2016 Physics and Engineering Catalog

Wireless Smart
Dynamics Cart

Measure position, velocity,

acceleration, and force
wirelessly with or without a track!

PASCO Interfaces
Use an interface to connect sensors to your computers or mobile devices running
PASCO software.

AirLink

Connect one PASPORT sensor via bluetooth or

through a USB connection. USB cable included.

PS-3200

The all new AirLink is the most cost

effective way to connect sensors.

INTERFACES & SOFTWARE

Interfaces

AirLink ..........................................................................PS-3200

SPARKlink Air
PS-2011
Connect two PASPORT sensors via Bluetooth or through
a USB connection. Also includes dedicated ports for the
included temperature and voltage probes. USB cable included.

SPARKLink Air ............................................................PS-2011

550 Universal Interface

UI-5001

The 550 Universal Interface is fast, flexible and powerful

while staying affordable. The 550 has half the ports and
many of the great features of our 850 Universal Interface
in a smaller package with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

550 Universal Interface .............................................UI-5001

850 Universal Interface

UI-5000
The 850 Universal Interface is the most powerful science
education lab interface in the world, with the most ports,
highest sampling rates, and the most powerful functionality
and future expandability. It can also replace several pieces of
lab instrumentation, which represents great value.

850 Universal Interface .............................................UI-5000

800.772.8700 (inside US)

916.786.3800 (outside US)

INTERFACES & SOFTWARE

PASCO Interfaces

Interface Comparison

Compare the features and capabilities and see which interface works best in your lab.

AirLink
PS-3200

SPARKlink Air
PS-2011

550 Universal Interface

UI-5001

850 Universal Interface

UI-5000

PASPORT ports

Analog Inputs

2 (10 V, optional gain

voltage 10x, 100x)

4 (20 V, optional gain

voltage 10x, 100x, 1000x)

Digital inputs

Connects via USB

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Connects via Bluetooth

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Rechargeable battery for

cordless operation

Yes

Yes

No (AC adapter only)

No (AC adapter only)

Works with PASCO Capstone

Software

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Works with SPARKvue Software

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Accepts PASPORT Sensors

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Accepts ScienceWorkshop Sensors

No*

No*

Yes

Yes

Maximum Sampling Rate

Sensor dependent
<1000 Hz

Sensor dependent
<1000 Hz

Up to 2 MHz on
one channel

10 MHz on
two channels
simultaneously

Signal Generator

N/A

N/A

8 V, at 400 mA,
DC to 100 kHz

#1 15 V at 1 A,
DC to 100 kHz
#2 & #3 10 V at 50 mA
DC to 500 kHz,
independent

Included items

USB Cable

AC adapter, USB cable,

fast response temperature
probe,voltage probe

USB cable,
Power supply

USB cable,
Power Supply

Expansion Port

No

No

No

44-Pin port with

voltage outputs,
analog inputs,
and digital I/O channels

* The AirLink and SPARKlink Air can accept most ScienceWorkshop sensors with the proper adapter (see page 41)
although they wont have the same high maximum sample rates. One exception is the Sound Sensor (CI-6504), which
is not recommended for use with an adapter.

more information at pasco.com

INTERFACES & SOFTWARE

SPARKvue
vue

SPARKvue

Cross-platform software for collecting and analyzing data in or out of the lab
SPARKvue software is simple and intuitive, yet it has powerful
tools that are there when you need them for teaching high school
or university-level biology, chemistry, earth and environmental
science, or physics.
SPARKvue runs on all major platforms, including iPad,
Chromebook, Android tablets, and smart phones. Whereas
PASCO Capstone was designed as the most powerful software
for physics labs using traditional computers, SPARKvue was
created to run on all major devices. It is also an excellent choice
for field work or independent projects because of its ease of use
on mobile platforms.
SPARKvue is the ideal data collection and analysis software
for all science labs. If you are using PASCO software in other
courses besides physics, we recommend SPARKvue, with its
intuitive user interface and over 80 free, interactive SPARKlab
activities in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science,
as well as physics.

Get Started Today

The full and complete version of SPARKvue
is now available as a FREE app for iPad and
Android tablets, Chromebook, as well as
free apps for iPhone and Android phones with
a modified user interface.

SPARKvue

(single user license) PS-2401

For Windows and Mac
computers

SPARKvue
(single user license) ....................... PS-2401

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SPARKvue

(site license) PS-2400

vue

For Windows and Mac

computers

SPARKvue
(site license) .................................... PS-2400

more information at pasco.com

SPARKvue App
Free downloads for iPads, iPhones
Android tablets, phones and
Chromebook.

