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UI-5001
550 Universal Interface
To use 550 OUTPUT as a Signal Generator for a Circuit (or Other Device):
A. Connect the Interface
1.
Insert a banana plug patch cord into the ground port
(
)
on the interface, and connect the other end
of the cord to the ground on the circuit board (or other device).
2.
Insert a banana plug patch cord into the signal generator port
(
)
and connect the other end of the
cord to the positive lead on the circuit board (or other device).
B. Setup the Signal Generator
• Use the PASCO Data Collection software to set up the Signal Generator.
Refer to the Online Help and User’s Guide for the software for information about setting controls for
Signal Generator functions such as
:
• Controls for functions such as Frequency, Amplitude, Voltage Offset, and Voltage Limit may be
adjusted in more than one way.
Hints for Help
• Use the Help menu to access the PASCO Capstone Help for detailed information about PASCO
Capstone and the features of the Controls, Displays, Tools, palettes, and panels.
• Hover the cursor over an item to see its Tool Tip.
• Right-click on an item to see its contextual menu.
• In SPARKvue, touch the Help icon to open the SPARKvue User’s Guide (Online Help System) for
more information about the software
Waveform
Voltage Offset
Sweep Type
Voltage Limit
Frequency
Current Limit
Amplitude
On, Off, Auto