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PASPORT – Digital AdapterDigital AdapterPS-2159RelayCI-6462A Required for counting and timing sensorsA Allows Digital ScienceWorkshop Sensors to be used withPASPORT InterfacesThe Digital Adapter is required when photogates, timing and countingsensors are used with any PASPORT interface*. Each DigitalAdapter accommodates two sensors at once. Each port on theDigital Adapter automatically “senses” a connection and initiates aselection of pre-configured or user-defined options. Several DigitalAdapters can be used simultaneously when required. See next pagefor a list of counting/timing sensors which require a Digital Adapter.DataStudio 1.9.5 or later is required to use the Digital Adapter.*Xplorer must be connected to a computer to measure calibratedvalues.Specifications and Special Features2 µs resolution for counting and timing1 µs resolution for motion sensingTwo 1/4” stereo phone jacksA Single-Pole Double-Throw SwitchA Activated by DataStudio or Xplorer GLXA For Sense and Control ProjectsThis relay is a single-pole double-throw switch that is controlledby DataStudio or an Xplorer GLX. It acts as a switch to turn equipmenton or off in sense and control experiments. Some applicationsinclude: Turning off a fan cart when it reaches a certain speed, turningon a lamp when the chicken’s cage gets too cold, or turning ona motor when a condition is met.The relay plugs into a PASPORT interface with a Digital Adapterusing a ¼” stereo phone plug. The device to be controlled is connectedto two of three banana jacks on the front of the relay: Onejack is the common, one jack is for a normally open connection, andthe third jack is for a normally closed connection.There is a push-button for manually activating the relay to test yourconnection. An LED indicates when the relay is activated.The Xplorer GLX controls theRelay to turn a light on whenthe temperature sensor abovethe bulb reads less than 25 °C.Shown in use with EM-8678 Charge/Discharge Circuit.The Digital Adapterand an Xplorer areused here with thePhotogate and TapeSet to investigate thethrowing of a tennisball.The above calculation means the relay which isplugged into the first jack on the Digital Adapterthat is plugged into Port #1 on the GLX will beactivated when the condition of temperatureless than 25 °C has been met.SpecificationsThe calculator on theGLX is used to definethe conditions whichactivate the Relay.Order Information:Digital.Adapter....................................................................PS-2159. .Also shown:Xplorer ..........................................................................................PS-2000 p. 18Photogate Head .................................................................ME-9498A p. 37Photogate Tape Set ........................................................ME-6664 p. 383630V, 5A maximum1.7 m long cord10 cm x 7 cm x 3 cmOrder Information:Relay.......................................................................................................................................CI-6462.Required:Digital Adapter ..........................................................................................................PS-2159www.pasco.com