Measurement Computing Daq PC-Cards - Manual (Page 11)

Installing Daq PC-Cards 2
This chapter provides basic installation instructions for Daq PC-Cards for use with notebook PCs, or for
use with desktop or tower-type PCs that have a PCMCIA slot. The Daq PC-Cards comply with PC Card
Standard Specification 2.1, PCMCIA Type II (5mm). Input power for the Daq PC-Card comes from the
host computer. The PC-Cards do not provide output power.
A CA-134 Interface Cable provides DB37 termination to the inputs of the Daq PC-Card. The CA-134 can
connect the Daq PC-Card to a single “passive” card or module, for a variety of input signals. The passive
DBKs are:
• DBK1 – 16 Connector BNC Module
• DBK11A – Screw Terminal Option Card
• DBK40 – BNC Analog Interface
Reference Note:
Daq PC-Cards plug into a PCMCIA Type II slot. The cards will also work in
PCMCIA Type III slots. Consult your PC owner’s manual as needed.
Note:
Daq PC-Cards are not compatible with Windows NT operating systems.
(2) Install the PC-Card (1) Install Software &
Product Support
(4) Configure &
Test
(3) Connect the Interface Cable
PC-Card Installation, A Pictorial Overview
Step 1 - Install Software and Product Support
IMPORTANT: Software must be installed before installing hardware.
1. Remove previous version Daq drivers, if present. You can do this through Microsoft’s Add/Remove
Programs feature.
2. 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.
3. After the intro-screen appears, follow the screen prompts.
Upon completing the software installation, continue with step 2, Install and Configure the PC-Card.
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