Measurement Computing USB-4301, User Manual

USB-4301 User's Guide 

Installing the USB-4301 

10 

Unpacking the USB-4301 

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static 

electricity. Before removing the USB-4301 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, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by 

phone, fax, or e-mail: 



Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.  



Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support 

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Email: 

techsupport@mccdaq.com

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 

www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-

Quick-Start.pdf

. 

Installing the USB-4301 

To connect the USB-4301 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-4301. 

The USB-4301 installs as a composite device with separate devices attached. When you connect the USB-4301 

for the first time, 

Found New Hardware

 popup balloons (Windows XP) or dialogs (Windows 2000) display as 

each USB-4301 interface is detected.  

After the USB-4301 is installed, the 

Power 

LED remains lit to indicate that communication is established 

between the USB-4301 and your computer. 

Caution!

Do not disconnect 

any

 device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with the 

USB-4301, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-4301. 

If the Power LED turns off 

If the Power LED is illuminated but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-4301. 

To restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer, and then reconnect it. This should 

restore communication, and the Power LED should turn back 

on

.