PASCO SPARK LXi2 Product Manual

SPARK LXi2 Datalogger

Introduction

The SPARK LXi2 is a combination datalogging device and
interface with a ruggedized cover. It blends PASCO probeware
with PASCO data collection and analysis software programs.
The SPARK LXi2 features two PASPORT input ports, as well as
ports for the included temperature probe and voltage probe.

Components

1. Power button
Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
2. PASPORT input 1
Use this port to connect a PASPORT sensor.
3. Voltage input port
Use this port to connect the included Voltage Probe.
4. USB-A communications port
Use this port to connect a USB device, such as a USB
flash drive.
5. Temperature Probe port
Use this port to connect the included Temperature Probe.
6. PASPORT input 2
Use this port to connect a second PASPORT sensor.
7. USB-C charging port
Connect the included USB charger to charge the battery.
8. Battery Status LED
This light indicates the charging status of the battery. The
light is yellow when the LXi2 is charging, turns green when
fully charged, and blinks red when low on power.
9. Camera
Use the camera to record images in SPARKvue.
10. Headphone jacks
11. Volume control
(PS-3600B)
Included equipment:
• SPARK LXi2 Datalogger
• Voltage Probe
• Fast Response Temperature Probe
• USB charger with USB cable

Charge the battery

Charge the SPARK LXi2's battery overnight to ensure power for
a full day's use. To charge the battery, connect the charging port
to the included USB charger via the USB cable. Fully power off
the LXi2 to minimize power loss between use, as the device will
still lose some power while in sleep mode.

Connect sensors

Wireless
Connect to the device wirelessly through the SPARKvue or
MatchGraph apps.
PASPORT
Plug a PASPORT Sensor into one of the PASPORT Input Ports.
The software will automatically identify the sensor.
Voltage and temperature ports
Plug the Voltage Probe into the voltage input port. Plug the
temperature probe into the Temperature Probe port. SPARKvue
will automatically identify the sensors.

SPARK LXi2 apps

The SPARK LXi2 comes with the following preinstalled apps:
SPARKvue
Use SPARKvue to collect and analyze data from Wireless and
PASPORT sensors connected to the SPARK LXi2.
MatchGraph
Use a Motion Sensor or a Smart Cart with MatchGraph to help
engage students as they interpret position and velocity graphs
by making a game of it.
Spectrometry
Use Spectrometry with PASCO spectrometers to measure
absorbance, transmittance, intensity, and fluorescence.
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