How does LabVIEW work with a timed loop?

How does LabVIEW work with a timed loop?

LabVIEW can align the execution with the original established schedule. LabVIEW can define a new schedule that starts at the current time. The Timed Loop can process the missed iterations. The Timed Loop can skip the missed iterations.

How to configure timed loops and timed loops with frames?

To configure the way a Timed Loop executes, use the Configure Timed Loop or the Configure Timed Loop with Frames dialog box. To display these dialog boxes, double-click the Input node or right-click the node and select Configure Input Node from the shortcut menu.

How to control the execution rate in LabVIEW?

In the following figures, the processor usage for a simple VI with a while loop running untimed and timed are shown. In LabVIEW, it is possible to control the loop execution rate and synchronize multiple activities using functions Wait (ms) and Wait Until Next ms Multiple.

How to get started with the LabView program?

For more resources on LabVIEW basics, look into the Introduction to LabVIEW getting started material. Launch LabVIEW and open a new VI from File >> New VI. Place a knob numeric control on the front panel by right-clicking on the front panel and navigating to Controls»Modern»Numeric»Knob.

How do I set the while loop time?

This knob will be used to set the wait time of the while loop. Double-click the name of the knob and change its name to Wait Time (ms). Change the knob’s limits to 1 and 1000 by double-clicking on the knob’s current limits and entering the new values.

Which is better a while loop or a timed loop?

These are specifically designed for timing tasks. The benefit of a timed loop is that you have more accurate control over when it stops. The proposed while loop (from srm) will stop after 6 seconds + the time it needs to finish the code.