Measurement Computing SWITCH - Manual (Page 15)

Switch & Sense 8 User's Guide Template Installing the Switch & Sense 8
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Running the Switch & Sense 8 software (ICalUSB.exe)
The Switch & Sense 8 software provides all of the components you need to configure, test, and control the
device. During installation, several software components are copied to your computer.
The core software components and their default installation directories are listed in the table below.
Default installation directories
File Default Installation Directory Description
CbiUsb.sys C:\Windows\System32\Drivers USB client device driver
CbiUsb.inf C:\Windows\Inf Plug-and-play configuration file
CbUsb.dll C:\Windows\System Interface library
IcalUsb.exe C:\CbUsb Configuration and test utility
CbUsb.cfg C:\CbUsb Device configuration file
In addition to the required files listed above, there are several application examples that demonstrate how to use
the interface library (CbUsb.dll). You can control the Switch & Sense 8 using custom software written in
Microsoft Visual Basic or Microsoft Visual C/C++. Please refer to the Examples section for details.
After you install the software, use the IcalUsb.exe application to configure and test the Switch & Sense 8.
During installation, a program group was created with a shortcut to this application. The default name of the
program group is shown below.
If you did not change the name of the program group during installation, you can run ICalUSB.exe by selecting
the Switch & Sense 8 option from the Programs►ComputerBoards USB group on the Start menu.
The main form for the IcalUsb.exe application opens, as shown here.
Configuring the Switch & Sense 8
The application opens the cbUsb.cfg file and creates one node under ComputerBoards USB for each entry in the
configuration file. The application also scans the USB bus for any attached Switch & Sense 8 devices.