Measurement Specialties Unpacking the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO, If your Pcmcia card is not detected

PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO User's Guide Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO

Unpacking the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO

As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static

electricity. Before removing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO 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.

If any components are missing or damaged, notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone, fax, or e-mail:

ƒPhone: 508-946-5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support.

ƒFax: 508-946-9500 to the attention of Tech Support

ƒEmail: techsupport@mccdaq.com

Installing the software

Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD. This booklet is available in PDF at www.mccdaq.com/PDFmanuals/DAQ-Software-Quick-Start.pdf.

Installing the PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO

The PC-CARD-DAS16/12AO board is completely plug-and-play. There are no switches or jumpers to set. To install your board, follow the steps below.

Install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board

The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software. Therefore, you need to install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software.

To install your PC-Card, do the following:

ƒInsert the card into a free PC Card/PCMCIA type II or III slot. The key helps to insure that the cable is inserted in the correct orientation.

You do not have to turn the computer off. The system is designed for power-on installation. You should hear an insertion beep when you insert the card.

Figure 2. End view of the 50-pin PC-CARD connector showing proper orientation

Windows automatically detects, recognizes, and configures the PC-CARD. You should hear an insertion beep when you insert the card into the slot. To verify that the card is recognized, go to Control Panel\System\Device Manager and the card should now appear under "DAS Component."

If your PCMCIA card is not detected

If the card is not detected by Windows, and you are not prompted for a driver after inserting the card, check that your computer's 32-bit PCMCIA drivers are installed and enabled. Do the following:

1.From your desktop, right-click on My Computer and select Properties. The System Properties dialog opens.

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