Measurement Computing StrainBook/616 - Manual (Page 51)

StrainBook/616 User’s Manual
947191 Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5-1
Setup and Connecting to the Ethernet 5
System Requirements …… 5-1
Software Installation
…… 5-2
Ethernet Connection and System Power-up …… 5-3
System Requirements
Verify that you have the following items:
StrainBook/616
TR-40U Power Supply
Ethernet Patch Cable
Data Acquisition CD
Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
An Ethernet jack [on the computer, or on a hub connected to the Ethernet].
Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP users:
PC with Intel
™
Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space
Windows Vista users:
PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready
Power Note :
StrainBook requires an input voltage between +10 and +30 VDC. The DC source should be
filtered but not necessarily regulated. The TR-40U AC-to-DC power adapter is recommended for
AC-line applications. However, StrainBook can be powered from any isolated +10 to +30 VDC
source of at least 25 W.
Before plugging the unit in, make sure the power switch is in the “0” (OFF) position.
If you will be using an AC-to-DC power adapter [such as the TR-40U] plug it into an AC outlet; then
connect the DIN5 end of the cable to the StrainBook’s 10 to 30 VDC Input connector.
If you are using another power source [such as a battery] ensure the leads are connected to the proper
DIN5 pins as indicated in the figure.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the 5 amp maximum DC current limit of the POWER IN DIN5
connector.