Measurement Computing StrainBook 616 User Manual
Strainbook/616, Quick start, Ethernet-based strain gage measurement system
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StrainBook/616
Quick Start
Ethernet-Based Strain Gage Measurement System
Before you get started
Verify that you have the following items.
• StrainBook/616
• TR-40U Power Supply
• Ethernet Patch Cable
• Ethernet jack
[on PC or on a hub connected to the Ethernet]
• Data Acquisition CD
• Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution
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Windows XP users:
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PC with
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ntel
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Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space
Windows Vista users:
Step 1 - Install Software
PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready
1. Close all running applications on the host PC.
2. Insert the Data Acquisition CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the CD to auto-run. An Opening
Screen
will appear. As an alternative, you can download software from:
3. Click the <ENTER SETUP> button.
Note: If you are downloading software from our website, follow instructions provided there.
4. From the hardware selection screen [which follows a licensing agreement], select
StrainBook/616
from the drop-down list and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 2 - Connect the StrainBook/616 to the Ethernet
In this scenario a StrainBook/616 is connected directly to an Ethernet port on a host computer. Please consult your
user’s manual (located in PDF format on the CD) should you need information regarding other network types.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the StrainBook/616.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the host computer or network hub.
Step 3 - Connect the StrainBook/616 to Power
1. Connect the power supply cable from the TR-40U to the StrainBook/616 Power In DIN5 connector.
2. Connect the TR-40U plug to a standard AC outlet. Power-on the unit. The Power LED will light up.