 Parallax USB Oscilloscope v4
Congratulations on acquiring your Parallax USB Oscilloscope. In addition to the Understanding Signals text, we strive to provide you with the best possible installation file and software for the easiest possible set up.
This information relates to the Parallax USB Oscilloscope software v4.0.0, its on-line help file, and the Understanding Signals v1.0a. If you wish to use the newer V5.1 software, please visit the Parallax USB Oscilloscope software v5.1. Please note that the V4.0.0 software only runs on Windows XP/2000.
System Requirements for Version 4.0
Minimum** configuration:
- Windows 2K or higher operating system*
- Pentium 233 MHz processor
- 32 MB of RAM
- At least 15 MB of free disk space
- Graphics card able to display an 800 X 600 resolution at 16-bit color depth.
- HTML Viewer
- Mouse or similar pointing device
Recommended** configuration:
- Windows XP
- Pentium II 450 MHz processor
- 64 MB of RAM
- 20 MB free disk space
- Graphics card able to display a 1024 X 798 or higher resolution at 32-bit color depth.
- HTML Viewer
- Mouse or similar pointing device
* - Windows 95, 98, and NT are not supported; Windows XP is recommended.
** - Performance is based on CPU speed.
 Install the software by clicking on this link Oscilloscope Setup Software 4.0 (.exe) and following the Install Wizard directions. The required Windows XP/2000 compatible VCP Drivers can be installed/updated by the installer.- Connect the Parallax USB Oscilloscope hardware to your computer’s USB port.
NOTE: You will get the best results if your Parallax USB Oscilloscope is the only device connected to the root, because this device is powered from the USB port. If you need to have other devices connected that are also powered from the same USB port, we recommend you purchase a powered USB hub.
| Running the Software for the First Time |
NOTE: These instructions replace those found in the README files.
- In your computer’s Device Manager, look under Ports (Com& LPT) and note the number assigned to the new USB serial port.
- Run the Parallax USB Oscilloscope software from the desktop icon, or from Start → Parallax USB Oscilloscope → USB Oscilloscope4.0.0.
- Click anywhere on the software identification window to open the interface.
- From the menu bar, select File → Set COM Port to open the window shown below.
- In the Selected COM Port field, enter the COM port number that you identified as the new USB serial port. When the correct COM port number is entered, the dot indicator below the field will turn from red to green.
- If you wish, follow the prompts to calibrate your probes.
Please note: This help file will contain references to the former name OPTAscope, but the content is valid for the Parallax USB Oscilloscope.
If you have any questions, please email our technical support department or Stamps in Class educational team.
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