Key Digital Network Card ES381 User Manual

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ES381  
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The USBcount50 is Patent Pending.  
REVISION HISTORY  
ISSUE PAGES  
DATE  
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listed herein. Elan products are not authorized for use as components in life support  
services or systems. Elan should be informed of any such intended use to determine  
suitability of the products.  
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
- Consult an Elan authorized dealer or service representative for help.  
Elan is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than  
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.  
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Listed Products  
The models covered by this installation guide are intended only for installation in Listed computers for  
use in business or home.  
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1 OVERVIEW  
The USBcount50 is an isolated digital pulse counter that has the  
following features:  
Single channel pulse counter with BNC input and USB PC  
interface  
Each USBcount50 can be stacked to increase channel count (each  
requires its own USB connection)1  
300V Cat II isolation between BNC ground and USB ground2  
This means that there is no DC path through the USBcount50  
from the counters input to the PC’s ground  
Up to 50MHz input counting, 100MHz with suitable input signal  
10ns timing resolution  
Single shot or continuous update  
28-bit counter gives 268 million : 1 dynamic range  
Two modes of operation: Frequency mode or Period mode  
Frequency mode can use 0.1s, 1s or 10s integration times. Large  
dynamic range of counter means 1s integration setting can be  
used from 1KHz up to 100MHz i.e. no auto-ranging required  
Period mode can use internal 1MHz, 10MHz or 100MHz  
reference clocks coupled with edge detection logic for  
risingrising, fallingfalling, fallingrising, risingfalling.  
Large dynamic range of counter means 100MHz clock setting can  
be used from 10us up to 26.8s i.e. no auto-ranging required  
Period mode (aka reciprocal counting mode) is able to measure  
frequencies down to below 4mHz.  
Programmable input stage voltage level from 1.5V to 5.0V in 256  
steps  
Input protected to 30V DC  
Host powered from USB (200mA typ)  
Stacked configurations of 2,3 and 4 channels are supported  
Power/activity LED  
1 A stacking connector kit is required  
2 In stacked configurations the channels share a common ground at the BNC terminals  
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2 ABOUT THE USBcount50  
2.1 General  
The USBcount50 has been designed to allow a broad range of input  
frequencies and pulses to be measured. The input stage supply is  
programmable to allow the counter to work in circuits generating  
various Voh levels.  
Each USBcount50 can be used as an independent single channel  
counter but to enhance flexibility several USBcount50s can be  
stacked together to make a combined 2,3 or 4-channel device. In  
this case, each counter is synchronised with the others so that the  
compound device acts like a single multi-channel instrument. Each  
USBcount50 still needs its own USB connection and the combined  
device shares a common ground between all the BNC connectors i.e.  
the channels are isolated from the USB but not from each other.  
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2.2 USBcount50 Architecture  
The figure below shows a simplified diagram of the USBcount50.  
STACK  
CONN  
INPUT PROTECTION  
CONTROLLER  
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BNC  
COUNTER  
USB  
CONTROLLER  
USB  
Vsupply  
DATA  
PSU  
8-BIT DAC  
ISOLATION BARRIER  
Figure 2.2-1 USBcount50 Architecture Diagram  
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2.3 Using More Than One USBcount50  
2.3.1 Stacked Mode  
A unique feature of the USBcount50 architecture is that up to 4  
devices3 can be stacked to make a multi-channel instrument.  
In order to use a stacked configuration, you must purchase the  
stacking connector kit. This kit comprises 3 long lead connectors  
and 1 short lead connector as shown:  
2.3.1.1 Assembling The Stack  
To stack the USBcount50 devices, first be sure that none of them are  
connected to a USB port.  
Before you begin, put the short lead connector to one-side…you’ll  
use that one last.  
Now, insert one of the long connectors from the top of one of the  
counters (it doesn’t really matter which one). Push the pins of the  
connector into the top of the stacking connector from the side where  
you can see the top of the black connector down inside the counter.  
Be careful when doing this, don’t use too much force or you may  
damage the connector pins. Push the long connector all the way in  
until it seats down on the counter’s internal connector. You should  
be able to see the gold pins about 2-3mm beyond the bottom surface  
of the counter. The connectors have no pin orientation…they can go  
in 2 possible ways round…both are OK.  
3 Don’t stack more than 4, the software will reject this.  
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Repeat this for all except the last counter to be stacked.  
