COURSE FILE

BEI704 &VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION

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 COURSE OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is to study the basic building blocks of virtual instrumentation and he various
techniques of interfacing of external instruments of PC.

LEARNING OUTCOME
1. Define virtual instrumentation concepts
2. Describe acquisition methodologies

3. Compare traditional and virtual instrumentation

4. Discuss operating systems required for virtual instrumentation

5. Illustrate implementation methods for instrumentation

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 SYLLABUS
UNIT- I INTRODUCTION 9Hours

Virtual Instrumentation - Definition and Flexibility - Block diagram and Architecture for Virtual
Instruments versus Traditional Instruments Instrumentation -VI Programming techniques - VI, sub VI,
Loop and Charts, Arrays, Clusters and Graphs, Case and Sequence Structures, Formula nodes, String and
File Input / Output

UNIT- II DATA ACQUISTITION IN VI 9 Hours

A/D and D/A converters, Plug-in Analog Input / Output cards – Digital Input and Output Cards,
Organization of the DAQ VI system – Opto-isolation – Performing analog input and analog output –
Scanning multiple analog channels – Issues involved in selection of Data acquisition cards – Data acquisition
modules with serial communication – Design of digital voltmeter with transducer input –Timers and
Counters.

UNIT –III COMMUNICATION NETWORKED MODULES 9 Hours

Introduction to PC Buses – Local busses:- ISA, PCI, RS232, RS422 and RS485 – Interface Buses:- USB,
PCMCIA, VXI, SCXI and PXI –Instrumentation Buses :- Modbus and GPIB – Networked busses – ISO/OSI
Reference model, Ethernet and TCP/ IP Protocols.

UNIT- IV REAL TIME CONTROL IN VI 9Hours

Designs using VI Software - ON/OFF controller – Proportional controller – Modeling and basic control of
level and reactor processes – Case studies on development of HMI, SCADA in VI

UNIT- V OPERATING SYSTEM AND HARDWARE OVERVIEW 9Hours

PC architecture, current trends, operating system requirements, PC based instrumentation, analog and digital
interfaces, PXI and SCXI main frame - modular instruments – Transducers – power, speed and timing
considerations.

TEXT BOOKS:

T1.Lab VIEW Graphical Programming, Gary W. Johnson, Richard Jennings 3rd edition,McGraw-Hill
Professional Publishing
T2.Lisa K Wells, Lab view for Everyone‖, Prentice Hall of India.
T3.Jovitha Jerome, Virtual Instrumentation using lab view, PHI learning pvt.ltd, 30Jan 2010.
T4.Sanjay Gupta /joseph john, Virtual Instrumentation using lab view, TataM.C.Graw-Hill education, 2010.

REFERENCES:
R1.Lab view based Advanced Instrumentation systems, P.Surekha, veilag Berlin Heidel berg, 2007.
R2.Lab view programming Data acquisition and analysis by Jeffrey y .Beyon, prentice hall, 30 Aug. 2000.
R3.Learning with Lab view by Robert h.Bish national Instruments, addisionWesley 1999.

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 BEI704&Virtual Instrumentation

Academic Course Description

BHARATH UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BEI704 &Virtual Instrumentation
Eighth Semester, (even Semester)

Course (catalog) description

The purpose of this course is to develop a strong foundation in Instrumentation. This course
introducesthe students to the graphical system design model and its different phases of functionality such
as design, prototyping and deployment. This course explain about the basic concepts of graphical
programming and high lights the features and Techniques used in Lab view to create virtual Instruments.

Compulsory/Elective course : Elective for EEE students

Credit & Contact hours : 3 and 45 hours

Course Coordinator : Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI

Instructors : Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI

Name of the instructor Class Office Office Email (domain:@ Consultatio

handl locatio phone bharathuniv.ac.in n
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Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI final KS 303 kvenkateswari07@gmail. 9.00-9.50
year 04422290125 com AM
EEE

Relationship to other courses:

Pre –Requisites :BEE603 Microprocessor and Microcontroller

Assumed Knowledge :BasicKnowledge in analog and Digital Electronics,

Measurement and Instrumentation and computer.

