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Summary of Contents for PASCO 850 Universal Interface
- Page 1 Instruction Manual 012-12355A *012-12355* PASCO 850 Universal Interface Model No. UI-5000...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Equipment List ................... 3 Introduction ....................4 Computer Requirements for the 850 Universal Interface ....... 4 General Operation Requirements and Setup........... 5 A. Operation Requirements and Precautions .................5 B. Connecting the 850 Universal Interface to Your Computer............5 C. -
Page 3: Equipment List
® * Any PASPORT or ScienceWorkshop ® sensor can be used for real-time data collection. See the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com for more information. Additional Equipment Recommended Model Number Banana Plug Patch Cords (for Output 1) SE-9750 and SE-9751... -
Page 4: Introduction
PASCO Capstone software records, displays and analyzes the data measured by the sensor. The 850 Universal Interface comes with a USB cable for connecting to a computer, and a power supply (AC adapter with power cord) that converts input of 100 to 240 V AC to output of 20 V DC at 6 A. -
Page 5: General Operation Requirements And Setup
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. -
Page 6: Starting The 850 Universal Interface
2. The green LED connection indicator below the power push button should light up. If not, check the connection between the interface and the computer. D. Plugging a Sensor into the 850 Universal Interface • PASPORT sensors plug into input ports labeled 1, Power... -
Page 7: Using The Interface With Pasco Capstone Software
Interface. Connect the sensor directly to the interface or, at most, through one extender cable to the interface. Using the Interface with PASCO Capstone Software 1. Connect a PASPORT or ScienceWorkshop sensor to an input port on the interface. 2. Start PASCO Capstone. -
Page 8: A, Setup
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Refer to the Help menu in the menu bar and the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for more information about the Workbook page and the palettes. A. Setup 1. In the Tools palette, click the Hardware Setup button. The Hardware Setup panel opens with a picture of the attached interface(s). -
Page 9: Displays
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface • Click Add Sensor/Instrument to open the dialog window showing Sensor Type and Sensor List. 3. If the sensor you attached to the interface is not in the picture with the interface, then click the input port into which you plugged the sensor. - Page 10 850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Refer to the Help menu or the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about each of the displays in the Displays palette. Graph Display For example, the Graph display has a Tool bar and other features such as selectable inputs for the vertical and horizontal axes.
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Page 11: Collect Data - The Controls Palette
Last Run button in the Controls palette and select the run of data from the list. D. More Information About PASCO Capstone Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about the Graph display analysis tools, and the features of the other Displays and Tools. -
Page 12: Using The 850 Interface As A Signal Generator
Using the 850 Interface as a Signal Generator Output Ports – Front Panel The PASCO 850 Universal Interface has three signal output ports on its front panel. Output Port 1 is a signal generator with a built-in power amplifier. It has two 4 millimeter (mm) banana jack ports that can provide ±15 volts at up to 1 amp (or 15 watts) for a variety of... -
Page 13: Signal Generator Controls: 850 Output 1
Voltage Limit Frequency Current Limit Amplitude On, Off, Auto Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about these Signal Generator functions. 850 Output 1 panel • Waveform. Sine (default), Square, Triangle, Positive Ramp, Negative Ramp, and DC. - Page 14 850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Method #2 • Use the Up and Down arrows to increase or decrease the individual digits. Use the Left and Right arrows to select the digit to change. By default, the “ones” (10 ) digit is selected..
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Page 15: Signal Generator Controls: 850 Outputs 2 And 3
Shrouded Banana Plug Cord or the UI-5219 BNC-to-Banana Plug Cord to either output port. You can connect the banana plugs to the circuit or other device. Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about the Signal Generator panel and the features of the other Controls, Displays, and Tools. -
Page 16: Set Up An Example Output Signal
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 D. Set Up an Example Output Signal 1. Use the Signal Generator panel to set up an output signal. For this example, leave the Waveform as Sine, and the Sweep Type as Off, but change the Frequency to 1 Hz and the Amplitude to 2 V. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Output Voltage versus Time Hints for Help • Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about PASCO Capstone and the features of the Controls, Displays, Tools, palettes, and panels. Use the Help menu to access the online User’s Guide. - Page 18 Capstone 1.0 includes a driver (set of does not software instructions) that allow your computer to recognize the communicate with the 850 Universal Interface. Check interface and asks “Computer Requirements” in this manual to ensure your for a driver.
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Page 19: Appendix A: Specifications
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Appendix A: Specifications 850 Universal Interface Description Power: 100-240 V AC to 20 V DC at 6 A, 2.1 mm jack Computer Connection: Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 high speed (480 Mbps); does not use any bus power... - Page 20 850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Voltage Output, 15 watt (W): Amplitude range: ± 15 V with 7.3 mV resolution,12- bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Maximum output current: 1 A with over-current detection. Selectable current limits: 1.5 A, 1.1 A, and 0.55 A.
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Page 21: Appendix B: Electromagnetic Compliance
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Appendix B: Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 22: Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions
In/Out port, and a special input/output port that is user- definable. The PASCO 850 Universal Interface can measure data at a rate as fast as ten millions sample per second (10 Msps), and can output a signal at a frequency as high as five-hundred thousand hertz (500 kHz). - Page 23 UI-5000 850 Universal Interface If I have the 850 Universal Interface and some PASPORT interfaces connected at the same time, which interface would be recognized first and have priority? PASCO Capstone software would give equal recognition to all PASPORT interfaces and the Select Measurement Menu in a Capstone display will list all of the sensors for all the recognized interfaces.
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Page 24: Technical Support
Email: support@pasco.com For the latest information about this product or the latest revision of the Instruction Manual, visit the PASCO web site and enter UI-5000 in the Search window. Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
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