Measurement Computing USB-DIO96H-50 - Manual (Page 6)

USB-DIO96H/50 User's Guide Introducing the USB-DIO96H/50
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USB-DIO96H/50 block diagram
USB-DIO96H/50 functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Figure 2. USB-DIO96H/50 functional block diagram
Connecting a USB-DIO96H/50 to your computer is easy
Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier.
 The USB-DIO96H/50 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-DIO96H/50. No third-party device driver is required.
 The USB-DIO96H/50 is plug-and-play. There are no jumpers to position, dual in-line package (DIP)
switches to set, or interrupts to configure.
 You can connect the USB-DIO96H/50 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 your system to various devices using a standard USB cable. The USB connector improves
upon serial and parallel port connectors with one standardized plug-and-port combination.
 Data flow is bidirectional between a computer and peripheral over USB connections.