Measurement Computing USB-3110 - Manual (Page 10)

USB-3110 User's Guide Installing the USB-3110
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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf ). This booklet supplies a brief description of
the software you received with your USB-3110 and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
Unpacking the USB-3110
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the USB-3110 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 any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
 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]
Installing the software
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-
Quick-Start.pdf .
Installing the hardware
Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you connect the USB-3110, make sure that you are using the latest versions of the USB drivers.
Before installing the USB-3110, download and install the latest Microsoft Windows updates. In particular,
when using Windows XP, make sure you have XP Hotfix KB822603 installed. This update is intended to
address a serious error in Usbport.sys when you operate a USB device. You can run Windows Update or
download the update from
www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=733dd867-56a0-4956-b7fe-
e85b688b7f86&displaylang=en . For more information, refer to the Microsoft Knowledge Base article
"Availability of the Windows XP SP1 USB 1.1 and 2.0 update." This article is available at
support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822603 .
Connecting the AC power adapter
Power to the USB-3110 is provided with the 10 watt USB adapter (PS-5V2AEPS). To connect the power
supply to your USB-3110, connect the USB adapter cord to the power connector on the USB-3110 device, and
plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
The power LED on the device lights up when the USB-3110 is receiving power from the AC power adapter.