Pasco SPARK Science Learning System Ver. 1.4.0 User' Manual de usuario

SPARK SLSUser's GuideVersion 1.4.0012-10616E

1 IntroductionAbout the SPARK Science Learning System1 IntroductionlAbout the SPARK SLSlGetting startedlTechnical and Teacher SupportAbout the SPARK

9 Building SPARKlab pagesRemoving an elementl image boxesl camera elementsl text boxesAs you add elements to a page, they are automatically arranged

9 Building SPARKlab pagesAdding a display to a SPARKlab pagelAdding a meterAdding a line graphComplete these steps in the Page-build screen:1.Touch

9 Building SPARKlab pagesAdding a text boxIf you have finished adding elements to the page, touch OK to exit the Page-build screen.Adding a meterCom

9 Building SPARKlab pagesAdding an imageA camera image element is added to the preview.3. Optionally, add other elements to the page.4. Touch OK.The

9 Building SPARKlab pagesRemoving or replacing an image in a image box3.Touch OK.The new page containing the empty image box appears.4.On a computer

9 Building SPARKlab pagesDeleting a SPARKlab page1.Touch the image to open the image palette.2.Touch the Lock button.Deleting a SPARKlab pageWhile v

10 Saving and sharingSaving a SPARKlab10 Saving and sharinglSaving a SPARKlablPrinting a lablExporting datalOpening a saved labSaving a SPARKlabComp

10 Saving and sharingExporting data1.On each SPARKlab page that you wish to print, touch the Snapshot button.Each time you touch the Snapshot button

10 Saving and sharingOpening a saved labTo view the saved data, connect the flash drive to a computer. Open the file in a spreadsheetprogram, mappin

10 Saving and sharingManaging files and folders1.Touch the existing folder that will contain the new folder.You can skip this step if you are creati

2 Starting an experimentTurning on the SPARK SLS2 Starting an experiment1. Turning on the SPARK SLS2. Connecting sensors to the SPARK SLS3. Monitori

10 Saving and sharingManaging files and foldersCopying a fileComplete these steps to copy a file between folders within the SPARK SLS, or between th

11 Keeping a journalTaking a snapshot11 Keeping a journalThe journal allows you to keep a record of your work in a series of pictures and captions a

11 Keeping a journalAdding a caption to a snapshot or editing an existing cap-tionAdding a caption to a snapshot or editing an existingcaptionTouch

11 Keeping a journalRearranging journal entriesRearranging journal entriesIn the journal, touch the Move Journal Entry Up button or Move Journal Ent

11 Keeping a journalPrinting a journal1.Connect a USB flash drive or other USB storage device to the SPARK SLS.2.If you are currently viewing the jo

12 Common tasksTurning pages12 Common taskslTurning pageslReturning to the Home screenlEntering text and numbers using the on-screen keyboardlOpenin

12 Common tasksOpening the About SPARK SLS screenl To enter capital letters, touch CAPS or SHIFT.l To enter punctuation and other symbols, touch the

12 Common tasksSetting the language2.Touch About SPARK SLS to view information about the firmware version installed on theSPARK SLS.Setting the lang

13 Managing the SLS deviceTurning off the SPARK Science Learning System13 Managing the SLS devicelUpdating the SPARK Science Learning SystemlChargin

13 Managing the SLS deviceHow battery status is indicated2.Connect the AC Adapter to a wall outlet.The battery begins to recharge.How battery status

2 Starting an experimentMonitoring live dataYou can use up to two PASPORT sensors plus a temperature probe and a voltage probe.Complete one or more

13 Managing the SLS deviceSetting the date and timeStatus lightSetting the date and time1.Touch the Date/Time/Battery icon to open the Device Tools

13 Managing the SLS deviceReactivating the SPARK Science Learning System when itis in sleep modeSLS will continue to record data (if it is recording

13 Managing the SLS deviceAdjusting the screen brightnessgoes into each type of sleep mode:1.Touch the Date/Time/Battery icon to open the Device Too

