PASCO PASPort Xplorer PS-2000 User manual

PS-2000
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Minus button
Plus button
QUICK REFERENCE
Check button
Start/Stop button
Power button
Display button
LED (Light
Emitting
Diode) light
LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display)
screen
LED light (above the Start button) flashes to
indicate Xplorer is storing data.
Cursors select the field for editing.
Xplorer is automatically taking regular,
timed measurements (sample rate method).
Xplorer is waiting for you to tell it when to
take a measurement (manual sampling).
Xplorer is taking a condition-dependent
measurement (“smart” sampling method).
Tab button
Function
Indicator *
(See also -- back inside cover)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*Indicators 3-5 above flash in upper right corner of LCD.
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QUICK REFERENCE (See also -- front inside cover)
4. Sampling Method - provides 3
sampling options (sample rate,
manual sampling, smart sampling)
5. Data Memory - indicates used
and available memory
6. Data Review - for reviewing
stored data sets
Main Display Modes (vary with settings and sensor)
Press to change the display mode to the next display in
the sequence or exit out of any submenu. Repeatedly press-
ing cycles through the main display modes.
Temperature
23.7°C
10/5/2000
01:14:25 PM
Battery
E********--F
Sample Rate
10 samples/s
Data Memory
3 sets 73% Full
Review Set #1
Temperature
Calibrate
Temperature °C
1. Sensor Value - shows a
measurement; name and units
change with specific sensor
2. Date/Time - for clocking and
tracking measurements
3. Battery Life - shows life
remaining for alkaline batteries
7. Calibration - for calibrating an
attached sensor; display is unique
for each sensor
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012-07784C
Printed in U.S.A.
©copyright 2001
PASCO scientific
All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 3
SETUP
Inserting Batteries ..........................................................4
Installing DataStudioTM .................................................5
Connecting Xplorer to a Computer ................................6
Connecting Xplorer(s) to a USB hub .............................7
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Xplorer Buttons..............................................................8
Turning Xplorer On/Off.................................................9
Setting the Date and Time............................................10
Measuring with Xplorer...............................................11
Plugging in a Sensor ....................................................12
Retrieving Stored Data with DataStudio......................12
DISPLAYS
Main Display Modes............................................... 13-14
Changing the Display Mode .........................................15
MEASUREMENT OPTIONS AND SAMPLING
Changing the Sensor Measurement..............................16
Changing the Sensor Units...........................................17
Sampling Measurement Options..................................18
Changing the Sampling Method ..................................18
Sample Rate Measurement Method .............................19
-Measuring with the Sample Rate Method ................20
-Reasons for Changing the Sampling Rate.......... 20-21
-Changing the Sampling Rate/Unit............................22
Manual Sampling Measurement Method ....................23

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
MEASUREMENT/SAMPLING OPTIONS (CONT.)
-Measuring with Manual Sampling....................23-24
-Switching Sensors during Manual Sampling.........25
Smart Sampling Method ...........................................25
-Measuring with Smart Sampling ............................26
-Smart Sampling Level............................................26
-Changing the Smart Sampling Level .....................27
-Smart Sampled Data in DataStudio........................27
DATA SET REVIEW/DELETION
Reviewing Data Sets...............................................28
Changing Units in Data Set Review .......................29
Data Set Numbering ...............................................30
Deleting Data Sets ..................................................30
Calibration.................. ............................................31
Resetting/Clearing Sensor Memory .......................32
DATA RETRIEVAL AND DATASTUDIO
Using Xplorer with DataStudio ................................33
Retrieving Stored Data into DataStudio....................34
Merging Data Sets from Multiple Xplorers .........35-36
BATTERY LIFE AND MEMORY
Maximizing Battery Life .................................... 37-38
Maximizing Data Memory ................................. 38-39
TECHNICAL ISSUES AND SUPPORT
Troubleshooting.........................................................40
Technical Support..................................................... 41
WARRANTY ..................................................................42

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Equipment
The PS-2000 Xplorer comes with the following:
a) USB A-B cable (1)
b) AA batteries (2)
c) DataStudio Lite CD (1)
d) Zip-sealed vinyl bag for protecting Xplorer from harsh
chemicals and water. (Save the bag for storing Xplorer
when not in use.) (1)
e) Lanyard (1)
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Inserting Batteries
Away from the computer, Xplorer requires two AA batter-
ies for power. When connected to a computer, Xplorer is
powered by the USB connection.
1. Turn Xplorer face down and open the battery door on
the back.
2. Push the tab on the battery door to the left and lift the
door free from the rest of the case. [Note: Insert the
batteries in the correct orientation in the back com-
partment (See Figure 1)].
3. To replace the battery door, place the two small tabs
on the door into the two holes in the case. Gently
press down on the right side of the door until the latch
tab clicks into place.
Figure 1

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Installing DataStudio
With its data memory and a built-in LCD display, Xplorer
can measure, display, and store data in the field. For dis-
playing and analyzing data sets in a graphical display, a
computer is essential. For display and analysis, Xplorer
works with DataStudioTM software on your PC or Macin-
tosh.
Xplorer comes with a copy of DataStudio Lite, a special
configuration of DataStudio with the essential features for
retrieving and displaying data from Xplorer. If you pur-
chased the full DataStudio (with more extensive display
and analysis capabilities), you will enter the license key
that came with the purchase. You must use version 1.6 or
later of DataStudio software with Xplorer.
To install DataStudio software:
1. Place the disk into your CD drive. If the installer does
not launch automatically, choose “Run” from the
“Start” menu and enter “D:\SETUP.EXE,” where “D”
is the letter of your CD drive.
YOU MUST INSTALL DATASTUDIO SOFTWARE
BEFORE CONNECTING XPLORER TO THE COM-
PUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME. (If you plug the Xplorer
in first, the computer does not recognize it and asks you for
driver information. Cancel all dialogs that appear, unplug
Xplorer, and install DataStudio software before reconnect-
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Connecting Xplorer to a Computer
Xplorer connects to your PC or Macintosh with a standard
USB A-B cable. Xplorer automatically turns on when
connected to a computer’s USB port. When you connect
Xplorer to the computer, DataStudio launches if Xplorer
has stored data or a sensor connected.
To connect Xplorer to a computer:
1. Plug the “square” end of the USB cable to Xplorer.
2. Plug the “flat” end of the USB cable into the USB port
on your computer. (You can also use Xplorer with a
USB hub.)
If you installed additional software, such as Workbook
software, a dialog appears and asks you how you want to
use Xplorer.
USB symbol
Figure 2