Measurement Computing Personal Daq rev.6.0 - Manual (Page 10)

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CAUTION
When using Personal Daq modules to acquire data, computer energy save modes can
cause false data readings. Prior to using Personal Daq modules, ensure your
computer’s energy save mode is disabled. If needed, consult your PC user’s manual to
disable energy save (power suspension) modes.
Install Software
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 Hardware.
Install Hardware
Depending on your order, your Personal Daq unit may not require all the steps under this heading; for
example: if you did not order a PDQ expansion module you would not connect one. If a step does not
apply to your unit, simply go on to the next one.
Note 1 Note 2
Note 1: Label slots are included on Personal Daq/55 and /56. The slots are not included on
Personal Daq/54.
Note 2: An expansion module (PDQ1 or PDQ2) can be added to Personal Daq/55 and /56 units.
Although an expansion module can physically connect to a Personal Daq/54, it will not
function with the unit. Personal Daq/54 does not include expansion functionality. For /54 devices,
the 25-pin port is used only for calibration as discussed in chapter 6.