13 Managing the SLS deviceProduct End of Life Disposal Instructions2.Touch About SPARK SLS to view information about the firmware version installed

13 Managing the SLS deviceSPARK Battery Replacement and Disposal InstructionsBattery Disposal- Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may af

2 Starting an experimentMoving on from the Home screenMoving on from the Home screenWith the Home screen displayed, you are ready to move into a SPA

2 Starting an experimentMoving on from the Home screenTouch the Start button to record data.Touch the Page Navigator to see your data in the differe

2 Starting an experimentMoving on from the Home screenSelected measurements are highlighted. Touch a measurement again to clear a selec-tion.4.Touch

2 Starting an experimentMoving on from the Home screenTouch the Start button to record data.Touch the New Page button to build another page and add

3 Setting up an experimentCustomizing data collection3 Setting up an experimentlCustomizing data collectionlCustomizing how numbers are displayedlCa

3 Setting up an experimentCustomizing data collection1.Touch the Sampling Options button.The Sampling Options screen opens.2.Touch Periodic.3.Touch

3 Setting up an experimentCustomizing how numbers are displayedCustomizing how numbers are displayedlSetting the number of decimal places displayedl

SPARK SLS User's Guide012-10616EVersion 1.4.0Limited WarrantyFor a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog.CopyrightThis user’

3 Setting up an experimentCustomizing how numbers are displayedDisplaying numbers in scientific notation1.Touch the Experiment Tools button.The Expe

3 Setting up an experimentCalibrating sensorsChanging the default units of a measurementComplete these steps to change the units that will be used b

3 Setting up an experimentCalibrating sensorscalibration is appropriate for your sensor.6.Touch NEXT.The Calibrate Sensor: Enter Values screen opens

3 Setting up an experimentUsing sensor adaptersPerforming a 1-point slope-only calibrationIn the Calibrate Sensor: Enter Values screen, complete the

3 Setting up an experimentUsing sensor adaptersconnected to a PASPORT interface and used with SPARK SLS.Complete these steps to connect and configur

4 Data recordingRecording a run of periodically sampled data4 Data recordingThe following tasks describe how to record a data run with SPARK SLS in

4 Data recordingRecording a set of manually sampled dataSPARK into manual sampling mode.In manual sampling mode, a single value from each measuremen

4 Data recordingDeleting data runsDeleting data runs1.Touch the Experiment Tools button.The Experiment Tools screen opens.2.Touch MANAGE RUNS.The Ma

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graph5 Data displaylDisplaying data in a line graphlDisplaying data in a bar graphlDisplaying data in a mult

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graphShowing and hiding the line graph tool palettel To show the tool palette, touch the blue Graph Tools bu

Contents1 Introduction 1About the SPARK Science Learning System 1Getting started 1Technical and Teacher Support 12 Starting an experiment 2Turning on

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graphl Touch one of the numbers labeling the x-scale of the graph and drag it left or right.The graph expand

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graphChanging the variable on the x- or y-axis1.Touch the Graph Tools button to open the tool palette.2.Touc

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graph2.In the legend, touch the symbol (but not the check box) of the run that you want toselect.The red out

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graph3.Touch the Select button.The button turns orange.4.Touch somewhere on the graph; then, within one seco

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graphb.In the legend, touch the symbol of the run that you want to select.The red outline moves to the selec

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graph3.Touch the Annotation button.The on-screen keyboard appears.4.Edit or delete the annotation and touch

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a line graphl If a SPARKlab is open, add a new page:5. Touch the New Page button.The Build your new page screen ope

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphLock origin of multiple y-axesIn addition to the typical line graph actions the multiple-y axes can be l

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph2. Touch a measurement (optional).3. Touch the Bar Graph button.4. Touch OK.A bar graph appears on page

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphShowing and hiding the bar graph tool palettelTo show the tool palette, touch the blue Bar Graph Tools b

ContentsPerforming a 2-point calibration 13Performing a 1-point offset-only calibration 13Performing a 1-point slope-only calibration 14Using sensor a