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Syllabus Contents

UNIT- I INTRODUCTION 9Hours

Virtual Instrumentation - Definition and Flexibility - Block diagram and Architecture for Virtual
Instruments versus Traditional Instruments Instrumentation -VI Programming techniques - VI, sub VI,
Loop and Charts, Arrays, Clusters and Graphs, Case and Sequence Structures, Formula nodes, String and
File Input / Output

UNIT- II DATA ACQUISTITION IN VI 9 Hours

A/D and D/A converters, Plug-in Analog Input / Output cards – Digital Input and Output Cards,
Organization of the DAQ VI system – Opto-isolation – Performing analog input and analog output –
Scanning multiple analog channels – Issues involved in selection of Data acquisition cards – Data acquisition
modules with serial communication – Design of digital voltmeter with transducer input –Timers and
Counters.

UNIT –III COMMUNICATION NETWORKED MODULES 9 Hours

Introduction to PC Buses – Local busses:- ISA, PCI, RS232, RS422 and RS485 – Interface Buses:- USB,
PCMCIA, VXI, SCXI and PXI –Instrumentation Buses :- Modbus and GPIB – Networked busses – ISO/OSI
Reference model, Ethernet and TCP/ IP Protocols.

UNIT- IV REAL TIME CONTROL IN VI 9Hours

Designs using VI Software - ON/OFF controller – Proportional controller – Modeling and basic control of
level and reactor processes – Case studies on development of HMI, SCADA in VI

UNIT- V OPERATING SYSTEM AND HARDWARE OVERVIEW 9Hours

PC architecture, current trends, operating system requirements, PC based instrumentation, analog and digital
interfaces, PXI and SCXI main frame - modular instruments – Transducers – power, speed and timing
considerations.

TEXT BOOKS:

T1.Lab VIEW Graphical Programming, Gary W. Johnson, Richard Jennings 3rd edition,McGraw-Hill
Professional Publishing
T2.Lisa K Wells, Lab view for Everyone‖, Prentice Hall of India.
T3.Jovitha Jerome, Virtual Instrumentation using lab view, PHI learning pvt.ltd, 30Jan 2010.
T4.Sanjay Gupta /joseph john, Virtual Instrumentation using lab view, TataM.C.Graw-Hill education, 2010.

REFERENCES:

R1.Lab view based Advanced Instrumentation systems, P.Surekha, veilag Berlin Heidel berg, 2007.
R2.Lab view programming Data acquisition and analysis by Jeffrey y .Beyon, prentice hall, 30 Aug. 2000.
R3.Learning with Lab view by Robert h.Bish national Instruments, addisionWesley 1999.

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Computer usage:

Professional component
General - 0%
Basic Sciences - 0%
Engineering sciences & Technical arts - 0%
Professional subject - 0%
Non major elective - 100%

Broad area: Controller/ Logic Circuits/Instrumentation/Electrical and Electronics/Computer

Test Schedule

S. No. Test Tentative Date Portions Duration

1 Cycle Test-1 Feb 1st week Session 1 to 14 2 Periods

2 Cycle Test-2 March 2nd week Session 15 to 28 2 Periods

3 Model Test April 2nd week Session 1 to 45 3 Hrs

University TBA All sessions / Units 3 Hrs.

4
Examination

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Mapping of Instructional Objectives with Program Outcome

This course is to develop a strong foundation in analysis and design of digital Correlates to
electronics. This course introduces combinational and sequential circuit design. It program
also discussed concepts of memory, programmable logic and digital integrated outcome
circuits. H M L
1. Define virtual instrumentation concepts a,e f,j

