After installing the ICP, install the VXIplug&play or IVI driver by selecting Start /
TAMS 1800 Series Switch Software / Drivers and selecting your driver from the list.
You are now ready to connect the hardware.
Then
connect the hardware
Be certain that the software is installed before the hardware.
1. Connect the TAMS 18xx device to the host PC or USB hub via the supplied USB
cable. The PC will detect new USB hardware and will automatically configure
and load the USBTMC driver, since that was installed above.
2. The activity light on the front of the TAMS 18xx will flicker.
You are now ready to verify operation with the TAMS 18xx Switch Front Panel. For
more detailed hardware installation, see “Hardware Installation”.
Controlling Switches with the TAMS Switch Front Panel
This chapter will walk through the Graphical User Interface (or GUI) in order to explore
its functions.
Start the GUI
Start the GUI by selecting Start / Programs / TAMS 1800 Series Switch Software /
TAMS Switch Front Panel. The GUI will start and display a window for each TAMS
1800 switch found. If your switch does not appear, click View/Refresh on the menu.
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