Measurement Computing SWITCH AND SENSE 8/8 - Manual (Page 8)

Switch & Sense 8/8 User's Guide Introducing the Switch & Sense 8/8
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Connecting a Switch & Sense 8/8 to your computer is easy
Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier.
! The Switch & Sense 8/8 relies upon the Microsoft Human Interface Device (HID) class. The HID class
ships with every copy of Windows that is designed to work with USB ports. We use the Microsoft HID
because it is a standard, and its performance delivers full control and maximizes data transfer rates for your
Switch & Sense 8/8. No third-party device driver is required.
! You can connect the Switch & Sense 8/8 before or after you install the software, and without powering
down your computer first.
! When you connect an HID to your system, your computer automatically detects it and configures the
necessary software. You can connect multiple HID peripherals to your system using a USB hub.
! You can connect your system to various devices using a standard four-wire cable. The USB connector
replaces the serial and parallel port connectors with one standardized plug and port combination.
! Data can flow two ways between a computer and peripheral over USB connections.
Make sure that you have the latest Windows Updates installed for your USB driver, particularly "XP Hotfix
KB822603."