PASCO UI-5000 User Manual
Instruction Manual
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PASCO
850 Universal
Interface
Model No. UI-5000
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Table of Contents
Equipment List ........................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................ 4
Computer Requirements for the 850 Universal Interface....................... 4
General Operation Requirements and Setup........................................... 5
A. Operation Requirements and Precautions.................................................................................5
B. Connecting the 850 Universal Interface to Your Computer ......................................................5
C. Starting the 850 Universal Interface................................................. .........................................6
D. Plugging a Sensor into the 850 Universal Interface..................................................................6
E. Changing Interfaces Between Experiments...............................................................................6
Using the Interface with PASCO Capstone Software ............................. 7
A, Setup................................................. .........................................................................................8
B. Displays.................................................. ... ........................................................... .....................9
C. Collect Data - the Controls Palette..........................................................................................11
D. More Information About PASCO Capstone ...........................................................................11
Using the 850 Interface as a Signal Generator...................................... 12
A. Connect the Interface ................................ .. ............................................................ ................12
B. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Output 1................................................................................13
C. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Outputs 2 and 3 ....................................................................15
D. Set up an Example Output Signal ...........................................................................................16
E. View the Output Signal in a Capstone Display.......................................................................16
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Specifications......................................................................19
Appendix B: Electromagnetic Compliance.............................................21
Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions .............................................22
Technical Support.....................................................................................24
Warranty, Copyright and Trademark Information..................................24
Product End of Life Disposal Information ..............................................24
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ON/OFF push button/
power indicator
Input ports for phono
plug sensors
Input ports for DIN
plug sensors
Output ports (banana jack)
for signal generator/power
amplifier (up to 15 W)
Output ports (BNC) for
signal generators (up
to 500 mW)
Input ports for
PASPORT sensors
Light emitting diode
(LED) connection
indicator
Equipment
Included Equipment
1. 850 Universal Interface (UI-5000)
2. AC Adapter, 100- 240 V AC to 20 V DC at 6 A (120 W), with power cord
3. USB cable
Additional Equipment Required Note
USB-compatible computer
Any PASCO® sensor
PASCO Capstone™software UI-5400 site license or UI-5401 single user license
* Any PASPORT® or ScienceWorkshop® sensor can be used for real-time data collection. See
the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com for more information.
Additional Equipment Recommended Model Number
A sensor with a PS-, CI-, ME-, SN-, or TD- prefix*
Banana Plug Patch Cords (for Output 1) SE-9750 and SE-9751
BNC to Banana Plug Cords (for Outputs 2 and 3) UI-5119 and UI-5219
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USB Cable Power Adapter Power Cord
Introduction
Interface
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The PASCO
acquisition interface designed for use with any PASCO sensor and PASCO Capstone™ software
(available separately). Users can plug a sensor into one of the twelve input ports on the interface,
perform the necessary setup in the PASCO Capstone program, and then begin collecting data.
PASCO Capstone software records, displays and analyzes the data measured by the sensor.
The 850 Universal Interface comes with a USB cable for connecting to a computer, and a power
supply (AC adapter with power cord) that converts input of 100 to 240 V AC to output of 20 V
DC at 6 A.
850 Universal Interface is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) multi-port data
The 850 Universal Interface has three built-in signal generator/power outputs. One provides up
to 15 watts of power and the other two provide 500 milliwatts of power each. The interface can
output direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) in a variety of waveforms such as sine,
square, and sawtooth.
(Please note that the 850 Universal Interface is not compatible with the PASCO CI-6552A
Power Amplifier because there is no ‘signal output’ from the DIN plug ports.)
Note: The 850 Universal Interface is compatible with all PASCO PASPORT sensors and
ScienceWorkshop sensors. The PASPOR T sensors have a “PS-” prefix, and the ScienceWorkshop
sensors have a “CI-”, “ME-”, “SN-”, or “TD-” prefix. See the PASCO web site at
www.pasco.com for more information about the sensors.
Software
PASCO Capstone software, available separately, is required for the 850 Universal Interface, but
please note that PASCO Capstone supports any PASCO USB interface, such as the following:
• SPARK Science Learning System™ (PS-2008A)
• SPARKlink™ Interface (PS-2009)
• USB Link (PS-2100)
• PowerLink (PS-2001)
• Xplorer GLX Graphing Datalogger (PS-2002)
• Xplorer Datalogger (PS-2000)
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• Note: Capstone
does not support the
“download logged
data” feature for the
Xplorer and the 500
ScienceWorkshop
interface.
PASCO Capstone software can also work with the following
ScienceWorkshop USB interfaces, but only with one interface at a time.
• 750 ScienceWorkshop USB Interface (CI-7650)
• 500 ScienceWorkshop Interface (CI-6400) with the USB/Serial
Converter (CI-6759A)
Finally, PASCO Capstone software will work with the PI-8127 Function
Generator. (Select Instruments from the Sensor Type menu.)
Multiple Interfaces
PASCO Capstone software can support more than one PASPORT interface at the same time. For
example, the user can connect the 850 Universal Interface, a USB Link, and a PowerLink to the
computer, and use them simultaneously. The user can also use PASCO Capstone software to
select which of the connected interfaces to use.
