The purpose of the book is: a) to provide the student and the modern engineer with knowledge on design and composition of data collection systems, and b) to provide comprehensive knowledge of LabVIEW programming for real-time data acquisition, processing, visualization, and control. At the beginning of the book, all the principles governing the composition of data collection systems are examined, through which the engineer can choose the composition of the system that will meet his research needs, as well as the construction of systems at a fully automated laboratory and industrial level. Then, through structured chapters, all topics and stages of LabVIEW programming development are covered, starting from zero and reaching an advanced level of code development. Finally, the book serves as a comprehensive guide for students and engineers who want to obtain National Instruments certification at the levels: NI Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD), and NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD). The book examines the following topics in its chapters:

- Principles of measurement and control systems
- Data collection systems
- LabVIEW environment
- Programming structures
- Variable management
- Management of mathematical expressions and data types
- Management of table data
- String management
- File management
- Cluster management
- Recorders
- Timing management
- Special programming functions
- Express VIs
- State Machines and code development
- Creation of virtual elements
- Measurement and generation of analog and digital signals with DAQmx
- System initialization programming
- Control of instruments and embedded systems with LabVIEW
- LabVIEW Server
- Connectivity
- System and electronic circuit simulation
- Add-ons
- Methodology for developing integrated applications with LabVIEW
- Evaluation and laboratory applications

Includes a CD with VI files discussed in the book.