Driver Installation

for USB, PCI and PCIe

Data Acquisition Systems

Installation Guide
Version 4.6
 Contents

Contents
1 Overview 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 BMC Messsysteme GmbH 5
1.3 Copyrights 6
1.4 bmcm hardware 7
1.5 Quickstart 8
1.5.1 Install bmcm driver package 8
1.5.2 Install hardware 8
1.5.3 Verify correct installation 9

2 Installation 10
2.1 Notes 10
2.2 Installation of the bmcm driver package 11
2.3 Installation of the hardware 15
2.3.1 Windows® 8 15
2.3.1.1 Plug&Play installation 15
2.3.1.2 Verify installation 16
2.3.2 Windows® 7 18
2.3.2.1 Plug&Play installation 18
2.3.2.2 Verify installation 19
2.3.3 Windows® XP 21
2.3.3.1 Plug&Play installation 21
2.3.3.2 Verify installation 24
2.4 Update driver 26

3 Index 27

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Overview - Introduction

1 Overview

1.1 Introduction
BMC Messsysteme GmbH offers a driver concept for its data acquisition systems
perfectly working together with the operating systems Windows® XP/7/8.
The installation of the device driver has to be done first. It allows for the
connection between measuring and operating system. BMC Messsysteme GmbH
provides a driver package with device drivers for bmcm hardware, which is copied
onto hard disc. The succeeding driver installation varies depending on the hardware
and operating system used.
Under Windows® XP/7/8, the installation of the device drivers is done via the
integrated "Hardware Wizard". Plug&Play compatible data acquisition systems
(USB, PCI, PCIe) are detected automatically. The system is searching for resources
available for the data acquisition systems and assigns them to the hardware.
Afterwards, check for the successful installation in the Windows® XP/7/8 Device
Manager.
The programming interface establishes the connection between the data acquisition
system and the programming language so that particular applications in
measurement and control technology can be realized by programming. In this
category we offer, for example, the hardware independent programming interface
LIBADX implemented as ActiveX Control. The installation is described in the
relevant documentation.
All drivers are written in 32-bit and 64-bit code providing for fast performance.
Depending on the operating system, the 32-bit or the 64-bit version will
automatically be installed.
All software and the accompanying documentation are included on our "Software
Collection", which comes with the delivery of your data acquisition system.

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1.2 BMC Messsysteme GmbH

BMC Messsysteme GmbH stands for innovative measuring technology made in

Germany. We provide all components required for the measuring chain, from
sensor to software.
Our hardware and software components are perfectly tuned with each other to
produce an extremely user-friendly integrated system. We put great emphasis on
observing current industrial standards, which facilitate the interaction of many
components.
Products by BMC Messsysteme are applied in industrial large-scale enterprises, in
research and development and in private applications. We produce in compliance
with ISO-9000-standards because standards and reliability are of paramount
importance to us - for your profit and success.
Please visit us on the web (http://www.bmcm.de/) for detailed information and
latest news.

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1.3 Copyrights
The driver package has been developed and tested with utmost care. BMC
Messsysteme GmbH does not provide any guarantee in respect of this manual, the
hardware and software described in it, its quality, its performance or fitness for a
particular purpose. BMC Messsysteme GmbH is not liable in any case for direct or
indirect damages or consequential damages, which may arise from improper
operation or any faults whatsoever of the system. The system is subject to changes
and alterations which serve the purpose of technical improvement.
The driver package, the manual provided with it and all names, brands, pictures,
other expressions and symbols are protected by law as well as by national and
international contracts. The rights established there from, in particular those for
translation, reprint, extraction of depictions, broadcasting, photomechanical or
similar way of reproduction - no matter if used in part or in whole - are reserved.
Reproduction of the programs and the manual as well as passing them on to others
is not permitted. Illegal use or other legal impairment will be prosecuted by
criminal and civil law and may lead to severe sanctions.

Copyright © 2014 BMC Messsysteme GmbH

Updated: 09/20/2014 Hauptstrasse 21
82216 Maisach
GERMANY
Phone: +49 8141/404180-1
Fax: +49 8141/404180-9
E-mail: info@bmcm.de

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1.4 bmcm hardware

The driver version 4.4 of the bmcm "Software Collection" CD supports the
following hardware:

