PASCO SPARKvue ver.2.0 - Manual (Page 17)

Xplorer GLX
The Xplorer GLX includes ports for four PASPORT sensors, two temperature probes,
and a voltage probe. When it is not connected to a computer, the device records data
and displays it on its own screen; however, when connected to a computer, it passes
data through to be recorded and displayed on the computer. It is powered either by its
AC adapter, or by its rechargeable battery.
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Connecting the Xplorer GLX to your computer
1. Use USB cable (included with the GLX)to connect the smaller USB port of the GLX
to a USB port on your computer (or a USB hub connected to the computer).
2. Connect the included AC adapter to a wall outlet and to the AC adapter port on the
right side of the GLX.
You can skip this step if the GLX’s battery is charged and you wish to let it run on
battery power.
3. Press and hold the power button.
4. The GLX turns on and boots up. If SPARKvue is running, the GLX screen displays
a message indicating that it is connected.
Connecting sensors to the Xplorer GLX
You can use up to four PASPORT sensors plus two temperature probes and a voltage
probe.
Complete one or more of the following tasks to connect sensors to the GLX.
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Connecting PASPORT sensors to the GLX
1. Plug a PASPORT sensor into one of the PASPORT ports on the top of the GLX.
2. Optionally, plug additional PASPORT sensors into the other PASPORT ports.
Connecting temperature probes to the GLX
1. Plug one of the included fast-response temperature probes (or another type of tem-
perature probe) into one of the temperature ports on the left side of the GLX.
2. Optionally, plug a second temperature probe into the other temperature port.
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SPARKvue
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2 Starting an experiment
Connecting an interface and sensors to your computer