PASCO Specialty & Mfg. CI-6400 User's Manual
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1. Instruction Sheet for the PASCO Model Cl 6400 012 07915A SCIENCE WORKSHOP 500 INTERFACE Logging button Digital channels Indicator light Analog input channels Introduction The PASCO CI 6400 Science Workshop 500 Interface is a data acquisition computer interface designed for use with DataStudio software and ScienceWorkshop sensors Equipment included e ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface 1 e 9V AC adapter 1 Serial cables 2 6 ft each one for a Windows compatible PC and one for a Macintosh Additional Equipment Required Computer with Windows 3 1 or later operating system 1 MB RAM available OR 1 Macintosh operating system 7 0 or later and Color Quickdraw PC or MAC serial cable with USB and R232 adapter for Macintosh 1MAC and Power Macintosh G 3 computers One copy of DataStudio software per interface 4 AA batteries for standalone operation At least 1 ScienceWorkshop sensor ON OFF SWITCH O POWER PORT SERIAL PORT Back panel of the 500 interface va 9V AC adapter Features Data Logging Capability The 500 ScienceWorkshop Interface is a portable datalogger for taking measurements in the laboratory or field To record data all you need is the interface and a sensor Students can set up an experiment using the 500 interface disconnect the computer to collect data at their lab table or out of the classroom and then reconnect the interface to the comput2. Phone 916 786 3800 Or 1 800 772 8700 toll free in U S FAX 916 786 8905 Email Techsupp pasco com Web Www pasco com PASC Ci scientific 012 079 15A Science Workshop 500 Interface Technical Support Feedback If you have any comments about this product or this manual please let us know If you have any suggestions on alternate experiments or find a problem in the manual please tell us PASCO appreciates any customer feedback Your input helps us evaluate and improve our product To reach PASCO For Technical Support Fax 916 786 3292 E Mail techsupp pasco com Web WWw pasco com Phone 1 800 772 8700 toll free in U S or 916 786 3800 17 cl oT ofe LfLe Contacting Technical Support Before you call the PASCO Technical Support staff it would be helpful to prepare the following information e If your problem is computer software related note Title and Revision Date of software Type of Computer Make Model Speed Type of external Cables Peripherals If your problem is with the PASCO apparatus note Title and Model number usually listed on the label Approximate age of apparatus A detailed description of the problem sequence of events In case you can t call PASCO right away you won t lose valuable data If possible have the apparatus within reach when calling This makes descriptions of individual parts much easier e If your problem r
3. continue Result If the program is able to find the interface the Experiment Setup window opens You are ready 2 Press the LOG button to stop recording data to begin collecting or retrieving data Result The green LED resumes flashing very slowly indicating the interface box is in a sleep mode PASC Oe enti Science Workshop 500 Interface 012 07915A Interface Operation continued Reconnecting the Interface to the Computer and Retrieving Data Note To set up DataStudio for remote data logging go to the Experiment menu and select Disconnect for Data Logging To set up DataStudio to receive the remotely logged data go to the Experiment menu and click Connect to Interface 1 Reconnect your 500 Interface to the computer and press the Connect button on the Setup toolbar 2 In the Retrieved Data From the Interface dialog click Yes Result Your run s appear in the Data List and in any open DataStudio displays Using a ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface with DataStudio Note Before you can use the interface with DataStudio you must have DataStudio installed on your computer the interface connected to a power supply and the power supply to the interface turned on 1 Connect a sensor to the ScienceWorkshop interface 2 Start DataStudio In the Sensors list double click the sensor to associate the sensor with the interface channel Example Connect a Temperature Sensor to analog chan
4. e on the front on the interface POWER PORT SERIAL PORT 6 Turn on the computer and run DataStudio to install the Science Workshop 500 interface software If you have any difficulties see the Troubleshooting section of this manual or the DataStudio online help Interface Operation Turning on the ScienceWorkshop 500 Unable to Find the Interface Interface If the program can t find the interface the program asks 1 Turn on the interface with the power switch on the Whether you want to scan again or to pick an interface back A green light emitting diode LED on the Check the connections between the interface and the front panel should light computer make sure the power is on and then click Scan Again If the program fails again see the Troubleshooting Note If the LED does not turn on check the power Ce section in this manual connections 2 Turn on the computer and start DataStudio Collecting Data 3 In the Welcome to DataStudio window select 1 Plug a Sensor into the appropriate interface channel Create Experiment analog or digital When you are ready to collect data press the LOG button on the front of the 500 Interface Result The green LED flashes slowly for 10 seconds and then flashes quickly When the light flashes quickly data is being recorded 4 When the DataStudio window asks whether you want the program to scan for an interface or to pick one to use for setup click Scan to
5. een light on the front is lit To open Hyperterminal click Start Programs Accessories Hyperterminal Hyperterminal Give any name and select any icon Choose the appropriate COM port for the connection Then set the following Bits per Second 19 200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 5 Click OK and a blank screen appears Press Control A Tthe screen will say what device is connected to your COM port If you receive a message and DataStudio cannot boot the interface then you have a software problem Contact Technical Support 6 If none of the above suggestion help contact Technical Support at 800 772 8700 Troubleshooting the 500 Interface Mac 1 Is the green LED on the front of the interface lit when the power is turned on If not substitute the AC power adapter with 4 AA batteries If after making the substitution the green LED does not come on contact Technical Support If the green LED does come on you have a defective AC adapter Contact Technical Support for a replacement 2 Make sure that all your cable connections are secure Verify that there are no bent pins at either end of the cable 3 On some Macs you may need to turn off AppleTalk for DataStudio to communicate with the interface Try turning off AppleTalk and then run DataStudio 4 If none of the above suggestion help contact Technical Support at 800 772 8700 PASC CN 5 scientific Science Workshop 500 Interface Electroma
6. elates to the instruction manual note Part number and Revision listed by month and year on the front cover Have the manual at hand to discuss your questions
