Vernier LabVIEW™ Downloads

Using Go!Temp, Go!Motion, or Go!Link with LabVIEW 2009

We have created an installer to place the Go! LabVIEW files into the proper LabVIEW directory locations. This installer was created for LabVIEW Education Edition, and can also be used with LabVIEW 2009. The installer will not work with other versions of LabVIEW.

After the files have been installed, a Go! palette of VIs will appear in the LabVIEW Functions palette. In addition, examples for Go! will be located in the NI Example Finder.

Note: The Windows installer for the Go! devices will also install the Vernier SensorDAQ LabVIEW files.

After installing the files, you can find resources for running examples and creating LabVIEW programs at http://www.vernier.com/labview/training/#tabGO

Installation Instructions

For Windows

1. Download the zip file VernierForLVEE20090909.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the file VernierP.exe to automatically install the files.

For Mac

1. Download the zip file VG4LV20090909.mpkg.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the file Go! for LabVIEW.mpkg to automatically install the files.

Note: Both the Windows and Mac installers are silent installers with no feedback. After installing the files, you can verify proper installation using our resources for running examples and creating LabVIEW programs at
http://www.vernier.com/labview/training/#tabGO

Using SensorDAQ with LabVIEW 2009

We have created an installer to place the SensorDAQ LabVIEW files into the proper LabVIEW directory locations. This installer was created for LabVIEW Education Edition, and can also be used with LabVIEW 2009. The installer will not work with other versions of LabVIEW.

After the files have been placed, a SensorDAQ palette of VIs will appear in the LabVIEW Functions palette. In addition, examples for SensorDAQ will be located in the NI Example Finder.

Note that the SensorDAQ installer will also automatically install the LabVIEW files for the Vernier Go! devices.

After installing the files, you can find resources for running examples and creating LabVIEW programs at http://www.vernier.com/labview/training/#tabSDAQ

LabVIEW Programming Lab Book from Vernier

The Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW with Vernier SensorDAQ lab book contains introductory NI LabVIEW material and exercises to get started using SensorDAQ.

Hands-On Introduction to NI LabVIEW with Vernier SensorDAQ Lab Book

Installation Instructions (Windows only)

1. Download the zip file VernierForLVEE20090909.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the file VernierP.exe to automatically install the files.

Note: This is a silent installer with no feedback. After installing the files, you can verify proper installation using our resources for running examples and creating LabVIEW programs at
http://www.vernier.com/labview/training/#tabSDAQ

Using SensorDAQ with LabVIEW version 8.2, 8.5, or 8.6

We have created driver VIs and examples for SensorDAQ. In addition, there are files that create a directory for the SensorDAQ examples in the NI Example Finder. The files were created in LabVIEW version 8.2, and can also be used in versions of LabVIEW newer than version 8.2. These files will not work with earlier versions of LabVIEW.

After the files have been placed, a SensorDAQ palette of VIs will appear in the LabVIEW Functions palette. In addition, examples for SensorDAQ will be located in the NI Example Finder.

After installing the files, you can find resources for running examples and creating LabVIEW programs at http://www.vernier.com/labview/training/#tabSDAQ

Installation Instructions

1. Download the zip file SDAQ_LV_8.2_8.5_8.6.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the LV8.2 LV8.5 LV8.6 folder
4. Open the folder inside 1.0 BIN
5. Copy the file dtree110vernier.dat into the LabVIEW shared directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\Shared\Example Finder\1.0\BIN
6. Open the folder inside 1.0 Products LV 8.x exbins English
7. Copy the file VernierWin.bin3 into the LabVIEW shared directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\Shared\Example Finder\1.0\Products\LabVIEW\8.x\exbins\English
8. Open the folder inside examples
9. Copy the folder Vernier into the LabVIEW directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 8.x\examples
10. Open the folder inside menus Categories
11. Copy the folder Vernier SensorDAQ into the LabVIEW directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 8.x\menus\Categories
12. Open the folder inside vilib
13. Copy the folder Vernier into the LabVIEW directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 8.x\vi.lib

Using LabQuest and LabQuest Mini with LabVIEW 2009

We have created examples and drivers to allow the LabQuest and LabQuest Mini to be controlled using LabVIEW 2009. The same files will work on machines using Windows or Macintosh OS X operating systems.

Installation Instructions

For Windows

1. If you are using on a Windows computer and have not installed Logger Pro 3.8 or later, download and run it to install the LabQuest drivers from http://www.vernier.com/drivers/
2. Download the zip file LQLV2009.zip.
3. Extract the zipped files to a convenient place on your computer.
4. Open the directory on your computer containing the LabVIEW 2009 program files. By default: C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2009\
5. Place the folder LabQuest LabVIEW Examples into the folder located at C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2009\examples\Vernier
6. Place the folder Vernier LabQuest into the folder located at C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2009\menus\Categories
7. Place the folder LabQuest into the folder located at C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2009\vi.lib\Vernier
8. Open up LabVIEW and check that the Vernier LabQuest Palette shows up on the Functions Palette.
9. Connect your LabQuest, and sensors as appropriate, to your computer and open one of the Vernier LabQuest examples to get started. You will need to browse for the example inside the LabVIEW 2009 directory as the LabQuest examples are not yet integrated into LabVIEW's example finder.

