Phys 1 Student Workbook.pdf

Student Workbook Physics Labs with Computers, Vol. 1012-07000A Instructions - Using DataStudioInstructions – Using the Interface and DataStudioThere are several features that make DataStudio a unique and powerful teaching tool for scienceand math. Section #1 covers the mechanics of the interface. Section #2 covers setting up anexperiment with the software. Section #3 covers data analysis in more detail.Hint: Working at a computer with DataStudio up and running while reading these instructionswill bring a “hands-on” experience to the user and enhance the learning process.Section # 1: ScienceWorkshop 500 InterfaceData Logging with the ScienceWorkshop 500 Interface BoxIf you want to disconnect the interface box and use it for data logging, be sure to install four AAbatteries in the bottom of the interface.After you have set up an experimentin DataStudio, click the ‘Logging’button in the Experiment Setupwindow in the software. Follow theinstructions about saving yourexperiment. Disconnect the interfacefrom the computer and the powersupply. (Make sure that the switch onthe back of the interface is in the ONposition.)After you have disconnected forlogging, use the LOG button whenyou want to record data. Press theLog button once to begin datacollection, and press it a second timeto end that data run. Repeat thisData LoggingInstructionsLOG Button500 scientificsequence to collect more sets of data points that will be called RUN #2, RUN #3, etcCaution: In the remote data logging mode, the ON switch at the back of the box must remainon at all times. Loss of power will result in loss of data.After you have collected data, reconnect the interface to the computer and the power supply.Click the ‘Connect’ button in the Experiment Setup window in the software. Your data willdownload automatically.The green LED (light-emitting diode) on the front of the interface box indicates themode of the interface box. A green light indicates that the power is ON. When you disconnectthe interface for remote data logging the light will flash slowly when in the sleep mode andrapidly when you are collecting data. (Refer to the label on the top of the interface for details).The Analog Channels allow up to three analog sensors to be plugged into the 500 interface.You can plug in an analog sensor’s DIN plug in only one way. The Force Sensor is an exampleof an analog sensor.The Digital Channels allow one or two digital sensors to be plugged into the 500 interface.The Photogate and Motion Sensor are examples of digital sensors. For example, you can connecttwo Photogates or one Motion Sensor to a 500 interface.PASCOInterfacescientific300PASCODigital Channels1 and 2ANALOG CHANNELSScience W orkshop DATA LOGGING INSTRUCTIONSScienceWorkshopInterfaceAnalog ChannelsA, B, and C© 1999 PASCO scientific A - 3