New To Labview Question on interfacing 2 different device.

[BertoPerez]

Hello, 

I'm new to labview and have a few questions. I'm trying to interface two different devices. A rotary stage and a dispensing unit. The rotary stage has a builtin controller and so does the dispensing unit. If I am trying to get both of these devices to communitcate with each other so they start working at the same time how to I do this? Would I need any other hardward? 

Thanks!

[RTSLVU]

We need more information like the exact make/model of your instruments and what communications options they have to even begin to answer your question.

[BertoPerez]

I'm using a Performus V (http://www.nordson.com/en/divisions/efd/products/fluid-dispensing-systems/performus-series-dispenser...) and a Thorlabs (https://www.thorlabs.com/thorproduct.cfm?partnumber=K10CR1) Motorized Stage. I hope this helps provide more information for answering my question.

Also, thanks in helping me figure out this issue!

-B

[RTSLVU]

Well it looks like the rotary stage only has and analog voltage input to initiate and end of cycle plus a contact closure.

The Performus V may have some controll ability through it's USB port, but I do not have the time to read the manual for you.

 I would guess you are going to need some sort of DAQ device (even a cheap one like the USB-6009) to read and provide the analog voltages for start and end of cycle plus the relay contact closure.

But I have never worked with either of these devices so I am only guessing.

[awoods2018]

Did you ever find away to control the dispenser?