For Mac

1. Download the zip file LQLV2009.zip.
2. Extract the zipped files to a convenient place on your computer.
3. Open the directory on your computer containing the LabVIEW 2009 program files. By default: Macintosh HD/Applications/National Instruments/LabVIEW 2009/
4. Place the folder LabQuest LabVIEW Examples into the folder located at Macintosh HD/Applications/National Instruments/LabVIEW 2009/examples/Vernier
5. Place the folder Vernier LabQuest into the folder located at Macintosh HD/Applications/National Instruments/LabVIEW 2009/menus/Categories
6. Place the folder LabQuest into the folder located at Macintosh HD/Applications/National Instruments/LabVIEW 2009/vi.lib/Vernier
7. Open up LabVIEW and check that the Vernier LabQuest Palette shows up on the Functions Palette.
8. Connect your LabQuest, and sensors as appropriate, to your computer and open one of the Vernier LabQuest examples to get started. You will need to browse for the example inside the LabVIEW 2009 directory as the LabQuest examples are not yet integrated into LabVIEW's example finder.

Using Mini GC with LabVIEW 2009

We have created an example program to collect data from the Vernier Mini GC. This example does not perform analysis, but allows the user to save the data to file. The example is open, allowing LabVIEW programmers to modify the program as needed.

The communication with the Mini GC is similar to our Go! devices. To run this example, it is required to have the Go! drivers installed. Therefore, you must first install the Go! drivers before you can run the Mini GC example.

Installation Instructions

For Windows

1. Download the zip file GC_LabVIEW_Win.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the folder Mini GC to view the example files.

For Mac

1. Download the zip file GC_LabVIEW_Mac.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the folder Mini GC to view the example files.

Using LabPro with LabVIEW 8.2 or newer

We have created driver VIs and examples for LabPro. The files were created in LabVIEW version 8.2, and can also be used in versions of LabVIEW newer than version 8.2.

The following files will not work with earlier versions of LabVIEW.

Installation Instructions

For Windows

1. Download the zip file LabPro_driver_and_examples_Win.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the folder.
4. Move the folder called LABPRO to the LabVIEW\user.lib directory C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW X.X\user.lib
5. After the LABPRO folder has been placed in the LabVIEW\user.lib directory, a LabPro palette of VIs and Express VIs will appear in the LabVIEW Functions palette.
6. Move the folder called LabPro Examples to your desktop.
7. Open and run one of the examples from the LabPro Examples folder.

For Mac

1. Download the zip file LabPro_drivers_and_examples_Mac.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the folder LabPro drivers and examples.
4. Move the folder called LABPRO to the LabVIEW\user.lib directory Macintosh HD/Applications/National Instruments/LabVIEW X.X/user.lib
5. After the LABPRO folder has been placed in the LabVIEW\user.lib directory, a LabPro palette of VIs and Express VIs will appear in the LabVIEW Functions palette.
6. Move the folder called LabPro Examples to your desktop.
7. Open and run one of the examples from the LabPro Examples folder.

USB Connection to LabPro

LabVIEW is able to communicate with LabPro via the USB port with the help of a shared library file (Mac and Windows) and a USB driver (Windows).

The USB driver on Windows is installed with Vernier's Logger Pro software. If you don't have Logger Pro installed, you download the USB driver separately at www.vernier.com/drivers

Mac OS X does not require an additional driver. The library file is included in the LABPRO folder, in the "Driver VIs" subfolder.

Serial Connection to LabPro

Communicating with LabPro via the Serial port in LabVIEW requires the NI-VISA driver. This is a driver from National Instruments. The driver is available to be downloaded for free on the NI website, and is usually included with your LabVIEW installation CD's.

Download NI-VISA driver »

Note for International Users

The samples are configured for a computer with a decimal separator as a period (not a comma). The setting can be changed on your computer or the VIs can be modified to work with a comma separator.

Using NI ELVIS with LabVIEW 8.2 or newer

We have created an Express VI and some examples for reading Vernier Sensors with NI ELVIS. The Express VI is used to provide the calibration values for a specified sensor. Of course, you can provide these calibration values directly in your LabVIEW code to convert the raw voltage reading to proper sensor units without the use of the Express VI. The sensors are shipped with a booklet that provides the calibration values, or (in most cases) you can determine these values by performing a simple 2-pt calibration.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the zip file ELVIS_Express_and_examples.zip.
2. Unzip/Extract the download.
3. Open the folder.
4. Move the folder called "NI ELVIS Examples" to a convenient spot on your computer.
5. Open the folder called NI ELVIS Express VI.
6. Move the folder called "Vernier Conversion VI" to the LabVIEW directory at C:\Program Files\National Instruments\LabVIEW X.X\user.lib\_express
7. Open and run one of the examples from the NI ELVIS Examples folder.