PASCO PS-2168 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Temperature Probe

Voltage Probe

012-09456C

General Science MultiMeasure Sensor

PS-2168

Included Equipment Part Number

General Science MultiMeasure Sensor PS-2168

Stainless Steel Temperature Probe PS-2153 (not shown)

Voltage Probe PS-2165 (not shown)

Required Equipment

PASCO Interface

PASCO Data Acquisition Software

Optional Equipment

Fast-response Temperature Probe PS-2135 (3-pack)

Skin/surface Temperature Probe PS-2131

See PASCO catalog or

www.pasco.com

Introduction

The PS-2168 General Science MultiMeasure Sensor combines four sensors in a single unit:

• Temperature

• Light

• Sound Level

•Voltage

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General Science MultiMeasure Sensor Sensor Setup

Temperature

Probe

Voltage Probe

PAS PORT

Interface

F4

When connected to a PASPORT interface, the multi-sensor collects data at
up to 200 samples per second from each component sensor. You can use
just one component sensor at a time or any combination simultaneously. If
you have a PASPORT interface that supports multiple sensors, or if you
have more than one interface connected to your computer, you can use the
General Science MultiMeasure Sensor in combination with other
PASPORT sensors.

Sensor Setup

Connect the multi-sensor to your PASPORT interface. Connect the
included temperature and voltage probes to the ports on the sides of the
multi-sensor. (You can leave either of the probes disconnected if you do
not plan to use it.)

For detailed information about each of the multi-sensor sensor’s compo­nent sensors see below on this page and the next page.

Follow the instructions below to set up the sensor with PASCO Data Acquisition Software (if you are using a com­puter) or the Xplorer GLX (if you are using the GLX standalone without a computer).

Computer Interface Setup

If you are using a PASCO Interface connected to a computer, turn on the interface (if
needed) and the computer and start the PASCO Data Acquisition Software. (Refer to
the documentation that came with your PASPORT interface for instructions on con­necting it to your computer.) Configure the software to begin to collect and display
data. For example, in PASCO Capstone, select one of the display templates, or drag the
icon of a display from the Displays palette. In the display, click “Select Measurement”
to show the menu. Click to choose a measurement. Click the “Record” button in the
Controls palette to begin data collection; click the “Stop” button to stop data collection.

The General Science MultiMeasure Sensor always collects sound-level, light, and volt­age data, but collects temperature data only if a temperature probe is connected. The
default sampling rate is 2 Hz. To change the sampling rate, use the Up-or-Down arrows
next to the sampling rate value shown in the Controls palette. For more information on
using PASCO Capstone, refer to the Help System.

SPARKvue Device

Plug the General Science MultiMeasure Sensor into one of the PASPORT
input ports on the SPARKvue device (such as the SPARK SLS or SPAR­Klink Air), and turn on the device. In the Home Screen or the next screen
that opens, touch “Build” to open the “Create your first page” screen. In
the menu of measurements, touch your choice (such as Temperature).
Then touch one of the display icons (such as the Digits display). Touch
OK. Touch the “Record” icon ( ) to begin collecting and displaying
data. Touch “Stop” ( ) to end data collection. For more information on
using the SPARKvue device, refer to the Help System.

Xplorer GLX Setup

If you are using an Xplorer GLX in standalone mode, press to start data collection. The General Science Multi­Measure Sensor always collects sound-level, light, and voltage data, but collects temperature data only if a tempera­ture probe is connected. The default sampling rate is 2 Hz. To change the sampling rate or hide measurements that
you do not need, open the Sensors screen (from the Home screen, press ). For more instructions on using the
Xplorer GLX, refer to the GLX Users’ Guide.

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