Simple control of a linear actuator through LabVIEW advice

[PackAttack]

Hello all,

Was in need of some quick guidance. I purchased a Firgelli PQ12 linear actuator along with their LAC control board. They provide a sample LabVIEW program which I was able to run properly. What I would like to do is create my own LavVIEW program for the motor, basically with two inputs; stroke length, time. I would like for the actuator's stroke to simply extend and retract for a desired time period. What is the best way to go about creating a LabVIEW program for a DC motor? Any tutorials available for this application? Advice? Any help is appreciated. 

Thank you!

Edit - Details on what is being used

http://www.firgelli.com/Uploads/PQ12_datasheet.pdf

http://www.firgelli.com/Uploads/LAC_Datasheet.pdf

[[dk]]

Are you looking to use just basic LabVIEW? Or do you have any toolkits or modules? Here are a few links to an example and tutorial regarding DC motor control in LabVIEW:

-Open and Closed Loop DC Motor Control VI

http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/4953

-Using the LabVIEW PID Control Toolkit with the LabVIEW Control Desgin and Simulation Module

http://www.ni.com/white-paper/6931/en#toc1

[Wailali]

Hi,

Am working on designing an electronic throttle lever for gas turbine engine! I have a question about linear actuator, how to control these linear actutators and their accuracy through Labview? is it possible and how? do we need Aurdino ?!