VI for AVL Smoke Meter

[Dr. Evil]

Overview

This is a fully functional VI for AVL 415S variable sampling smoke meters. The VI provides the same capabilities as the AVL PUMA software. I use this VI as part of our engine testing software at Iowa State University.

Description

The AVL 415S is described by AVL as “a filter-type smoke meter for measuring the soot content in the exhaust of diesel and GDI engines.”  This VI uses VISA commands to control the device to do three pre-configured tasks (Reset, Purge and Measure), display measured values and internal status data, and provide an option for manual control.

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Connect your AVL Smoke Meter and test the connection using a VISA Test Panel in Measurement & Automation Explorer.
2. Download the attached VI.
3. Open the block diagram and confirm that it references the appropriate VISA resource (see below).

1. Run the VI.
2. Use the Reset, Purge and Measure buttons to control the VI.

Requirements

Software

LabVIEW 8.5.1 or Later

NI-VISA

Hardware

AVL-415S Smoke Meter

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[Todd S.]

Thanks for posting this code!  Any chance you could put a screen shot of the VI on there so it's easier to see what the code looks like?  Also, what's an AVL variable sampling smoke meter?

[RTTestExpert]

anyone can write code in LabVIEW with tons of  VIs, the trick is how to write efficient, expandable, reusable, maintainable, understandbale code.

[j_h]

Dr. Evil - Thanks for sharing your code.

Todd - In my lab I use a AVL Smokemeter for exhaust gas measurements: it measures the soot concentration in the exhaust gas.

[kjskaar]

Will there be a difference in code when using a AVL 415 and not a 415S?