LabView and Micro-Pump

[nikhilvastarey]

hello guys

i am trying to automate a micro-pump by using labView. can you please tell of a hardware card that i must use in the computer?? and are there any examples regarding a LV program that can program and automate any device.

Thanx in advance

Nikhil

[nikhilvastarey]

the micro-pump is a 12V DC source device. It is supposed to change the output pressure/vacuam as and when we change the input voltage (varying from 0V to 12V). Therefore, i need ideas to control the pressure generated by the micro-pump through the LabView. And also, a UI needs to be constructed but that can be done later i suppose. As i am new to LV, few examples and ideas will be much appreciated.

Thank you all again

[AdnanZ]

You need to look for DAQ cards over here. You won't be able to find a card that outputs a 12V analog signal; all of them output a maximum of 10V. But, the digital cards have the capability to go higher. If you want to output an analog signal, then you will need to use an external amplifier. After you choose and install your card, you install the DAQmx driver which installs loads of LabVIEW examples that you can use. If you want, install the DAQmx driver right now and have a look at the examples in LabVIEW. (Help -> Find Examples). That should give you an idea of how to get started. Remember, after you install the DAQmx driver, you also have the capability to simulate a device and test it's functionality in LabVIEW.