Measurement Computing USB-CTR04 - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 2
Installing the USB-CTR04
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-CTR04.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the USB-CTR04 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
To connect the USB-CTR04 to your system, 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 cable to the USB connector
on the device. No external power is required.
When connected for the first time, a
Found New Hardware
dialog opens when the operating system detects the
device. When the dialog closes, the installation is complete. The
Status
LED turns on after the device is
successfully installed (see Figure 2 on page 7).
If the Status LED turns off
If communication is lost between the device and the computer, the
Status
LED turns off. To restore
communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the
Status
LED should turn on.
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