IBM 7694 PERSONAL SCIENCE LABORATORY Contents Announcement Letter Number 190-006 dated January 23, 1990 US - Last Revised on January 23, 1990 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The IBM 7694 Personal Science Laboratory is a low cost, high quality laboratory instrumentation package designed to help kindergarten through 12th grade students and college and university students learn science and mathematics. The IBM 7694 Personal Science Laboratory Starter Pak allows the first-time user of the IBM 7694 Personal Science Laboratory to conveniently order a basic set of equipment. Purchase Prices: ONE-TIME DESCRIPTION CHARGE Base Unit/Power Supply (7694-002) $ 265 Starter Pak (7694-010) 595 Planned Availability Date: January 26, 1990 Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o Probes for temperature, light, pH and distance o Supports up to 12 probes in combinations o Attaches to IBM personal computers or Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) systems o Components may be ordered separately o Starter Pak available for first-time users o Supporting software and documentation provided (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. DESCRIPTION USER PRODUCTIVITY The 7694 Personal Science Laboratory is designed for kindergarten through 12th grade students investigating the world around them and who are in the midst of developing important math skills. The laboratory package is also applicable for college and university level science and math students. Teachers and professors can benefit by using the Personal Science Laboratory to creatively develop and deliver science and math curricula. The computer does the collecting, displaying, manipulating, storing, and bookkeeping of data, freeing students to pique their curiosity and expand their knowledge. BUSINESS SOLUTIONS The 7694 Personal Science Laboratory Starter Pak is a convenient ordering package for first-time educational institution users. Additional probes can be ordered. PUBLICATIONS The IBM PERSONAL SCIENCE LABORATORY USER'S GUIDE (G544-3298) (57F7936) is shipped with the product. Additional copies are available. The IBM PERSONAL SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL* (S544-3299) (57F7937) can be ordered separately. To order these publications, contact your IBM representative. * Available March 30, 1990. SLSS is available by order number only. Customers who currently subscribe to SLSS will receive publication updates automatically. SCHEDULE The planned availability date is January 26, 1990. The Photometric Probe (#0008) and the Radiometric Probe (#0009) will be available April 27, 1990. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS: BASE UNIT DIMENSIONS o Width -- 227mm (9.9 inches) o Depth -- 162mm (6.4 inches) o Height -- 42mm (1.7 inches) o Weight -- 0.6kg (1.3 pounds) PROTOTYPE MODULE DIMENSIONS o Width -- 105mm (4.1 inches) o Depth -- 89mm (3.5 inches) o Height -- 54mm (2.1 inches) o Weight -- 0.1kg (0.2 pounds) PROBES Distance Range 0.4m to 10m Accuracy +/- 7.0mm Resolution 0.4mm Sampling Rate 350/sec (depends on distance) Standard Temperature Range -40 (degs)C to +105 (degs)C Linearity +/- 1 (degs)C Time Constant 0.14 sec Resolution .05 (degs)C Sampling rate 50/sec Extended Temperature Range -55 (degs)C to +150 (degs)C Linearity +/-.8 (degs)C for -55 (degs)C to +150 (degs)C +/-.5 (degs)C for -25 (degs)C to +105 (degs)C Time Constant 1.2 sec Resolution .05 (degs)C Sampling Rate 48/sec Radiometric Light Spectral Range 400nm to 950 nm Sensitivity 0.1uW/cm*cm to 10000uW/cm*cm Sampling rate 25/sec to 200/sec Photometric Light Spectral Range 400nm to 700nm Sensitivity .5 lux to 100,000 lux Sampling rate 25/sec to 200/sec pH Range 0 pH to 12 pH Accuracy 0.2 pH (one-point calibration) 0.1 pH (two-point calibration) Resolution 0.01 pH Time Constant 0.7 sec Expected Life 1 year Technology ISFET combination with reference Ag/AgC1 Gel Thermistor Range 0 (degs)C to 60 (degs)C Accuracy +/- 0.5 (degs)C Resolution 0.25 (degs)C Sampling Rate 50/sec NOTE: Sampling rate is user controlled. Rates cited are the nominal maximums possible. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: o 120 VAC +/- 10% 60 Hz o +1 (degs)C (33 (degs)F) to 52 (degs)C (125 (degs)F) o 5% to 95% humidity o Maximum wet bulb 29 (degs)C (85 (degs)F) MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The 7694 Personal Science Laboratory attaches to the following IBM personal computers and PS/2 systems: o IBM Personal Computer (5150) o Personal Computer XT (TM) o Personal Computer AT (R) o PC Convertible o PS/2 Models 25, 30, 50, 60, 70 and 80. (TM) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Supporting software and documentation are provided with the product. DOS 3.0 or higher is required for the personal computer and PS/2 system unit. PLANNING INFORMATION PACKAGING: SHIPMENT PRODUCT GROUP IBM 7694 Personal Base Unit with Power Supply Science Laboratory (7694-002) Starter Pak Base Unit with Power Supply (7694-010) TLp Module