Chapter 2
Installing and Configuring the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50
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DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 User Manual
Before installing the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50, ground yourself using
a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object. Follow the ESD
protection precautions described in the
section of Chapter 1,
1.
Verify that the voltage on the wall-mount power supply matches the
voltage supplied in your area.
2.
Connect one end of the wall-mount power supply to an electrical
outlet. Connect the other end to the rear panel jack and screw in the
plug to lock the power supply in place.
3.
Connect the DB-25 connector (on one end of the parallel port cable)
to the PC parallel port and screw in the mounting screws on the
connectors to establish a firm connection. Connect the other end of
the parallel port cable to port A on the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50.
4.
If you are using the transparent parallel port, connect another parallel
port cable to port B on the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50. Connect the other
end of the second parallel port cable to any standard parallel port
device.
5.
Push the rear panel rocker switch to power up the
DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50. The power LED on the DAQPad-TB-52
should light up immediately. If the power LED does not light up
immediately, check the polarity of the power connections. The power
input of the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 is protected by a positive
temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor. It takes approximately 20 s for
the PTC resistor to reset after being tripped. Contact NI if the power
LED does not light up after correcting any faulty power connections.
Note
The LED on the DAQPad-TB-52 lights up only when the DAQPad-TB-52 is firmly
connected to the DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50.
The DAQPad-MIO-16XE-50 unit is installed. You are now ready to install
and configure the software.