Measurement TempBook User Manual

StrainBook/616 Quick Start

Before you get started

Step 1 - Install Software

1. Close all running applications on the host PC.

Ethernet-Based Strain Gage Measurement System

Verify that you have the following items.

• StrainBook/616

• TR-40U Power Supply

• Ethernet Patch Cable

• Ethernet jack

• Data Acquisition CD

• Monitor: SVGA, 1024 x 768 screen resolution

Windows XP users:

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PC with Intel™ Pentium, 1 GHz or equivalent;
512 MB memory; 10 GB disk space

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Windows Vista users:

PC must be Windows Vista Premium Ready

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.

[on PC or on a hub connected to the Ethernet]

www.iotech.com/ftp.html

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.

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