PASCO PS-2001 User Manual

PowerLink 012-08406B

PowerLink

Model No. PS-2001

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Equipment List

Included Equipment Replacement

Model Number*

1. PowerLink Assembly

2. USB Cable Assembly

3. AC Adapter to 5 VDC (not shown)

*Use Replacement Model Numbers to expedite replacement orders.

003-08405

514-016

540-047

Additional Equipment Required

DataStudio Software, version 1.8 or higher

USB-compatible computer

PASPORT sensor

Model Number

See PASCO catalog.

Not for sale from PASCO.

Various, see PASCO

catalog.

Introduction

The PowerLink is a three-sensor port USB Link with a built-in general purpose USB hub and
PDA connectivity. It uses power from either an AC adapter (included) or two alkaline C-cell
batteries. When the AC adapter is used, the PowerLink is always on and draws no power
from the batteries. Each sensor has a status LED to indicate an active connection.

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The PS-2001 can be used whenever a USB Link (PS-2100) or an Xplorer (PS-2000) is used.

USB Hub

1. Features: self-powered, full speed, 2 ports.

2. Use of the 2 hub ports requires the AC adapter.

3. Each USB hub port has an LED next to the connector that, when lit, indicates active

status. An over-current condition or lack of the AC adapter will turn off the LEDs.

Operation Requirements

DataStudio Software, version 1.8 or higher, and a USB-compatible computer are required to
operate the PowerLink.

Battery Operation

1. Batteries can be used for USB connection to a computer (laptop for example) or an AUX
port connection to a PDA.

2. With battery operation, connecting to the USB or PDA port will turn on the PowerLink.
Disconnecting the USB or PDA connection will turn it off.

3. Battery fuel gauge can be read from the PDA interface.

FCC 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 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.

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