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-====== Getting Started with LabVIEW and a Test and Measurement Device ======+====== Getting Started with LabVIEW and a Digilent Discovery Device ======
  
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:labview_in_use.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-splashscreen.png?800|Digilent WaveForms VI}}
  
-The following guide presents how to install and use the Digilent WaveForms VIs LabVIEW package, to control Test and Measurement devices. Demos for controlling the Power Supply, the Digital I/O lines, the Waveform Generator, and the Oscilloscope instruments can be found in the [[#examples|Examples]] section of this document.+The following guide presents how to install and use the Digilent WaveForms VIs LabVIEW package, to control Digilent Test and Measurement devices. Demos for controlling the Power Supply, the Digital I/O lines, the Waveform Generator, and the Oscilloscope instruments can be found in the [[getting-started-with-labview#examples|Examples]] section of this document.
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   * A Digilent Test and Measurement device   * A Digilent Test and Measurement device
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250)]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:start|Analog Discovery 3]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-2:start|Analog Discovery 2]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-3x50:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-2230:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP2230)]] 
-    * [[reference:test-and-measurement:digital-discovery:start|Digital Discovery]] +    * [[test-and-measurement:discovery-power-supply-3340:start|Discovery Power Supply (DPS3340)]] 
-  * A Computer with the latest version of WaveForms and LabVIEW Community installed+    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-studio:start|Analog Discovery Studio]] 
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-2:start|Analog Discovery 2]] 
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery:start|Analog Discovery (Legacy)]] 
 +    * [[test-and-measurement:digital-discovery:start|Digital Discovery]] 
 +  * A Computer with the latest version of WaveForms and LabVIEW installed
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 **Note:** //If a Test and Measurement device without analog input and/or output channels (Digital Discovery), or without variable power supplies (Analog Discovery) is selected, certain examples in this guide will not work.// **Note:** //If a Test and Measurement device without analog input and/or output channels (Digital Discovery), or without variable power supplies (Analog Discovery) is selected, certain examples in this guide will not work.//
  
-**Note:** //WaveForms can be downloaded from the [[reference:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:start|]] and the set up process is found in the [[reference:software:waveforms:waveforms-3:getting-started-guide]]. By installing WaveForms, the Digilent WaveForms Runtime will be installed, which is needed by the WaveForms VIs.//+**Note:** //The latest installers for WaveForms can be downloaded Digilent's hosting area [[https://digilent.com/shop/software/digilent-waveforms/download|here]] and the set up process is found in the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:getting-started-guide]]. By installing WaveForms, the Digilent WaveForms Runtime will be installed, which is needed by the WaveForms VIs.//
  
-**Note:** //To download LabVIEW, an NI account is needed. LabVIEW Community can be downloaded from [[https://www.ni.com/ro-ro/shop/labview/select-edition/labview-community-edition.html/|LabVIEW Community]] and a getting started guide can be found at [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]. By installing LabVIEW Community, the VI Package Manager and VIPM Browser will be installed, which are later used in this guide.//+**Note:** //To download LabVIEW, an NI account is needed. Alternatively, LabVIEW Community can be downloaded from [[https://www.ni.com/ro-ro/shop/labview/select-edition/labview-community-edition.html/|LabVIEW Community]] and a getting started guide can be found at [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]. LabVIEW's Add-On Tool, VI Package Manager (VIPM), is used in this guide. Installation of VIPM is mentioned in the guide. // 
 + 
 +If you're looking for LabVIEW support for //Measurement Computing (MCC)// and //Data Translation (DT)// devices, check out these resource centers: [[/software/universal-library/labview/start]], [[/software/lv-link/start]].
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 Plug in the Test and Measurement device to the computer via an USB cable. Plug in the Test and Measurement device to the computer via an USB cable.
  
