Communicating Quanser DAQs via Labview RealTime

Hello,
I am using a data acquisition card made by quanser (Q8-USB) in my robotic application and I have the following questions:
1- Is it possible to read/write this DAQ in labview? I know that there is a special add-on for quanser DAQs, but I have not bought it.
2- Is it possible to communicate with a USB devise in RT-Target ?
thanks

Alini, 
I checked our third-party intstrument driver site and did not see anything listed for the Quanser device. 
http://www.ni.com/downloads/instrument-drivers/
You may want to contact the original distributor of the device to validate the claim that it can interface with LabVIEW. Theoretically, you should be able to. However, the first step would be to verify if the device appears in Measurement and Automation Explorer. 
The following links may help address your questions regarding communication with the device in real-time. 
LabVIEW Real-Time and USB Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/BE80D012BB933B54862572D6004FE5F9?OpenDocument
Can I Control a USB Device with NI-VISA on a Real-Time Controller? - http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/5F30CD20D4D986CC862576CF00748B15?OpenDocument
Regards, 
Will M.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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