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OMB-DaqBook User’s Manual 10-29-02 Setup and Startup 2-1
Setup and Startup 2
For DaqBook/100, /112, /120, /200, /216, /260*
This chapter provides instructions for getting a DaqBook configured, connected, installing the appropriate
software, and powering up the system. The figure, later on this page, provides an overview of the steps
necessary for a successful setup.
Reference Notes:
DaqBook/260 Users: Instructions detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for
installing internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.
The DBK Option Cards and Modules User’s Manual (p/n OMB-457-0905) contains detailed
DBK and power-related information. As a part of product support, the DBK manual is
automatically loaded onto your hard drive during software installation. The default location
is the Programs directory, which can be accessed through the Windows Desktop.
CAUTION
Turn off power to the DaqBook and externally connected equipment before connecting cables and
setting configuration jumpers and switches, and before removing the cover. Electric shock or
damage to equipment can result even under low-voltage conditions.
Take ESD precautions (packaging, proper handling, grounded wrist strap, etc.)
Minimum System Requirements
PC system with Pentium
®
Processor
Windows Operating System
RAM, as follows:
16 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 3.x
32 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 95/98/NT
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows Me
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows 2000
64 Mbytes of RAM for Windows XP
DaqBook Installation Steps, Pictorial Overview
* DaqBook/260 Users: Instructions detailing the removal of the slide-out drawer and steps for installing
internal cards are provided in Chapter 3 of this manual.