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Instruction Manual
Manual No. 012-05804C
Force Sensor
Model No. CI-6537

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Manual No. 012-05804C Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Equipment List............3 Introduction ............. 4 Equipment Setup ............. 5-6 Mounting the Force Sensor on a PASCO Dynamics Cart .............5 Mounting the Force Sensor on a Support Rod ................5 Mounting the Force Sensor on the IDS Force Sensor Bracket ............6 Taring the Force Sensor ..........

  • Page 3: Equipment List

    Introductory Dynamics System (cart, track, track accessories) ME-9429A or ME-9452 Force Sensor Bracket and Collision Bumpers CI-6545 Phillips head screwdriver (size #0) for mounting the Force Sensor on a PASCO Dynamics Cart (included with the Force Sensor bracket) CI-6870C DataStudio® software ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537 Introduction The CI-6537 ± 50 newton Force Sensor is designed to be used with a PASCO Computer interface [ScienceWorkshop 500 or 750]. This version of the Force Sensor has an output between -8 volts and +8 volts and a range between -50 newtons and +50 newtons.

  • Page 5: Equipment Setup

    Mounting the Force Sensor on a PASCO Dynamics Cart The Force Sensor has two built-in mounting screws that align with the threaded holes in the accessory tray of a PASCO Dynamics Cart (such as the ME-9430 Plunger Cart or ME-9454 Collision Cart). The screws are spring loaded so they remain in a retracted position when not in use.

  • Page 6: Mounting The Force Sensor On The Ids Force Sensor Bracket

    You can verify the tare procedure by monitoring the force using DataStudio. Calibration (Optional) Calibrating the Force Sensor is not required; the CI-6537 Force Sensor is factory calibrated. However, you must tare the Force Sensor before taking measurements. Always zero (tare) the Force Sensor in the exact orientation in which it will be used.

  • Page 7: Using The Force Sensor With Pasco Interfaces

    The instructions in this manual are intended for those using the Force Sensor with the PASCO 500 or 750 ScienceWorkshop interfaces. Using the Force Sensor with older PASCO interfaces may require additional instructions. If you have any questions, please contact Technical Support (See Appendix D of this manual).

  • Page 8: Suggested Experiments

    Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537 Suggested Experiments Component of Force on an Incline Plane When a cart is at rest on an inclined plane, the component of force acting on the cart that is parallel to the plane is mgsinθ, where mg is the weight of the cart and θ...

  • Page 9: Newton's Second Law: Constant Force

    Newton’s Second Law: Constant Force What happens if the cart is pulled by a constant force? Arrange the CI- 6742 Motion Sensor, CI-6537 Force Sensor, and cart on the track as in the previous suggested experiment. Set up a pulley, string, and hanging mass so that the cart/Force Sensor will be pulled by the string attached to the hanging mass.

  • Page 10: Tension

    You will need to add the Friction Cart Accessory to the Dynamics Cart. Arrange the CI-6742 Motion Sensor, CI-6537 Force Sensor, and “friction” cart on the track as in the previous suggested experiment. Set up a pulley, string, and hanging mass so that the cart/force sensor will be pulled by the string attached to the hanging mass.

  • Page 11: Newton's Third Law

    Model No. CI-6537 Force Sensor Motion Sensor Force Sensor Pulley Cart Friction Pad Mass Figure 8: Setup for Friction Experiment Newton’s Third Law “For every action, there is an opposite but equal reaction.” Whenever one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first.

  • Page 12: Other Suggested Experiments

    Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537 Other Suggested Experiments • Measure the force of a fan cart. • Measure the centripetal force of a swinging pendulum, and compare the force to the speed, length, and mass of the pendulum. • Measure the change in mass of liquid nitrogen as it vaporizes versus the energy input to vaporize the liquid nitrogen.

  • Page 13: Appendix A: Specifications

    Model No. CI-6537 Force Sensor Appendix A: Specifications Force Sensor: Output voltage +8 V for +50 newtons (pushing) + 8 V for -50 newtons (pulling) Output noise +/- 2 millivolts Slew Rate 25 newtons/millisecond Range* +/- 50 newtons Resolution** 0.0305 newtons (or 3.1 grams)

  • Page 14: Appendix B: Calibration With Datastudio® Software

    Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537 Appendix B: Calibration using DataStudio Software All calibrations assume that the sensor produces an output voltage that is linear with respect to the input signal. Calibration is done by setting up two calibration situations (such as “no force” and a known force), measuring the input signal in each situation in comparison to a known standard, and entering the readings.
  • Page 15 Model No. CI-6537 Force Sensor Calibration Procedure (for Long-Term Measurements) When you plan to measure force over long periods, you must allow time for the aluminum beam to relax in your calibration; otherwise In some your experimental results may contain error. The mass of the beam is experiments, approximately 37 g.

  • Page 16: Scienceworkshop ® Software

    Force Sensor Model No. CI-6537 Appendix C: Calibration using ScienceWorkshop Software ® You will need a known mass, such as 1 kilogram, and a support rod for mounting the sensor. a) Connect the Force Sensor to the ScienceWorkshop® interface. When the Science Workshop program begins, click-and-drag the analog sensor plug icon to analog Channel A on the interface.

  • Page 17: Appendix D: Technical Support

    Model No. CI-6537 Force Sensor Appendix D: Technical Support For assistance with the CI-6537 Force Sensor or any other PASCO products, contact PASCO as follows: Address: PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747-7100 Phone: (916) 786-3800 FAX: (916) 786-3292 Web: www.pasco.com...

  • Page 18: Appendix E: Copyright And Warranty

    PASCO scientific warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO will repair, or replace, at its option, any part of the product which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship.

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