Owner’s Guide
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Without a PowerLab C
C Series devices can be connected directly to a host computer. Specific host requirements
are detailed in the following chapters. This configuration is only recommended if using
one C Series device. If using multiple devices a PowerLab C should be used.
Installing the Soft ware
PowerLab C and C Series devices are compatible with both LabChart 8 soft ware and
LabChart Lightning on both Windows and Mac.
LabChart 8
Install the latest version of LabChart 8 by visiting
. Once installed
LabChart will automatically detect PowerLab C and C Series devices during it’s device
detection process. Getting started videos and more information can be found at the
link above.
LabChart Lightning
Install the latest version of LabChart Lightning by visiting
installed LabChart Lightning will automatically detect PowerLab C and C Series devices.
Getting started videos and more information can also be found at the link above.
PowerLab Event Link (PEL)
A PowerLab C and all C Series devices can communicate with each other using a
proprietary protocol implemented on USB-C Alternate Mode which is named the
PowerLab Event Link (PEL). This allows these products to remain time synchronized and
will enable additional advanced device synchronization features in the future.
Using USB cables supplied by ADInstruments is recommended. If using 3rd party cables
with the PowerLab C or any C Series devices it is critical that cables used to connect
between them meet the following requirements:
• USB3.1 5Gbps or 10Gbps speeds