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IV B.Tech I Semester(R07)Regular Examinations, November/December 2010

VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the architecture of virtual instrumentation through a block diagram.

2. (a) Write in detail about array handling in VI programming.

(b) What are strings and I/Os? Explain them using their respective syntaxes.

3. Describe components of data acquisition on PC, with proper example.

4. Discuss interfacing of current loop and RS 232C to PC.

5. What is a PXI controller? Explain the types of PXI controllers in detail.

6. Explain the program architecture of GPIB code for devices simulator using conventional VI’s
with respect to that of VISA.

7. Discuss application of VI to Instrument control. Give example.

8. Explain in detail about the Motion control and data acquisition in virtual instrumentation with
some industrial applications.

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IV B.Tech I Semester(R07)Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Write all functions of SCADA software with suitable block diagram.

2. (a) Explain how case and sequence structures are used in VI programming.
(b) Explain in detail about publishing measurement data in the web.

3. Explain I/O ports, display the mode control port and display status port in Graphics Adapter.

4. Explain bus utility signals indicating their protocol.

5. Explain in detail about the architecture of PCMCIA with its applications.

6. Write about the network topologies. Discuss their use in terms network parameters for office
and industrial application.

7. What is virtual instrumentation? Discuss VI application for instrument controller.

8. What is an image acquisition and processing? How it will be processed and controlled during
industrial communication in a virtual instrumentation control system?

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IV B.Tech I Semester(R07)Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Discuss in detail about the merits of virtual instrumentation.

(b) Compare graphical programming with conventional programming.

2. (a) Write about formula nodes and explain them using a common example.
(b) Write and explain about customizing charts and graphs.

3. Write in detail about ADC and DAC converters and also explain its applications with suitable
examples.

4. Describe in detail about interfacing the instruments and their applications.

5. Discuss

(a) SCSI
(b) VXI-based control.

6. How VISA software interfaces permit the use of instruments under GPIB?

7. Write short notes on :

(a) Distributed I/O modules and

(b) Applications of virtual instrumentation.

8. What is image acquisition? How it will be processed and controlled during industrial commu-
nication in a virtual instrumentation control system?

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IV B.Tech I Semester(R07)Regular Examinations, November/December 2010
VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. What is virtual instrument? Write in detail about development of virtual instrument using
GUI.

2. (a) Write in detail about loops and charts. Explain them with an example.
(b) Explain in detail about local and global variables with examples.

3. What is meant by data acquisition system and explain in detail the different elements present
in this type of systems.

4. Write in detail about :

(a) GPIB
(b) VI chassis requirements.

5. What is the role of a PC in controlling the PXI and VXI.

6. Explain in details about the IVI shared components and architecture specification with respec-
tive test program.

7. Write about process data base management system, with block diagram.

8. (a) What are the various types of profiles available for motion control?
(b) Write on simulation of system using VI.

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