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USB-1208HS-4AO User's Guide
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
Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you install your USB-1208HS-4AO, run Windows Update to update your operating system with the
latest USB drivers.
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.
Connecting the USB-1208HS-4AO to your system
To connect the USB-1208HS-4AO 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 connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the USB-1208HS-4AO.
When you connect the USB-1208HS-4AO for the first time, a
USB-1208HS-4AO interface is detected. The "Status" LED on the USB-1208HS-4AO turns on at this time,
indicating the USB-1208HS-4AO is detected and installing on your computer.
When the dialog closes, the installation is complete.
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-1208HS-4AO, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-
1208HS-4AO.
If the Status LED turns off
If the Status LED lights up but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1208HS-
4AO. To restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This
should restore communication, and the LED should light up again.
Calibrating the USB-1208HS-4AO
The USB-1208HS-4AO is shipped fully calibrated. Calibration coefficients are stored in EEPROM.
Return the device to Measurement Computing Corporation when calibration is required. The normal calibration
interval is once per year.
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