2. Describe acquisition methodologies c a,g b,h

3. Compare traditional and virtual instrumentation d,i,l a

4. Discuss operating systems required for virtual instrumentation a,k

5. Illustrate implementation methods for instrumentation b

6. Familiarize the basics and interfacing of VI f

H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation

Draft Lecture Schedule

S.NO Topics Problem solving Text / Chapter

(Yes/No)
UNIT I
1. Virtual Instrumentation NO
2. Definition and Flexibility NO
3. Block diagram and Architecture for Virtual NO
Instruments versus Traditional Instruments
Instrumentation [T3] ,[T4]
[R1] Chapter 1
4. VI Programming techniques NO
5. VI, sub VI, Loop and Charts NO
6. Arrays, Clusters and Graphs NO
7. Case and Sequence Structures NO
8. Case and Sequence Structures NO
9. Formula nodes, String and File Input / Output YES
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UNIT II
10. A/D and D/A converters, Plug-in Analog Input / YES
Output cards
11. Digital Input and Output Cards, Organization of NO
the DAQ VI system
12. Opto-isolation
13. Performing analog input and analog output YES [T3] ,[T4]
14. Scanning multiple analog channels NO [R2]
15. Issues involved in selection of Data acquisition NO
cards
16. Data acquisition modules with serial NO
communication
17. Design of digital voltmeter with transducer input NO
18. Timers and Counters YES
UNIT III
19. Introduction to PC Buses NO
20. Local busses:- ISA, PCI, RS232, RS422 and NO
RS485
21. Interface Buses:- USB, PCMCIA, VXI, SCXI and NO
PXI
22. Instrumentation Buses :- Modbus and GPIB NO
23. Instrumentation Buses :- Modbus and GPIB NO [T1]
24. Networked busses NO
25. Networked busses NO
26. ISO/OSI Reference model, Ethernet and TCP/ IP NO
Protocols.
27. ISO/OSI Reference model, Ethernet and TCP/ IP NO
Protocols.
UNIT IV
28. Designs using VI Software - ON/OFF controller NO
29. Designs using VI Software - ON/OFF controller NO
30. Designs using VI Software - ON/OFF controller NO
31. Proportional controller NO
32. Proportional controller NO
[T1]
33. Modeling and basic control of level and reactor NO
processes
34. Modeling and basic control of level and reactor NO
processes
35. Case studies on development of HMI, SCADA in NO

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 VI
36. Case studies on development of HMI, SCADA in NO
VI
UNIT V
37. PC architecture, current trends NO

38. operating system requirements NO

39. PC based instrumentation, analog and digital NO
interfaces
40. PXI and SCXI main frame NO [T3] ,[T4]
41. PXI and SCXI main frame NO
42. modular instruments NO
43. modular instruments
44. Transducers, power, speed and timing NO
considerations
45. Transducers, power, speed and timing NO
considerations

Teaching Strategies
The teaching in this course aims at establishing a good fundamental understanding of the areas covered
using:
 Formal face-to-face lectures
 Tutorials, which allow for exercises in problem solving and allow time for students to resolve
problems in understanding of lecture material.
 Laboratory sessions, which support the formal lecture material and also provide the student with
practical construction, measurement and debugging skills.
 Small periodic quizzes, to enable you to assess your understanding of the concepts.
Evaluation Strategies
Cycle Test – I - 5%
Cycle Test – II - 5%
Model Test - 10%
Assignment - 5%
Attendance - 5%
Final exam - 70%

Prepared by: Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI Dated:

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 BEI704&Virtual Instrumentation

Addendum

ABET Outcomes expected of graduates of B.Tech / EEE / program by the time that they graduate:

a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals.

b) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
d) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
e) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
f) An ability to apply reasoning informed by the knowledge of contemporary issues.
g) An ability to broaden the education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
h) An ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility and apply them in engineering
practices.
i) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
j) An ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large.
k) An ability in understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply them in
project and finance management as a leader and a member in a team.
l) An ability to recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
Program Educational Objectives

PEO1: PREPARATION
Electrical Engineering Graduates are in position with the knowledge of Basic Sciences in general and
Electrical Engineering in particular so as to impart the necessary skill to analyze and synthesize electrical
circuits, algorithms and complex apparatus.

PEO2: CORE COMPETENCE

Electrical Engineering Graduates have competence to provide technical knowledge, skill and also to identify,
comprehend and solve problems in industry, research and academics related to power, information and
electronics hardware.

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 PEO3: PROFESSIONALISM
Electrical Engineering Graduates are successfully work in various Industrial and Government organizations,
both at the National and International level, with professional competence and ethical administrative acumen
so as to be able to handle critical situations and meet deadlines.

PEO4: SKILL
Electrical Engineering Graduates have better opportunity to become a future researchers/ scientists with good
communication skills so that they may be both good team-members and leaders with innovative ideas for a
sustainable development.

PEO5: ETHICS
Electrical Engineering Graduates are framed to improve their technical and intellectual capabilities through
life-long learning process with ethical feeling so as to become good teachers, either in a class or to juniors in
industry

Course Teacher Signature

Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI

Course Coordinator HOD/EEE

(Mrs.K.VENKATESWARI)
( )

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 COURSE EXECUTION PLAN
BEI704 &VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
To understand basics, programming techniques, data acquisition and interfacing
techniques of virtual instrumentation
Portions to be
S. No. completed Tentative Date Remarks

1 Unit – 1 & Unit -2 Before Feb 1st week Students are asked to submit one
assignment after completing the
portions of Unit-1 and Unit-2.