Product Interface Notes

meM-AD USB Plug&Play installation
meM-ADDA USB Plug&Play installation
meM-ADf USB Plug&Play installation
meM-ADfo USB Plug&Play installation
meM-INC USB Plug&Play installation
meM-LOG(-SE) USB, RS232 Plug&Play installation only necessary if using via
USB, turn on data logger before
meM-PIO(-OEM) USB Plug&Play installation
PCI-BASE300 PCI slot card must be mounted in the off-state PC first
before starting the Plug&Play installation
PCI-BASE1000 PCI slot card must be mounted in the off-state PC first
before starting the Plug&Play installation
PCI-BASEII PCI slot card must be mounted in the off-state PC first
before starting the Plug&Play installation
PCI-PIO PCI slot card must be mounted in the off-state PC first
before starting the Plug&Play installation
PCIe-BASE PCIe slot card must be mounted in the off-state PC first
before starting the Plug&Play installation
USB-AD USB Plug&Play installation
USB-AD12f USB Plug&Play installation
USB-AD14f USB Plug&Play installation
USB-AD16f USB Plug&Play installation
USB-OI16 USB Plug&Play installation
USB-PIO USB Plug&Play installation
USB-PIO-OEM USB Plug&Play installation

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Overview - Quickstart

1.5 Quickstart

1.5.1 Install bmcm driver package

The installation of the driver package is done by means of the "Software
Collection" CD. When inserting the CD into the CD-ROM drive, a CD starter
automatically opens (otherwise start openhtml.exe). First, select the link
"Products" and then your DAQ system, which is listed under the respecting
interface.

 On the product page, start the installation program after selecting the entry
"BMCM-DR" in the section "Drivers".
 The installation can be opened directly. If your browser does not allow that,
please save the file install-drivers.exe to hard disk first and then start
the installation by opening it.
 You will only be asked for the program group and the directory path before the
available storage capacity is calculated and the files are copied to disk.

1.5.2 Install hardware

 Before installation of the bmcm hardware (see page 7), please always
install the driver package (see page 8) first!
 If using a PCI(e) card, turn off your PC and mount the slot card into your
computer. The USB devices of the meM/USB series are connectable even
during operation.
 To install meM-LOG(-SE), which is only necessary if connecting via USB,
turn on the data logger!
 The hardware installation of PCI(e) cards and USB devices described on
the following pages is only required at first-time connection of bmcm
hardware. Additional devices (of different type also) are installed
automatically.

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 When starting the computer, the new connected hardware is detected (meM-
LOG(-SE) must be on!).
 Start the automatic hardware detection under Windows® XP by selecting the
option "Install the software automatically" (XP SP2: do not connect to
Windows Update!). Under Windows® 7/8, the driver will automatically be
installed upon connection.
 Restart your computer if requested and check for the correct installation.

1.5.3 Verify correct installation

 Open the "Device Manager" integrated in Windows®:
- Windows® 8: Right-click screen corner bottom left (keyboard
"Windows+X") / Device Manager
- Windows® 7: Start / Control Panel / System and Security / System /
Device Manager
- Windows® XP: Start / Control Panel / System / TAB "Hardware" /
button "Device Manager"
 If the installation was successful (DAQ system connected and operational!),
the newly installed hardware has been added to the entry "Data Acquisition
(BMC Messsysteme GmbH)".
 A double-click on the device shows its properties and any existing conflicts.
For driver updates choose TAB "Driver".

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2 Installation

2.1 Notes
To operate the bmcm hardware, you have to install the driver for the respective data
acquisition system. The installation process varies depending on the used hardware
and operating system.
The driver installation is done in two steps: First, a driver package containing the
drivers for all the bmcm devices is installed to the hard disc of the PC. The
installation program for the bmcm driver package is on the "Software Collection"
CD .
Afterwards, the hardware installation is done via the hardware wizard integrated in
Windows®. At first-time connection of USB- or PCI(e) hardware (see "bmcm
hardware", p. 4), the wizard is started automatically.

 The driver installation must be done before installation of the software

(programming interface and operating programs) so that the software can
communicate with the hardware!
 Always check for the hardware configuration in the "Device Manager"
after installing the driver.
 The device driver for meM-LOG(-SE) only has to be installed if operating
the device via USB.

The installation proceeds in clear steps. With the button "Back" you go one step
back, with "Next" you continue with the installation. By clicking on "Cancel", the
installation is stopped early and can be done later.

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2.2 Installation of the bmcm driver package

The installation the driver package must be done before the installation of a
bmcm DAQ system so that the drivers can be found!

The installation of the driver package is done by means of an installation program,

which is on the "Software Collection" CD. As soon as you insert the CD into your
CD-ROM drive, a CD starter automatically opens (otherwise start
openhtml.exe).

Fig. 1

Click the entry "Products" to see the bmcm measuring hardware classified by the
used interface and select the device to be installed. On the respective product page,
open the installation program by selecting the entry "BMCM-DR" in the section
"Drivers".

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If using the CD starter in HTML format, you can choose to directly open the
installation program or to save it to disk. Both options are possible.

Some browsers require saving the installation program to hard disk before. In this
case, you must explicitly start the installation program install-drivers.exe
after copying.

