creating a PID controller with labview and a data acquisition system

Enable a way to find relevant data perhaps months or years after the test run.Simplify the manual configuration setup.Automate storage of measurements per a user-defined period to eliminate manual start/stop of data collection.Synchronize data collection and actuation.Minimize the chance of data loss during long test runs.Provide graphs and KPIs to enable faster analysis of the data during the test.Expand the measurements by adding more channels and channel types (e.g., 4-20 mA, ☑0 VDC and digital I/O).Zero Zone came to Viewpoint with the following high-level desires: Furthermore, simplifying the data collection and analysis would make it easier to validate against ASHRAE standards. Plus, they had multiple models of their reach-in refrigerators that needed to be assessed. Zero Zone was taking measurements with a datalogger with too few channels, and no synchronization, to other devices that feed into the system. You might think that refrigeration is a mundane product line, but that is just not true! So many innovations are occurring as manufacturers are redesigning their products to improve their environmental footprint through better energy efficiency, coolants, and durability.Īssessment requires an understanding of the performance of the refrigeration units under many conditions. Zero Zone wanted to improve the capabilities and durability of their new reach-in refrigeration products.

Creating a PID controller with labview and a data acquisition system