Design Article
Case study: Remotely controlled wind tunnel experiments with NI LabVIEW and CompactRIO
3/9/2012 7:52 AM EST
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The system is capable of remote Internet and intranet control, real-time data acquisition, data logging, and closed-loop control of the wind tunnel under operation. The system offers tight integration between the inputs, load and control outputs and is embedded in a small control cabinet mounted on the stand.
By combining the features of CompactRIO, FPGA technology, and the ability to access LabVIEW front panels remotely, the system was able to meet all of the customer’s desired goals. Only paying a small hourly fee to operate the equipment remotely makes this unique learning experience affordable to a much larger audience.
About the authors:
. Jack Gilbert is the founder of MechNet, Inc.
. Stuart McFarlane is Vice President and Owner of Viewpoint Systems, Inc.
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The system is capable of remote Internet and intranet control, real-time data acquisition, data logging, and closed-loop control of the wind tunnel under operation. The system offers tight integration between the inputs, load and control outputs and is embedded in a small control cabinet mounted on the stand.
Figure 5: NI cRIO-9074 integrated system with an NI C Series I/O module mounted in the control cabinet on the stand
By combining the features of CompactRIO, FPGA technology, and the ability to access LabVIEW front panels remotely, the system was able to meet all of the customer’s desired goals. Only paying a small hourly fee to operate the equipment remotely makes this unique learning experience affordable to a much larger audience.
About the authors:
. Jack Gilbert is the founder of MechNet, Inc.
. Stuart McFarlane is Vice President and Owner of Viewpoint Systems, Inc.
Visit MechNet Inc.
Visit Viewpoint Systems Inc.
Visit National Instruments Corp.
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