Measurement Computing USB-2408 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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Chapter 2
Installing a USB-2408 Series Device
What comes with your shipment?
As you unpack your USB-2408 Series device, verify that the following components are included.
Hardware
 USB-2408 Series device (USB-2408 or USB-2408-2AO)
 USB cable (2-meter length)
Documentation
MCC DAQ Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide booklet provides an overview of the MCC DAQ software you received with the device,
and includes information about installing the software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any
software or hardware.
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before
removing the USB-2408 Series 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.
If the device is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or e-mail.
 Knowledgebase: kb.mccdaq.com
 Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support
 Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
 Email:
[email protected]
For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the International Distributors section on our
website at
www.mccdaq.com/International .
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD. This booklet is
available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf .
Installing the hardware
Install the software before you install your device
A driver needed to run the USB-2408 Series 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.
To connect a USB-2408 Series device to your system, turn on your computer and connect the USB cable to an
available USB port on the computer or to an external USB hub connected to the computer. Connect the other
end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the device. No external power is required.
When you connect the device for the first time to a computer running Windows, a Found New Hardware dialog
opens when the operating system detects the device. The dialog closes after the device is installed.
A green Status LED indicates the device status. When the LED is on, the device is powered and ready for
operation. If the LED is not on, the device is not powered or did not initialize.
Figure 2 on page 10 shows the location of the STATUS LED.