Datacolor 800 User Manual

Datacolor 800, 850, 500, and 550 Series User’s Guide  13
Cable Installation
Overview
You must install a power cable and an interface cable (either a USB, serial or an Ethernet
cable) to connect the instrument to a computer.
NOTE
Do not connect all interface cables to the unit. You have a choice of using an Ethernet
cable, serial cable or a USB cable.
The connections for the cables are found on the back of the instrument.
WARNING
Read the "Electrical and Environmental Requirements” section BEFORE connecting your
instrument.
Power Cable
A power cable is provided with the instrument.
NOTE
The power cord supplied with the unit must be used to connect to an earthed (grounded)
power supply.
Power is supplied to the back of the unit via a 3-prong male connector.
Plug the female end of the power cord into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the
instrument. Insert the plug into a standard AC outlet.
Serial Cable Installation
You can connect the instrument to the computer using either a serial cable, Ethernet cable,
or a USB cable. Select one of them. This section provides instructions for using the serial
cable.
NOTE
Do not connect all interface cables to the unit at the same time.

Datacolor 800 Specifications

General

Brand	Datacolor
Model	800
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English