Pasco Spark lxi User manual

Quick Start Guide

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SPARK LXi Datalogger

PS-3600

800-772-8700 (US) +1 916 462 8384

www.pasco.com [email protected]

Ruggedized Case

Screen

9.6”(24 cm)

diagonal

1280 by 800p

Front Camera Port

Home Button

Earphone Port

PASPORT Input 2

PASPORT Input 1

USB-A Communication Port

VOLTAGE INPUT

(±10V MAX)

Interface

ON/OFF Button

Micro USB

Charging

Port

Temperature

Probe Port

Interface Battery

Status LED ON/OFF Button

Volume Control

USB Charger with

Micro USB-B to

USB-A Cable

Interface View

Side View

Microphone

Rear

Camera

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What’s Included

Software updates are available from the PASCO App Store.

SPARK LXi Datalogger

The SPARK LXi is a combination datalogging device and interface with a ruggedized cover. It blends PASCO probeware

with PASCO data collection and analysis software programs: SPARKvue, Spectrometry, and MatchGraph! plus PASCO’s

classroom management solution: Lab Manager. The SPARK LXi features two PASPORT input ports as well as ports for the

included temperature probe and voltage probe. The USB-A Communication Port allows USB devices such as thumb drives

to be connected.

See www.pasco.com/SPARKLX for more information.

Charging and Power Requirements:

The SPARK LXi screen and interface are powered independently to conserve power when not using the interface

•Charging: To charge both the SPARK LXi screen and the interface, connect the USB charger to the Micro USB port on

the interface using the Micro USB cable. Initial charging time may be three hours or longer depending on the power

source and the condition of the batteries.

• Screen Power and Status: To turn the screen on, press and hold the screen ON/OFF button until graphics appear on

the screen. After a few moments you will see the PASCO SPARK LX/LXi “Home Screen”. To turn the screen off, press

and hold the ON/OFF button until the “Power Off” and “Restart” buttons appear and then select the desired option.

Battery status for the screen is available in the notification area at the top of the screen, or from Settings->Device

Management->Battery.

SPARK LXi Datalogger (PS-3600)

Voltage Probe (PS-2165)

Fast Response Temperature Probe (PS-2135)

USB Charger with Micro USB Cable

SPARK LXi Data Collection Software PASCO Lab Manager Software PASCO App Store

SPARKvue Spectrometry MatchGraph! Lab Manager - Student Lab Manager - Teacher PASCO App Store

Recommended Items

• Any PASCO Wireless Sensor • Any PASCO PASPORT Sensor • PASCO Spectrometer (PS-2600)

Fast Response Temperature Probe Voltage Probe

Charging Status LED Color

Charging Yellow

Charged Green

Needs Charging Red

ON/OFF Button

Status LED

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• PASPORT Interface ON/OFF Button and LED Indicator: To turn the interface on, press the Interface ON/OFF button.

To turn the interface off, press and hold the ON/OFF button. The interface stays awake when the data collection

software is being used, and puts itself to sleep after a period of inactivity.

Setting Up the SPARK LX/LXi

Press the Help icon on the Home Screen and refer to the Onboard help system for help with the following topics:

Setting Up WiFi for Use with PASCO Lab Manager

• All devices must be connected to the same wi-fi network.

• “Broadcast packets” must be enabled on the wi-fi network. This setting may need to be enabled by your

network administrator. Refer to the Onboard help for network settings.

Connecting Sensors

Wireless - Connect to the device wirelessly through the PASCO Data Collection Software.

PASPORT - Plug a PASPORT Sensor into one or both of the PASPORT Input Ports. The PASCO

software will automatically identify the sensor.

If PASPORT sensors are not detected by the device, press the interface ON/OFF button and verify that the

interface LED blinks green (interface is awake).

•Voltage Probe - Plug the Voltage Probe into the Voltage Input Port.

•Fast Response Temperature Probe - Plug the probe into the Temperature Probe Port.

Desired Outcome ON/OFF Button Action LED Behavior

Turn Interface ON Press the ON/OFF Button Red->Yellow->Green->OFF

Turn Interface OFF Press and HOLD the ON/OFF Button Green Blink (3 times)->Red

Awaken the interface Press the ON/OFF Button Green Blink one time

Confirm that it is ON Briefly press the ON/OFF Button Green Blink two times

•Configuring the Desktop •Datalogger’s Design and Default Settings

•Lab Manager Teacher •Lab Manager Student

•PASCO Applications •SPARK LXi Interface

PASPORT

Sensor

PASPORT

Sensor Plug

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Technical Support

For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at:

The Quick Start Guide may be updated periodically. For the latest revision of this Quick Start Guide, visit the PASCO Web

site at

www.pasco.com/manuals

and enter the product number, PS-3600, in the text window.

Limited Warranty

For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. For more information visit www.pasco.com/legal.

of any part of this manual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms, and are not sold for profit. Reproduction under

any other circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scientific, is prohibited. Revised 06/05/2018.

Trademarks

PASCO, PASCO scientific, PASCO Capstone, PASPORT, and SPARKvue are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO scientific, in the United

States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify,

products or services of their respective owners. For more information visit www.pasco.com/legal.

FCC Statement

This Class A digital device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable EU Directives.

Product End of Life Disposal Instructions:

This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic

equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and the

environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service, or the place

where you purchased the product.

The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) symbol (to the right) and on the product or its packaging

indicates that this product must not be disposed of in a standard waste container.

Battery Disposal Instructions:

Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the environment and human health. Batteries should be collected separately

for recycling, and recycled at a local hazardous material disposal location adhering to your country and local government regulations.

To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service, or the product

representative.

The Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) rechargeable battery used in the Interface and the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) rechargeable battery used in the screen device are

marked with the International symbols to indicate the need for the separate collection and recycling of batteries.

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.

Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Web: www.pasco.com

Phone: +1 916 462 8384 (worldwide)

800-772-8700 (U.S.)

Email: [email protected]

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