Instruction Manual 012-12355A *012-12355* PASCO 850 Universal Interface Model No.
850 Universal Interface 012-12355A Model No. UI-5000 Table of Contents Equipment List ........................................................................................... 3 Introduction ................................................................................................ 4 Computer Requirements for the 850 Universal Interface ....................... 4 General Operation Requirements and Setup........................................... 5 A. Operation Requirements and Precautions .........
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface ON/OFF push button/ Input ports for phono power indicator plug sensors Light emitting diode (LED) connection indicator Input ports for DIN plug sensors Output ports (banana jack) for signal generator/power amplifier (up to 15 W) Output ports (BNC) for signal generators (up to 500 mW) Input ports for PASPORT sensors Equipment Included Equipment 1. 850 Universal Interface (UI-5000) 2. AC Adapter, 100-240 V AC to 20 V DC at 6 A (120 W), with power cord 3.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Introduction Interface The PASCO® 850 Universal Interface is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) multi-port data acquisition interface designed for use with any PASCO sensor and PASCO Capstone™ software (available separately). Users can plug a sensor into one of the twelve input ports on the interface, perform the necessary setup in the PASCO Capstone program, and then begin collecting data. PASCO Capstone software records, displays and analyzes the data measured by the sensor.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface PASCO Capstone software can also work with the following ScienceWorkshop USB interfaces, but only with one interface at a time. • 750 ScienceWorkshop USB Interface (CI-7650) • 500 ScienceWorkshop Interface (CI-6400) with the USB/Serial Converter (CI-6759A) Finally, PASCO Capstone software will work with the PI-8127 Function Generator. (Select Instruments from the Sensor Type menu.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 3. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the interface. 4. Connect the AC adapter plug to the power jack on the back of the interface box. Connect the AC adapter power cord to a grounded wall outlet. C. Starting the 850 Universal Interface Power jack 1. On the left front corner of the interface, firmly press and hold the power push button.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface 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 850 Universal Interface. Connect the sensor directly to the interface or, at most, through one extender cable to the interface. Using the Interface with PASCO Capstone Software 1.
50 Universal Interface UI-5000 Refer to the Help menu in the menu bar and the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for more information about the Workbook page and the palettes. A. Setup 1. In the Tools palette, click the Hardware Setup button. The Hardware Setup panel opens with a picture of the attached interface(s). • If the interface automatically recognizes the sensor* that you plugged into one of its inputs, then the sensor’s icon will also appear in the picture with the interface.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface • Click Add Sensor/Instrument to open the dialog window showing Sensor Type and Sensor List. 3. If the sensor you attached to the interface is not in the picture with the interface, then click the input port into which you plugged the sensor. A drop down menu of sensors will appear. Select your sensor from the list of choices and the sensor’s icon will be added to the picture of the interface.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Refer to the Help menu or the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about each of the displays in the Displays palette. Graph Display For example, the Graph display has a Tool bar and other features such as selectable inputs for the vertical and horizontal axes. Hover the cursor over a Tool bar item to see its Tool Tip..
