DataStudio & Other Legacy Software

DataStudio Demo/Lite Notes

DataStudio Lite requires no license key and offers complete access to the full DataStudio feature set for 90 days after installation. After 90 days, DataStudio will continue to work with the reduced "Lite" feature set. You can enter a purchased license key (choose "Change License Key" from the DataStudio "Help" menu) to permanently enable the full feature set. The WAVEPORT trial period is 30 days.

License Key Notes

Have your license key(s) available to enter the first time you run DataStudio, or click the lite/demo buttons if you have not purchased a DataStudio or WAVEPORT license.

Updating GLX Firmware with DataStudio

To check the version of firmware currently installed on your GLX, open the Settings screen and press F4.

Installing updates may delete files saved in the RAM and Flash folders of the GLX. Transfer stored files to your computer before upgrading the GLX. (See GLX manual for more info.)

Updating from a Computer - Once the update is on your computer, connect the GLX to the USB port and run DataStudio. When DataStudio detects a GLX running an older firmware version, it will give the option of upgrading that GLX.

Updating from a USB Flash Drive - Connect the USB flash drive containing the update to the GLX’s USB port. Open the Data Files screen. Press to open the Files menu and select Upgrade GLX Firmware.

Note: GLX firmware can also be updated using SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone

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SPARK 1.4.1 Minimum Update - No Labs
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This download updates the SPARK Science Learning System without affecting preloaded or user saved SPARKlabs.

Note: When updating from 1.2 and earlier, please contact Teacher Support before updating the firmware to 1.4.1. Save important files to a flash drive because the storage space is reformatted and existing files will be permanently deleted from the device.

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Description of Changes
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The 1.4.1 update adds the following support:
* Polish Language
* Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-2196)
* Advanced Water Quality Sensor (PS-2230)

The previous 1.4.0 update provided the following enhancements:
* New Multiple-Y Axis Graph display.
* New Bar Graph display.
* Added display of correlation coefficient (r) and RMSE to linear curve fit parameter results.
* Added the ability to lock axis values in graphs
* Absorbance, Percent Transmission, and Intensity spectrometer data now accessible in calculator.
* And various other bug fixes.

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Updating Your SPARK Science Learning System:
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PASCO recommends backing up any locally generated files prior to updating the SPARK Science Learning System.

1) Obtain a USB Flash drive that has at least 256 MB of available capacity.
2) Download the SPARK Science Learning System firmware update to your computer hard drive.
3) Copy the 'spark.upd' file to the top level of the file structure of the USB Flash drive.
4) Connect the SPARK Science Learning System to an external power adapter.
5) Turn off the SPARK Science Learning System by holding down the power button for several seconds.
6) Connect the USB Flash drive to the SPARK Science Learning System.
7) Restart the SPARK Science Learning System.
8) When prompted to "remove flash drive", remove the USB Flash drive. The SPARK Science Learning System will automatically restart.

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SPARK 1.4.1 Update - English Labs
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This download updates the SPARK Science Learning System and OVERWRITES all files in Experiments and Saved Work directories

Note: When updating from 1.2 and earlier, please contact Teacher Support before updating the firmware to 1.4.1. Save important files to a flash drive because the storage space is reformatted and existing files will be permanently deleted from the device.

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Description of Changes
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The 1.4.1 update adds the following support:
* Polish Language
* Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-2196)
* Advanced Water Quality Sensor (PS-2230)

The previous 1.4.0 update provided the following enhancements:
* New Multiple-Y Axis Graph display.
* New Bar Graph display.
* Added display of correlation coefficient (r) and RMSE to linear curve fit parameter results.
* Added the ability to lock axis values in graphs
* Absorbance, Percent Transmission, and Intensity spectrometer data now accessible in calculator.
* And various other bug fixes.

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Updating Your SPARK Science Learning System:
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PASCO recommends backing up any locally generated files prior to updating the SPARK Science Learning System.

1) Obtain a USB Flash drive that has at least 256 MB of available capacity.
2) Download the SPARK Science Learning System firmware update to your computer hard drive.
3) Copy the 'spark.upd' file to the top level of the file structure of the USB Flash drive.
4) Connect the SPARK Science Learning System to an external power adapter.
5) Turn off the SPARK Science Learning System by holding down the power button for several seconds.
6) Connect the USB Flash drive to the SPARK Science Learning System.
7) Restart the SPARK Science Learning System.
8) When prompted to "remove flash drive", remove the USB Flash drive. The SPARK Science Learning System will automatically restart.

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SPARK 1.4.1 Update - Spanish Labs
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This download updates the SPARK Science Learning System and OVERWRITES all files in Experiments and Saved Work directories

Note: When updating from 1.2 and earlier, please contact Teacher Support before updating the firmware to 1.4.1. Save important files to a flash drive because the storage space is reformatted and existing files will be permanently deleted from the device.

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Description of Changes
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The 1.4.1 update adds the following support:
* Polish Language
* Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-2196)
* Advanced Water Quality Sensor (PS-2230)

The previous 1.4.0 update provided the following enhancements:
* New Multiple-Y Axis Graph display.
* New Bar Graph display.
* Added display of correlation coefficient (r) and RMSE to linear curve fit parameter results.
* Added the ability to lock axis values in graphs
* Absorbance, Percent Transmission, and Intensity spectrometer data now accessible in calculator.
* And various other bug fixes.

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Updating Your SPARK Science Learning System:
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PASCO recommends backing up any locally generated files prior to updating the SPARK Science Learning System.

1) Obtain a USB Flash drive that has at least 256 MB of available capacity.
2) Download the SPARK Science Learning System firmware update to your computer hard drive.
3) Copy the 'spark.upd' file to the top level of the file structure of the USB Flash drive.
4) Connect the SPARK Science Learning System to an external power adapter.
5) Turn off the SPARK Science Learning System by holding down the power button for several seconds.
6) Connect the USB Flash drive to the SPARK Science Learning System.
7) Restart the SPARK Science Learning System.
8) When prompted to "remove flash drive", remove the USB Flash drive. The SPARK Science Learning System will automatically restart.