PASCO UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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UI-5000 850 Universal Interface
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PASCO Capstone software can also work with the following
ScienceWorkshop USB interfaces, but only with one interface at a time.
• 750 ScienceWorkshop USB Interface (CI-7650)
• 500 ScienceWorkshop Interface (CI-6400) with the USB/Serial
Converter (CI-6759A)
Finally, PASCO Capstone software will work with the PI-8127 Function
Generator. (Select Instruments from the Sensor Type menu.)
Multiple Interfaces
PASCO Capstone software can support more than one PASPORT interface at the same time. For
example, the user can connect the 850 Universal Interface, a USB Link, and a PowerLink to the
computer, and use them simultaneously. The user can also use PASCO Capstone software to
select which of the connected interfaces to use.
Computer Requirements for the 850 Universal Interface
Windows ® -Based Computers: Intel Pentium
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(or higher) processor with one or more USB
ports, and Windows™ XP or higher. [The interface cannot be used with Windows 3.1, 95, ME,
2000, or NT 4.0].
General Operation Requirements and Setup
A. Operation Requirements and Precautions
a) The 850 Universal Interface requires PASCO Capstone software. (The interface will not work
with PASCO’s DataStudio software.) However, PASCO Capstone software will also work with
all PASCO USB interfaces, as well as the USB 750 ScienceWorkshop Interface and the
500 ScienceWorkshop Interface with a USB/Serial adapter.
b) The included power supply (AC adapter) and USB cable are required for operation. Always
plug the power cord of the AC adapter into a standard, grounded wall outlet.
WARNING: The interface is not water-proof. To avoid the risk of shock, keep the
interface, AC adapter, and cable away from water and liquids. If conducting an experiment with
liquids or water, keep the liquid container away from the interface. For maximum protection,
keep liquids in closed containers.
Also during operation, do not cover the heat sink “fins” on the back of the interface box. The fins
help prevent the interface from overheating during prolonged use.
B. Connecting the 850 Universal Interface to Your Computer
1. Install PASCO Capstone software on your computer.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
• Note: Capstone
does not support the
“download logged
data” feature for the
Xplorer and the 500
ScienceWorkshop
interface.