Installing The Pci-2511; Unpacking; Installing The Software - Measurement Computing PCI-2511 User Manual

Installing the PCI-2511

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.
Contact us immediately if any components are missing or damaged.

Installing the software

Refer to the MCC DAQ Quick Start and the PCI-2511 product page on our website for information about the
software that supports the device.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the PCI-2511 is installed with the software. Therefore, you need to install the software
package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Installing the PCI-2511
The PCI-2511 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.
Before you install the PCI-2511
Enable Bus Mastering DMA
PCI slot where you will install the board. Make sure that your computer can perform Bus Mastering DMA for
the applicable PCI slot. Some computers have BIOS settings that enable and disable Bus Mastering DMA. If
your computer has this BIOS option, make sure you enable Bus Mastering DMA on the appropriate PCI slot.
Refer to your PC Owner's Manual for additional information regarding your PC and enabling Bus Mastering
DMA for PCI slots.
Install the MCC DAQ software
software. Therefore, you need to install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the
MCC DAQ Quick Start for instructions on installing the software.
Perform the following procedure to install the PCI-2511:
1. Turn the computer off, open it up, and insert the board into an available PCI slot that has Bus Mastering
DMA enabled.
2. Close the computer and turn it on.
When connected for the first time, a
the device. When the dialog closes, the installation is complete. If you have not installed the MCC DAQ
software, cancel the dialog and install it now.
3. To test the installation and configure your board, run the InstaCal utility installed in the previous section.
Refer to the MCC DAQ Quick Start for information on how to initially set up and load InstaCal.
If the board has been powered-off for more than 10 minutes, allow the computer to warm up for at least
30 minutes before acquiring data. This warm-up period is required in order for the board to achieve its rated
accuracy. The high speed components used on the board generate heat, and it takes this amount of time for a
board to reach steady state if it has been powered off for a significant amount of time.
: For a PCI-2511 to operate properly, you must enable Bus Mastering DMA on the
: The driver needed to run your PCI-2511 is installed with the MCC DAQ
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dialog opens when the operating system detects
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