DI-148U, DI-148U-SP, and DI–158 Series Hardware Manual
Installation
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3. Installation
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Starter Kit. Verify that you have the following:
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A DI-148 or DI-158 Instrument.
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The
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CD-ROM.
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USB cable.
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Screwdriver for securing your signal leads into the screw terminal inputs.
If an item is missing or damaged, call DATAQ Instruments at 330-668-1444. We will guide you through the appropri-
ate steps for replacing missing or damaged items. Save the original packing material in the unlikely event that your
unit must, for any reason, be sent back to DATAQ Instruments.
Connecting the Instrument to Your Computer
DI-148 and DI-158 instruments can be connected to your computer’s USB port using the provided cable. No external
power is required. Connect one end of the communications cable to the instrument port and the other to your PC’s
port.
DO NOT CONNECT INPUT SIGNALS TO YOUR DEVICE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ “CAUTION”
Installing the Device Drivers
1.
With your computer powered, Windows running, and all other applications closed, plug the appropriate end of
the supplied USB communications cable into the USB port on the side of the instrument. Connect the other end
of this cable to one of your computer's USB ports. The addition of this new piece of hardware will be “sensed”
by Windows and the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will automatically be launched, anticipating the installation
of a device driver for the new hardware. If the Wizard asks “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search
for software?” select “No, not this time” and click on the Next button.
2.
Insert
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CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. It contains the device drivers for the DI-148
and DI-158. If your Windows auto play feature is enabled, the W
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Software Installation will start. Click on
the Exit button to leave the installation.
3.
Click through the defaults of the Found New Hardware Wizard. When completed, the Wizard will run again -
and again you should click through the defaults until you exit the Wizard. The DI-148U and DI-158 USB models
require
two
drivers to be installed, a Serial Port and a USB driver. This will look like two instruments are
installed when there is only one.
Note: If you receive the Microsoft-issued warning that the software “has not passed Windows Logo testing to
verify its compatibility with Windows XP” click “Continue Anyway” to continue with installation. You will see
this warning twice - once for each driver (USB and Serial Port).
4.
After the Drivers are installed, click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard. Windows should prompt
you that the device has been installed properly. Repeat this process for every instrument that is plugged in and the
“New Hardware Wizard” runs.
