Optional Components; Unpacking The Pci-Das6034, Pci-Das6035, And Pci-Das6036; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing PCI-DAS6034 User Manual

PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 User's Guide

Optional components

If you ordered any of the following products with your board, they should be included with your shipment.
Cables
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C100HD50-x
Signal termination and conditioning accessories
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MCC provides signal termination products for use with the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-
DAS6036. Refer to the
accessory products.

Unpacking the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 from its packaging, ground
yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate
any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by
phone, fax, or e-mail:
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
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Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
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Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com
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Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data
Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at
Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the hardware

The PCI-DAS6034, PCI-DAS6035, and PCI-DAS6036 boards are completely plug-and-play. There are no
switches or jumpers to set on the board. Configu
board, follow the steps below.
Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board
The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install the
MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing
the software.
1. Turn your computer off, open it up, and insert your board into an available PCI slot.
2. Close your computer and turn it on.
If you are using an operating system with support for plug-and-play (such as Windows 2000 or Windows
XP), a dialog box pops up as the system loads indicating that new hardware has been detected. If the
information file for this board is not already loaded onto your PC, you will be prompted for the disk
containing this file. The MCC DAQ software contains this file. If required, insert the Measurement
Computing Data Acquisition Software CD and click
"Field wiring and signal termination" on page 16 for a complete list of compatible
ation is controlled by your system's BIOS. To install your
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Installing the Board