Visit www.pasco.com/downloads

SPARKvue & the SPARK Element

INTERFACES & SOFTWARE

Use SPARKvue on
your devices...
SPARKvue provides the same
experience across multiple platforms
and allows students to capture, graph,
and analyze data in real time. It is built
for collaboration with assessment tools
and data-sharing features.
Use SPARKvue on these devices:
A iPad/iPhone
A Chromebook
A Android tablets and phones
A Mac and Windows computers

Or use it on our new award-winning dedicated

science learning device: the SPARK Element.
The SPARK Elementhas been designed for
hands-on, inquiry-based science. It is rugged,
water-resistant, lightweight, and portable,
making it ideal for investigations in and out
of the classroom. It can connect to PASCO
interfaces via USB or Bluetooth, and is a great
choice for use with our new Wireless Sensors.
Features
A Large, high quality touchscreen
A Extremely light weight and portable
A High speed processor
A WiFi and USB Connectivity
A High definition camera
A SPARKvue software and Spectrometry app installed
A Included lab activities
The SPARK Element is an ideal solution:
A If your science labs lack existing technology platforms
A If youd like a highly portable data logger for field work or individual study
A If you need to fill in gaps in a BYOD situation
A When you want a plug and play solution with minimized IT issues
A Or if youd simply like an affordable and dedicated solution for science.

SPARK Element .......................... PS-3100

The Element is available by itself or bundled with your choice of interface.

SPARK Element + AirLink
PS-3102A

SPARK Element + AirLink ......... PS-3102A

SPARK Element +
SPARKlink Air

SPARK Element +
550 Universal Interface

PS-3103

PS-3104

SPARK Element +
SPARKlink Air ............................. PS-3103

800.772.8700 (inside US)

SPARK Element +
550 Universal Interface ............. PS-3104

916.786.3800 (outside US)

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Photogates and Time-of-Flight

The sensors on this page are digital sensors that plug
directly into ScienceWorkShop interfaces and the 550
and 850 universal interfaces. To use the sensors with a
PASPORT interface, a Digital Adapter is required.

PS-2159

Photogate Head

Photogate/Pulley
System

ME-9498A

SENSORS

Digital Adapter
Adapts two digital sensors to a PASPORT port.

Digital Adapter .................................................PS-2159

p. 41

ME-6838A

Specifications

Specifications

Photogate Width: 7.5 cm

Fall Time: < 50 ns
Spatial Resolution: < 1 mm
Timing Resolution: 0.1 millisecond
Connector: Stereo phone plug

Pulley:
Rotational inertia: 1.8x10-6 kg m2;
Coefficient of friction: <7x10-3;
Diameter: 5 cm, Mass: 5.5 g
Photogate:
Width: 7.5 cm; Fall time: < 50 ns;
Spatial resolution: < 1 mm
Timing Resolution: 0.1 millisecond
Connector: Stereo phone plug

Photogate Head .................................................................ME-9498A

Recommended:
Photogate Stand ................................................................ME-9805

Includes
Photogate Head
Super Pulley with Rod

Photogate/Pulley System ........................................ ME-6838A

Accessory Photogate

Photogate Pendulum Set

ME-9204B

ME-8752
The Photogate Pendulum Set is a unique set
of pendula that have exactly the same shape
and size, but different masses. These pendula
are ideal for use with photogates due to their
cylindrical shape. One pendulum each of brass,
plastic, wood and aluminum is included.

Includes both a Photogate Head

and a Photogate Stand for flexible
experiment design. The Photogate
Stand is also sold separately.

Photogate not included.

Accessory Photogate................................................ ME-9204B

Photogate Stand ........................................................ ME-9805

Photogate Pendulum Set ......................................... ME-8752

Time-of-Flight
Accessory
Photogate

A Find Time-of-Flight for a ball shot

from a Projectile Launcher
A Conduct freefall experiments

The Time-of-Flight Accessory is designed primarily for freefall or

projectile experiments. When an object hits the plate, a signal is sent
to the interface. Note: When used with the Projectile Launcher, a
photogate is used to start the timer and the 20 extension cable is
recommended.

800.772.8700 (inside US)

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Time-of-Flight Accessory ................................................ME-6810

916.786.3800 (outside US)

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