Standard Temperature Probe Extended Temperature Probe RS-232C Cable Support Diskettes, User's Guide, with sample experiments TLp Pak TLp Module (#0001) Standard Temperature Probe Extended Temperature Probe Motion and Motion and Mechanics Module Mechanics Pak Distance Probe (#0002) The Prototype Module consists of the plastic case, one prototype printed circuit board, an interface microchip, and a decoupling capacitor. ACCESSORIES AND/OR SUPPLIES: The pH Probe (#0007, 57F7928) can be can be ordered via AAS; contact your IBM representative. SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and implementation of security features, administrative procedures and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME PURCHASE DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is not available under the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) to Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines. IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. ELIGIBLE MACHINE UNDER ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR IBM MACHINES: Yes. WARRANTY PERIOD: One year. WARRANTY SERVICE: IBM On-Site Exchange (IOE). WARRANTY OPTION: None. IBM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: IBM On-site Exchange (IOE). IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. IBM Warranty Service, Maintenance Service or IBM Hourly Service may be obtained by calling 800 IBM-SERV. IBM Hourly Service is available at the applicable rate and terms, including element exchange price if applicable. VOLUME MAINTENANCE AMENDMENT (VMA): The 7694 is an eligible machine and a qualifying machine under the Volume Maintenance Amendment to IBM Maintenance Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. MID-RANGE SYSTEM AMENDMENT: The 7694 is an eligible machine for the Mid-Range System Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT TYPES THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR 7694 17% 22% CORPORATE SERVICE AMENDMENT: The 7694 is an eligible machine for the Corporate Service Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. DISCOUNT OPTION THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR Network 25% 30% System 17% 22% EXTENDED MAINTENANCE OPTION AMENDMENT: The 7694 is an eligible machine for the Extended Maintenance Option Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. A revised exhibit will be available at a later date. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. FIELD INSTALLABLE FEATURES/MODEL CONVERSIONS: Yes. CUSTOMER SETUP: Customer setup allowance is one day. IBM setup is available at the applicable IBM Hourly Service rate and terms. LICENSED INTERNAL CODE: No. NATIONAL EDUCATION PRICE (NEP): A National Education Price is available under the terms and conditions of the National Education Price Exhibit. The NEP price, which represents 40% discount from the single unit purchase price, is not subject to any further discount or allowance. The 7694 is included on the National Education Price Exhibit. CHARGES PRODUCT CHARGES MODEL/ MACHINE FEATURE PART PURCHASE DESCRIPTION TYPE NUMBER NUMBER PRICE Base Unit 7694 002 57F7923 $ 265 Starter Pak 7694 010 57F7986 595 TLp Pak 0001 57F7921 245 Motion and Mechanics Pak 0002 57F7822 205 Prototype Module 0003 57F7924 40 TLp Module 0004 57F7925 120 Standard Temp Probes (package of 2) 0005 57F7926 105 MODEL/ MACHINE FEATURE PART PURCHASE DESCRIPTION TYPE NUMBER NUMBER PRICE Extended Temp Probes (package of 2) 0006 57F7927 145 Photometric Probe with filter holders 0008 (1) 57F7929 135 Radiometric Probe with filter holders 0009 (1) 57F7930 145 Power Supply 0010 57F7931 26 RS-232C attachment cable 0011 57F7932 29 Standard Prototype cards (package of 5) 0012 57F7933 71 Long Prototype cards (package of 3) 0013 57F9934 70 Distance Probe 0014 57F9935 55 ACCESSORY FEATURE PART PURCHASE DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER PRICE pH Probe 0007 (2) 57F2928 $ 245 ANNUAL MINIMUM MAINTENANCE CHARGES ANNUAL MONTHLY MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION TYPE MODEL CHARGE Base Unit 7694 002 $ 113 Starter Pak 7694 010 113 BILLABLE EXCHANGE PRICE: $265 PUBLICATION CHARGES ORDER TITLE NUMBER CHARGE IBM Personal Science Laboratory User's Guide G544-3298 $ 75 IBM Personal Science Laboratory Technical Reference S544-3299 (3) 50 (1) The Photometric Probe and the Radiometric Probe will be available April 27, 1990. (2) The Ph Probe is not covered under the Maintenance charge. It has an expected life of one year and must be replaced. It is covered during the normal warranty period for defects. (3) Available March 30, 1990. (CORRECTED ON APRIL 27, 1990) Under the Terms and Conditions section, Warranty Service is changed to IOE and Volume Maintenance Amendment, Mid-Range System Amendment, Corporate Service Amendment, and Extended Maintenance Option are added. In the Charges section, Billable Exchange Price is added. (CORRECTED ON FEBRUARY 7, 1990) In the Charges section, footnotes 1 and 2 are corrected.