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Chapter 2
Installing the USB-231-OEM
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the board 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.
Installing the software
Refer to the USB-231-OEM product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about how
to install the supported software.
Install the software before you install the hardware
The driver needed to run the device is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Installing the hardware
Installing on a Windows platform
Connect the USB-231-OEM to a to an available USB port on the computer running Windows. Connect the
other end of the cable to the micro-USB connector on the device. No external power is required.
When connected for the first time, a
Found New Hardware
dialog opens when the operating system detects the
device. When the dialog closes, the installation is complete.
Installing on an Android platform
Many Android devices include a standard A-type USB port to connect to the USB-231-OEM. If your device
does not have a USB port, you may need a USB OTG cable for your Android device to host a USB device.
Refer to your Android device documentation for more information.
Calibrating the hardware
The Measurement Computing Manufacturing Test department performs the initial factory calibration. Contact
Measurement Computing for details about how to return your device and have it calibrated to the factory
specifications.
Field calibration is not supported.