For the last counter in the stack, do the same as above but use the  
short length connector. This time, the pins are shorter so they stop  
well inside the counter’s case. This counter MUST be the bottom  
counter in the stack. The reason for this is that if you use the long  
connector, the pins could be shorted out accidentally, or you may  
touch the pins when the counter is connected to a high voltage and  
you could get an electric shock! Similarly, if you plan to use only  
one counter, make sure there is no stack connector fitted or the  
shorter connector type is fitted.  
This is a safety critical point so please note it carefully.  
Now you can assemble the stack.  
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Start with the bottom counter. Hold it in one hand, and put the next  
counter on top of the 1st, the same way around. Align the stacking  
connectors and when the stacking connectors are partly mated  
engage the front “P” shaped clip (BNC end) on the 2nd counter into  
the “P” shaped slot on the 1st counter.  
Now, bring the back edge “P” clip (USB end) of the 2nd counter  
down until it clicks into the 1st counter’s slot. These two counters  
are now mated.  
Check that as you pushed the 2nd counter down, the stack connector  
has not been forced upward…if it has simply press it down until it  
seats correctly (see picture above for a guide as to the normal  
exposed connector depth after stacking). Repeat this for each  
remaining counter, adding each one on top of the previous one.  
The counters are now stacked.  
2.3.1.2 Disassembling The Stack  
Start with the top counter in the stack. Grasp the stack in one hand  
and with the other hand’s thumb and forefinger, pinch between the  
interface between the top two counters, near the back “P” clip (USB  
end). With moderate force, the top counter will pop up and come  
free. Remove the stacking connector from the free counter.  
Repeat this for all counters in the stack.  
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2.3.1.3 USB Connections For Stacked Configurations  
All stacked counters need a USB connection. A standard hub may  
be useful for multi-channel stacks to get enough USB ports.  
Each counter needs about 200mA. Plugging more than 2 counters  
into a hub will mean that the hub may need to be powered  
externally. Please refer to the hub’s documentation for more details  
about the power available per port.  
2.3.1.4 Software For Stacked Configurations  
When you run USBcount50, it will automatically detect the counters  
connected via USB and will also check to see if the counters are  
electrically connected together via the stack. It will then initialise all  
connected counters, one at a time. This may take a few seconds.  
If you stack several counters but forget to connect say one of the  
counters to a USB port, the software will warn you and will not run.  
The software will display a channel diagram for each counter in use.  
The channel number allocated to each counter depends on its serial  
number, so the order you stacked them will almost certainly NOT be  
the same as the channel order allocated by software.  
To find out which counter is Channel 1, use the CH1 tab and click  
the “id” button.  
The LED on that counter will blink rapidly for about 4 seconds, or  
until you click the button again.  
Repeat this for each channel in the stack to identify them.  
If you like, you can stop the software, and unplug all the counters  
from their USB connections, and then re-stack them in their channel  
order.  
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The “about” tab lists all the counters that have been found. The list  
shows the serial number and revision data for each counter.  
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2.3.1.5 Stacking Do’s And Don’ts  
Do power off all counters (remove USB lead) before  
connecting and disconnecting counters from the stack  
Don’t remove any counters from the stack while the software  
is running  
Don’t remove any counters from the stack while any of them  
are powered  
Don’t stack several counters and leave one or more counters  
un-stacked…this configuration will ignore the un-stacked  
counters  
Don’t short circuit any of the stack connector pins, or bend the  
pins or use excessive force trying to mate the connectors  
Don’t probe or drive any of the stack connector signals  
Avoid touching the stack connector pins/signals during  
stacking  
Do make sure that each stack connector is properly seated in  
place before trying to stack another channel on top  
Don’t allow water or dirt etc to enter the counter via the stack  
connector access hole  
Do remember that counters in the stack are NOT isolated  
from each other, they are only isolated from the USB ports.  
To re-iterate, stacked counters have their BNC connector  
bodies connected together through the stack connector.  
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2.3.2 Non-Stacked (MIS) Mode  
It is also possible to use multiple USBcount50s as independent  
instruments. In this mode, the counters are NOT connected together  
via the stacking interface4.  
This configuration is also termed Multi-Instrument mode or MIS  
mode.  
In MIS mode, each counter can use its own timebase setting, and  
each counter input will remain electrically isolated from the others  
(unless you connect their BNC grounds together).  
