PASCO CI-6400 SCIENCEWORKSHOP 500 INTERFACE - Manual (Page 2)

Science Workshop ® 500 Interface 012-07915A
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+/- 10 V range (+/- 0.02 V + 0.1% of reading), 5 mV resolution
Analog Inputs:
Analog output capability:
Analog range
Analog-to-Digital Conversion:
12-bit
Battery option:
Crystal-controlled timebase:
Data storage:
Digital channels:
Momentary overvoltage protection (ESD):
Power supply:
Host connection:
Remote data measurement:
Sampling rate (maximum):
(Note: The speed of the computer is a
factor, especially if it is busy with many
displays.)
Selectable gain (analog channels A and B):
A: Differential input - 2M W impedance; gain = 1or 10
B: Single-Ended input- 200 k W impedance; gain = 1 or 10
C: Single-Ended input - 200 k W impedance; gain=1
no
50 KB data storage buffer, with multiple data runs,
50 microsecond timing resolution
Serial, RS232
yes
One or two analog channels, burst mode: 20,000 Hz
One or two analog channels, sustained rate: 200 Hz
Three analog channels, burst mode:10,000 Hz
Three analog channels, sustained rate:100 Hz
Any combination of analog and digital sensors: 10,000 Hz
yes
2 channels, 0.1 millisecond
Connecting the ScienceWorkshop® 500
Interface to a IBM-
compatible Windows PC:
1. With your computer turned off,
locate the serial port on the
back of your computer. The
serial port may have 25 pins or
9 pins or the symbol “10101” next to it.
2. Connect and secure the serial cable to the back of the
computer. The cable is keyed so that you cannot plug
it in incorrectly.
3. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the port
labeled “TO COMPUTER” on the back of the 500
interface box.
4. Insert the AC adapter plug into the “Power” port on
the back of the 500 interface. Plug the AC adapter
into a standard AC power outlet (a grounded
electrical receptacle).
5. Switch the interface on using the power switch on the
back of the interface. The green light will illuminate
on the front on the interface.
6. Turn on the computer and run DataStudio to install
the Science Workshop 500 interface.
Specifications
Setup Procedures
Back panel of the ScienceWorkshop® 500 Interface
9-pin serial
port
1x, 10x
9V @ 500 mA DC supply or 4AA batteries
yes
collects up to 17,000 data points in Data Log mode