Measurement Computing TC-32, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 2
Installing the TC-32
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static
electricity. Before removing the board 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.
Installing the software
Refer to the MCC DAQ Software Quick Start for instructions on installing the software on the MCC DAQ CD.
Refer to the device product page on the Measurement Computing website for information about the included
and optional software supported by the TC-32.
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the TC-32 is installed with the software. Therefore, you need to install the software
package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Connecting the external power adapter
Power to the TC-32 is provided with the 5 V external power adapter (PS-5V2AEPS). Connect the adapter cord
to the power connector on the TC-32 device, and plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
The
Power
LED turns on when 5 V power is supplied to the TC-32. If the voltage supply is less than 4.0 V or
more than 5.75 V, the
POWER
LED does not turn on.
Refer to Figure 2 on page 11 for the location of the Power LED.
Installing the hardware
Installing on USB
Connect the TC-32 using the cable provided to a to a USB port on a computer running Windows. Windows
finds and installs the device driver automatically, and notifies you that the device is ready to use.
Installing on Ethernet
The TC-32 requires a TCP/IP and UDP connection to a network or computer. Use the standard Ethernet cable
provided to connect the TC-32 to a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX compatible Ethernet port, hub, or switch.
When connecting the TC-32 for the first time, make sure that you connect to a local network with DHCP
enabled.
If you are unsure whether you have access to a local network or that DHCP is enabled on that network, you
should use a direct connection to a Windows PC.
It may take a minute or two to detect the device and assign the address. The green Link/activity LED on the
lower left of the Ethernet connector turns on when there is a valid Ethernet link, and blinks when network
activity is detected.
Once the TC-32 is physically connected to the local network or PC, you can run the software (InstaCal for
example) to establish a connection. If a connection cannot be established, make sure the device is using the
default configuration by following the instructions in the
Restoring factory default network settings on page 10.
Once a connection is established and you can communicate to the device, you can change the configuration for
other network scenarios.
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