PMD-1024HLS User's Guide
Installing the PMD-1024HLS
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
). Read this booklet
completely before installing any software and hardware.
Unpacking the PMD-1024HLS
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the PMD-1024HLS 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. For international customers, contact your local distributor where you purchased the
PMD-1024LS.
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Email:
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
Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you connect the PMD-1024HLS, make sure that you are using the latest versions of the USB
drivers.
Before installing the PMD-1024HLS, download and install the latest Microsoft Windows updates. In
particular, when using Windows XP, make sure you have XP Hotfix KB822603 installed. This update is
intended to address a serious error in Usbport.sys when you operate a USB device. You can run Windows
Update or download the update from
www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=733dd867-
56a0-4956-b7fe-e85b688b7f86&displaylang=en
. For more information, refer to the Microsoft
Knowledge Base article "
Availability
of
the
Windows
XP
SP1
USB
1
.
1
and
2
.
0
update.
" This article is
available at
support.microsoft.com/?kbid=822603
.
To connect the PMD-1024HLS 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 PMD-1024HLS.
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