-If your device requires external power, plug in its power supply to an outlet, then plug the power supply's barrel jack into the selected Test and Measurement device. Flip the device’s power switch to the on position. The green “power good” indicator LED on the top of the device will turn on.+If your device requires external power, plug in its power supply to an outlet, then plug the power supply's end into the selected Test and Measurement device. If equipped, flip the device’s power switch to the on position. The green “power good” indicator LED on the device will turn on.
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-Open the VI Package Manager (VIPM) Browser.+Launch LabVIEW and click on the **Tools** menu. Select **VI Package Manager** from the list to open the VI Package Manager (VIPM). 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-tools-vipm.png? |VI Package Manager}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +---- 
 +--> What to do if the VI Package Manager is not installed? # 
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 +If the **VI Package Manager** option is not listed under the **Tools** menu, select the **Find LabVIEW Add-ons** option. 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-tools-add-on.png? |LabVIEW Add-ons}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +<WRAP group><WRAP column half> 
 +The **NI Tools Network** web page will open.  Enter **VI Package Manager** in the search field. Select the **JKI VI Package Manager Download** from the search results. 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-download.png? |VIPM download}} 
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 +Click on **DOWNLOAD** and proceed to install the VI Package Manager (VIPM) application onto the target Windows system.  Close LabVIEW if open and then launch the **VIPM** application. (Continue with the next step in this guide.) 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-installer.png? |VIPM Installer}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +<-- 
 +---- 
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 +Select the LabVIEW version installed on the target system (1). Enter **Digilent** in the search field (2) to display related packages. Select the **Digilent WaveForms VIs** package (3) and then click the **Install** button (4). 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-search-install.png? |VIPM application}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +---- 
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 +Click on an **agree** option in order to proceed. 
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-download-agree.png? |Agreement}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +---- 
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 +Click the **I Accept** button to continue. 
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-terms.png? |I Accept}} 
 + 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +At this point, a message window may appear prompting to restart LabVIEW, if it is open. Click **OK** on the message window. If the restart message does not appear and the system does not automatically restart LabVIEW, then the user should restart the LabVIEW application. 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-labview-restart.png? |Restart LabVIEW}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +---- 
 +--> What to do if you get a Batch Process Error? # 
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 +If prompted with a **VIPM - Batch Process Error**, click the **OK** button. 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-batch-error.png? |VIPM Batch Error}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +Next, click the **Finish** button and restart LabVIEW.  
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-not-installed.png? |VIPM}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +Once back into LabVIEW, click on **Tools** from the top menu and then select **Options**. 
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 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-tools-options.png? |Options}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +In the **Options** window, select **VI Server** and then scroll down on the right side until you reach **Machine Access**.  Enter your system name in the //Machine name/address// field and then click the **Add** button to add the name to the //Machine Access List//.  Afterwards, click the **OK** button. 
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-options-vi-server-machine-access.png? |VI Server}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +**Note:**  //Use Windows System Information to determine your computer's system name.// 
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:system-information.png? |Windows System Information}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
 +<-- 
 +---- 
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 +Next, when prompted with **VIPM - Package License Agreements**, select the **Yes, I accept...** button. 
 +</WRAP><WRAP column half> 
 +{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-license-agreement.png? |License Agreement}} 
 +</WRAP></WRAP> 
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 +Click the **Finish** button once the package has been installed and then restart LabVIEW.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:vipm_browser.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-vipm-installed.png?nolink |VIPM}}
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-Search for “Digilent”, open “Digilent WaveForms VIs” and click “Install”.+To access the Digilent WaveForms VIs Reference, launch LabVIEW, click on **Help**, and then select **Digilent WaveForms VIs Reference**. 
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:waveforms_vis_install.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-help-digilent-reference.png? |Digilent WaveForms VIs Reference}}
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-When finished close the current window and open the VI Package Manager. When it opens search for Digilent WaveForms VIs and double click on it.+To access the Digilent WaveForms VI functions via the Block Diagram, click on **View** from the top menu and then select **Functions Palette**. Alternatively, right click on the whitespace to open the **Functions Palette**.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:vipm.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:digilent-function-palette-vis.png? |Functions Palette}}
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-Click the “Show Examples” button.+The Digilent WaveForms VI examples are located in the target system's directory 'C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW {version}\examples\DigilentWF'.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:vipm_waveforms_vis.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:labview-digilentwf-examples-location.png? |Examples Location}}
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-From here you can open examples demonstrating the functionality of different instruments: examples for Analog Discovery, Analog Discovery 2 and Electronics Explorer Power Supplies, examples demonstrating the usage of digital input/output pins and examples using the Function Generator and the Oscilloscope (Bode Analyzer, Frequency Sweep, Stimulus Response). You can try the examples provided in this guide, or you can create your own examples. Several examples specific to Digilent devices can be found below.+From here, a user can open examples demonstrating the functionality of different instruments, examples demonstrating the usage of digital input/output pins, and examples using the Function Generator and the Oscilloscope (Bode Analyzer, Frequency Sweep, Stimulus Response). You can try the examples provided in this guide, or you can create your own examples. Several examples specific to Digilent devices can be found below.
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 --> Power Supply Example # --> Power Supply Example #
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-Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:variable_power_supply_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW Community. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.+Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:variable_power_supply_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.
  