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Graph Appearance Features. Right-click in the plot area of the Graph display to show a menu of choices for the appearance of the plot area of the display Select ‘Plot Area Properties’ to see more choices. Right-click on either axis to see the menu of appearance choices. Select ‘Axis Properties’ to see more choices. C. Collect Data – the Controls Palette 1. Click the Record button at the left end of the Controls palette to begin collecting data.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Using the 850 Interface as a Signal Generator Output Ports – Front Panel The PASCO 850 Universal Interface has three signal output ports on its front panel. Output Port 1 is a signal generator with a built-in power amplifier. It has two 4 millimeter (mm) banana jack ports that can provide ±15 volts at up to 1 amp (or 15 watts) for a variety of waveforms (sine, square, triangle, ramp up, ramp down, etc.) or direct current (DC) if needed.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface B. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Output 1 In the Capstone Signal Generator panel, click the 850 Output 1 drop down menu. The Signal Generator 850 Output 1 panel shows the following controls: Waveform Voltage Offset Sweep Type Voltage Limit Frequency Current Limit Amplitude On, Off, Auto Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about these Signal Generator functions. • Waveform.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Method #2 • Use the Up and Down arrows to increase or decrease the individual digits. Use the Left and Right arrows to select the digit to change. By default, the “ones” (100) digit is selected.. Expression menu Up and Down Left and Right arrows arrows • Each click on the Up or Down arrows increases or decreases the highlighted digit by “1”. • Click the Left arrow to move the selection of the highlighted digit to the left.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface • The Bidirectional Sweep Type starts at the Initial Frequency, moves to the Final Frequency, and returns to the Initial Frequency – repeatedly – while the Signal Generator output is on. • NOTE: The Initial Frequency can be lower or higher than the Final Frequency. C. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Outputs 2 and 3 In the Capstone Signal Generator panel, click the 850 Output 2 drop down menu.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 D. Set Up an Example Output Signal 1. Use the Signal Generator panel to set up an output signal. For this example, leave the Waveform as Sine, and the Sweep Type as Off, but change the Frequency to 1 Hz and the Amplitude to 2 V. 2. Click Auto so the Signal Generator will output the signal while you record data. 3. Click the Setup button in the Tools palette to open the Hardware Setup panel. Output 1 4.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface 6. After ten seconds or so, click Stop to end data recording. Adjust the Graph display as needed. Output Voltage versus Time Hints for Help • Please see the online PASCO Capstone User’s Guide for detailed information about PASCO Capstone and the features of the Controls, Displays, Tools, palettes, and panels. Use the Help menu to access the online User’s Guide. • Hover the cursor over an item to see its Tool Tip. • Right-click on an item to see its contextual menu.
850 Universal Interface Problem 18 UI-5000 Recommendations My computer’s operating system does not recognize the interface and asks for a driver. You must have Capstone version 1.0 software loaded onto your computer. Capstone 1.0 includes a driver (set of software instructions) that allow your computer to communicate with the 850 Universal Interface. Check “Computer Requirements” in this manual to ensure your operating system is compatible with USB devices.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Appendix A: Specifications 850 Universal Interface Description Power: 100-240 V AC to 20 V DC at 6 A, 2.1 mm jack Computer Connection: Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 high speed (480 Mbps); does not use any bus power PASPORT Input Channels: Four PASPORT connections support all PASPORT sensors. Each port can supply up to 150 mA at 5 V.
850 Universal Interface 20 UI-5000 Voltage Output, 15 watt (W): Amplitude range: ± 15 V with 7.3 mV resolution,12bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). Maximum output current: 1 A with over-current detection. Selectable current limits: 1.5 A, 1.1 A, and 0.55 A. Frequency range: 0.001 to 100,000 Hz with 0.001 Hz resolution. Voltage offset: ± 15 V, sum of output plus offset is less than or equal to ± 15 V. Waveforms: sine, triangle, variable duty cycle square, positive ramp, negative ramp, DC.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface Appendix B: Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Appendix C: Freq uently Asked Questions What is the 850 Universal Interface? The PASCO 850 Universal Interface is designed to meet the needs of those users who want to use any of the PASCO sensors in any combination at the same time. The interface has twelve input ports, three output ports, a trigger In/Out port, and a special input/output port that is userdefinable.
UI-5000 850 Universal Interface If I have the 850 Universal Interface and some PASPORT interfaces connected at the same time, which interface would be recognized first and have priority? PASCO Capstone software would give equal recognition to all PASPORT interfaces and the Select Measurement Menu in a Capstone display will list all of the sensors for all the recognized interfaces.
850 Universal Interface UI-5000 Technical Support For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at: 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: support@pasco.com For the latest information about this product or the latest revision of the Instruction Manual, visit the PASCO web site and enter UI-5000 in the Search window.
