Create a Temperature Conversion SubVI
Recommended for grades 9–14.
Introduction
In this exercise, you will create a program using SensorDAQ’s Analog Express VI that measures temperature data. The program will allow you to display the data in Celsius or Fahrenheit units. The code that performs the selection of the units will be a separate VI, called by your program as a subVI.
Objectives
In this exercise, you will
- Create a LabVIEW VI to collect temperature data.
- Incorporate code that allows the user to view the data in Celsius or Fahrenheit units.
- Create a subVI to perform the temperature selection and conversion.
Sensors and Equipment
This activity requires each of the following Vernier sensors and equipment (unless otherwise noted):
Additional Requirements
You will also need a SensorDAQ interface and LabVIEW software for data acquisition.
Download Experiment Preview
The student-version preview includes:
- Step-by-step instructions for computer-based data collection
- List of materials and equipment
The preview does not include essential teacher information, safety tips, or sample data. We strongly recommend that you purchase the book for classroom use.
Standards Correlations
No standards correlations for this experiment.
Experiment 7 from Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW with Vernier Lab Book
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