Fig. 2

An installation wizard will guide you through the installation step by step. The
button "Next" will lead you to the next dialog box, with "Back" you go one step
backwards. The installation can always be stopped early without saving anything
by pressing "Cancel".
If you do not want to use default settings, you can uncheck this option in the first
window of the installation program and decide where to install the driver package.

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Fig. 3

Of course, the suggested program group "BMC Messsysteme", from where you can
reach the software in the Windows® start menu, as well as the default directory path
can be modified as desired.
To switch to another installation directory, uncheck the checkbox for to activate the
boxes below.

We recommend to directly install onto hard disk and not to any other storage
media, as otherwise the driver will not be found by the Windows® driver
search during hardware installation!

After all information is given, the size of the available disk space is determined and
the files required to install the bmcm driver package are copied to disk. Restart
your computer if necessary for these changes to take effect.

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Fig. 4

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2.3 Installation of the hardware

Before installation of the bmcm hardware (see page 7), please always install
the driver package (see page 11) to hard disc first.

2.3.1 Windows® 8

2.3.1.1 Plug&Play installation

Under Windows® 8, the installation of the bmcm hardware (see page 7)
automatically starts via the integrated hardware wizard if connecting Plug&Play
compatible DAQ systems (USB, PCI and PCIe).

 If using a PCI(e) card, turn off your PC and mount the measuring slot
card into your computer. The USB devices of the USB/meM series are
connectable even during operation.
 To install meM-LOG(-SE), turn on the data logger!
 The device driver for meM-LOG(-SE) only has to be installed if using the
USB interface, for serial connection (RS232) it is not necessary.

Under Windows® 8, the user has not much to do. The system detects the
Plug&Play compatible measurement devices. The corresponding driver, which has
been copied to the hard disc before, is found and installed automatically.
If the driver package has not been installed to hard disk but to another location,
insert the directory path where the driver is located.
Finally restart your computer if requested and check for the successful installation
in the Device Manager (see "Verify installation", p. 19).

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2.3.1.2 Verify installation

To make sure there are no existing device conflicts or any other problems, the
correct installation should always be checked afterwards. This information is
provided in the Windows® 7 "Device Manager".

You can reach the Device Manager directly via a context menu, which opens by
right-clicking the bottom left corner of the desktop or Start screen (keyboard
"Windows+X").

Alternatively, the Device Manager can be opened in the "Control Panel" (Start /
Control Panel / System and Security).

Fig. 5

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An overview of the current configuration with all installed hardware components is

shown.
Now, there is an additional entry "Data Acquisition (BMC Messsysteme GmbH)"
in the list (click plus sign on the left) including the installed, connected and
operational (turn on meM-LOG(-SE)!) bmcm devices.
A double-click on a DAQ system (or right-click + "Properties") opens the
corresponding "Properties" dialog providing general information about the device
and possible device conflicts (TAB "General"). To look up the driver version or
other driver details, to update, deactivate or remove the hardware driver or to roll
back to the previously installed driver, click TAB "Driver".

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2.3.2 Windows® 7

2.3.2.1 Plug&Play installation

Under Windows® 7, the installation of the bmcm hardware (see page 7)
automatically starts via the integrated hardware wizard if connecting Plug&Play
compatible DAQ systems (USB, PCI and PCIe).

 If using a PCI(e) card, turn off your PC and mount the measuring slot
card into your computer. The USB devices of the USB/meM series are
connectable even during operation.
 To install meM-LOG(-SE), turn on the data logger!
 The device driver for meM-LOG(-SE) only has to be installed if using the
USB interface, for serial connection (RS232) it is not necessary.

Under Windows® 7, the user has not much to do. The system detects the
Plug&Play compatible measurement devices. The corresponding driver, which has
been copied to the hard disc before, is found and installed automatically.
If the driver package has not been installed to hard disk but to another location,
insert the directory path where the driver is located.
Finally restart your computer if requested and check for the successful installation
in the Device Manager (see "Verify installation", p. 19).

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2.3.2.2 Verify installation

To make sure there are no existing device conflicts or any other problems, the
correct installation should always be checked afterwards. This information is
provided in the Windows® 7 "Device Manager".

To reach the "Device Manager", double-click the displayed icon in the "Control
Panel" (Start / Control Panel / System and Security). Select the "Device Manager"
listed among the items on the left side.

Fig. 6

An overview of the current configuration with all installed hardware components is

shown.

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Installation - Installation of the hardware

Now, there is an additional entry "Data Acquisition (BMC Messsysteme GmbH)"

in the list (click plus sign on the left) including the installed, connected and
operational (turn on meM-LOG(-SE)!) bmcm devices.
A double-click on a DAQ system (or right-click + "Properties") opens the
corresponding "Properties" dialog providing general information about the device
and possible device conflicts (TAB "General"). To look up the driver version or
other driver details, to update, deactivate or remove the hardware driver or to roll
back to the previously installed driver, click TAB "Driver".

