Multichannel Systems MEA2100-System Manual User Manual
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MEA2100-System Manual
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Connecting the MEA2100-System
After MC_Rack has been installed on the computer and the MEA2100 device is connected
for the first time, the operating system needs to load the driver once. After this procedure,
the MEA2100-System will be automatically recognized by the operating system.
1.
Connect the MEA2100-System to the USB port of the data acquisition computer. Please make
sure the device has power, that is, the power LED is lighting. Switch the computer on.
2.
The "Found New Hardware Wizard" is displayed.
3.
Choose the option "No", not this time and continue with "Next".
4.
Choose the option "Install" the software automatically" as recommended. Continue with "Next".
5.
The Wizard will automatically find the appropriate MEA2100-System driver. Continue with
"Next".
6.
The driver installation is finished.
Please refer to the MC_Rack manual or help.
It is not recommended to run any applications in the background when using MC_Rack.
Remove all applications from the "Autostart" folder.
Only one software is necessary to operate the MEA2100-System, MC_Rack. If you purchased
the computer together with the system, the software and drivers will be preinstalled and you
can start working straight away. If you purchased the computer separately, or want to switch
to a different computer, software and drivers must be installed on this computer. Updates for
MC_Rack are released on a regular basis on the web site of Multi Channel Systems
(www.multichannelsystems.com). Please always use the latest version to ensure optimal
performance of your system.
Please check the system requirements before you install the MC_Rack software. MCS cannot
guarantee that the software works properly if these requirements are not fulfilled. Please see
the MC_Rack manual or help for more information.
The MEA2100-System is a plug and play device. The driver is automatically installed together
with the MC_Rack program. It is therefore recommended to install MC_Rack before connecting
the MEA2100-System to a data acquisition computer.
Important: Please make sure that you have full control over your computer as an administrator.
Otherwise, it is possible that the installed hardware does not work properly.