Connecting The Usb-1616Fs To Your System - Measurement Computing USB-1616FS User Manual

USB-1616FS User's Guide
To connect the power supply to your USB-1616FS, do the following.
1. Connect the external power cord to the
enclosure. This connector is labeled
2. Plug the power supply into a power outlet.
The LED illuminates green when +9 V power is supplied to the USB-1616FS. If the voltage supply is
PWR
less than +6.0 V or more than +12.5 V, the
Do not connect external power to the POWER OUT connector
The power connector labeled
to an additional Measurement Advantage product. If you connect the external power supply to the
connector, the USB-1616FS does not receive power, and the
OUT

Connecting the USB-1616FS to your system

To connect the USB-1616FS to your system, do the following.
1. Connect the USB cable that was shipped with the device to the USB connector labeled
the USB-1616FS.
The USB cable supplied with the USB-1616FS has a higher gauge wire than generic USB cables, and
is required for proper enumeration of the USB-1616FS.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or to an external USB hub
that is connected to your computer. The
and communication to the USB-1616FS.
The USB-1616FS installs as a composite device with separate devices attached. When you connect the
USB-1616FS for the first time,
Windows versions) display as each USB-1616FS interface is detected. The
remains lit during this enumeration.
It is normal for multiple dialogs to appear when you connect the USB-1616FS for the first time. For
additional information, refer to the "Notes on installing and using the USB-1616FS" that was shipped with
the USB-1616FS.
If you are running Windows XP and connect the USB-1616FS to a USB 1.1 port, a balloon displays the
message "
Your USB device can perform faster if you connect to a USB 2.0 port
message. The USB-1616FS will function properly when connected to a USB 1.1 port, although USB
bandwidth is limited.
After the USB-1616FS is installed the
between the USB-1616FS and your computer.
If the USB LED turns off
If the USB LED is illuminated but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-
1616FS. To restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it.
This should restore communication, and the USB LED should turn back on.
POWER IN
on the board.
IN
LED does not light.
PWR
on the enclosure (
POWER OUT
PWR LED
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remains lit to indicate that communication is established
USB LED
2-3
connector on the rear of the USB-1616FS
on the board) is used to provide power
OUT
LED does not illuminate.
PWR
illuminates green. The USB cable provides power
popup balloons (Windows XP) or dialogs (other
USB LED
Installing the USB-1616FS
POWER
on
USB IN
blinks and then
." You can ignore this