Measurement Specialties USB-5201 - Manual (Page 12)

USB-5201 User's Guide Installing the USB-5201
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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your USB-5201 and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
Unpacking the USB-5201
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the USB-5201 from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply
touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If your USB-5201 is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or e-
mail. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the USB-5201.
 Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
 Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
 Email: [email protected]
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Quick-Start.pdf.
Installing the hardware
To connect the USB-5201 to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port on
your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the USB-5201.
Caution! If you are connecting the USB-5201 to an external self-powered hub, connect the USB hub to the
computer before you connect the device to the hub. This ensures that the device detects the hub as
an active USB port.
Firmware revision 2.12 and earlier
When you connect the USB-5201 for the first time, a Found New Hardware popup balloon (Windows XP) or
dialog (other Windows versions) opens as the USB-5201 is detected.
When this balloon or dialog closes, the installation is complete. The LED on the side of the device should flash
and then remain lit. This indicates that communication is established between the USB-5201 and your
computer.
Firmware revision 3.0 and later
The USB-5201 installs as a composite device with separate devices attached. When you connect the USB-5201
for the first time,
Found New Hardware popup balloons (Windows XP) or dialogs (other Windows version)
open as each USB-5201 interface is detected.
It is normal for multiple dialogs to open when you connect the USB-5201 for the first time. For additional
information, refer to the "Notes on installing and using the USB-5201 and USB-5203 data logging devices" that
was shipped with the USB-5201.
When the last balloon or dialog closes, the installation is complete. The LED on the USB-5201 should flash and
then remain lit. This indicates that communication is established between the USB-5201 and your computer.
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-5201, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-5201.