FME Transactions (Jan 2011)
LabVIEW modules in a concept of a portable signal analyzer (PSA)
Abstract
A Portable Signal Analyzer (PSA) is the target instrument to be designed. Its internal architecture is a pure composition made of standard National Instruments programmable automation controller (cRIO) and an advanced touch screen panel. The prominence of the design arises in the powerful software application which combines extremely rapid signal processing and beneficial rendering. Data acquisition is based on LabVIEW modules, including custom tailored functions, while the user interface is programmed in touch screen (Easy View) editor. Integrated design of the multichannel analyzer incorporates a set of four accelerometer input lines, as well as two common analog inputs (4 - 20 mA). A vast selection of assorted signal analysis functions is available with this device.