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About this Manual
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How this Manual is Organized
This manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1 , “Overview,” summarizes the major features of the TEMPpoint, VOLTpoint,
and MEASURpoint instruments, as well as the supported software and accessories.
• Chapter 2 , “Preparing to Use the Instrument,” describes how to unpack the instrument,
check the system requirements, install the software, and view the documentation online.
• Chapter 3 , “Setting Up and Installing the Instrument,” describes how to apply power to
the instrument and connect the instrument to your computer.
• Chapter 4 , “Wiring Signals,” describes how to wire signals to the instrument.
• Chapter 5 , “Verifying the Operation of Your Instrument,” describes how to verify the
operation of the instrument.
• Chapter 6 , “Principles of Operation,” describes the analog input and digital I/O features
of the TEMPpoint, VOLTpoint, and MEASURpoint instruments in detail.
• Chapter 7 , “Troubleshooting,” provides information that you can use to resolve problems
with your instrument, should they occur.
• Appendix A , “Specifications,” lists the specifications of the TEMPpoint, VOLTpoint, and
MEASURpoint instruments.
• Appendix B , “Connector Pin Assignments,” describes the pin assignments of the digital
I/O connector on the TEMPpoint, VOLTpoint, and MEASURpoint instruments.
• An index completes this manual.
Conventions Used in this Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
• Notes provide useful information or information that requires special emphasis, cautions
provide information to help you avoid losing data or damaging your equipment, and
warnings provide information to help you avoid catastrophic damage to yourself or your
equipment.
• Items that you select or type are shown in bold .
• CAUTION – This icon denotes a caution, which advises you to consult the
documentation where this symbol is marked.
CAUTION – Do not operate this product in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into
the product if the product is damaged in any way.