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MCA8000D QUICK START GUIDE (FW6)
Amptek's MCA8000D is a state-of-the-art, compact, high performance, digital
Multichannel Analyzer (MCA). It replaces the MCA8000A, providing the same
functionality with reduced dead time, modern communications interfaces (USB, RS-
232, and Ethernet), and much higher data transfer rates.
MCA8000D Software Installation
Step 1: Install the WINUSB Driver
IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO USE WINDOWS UPDATE TO INSTALL THE WINUSB DRIVER.
If the computer's operating system is Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) and has access to the internet, go to
"Windows 7 WINUSB Installation through Windows Update."
If the computer's operating system is Windows XP 32-bit and has access to the internet, go to
If the computer does not have access to the internet, or if you are using an unsupported operating system,
install the driver manually using the "Manual WINUSB Driver Installation Instructions" found on the CD and the
website at http://www.amptek.com/winusb.html. When performing a manual installation, follow the instructions
precisely and carefully. Making an incorrect selection will install the wrong driver and make it difficult, error-
prone, and time consuming to remove the incorrect driver from the computer.
Windows 7 WINUSB Installation through Windows Update
1. Power the device and connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
2. Windows will show the balloon on the bottom right side of the screen.
3. Click on the balloon to see the details. You will see the following dialogs.
4. The WINUSB driver is now installed and ready for use. Go to Step 2 to install the DPPMCA display and
acquisition software.
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MCA8000D Quick Start Guide Rev A0
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- Page 1 “Manual WINUSB Driver Installation Instructions” found on the CD and the website at http://www.amptek.com/winusb.html. When performing a manual installation, follow the instructions precisely and carefully. Making an incorrect selection will install the wrong driver and make it difficult, error- prone, and time consuming to remove the incorrect driver from the computer.
- Page 2 MCA8000D Quick Start Guide Rev A0 Windows XP WINUSB Installation through Windows Update 1. Power the device and connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 2. The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Select “Yes, this time only” and then click Next.
- Page 3 1. Verify that the MCA8000D is completely unplugged (both USB and power). 2. Use the USB cable to connect the MCA8000D USB connector to the PC’s USB connector. When using the USB connection the unit is powered through USB, the external +5V AC adapter is not needed.
- Page 4 "acquiring." The red light on the MCA8000D input panel will also be flashing. You can set the MCA8000D to stop acquisition after a fixed time, after a fixed number of counts are collected, and with other options using the MCA tab on DPP setup.
- Page 5 MCA8000D Quick Start Guide Rev A0 highlighted, or by using the Edit ROI button on the toolbar and then clicking and dragging across the peak until it is highlighted. 3. Now click in the toolbar button “Calibrate” (F5) to open the calibration dialog box.
- Page 6 The MCA8000D is NOT backwards compatible with theMCA8000A. It uses a completely different communication protocol. As a result, if you have written custom software using the MCA8000A DLL Package, it will not work with the MCA8000D. It will be necessary to re-write any custom software using the Software Development Kit (SDK).
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