 To use the //Power Supply// instrument within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Power Supply container: To use the //Power Supply// instrument within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Power Supply container:
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   * Other subvis for reading the voltage, reading the current limit, checking whether the supplies are enabled or not, resetting  the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program).   * Other subvis for reading the voltage, reading the current limit, checking whether the supplies are enabled or not, resetting  the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program).
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_tools.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_tools.png?&600 |Power Supply Tools}}
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-A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following the Front Panel and the Block Diagram of this example will be presented.+A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following paragraphs, this example's Front Panel and Block Diagram will be presented.
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-The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.+The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.
  
 In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The Stop button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the power supplies turned off. In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The Stop button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the power supplies turned off.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_front_panel_explained.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_front_panel_explained.png?&400 |Power Supply Front Panel}}
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 The lower part contains the Master Enable switch and a virtual LED which signals the state of this switch, and two separated parts for the positive and negative power supply. Both parts contain an ON/OFF switch with a virtual LED which signals the power supply state and a slider, which sets the voltage level of the power supply. If the Digital Discovery is chosen in the upper part and the program is started with the **Run** button, the objects controlling the negative power supply will be disabled and grayed out. The lower part contains the Master Enable switch and a virtual LED which signals the state of this switch, and two separated parts for the positive and negative power supply. Both parts contain an ON/OFF switch with a virtual LED which signals the power supply state and a slider, which sets the voltage level of the power supply. If the Digital Discovery is chosen in the upper part and the program is started with the **Run** button, the objects controlling the negative power supply will be disabled and grayed out.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_front_panel_greyed_out.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_front_panel_greyed_out.png?&400 |Front Panel}}
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-The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.+The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.
  
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 In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box Device (control element), compares its output to predefined strings and initializes the //Power Supplies// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and three outgoing signals: the //Power Supplies// instrument device handler, the errors and a flag which is true if the Digital Discovery, the ADP3450, or the ADP3250 was selected and false otherwise. In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box Device (control element), compares its output to predefined strings and initializes the //Power Supplies// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and three outgoing signals: the //Power Supplies// instrument device handler, the errors and a flag which is true if the Digital Discovery, the ADP3450, or the ADP3250 was selected and false otherwise.
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:power_block_1.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:power_block_1.png?&600 |Power Block}}
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 The next section is in a while loop, so it is repeated until a certain condition is met, with 100ms wait time between iterations. This part has as incoming signals the three from the previous section. The error signal and the device handler are cascaded to the //Power Supply// instrument settings, which also receive data from other control elements: voltage level sliders (V+ voltage and V- voltage) and power supply state switches (V+ and V-). These settings blocks are followed by property nodes, which are able to modify different parameters of existing blocks, in this case according to the device type, the V- channel is enabled/disabled and the V+ voltage slider’s range is modified. The next block turns the instrument on/off according to the state of the Master Enable switch. All these settings are inside a switch case, which changes constant parameters according to the selected device name (limits the voltage range for Digital Discovery). The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel. The next section is in a while loop, so it is repeated until a certain condition is met, with 100ms wait time between iterations. This part has as incoming signals the three from the previous section. The error signal and the device handler are cascaded to the //Power Supply// instrument settings, which also receive data from other control elements: voltage level sliders (V+ voltage and V- voltage) and power supply state switches (V+ and V-). These settings blocks are followed by property nodes, which are able to modify different parameters of existing blocks, in this case according to the device type, the V- channel is enabled/disabled and the V+ voltage slider’s range is modified. The next block turns the instrument on/off according to the state of the Master Enable switch. All these settings are inside a switch case, which changes constant parameters according to the selected device name (limits the voltage range for Digital Discovery). The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_block_diagram_2_false.png?nolink&600 |}} +{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_block_diagram_2_false.png?&600 |}} 
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 If the loop is exited, the device handler and the errors are passed to the next section, which turns off the supplies, closes the instrument and sets all switches and virtual LEDs to off state, then displays an error message if there was one. If the loop is exited, the device handler and the errors are passed to the next section, which turns off the supplies, closes the instrument and sets all switches and virtual LEDs to off state, then displays an error message if there was one.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_block_diagram_3.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_block_diagram_3.png?&600 |Power Supply}}
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 To run the VI, first on the front panel select the Test and Measurement device used, then press the **Run** button. To run the VI, first on the front panel select the Test and Measurement device used, then press the **Run** button.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_running.png?nolink&400 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:power_supply_running.png?&400 |Power Supply}}
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 From here the power supply channels can be enabled with the help of the switches and adjusted with the help of the sliders. To visualize the output voltage, an LED should be connected in series with a 220Ω  resistor between the V+ and the GND (down arrow) pins of the Test and Measurement device like in the image shown to the right. The program can be stopped with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel. From here the power supply channels can be enabled with the help of the switches and adjusted with the help of the sliders. To visualize the output voltage, an LED should be connected in series with a 220Ω  resistor between the V+ and the GND (down arrow) pins of the Test and Measurement device like in the image shown to the right. The program can be stopped with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel.
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 --> Digital I/O Example 1 - Virtual I/O # --> Digital I/O Example 1 - Virtual I/O #
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-Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:digital_io_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW Community. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.+Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:digital_io_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.
  
