Users' Guide User guide

6 Overview of the GLX
To stop data recording, press again.
You have just collected and graphed a run of temperature data. To collect addi-
tional data runs, press again.
There are several different ways to collect data with the GLX. This is the sim-
plest and most common. See “F1 Mode” on page 57 for other options. You
can find a complete description of the Graph display starting on page 13.
Overview of the GLX
The example above represents just a small part of the GLX’s capabilities. This
overview will outline some of the set-up options to customize your GLX and pre-
pare it for an activity; then (starting on page 9) survey the GLX’s Home Screen
as a gateway to the entire GLX environment.
Equipment Set-up Options
Power Source Whenever possible, it is a good idea to use the GLX connected
to the AC power supply. For maximum operating time on battery power, first
connect the GLX to AC power for at least 14 hours, or until the Battery Gauge
indicates a full charge.
1
Power On The power turns on automatically when you plug in the AC adapter.
If the GLX is running on batteries, or if the AC adapter is already connected,
push and hold the power button ( ) for about 1 second to turn it on.
By default, the GLX is set to start with a new data file; however, if the Startup
Action of the GLX has been set to “Open Last Experiment,” it will automatically
open the most recently saved file. See page 86 for more information.
Back Light To turn on the screen’s back light, press and hold while you
press .
2
Screen Contrast There are 21 levels of screen contrast. Push and hold ,
then use the up and down arrow keys ( ) to adjust the contrast to a comfortable
level.
Language In its factory configuration, the GLX is set up to operate in English.
If you would like to change the language, refer to “Settings Screen” on page 85.
PASPORT Sensors Connect up to four PASPORT sensors to the main ports
on top of the GLX.
In some cases, the GLX may automatically launch the Graph or other display
when you plug in a sensor. See “Sensor Auto-Display” on page 86 for more
information about this feature.
Temperature Probes Connect the included fast-response probes or other
PASCO temperature probes to the two temperature ports on the left side of the
GLX. The range is -10 to +70 °C with fast-response probes, or -10 to +135 °C
with stainless steel probes.
Voltage Probe Connect the included voltage probe to the voltage port on the
left side of the GLX to measure voltages between -10 and +10 V. The voltage
probe should be connected to voltage sources only when it is also connected to
1
See “Battery Gauge” on page 11.
2
The backlight and other aspects of the
Xplorer GLX can also be adjusted in the
Settings Screen. See page 85.
Temperature
Probes
Signal
Output
PASPORT
Sensor Ports
Voltage
Probe
Security Cable
Connection Slot