NI myDAQ - DC myGrid Instructions (1st generation)

[Mark_W]

Introduction

The NI myDAQ demo myGrid is a tool to simulate how renewable energy sources can be used to supplement power plants that utilize expendable fuels.  It models how power is generated, transmitted and distributed in a real-life industrial, commercial or residential setting.  LabVIEW is used to optimize the system as the power production from the solar panel and the load change.  This is visualized through a power produced and consumed display, as well as an RPM measurement from the generator.

In the NI myGrid Documentation attached below, it includes the following information:

Part 1: Building the myGrid

Part 2: Understanding the Circuit

Part 3: Running the Simulation

NOTE: the documentation is developed for the 1st generation myGrid shown below.  To see the latest version, visit ni.com/mygrid.

[livefortune]

It's really a good eco-system example!

[twerner]

Mark,

  Were do you purchase the board?  I would like to make one for my sons science class.

Tom

[Mark_W]

Hi Twerner - The board is currently not available for purchase.  We have the instructions for you to develop a similar board.  We are investigating making this available for purchase in the upcoming months.  I will post more details when they become available.

Mark

[Abraham_Ortiz]

Hi MarkW, do you have any update about the project to purchase the borads? Thanks. Abraham.

[TEVANC]

Hard to believe this device is nearly a decade old!  Studica.com has MyGrid units available for educational institutions

We find this a very useful tool for individuals wanting a hands-on understanding of the electrical grid, this is about as "micro" a micro-grid as you can get!

  https://www.studica.com/National-Instruments-Mini-Systems-Accessories/mygrid-for-ni-mydaq.html