Chapter 1
Introduction
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the EPP. The DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 has a second parallel port connector
for transparent pass-through connection to a standard parallel port device.
You can power the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 from the included AC adapter,
the optional BP-1 rechargeable DAQPad battery pack, or any 9 to 42 VDC
source, such as a standard 12 V car battery.
By combining multifunction analog, digital, and timing I/O capabilities in a
compact, lightweight unit, the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 is ideal for portable
applications using notebook computers or any PC with a parallel printer
port. Because the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 can take advantage of the high
throughput capabilities of the PC parallel port, the unit delivers
high-performance data acquisition and control for any application.
Detailed specifications of the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 are in Appendix A,
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50, you need the following:
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One of the following software packages and documentation:
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LabVIEW for Windows
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NI-DAQ for PC compatibles (Windows XP not supported)
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Measurement Studio
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VI Logger
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A parallel port cable
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120 or 230 VAC wall-mount power supply adapter, the BP-1 battery
power supply, or any 9 to 42 VDC power supply
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An IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible computer