Ideologically LabVIEW is very close to the SCADA-systems, but unlike them focus more on problem solving rather than in the field of CAM, as in the field of ARS. The latest version of LabVIEW 2009 allows to simplify the challenges of designing multiprocessor systems, as well as improving compiler settings and ready to functional blocks that can simplify the development of systems based on FPGA. The latest version of LabVIEW allows the introduction of a code for programming distributed systems with wireless sensors, which allows specialists to create intelligent systems, industrial measurement and monitoring and offer the latest solutions for the testing of various wireless communication protocols, including WLAN, WiMAX, GPS and MIMO on a single hardware platform. In addition, LabVIEW simplifies the mathematical calculations, 2,009 in real time by optimizing the mathematical algorithms and implementation of hardware real-time.
According to the president, CEO and cofounder of National Instruments James Trucharda - "Today, in a difficult economic situation, engineers and specialists are forced to implement their projects to spending a minimum of resources and time." "New Perspectives, which appeared due to large investments in infrastructure, environmental monitoring, medical research, development and testing of new devices have forced us to focus on creating a LabVIEW 2009. LabVIEW That 2009 will make optimal use of resources such basic technologies such as multiprocessor systems, a technique using FPGA, wireless platforms, as well as mathematical calculations in real time and implement innovative solutions based on them.

Upgrading technologies for the development of multiprocessor systems

Virtualization technology makes it possible to simultaneously run multiple operating systems on a single multiprocessor hardware platform that allows to build systems with higher performance and efficiency. Software NI Real-Time Hypervisor operates on dual-core and quad-core controllers NI PXI, as well as industrial controllers National Instruments.

While virtualization can introduce new opportunities for the development of systems with parallel execution of code, software, LabVIEW 2009 also has new advanced features for the development of multiprocessor systems and systems based on FPGA. In 2009 a new LabVIEW cyclic structure of the for-loop, which allows automatic distribution of cyclic iteration between multiple processors, significantly increasing the speed of processing. Using the LabVIEW FPGA for programming even easier and more convenient, thanks to the possibility of critical illumination, not optimal for performance of portions of code for a preliminary assessment of the resources used in the FPGA and a more precise timing compilation. In addition, optimized FPGA core can increase throughput in the processing of mathematical operations and signal processing.

Development of intelligent networks, wireless sensors

Wireless Sensor Networks (Wireless Sensor Networks) make it possible to make measurements over the entire area of distributed systems. With the use of wireless networks, professionals can conduct more in-depth analysis from the rain forests and deltas of various rivers, ending in monitoring the status and security of buildings and bridges. Software LabVIEW provides an opportunity to configure a new platform for wireless measurements NI WSN using a visual programming for analysis, sampling and presentation of the measured data. Using the new software module LabVIEW Wireless Sensor Network Module, specialists can be individually programmed wireless measurement nodes, thus increasing the time of their battery life, increasing the efficiency of collecting data and creating user interfaces for control of the sensors.

Possibility of testing a larger number of wireless devices and standards

Using programmable test equipment running LabVIEW, professionals can use a single measurement platform for testing various types of modulation and communication protocols. Such an approach is more optimal than using conventional equipment designed for testing one specific communication protocol. New software NI WLAN Measurement Suite for LabVIEW ensures compatibility with standards IEEE 802.11 a / b / g and allows measurements of up to five times faster than with traditional equipment. In addition to the software WLAN Measurement Suite, specialized Toolkits WiMAX, GPS and MIMO for LabVIEW provide opportunities to test the increasing number of wireless standards using modular measurement equipment NI.

Mathematical calculations in real time

LabVIEW has built-in math libraries, containing more than 1000 functions, ranging from low-level, for example, point-wise signal processing and finishing high-level, including the introduction of ready-made configurations. It is important to note that all functions can be implemented on the platform of real time (Real-Time). With the application module LabVIEW MathScript RT, LabVIEW software in 2009 has more capacity to use mathematical calculations in real time, as well as the launch of these algorithms for deterministic operating system for professionals who use text tools of mathematical calculations. The module allows professionals to connect existing. M files using ready-made interactive user interfaces and input / output signals and real easy to run them on a hardware platform for real-time over rapid prototyping. Thanks to simplify the process of implementation of mathematical algorithms on embedded hardware platforms, real-time software LabVIEW 2009 is the best tool for developers of medical technology, mechanics, development of autonomous systems, reducing thus the time for new products to market.

Advantages:

- A full-featured programming language.
- Intuitive graphical programming process.
- Ample opportunities for collecting, processing and analysis, control devices, generate reports and exchange data via network interfaces.
- Driver Support over 2000 devices.
- Features interactive code generation.
- High speed of compiled programs.
- Compatibility with operating systems Windows2000/NT/XP/7, Mac OS X, Linux and Sun Solaris.

Year: 2009 - Update 2010
Developer: National Instruments
Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, x32, x64
Language: English

Homepage: http://www.ni.com/labview/

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