Computer Requirements for the 850 Universal Interface
Windows®-Based Computers: Intel Pentium® (or higher) processor with one or more USB
ports, and Windows™ XP or higher. [The interface cannot be used with Windows 3.1, 95, ME,
2000, or NT 4.0].
General Operation Requirements and Setup
A. Operation Requirements and Precautions
a) The 850 Universal Interface requires PASCO Capstone software. (The interface will not work
with PASCO’s DataStudio software.) However, PASCO Capstone software will also work with
all PASCO USB interfaces, as well as the USB 750 ScienceWorkshop Interface and the
500 ScienceWorkshop Interface with a USB/Serial adapter.
b) The included power supply (AC adapter) and USB cable are required for operation. Always
plug the power cord of the AC adapter into a standard, grounded wall outlet.
WARNING: The interface is not water-proof. To avoid the risk of shock, keep the
interface, AC adapter, and cable away from water and liquids. If conducting an experiment with
liquids or water, keep the liquid container away from the interface. For maximum protection,
keep liquids in closed containers.
Also during operation, do not cover the heat sink “fins” on the back of the interface box. The fins
help prevent the interface from overheating during prolonged use.
B. Connecting the 850 Universal Interface to Your Computer
1. Install PASCO Capstone software on your computer.
2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to a USB port on the computer.
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Power jack
1, Power
push button
2, LED
connection
indicator
1.
2.
USB port
phono plug
DIN
plugs
PASPORT
plugs
UI-5218 DIN
Extender Cable
PS-2500 PASPORT
Extension Cable
PI-8117 Phono Jack
Extender Cable
3. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port on the
back of the interface.
4. Connect the AC adapter plug to the power jack on the back of the
interface box. Connect the AC adapter power cord to a grounded
wall outlet.
C. Starting the 850 Universal Interface
1. On the left front corner of the interface, firmly press and hold the
power push button. The interface will “beep” once and the green
light emitting diodes (LEDs) above the P ASPORT input ports will
blink once. The push button has a blue LED that shines when the
power is on.
2. The green LED connection indicator below the power push button
should light up. If not, check the connection between the interface
and the computer.
D. Plugging a Sensor into the 850 Universal Interface
• PASPORT sensors plug into input ports labeled .
• ScienceWorkshop analog sensors with DIN connectors plug
into the ANALOG INPUTS labeled A, B, C, and D on the
interface.
• ScienceWorkshop digital sensors with stereo phono plugs connect into the DIGIT AL INPUTS
labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the interface.
Extender Cables
If you need extra distance
between the sensor and the
850 Universal Interface, use an
extender cable such as the
UI-5218 8 pin 1.8 m DIN
Extender Cable, the PS-2500
PASPORT Sensor Extension
Cable, or the PI-8117 Phono Jack Extender Cable.
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Add Workbook page
Tools
palette
Controls
palette
Displays
palette
Tool bar
Menu bar
Display templates
Tool Tip
Please note that the 8-Pin DIN Cable Assembly that is included with several ScienceWorkshop
sensors such as the CI-6504A Light Sensor can also be used as an extension cable.
DO NOT connect more than one extender cable between a sensor and the 850 Universal
Interface. Connect the sensor directly to the interface or, at most, through one extender cable to
the interface.
Using the Interface with PASCO Capstone Software
1. Connect a PASPORT or ScienceWorkshop sensor to an input port on the interface.
2. Start PASCO Capstone.
• The main element is the Workbook page.
• Above the Workbook page are the Menu bar and Tool bar.
• To the left, right, and below the Workbook page are the Tools palette, the Displays palette,
and the Controls palette.
• Hover the cursor over an icon, button, or other element to see a descriptive Tool Ti p.
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Icon of attached sensor
Sensor name
Sensor
Properties
Icon of unattached
sensor
Hardware Setup panel
*In general, the interface automatically
recognizes all PASPORT sensors.
In this example, the Force Sensor PS-2104 is
connected to the first PASPORT input port.
NOTE: If a PASPORT sensor has been
selected for an input but the sensor is not yet
connected to the interface, the sensor’s icon
is slightly different.
( ) The exclamation mark triangle
indicates that the sensor is not connected or
detected.
Choose Interface… window
Refer to the Help menu in the menu bar and the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for mor e
information about the Workbook page and the palettes.
A. Setup
1. In the Tools palette, click the Hardware Setup button. The Hardware Setup panel opens with
a picture of the attached interface(s).
• If the interface automatically recognizes
the sensor* that you plugged into one of
its inputs, then the sensor’s icon will also
appear in the picture with the interface.
• At the bottom of the Hardware Setup
panel is the name of the sensor . The gear
shaped button to the right of the name
opens the Sensor Properties dialog
window (not shown).
• Below the name of the sensor are the
Choose Interface and
Add Sensor/Instrument buttons.
2. Click Choose Interface to open a dialog
window of interface choices. Click Manual
to expand the list of choices. Each
connected interface is indicated by a check
mark.
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