Unpacking; Installing The Software; Installing The Hardware - Measurement Computing PCI-CTR05 User Manual

PCI-CTR05 User's Guide

Unpacking

As with any electronic device, take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before
removing thePCI-CTR05 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 the device is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately 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
For international customers, contact your local distributor. Refer to the "International Distributors" section on
our web site at www.mccdaq.com/contact2.aspx.

Installing the software

Install Universal Library and InstaCal when you want to develop data acquisition applications using Windows
programming languages. Universal Library and InstaCal software are included on the CD that ships with the
board.
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
Software-Quick-Start.pdf

Installing the hardware

The PCI-CTR05 board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set on the board.
Configuration is controlled by your system's BIOS.
Examine your board to determine it supports 3.3 V signaling environments
Before you install the board, examine it to determine if it supports both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI signaling
environments.
If the board has two notches on its PCI connector, it supports both 3.3 V or 5 V PCI signaling environments.
If the board has one notch on the PCI connector, it supports only 5 V PCI signaling environments.
Hardware specifications for this version of the board are available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFs/specs/PCI-CTR05r2_spec2-spec.pdf.
Supports both 3.3 V and 5 V PCI signaling environments
Supports only 5 V PCI signaling environments
www.mccdaq.com/PDFs/Manuals/DAQ-
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Installing the PCI-CTR05