7. er to upload data for analysis inside DataStudio 50 KB Storage Buffer The interface uses a 50 KB storage buffer to store multiple data runs and experiment setup information Cross platform Compatible Logged data will open on either a Macintosh or Windows compatible computer The interface stores the Science Workshop sensor and data display information so it knows what experiment setup to open Portability and Plug in You can carry the interface in the field or plug the interface into your computer The interface operates on 4 AA cell batteries or a9 V AC adapter 2001 PASCO scientific better BD better 4 O 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 scientific Phone 916 786 3800 FAX 916 786 8905 www pasco com Science Workshop 500 Interface 012 07915A Specifications Analog Inputs A Differential input 2M impedance gain lor 10 B Single Ended input 200 kQ impedance gain 1 or 10 C Single Ended input 200 kQ impedance gain 1 Analog output capability no Analog range tH 10 V range 4 0 02 V 0 1 of reading 5 mV resolution Analog to Digital Conversion 12 bit Battery option yes Crystal controlled timebase 50 microsecond timing resolution Data storage 50 KB data storage buffer with multiple data runs collects up to 17 000 data points in Data Log mode Digital channels 2 channels 0 1 millisecond S Momentary overvoltage protection ESD yes Power su
8. f the 500 interface Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet a grounded electrical receptacle 2 PASC Oi scientific 012 07915A Science Workshop 500 Interface Setup Procedures continued Connecting the ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface to a Macintosh Computer 1 With your computer turned off locate the modem or printer port on the back of your computer printer port 2 Connect either end of the modem printer cable mini DIN 8 pin to mini DIN 8 pin cable included with the 500 interface to the port on your computer The cable is keyed so that you cannot plug it in incorrectly NOTE For the iMac iBook or the new G3 G4 or new PowerBook you will need a USB to serial adapter such as PASCO s CI 6654 USB Port Adapter Connect one end of the interface cable into the adapter Connect the other end into the back of the interface box 3 Connect the other end of the modem printer cable to the port labeled TO COMPUTER on the back of the 500 interface box 4 Insert the AC adapter plug into the back of the 500 interface Plug vou enwon the AC adapter into a standard AC power outlet non O CC 5 Switch the interface on using the power switch on the back of the interface The green light will illuminat
9. gnetic Compatibility of the ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface gt Note 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The PASCO Model CI 6400 500 Science Workshop Computer Interface has been tested and complies with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility was based on the following Directives and Standards e EN 50081 1 Electromagnetic compatibility generic emission standard e EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment e EN 50082 1 Electromagnetic compatibility generic immunity standard e IEC 801 2 Electrosta
10. nel A 3 In the Displays list double click the display s icon to open a display window 4 To collect some data click the Start button Start f on the main toolbar Result Data appears in real time on the Graph display 5 To stop collecting data go to the main toolbar and click the Stop button For more information about operating the interface with DataStudio see the DataStudio online help 4 PASC Ci scientific 012 07915A Science Workshop 500 Interface Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the 500 Interface PC 1 Is the green LED on the front of the interface lit when the power is turned on If not substitute the AC power adapter with 4 AA batteries If after making the substitution the green LED does not come on contact Technical Support If the green LED does come on you have a defective AC adapter Contact Technical Support for a replacement 2 Make sure that all your cable connections are secure Verify that there are no bent pins at either end of the cable Is there a device such as a modem connected to the same COM port Contact your computer administrator of Technical Support if you need help determining how your computer is configured 3 Is your COM port enabled After checking try running DataStudio again 4 If step 3 does not work try communicating with the interface box using Hyperterminal Make sure that your interface is connected to the computer and that it is turned on gr
11. pply 9V 500 mA DC supply or 4AA batteries Host connection Serial RS232 OE aaa Remote data measurement yes Sampling rate maximum One or two analog channels burst mode 20 000 Hz Note The speed of the computer is a One or two analog channels sustained rate 200 Hz factor especially 1f it is busy with many Three analog channels burst mode 10 000 Hz displays Three analog channels sustained rate 100 Hz Any combination of analog and digital sensors 10 000 Hz Selectable gain analog channels A and B 1x 10x Setup Procedures Connecting the ScienceWorkshop 500 Se compatible Windows PC tn 9 1 With your computer turned off 00000 POWER PORT SERIAL PORT 0000 locate the serial port on the Back panel of the ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface back of your computer The 9 pin serial serial port may have 25 pins or port 5 Switch the interface on using the power switch on the 9 pins or the symbol 10101 next to it back of the interface The green light will illuminate on the front on the interface 2 Connect and secure the serial cable to the back of the computer The cable is keyed so that you cannot plug 6 Turn on the computer and run DataStudio to install it in incorrectly the Science Workshop 500 interface 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 o
12. tic discharge requirements e IEC 801 3 Radiated electromagnetic field requirements e IEC 801 4 Electrical fast transient burst requirements The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of important operating and safety instructions that will help prevent damage to the equipment or injury to the user 012 07915A 500 Interface CI 6400 Tested To Compl C ply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Limited Warranty PASCO scientific warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the customer PASCO will repair or replace at its option any part of the product which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship The warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use Determination of whether a product failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or improper use by the customer shall be made solely by PASCO scientific Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty repair belongs to the customer Equipment must be properly packed to prevent damage and shipped postage or freight prepaid Damage caused by improper packing of the equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the warranty Shipping costs for returning the equipment after repair will be paid by PASCO scientific Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100
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