PASCO CI-6759A USB_Serial Converter - Manual

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USB/Serial Converter
CI-6759A
Introduction
PASCO's USB/Serial Converter is designed for use with the 500
Interface (CI-6400) and 750 Interface (CI-6450). The converter
provides reliable connection between the serial port on the
ScienceWorkshop 500 and 750 interfaces and the USB port on the
computer.
The USB/Serial Converter is supported in DataStudio 1.9.8 (or
later) and no additional driver software is needed. The
USB/Serial Converter is not compatible with ScienceWorkshop
software. DataStudio Lite is included with the converter and will
allow for basic data collection and manipulation. For the full
suite of data collection and analysis tools purchase the licensed
version of DataStudio.
The 500 Interface will exhibit significant performance enhance-
ments when used with the converter.
To Use with a 500 Interface
Set-up
1. Turn on the 500 Interface
2. Connect the serial plug of the converter to the serial connec-
tion on the back of the interface. (See fig. 1)
3. Connect the USB plug to the USB port on the computer or
USB hub. (See fig. 2)
4. Open DataStudio (version 1.9.8 or later).
Benefits
• The maximum sustained sample rate increases from 500 Hz
to 4000 Hz. Burst mode will still provide a 20,000 Hz sam-
ple rate.
• The frame rate when using the Scope display increases from
about 2 frames/sec to 11 frames/sec. Frame rates will vary
depending on the computer processor speed, available RAM,
and time base selected.
• A complete buffer of logged data can be downloaded to the
computer in about 5 seconds, instead of several minutes.
Included Equipment Part Number
USB/Serial Converter CI-6759A
DataStudio Light CI-6883
Other Equipment Required
ScienceWorkshop 500Interface CI-6400
or
ScienceWorkshop 750Interface CI-6450
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USB/Serial Converter
CI-6759A