 To access the digital I/O pins of the Test and Measurement device within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Dig container: To access the digital I/O pins of the Test and Measurement device within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Dig container:
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   * Other subvis for adding tristate buffers to the I/O  lines, resetting the instrument or getting information about the state of the  lines (tristated/static) are also available (these are not used in the example program).   * Other subvis for adding tristate buffers to the I/O  lines, resetting the instrument or getting information about the state of the  lines (tristated/static) are also available (these are not used in the example program).
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-A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following the Front Panel and the Block Diagram of this example will be presented.+A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following paragraphs, this example's Front Panel and Block Diagram will be presented.
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-The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.+The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.
  
 In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the digital I/O lines all set to LOW. In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the digital I/O lines all set to LOW.
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 The lower part contains a slider ranging from 0 to 16 (control) and 16 virtual LEDs, each one named after a digital I/O line. When the program is running, the slider determines how many of the digital lines will be HIGH. By moving the slider, the number of lines set to HIGH can be modified. The virtual LEDs indicate if a line is HIGH (they are lit if HIGH and dark if LOW). The lower part contains a slider ranging from 0 to 16 (control) and 16 virtual LEDs, each one named after a digital I/O line. When the program is running, the slider determines how many of the digital lines will be HIGH. By moving the slider, the number of lines set to HIGH can be modified. The virtual LEDs indicate if a line is HIGH (they are lit if HIGH and dark if LOW).
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-The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.+The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.
  
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 In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box Device (control element) and initializes the //Digital IO// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and two outgoing signals: the //Digital IO// instrument device handler and the error signal. In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box Device (control element) and initializes the //Digital IO// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and two outgoing signals: the //Digital IO// instrument device handler and the error signal.
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 The next section is in a while loop, so it is repeated until a certain condition is met, with 100ms wait time between iterations. This part has as incoming signals the two from the previous section. The error signal and the device handler are connected to the DIO-Write block, which also receives data from the input slider. The number outputted by the slider is converted to a Boolean array with 8 elements, then the content of this array is written to the digital I/O lines. The error and instrument handle signals are connected then to the DIO-Read block. With the help of this block, the program reads the values of digital I/O lines 0 to 15, then converts the Boolean array to a number. This number is compared to constant values and the result of each comparison decides the state of the virtual LEDs. The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel. The instrument handle and the errors are sent towards the next part. The next section is in a while loop, so it is repeated until a certain condition is met, with 100ms wait time between iterations. This part has as incoming signals the two from the previous section. The error signal and the device handler are connected to the DIO-Write block, which also receives data from the input slider. The number outputted by the slider is converted to a Boolean array with 8 elements, then the content of this array is written to the digital I/O lines. The error and instrument handle signals are connected then to the DIO-Read block. With the help of this block, the program reads the values of digital I/O lines 0 to 15, then converts the Boolean array to a number. This number is compared to constant values and the result of each comparison decides the state of the virtual LEDs. The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel. The instrument handle and the errors are sent towards the next part.
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 If the loop is exited, the state of all virtual LEDs is set to false (LEDs are turned off) with the help of property nodes, then an all 0 boolean array is written to the digital I/O lines (all lines are set to LOW). The instrument is closed making it available to other programs, then an error message is displayed, if there were any errors. If the loop is exited, the state of all virtual LEDs is set to false (LEDs are turned off) with the help of property nodes, then an all 0 boolean array is written to the digital I/O lines (all lines are set to LOW). The instrument is closed making it available to other programs, then an error message is displayed, if there were any errors.
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 From here the state of  digital I/O lines 0 to 15 can be set by the slider. The state of the pins is also read back and displayed with the help of the virtual LEDs . The program can be terminated with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel. From here the state of  digital I/O lines 0 to 15 can be set by the slider. The state of the pins is also read back and displayed with the help of the virtual LEDs . The program can be terminated with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel.
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 --> Digital I/O Example 2  - Simple Loopback# --> Digital I/O Example 2  - Simple Loopback#
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-Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:digital_io_2_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW Community. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.+Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:digital_io_2_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.
  