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2.3.3 Windows® XP

2.3.3.1 Plug&Play installation

Under Windows® XP, the installation of the bmcm hardware (see page 7)
automatically starts via the integrated hardware wizard if connecting Plug&Play
compatible DAQ systems (USB, PCI and PCIe).

 If using a PCI(e) card, turn off your PC and mount the measuring slot
card into your computer. The USB devices of the USB/meM series are
connectable even during operation.
 To install meM-LOG(-SE), turn on the data logger!
 The device driver for meM-LOG(-SE) only has to be installed if using the
USB interface, for serial connection (RS232) it is not necessary.
 The hardware installation of PCI(e) cards and USB devices described on
the following pages is required at first-time connection of bmcm hardware
only. Additional devices (even of another type) are installed automatically.

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Fig. 7

After the first connection or mounting of the hardware, the system detects the
Plug&Play compatible measurement devices. The system announces the hardware
and opens the "Found New Hardware Wizard" integrated in Windows® XP to
install the driver for the DAQ system.
If using Windows® XP, Service Pack 2 or higher, negate the option to connect to
the Windows® Update Website for the installation of new software.
To start the automatic hardware detection, select the recommended option "Install
the software automatically".

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Fig. 8

If the driver package has not been installed to hard disk but to another location,
"install from a list or specific location" and insert the directory path where the
driver is located.
After the successful search, the "Found New Hardware Wizard" displays name and
directory path of the suitable driver and starts the installation. The required files are
copied to hard disk.
Finally, restart your computer if requested and check for the successful installation
in the Device Manager (see "Verify installation", p. 24).

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Fig. 9

2.3.3.2 Verify installation

To make sure there are no existing device conflicts or any other problems, the
correct installation should always be checked afterwards. This information is
provided in the Windows® XP "Device Manager".

To reach the "Device Manager", double-click the displayed icon in the "Control
Panel" (Start / Control Panel / System). Switch to the TAB "Hardware" and press
the button "Device Manager".
An overview of the current configuration with all installed hardware components is
shown.

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Now, there is an additional entry "Data Acquisition (BMC Messsysteme GmbH)"

in the list (click plus sign on the left) including all installed, connected and
operational (turn on meM-LOG(-SE)!) bmcm devices.

Fig. 10

A double-click on a DAQ system (or right-click + "Properties") opens the

corresponding "Properties" dialog providing general information about the device
and possible device conflicts (TAB "General"). To look up the driver version or
other driver details, to update, deactivate or remove the hardware driver or to roll
back to the previously installed driver, click TAB "Driver".

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Installation - Update driver

2.4 Update driver

The installation of the bmcm driver package to the hard disk of the PC makes
updating drivers much easier. Just install the new version of the bmcm driver
package, as described in chapter 2.2 (p. 11). The device driver is automatically
updated in the system. No further are steps are necessary.
To find out if the installation was successful, check the driver version in the
"Device Manager". Open the "Properties" dialog (TAB "Driver") of the selected
device and go to TAB "Driver".
- Windows® 8: Right-click screen corner bottom left
(keyboard Windows+X") / Device Manager
- Windows® 7: Start / Control Panel / System and Security / System / Device
Manager
- Windows® XP: Start / Control Panel / System / TAB "Hardware" / button
"Device Manager"

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 Index

Hardware 8, 15
3 Index Under Windows® 7 18
Under Windows® 8 15
Under Windows® XP 21
Verify 4, 9, 10, 16, 19, 24
Installation folder 13
3 Installation path 13
32-bit drivers 4 Internet address 5

6 M
64-bit drivers 4 meM-LOG(-SE) 9, 10, 15, 17, 18, 20,
21, 25
A
P
Automatic hardware detection 22
PCI 7, 15, 18, 21
PCIe 7, 15, 18, 21
C Plug&Play 4, 15, 18, 21, 22
Copyright 6 Program group 13

D Q
Device conflict 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25 Quickstart 8
Device driver 4
Device Manager 4, 9, 16, 19, 24, 26 S
Directory path 13
Disk space 13 Software Collection 4, 7, 8, 10, 11
Driver 10, 17, 20, 25 Start menu 13
Remove 17, 20, 25
Roll back 17, 20, 25
Update 9, 17, 20, 25, 26
U
Version 17, 20, 25, 26 Update 26
Driver information 17, 20, 25 USB 7, 15, 18, 21
Driver installation 4
Driver package 4, 8, 10, 15, 18, 23, 26

H
Hardware 7
Hardware components 17, 19, 24
Hardware Wizard 4, 22

I
Installation 10
Driver package 8, 11

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