

When configured as single-ended, only the lower 4 ports are displayed. The MCC DAQ can be configured in InstaCal to behave as either a single-ended or differential DAQ. Note that changing the digital port direction for one port applies to all 8 ports in that port's group.
#MCC INSTACAL HOW TO#
Our recommendation for this device is to set all digital channels to be either input or output, and avoid changing analog outputs quickly when possible. This article explains how to use a MCC USB-TEMP module with a J-type thermocouple wire (MCC part 745690-J001) and a 3-wire, 100 Ohm RTD sensor (MCC part 745691-02). The Transform's AnalogIn ports are always updated as rapidly as possible. It sets the rate at which the D to A outputs are updated, on average. MCC is a leading supplier of data acquisition. Tick Period: The Tick Period property only affects the AnalogOut ports. Digilent is now a proud distributor of Measurement Computing Corporation (MCC) DAQ and data logging products. Enter the board number in the Transform's Selected Board Number property. Run the InstaCal utility (from the Start menu).
#MCC INSTACAL DRIVER#
DASYLab (purchased version or evaluation license) MCC InstaCal driver and utility.
#MCC INSTACAL INSTALL#
Install the appropriate drivers for your device and the Measurement Computing InstaCal utility.Ģ. You must first configure your MCC USB device with InstaCal the. If the board does not show up, then there is likely something wrong with the board.The MCC USB Device (DAQ) Transform connects MxVDev with a Measurement Computing USB-3105, USB-1208FS/LS, or SwitchAndSense.ġ. If the board shows up, then the board is fine and there is likely a problem with the original computer. This product must be used in conjunction with regular Calcium testing and routine water changes. If none of those appear to work, then it is time to dig a bit deeper, is the problem the PCI device or the computer? To resolve this question, in another computer, you should first install InstaCal (the most recent version is recommended), turn the computer off, plug in the PCI device, and then turn the computer back on. Insta-Cal is the quickest method for elevating calcium levels in marine aquaria. When it asks you, “Where is the driver?” Direct it to the C:\MCC folder, and select OK. Follow the on screen prompts of the New Hardware Wizard. Turn the computer off, move the board to another slot (you may have to swap it with another board), then turn the power back on. When it asks you, “Where is the driver?” Direct it to the C:\MCC folder, and select OK.Ĥ. Right mouse click on the offending item (the one with the yellow dot and the "!" in the center), select Properties to open the "Drivers" tab, and select the "Update Driver." button, and follow the on screen prompts of the Wizard.
#MCC INSTACAL SOFTWARE#
To get started, you will need third party software to extract the InstaCal MSI installer from our download. However, depending on your application and MCC hardware, you can copy your configuration file (CB.CFG) to the target computer. From your Device manager, right mouse click on the offending item (the one with the yellow dot and the "!" or “?” in the center), select delete, then right mouse click on the top item, the computer name, and select scan for hardware changes, and hopefully that will fix the problem.ģ. Running InstaCal cannot be done in a silent mode. From your Device manager, right mouse click on the top item, the computer name, and select scan for hardware changes, and hopefully that will fix the problem.Ģ. To resolve this issue, there are 4 potential fixes.ġ. Further below you may see an item listed as unknown device with the same yellow dot and the "!" or “?” in the center. What you probably see is either something like that but with a yellow dot and an "!" or "?" in the center, or it is completely missing. But that is probably not how it is showing up. If installed properly, these should have gray diamonds as their icons.

What you should see is a section call "DAS Components" with an indented item that has the model name of your board, for example, PCI-DIO24, or PCI-DAS6071. If you go to your Window’s Device Manager, you can usually solve the issue. Q: Why doesn’t my PCI board does show up in InstaCal?Ī: This problem is usually caused by plugging in the board before the InstaCal software is installed.
