Digital Output Sequence (variable timing) NI 9472

Hi,
Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for creating a VI to do the following:
I have 6 valves which I want to control with a NI 9472 module (8 digital outputs). The valves have a set sequence of 6 stages, each with different times (which I would like to be able to vary)
I have 3 of the above setup (ie 3 sets of 6 valves) that I would like to control in the same way but independent from each other.
I have attached a diagram of the valve setup and sequencing that i would like to achieve.
Thanks for your ideas.
Setup:
NI cDAQ-9174 Chassis
3 x NI 9472 24V sourcing module.
Solved!
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Attachments:
Valve Positions.JPG ‏20 KB
Sequence Timing.JPG ‏36 KB
Valve Setup (3 x 6).pdf ‏24 KB

OK here is a quick idea about my suggestion. Let me know what you think. For now you need to set up the array for the time and valves before you start the program.
Tim
Johnson Controls
Holland Michigan
Attachments:
Timed Valves.vi ‏26 KB
Time Array.ctl ‏6 KB
Valve Array.ctl ‏5 KB

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