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Troubleshooting

Technical Support

Before you call PASCO technical support, have the apparatus 
and this user's guide available. Please note the following:

DataStudio/ImagiProbe version;

Product name and model number;

Approximate age of the product;

Detailed description of the problem/sequence of events 
required to duplicate the problem.

For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:

Problem

Solution

Sensor interface drops 
connection

1. You may be out of range. 
Move the computer closer to 
the sensor interface and try to 
reconnect.
2. Battery may be low. 
Recharge.

Software does not see sensor 
interface

1. Check interface is powered 
on; 
2. Confirm interface is within 
range; 
3. Make sure interface isn't 
already  connected to another 
computer (see Status LEDs 
table).
4. (Windows) ensure the COM 
port in the DataStudio Setup 
window matches the COM port 
your computer designated for 
the interface.

Software does not see sensor 
attached to sensor interface

1. Confirm you are connected 
to sensor interface; 
2. Make sure sensor is firmly 
connected to sensor interface; 
3. Turn interface off and back 
on. (You will need to 
reconnect).

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Phone:

916-786-3800 (worldwide)
800-772-8700 (U.S)

Fax:

(916) 786-7565

Web:

www.pasco.com

Email:

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for PASPORT AirLink SI

Page 1: ...rol Panel As an alternative follow the installation instructions supplied with the module Powering the PASPORT AirLink SI Use the AC adapter to charge the battery in the PASPORT Air Link SI To use charger select the correct blades for your region and snap them into place To replace the blades pull down on the release and remove the blades AC adapter spec ifications AC DC direct plug in switching p...

Page 2: ...Because the sensor interface communicates with the computer wirelessly it does not physically connect to the computer Instead you set up a wireless connection to the sensor inter face in software Note If you have a Palm handheld see the ImagiProbe instruction sheet for directions on establishing a wireless con nection to the interface You can connect to only one interface at a time Once you con ne...

Page 3: ...elect the AirLink SI from the list of Blue tooth devices and click Next When the Device Wizard asks for a passkey enter 1234 When the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard is fin ished make a note of the Outgoing COM port num ber for the Air Link SI You will need to enter the COM port num ber in the Data Studio Choose Interface dialog see below Windows XP SP2 with the Toshiba Driver For some PC s with Windo...

Page 4: ... toolbar and select Choose Interface From the Experiment menu click Change Interface Choose a different PASPORT AirLink SI from the popup menu Macintosh or enter a different COM port number without spaces Windows Disabling PASPORT AirLink SI Connections In the Choose Interface dialog either choose a non PASPORT interface or choose None from the AirLink SI menu To re enable a connection for future ...

Page 5: ... reconnect 2 Battery may be low Recharge Software does not see sensor interface 1 Check interface is powered on 2 Confirm interface is within range 3 Make sure interface isn t already connected to another computer see Status LEDs table 4 Windows ensure the COM port in the DataStudio Setup window matches the COM port your computer designated for the interface Software does not see sensor attached t...

Page 6: ...t autho rized by PASCO scientific could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product Responsible party FCC matters only David Stogner PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA USA 95747 7100 High Risk Activities Warning Connect only approved sensors to the sensor interface Connecting unap proved devices could void your warranty or result in shock or injury B...

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