USB-3114 User's Guide
Installing the USB-3114
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Additional documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the
Quick Start Guide
(available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFs/manuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf
. This booklet supplies a brief description
of the software you received with your USB-3114 and information regarding installation of that software.
Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware.
Unpacking the USB-3114
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the USB-3114 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:
Phone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.
Fax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support
Installing the software
Refer to the
Quick Start Guide
for instructions on installing
the software on the
Measurement Computing Data
. This booklet is available in PDF at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFs/manuals/DAQ-
Installing the hardware
Be sure you are using the latest system software
Before you connect the USB-3114, make sure that you are using the latest versions of the USB drivers.
Before installing the USB-3114, 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-
. 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
Connecting the AC power adapter
Power to the USB-3114 is provided with the 10 watt USB adapter (PS-5V2AEPS). To connect the power
supply to your USB-3114, connect the USB adapter cord to the power connector on the USB-3114 device, and
plug the AC adapter into a power outlet.
The power LED on the device lights up when the USB-3114 is receiving power from the AC power adapter.
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