 To access the digital I/O pins of the Test and Measurement device within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Dig container: To access the digital I/O pins of the Test and Measurement device within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → Dig container:
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   * Other subvis for adding tristate buffers to the I/O  lines, resetting the instrument or getting information about the state of the  lines (tristated/static) are also available (these are not used in the example program).   * Other subvis for adding tristate buffers to the I/O  lines, resetting the instrument or getting information about the state of the  lines (tristated/static) are also available (these are not used in the example program).
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-A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following the Front Panel and the Block Diagram of this example will be presented.+A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following paragraphs, this example's Front Panel and Block Diagram will be presented.
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-The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.+The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.
  
 In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the digital I/O lines all set to LOW. In this example the panel is separated in two parts with decorative elements. In the upper part there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program can be stopped, and the digital I/O lines all set to LOW.
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 The lower part contains a slider ranging from 0 to 9 (control), two text fields (indicator), 7 virtual LEDs, and a seven-segment display. When the program is running, the number set with the slider is used to determine which segments should be lit on the seven-segment display, the list of these segments being displayed in one of the text fields. The other text field contains the binary number which should be written to the digital I/O lines 0-6. Virtual LEDs show the state of these lines. The seven-segment display is connected to digital I/O lines 8-14 and segments are turned on/off according to the state of these pins. The lower part contains a slider ranging from 0 to 9 (control), two text fields (indicator), 7 virtual LEDs, and a seven-segment display. When the program is running, the number set with the slider is used to determine which segments should be lit on the seven-segment display, the list of these segments being displayed in one of the text fields. The other text field contains the binary number which should be written to the digital I/O lines 0-6. Virtual LEDs show the state of these lines. The seven-segment display is connected to digital I/O lines 8-14 and segments are turned on/off according to the state of these pins.
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-The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.+The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the Run button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.
  
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 In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box list Device (control element) and initializes the //Digital IO// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and two outgoing signals: the //Digital IO// instrument device handler and the error signal. In this example the Block Diagram is separated in three parts with the help of decorative and functional structures. The first part named Device selection and initialization contains the combo box list Device (control element) and initializes the //Digital IO// instrument with the selected device name. This part has zero incoming and two outgoing signals: the //Digital IO// instrument device handler and the error signal.
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 As a next step, the state of the digital I/O lines 8-14 is read and the segments of the seven-segment display are controlled according to the received values. The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel. The instrument handle and the errors are sent towards the next part. As a next step, the state of the digital I/O lines 8-14 is read and the segments of the seven-segment display are controlled according to the received values. The loop is exited if there is an error, or the **Stop** button is pressed on the Front Panel. The instrument handle and the errors are sent towards the next part.
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 When the loop is exited, the state of all virtual LEDs is set to false (LEDs are turned off) with the help of property nodes, the strings are replaced with an empty string, then an all 0 Boolean array is written to the digital I/O lines (all lines are set to LOW). The instrument is closed making it available to other programs, then an error message is displayed, if there were any errors. When the loop is exited, the state of all virtual LEDs is set to false (LEDs are turned off) with the help of property nodes, the strings are replaced with an empty string, then an all 0 Boolean array is written to the digital I/O lines (all lines are set to LOW). The instrument is closed making it available to other programs, then an error message is displayed, if there were any errors.
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 Connect DIO pins 0-6 to DIO pins 8-14, as seen in the diagram to the right. DIO lines 0-6 are used as output and are controlled by the slider. As the segments of the seven-segment display are connected to digital I/O lines 8-14, connecting the respective pins will display the number set on the slider. The program can be terminated with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel Connect DIO pins 0-6 to DIO pins 8-14, as seen in the diagram to the right. DIO lines 0-6 are used as output and are controlled by the slider. As the segments of the seven-segment display are connected to digital I/O lines 8-14, connecting the respective pins will display the number set on the slider. The program can be terminated with the **Stop** button on the Front Panel
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 --> Analog I/O Example # --> Analog I/O Example #
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-Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:frequency_sweep_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW Community. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.+Download and unzip the provided example file {{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:frequency_sweep_v2.zip |}} then double click on it to open it with LabVIEW. All the instruments used in the example can be used in your own VI, play around and see what else you can create.
  
