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PASCO PAS Port PS-2103A Instruction Sheet

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Included Equipment
Motion Sensor
Additional Equipment Required
PASPORT-compatible Interface

Quick Start

1.
Connect the Motion Sensor to your PASPORT-compatible
interface (such as the 850 Universal Interface or the SPARK
Science Learning System).
2.
If you are using a computer, connect the PASCO interface to
it and start the data acquisition software (such as PASCO
Capstone or SPARKvue).
3.
Place an object in front of the sensor at least 15 cm away.
4.
Click "Record" or press "Start to begin recording data.
5.
Move the object in a straight line directly away from or
toward the sensor.
Introduction
The PS-2103A Motion Sensor works with your PASCO interface
to measure and record position, velocity, and acceleration. It pro-
duces a series of ultrasonic pulses and detects the sound reflect-
ing back from an object in front of it. The interface measures the
times between outgoing pulses and returning echoes. From these
measurements, it determines the position, velocity, and accelera-
tion of the object.
This instruction sheet includes procedures for setting up the hard-
ware and software collecting data, changing the sample rate, cali-
brating the sensor, mounting the sensor on equipment, and
troubleshooting.
Motion Sensor
Part Number
PS-2103A
See PASCO catalog
or www.pasco.com
®
PS-2103A
Range
Switch
Clips for
mounting
on track
Theory of operation is described and specifications are listed at
the end of these instructions.
Note: Essential PASCO Capstone, SPARK SLS, and GLX tasks are
described briefly in this instruction sheet. For more information, refer to
the User's Guide or the on-line help for the interface and/or the data acqui-
sition software.
+1 916-786-3800
support@pasco.com
Instruction Sheet
PASPORT Plug
Target
Indicator
Hole for
mounting
Ultrasonic
on rod
Transducer
012- 09625B
Rotating
Head

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Summary of Contents for PASCO PAS Port PS-2103A

  • Page 1: Quick Start

    Connect the Motion Sensor to your PASPORT-compatible interface (such as the 850 Universal Interface or the SPARK Science Learning System). If you are using a computer, connect the PASCO interface to it and start the data acquisition software (such as PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue).
  • Page 2 Sensor Screen PASCO Capstone • PASCO Capstone will automatically prepare itself for data collection. In the software, click the “Hardware Setup” icon in the Tools palette to open the Hardware Setup panel. 850 Universal Interface icon...

  • Page 3: Sensor Configuration

    Velocity and Acceleration measurements. Sensor's transducer faces the object. • In the PASCO Capstone graph, click the label of the vertical • The object should be at least 15 cm from the transducer. axis and select Velocity or Acceleration from the Measure- ments Menu.

  • Page 4: Equipment Mounting

    M o t i o n S e n s o r PS- 2103A Equipment Mounting Troubleshooting Mount the Motion Sensor as illustrated on a vertical rod (a) or a If the Motion Sensor fails to perform satisfactorily, try these horizontal rod (b).

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Trademarks PASCO, PASCO scientific, PASPORT, SPARK Science Learning System, SPARKvue, and Xplorer GLX are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of PASCO scientific, in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or ser- vices of, their respective owners.

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