USB-TEMP User's Guide
Installing the USB-TEMP
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Documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the
DAQ Software Quick Start
(available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf
). Please read this
booklet completely before installing any software and hardware.
Unpacking the USB-TEMP
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the USB-TEMP 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 your USB-TEMP is damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax,
or e-mail. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the USB-
TEMP.
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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@measurementcomputing.com
Installing the software
Refer to the
DAQ Software Quick Start
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 hardware
To connect the USB-TEMP 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-TEMP.
When you connect the USB-TEMP for the first time, a
Found New Hardware
popup balloon (Windows
XP) or dialog (other Windows versions) opens as the USB-TEMP is detected.
When this balloon or dialog closes, the installation is complete. The
USB LED
should flash and then
remain lit. This indicates that communication is established between the USB-TEMP and your computer.
Caution!
Do not disconnect
any
device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with
the USB-TEMP, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate with the USB-
TEMP.
