Owner’s Guide
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How to Use This Guide
This owner’s guide describes how to set up and begin using the PowerLab C, the Front
End Interface and the Instrument Interface. The chapters provide an overview of the
entire system (the combined soft ware and hardware package), and a more detailed
look at the features of each unit and its connections to other recording devices as well
as to your computer. There are also chapters that provide technical information and
solutions to problems. At the end of this guide is a glossary of hardware terms.
Soft ware Installation
The ADInstruments application soft ware should be installed before connecting or using
a PowerLab C or any C Series device.
The Getting Started with PowerLab manual provides full installation instructions for the
LabChart soft ware.
PowerLab Check
Please do not attempt to connect a PowerLab C or any C Series device to a power outlet
or computer or turn it on until you have checked it as described below.
1.
Check that all items in the accompanying packing list are included in the box.
2.
Check that there are no obvious signs of external damage to the unit.
3.
Check that there are no obvious signs of internal damage, such as rattling. Pick
up the unit, tilt it gently from side to side, and listen for anything that appears to
be loose.
If anything is missing or the unit seems to be damaged in any way, contact your
authorized ADInstruments representative immediately. Up to date contact addresses
are available from the ADInstruments website.
Connection information is in the next chapter.
