

Multisim simulation and capture

Ultiboard PCB layout

Multisim MCU Module controller simulation

Multisim software integrates powerful SPICE simulation and

schematic capture entry into highly intuitive electronics lab on

the PC. NI provides software that has become a teaching and

learning tool of choice for thousands of educators.

Continued… Multisim (Simulation & Capture):

Multisim is an intuitive, drag-and-drop schematic capture and simulation program that educators and students can use to create complete circuits containing both analog and digital components. It also adds microcontroller unit co-simulation capabilities, so you can include an MCU, programming in assembly code, within your SPICE-model circuit.

Ultiborad ( PCB Layout) :

With Ultiboard, students can gain exposure to the physical implementation and manufacturing of circuits on PCBs. Students can import the Multisim schematic into Ultiboard with a single mouse click.

NI ELVIS The NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite

(ELVIS) gives you modular teaching platform to build the right lab experience for your course.

An Ecosystem of partners and teaching Solutions: Save space, cost and time with our flexible and extensible ecosystem of application-specific products by leading partners in education and technology.

Industry Relevant Technology: Integrated into NI ELVIS is the same NI Data Acquisition (DAQ) device used by industry.

12 Integrated Instruments in 1 Device: Build technical expertise with oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, function generator, dynamic signal analyzer , and more.

NI Multisim Integrated with NI LabVIEW

Continued…1. Multisim- Schematics: Easy-to-use schematics, simple click

and drag, 3D animated parts and wire drag without breaking connections.

2. Multisim- Virtual Breadboard: Breadboard techniques, synchronized with schematic and Wiring report for NI ELVIS (step 5)

3. Multisim- Simulation: 13,000+part library, 22+ NI ELVIS Virtual instruments, Microcontroller simulation.

4. Ultiboard- PCB Layout: Integrated with Multisim, Flexible interface, 3D view, Design rule check and Built-in autorouting.

5. NI ELVIS- Test: Instrumentation, Data acquisition and prototyping

6. LabVIEW- Compare: Automatically import like Multisim virtual data and NI ELVIS measured data. Compare ideal and real data.

NI LabVIEW AcademyThe NI LabVIEW Academy program

The NI LabVIEW Academy program provides a classroom curriculum package to academic institutions and supports both credit and noncredit courses.

After completing the LabVIEW Academy program, students have the opportunity, knowledge, and tools to attempt the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam free of charge. Each student enrolled in the course will also receive a full version of LabVIEW Student Edition for free (6 months).

Benefits:

University receives course package

University is recognized as an official LabVIEW Academy

Each student graduating from the course may attempt the CLAD for free of charge, at the campus

Each student enrolled receives a full version of LabVIEW student edition.

Continued…NI LabVIEW Academy Requirements

Curriculum of at least 30 hours, covering all requirements of

CLAD exam.

All instructors are CLAD certified.

Using data acquisition hardware- at least 1 per 2 students.

Academic Site LabVIEW license with active SSP.

Teaching materials: either localized into your language and

approved by NI, or using LabVIEW core materials directly.

Classroom with PCs and internet connection.

LabVIEW Application Areas Acquiring Data and Process Signals: Measure any

sensor, perform advanced analysis, display data and custom user interfaces.

Automating Test and Validation Systems: Automate the validation and control multiple instruments.

Academic Teaching: Apply an interactive, hands-on approach to learning, combine algorithm design with real time data measurements.

Instrument Control: Automated data collection, analyze and display signals.

Embedded Monitoring and Control Systems: Reuse ASCI C and HDL code, prototype with FPGA technology.

Wireless System Prototyping: SDR algorithm prototyping, single design environment for FPGAs.

Buy LabVIEWWhich LabVIEW Edition is Right for you?

The LabVIEW software portfolio offers a variety of options to

ensure are using the edition most suited for your needs. Explore the

three core development systems designed to scale from basic data

acquisition to professional software development.

Additionally, see NI software suites that combine the right tools to

build design, test, and control applications.

1. LabVIEW Base(Basic I/O): Starts at INR 25,000

2. LabVIEW Full (Analysis and Signal Processing): Starts at

INR 50,000

1. LabVIEW Professional (Development and Code Validation): Starts

at INR 3,68,000

2. NI software Suites (Specific application areas): Starts at INR13,900

Marketing Strategy Our main customers of NI LabVIEW Academy are Engineering

Institutes and Research Institutes in India. NI academic program is for students, professors (R&D) and also

for educators. Students belongs to graduation and post graduation can use this

LabVIEW Academy to complete their innovative project works of any stream with engineering background.

In India, The total Engineering colleges are 6430 as of now. In that, Tamil Nadu has 1027, Maharashtra has 799, Andhra Pradesh has 498, Haryana has 342 and Rajasthan has 325 engineering colleges majorly.

Till now, There are only 74 Engineering colleges (South India) are registered as LabVIEW Academy schools.

There are much scope to introduce the LabVIEW Academy to Engineering colleges and Research Institutes in India.

Product: LabVIEW Academy

Price: available in online (Price will be vary as per their application)

Promotion: By conducting seminars, presentations and workshops.

Place: Engineering colleges and Research Institutes.

Importance of NI in Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy is an area of significant investment and importance of future generations. The ability to develop technology that harness energy from wind, solar and water, and other renewable sources defines the future generations of technology.

The engineers and scientists who are solving these challenges are today are using National Instruments technologies to develop and deliver tomorrow’s solutions of sustainable environment.

Research for renewable energy is presenting new and exciting technologies that offers ways to increase the efficiency and viability of wind power, solar energy, and fuel cell technology.

Continued…Solar Energy: Solar energy technologies, which harness the

sun’s energy to generate electrical power, represent some of the fast growing sources of renewable energy on the market today.

Engineers and scientists worldwide are collaborating to lower the material costs of solar cells, increase the production efficiency of solar power plants, and create innovative solutions for applications based on Photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technology.

NI offers a complete platform of tools and technologies that facilitate and increase the productivity of theses efforts.

a. Solar Panel Validation and Verificationb. Solar Control and Monitoringc. Photovoltaic Test and Manufacturingd. Solar Manufacturing

Conclusion LabVIEW Academy uses a blended learning model that combines face-

to-face teaching with engaging content and hands-on exercises. This model prepares students for the demands of industry and higher education in engineering, computer science and other fields.

LabVIEW is the best software to students to design their innovative projects in their academics.

A lot of Engineering colleges are not aware of LabVIEW. It is the best time to introduce LabVIEW Academy to them for their best future of students and industry.

LabVIEW is not only for Students and also for professors, Who are doing advance research in their specializations.

LabVIEW is useful for educators to train the graduated students to meet the demands of future industry needs.

I concluded, LabVIEW is the best software for students, researchers and educators to develop prototype, design and build their applications. It also improves their career opportunities and meet the huge demands of industry.

References1. http://www.ni.com/getting-started/labview-

basics/environment

2. http://www.ni.com/multisim/student-edition/

3. http://www.ni.com/ni-elvis/

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Instruments

5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_education_in_India

6. http://www.ni.com/academic/labview_academy.htm

7. http://www.ni.com/renewableenergy/