Instruction Manual

850 Universal Interface 012-12355A Model No. UI-5000
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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.................................................................................5
B. Connecting the 850 Universal Interface to Your Computer......................................................5
C. Starting the 850 Universal Interface..........................................................................................6
D. Plugging a Sensor into the 850 Universal Interface..................................................................6
E. Changing Interfaces Between Experiments...............................................................................6
Using the Interface with PASCO Capstone Software ............................. 7
A, Setup..........................................................................................................................................8
B. Displays.....................................................................................................................................9
C. Collect Data - the Controls Palette..........................................................................................11
D. More Information About PASCO Capstone ...........................................................................11
Using the 850 Interface as a Signal Generator...................................... 12
A. Connect the Interface ..............................................................................................................12
B. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Output 1................................................................................13
C. Signal Generator Controls: 850 Outputs 2 and 3 ....................................................................15
D. Set up an Example Output Signal ...........................................................................................16
E. View the Output Signal in a Capstone Display.......................................................................16
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Specifications......................................................................19
Appendix B: Electromagnetic Compliance.............................................21
Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions .............................................22
Technical Support.....................................................................................24
Warranty, Copyright and Trademark Information ..................................24
Product End of Life Disposal Information ..............................................24