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Instruction Manual

Manual No. 012-08101

ScienceWorkshop

750 Interface (USB)

Model No. CI-7599

Summary of Contents for SCIENCEWORKSHOP 750

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Manual No 012 08101 ScienceWorkshop 750 Interface USB Model No CI 7599 ...

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Page 3: ...e with a Power Amplifier 8 A Setup the CI 6552A Power Amplifier with the Interface 8 B Generate Signals from within DataStudio 8 C View the Amplified Signals in DataStudio 9 D View the Voltage or Current in DataStudio 9 Troubleshooting 10 Appendix A Specifications 11 12 Appendix B Electromagnetic Compliance 13 Appendix C Frequently Asked Questions 14 16 Appendix D Theory of Operation 17 19 Flash M...

Page 4: ...4 or 540 035 3 USB cable 1 514 016 Additional Equipment Required USB compatible computer Any PASCO ScienceWorkshop Sensor A sensor with a CI prefix DataStudio software version 1 7 or later CI 6870D or CI 6871D 3 Signal Generator Analog Channels Digital Channels Power Indicator 2 1 Power Switch on back panel Either an analog or digital ScienceWorkshop sensor is required for real time data collectio...

Page 5: ...ASCO 750 USB interface is designed for use with DataStudio version 1 7 or later The 750 USB interface is another option for customers who have computers with USB hardware instead of older computers with SCSI cards and connectors and want to use USB interfaces and connections Note The 750 USB interface is compatible with PASCO ScienceWorkshop sensors The 750 USB will not work with PASPORT sensors T...

Page 6: ...e foot away from the interface For maximum protection keep liquids in closed containers with covers Also during operation do not block the ventilating louvres on the top of the interface box The louvres help prevent the interface from overheating during prolonged use B Connecting the Interface to Your Computer 1 Install DataStudio version 1 7 or later on your computer 2 Connect one end of the USB ...

Page 7: ...ys list double click on any of the displays to open a display 5 To collect some data click the Start button on the main toolbar Result Data appears in real time in the display 6 To stop collecting data go to the main toolbar and click the Stop button E Changing Interfaces Between Experiments If you have both the 750 USB interface and another type of interface connected to your computer simultaneou...

Page 8: ...ic frequency range and amplitude limits see Appendices A Specifications and C subsection Built In Function Generator Amplifier in this manual To use the Interface as a Signal Generator for a Circuit or Other Device 1 Insert a banana plug into the Ground port on the interface and connect the ground lead to the ground on the circuit board or other device 2 Insert a banana plug into the Signal Genera...

Page 9: ...el illuminates A red current overload light comes on whenever the maximum current of 1A is exceeded If this warning light is on the waveform is distorted and you should reduce the output voltage A Set up the CI 6552A Power Amplifier with the Interface 1 Plug the DIN connector of a Power Amplifier into any analog channel on the 750 ScienceWorkshop interface 2 Open DataStudio 3 In the Experiment Set...

Page 10: ... etc and click the Start button D View the Voltage or Current in DataStudio 1 In the setup window double click the Power Amplifier icon 2 When the Sensor Properties dialog box opens click on the Measurement tab In the Measurement dialog box check the Voltage and or Current box 3 To view the voltage In the Data list drag the Voltage icon to an open display i e Graph Digits etc Or To view the curren...

Page 11: ...power connections Also check to ensure you have opened the proper setup window in DataStudio In the Experiment Setup window click the Change button and select SW750 in the Please Choose a Data Source box When you click OK the correct setup window opens I want to collect data with both a 750 USB interface and a PASPORT interface simultaneously DataStudio does not allow you to collect data from mult...

Page 12: ...f the digital channels 3 voltage gain settings on each analog channel 1 10 and 100 Small signal bandwidth up to the ADC 1 MHz for a gain of 1 800 KHz for a gain of 10 and 120 KHz for a gain of 100 input amplifier slew rate 1 2 V µs The actual bandwidth is determined by the sampling rate of the ADC Analog to Digital Conversion 5 input sources for the 12 bit ADC channels A C signal generator analog ...

Page 13: ... 9976 V to 5 0000 V in steps of 2 44 mV Accuracy at the DIN connector 3 6 mV 0 1 full scale Peak to Peak amplitude adjustment ranges for the AC waveform 0 V to 5 V in steps of 2 44 mV AC waveform frequency ranges 1 mHz 0 001 Hz 50 KHz 0 01 Maximum amplified output at the banana jacks about 300 mA at 5 V current limited at 300 mA 12 mA ...

Page 14: ...uired to correct the interference at his own expense The PASCO Model CI 7599 750 ScienceWorkshop Computer Interface has been tested and complies with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89 336 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to electromag...

Page 15: ...itted to the Mac or PC is essentially the same The 750 USB Interface only works with DataStudio software this differs from the 750 SCSI interface which is compatible with the older ScienceWorkshop software How do I know if my computer has a USB port or a SCSI port If your computer has a USB port you will see the USB symbol embossed engraved or printed next to the port on the back of your computer ...

Page 16: ... it matter whether I purchase the 750 SCSI or 750 USB Not really The 750 USB will usually result in lower system cost since a separate SCSI interface card is usually required for most systems using the 750 SCSI Also installation of the SCSI card within the computer and system configuration is more involved than the simple Plug and Play operation of USB For newer computers and operating systems tha...

Page 17: ...face you choose first in DataStudio is the one that has the priority If you select the PASPORT data source in DataStudio using the Please Choose Data Source box that appears when you click the Change button DataStudio will connect to the Xplorer If you select the 750 data source DataStudio will connect to the 750 If the Xplorer has logged data runs or it has a sensor plugged in the PASPORTAL windo...

Page 18: ...the name suggests a differential amplifier amplifies the difference between two signals In this case the output of the amplifer is the difference between the A input and the A input multiplied by a fixed gain that is selectable in DataStudio software at 1 10 or 100 From this point each analog signal A B and C plus other internally generated signals is applied to a device called a multiplexer The m...

Page 19: ...ogrammable Gate Arrays These devices are programmed to perform many digial functions and perform them at very high speeds Sampling Rate The maximum samples rate depends on the channels the user selects for measurement For higher sample rates the interface samples a block of 2000 bytes and then transfers the block Once transfer of bytes to the host begins the interface starts sampling a new block T...

Page 20: ...e from 1 mHz 0 001 Hz to 50 KHz and the peak to peak amplitude can be adjusted from 0 V to 5 V with increments of 2 44 mV The output voltage is calibrated at the factory to null the offset voltage and set the full scale voltage Accessing Analog Output There are two different methods of accessing the analog output signal The first is to connect the test leads to the 750 interface output banana jack...

Page 21: ... Support For assistance with the CI 7599 750 USB Interface or any other PASCO products contact PASCO as follows Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 916 786 3800 FAX 916 786 3292 Web www pasco com Email techsupp pasco com ...

Page 22: ... defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the customer PASCO will repair or replace at its opetion any part of the product which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship The warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use Determination of whether a product failure is the result of a manufacturing defect or ...

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