General Operation Requirements and Setup
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ScienceWorkshop
digital sensors with stereo phono plugs connect into the
DIGITAL
ports labeled
1
and
2
on the interface.
Extender Cables
If you need extra distance between
the sensor and the 550 Universal
Interface, use an extender cable such
as the UI-5218 8 pin 1.8 m DIN
Extender Cable, the PS-2500
PASPORT Sensor Extension Cable,
or the PI-8117 Phono Jack Extender
Cable.
Please note that the 8-Pin DIN Cable Assembly that is included with several
ScienceWorkshop
sensors
such as the CI-6504A Light Sensor can also be used as an extension cable.
DO NOT connect more than one extender cable between a sensor and the 550 Universal Interface.
Connect the sensor directly to the interface or, at most, through one extender cable to the interface.
Using the 550 Interface as a Signal Generator
OUTPUT Ports – Front Panel
The PASCO 550 Universal Interface has a pair of signal output ports on its
front panel. Each port is a four millimeter (4 mm) banana jack port. The
ports can provide ±8 volts at up to 400 milliamp (or 3.2 watts) for a variety
of waveforms (sine, square, triangle, positive and negative ramps) or
direct current (DC) if needed. The output frequency range for the
waveforms is 0.001 hertz to 100,000 hertz (100 kHz) with a resolution of
0.001 Hz (1 mHz). The output has over-current detection, selectable
voltage limiting, and selectable DC offset. In PASCO Capstone, the signal
generator also has a frequency sweep function.
The output for the signal generator is controlled by PASCO Data
Collection software (such as Capstone or SPARKvue). The interface can
measure the output voltage and the output current.
0.25 inch
Tip-Ring-Sleeve
Plug
DIN
plugs
PASPORT
plugs
UI-5218 DIN
Extender Cable
PS-2500 PASPORT
Extension Cable
PI-8117 Phono Jack
Extender Cable
OUTPUT Ports