Labview program interface

Dear all,
I have a some problem in running my labview program.
I intention is to generate an output voltage by using my machine (by Nanonis), thus I am using their program in Nanoinis program interface. However, I might have make some connection wrongly somehow as it is not working. I want to try controlling the duration of the output voltage, maybe like 10 seconds. However, I must have made an error somewhere in the program as no voltage is generated
I would appreciate if anyone can advice me on this matter.
Thank you.
Regards,
uranus999
Attachments:
RelayOutput(Analog output) (trial).vi ‏19 KB

Dear Lynn,
I understand that it might be difficult to understand with looking at the Nanonis sub vi's. Sorry about that. If I upload a PDF of the block diagram, would it help at all?
Anyway, I should clarify one thing about the program. Actually, previously, I have use the similar block diagram but I have tried to generate the voltage by using a DAQ. This time, since I intend to use the Nanonis programming interface (replacing the wire lines) from the relay output to the programming interface-Open App ref instead of the NI daq. I expected that it should work but unfortunately, although the program work for the NI DAQ, it doesn't for the Nanonis programming interface. Thus, I am seeking advice on what might had happen and what I should do. I am still a new in writing Labview programs, thus I really do appreciate to get all the advice that I can get.
Thank you.
Regards,
uranus999

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