Owner's manual

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Chapter 2
Installing a OM-USB-1608FS-Plus
What comes with your shipment?
Verify that the following hardware components are included in the shipment:
Hardware
 OM-USB-1608FS-Plus
 USB cable
Software
 Software for OMB-DAQ-2400, OM-USB, OM-WEB, and OM-WLS Series Data Acquisition Modules CD
Documentation
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the OMB-DAQ-2400, OM-USB, OM-WEB,
and OM-WLS Series Data Acquisition Software User's Guide. This booklet provides an overview of the
software you received with the device, and includes information about installing the software.
Unpacking
As with any electronic device, take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before
removing the device 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 Omega Engineering immediately by phone, fax, or e-mail.
 Phone: [phone]
 Fax: [phone]
 Email: [e-mail]
Installing the software
Refer to the Software User's Guide for instructions on installing the software. This booklet ships with the
hardware, and is available in PDF at http://www.omega.com/manuals/manualpdf/M4803.pdf.
Installing the hardware
Install the software before you install your device
The driver needed to run the OM-USB-1608FS-Plus is installed when you install the software. Therefore, you
need to install the software before you install the hardware.
To connect the OM-USB-1608FS-Plus to your system, 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 connected for the first time, a Found New Hardware dialog opens when the operating system detects the
device. When the dialog closes, the installation is complete. The LED on the OM-USB-1608FS-Plus turns on
after the device is successfully installed.
If the LED turns off
If communication is lost between the device and the computer, the device LED turns off. To restore
communication, disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it. This should restore
communication, and the LED should turn on.