Measurement Computing USB-1096HFS - Manual (Page 10)

USB-1096HFS User's Guide Introducing the USB-1096HFS
Connecting a USB-1096HFS to your computer is easy
Installing a data acquisition device has never been easier.
! The USB-1096HFS relies upon the Microsoft Human Interface Device (HID) class drivers. The HID class
drivers ship with every copy of Windows that is designed to work with USB ports. We use the Microsoft
HID because it is a standard, and its performance delivers full control and maximizes data transfer rates for
your USB-1096HFS. No third-party device driver is required.
! The USB-1096HFS is plug-and-play. There are no jumpers to position, dual in-line package (DIP) switches
to set, or interrupts to configure.
! You can connect the USB-1096HFS before or after you install the software, and without powering down
your computer first.
When you connect an HID to your system, your computer automatically detects it and configures the
necessary software. You can connect and power multiple HID peripherals to your system using a USB hub.
! You can connect your system to various devices using a standard four-wire cable. The USB connector
improves upon serial and parallel port connectors with one standardized plug-and-port combination.
! Data can flow two ways between a computer and peripheral over USB connections.
Make sure that you have the latest Windows Updates installed for your USB driver, particularly "XP Hotfix
KB822603."
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