Measurement Computing USB-DIO96H - Manual (Page 7)

USB-DIO96H User's Guide Introducing the USB-DIO96H
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USB-DIO96H block diagram
USB-DIO96H functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here.
Figure 2. USB-DIO96H functional block diagram
Connecting a USB-DIO96H to your computer is easy
Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier.
 The USB-DIO96H 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. No third-party device driver is required.
 The USB-DIO96H has one jumper for configuring the power source.
 The USB-DIO96H includes four groups of four dual in-line package (DIP) switches for setting the
pull-up/pull down configuration.
 You can connect the USB-DIO96H 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 four-wire 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.