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph3. Touch the default bar name above the numeric keypad, such as Bar 1.4. Enter a new name, and touch OK

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphEditing bars and bar names in bar graphs1. If necessary, touch the blue Bar Graph Tools button near the

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph3. Touch the bar you want to edit.The bar edit menu opens.4. Use the numeric keypad to enter a value for

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph4. Touch the Stop button to stop collecting data.Adding additional data runs to a bar graphYou can show

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph2. Select or clear (touch)the check box next to each data run that you want to show or hide.3. Optional

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphShowing numeric values on barsAdding annotations to barsIf there is more than one data run on the graph,

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph6. Enter a note, and touch OK.An annotation appears on the bar graph.Editing or deleting annotations to

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graph1. If there is more than one data run on the graph, first select the run that will display thenumeric va

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphScaling a bar graph by expanding or compressing the axesScrolling a bar graphTo scroll and change the vi

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a bar graphl Touch one of the labels on the Y-axis, and drag vertically (up or down).The bars in the bar graph disp

ContentsShowing and hiding the bar graph tool palette 30Showing data in bar graphs 30Adding bars and bar names in bar graphs 30Editing bars and bar na

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a table5. Touch the Measurement Name box.6. Type the label text, and touch OK.7. Touch the Unit Name box (if desire

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a table3.Touch the Page Navigator to turn to the table on page 3 of the SPARKlab.l If a SPARKlab is open, add a new

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a tableSelecting data to show in an existing tablelSelecting a run for display in an existing columnlChanging the v

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a table5.Touch OK.Adding a columnA table can contain up to six columns. Complete these steps to add a column to a t

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a table2.Touch the Select button.The button turns orange.3.Touch the column that you want to remove.4.Touch the Rem

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a digits displayTo clear the selection, touch the Select button again.Displaying data in a digits displaylCreating

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a digits display2.Touch a measurement.3.Touch the Digits Display button.4.Touch OK.A new page containing a digits d

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a meter3.Touch the Measurement: box and select the measurement or other variable that youwant to see.4.Touch OK.Dis

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a meterShowing and hiding the meter tool palettel To show the tool palette, touch the blue Meter Tools button near

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a meter2.Touch the Properties button to open the Properties screen.3.For the Always Scale to Fit: option touch off.

ContentsShowing and hiding the digits display tool palette 47Changing the variable in a digits display 47Displaying data in a meter 48Creating a new m

5 Data displayDisplaying data in a meter2.Touch the Properties button to open the Properties screen.3.Touch the Sweep Range: box and touch Small Swe

6 Image captureConnecting a camera or other video device6 Image captureConnecting a camera or other video deviceDisplaying a camera imageShowing and

6 Image captureDisplaying a camera imageA camera image display appears in a SPARKlab.3. Touch the Live Image button at the center of the display.A l

6 Image captureShowing and hiding the image tool paletteA live camera view appears in the display.Showing and hiding the image tool palettelTo show

6 Image captureSwitching between live and captured camera imagesA live image must be showing before you can capture a still image. When a live image

6 Image captureSelecting a captured camera image for displayThe legend expands to show all captured images.4. Touch the image to display.Selecting a

6 Image captureMeasuring in a camera imageIn the tool palette, touch the Zoom In button.The display zooms in toward the center.Zooming outIn the too

6 Image captureMeasuring in a camera imagePlacing a Measurement toolWhile displaying a still image, complete the following steps.1. In the tool pale

6 Image captureMeasuring in a camera image2. If necessary, touch the box at the other end of the measurement tool and drag it to thedesired location

6 Image captureMeasuring in a camera image4. Touch the box at one end of a measurement arrow.The measurement arrow is deleted.Calibrating camera ima

ContentsNaming an image 68Deleting an image 69Exporting an image 707 Data analysis 71Analyzing data in a graph 71Viewing statistics in a line graph 71

6 Image captureDrawing on a camera image7. In the measurement toolbar, touch the Properties button.The buttons turns orange.8. Touch the box at one

