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LabVIEW+ Suite for faster product development.

Efficiency in electronics development is a decisive factor for companies in order to survive in global competition. With software tools for the automation of test processes, development-related test processes can be accelerated and product quality optimized. Such tools include professional software applications that support, for example, measurement data acquisition, data analysis, device configuration or the creation of test sequences. As a rule, the use of such tools is worthwhile as soon as a measurement is to be carried out several times and a measuring device is to be connected to a PC.

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03.02.2025

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Improved test performance through automation

Electronics developers and test engineers are regularly faced with the challenge of testing their products in a time- and cost-efficient manner and making decisions that optimize product quality. Intelligent testing and measurement technology is used to meet the changing requirements of a fast-moving market and improve test performance. With additional software support, test processes can be fully or partially automated. On the one hand, this increases the test throughput by saving a lot of time when carrying out measurements and processing data. Secondly, automated processes are more precise and consistent than manual steps. This reduces the error rate and reliable measurement results are available as a basis for decisions on design adjustments. For product development, this means a faster, more competitive time-to-market.

Connecting a measuring device to a PC or network usually requires dedicated application software, for example to configure the test parameters, record measured values, visualize measurement results or create reports. If two or more devices are used, the question of a central hardware control system, which can also be used across different locations, also comes into focus. This allows information to be exchanged and skills to be shared across the globe. This also includes professional data analysis as well as documentation, graphics creation and report distribution. It is particularly convenient if the devices can be managed with a single tool, regardless of manufacturer.

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Optimized workflow management

As test complexity increases, the number of software tools used to support all work steps - from device configuration to the scaling of automated test systems - generally increases. Measuring device manufacturers offer suitable software applications as well as specially developed software packages that can comprehensively cover and optimize the test workflow. Modern products such as the LabVIEW+ Suite from NI are specially designed for complex test applications in development, validation and production.

With the LabVIEW+ Suite, measurements can be configured, visualized and automated. The software package helps engineers to evaluate their work faster and reduce development time. You can also analyze large amounts of data and create and exchange protocols. LabVIEW+ is manufacturer-independent, so existing measuring devices can be integrated into a test system using ready-made drivers.

Create automated test systems

LabVIEW+ is a bundle of various individual software applications from NI, including TestStand, DIAdem, FlexLogger, InstrumentStudio and LabVIEW. These are professional measurement and analysis tools that can be used to create automated test systems. The improved workflow shortens the development time.

Each software component has special functions to accelerate and standardize various test sequences: TestStand can be used to create test sequences for automated production or validation tests. DIAdem is a data management software for the evaluation, visualization and documentation of measured values. FlexLogger is a no-code software for data acquisition and InstrumentStudio makes it possible to work with several devices simultaneously; both together simplify the device configuration and the setup for the measurements. LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for the development of automated test systems with a connection to each measuring device.

The LabVIEW+ Suite is used across all industries for the manufacturer-independent integration of measuring devices. Engineers can use it to analyze large amounts of data, create protocols and develop automated test sequences for validation and production tests that can be controlled and monitored from anywhere in the world. The bundle is generally worthwhile for users who want to use at least one other NI software in addition to LabVIEW Professional. For simple measurement data acquisition, however, individual applications such as FlexLogger or LabVIEW are sufficient.

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Summary

Complex test tasks in development, validation and production are supported by innovative measurement technologies. Special software applications can optimize the workflow by automating measurement and analysis tasks. The advantage: automated test processes are consistent and precise. Automation increases efficiency, reduces errors and accelerates product development. The LabVIEW+ Suite software bundle helps electronics developers and test engineers to streamline their work steps and accelerate and standardize the entire test process with tools such as TestStand or DIAdem.

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