Multichannel Systems USB-MEA256-System Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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3 Software Installation
3.1 Software Installation
Please check the system requirements before you install the MC_Rack software. MCS cannot
guarantee that the software works properly if these requirements are not fulfilled. Please see
the MC_Rack Help or Manual for more information. It is recommended that you check the
MCS web site for software updates on a regular basis.
The USB-MEA256-System is a plug and play device. The driver is automatically installed together
with the MC_Rack program. It is easier to connect the USB-MEA256-System first to the data
acquisition computer and then install MC_Rack.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the installed hardware does not work properly.
3.1.1 System Requirements
Software: One of the following Windows ® operating systems is required: Windows 7, VISTA or XP
(English and German versions supported) with the NT file system (NTFS). Other language versions
may lead to software errors.
Hardware (Not required for offline analysis or demo mode): The data acquisition board USB-
MEA256-System. If no USB-MEA256-System is present, MC_Rack opens in a simulation mode.
A computer with low performance may lead to performance limits more often; therefore,
MCS recommends an up-to-date computer optionally with a separate hard disk. Please note
that there are sometimes hardware incompatibilities of the USB-MEA256-System and computer
components; or that an inappropriate computer power supply may lead to artifact signals.
Please contact your local retailer for more information on recommended computer hardware.
Important: You need to have installed the latest USB-MEA256-System driver to operate the
USB-MEA256-System , which is automatically installed with MC_Rack . The installation may
be invalid if the USB-MEA256-System does not respond. Please contact Multi Channel Systems
or your local retailer in this case.