 To use the //Waveform Generator// instrument within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → FGEN container: To use the //Waveform Generator// instrument within LabVIEW, the following subvis are available in the Measurement I/O → Digilent WF VIs → FGEN container:
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   * Other subvis for generating arbitrary waveforms, returning data about the state of the function generator, resetting the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program).   * Other subvis for generating arbitrary waveforms, returning data about the state of the function generator, resetting the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program).
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   * Other subvis for setting channel and trigger properties, returning data about the state of the oscilloscope, resetting the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program).    * Other subvis for setting channel and trigger properties, returning data about the state of the oscilloscope, resetting the instrument, etc. are also available (these are not used in the example program). 
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-A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following the Front Panel and the Block Diagram of this example will be presented.+A LabVIEW Virtual Instrument consists of two parts: the Front Panel and the Block Diagram. The Front Panel contains all controls and indicators for data in- and output and serves as a user interface when the program is running. The Block Diagram contains the blocks which are present on the Front Panel, but also other block which are necessary for information processing and the connections between these blocks. One can add a new block to both windows by right clicking on a blank space in the corresponding window and selecting the required block from a library. Blocks already present in the window can be modified by right clicking on the respective block. In the following paragraphs, this example's Front Panel and Block Diagram will be presented.
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-The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.+The Front Panel contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (1) and the panel itself (3). Control and indicator objects are placed in the panel.
  
