Learn LABVIEW-INSTRUMENT-MODULES with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn LabVIEW basics & dataflow
Understand VISA resource management
Study instrument driver architecture
Practice SCPI command patterns
Build multi-instrument automation workflows
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: VISA & SCPI fundamentals
Week 2: Using existing instrument drivers
Week 3: Developing custom drivers
Week 4: DAQmx + PXI high-rate data
Week 5: Full automated test system
Interview Questions
What is NI-VISA and how does LabVIEW use it?
Explain the structure of a LabVIEW instrument driver.
How do you handle SCPI communication errors?
What is the purpose of NI MAX?
Describe a multi-instrument synchronized test setup.
Cheat Sheet
VISA Open -> Write/Read -> Close
SCPI basics: MEAS, CONF, SET, FETCH
DAQmx task: Create -> Start -> Read -> Stop
Error cluster -> Always wire through
NI MAX: device discovery
Books
LabVIEW for Everyone
Hands-On LabVIEW for Scientists and Engineers
LabVIEW Graphical Programming
DAQ & Instrument Control with LabVIEW
Test Automation with LabVIEW
Tutorials
VISA communication basics
Using IVI drivers
Building instrument UIs
DAQmx high-speed tasks
Full test automation workflow
Official Docs
https://www.ni.com/labview
NI-VISA documentation
NI Instrument Driver Network
Community Links
NI Community
LAVA Forums
r/LabVIEW
YouTube LabVIEW tutorials
StackOverflow VISA/SCPI
Community Support
NI Forums
LabVIEW MakerHub
Reddit r/LabVIEW
LAVA (LabVIEW Advanced Virtual Architects)
Stack Overflow VISA/SCPI tags