2.3.2.1 USB Connections For Non-Stacked Configurations  
All counters need a USB connection. A standard hub may be  
useful for multi counter use to get enough USB ports.  
Each counter needs about 200mA. Plugging more than 2 counters  
into a hub will mean that the hub may need to be powered  
externally. Please refer to the hub’s documentation for more details  
about the power available per port.  
2.3.2.2 Software For Non-Stacked Configurations  
By default when you run USBcount50, it will automatically detect  
all the counters connected via USB and will also check to see if the  
counters are electrically connected together via the stack. To run in  
Non-Stacked MIS mode, the software must be “told” to drive one  
particular counter. You can then simply run multiple copies of the  
USBcount50 software, one copy for each particular counter.  
In order to achieve this mode of operation, USBcount50 accepts a  
command line parameter  
“USBcount50 /MISp:c”  
4 They can of course still be snapped together, but remember NOT to fit any of the stacking connectors  
so that the counters remain electrically independent of each other.  
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where “p” is the COM port number and “c” is the assigned channel  
number.  
For example, if you want to run 2 counters in MIS mode, use  
Window’s Device Manager to get the two COM port numbers for  
Next, locate the USBcount50.exe program (normally under  
“Program Files\USBcount50”) and highlight the file. Right click the  
file and use “Create Shortcut” to make TWO shortcuts to the  
program. Then for the first shortcut, right click it and bring up  
“Properties”. In the “Target” field, add “ /MIS4:1” to the end of the  
Now, double click the first shortcut. An instance of USBcount50  
will run and configure the counter on COM4. Next, double click the  
second shortcut and this will launch a second instance of  
USBcount50 but this time configuring the counter on COM5, and  
also note that this second counter appears as a “CH2” tab. This way  
you can easily identify which instance of software is for which  
counter.  
Note that you could also have chosen /MIS4:1 and /MIS5:1. Both  
counters would then act like a CH1 tab. Its up to you how you  
choose to configure the system.  
In MIS mode, the settings for a particular software instance will be  
saved when you exit, and will be separate to any other counter’s  
settings.  
You can run up to 4 counters in MIS mode and you can assign  
channel numbers from 1 to 4.  
5 Note the space  
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2.4 Input Control  
2.4.1 Input Supply  
The USBcount50 supports a programmable input supply via the  
slider control.  
Supplies from 1.50V to 5.00V are possible, and the slider control  
adjusts in 256 steps of 13.67mV per step. This range allows the user  
to match against common industry standard logic levels present in  
their circuit to be measured6.  
6 Note that the input switching threshold is not a linear function of the supply voltage, rather the  
threshold varies in steps as the supply voltage is increased, corresponding to the Vih specifications for  
1.8V, 2.5V, 3.0V, 3.3V and 5.0V logic domains.  
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2.5 Counter Modes  
2.5.1 General  
In RUN mode, the counter continually display readings (assuming  
these is an input signal of course).  
Clicking ONCE, takes a single reading and then places the counter  
into STOP mode, so that further readings cease.  
During measurements, the indicator in the reading panel changes  
colour depending on the state of the input signal or internal gate:  
Yellow means the first stage of integration has started (could be the  
first external signal edge or the start of the internal gate period).  
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Green means the reading is done.  
Red means the reading over-flowed i.e. external period too long or  
external frequency too high. Try a shorter internal period or lower  
internal frequency.  
If the counter waits for more than 2 seconds whilst in Period mode  
and no external signal has been detected, the indicator will blink  
rapidly white-grey-white-grey etc.  
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2.5.2 Frequency Mode  
The counter can be put into Frequency mode using the selection  
button shown below. Note too that clicking on a new period  
selection item will change to Frequency mode.  
In this mode of operation, the counter will use an internally  
generated gating period of 0.1s, 1s or 10s, to integrate (count) pulses  
that arrive at the input during the period. Normally, the 1s period  
will suffice for most readings from 50MHz7 down, but if the input  
frequency is slow (less than 1KHz), the 10s period may prove better  
at the expense of a slower reading update time. The 0.1s period  
offers faster reading update rates but is only useful for input  
frequencies of greater than around 10KHz. Note that both of these  
“limits” are simply the point at which one extra count during the  
integration time has a 0.1% effect on the reading. You can of course  
count lower frequencies if you don’t mind the resolution getting  
worse than 0.1%.  
If you have a slow input frequency, Period mode may be more  
suitable.  
