Impulse MAQ20-940 Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 5)

MAQ20® Quick Start Guide
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1.0 Unpacking
Each MAQ
®
20 Data Acquisition System is shipped in electro-static discharge (ESD) protective
packaging. Use appropriate ESD protection measures while unpacking. Check visually for
physical damage. If physical damage is noted, file a claim with the shipping carrier.
2.0 Package Contents and Physical Description
A MAQ
®
20 Data Acquisition System must have as a minimum a Communications Module, a
Backbone, and one I/O Module. Examples include:
MAQ20-COM2 Communications Module with Ethernet, USB and RS-232 Interface
MAQ20-COM4 Communications Module with Ethernet, USB and RS-485 Interface
MAQ20-DIO Discrete Input and Discrete Output Module
MAQ20-xTC Type x Thermocouple Input Module
MAQ20-VDN Differential Voltage Input Module
MAQ20-IDN Process Current Input Module
MAQ20-IO Process Current Output Module
MAQ20-VO Process Voltage Output Module
MAQ20-BKPLx x Channel System Backbone
Refer to www.dataforth.com for a complete listing of available modules and accessories.
The following software and manuals are available for download from www.dataforth.com .
o MAQ ®
20 Software
 ReDAQ ®
Shape for MAQ20
 Configuration Software Tool
 Windows Driver for USB Interface
 LabVIEW VIs (coming soon)
o MAQ ®
20 Documentation Set
 MA1036 MAQ20 Quick Start Guide (this manual)
 MA1037 MAQ20 Configuration Software Tool User Manual
 MA1038 ReDAQ
®
Shape for MAQ
®
20 User Manual
 MA1039 MAQ20 LabVIEW VI Examples User Manual (coming soon)
 MA10xx MAQ20 Hardware User Manual (I/O Module specific)
For detailed installation and configuration instructions, reference the MAQ
®
20 Hardware User
Manual specific to the Communications and I/O modules used.
For rapid verification of basic functionality, continue with the next section.