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PASCO PS-2006 Important Notes

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Important Note
Update your Xplorer GLX
before connecting the GLX Power Amplifier.
The Power Amplifier requires firmware version 1.44 (or later)
to be installed on your Xplorer GLX. Follow these steps to
update your Xplorer GLX.
1. Go to www.pasco.com/glx.
2. Click GLX Firmware Update.
3. Download the latest version of DataStudio.
4. Install DataStudio on your computer.
5. Run DataStudio.
6. Turn on the GLX and connect it to the computer.
Result: DataStudio installs the latest firmware on the GLX.
Questions?
Contact PASCO Technical Support.
Phone: 916-786-3800 (worldwide)
800-772-8700 (U.S.)
Fax: (916) 786-7565
Web: www.pasco.com
Email: support@pasco.com
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  • Page 1 The Power Amplifier requires firmware version 1.44 (or later) to be installed on your Xplorer GLX. Follow these steps to update your Xplorer GLX. 1. Go to www.pasco.com/glx. 2. Click GLX Firmware Update. 3. Download the latest version of DataStudio.
  • Page 3 In s tr u c ti o n M a n u a l 0 1 2 - 0 9 9 3 7 A GLX Power Amplifier PS-2006 ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r T a b le o f C o n te n t s Introduction............3 Parts of the Power Amplifier .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    GLX Power Amplifier PS-2006 Included Equipment Part Number GLX Power Amplifier PS-2006 AC Adapter 540-057 Required Equipment Part Number Xplorer GLX PS-2002 Introduction The GLX Power Amplifier adds the capabilities of a programmable power supply and high-power function gen- erator to your Xplorer GLX. With an output up to ±10 V at 1 A, the Power Amplifier is well suited for driving circuits, light bulbs, speakers, string vibrators, motors, and more.

  • Page 6: Parts Of The Power Amplifier

    GLX. To download the most up-to-date GLX firmware, visit www.pasco.com/glx and follow the instructions on that web page. Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and to the power input port of the Power Amplifier Connect the Power Amplifier's signal leads to the GLX.

  • Page 7: Output Screen

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r O u t p u t S c r e e n With Output Device highlighted, press . A menu opens. d.

  • Page 8: To Turn The Output On Or Off

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r O u t p u t S c r e e n Wave Polarity This setting has two options: Positive and Negative, which affect the output functions as illustrated.

  • Page 9: Graph Screen With Power Amp Config Panel

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r G r a p h S c r e e n w it h P o w e r A mp C o n fi g P a n e l Graph Screen with Power Amp Config Panel If you want to look at live data while adjusting the output, you can do so in the Graph Screen with Power Amp Config Panel.

  • Page 10: To Return To The Output Screen

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r O u t p u t - c o n t r o l C a l c u l a t io n s To Return to the Output Screen Press and hold Press...

  • Page 11: To Record Measurements

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r U s in g P o w e r A m p l if ie r M e a s u r e m e n t s Output Frequency: The frequency setting or the inverse of the 1 / Frequency period setting.

  • Page 12: Special Output Examples

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S p e c ia l O u tp u t Ex a m p le s Special Output Examples This section gives some formulas for generating outputs that may be useful in experiments and demonstrations.

  • Page 13: Automatic Off

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S p e c ia l O u t p u t Ex a m p le s Automatic Off This calculation turns the out- put off 10 s after the start of...

  • Page 14: Thermostat

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S p e c ia l O u tp u t Ex a m p le s Thermostat This calculation causes the out- put to turn on and off in response to the temperature...

  • Page 15: Sample Experiments

    P S - 2 0 0 6 GL X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p l e E x p e r i m e n t s : I - V C u r v e s Sample Experiments This section presents some examples of how the Power Amplifier can be used in student labs and classroom demonstrations.

  • Page 16: Rlc Circuit

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p le E x p e r im e n ts : R L C C ir c u it RLC Circuit Additional Equipment Part Number...
  • Page 17 P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p le E x p e r im e n t s : R L C C ir c u it From the Graphs menu, select Scope Mode.

  • Page 18: Ohm's Law And Resistivity

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p l e E x p e r i m e n t s : O h m’ s L a w a n d R e s is t i v it y Ohm’s Law and Resistivity Additional Equipment Part Number...
  • Page 19 P S - 2 0 0 6 GL X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p l e E x p e r im e n t s : O h m ’s L a w a n d R e s is t i v it y Configure the Output and Graph screens as illustrated (Figure 10).

  • Page 20: Standing Wave On A String

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p le E x p e r i m e n t s : S t a n d in g W a v e o n a S t r in g Standing Wave on a String Additional Equipment Part Number...
  • Page 21 P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p l e E x p e r im e n t s : St a n d i n g W a v e o n a S t r in g Setup the GLX for manual sampling: Press to open the Sensors screen.
  • Page 22 P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p le E x p e r i m e n t s : S t a n d in g W a v e o n a S t r in g If necessary, use the arrow keys to select the entire data set, or the part of the data set that you want the fit applied to.

  • Page 23: Electrical Equivalent Of Heat

    P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p l e E x p e r im e n ts : E l e c t r ic a l E q u i v a l e n t o f H e a t Electrical Equivalent of Heat Additional Equipment Part Number...
  • Page 24 P S - 2 0 0 6 G L X P o w e r A m p li f ie r S a m p le E x p e r i m e n t s : E le c t r ic a l E q u iv a l e n t o f H e a t Assemble the calorimeter using the plastic spacer to suspend the inner cup (containing water) in the outer cup.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. Copyright The PASCO scientific 012-09937A GLX Power Amplifier Instruction Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is granted to non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms, and are not sold for profit.

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