Measurement Computing USB-TEMP, User Manual

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Preface
About this User’s Guide
What you will learn from this user’s guide
This user’s guide explains how to install, configure, and use the USB-TEMP so that you get the most out
of its USB-based temperature measurement features.
This user’s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support
resources that can also help you get the most out of these boards.
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Where to find more information
The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the USB-
TEMP.
! MCC's Specifications: USB-TEMP (the PDF version of Chapter 5 in this guide) is available on our
web site at www.mccdaq.com/pdfs/USB-TEMP.pdf .
! MCC's DAQ Software Quick Start is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf .
! MCC's Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/signals/signals.pdf .
! MCC's Universal Library User's Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-user-guide.pdf .
! MCC's Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/sm-ul-functions.pdf .
! MCC's Universal Library for LabVIEW
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User’s Guide is available on our web site at
www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/SM-UL-LabVIEW.pdf .
This user's manual is also available on our web site at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/USB-TEMP.pdf .