Measurement Computing WEB-TC - Manual (Page 11)

WEB-TC User's Guide Installing the WEB-TC
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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 WEB-TC and information regarding installation of that software. Please
read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
An overview of installation options is provided in the WEB-TC setup options page that ships with the device.
Detailed installation information is provided in this user’s guide.
Unpacking the WEB-TC
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the WEB-TC 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 your WEB-TC is 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]
For international customers, contact the local distributor where you purchased the WEB-TC. Click on this link
www.measurementcomputing.com/sales.asp to locate your distributor.
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 .
Connecting the AC power adapter
Power to the WEB-TC is provided with the 10 watt AC power adapter (PS-5V2AEPS). Connect the adapter
cord to the power connector on the WEB-TC device, and plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
The POWER/COMM LED illuminates when +5 V power is supplied to the WEB-TC. If the voltage supply is
less than +4.75 V or more than +5.25 V, the POWER/COMM LED will not light.
Refer to Figure 5 on page 22 for the location of the POWER/COMM LED.
Connecting the WEB-TC
A TCP/IP connection between the WEB-TC and the network or computer is required to access the device's web
interface. A 10Base-T compatible Ethernet port, hub, or switch is required.
You can connect the WEB-TC using the following configurations:
 Connect to your Local Area Network (LAN) for communication within a private network/intranet; refer to
the procedure on page 12.
 Connect to your LAN for communication across networks (communicate over the internet, for example);
refer to the procedure on page 12.
 Connect directly to a computer's Ethernet port for local access (requires a crossover cable (not provided) or
network hub); refer to the procedure on page 13.
Use the standard Ethernet cable provided to connect the WEB-TC to a TCP/IP-based local or wide area
network, or to connect to a single PC through a hub or switch. Use a CAT-5 or higher crossover cable (not
provided) to connect the WEB-TC to an Ethernet card installed in a computer.