7 With favourable input drive (i.e. suitable amplitude to trigger the counter) the counter can reach  
100MHz counting rates.  
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2.5.3 Period Mode  
Period mode uses an internally generated reference clock to time the  
period between two edges on the input waveform. It is selected as  
shown.  
The reference clock can be selected from 100MHz, 10MHz or  
1MHz. The pair of edges that is timing is measured can be selected  
from:  
FALLING -> FALLING  
RISING -> FALLING  
FALLING -> RISING  
RISING -> RISING  
Note that for all practical purposes the first and last listed settings  
will yield the same answer, but there may be cases where being able  
to switch between these two settings is useful, in certain PWM  
waveforms for example.  
For most input periods, the 100MHz setting will suffice. It offers a  
range of 0ns to 2.684s in steps of 10ns ! If you have a very slow  
input period, then selecting the 10MHz or 1MHz can increase this  
maximum period to 26.84s and 268.4s respectively, at the expense of  
timing resolution (down to 100ns and 1us respectively).  
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Period mode should be used if you have a single pulse or a slow  
input frequency. In the latter case, by timing the period from edge to  
edge allows a very accurate measurement of low frequencies by  
simply inverting the period measured. This is known as reciprocal  
mode. The software shows this reciprocal.  
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2.5.4 Period Mode  
3 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
3.1 Windows 98SE and Windows Me  
Before plugging in the hardware:  
Use the supplied install CD and run the setup program. This will  
copy all the required files and drivers to your PC.  
After running the setup program:  
Insert the USBcount50 into a free USB socket, or into a USB hub  
port. A USB extension cable can be used if needed.  
During installation, three new hardware devices are detected: The  
USBcount50 Composite Device” first, followed (twice) by the  
USBcount50 Controller” itself. The installation is automatic and  
requires no user input. After the drivers have started, you will not  
get any indication that everything went OK except by checking the  
device manager. After installation the device manager will look like  
this8:  
8 The COM port number will be platform specific, this is just an example  
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Once the hardware has installed, there is no need to make any  
settings for the allocated COM port…the software takes care of all  
this at run time.  
Start the USBcount50 software and you will see the following  
display9:  
To find out what the various buttons and knobs do, simply hover  
over them for a brief explanation.  
9 A 2 channel example is shown  
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3.2 Windows 2K and XP10  
Before plugging in the hardware:  
Use the supplied install CD and run the setup program. This will  
copy all the required files and drivers to your PC.  
After running the setup program:  
Insert the USBcount50 into a free USB socket, or into a USB hub  
port. A USB extension cable can be used if needed.  
During installation, two hardware devices are detected: The  
USBcount50 Composite Device” first, followed by the  
USBcount50” itself. It is vital to complete the installation of  
both devices11. After installation the device manager will look like  
this12:  
10 Include Language variants using the DBCS character mappings e.g. Chinese, Japanese, Korean etc  
11  
If Windows prompts to search the Internet for a driver, select “Not  
this time”, and when it warns about Unsigned Drivers you MUST  
click on “Continue Anyway”  
12 The COM port number will be platform specific, this is just and example  
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Once the hardware has installed, there is no need to make any  
settings for the allocated COM port…the software takes care of all  
this at run time.  
Start the USBcount50 software and you will see the following  
display13:  
To find out what the various buttons and knobs do, simply hover  
over them for a brief explanation.  
13 A 1 channel example is shown  
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3.3 Troubleshooting  
Check that the counter hardware installed properly. Use the  
device manager as shown above and check that there are no  
yellow exclamation marks on any of the USBcount50 devices.  
If there are, try deleting that device, then un-plug and re-plug  
the counter.  
Make sure that you do not press cancel or stop during any part  
of the hardware installation. If you did, use the device  
manager to delete any USBcount50 devices shown, the re-plug  
the device and try again  
When you run the software you get a run time error. This  
could be caused by a much older version of the USBcount50  
software that was installed previously but did not un-install its  
registry hive settings. To correct this, go to the USBcount50  
install directory and double click the “remove_settings.reg”  
file and click OK when prompted. This will remove the  
registry hive associated with USBcount5014. Now try running  
the software again.  
If you are still having problems please use the Windows  
“PrtScr” button to make a screen capture of the application.  
Then paste this into a Word or Paint document and send it to  
tech support.  
