What is a data acquisition system (DAQ)?

A DAQ system is used to measure, record, and analyze physical or electrical signals (temperature, voltage, pressure, etc.) from sensors or instruments in industrial or scientific environments.

What types of signals can be acquired?

Our systems handle analog, digital, and synchronized signals, as well as communication protocols like CAN, RS-232, and Modbus.

Are your solutions compatible with LabVIEW?

Yes, our DAQ systems are fully compatible with LabVIEW, TestStand, and National Instruments tools, with customizable interfaces.

Can multiple acquisition channels be synchronized?

Yes. We offer high-precision synchronization options for angular, multi-sensor, or real-time measurements.

Do you offer portable or custom systems?

Absolutely. We design tailor-made DAQ systems adapted to your environment, communication, and processing constraints.

Which industries do you serve?

Our solutions are used in the aerospace, energy, transportation, scientific research, and manufacturing sectors.

5 Essential Tips to Optimize Your TestStand Sequences

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5 Tips to Optimize Your TestStand Sequences and Reduce Test Time

In automated test environments, every second counts.
Between data preparation, sequence execution, and report generation, valuable time is often lost due to poorly structured sequences or redundant modules.
Fortunately, a few best practices can significantly improve efficiency without sacrificing reliability.

Here are 5 concrete tips to optimize your TestStand sequences, reduce execution time, and simplify the maintenance of your test benches.

1. Avoid redundancy in module calls

A well-structured TestStand sequence relies on factorization.
If you execute the same step multiple times (such as CAN initialization or a serial communication test), it’s best to encapsulate it in a reusable subsequence.

➡️ Benefits :

👉 Tip: Use sequence templates to standardize your tests and avoid rewriting unnecessary code.

2. Enable parallel execution

When a single test bench evaluates multiple DUTs (Devices Under Test), parallel execution becomes a major efficiency booster.
TestStand allows several sequences to run simultaneously using the “Parallel” process model or independent threads.

➡️ Example :

A test bench running four identical DUTs can nearly divide the total test time by four while maintaining independent and traceable results.

3. Optimize the loading of your LabVIEW modules

The loading of VIs (Virtual Instruments) can become a major bottleneck.
By preloading the required modules before the sequence starts, TestStand can significantly reduce waiting time.

➡️ Best practices :

4. Automate smart report generation

Reporting is often underestimated, yet it can consume significant resources if poorly configured.
By adopting lightweight, structured formats (XML, HTML) and centralizing report generation, you can reduce processing time while improving traceability.

➡️ Best practices :

5. Analyze your test duration with the Execution Profiler

TestStand includes a powerful execution profiling tool that helps identify the longest steps to execute.
This analytical approach highlights bottlenecks and helps you focus your optimization efforts where they matter most.

➡️ Useful metrics include

Combining this data with detailed logs allows you to refine your sequences and improve test repeatability.

In summary

Optimizing your TestStand sequences helps save time, improve result reliability, and simplify test bench maintenance.
These adjustments are often simple to implement but deliver immediate impact on validation performance.

Neosoft : Your Partner in Automated Testing

For over 25 years, Neosoft has been designing and optimizing custom test benches integrating LabVIEW, TestStand, and PXI architectures.
Our engineers support your teams in deploying efficient automation strategies tailored to your industrial needs.

👉 Contact us to discover how we can improve the performance and reliability of your test systems.

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