 In this example the panel is separated in three parts with decorative elements. In the upper left part, there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program and both the //Oscilloscope// and //Function Generator// instruments can be stopped. In this example the panel is separated in three parts with decorative elements. In the upper left part, there is a drop-down list with the name Device which is used to select the Test and Measurement device used. The **Stop** button (2) is also found here. With this button the program and both the //Oscilloscope// and //Function Generator// instruments can be stopped.
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 The lower left part contains all the control elements for the //Wavegen// instrument: channel and function selector drop-down lists, sliders and text boxes for setting the amplitude and DC offset voltages and text boxes for setting the duty cycle, the starting and ending frequency and the frequency increment of the sweep. The lower left part contains all the control elements for the //Wavegen// instrument: channel and function selector drop-down lists, sliders and text boxes for setting the amplitude and DC offset voltages and text boxes for setting the duty cycle, the starting and ending frequency and the frequency increment of the sweep.
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 The right part named Oscilloscope contains four drop-down lists for scope channel selection, setting coupling type, setting trigger edge, and setting probe attenuation (by default this is set to 1X, should be modified if BNC probes are used) and a numeric control to set the speed of the measurements (it sets the acquisition time for every step). Beside of the control fields, a plot pane is also present: here will be displayed the measured signal. The range of the axis is set automatically. The right part named Oscilloscope contains four drop-down lists for scope channel selection, setting coupling type, setting trigger edge, and setting probe attenuation (by default this is set to 1X, should be modified if BNC probes are used) and a numeric control to set the speed of the measurements (it sets the acquisition time for every step). Beside of the control fields, a plot pane is also present: here will be displayed the measured signal. The range of the axis is set automatically.
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 <WRAP group> <WRAP group>
-The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://learn.ni.com/training/resources/1407/getting-started-with-labview-2020-community-edition/|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.+The Block Diagram contains, along with the menu bar, the alignment setting, search buttons, etc. (see more at: [[https://labviewwiki.org/wiki/Getting_Started|LabVIEW Community Getting Started]]), the **Run** button (the program can also be started from here) and the panel itself. Control, indicator and data processing blocks and structures are placed in the panel and connected.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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 The axis ranges of the plot pane are also set here: the X axis is ranging from 0 to the starting period and the Y axis is set to display the full peak-to-peak range of the signal.   The axis ranges of the plot pane are also set here: the X axis is ranging from 0 to the starting period and the Y axis is set to display the full peak-to-peak range of the signal.  
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_block_1.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_block_1.png?&600 |}}
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 The loop also contains the **Run** block, which starts the Scope and takes a measurement, and a **Read** block connected to the indicator Analog Data, which is the plot pane on the Front Panel. The outgoing signals of this section are just the error signals and the instrument handles. The loop also contains the **Run** block, which starts the Scope and takes a measurement, and a **Read** block connected to the indicator Analog Data, which is the plot pane on the Front Panel. The outgoing signals of this section are just the error signals and the instrument handles.
 </WRAP><WRAP column half> </WRAP><WRAP column half>
-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_block_2.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_block_2.png?&600 |}}
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 If the loop is exited, both instruments are stopped and closed, to make them available for other software. The two error signals are merged and handled: an error message is displayed, if there were any errors during execution. If the loop is exited, both instruments are stopped and closed, to make them available for other software. The two error signals are merged and handled: an error message is displayed, if there were any errors during execution.
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:analog_block_diagram_4.png?nolink&200 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:getting-started-with-labview:analog_block_diagram_4.png?&200 |}}
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 To run the VI, first, on the Front Panel select the Test and Measurement device used, set the attributes of the desired waveform and the parameters of the frequency sweep, then press the **Run** button. The measurement can be stopped at any time  with the **Stop** button, or is finished when the ending frequency is reached. To run the VI, first, on the Front Panel select the Test and Measurement device used, set the attributes of the desired waveform and the parameters of the frequency sweep, then press the **Run** button. The measurement can be stopped at any time  with the **Stop** button, or is finished when the ending frequency is reached.
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-{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_running.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ reference:test-and-measurement:guides:analog_io_running.png?&600 |}}
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-To to test the example , connect the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 pin (orange wire/circle) to the device's Wavegen Channel 1 output pin (yellow wire/circle). For devices that use differential input channels, such as the Analog Discovery Studio with MTE cables, make sure to connect the Oscilloscope Channel 1 negative pin (orange wire with white stripes) to the ground pin associated with Wavegen Channel 1 (black wire).+To to test the example , connect the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 pin (orange wire/circle) to the device's Wavegen Channel 1 output pin (yellow wire/circle). For devices that use differential input channels, such as the Analog Discovery 3 with MTE cables, make sure to connect the Oscilloscope Channel 1 negative pin (orange wire with white stripes) to the ground pin associated with Wavegen Channel 1 (black wire).
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-{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-oscilloscope:scope-hw-setup.png?nolink&600 |}}+{{ :learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-oscilloscope:scope-hw-setup.png?&600 |}}
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
 //If your Digilent Test and Measurement device supports BNC cables, more options are available. Select your device, below, for instructions on using these cables.// //If your Digilent Test and Measurement device supports BNC cables, more options are available. Select your device, below, for instructions on using these cables.//
 +
 +--> Analog Discovery 3 with BNC Adapter #
 +<WRAP group> <WRAP column half>
 +Connect the [[test-and-measurement:bnc-adapter-board:start|BNC Adapter]] to the Analog Discovery 3, as shown in the image to the right. Next, connect BNC cables to the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 BNC Connector and Wavegen Channel 1 BNC Connector. Connect the cables' probes to one another. Check the input probe's attenuation factor, as it will be used later to set up the software.
 +
 +**Note:** //For this demo, both ground wires were not connected together, because the Oscilloscope channel shares the same ground as the Wavegen channel. While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.//
 +
 +**Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.//
 +</WRAP> <WRAP column half>
 +{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:analog-discovery-3-bnc-hw-setup.png?600|}}
 +</WRAP> </WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP group> <WRAP column half>
 +Take note of the jumper that selects between AC and DC coupling on the BNC adapter. Either will work to measure the sine wave produced here, but some waveforms may find one setting or the other significantly more useful.
 +</WRAP> <WRAP column half>
 +{{:test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-3:analog-discovery-3-coupling-switch.png?400|}}
 +</WRAP> </WRAP>
 +<--
 +
 +--> Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250) #
 +<WRAP group> <WRAP column half>
 +Connect a BNC oscilloscope probe to the Analog Discovery Pro's Oscilloscope Channel 1 connector and a set of BNC minigrabbers to its Wavegen Out Channel 1 connector. Connect these together, as pictured, to form a loopback circuit. Check the input probe's attenuation factor, as it will be used later to set up the software.
 +
 +**Note:** //For this demo, both ground wires were not connected together, because the Oscilloscope channel shares the same ground as the Wavegen channel. While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.//
 +
 +**Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.//
 +</WRAP> <WRAP column half>
 +{{reference:test-and-measurement:guides:wavegen_and_scope.jpg?600}}
 +</WRAP> </WRAP>
 +<--
  
