Measurement Computing DataShuttle - Manual (Page 43)

DataShuttle and DynaRes 11-09-01 Installing the DynaRes 4-3
Physical Installation
To Install the DynaRes Board
1. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF. Never remove the cover of the computer without first turning the
power switch off.
2. Open the Computer Remove the cover of the computer. (If appropriate, refer to the computer’s
owner’s manual for more information about removing the cover and installing enhancement boards.)
3. Ground Yourself While holding the board, before installing it, touch the metal chassis of the
computer to discharge any static electricity that might be on the surface of your body.
This is important, as static electricity can damage electronic parts. (Likewise, if you ever remove the
board from the computer, always store it in its protective shipping bag.)
4. Remove Plate At the back panel of the computer, unscrew and remove the narrow dust cover plate
that is directly behind the expansion slot you want to use. (Keep this screw handy.)
5. Insert the Board Push the edge of the DynaRes board having “gold fingers” down and into the
expansion slot (socket) on the chassis, making sure that the contacts align with the socket and the
spring latches are through the socket. Then plug it in by pushing the board straight down. (NOTE: If
you are using a DynaRes 16, a second expansion slot is required for the second cable connector.)
6. Fasten the Board to the Chassis Install the “left over” screw from step 4. Place it in the original hole,
through the DynaRes board’s bracket, so that it fastens the top of the bracket to the computer’s back
panel.
7. Connect the Cable to the Terminal Panel Plug the cable’s connector into the socket on the terminal
panel (please refer to your terminal panel’s manual, if you are unsure about the correct position).
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Incorrect installation of these cables can damage the data acquisition board or the
terminal panel. If you are uncertain about proper placement,
please see “Terminal Panel Connections” at the beginning of this discussion, and
inspect the diagram on page 4 – 2 .)
Next Steps
If you are going to measure current, please see “Measuring Current” on the next page.
Single Board Usage – If you intend to run with a single data acquisition board in your system, you are now
ready to install your application software and to connect sensors to your terminal panel.
Multiple Board Usage – If you are going to use more than one data acquisition board, now it’s time to set
each Board Number Switch to an unique number. Follow the steps in the “Setting the Board Number
Switch” section in this chapter on page 4 – 4.
Installing the Software – For information on loading and configuring our DASYLab or QuickLog PC please
refer to the user guide for that application package.
Installing the Terminal Panels – To learn how to connect experiments to the terminal panel see your
terminal panel owner’s manual, or our Applications manual (which discusses data acquisition and control in
general and provides examples of uses for the products).