PASCO PS-2011 User Manual

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SPARKlink Air
PASPORT
port
Voltage
port
Temperature
port
PASPORT
port
Bluetooth
status LED*
USB
status LED*
Battery
status LED*
Bluetooth, USB, and Battery
LED* status descriptions
Top Vi ew
Bottom View
Front View Back View
Power
input port
ON/OFF
button
USB port
Bluetooth ID#
Serial number
*LED =
light-emitting
diode
Reset
port
Alignment
hole

Initial Step: Charge the Battery

PS-2011
Reference Guide
013-13807B
Included Equipment Part Number
SPARKlink Air PS-2011
Temperature Probe PS-2135
Voltage Probe PS-2165
USB Cable PS-2528
AC Adapter/Power Cord
Computer
SPARKvue
1
Software*
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(version 2.0 or higher)
Part Number
PS-2400
OR
PASCO Capstone™ UI-5400
Tab let2 Software
2
NOTE: The Android tablet needs to be Bluetooth enabled.
+1 916 786 3800
techsupp@pasco.com
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SPARKlink Air PS-2011
The SPARKlink Air interface’s battery is partially charged at the factory. It is recommended that the SPARKlink Air be connected to its included AC adapter, and the adapter be connected to a grounded electrical receptacle for four hours. Leave the SPARKlink Air off while charging. As the battery is charging, the Battery Status LED (light emitting diode) will blink red. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status LED shines green. The charger circuit inside the unit turns itself off when the unit is fully charged, so it can’t be overcharged.
The SPARKlink Air battery can also be charged using the USB cable connected to a USB port, or by mounting the SPARKlink Air in a slot on the SPARKlink Air Charging Station (PS-2577). When the SPARKlink Air is disconnected from the charger, USB cable, or charging station, the Battery Status LED goes out.
The SPARKlink Air Charging Station can charge up to five SPARKlink Air interfaces using a single power source. To mount the SPARKlink Air, line up the alignment hole on the back of the SPARKlink Air with the pin in any slot on the charging station, and press the interface into the slot.

Introduction

SPARKlink Air is a sensor interface with two ports to accept PASPORT sensors and other ports for the included Voltage Probe and Temperature Probe.
The USB Status LED will shine green. (NOTE: The Bluetooth Status LED will slowly blink blue. The Battery Status LED may also blink red to indicate that the battery is charging through the USB cable.)

Connecting a Sensor

Plug a PASPORT sensor or a PASPORT sensor cable into a PASPORT input port on the front of the interface.
NOTE: PASCO Data Acquisition software running on your computer and SPARKvue software running on a Bluetooth enabled tablet automatically detects each sensor when you connect it to the interface.
See the SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone Users Guides for information about connecting sensors and about collecting, displaying, and analyzing data.

Battery Removal/Replacement

If the SPARKlink Air interface fails to recharge, the battery may need to be replaced. Order the PS-2569 Replacement Battery for SPARK Science Learning System. The tool that is required is the T8 (Torx) screw driver. Remove the four Torx-head screws from the bottom of the interface. Disconnect the battery cable, and remove the Lithium-Polymer (Li-Poly) battery pack. Reverse these steps to replace the battery.
The SPARKlink Air interface connects to a computer or tablet device wirelessly via Bluetooth (radio), or can also connect to a computer’s USB port with the included USB cable.

Connecting SPARKlink Air to a Tablet or a Computer via Bluetooth

For information about SPARKlink Air and Bluetooth, see the PASCO web site page www.pasco.com/air. Check “User Resources” for information about using Bluetooth to connect the SPARKlink Air to the iPad® or an Android tablet, or to a Windows or Macintosh computer.

Connecting SPARKlink Air to a Computer with a USB Cable

1. Connect the small end of the included USB cable into the USB port on the back of the SPARKlink Air interface.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer, or into a USB hub connected to the computer.
3. To turn on the SPARKlink Air, press and briefly hold the ON/OFF button on the back. After all three status LEDs blink in sequence, release the ON/OFF button.

Troubleshooting the SPARKlink Air

If the SPARKlink Air interface loses Bluetooth connection and will not reconnect, try cycling the ON/OFF button. Press and briefly hold the button until the status LED’s blink in sequence, and then release the button to turn the interface off.
If the interface stops communicating with the computer software or tablet application, try restarting the software or application. If the problem remains, try cycling the ON/OFF button.
As a last resort, push a pin into the Reset port on the bottom of the interface.
•NOTE: When the SPARKlink Air is turned off, the most recent sample of data will be lost.
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Technical Support PS-2011

Technical Support

For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:
Address: PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747-7100
Phone: +1 916 786 3800 (worldwide)
800-772-8700 (U.S.)
Web: www.pasco.com
Email: support@pasco.com
For more information about the product and the latest revision of this Reference Guide, visit the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com and enter “SPARKlink Air” or the product number in the Search window.
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.
Copyright
The PASCO scientific 013-13807B SPARKlink Air Reference Guide 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. Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scientific, is prohibited.
Product End of Life Disposal Instructions:
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service, or the place where you purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) symbol (to the right) and on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of in a standard waste container.
Battery Replacement and Disposal Instructions:
Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the environment and human health. Batteries should be collected separately for recycling, and recycled at a local hazardous material disposal location adhering to your country and local government regulations. To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service, or the product representative.
Removal/Replacement:
Order the PS-2569 Replacement Battery for SPARK Science Learning System. Tool required: T8 (Torx) screw driver. Remove the four Torx-head screws from the bottom of the interface. Disconnect the battery cable, and remove the Li-Poly battery pack. Reverse these steps to replace the battery.
The Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) rechargeable battery used in this product is marked with the International symbols to indicate the need for the separate collection and recycling of batteries.
Trademarks
PASCO, PASCO scientific, PASCO Capstone, PASPORT, SPARKvue, and SPARKvue HD are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO scientific, in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners. For more information visit www.pasco.com/legal.
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