Measurement Computing DaqBoard 3000USB Series - Manual (Page 10)

IG-4 968492 DaqBoard/3000USB Series Installation Guide
(1) Install Software
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
(a) Place the Data Acquisition CD into the CD-ROM drive. Wait for PC to auto-run the CD. This may
take a few moments, depending on your PC. If the CD does not auto-run, use the Desktop’s
Start/Run/Browse feature and run the Setup.exe file.
fter the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompt (b) A
(c) After successful installation turn off the computer and proce
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onnect Signal Lines and Hardware.
2) Connect Signal Lines and Hardware
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This section presents three examples of hardware setup.
TB-100 and also using one CA-248 cable. Also note th Other scenarios are possible, for example, using a
at a TR-2 [or TR-2U] power supply will be needed
using a TR-2 [or TR-2U] if needed, another important part of the setup is to avoid making
dundant signal connections and to use approved ESD precautions. Pinouts have been included in this
when there is insufficient power from the USB port. However, you can use a TR-2 [or TR-2U] in any
scenario.
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installation guide.
CAUTION
The discharge of static electric some electronic components.
Semiconductor devices are especially susceptible to ESD damage. You should always
circuit
ity can damage
handle components carefully, and you should never touch connector pins or
components unless you are following ESD guidelines in an appropriate ESD controlled
area. Such guidelines include the use of properly grounded mats and wrist straps,
ESD bags and cartons, and related procedures.
The “Power” LED (Bottom LED) blinks during device detection and initialization; then
remains on solid as long as the module has power. If there is insufficient power the
SB
This allows the USB
LED will go off and a TR-2 [or TR-2U] power adapter will be needed.
Note that when the board is first powered there will likely be a momentary delay
before the Power LED begins to blink, or come on solid.
If using a TR-2 [or TR-2U] be sure to supply power from it to the DaqBoard/3000U
Series board before connecting the USB cable to the computer.
board to inform the host computer (upon connection of the USB cable) that the unit requires
minimal power from the computer’s USB port.