Position a motion stage at different per-defined positions

[Rødekro]

I want to control my linear stage for various defined position. lets say, step of 20mm and 10sec time delay between the steps. I am a beginner, after reading Labview manuals and watching youtube, I have managed to create a code which initialises the stage and move the stage to first set position.  But I want it to move to different predefined positions. I have tried While and For loop but no success. Therefore, I need help or hint to solve the problem. Find the code in the attachment (i know it is messy but will improve it with experience 😉

System details are.....

Hardware: PI high precision motion stage (M-414.3PD) (total travel distance 300mm)

Controller: Mercury C-863 DC motor controller

Thanks. 

[GerdW]

Ho Rodekro,

I would suggest a state machine for your requirement.

Some state could be INIT, GOTO, WAIT.

Then all you need is an input array containing desired positions and wait times…

[Rødekro]

Hi GerdW, I will try state machine and let you know the result!