6 Image captureDrawing on a camera image2. In the tool palette, touch the Draw button.The button turns orange and the drawing toolbar appears.3. To

6 Image captureDrawing on a camera imageThe button turns orange and the draw palette appears.3. To change the color, touch the color button in the p

6 Image captureAnnotating a camera image4. In the draw palette, touch the Eraser button.The button turns orange.5. To erase parts of a drawing, touc

6 Image captureAnnotating a camera image2. In the legend, touch the image that you want to select.The red outline moves to the selected image.3. Tou

6 Image captureAnnotating a camera image5. Touch the color box until you see the color you want to use.6. Touch the screen in the location to place

6 Image captureAnnotating a camera imageThe Annotation button turns orange and the image annotation toolbar displays.3. Touch the annotation you wan

6 Image captureNaming an imageThe Eraser button turns blue and is no longer active.Naming an image1. Touch the Experiment Tools button to open the E

6 Image captureDeleting an image7. Touch OK to close the Manage Images screen, touch OK again to close the Manage Datascreen, and touch OK to close

6 Image captureExporting an image5. Touch OK to close the Manage Images screen, touch OK again to close the Manage Datascreen, and touch OK to close

ContentsEditing manually entered data 889 Building SPARKlab pages 89Starting a new SPARKlab page 89About adding elements to a SPARKlab page 90Removing

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graph7 Data analysisIn any display, you can view the statistics of data runs, including minimum value, maximumval

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graph3.Touch the Statistics button to open the Statistics screen.4.Touch one or more of the statistics.Selected s

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graph2.Touch the Curve Fit button.Drawing a predictionComplete these steps to manually sketch on a graph:1.Touch

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graph2.Touch the Graph Tools button to open the tool palette.3.Touch the Select button.The button turns orange.4.

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graph3.Touch the Select button.The button turns orange.4.Touch somewhere on the graph; then, within one second, t

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graphTo clear the annotation, touch the Coordinates button again. To clear the selection, touch theSelect button

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graphA red outline appears around the selected run.3. Touch the Graph Tools button to open the tool palette.The l

7 Data analysisAnalyzing data in a graphThe legend enlarges.2. In the legend, touch the symbol of the measurement run to analyze.A red outline appea

7 Data analysisViewing Statistics in a bar graphOnce selected, you can perform the following:lViewing statistics in a graphlApplying a curve fitlRem

7 Data analysisViewing statistics in a table4. Touch OK.Statistics are added to the chart and the Statistics button appears orange. Touch the orange

ContentsDeleting a journal entry or snapshot 103Rearranging journal entries 104Closing the journal 104Saving a journal 104Exporting a journal 104Print

7 Data analysisViewing statistics in a digits display4.Touch OK.Statistics appear at the bottom of each column.5.Optionally, touch a group of cells

7 Data analysisViewing statistics in a meter2.Touch the Statistics button to open the Statistics screen.3.Touch one of the statistics to select it.4

8 Calculations and manually entered dataWorking with calculations8 Calculations and manually entereddatalWorking with calculationslEntering data man

8 Calculations and manually entered dataEntering data manuallyl To enter Greek letters into the expression, touch the Greek Letters button.l Touch C

8 Calculations and manually entered dataEntering data manuallySee the following tasks for detailed instructions.1.Open the measurements list in the

8 Calculations and manually entered dataPreparing a table for manual data entry3.Touch the Properties button to open the Properties screen.4.Touch t

8 Calculations and manually entered dataEntering data into a manual data set1.In the measurement list, touch the data set that you just created to s

8 Calculations and manually entered dataEditing manually entered data1.Touch the Tools button of a graph, digits display, table, or meter to open th

9 Building SPARKlab pagesStarting a new SPARKlab page9 Building SPARKlab pageslStarting a new SPARKlab pagelAbout adding elements to a SPARKlab page

9 Building SPARKlab pagesAbout adding elements to a SPARKlab pageAbout adding elements to a SPARKlab pageA SPARKlab page is built by adding elements