The 850 Universal Interface…

850 Universal Interface shown actual size.

PowerUSB 2.0

4 Photogate PortsDigital sensors such as Photogates and Time-of-Flight plug directly into the 850 Interface. No Digital Adapters required!• Compatible with all ScienceWorkshop®

digital sensors• Sensor Connect Detection

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4 Analog PortsFor use with all analog ScienceWorkshop sensors, such as Voltage, Force, and Sound.• Measurement Range: ±20 V differential input• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ• Input Protection: ±250 V continuous• Selectable Voltage Gain: X1, X10, X100, X1000• Resolution: 14-bit, 0.01 mV(Not for use with CI-6552A Power Amplifier)

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• Waveforms: sine, triangle, variable duty-cycle square wave, positive and negative ramps, DC

• Frequency Range: 0.001 Hz to 100 kHz; 1 mHz resolution• Amplitude Range: ±15 V; Resolution: 7.3 mV, 12-bit DAC.• Max Output Current: 1A at 15 V, over-current detection• Selectable Short-Circuit Current Limit: 1.5A, 1.1A, 0.55A• Selectable Voltage Limit• Selectable DC Offset • Frequency Sweep Function• Measure Output Current

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Dual Independent High Frequency Function GeneratorsIndependent control of frequency, waveform, and amplitude.• Waveforms: sine, triangle, variable duty-cycle square wave, positive and negative ramps, DC

• Frequency Range: 0.001 Hz to 500 kHz; 1 mHz resolution• Amplitude Range: ±10 V • Resolution: 5 mV, 12-bit DAC. • Max Output Current: 50 mA at 10 V

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850 Power Adapter: 20 VDC, 6AComputer Connection: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)External Trigger Input/Output: BNC Jack • Synchronize multiple 850s. • Signal direction controlled by software • 3.3 V TTL, 51 Ω • ESD Protection44-Pin Expansion Port:For connecting future accessories to control and monitor a variety of new devices such as stepper motors and circuit boards. • Access to the 3 Signal Generators • 8 Additional Digital I/O Pins • 3 Additional Analog Differential Inputs (±10 V) • High Speed PASPORT Channel for Self-Identification of Plug-in Modules • Power Sources: +5 V @ 500 mA, ±12 V @ ± 300 mA

Back-Panel Features of 850 Universal Interface

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••••• 4 PASPORT™ Sensor Ports

Compatible with PASCO’s complete line of more than 70 PASPORT sensors.• Sample rates depend on sensors.• Sample rate of the ports can be greater than 1000 Hz.••

Trigger BNC

44-Pin Expansion Port

High Speed Sampling

Simultaneously measure voltages on two channels with sample rates

of 10 MHz. Measure voltages on four channels at 1 MHz.

Sound

Projectile Motion

Driven Harmonic Motion

15 Watt Function Generator

To learn more, go to www.pasco.com/850 • +1-916-786-3800

It’s ideal for the student lab!Rugged DesignIt’s hard to imagine any normal use that would damage the 850. Analog inputs are protected up to ±300 volts. Outputs and power supplies are short-circuit proof. And, of course, the 850 is protected by PASCO’s five-year warranty.

Fully Compatible & ExpandableThe 850 accepts all PASCO sensors (“black” and “blue” series), and PASCO Capstone works with all PASCO USB interfaces. And the expansion port on the back panel provides full expandability for the future.

An Incredible Value The 850 and PASCO Capstone are the greatest value for instrumentation in the student lab. When connected to your computer, the 850 becomes a digital multimeter; a 500 kHz dual trace oscilloscope; a 100 kHz power function generator (drives speakers and mechanical drivers); dual function generators (for studying interference, beats, etc.); a nuclear counter, etc. And with over 120 compatible PASCO sensors, your students have the instrumentation you need for almost any experiment.

10 MHz Sampling!

Order Information:850 Universal Interface ...................................................... UI-5000

Introducing PASCO’s all new data collection and analysis software:

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Whether you want your students to explore and create lab write-ups on their own or you want to tailor a lab write-up with very specific instructions, PASCO Capstone™ has the power and flexibility to meet the needs of your lab.

With the Flexibility to Accommodate Different Teaching and Learning Styles

• EZ-Layout Technology: Easily create and formatelectronic workbook pages.

• Customize Each Page: Set sample rates andconfigure tool palettes individually for each page.

• Undo/Redo: The ability to undo/redo every action takes all the fear out of trying out new features. Simply undo if you don’t like the result of your action.

• Simple to Use Tables: Add, subtract, and rearrange columns, and insert calculated columns, all with a click of a tool button.

• Manually Sampled Data: Click in any cell in a table in any order and the live sensor value is displayed and is recorded when you click the “Keep” button.

• Replay Data: Review the data at slow, normal, or fast speed.

• Video Capture and Synching to Data: Record video from a webcam controlled directly by the program so clicking the Record button starts both data collection and video recording. Easy to synch data to video and replay together at various speeds.

PASCO 850 Universal Interface and PASCO Capstone Software

• Calibration Wizard Reduces Confusion: Studentsare guided step-by-step through the calibration process.

• Photogate Timer Setup Wizard: Diagrams of photogate configurations help students visualize what will be timed.

• Zoom in on FFT: PASCO Capstone™ allows you tosee more detail in a selected frequency range (such as 511 Hz to 513 Hz), so you can determine exactly which frequency is dominant.

• Compatible with All PASCO USB Interfaces:ScienceWorkshop USB 500, 750, all PASPORT Interfaces including Xplorer GLX, SPARK Science Learning System™, and the new 850 Universal Interface.

• Open Legacy DataStudio® Files: Use and improve your existing DataStudio files.

Display Palette

Click and drag displays

onto page

GraphOscilloscope

FFTDigitsMeterTableText

PictureVideo

Create Multiple

Pages Customize each page

to the tasks performed

PASCO CapstoneAll new data collection and analysis software

Sampling BarSet Sample Rates for each Sensor, Record, Playback, Manual Sampling, Delete Runs

Tools Slide OpenHardware SetupData SummaryCalibrationCalculatorSignal GeneratorPhotogate TimerSetup

However, technology, user interfaces, and applications have changed dramatically since then. Now it’s time for a totally new software program, PASCO Capstone, together with our new interface, the 850.

In 2000 PASCO introduced a new software program for data acquisition, display, and analysis called DataStudio®. In the last 12 years, tens of thousands of schools made this software the standard in the science lab.

Mac version coming this summer.

Introducing…

10 MHz Sampling!

Order Information:PASCO Capstone™ Site License ............................... UI-5400PASCO Capstone™ Single User License ........... UI-5401

To learn more and get a 60-day free trial, go to www.pasco.com/capstone • +1-916-786-3800