Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing USB-1208FS User Manual

USB-1208FS 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-1208FS, run Windows Update to update your operating system with the latest HID
and USB drivers.
To connect the USB-1208FS 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 that is connected to your computer. The USB cable provides power
and communication to the USB-1208FS.
When you connect the USB-1208FS for the first time, a series of
(Windows XP) or dialogs (other Windows versions) opens as the USB-1208FS is detected by your computer.
It is normal for multiple dialogs to open when you connect the USB-1208FS for the first time. The last popup
balloon or dialog states "Your new hardware is installed and ready to use," and the LED on the USB-1208FS
should flash and then remain lit. This indicates that communication is established between the USB-1208FS and
your computer.
You can install up to two USB-1208FS units on most computers. If you need to connect more than two USB-
1208FS units to your computer, contact Tech Support by phone, fax, or e-mail:
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Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
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Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
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Email: techsupport@mccdaq.com
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the
USB-1208FS, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-1208FS.
If the LED turns off
If the LED is illuminated but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1208FS. To
restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the LED should turn back on.
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