Installing The Usb-1208Ls; Unpacking; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing USB-1208LS User Manual

Installing the USB-1208LS

Unpacking

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the device 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.
Contact us immediately if any components are missing or damaged.

Installing the software

Refer to the MCC DAQ Quick Start for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD. Refer to
the device product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about the included and
optional software supported by the USB-1208LS.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the USB-1208LS is installed with the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.

Installing the hardware

Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before installing the device, run Windows Update to update your system with the latest HID and USB drivers.
To connect the USB-1208LS to your system, turn your computer on, and connect the USB cable to a USB port
on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the device. When you connect the USB-1208LS for the first time, a
dialog opens when the operating system detects the device. Another dialog identifies the
Hardware
USB-1208LS as a USB Human Interface Device. When this dialog closes the installation is complete. The
device LED should blink and then remain on, to indicate that communication is established between the device
and your computer.
If the LED turns off
If the LED is on but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1208LS. To restore
communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the LED should turn back on.

Calibrating the hardware

Field calibration

The USB-1208LS supports field calibration. Calibrate the device using InstaCal whenever the ambient
temperature changes by more than ±10 °C from the last calibration.

Factory calibration

The Measurement Computing Manufacturing Test department performs the initial factory calibration. Contact
Measurement Computing for details about how to return your device and have it calibrated to the factory
specifications.
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