This checklist provides a compact Proof-of-Concept workflow for integrating hardware devices with LabVIEW—from wiring and OEM validation to driver use or development, LabVIEW testing, multi-platform deployment (Windows, Linux, Real-Time, FPGA), and executable build.

This PoC ensures that a device can be correctly connected, tested with OEM tools, accessed via existing or custom LabVIEW drivers, and deployed across supported target systems.

• Hardware: device(s), cables, power supplies, measurement tools (multimeter, oscilloscope), any required signal sources.
• Manuals: Hardware wiring diagram, OEM driver manual, API/SDK, protocol specification.
• Host systems: Windows, Linux, Real-Time target or RTOS, FPGA target (if applicable).
• Software: LabVIEW (matching versions for targets), LabVIEW Real-Time / FPGA modules as required, OEM test utilities, driver SDK/headers, compilers/tools for building installers.
• Accounts/permissions: Admin/root where driver install or udev/systemd changes required.
• Versioning: Create a PoC folder with versioned names, record serial numbers/firmware versions.

* Step 0 — Prepare

• Confirm device model, firmware, and serial number.
• Read wiring diagram and vendor manual.
• Create PoC folder and document baseline (HW, SW versions).

* Step 1 — Wiring & Power

• Wire device per manual or “getting started”! Do NOT wire based on assumptions!
• Use only proper OEM accessories for power and communication. Do NOT use unverified or miscellaneous cables from storage.
• Capture a photo of final wiring for documentation and/or to verify with team
• Verify the infrastructure in between like switches. We do not want to test the infrastructure!

* Step 2 — Hardware Requirements

• Verify that the hardware configuration on the software side matches the final target hardware (CPU type, OS version, architecture).
• Check whether the device requires specific CPU performance, number of cores, or real-time capabilities.
• Confirm required RAM capacity and ensure enough memory headroom for logging, buffers, and parallel tasks.
• Verify GPU requirements (if relevant), including compute capability or driver versions.
• Check network interface requirements (e.g., PoE, 1 GbE/2,5 GbE/10 GbE, deterministic Ethernet, static IP support, special chipsets e.g. for cameras).
• Validate USB requirements such as USB 2.0/3.0 speed, power delivery, bandwidth, and port compatibility.
• Confirm PCIe version and lane requirements if the device uses expansion cards.
• Ensure available and correct power supply, including voltage, current, grounding, and isolation requirements.
• Check if additional peripherals or modules are required (adapters, converters, breakout boards, signal conditioning).

* Step 3 — OEM Software Test

• Install OEM drivers / utilities (if available).
• Use OEM app to detect device and perform a basic read/write test.
• Record OEM results and logs/screenshots.

* Step 4 — LabVIEW Development Environment

• Confirm LabVIEW version and required toolkits/modules installed.
• Create minimal LabVIEW VI that opens device, reads/writes, closes device.
• Add error handling and logging to VI.
• Unit tests: basic read at minimum sample rate; write test for actuators.
• Acceptance: VI runs, no communication errors, data reasonable.
• Record results and logs/screenshots.

* Step 5 — Target Deployment

• Deploy and test on Real-Time and FPGA targets (if applicable) to verify timing, communication, and stability.
• Build the application/executable and validate deployment on a clean target system.
• Acceptance: application runs reliably on all required targets with stable performance.
• Record results and logs/screenshots.

* Step 6 — Build Executable

• Build the application/executable and deploy it to a clean target system.
• Acceptance: application installs and runs correctly in the target environment.
• Record results and logs/screenshots.

* Step 7 — Stress, Load, & Long-Duration

• Run throughput / sample-rate tests; check for memory leaks, CPU usage.
• Run multi-device / concurrency tests (if multiple devices used).
• Acceptance: no drift, acceptable resource usage, no crashes.

* Step 8 — Regression & Repeatability

• Reboot, power-cycle and repeat key tests to confirm repeatability.
• Acceptance: consistent results across cycles.

* Step 9 — Documentation & Handover

• Attach wiring photos, test logs, build artifacts, troubleshooting notes.
• Create “how to reproduce” steps and known issues.
• Sign-off by stakeholders.