14 This is where USBcount50 saves the counter settings.  
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4 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION  
All parameters typical @ 20°C unless otherwise stated  
4.1 Power Requirements  
Supply Voltage:  
5.0V  
±10% from host USB bus  
Total Supply Current:  
200mA avg  
4.2 Mechanical  
Mass:  
42g typ.  
Case Material Data:  
Size (typical in mm):  
Polycarbonate (UL94V rated)  
99.615 x 30.6 x 17.516  
4.3 Environmental  
Humidity:  
<80% non condensing  
-10°C to +45°C Ambient  
-40°C to +80°C Ambient  
Indoor or under-cover use only  
Cat II  
General Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Location:  
Operational Category:  
Pollution Degree:  
2
15 From BNC end to USB end  
16 Not including “P” clips on base  
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4.4 Performance  
4.4.1 Safety Data and Maximum Ratings  
Important Safety Precautions  
Always observe these when using the USBcount50  
The USBcount50 contains no user serviceable parts inside.  
Do not open the plastic housing.  
There may be lethal voltages inside the plastic housing. Do  
not use the instrument if the housing is damaged or is poorly  
fitting. In such a case do not connect anything to the  
USBcount50 to avoid a hazard. The USBcount50 will have  
to be repaired or replaced in such a situation.  
Do not exceed the maximum ratings listed below.  
Never use the instrument if it becomes damp for any reason.  
This includes situations were condensation has formed on  
the unit due to sudden temperature or humidity changes.  
Never use test leads that are damaged or have insufficient or  
incomplete insulation.  
Never allow any conductive part of any test lead to contact  
the host computer ground. Doing so will bypass the safety  
isolation in the USBcount50 and could cause a lethal hazard.  
Remember that the isolation is between the BNC and the  
USB connectors. The BNC is, of course, at the same  
potential as the test lead ground clip to which it is connected.  
Be careful when measuring hazardous voltages not to touch  
the BNC connector ground for this reason.  
Only use the shorter length stack connector in the bottom  
counter of the stack, and if using a single counter, don’t fit  
any stack connector at all. This is to avoid touching the  
contacts  
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Isolation rating:  
300V CAT II, 500V CAT I between BNC  
ground and USB ground  
BNC ground to USB ground +/-2.5KV  
Transient isolation17:  
4.4.2 Performance  
Measurement modes:  
Frequency and Period  
RUN mode:  
STOP mode:  
ONCE mode:  
Continuous readings  
Readings frozen  
Single reading returning to STOP  
Input connector:  
BNC  
Input DC resistance:  
1Meg to GND for inputs between (GND-0.4V)  
and (INPUT SUPPLY + 0.4V). Outside these  
ranges DC resistance approximately 90KOhms  
20pF typical  
100MHz typical  
±30V max to GND  
Input capacitance:  
Input 3dB bandwidth:  
Input protection:  
Input supply:  
1.50V to 5.00V in 256 steps of 13.7mV to suit  
external logic environments (see 2.2)  
Main counter:  
28-Bits with overflow detect bit  
Maximum count rate:  
Guaranteed 50MHz, typically 100MHz with  
input signal suitable to trigger input threshold  
Master clock:  
12.50MHz, initial accuracy ±0.01%, ageing and  
drift after 1 year ±0.005%, temp coefficient  
±0.005% /oC  
Master clock skew:  
Internal reference clocks:  
For 2 or more stacked USBcount50s, typical 2ns  
between units  
100MHz, 10MHz, 1MHz from internal PLL  
clocked by master clock  
Internal reference periods:  
Period edge detection:  
0.1s, 1s, 10s divided from master clock  
FALLING->FALLING, RISING->FALLING,  
FALLING->RISING, RISING->RISING  
4.4.3 Miscelaneous  
USB transfer rate:  
USB device ID:  
USB 1.118 Full Speed 12MBits/sec  
10C4 F004  
17 This figure derives from the 300V CAT II isolation rating and defines the peak transient voltage that  
can be safely tolerated between the BNC ground and the USB ground.  
18 Works in USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 hosts using the 12MBits/sec full speed mode  
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4.4.4 Software  
USBcount50 support:  
Recommended system:  
Win98SE/Me/2000/XP  
Pentium Class 600MHz or better, 16-Bit colour  
depth graphics or better with graphics  
acceleration, 800x600 min screen resolution,  
256MBytes RAM  
USBcount50 registry hive:  
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\USBcount50  
(this key is deleted during un-install)  
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