PASCO CI-6400 SCIENCEWORKSHOP 500 INTERFACE - Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model CI-6400
SCIENCE WORKSHOP ® 500 INTERFACE
012-07915A
Introduction
The PASCO CI-6400 ScienceWorkshop ® 500 Interface
is a data acquisition computer interface designed for
use with DataStudio™ software and ScienceWorkshop®
sensors.
Analog input channels
Equipment included:
• ScienceWorkshop® 500 Interface (1)
• 9 V AC adapter (1)
• Serial cables (2), 6 ft. each., one for a Windows -
compatible PC, and one for a Macintosh
Additional Equipment Required:
• Computer, with Windows 3.1 or later operating
system, 1 MB RAM available; OR 1 Macintosh,
operating system 7.0 or later, and Color Quickdraw
• PC or MAC serial cable, with USB and R232
adapter for Macintosh iMAC and Power
Macintosh G-3 computers
• One copy of DataStudio software per interface
• 4 AA batteries (for standalone operation)
• At least 1 ScienceWorkshop® sensor
Features:
Data Logging Capability - The 500 ScienceWorkshop
Interface is a portable datalogger for taking measurements
in the laboratory or field. To record data, all you need is the
interface and a sensor. Students can set up an experiment
using the 500 interface, disconnect the computer to collect
data at their lab table or out of the classroom, and then
reconnect the interface to the computer to upload data for
analysis inside DataStudio.
50 KB Storage Buffer - The interface uses a 50 KB storage
buffer to store multiple data runs and experiment setup
information.
Cross-platform Compatible - Logged data will open on
either a Macintosh or Windows-compatible computer. The
interface stores the ScienceWorkshop sensor and data display
information so it knows what experiment setup to open.
Portability and Plug-in - You can carry the interface in the
field or plug the interface into your computer. The interface
operates on 4 “AA” cell batteries or a 9 V AC adapter.
Back panel of the 500 interface
9 V AC adapter
PASCO
scientific
300
Interface
ANALOG CHANNELS
Science
Workshop
Interface
500
scientific
PASCO
Science
Workshop™
DATA
LOGGING
INSTRUCTIONS
Digital
channels
Logging
button
Indicator light
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