2 Unit -3 & Unit – 4 Before March 2nd week Students are asked to submit one
assignment after completing the
portions of f Unit-3 and Unit-4.

3 Unit -5 April1st week They should be ready to undergo

Model Examination after
completing all the portions in the
prescribed course, following
University Board Examinations.

Course Co-ordinator Course Instructor

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 GROUP DETAILS FOR ASSIGNMENT / ACTIVITY
 Individual Assignments are given to the students with innovative questions. Such that they have to
think and answer for the questions, which they cannot simply take from books/materials ..etc.
 Total of 2 Assignments are given to the students per course.

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 ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS WITH MARKING SCHEME
ASSIGNMENT - I
1. Write in detail about loops and charts.Explain them with example.(10 MARKS)

2What is mean by data aquisition system and explain in detail. (10 MARKS)

3.Eplain how casec and sequence strutures are used in VI programming. (10 MARKS)

4.Eplain I/O ports,display them code controlc port. (10 MARKS)

5. Explain OPTO isolation. (10 MARKS)

ASSIGNMENT – II

1.What is PXI Explain in detail.(10 MARKS)

2. Explain in detail about the architeture of PMIA.(10 MARKS)

3. Discuss interfacing of current loop and RS232CtoPC. (10 MARKS)

4. How VISA software interfaces permit the use of instruments under GPIB. (10 MARKS)

5. Eplain modeling and basic control of level and reactor processes. (10 MARKS)

Marking Scheme :

 Introduction (2marks)
 Diagrams (2marks)
 Working(4marks)
 Conclusion(2 Marks)

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COURSE MATERIAL

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 BHARATH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

BEI704 &VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION

MODEL TEST

Time: 3 hrs Maximum: 100 Marks

Part A (10x2=20marks)

1. Define Virtual Instrumentation?

2. What is the use of Icon / connector pane?
3. List any four merits of virtual instrumentation
4. Create a VI for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit
5. How does a while loop vary from for loop?
6. Define auto indexing
7. What are the major components of a PC based data acquisition system
8. What is the use of signal condition
9. Mention any two uses of GPIB
10. What is an instrument driver?

Part B (5x6=30marks)
11. Discuss the salient features of virtual instruments when compared to conventional
instruments
(Or)
Brief the following:
i. Hardware
ii. Software
iii. User interface
.
12. Explain in detail about graphical user interfaces
(Or)
Explain about the looping statements
13. Explain about the looping statements (Or)
Explain power, speed and timing considerations.

13. Explain –digital and analog input output functions

(Or)
Explain about real line data acquisitions

15. Explain controllers and chasis configuration of PXI/PCI.

(Or)
Explain about installing hardware.

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 Part C (5x10=50marks)

16. What is meant by data acquisition system and explain in detail the different elements
present in this types of systems.

17. Distributed I/O modules and Applications of virtual instrumentation

18. Explain about virtual instruments with a neat block diagram.

19. Explain about Interface Buses

20. Brief the GPIB hardware and software specifications in detail.

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COURSE AUDIT REPORT

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QN.NO QUESTIONS
1. Explain in detail about local variables with examples. .

2. Illustrate the front panel objects and their functions in detail

3. With a neat diagram explain the layers of virtual instrumentation
4. Draw and explain the basic difference between the traditional instruments and
software base virtual instrumentation

CYCLE TEST –I
QUESTION PAPER

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5. Describe the working of thermocouple element with neat diagram

CYCLE TEST – II
QUESTION PAPER
Q.NO QUESTIONS
1 How VISA software interfaces permit the use of instruments under GPIB?
2 Distributed I/O modules and Applications of virtual instrumentation

3 Discuss interfacing of current loop and RS 232C to PC.

4 Write case studies on SCADA
5 Explain analog and digital interfaces

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CYCLE TEST MARKS

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CYCLE TEST PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

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CUMULATIVE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR FAILURES AND ABSENTEES

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ATTENDANCE REPORT

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DETENTION REPORT

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MINUTES OF COURSE COMMITTEE MEETING

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COURSE FEEDBACK REPORT

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STUDENT COURSE FEEDBACK SUMMARY REPORT

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