Appendix B — Troubleshooting
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Signals seem weak or interacting on Input 1 or 2
You may be using both the BNC connector and the Pod connector for
an input at the same time, with resultant signal competition.
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Make certain that you use only
one
of the alternative connectors
(BNC or Pod) for an input when recording.
Problems: Windows
Most problems that users encounter are connection problems.
Improper connections can result in a loss of all or some of a signal.
The PowerLab Status indicator light flashes red, or red and yellow,
when the PowerLab is turned on
Either there is a low-level software or firmware problem (if there are
red and yellow flashes), or an internal hardware problem has been
discovered by the diagnostic self-test (performed by the PowerLab
each time it powers up).
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Turn everything off, and then after at least five seconds turn the
PowerLab back on again. This should clear a temporary problem.
If not, then the software may have a serious fault, and may need
to be reinstalled, or the PowerLab may need repair. Consult your
ADInstruments distributor.
When Windows starts up, it doesn’t recognise the PowerLab
This should happen only the first time PowerLab hardware is
connected to the computer. Windows may bring up the New
Hardware wizard, and ask if you want to install a driver.
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Leave the wizard on its default settings and click the OK button.
Insert the CD, or Disk 1 of the provided installation disks. The
PowerLab setup information file should be selected in the dialog
box that appears. Click the OK button, and continue.
The computer refuses to boot with the PowerLab connected
A poor connection between PowerLab and computer, or bad cable.
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