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Instruction Manual

012-11114B

PASPORT AirLink

2

PS-2010

*012-11114*

Equipment and Software

Introduction

The PASPORT AirLink

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 is a sensor interface for PASPORT 

sensors that wirelessly connects to iPad™™, iPhone® and 
iPod touch® devices and Macintosh® and Windows® com-

puters through Bluetooth™™. The AirLink

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 uses a rechargeable 

lithium polymer (Li-Poly) battery (installed) and comes with a 
USB cable that allows the battery to be recharged while the 
AirLink

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 is connected to a computer’’s USB port or a USB 

power supply. 

About the Manual

Part One of this manual describes how to use the AirLink

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with the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, including how to down-
load and run the SPARKvue application on the iPad, iPhone or 
iPod touch. Part Two describes how to use the AirLink

2

 sensor 

interface with a computer and the PASCO DataStudio pro-
gram. 

Bluetooth Requirements

The iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are Bluetooth compatible. 
Consult your computer’’s documentation to determine if it is 
Bluetooth-capable. Your Macintosh computer must be running 
Mac OS X 10.2.1 or higher and your Windows computer must 
be running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher. 

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If your computer is not already Bluetooth capable, you may 

be able to add Bluetooth capability by purchasing a Bluetooth 
module that connects to a computer’’s USB port (such as the 
PASCO PS-2553 Bluetooth USB Adapter). When setting up a 
Windows computer with Bluetooth, it’’s best to try the default 

ON/OFF Switch

Lanyard Loop

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

USB Port 

(not shown)

Included

Part Number

PASCO AirLink

2

 Sensor Interface

PS-2010

USB Cable* for GLX or SPARK 

Science Learning System

PS-2528

* not shown

Also Required

PASPORT Sensor

see catalog or web site

and

iPad or iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS or 

iPod touch (2nd or 3rd generation)

see www.apple.com

SPARKvue app

see www.itunes.com/apps/

or

DataStudio Software (1.9.8r9 or later)

see catalog or web site

Bluetooth compatible computer

1

Summary of Contents for Pasport AirLink2

Page 1: ...Phone and iPod touch are Bluetooth compatible Consult your computer s documentation to determine if it is Bluetooth capable Your Macintosh computer must be running Mac OS X 10 2 1 or higher and your Windows computer must be running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 SP2 or higher 1 If your computer is not already Bluetooth capable you may be able to add Bluetooth capability by purchasing a Bluetooth m...

Page 2: ...Poly battery exhibits very low self discharge so it may be stored for many months with the AirLink2 turned off while retaining most of its charge If constant charging is not possible always store the interface fully charged recharging at least every three months Status LEDs for the PASPORT AirLink2 The PASPORT AirLink2 has internal light emitting diodes LEDs that are visible though the translucent...

Page 3: ...ch PASPORT AirLink2 has an identification number e g AirLink2 12345 that is printed on a label on the bottom of the AirLink2 Use this ID number to confirm that your AirLink2 is communicating with the iPad iPhone or iPod touch when setting up and connecting Step 1 Turn on the AirLink2 unit the green LED should flash which indicates that the AirLink2 is searching for a Bluetooth receiver Make sure t...

Page 4: ...onnect to the computer Instead you set up a wireless connection from the computer to the AirLink2 in software You can connect to only one AirLink2 at a time Once you connect to an AirLink2 no one else can access that AirLink2 Depending on the environment the AirLink2 must remain within 30 feet 10 meters of the computer you intend to use Actual range may vary Setting Up the Computer with Bluetooth ...

Page 5: ...etup Assistant window that opens select Use a specific passcode and type in 1234 Click Continue The final window should state that the computer and AirLink2 are success fully paired Click Quit to close the Bluetooth Setup Assistant In the Bluetooth preference pane under System Prefer ences the AirLink2 will be Paired but it will not be Connected until you start DataStudio and choose the AirLink2 a...

Page 6: ...rs The AirLink2 should appear in the Add a device window as a Bluetooth device Select AirLink2 and then click Next Select the following pairing option in the next window Enter the device s pairing code and click Next Enter the pairing code 1234 and click Next The next window should explain that the device AirLink2 has been successfully added to the computer Click Close AirLink2 appears as a Blueto...

Page 7: ... See Connecting the PASPORT AirLink2 with DataStudio in a later section of this manual Windows Vista See your system s documentation e g Help Help and Support Center for setting up a Bluetooth connection Windows XP SP2 From the Start menu open the Bluetooth Devices Control Panel to add the PASPORT AirLink2 In the Bluetooth Devices control panel under the Devices tab click Add to open the Add Bluet...

Page 8: ... check Let me choose my own passkey click Next and enter 1234 Once again click Next When the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard is finished make a note of the Out going COM port number for the AirLink2 shown in the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard You will need to enter the Outgoing COM port number in the Data Studio Choose Interface dialog see below Click Finish Select the AirLink2 Select this choice Make a ...

Page 9: ...the Experiment Setup window for a connection If this does not result in a connection check the settings in the Experiment Choose Interface dialog and then check the computer s Bluetooth preference pane or control panel Changing PASPORT AirLink2 Connections Do one of the following Click the Setup button on the DataStudio toolbar and select Choose Interface From the Experiment menu click Change Inte...

Page 10: ...ASPORT sensor when it is plugged into the PASPORT AirLink2 The program or app will set the calibration s and sampling rate to the sensor s defaults Plugging in a Sensor Align the alignment bar on the end of the PASPORT AirLink2 with the groove on the sensor or sensor plug Plug the sensor or sensor plug into the mini DIN sensor connector on the end of the sensor inter face ...

Page 11: ...harge 4 to 6 hours continuous collection per charge Problem Solution AirLink2 drops connection 1 You may be out of range Move the device closer to the AirLink2 and try to reconnect 2 Battery may be low Recharge Software does not see AirLink2 1 Check AirLink2 is powered on 2 Confirm AirLink2 is within range 3 Make sure AirLink2 isn t already connected to another device see Status LEDs table 4 Windo...

Page 12: ... its option any part of the prod uct which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship The war ranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use Determination of whether a product failure is the result of a manufac turing defect or improper use by the customer shall be made solely by PASCO scientific Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty repair b...

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