Science Workshop
SW500 Interface
PASCO'S original serial, SCSI and now USB based interfaces still set standards for ease of use and versatility. In environments where computers are older or in the advanced Physic's laboratory, Science Workshop interfaces remain the system of choice.
SW500 Interface
Not only does the Science Workshop 500 collect data directly to your computer, but you can collect data with just the interface and a sensor.
Students can set up an experiment using the 500, disconnect from the computer to collect data outside the classroom, and then reconnect for data analysis.
Portability
With a built-in battery compartment for 4 ‘AA’ size batteries, the Science Workshop 500 Interface can go just about anywhere and still collect data.
50KB Storage Buffer
The interface uses a 50KB storage buffer to store data runs and experiment setup information.
Cross-Platform Data
Logged data will open on either a Macintosh (including MAC OS X) or a Windows-compatible computer. The interface stores the sensor and data display information so it knows what experiment setup to open.
Blast Off with Model Rockets
Ever wonder how much thrust a model rocket engine produces? With the Science Workshop 500, a force sensor and an engine mounting attachment, your students can calculate acceleration, how high payloads would be propelled, the maximum velocity, and the total impulse for a complete engine burn.
Science Workshop offers:
- Teacher’s Guides with in-depth details and tips for success.
- Student Workbooks with simplified procedures and tear-out pages.
- A library of over 240+ experiments on disk.
- More than 40 sensors that easily adapt to your lesson plans.
Features:
- Ports: 2 Digital, 3 Analog
- Serial/USB compatible connection (with adaptor*)
- Collect up to 17,000 Analog (force, voltage, etc) data points or 7,000 Motion Sensor data points
- Built-in battery compartment for portability.
Ideal For:
- Starter, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Earth Science, Physics, Maths and Geography
- More than 45 Science Workshop sensors available
- Supported by FREE Science Workshop software
Recommended Items:
- VI-1101 Desktop Microphone (3.5 mm plug, 20 Hz – 15 kHz response)
- VI-1102 3.5 mm adaptor (low power) – Connect line level voltages from external signal generators using standard voltage outlets to the All Optical Transmitter
- VI-1103 3.5 mm adaptor (high power) – Connect external signal generators/amplifiers with power outputs between 1.5 W & 5 W to the All Optical Transmitter
- VI-1201 Shielded Non-Amplified Speakers (3.5 mm plug, 23 W PMPO, 100 Hz – 15 kHz)
- VI-1202 Shielded Amplified Speakers (3.5 mm plug, 200 W PMPO, 70 Hz – 18 kHz)
- SE-9360 Colour Filters (set of 7)
SW750 USB Interface
PASCO’s 750 Interface combined DataStudio software is the electronic measurement centre for the modern physics lab.
Your students can measure force, time, temperature, pressure, position, acceleration, light, voltage, current, etc. Interfacing is no longer just for mechanics; it is for optics, waves and sound, electronics, nuclear, thermodynamics, etc.
The 750 Interface can be your Electronics Lab.
With the 250K sampling speed, 8X oversampling, and built-in function generator, your 750 Interface can replace three of the most common instruments in the physics lab: the digital voltmeter, the oscilloscope, and the function generator.
250,000Hz Sampling Rate
You can sample at 250,000Hz on a single analog channel. You’ll see a true, real-time oscilloscope and incredibly smooth sound sensor data.
Built-in 1.5 W Function Generator
Any experiment requiring a frequency up to 50KHz and 1.5 watt (300mA) output can be run without additional power amplification.
20KHz Oscilloscope
With the 750’s increased sampling rate, the oscilloscope becomes a real-time scope with refresh rates up to 40 frames per second.
Features:
- Ports: 4 Digital, 3 Analog, 1 Output
- USB Connection.
- Data Sampling: Simultaneous Analog and Digital Recording. Analog Rates: Up to 250,000 samples/sec (20KHz Oscilloscope)
- Digital Rates: 0.1msec digital timing accuracy (1mm resolution for Motion Sensor)
- Function Generator: 0-50KHz, 1.5W (300mA) output
- Power Amp Compatible
- Ideal for senior secondary and University Physics
- Supported by FREE Science Workshop software
- Faster Connection
- Improved data path allows higher sustainable sampling rates for longer periods of time and achieves real-time oscilloscope frame rates of 30-40 frames per second (depends on computer speed).
- Reduced Noise and More Accurate Data
- When sampling at rates less than 100Hz, circuit noise can be visible on data graph. The 750 Interface, however, provides 8X oversampling to reduce noise and provide smoother data curves for temperature sensors and other low sampling rates sensors.
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Science Workshop Field Pack
The PASCOaustralia.com backpack is ideal for storing the Science Workshop 500 Interface while collecting data in the field. It also has ample storage for numerous sensors.
