Installing The Usb-231; Unpacking; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing USB-231 User Manual

Installing the USB-231

Unpacking

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the device from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply
touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge.
If any components are missing or damaged, contact us immediately using one of the following methods:
Knowledgebase:
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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
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For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the International Distributors section on our
website at www.mccdaq.com/International.

Installing the software

Refer to the USB-231 product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about how to
install the supported software.
Install the software before you install the hardware
The driver needed to run the device is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.

Installing the hardware

Caution! To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of any wire or cable connected to the screw
terminal connector must be no longer than 0.5 m (20 in.).
The USB-231ships with one detachable screw terminal connector for analog signals and one detachable screw
terminal connector for digital signals. Complete the following steps to set up the device:
1. Insert the screw terminal connector plugs into the connector jacks on the device. Refer to Figure 2
on page 9.
2. Plug the smaller end of the Micro-USB cable into the device, and plug the larger connector into the USB
port on the computer. No external power is required.
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