Measurement Computing CIO-DAS48-I - Manual (Page 11)

CIO-DAS48-I User's Guide Installing the CIO-DAS48-I
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Input mode (DIFF/SINGLE)
The differential/single ended mode switch (Figure 4) sets board logic for 48 single-ended or 24 differential
mode. The CIO-DAS48-I is configured for 24 current measurements, so set this switch for
24 DIFF .
48
SINGLE 24
DIFF
Figure 4. Input mode switch
Installing the CIO-DAS48-I
After you configure the board's switches and jumpers, you can install the CIO-DAS48-I into your computer. To
install your board, follow the steps below.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install
the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on
installing the software.
1. Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available ISA slot.
2. Close your computer and turn it on.
3. To test your installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility you installed in the previous
section. Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your board www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-
Software-Quick-Start.pdf for information on how to initially set up and load InstaCal.
Connecting the board for I/O operations
Connectors, cables – main I/O connector
The table below lists the board connector, applicable cables, and compatible accessory products.
Board connector, cables, and accessory equipment
Connector type 50-pin header connector
Compatible cable C50FF-x
Compatible accessory products with
the C50FF-x cable CIO-MINI50
CIO-SPADE50
Information on signal connections
General information regarding signal connection and configuration is available in the Guide to Signal
Connections (available at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf) .