Measurement Computing USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM - Manual (Page 7)

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Chapter 2
Installing the USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM
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.
Downloading the software
Refer to the USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM product page on the Measurement Computing website for information
about the supported software you can download.
Install the software before you install the hardware
The driver needed to run the device is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you need to install the
software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
Installing the hardware
Installing on a Windows platform
Install the software before you install your device
A driver needed to run the USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you
need to install the software package you plan to use before you install the hardware.
For operation on a Windows operating system, we recommend that you run Windows Update to update your
operating system with the latest USB drivers.
To connect the USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM to your system, turn on your computer and connect the USB cable to
an available USB port on the computer or to an external USB hub connected to the computer. Connect the other
end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the device. No external power is required.
When you connect the device for the first time to a computer running Windows, a Found New Hardware dialog
opens when the operating system detects the device. The dialog closes after the device is installed.
A green Status LED indicates the device status. When the Status LED is on, the device is powered and ready
for operation. When the Status LED is off, the device is not powered or did not initialize. Figure 3 on page 10
shows the location of the
Status LED.
Caution! Do not disconnect any device from the USB bus while the computer is communicating with
USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM hardware, or you may lose data and/or your ability to communicate
with the device.
If the Status LED is off
If the Status LED is on but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the USB-1608GX-2AO-
OEM. To restore communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it. This
should restore communication, and the LED should turn on.
Installing on an Android platform
Many Android devices include a standard A-type USB port to connect to the USB-1608GX-2AO-OEM. If your
device does not have a USB port, you may need a USB OTG cable in order for your Android device to host a
USB device. Refer to your Android device documentation for more information.