 --> Analog Discovery Studio # --> Analog Discovery Studio #
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 Connect BNC cables to the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 BNC Connector and Wavegen Channel 1 BNC Connector. Connect the cables' probes to one another. Check the input probe's attenuation factor. Connect BNC cables to the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 BNC Connector and Wavegen Channel 1 BNC Connector. Connect the cables' probes to one another. Check the input probe's attenuation factor.
  
-**Note:** //While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device.//+**Note:** //For this demo, both ground wires were not connected together, because the Oscilloscope channel shares the same ground as the Wavegen channel. While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.//
  
 **Note:** //When using BNC Cables, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.// **Note:** //When using BNC Cables, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.//
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 </WRAP> </WRAP> </WRAP> </WRAP>
 <-- <--
- 
 --> Analog Discovery 2 with BNC Adapter # --> Analog Discovery 2 with BNC Adapter #
 <WRAP group> <WRAP column half> <WRAP group> <WRAP column half>
-Connect BNC cables to the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 BNC Connector and Wavegen Channel 1 BNC Connector. Connect the cables' probes to one another. Check the input probe's attenuation factor.+Connect the [[test-and-measurement:bnc-adapter-board:start|BNC Adapter]] to the Analog Discovery 2, as shown in the image to the right. Next, connect BNC cables to the Test and Measurement device's Oscilloscope Channel 1 BNC Connector and Wavegen Channel 1 BNC Connector. Connect the cables' probes to one another. Check the input probe's attenuation factor, as it will be used later to set up the software.
  
-**Note:** //While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device.//+**Note:** //For this demo, both ground wires were not connected together, because the Oscilloscope channel shares the same ground as the Wavegen channel. While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.//
  
 **Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.// **Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.//
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 {{:learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-oscilloscope:analog-discovery-2-coupling-switch.png?400|}} {{:learn:instrumentation:tutorials:analog-discovery-studio-oscilloscope:analog-discovery-2-coupling-switch.png?400|}}
-</WRAP> </WRAP> 
-<-- 
- 
---> Analog Discovery Pro (ADP3450/ADP3250) # 
-<WRAP group> <WRAP column half> 
-Connect a BNC oscilloscope probe to the Analog Discovery Pro's Oscilloscope Channel 1 connector and a set of BNC minigrabbers to its Wavegen Out channel 1 connector. Connect these together, as pictured, to form a loopback circuit. Check the input probe's attenuation factor, as it will be used later to set up the software. 
- 
-**Note:** //While BNC Probes are single-ended (as is the Waveform Generator hardware), a connected circuit must still share a common ground with the device. No more than one ground should be connected, in order to avoid the creation of ground loops, which may damage your device.// 
- 
-**Note:** //When using BNC Probes, make sure to take note of the probes' bandwidth. When probes are used with an oscilloscope, the achievable bandwidth is limited by both the probes and by the scope. For example, using 1 MHz probes will limit the bandwidth to 1 MHz, even if that is below the Test and Measurement device's specified maximum.// 
-</WRAP> <WRAP column half> 
-{{reference:test-and-measurement:guides:wavegen_and_scope.jpg?600}} 
 </WRAP> </WRAP> </WRAP> </WRAP>
 <-- <--
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 ===== Next Steps ===== ===== Next Steps =====
  
-For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device's Resource Center, linked from the [[reference:test-and-measurement:start]] page of this wiki.+For more guides on how to use the Digilent Test and Measurement Device, return to the device's Resource Center, linked from the [[test-and-measurement:start]] page of this wiki.
  
-For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-scopes-instruments/|Scopes and Instruments]] section of the Digilent Forums.+For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilent.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.