Measurement Computing USB-1616FS - Manual (Page 8)

USB-1616FS User's Guide Introducing the USB-1616FS
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Connecting a USB-1616FS to your computer is easy
Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier.
 The USB-1616FS relies upon the Microsoft Human Interface Device (HID) class drivers. The HID class
drivers ship 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 USB-1616FS. No third-party device driver is required.
 The USB-1616FS is plug-and-play. There are no jumpers to position, DIP switches to set, or interrupts to
configure.
 You can connect the USB-1616FS 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 and power multiple HID peripherals to your system
using a USB hub.
You can connect up to four USB-1616FS devices to one USB 2.0 port. You can connect up to two devices
to a USB 1.1 port.
 You can connect your system to various devices using a standard four-wire cable. The USB connector
improves upon 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.