Measurement Computing USB-7204 - Manual (Page 8)

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Chapter 2
Installing the USB-7204
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.
Installing the software
Refer to the MCC DAQ Quick Start for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD. Refer to
the device product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about the included and
optional software supported by the USB-7204.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the USB-7204 is installed with the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Installing the hardware
There are two ways to connect the USB-7204 to your system:
 Connect a USB cable from the
USB connector to either a USB port on the computer or to an external USB
hub connected to the computer. No external power is required.
or
 Use a 2.54 mm (0.1 in.) box header to connect with the OEM connector. The connector pinout is shown
below:
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 N/C 2 VBUS
3 N/C 4 D–
5 N/C (do not connect anything to this pin) 6 D+
7 N/C (do not connect anything to this pin) 8 GND
9 N/C (do not connect anything to this pin) 10 SHIELD
When you connect the USB-7204 for the first time, a Found New Hardware message opens as the device is
detected. The installation is complete when the message closes.
After the USB-7204 is installed, the Power LED remains on to indicate that communication is established
between the USB-7204 and your computer.
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-7204, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-7204.
If the Power LED turns off
If the Power LED is on but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-7204. To restore
communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the
Power LED should turn on.