Using EPOS with a USB port

I am attempting to control a motor using using the EPOS2 board connected via the USB port.

I have been able to control the motor using the Maxon supplied EPOS Studio application.

I wish to contol this using LabView and have downloaded the library driver. I have installed this in the instrument library and have the VI's available in my pallet.

I have not been able to control the motor using the example VI's

My question is this: Can I control the motor directly using the USB portor do I have to use a CAN interface of some sort?

Hardware:

Dell lattitude laptop

Maxon EPOS2 24/2  positioning controller board connected to laptop via a USB cable.

Thanks

Kevin