AM8010 Precision Thermometer User's Guide
5 Connecting to a Computer Using USB
Interface
AM8010 is designed with a USB v2.0 compatible interface (Mini B
type) and it can be connected to a PC. The USB interface serves
two important functions as a power source (see Chapter 4.3) and a
link for data acquisition. A free software Cool Edge Viewer is
provided with AM8010 for real time data acquisition.
5.1 Installation of USB Driver to a Computer
Important Update:
versions) operating system, you can skip USB driver installation
process. These versions of windows OS provide plug-and-play
support for USB drivers. Otherwise, please follow the instructions
below:
a) Power off AM8010.
b) Connect a USB cable (one side USB A type, the other side
mini-B type) to a USB socket on a computer.
c) Power on computer and put the attached CD into a CD drive.
Here we assume the CD drive is E.
d) Connect USB mini-B side to AM8010. Switch on AM8010,
AM8010 LCD display should show "USB" on the first line.
The computer also should show "Found New Hardware".
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