How To Use This Guide; Soft Ware Installation; Powerlab Check - ADInstruments POWERLAB TEACHING SERIES Owner's Manual

How to Use This Guide

This owner's guide describes how to set up and begin using your PowerLab recording
unit. The chapters provide an overview of the PowerLab system (the combined soft ware
and hardware package), and a more detailed look at the features of your recording unit
and its connection to your computer. The appendices provide technical information
about the recording unit and solutions to problems. At the end of this guide is a glossary
of hardware terms and an index.

Soft ware Installation

You should install ADInstruments application soft ware before connecting or using your
PowerLab.
If you are using PowerLab with Lt please refer to the kuraCloud Desktop help available
at https://support.kuracloud.com/desktop-app.
The Getting Started with PowerLab manual provides full installation instructions for the
LabChart soft ware.

PowerLab Check

Please do not attempt to connect the PowerLab to a power outlet or computer or turn it
on until you have checked it as described below.
1. Check that all items in the accompanying packing list are included in the box.
2. Check that there are no obvious signs of external damage to the PowerLab.
3. Check that there are no obvious signs of internal damage, such as rattling. Pick
If anything is missing or the PowerLab seems to be damaged in any way, contact your
authorized ADInstruments representative immediately. Up to date contact addresses
are available from the ADInstruments website.
Connection information is in the next chapter.
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up the PowerLab, tilt it gently from side to side, and listen for anything that
appears to be loose.
PowerLab Teaching Series - Owner's Guide