PASCO PS-2186 Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor User Manual
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Model No.PS-2186
Setup
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DataStudio Setup
If you will be using the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor with a computer, install the latest version of
DataStudio first. Check the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com for information.
1. When you connect the
Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sen-
sor to the computer through
a PASPORT interface, the
PASPortal window will
launch automatically (if
DataStudio is not already
running).
2. Select Launch DataStudio in
the PASPortal window.
A Graph display for heart rate (beats per minute) versus time will open automatically. The yellow
LED (STANDBY) will light.
3. Grip the Hand-Grip assembly with the palms of both hands. The green LED
(AQUIRING) will light. In a few seconds, the red LED (BEATS) will begin to
flash.
4. Click
to begin data collection.
To view and change the sample rate, click
. Note that the best results are usu-
ally obtained with the sample rate left at the default of one sample per five seconds.
Xplorer and Xplorer GLX Setup
If you will be using an Xplorer or Xplorer GLX in logging mode (not connected to a
computer), connect the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor to the Xplorer or Xplorer GLX,
grip the Hand-Grip assembly with the palms of both hands, wait until the red LED
(BEATS) begings to flash, and then press
to begin data collection.
SPARK Setup
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If the SPARK Science Learning System (SLS) is off, press and hold the power
button on the bottom to turn it on and then wait for the SPARK to boot up. The
screen will show a message to plug in a sensor.
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Connect the PASPORT sensor to either of the ports on the top of the SPARK. The
screen will show the quantity measured by the connected sensor.
Graph Display (default)
To open a graph display, touch Heart Rate in the list and then touch SHOW at the bot-
tom of the screen to open PAGE 1. Touch the right arrow next to PAGE 1 at the top of
the screen to open the next display (digits). Touch the Start button to begin collecting
data.
Start button
NOTE: Data collec-
tion will be easier with
two people; one to
grip the sensor and
one to operate the
interface or computer.