Measurement Computing E-1608-OEM - Manual (Page 8)

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Chapter 2
Installing the E-1608-OEM
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the device 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.
Contact us immediately if any components are missing or damaged.
Downloading the software
Refer to the E-1608-OEM product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about the
supported software you can download.
Install the software before you install the hardware
The driver needed to run the device is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Connecting the external power adapter
Power to the E-1608-OEM is provided with the 5 V external power adapter (PS-5V1AEPS). Connect the
adapter cord to the power connector on the E-1608-OEM device, and plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet.
The Power LED turns on when 5 V power is supplied to the E-1608-OEM. If the voltage supply is less than
3.3 V or more than 5.9 V, the POWER LED does not turn on.
Refer to Figure 2 on page 12 for the location of the Power LED.
Connecting the E-1608-OEM
The E-1608-OEM requires a TCP/IP and UDP connection to a network or computer. Use the standard Ethernet
cable provided to connect the E-1608-OEM to a 10Base-T- or 100Base-TX compatible Ethernet port, hub, or
switch.
When connecting the E-1608-OEM for the first time, make sure that you connect to a local network with DHCP
enabled.
If you are unsure whether you have access to a local network or that DHCP is enabled on that network, you
should use a direct connection to a Windows PC.
It may take a minute or two to detect the device and assign the address. The green Link/activity LED on the
lower left of the Ethernet connector turns on when there is a valid Ethernet link, and blinks when network
activity is detected.
Once the E-1608-OEM is physically connected to the local network or PC, you can run the software (InstaCal
for example) to establish a connection. If a connection cannot be established, make sure the device is using the
default configuration by following the instructions in the
Restoring factory default network settings on page 10.
Once a connection is established and you can communicate to the device, you can change the configuration for
other network scenarios.