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3-axis acceleration-altimeter

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3-Axis Acceleration-Altimeter
PS-2136
Sensor Specifications:
Sensor ranges:
Accuracy:
Default sample rate:
Maximum sample rate:
*
The altitude is the height relative to sea level (in meters). Altitude
readings will vary with local variations in barometric pressure. The
sensor will resolve better than 0.3 meters.
®
Procedure:
Acceleration: -10 to +10 g
*:
Altitude
0 to 7000 meters
Acceleration: 1%
*
Altitude
: 1 meter for changes not
exceeding 100 meters
20 samples/per second
20 samples/per second
800-772-8700 • 916-786-3800 • techsupp@pasco.com • www.pasco.com
Ac celera tion Quick S tart
The PS-2136 3-Axis Acceleration Altimeter measures acceleration (in m/s/s or g)
along three axes (x,y, and z) and altitude (in feet or meters).
A d d i t i o na l E q ui p me n t N ee d e d
PASPORT
interface (USB Link, PowerLink, etc.) with USB-compatible computer
or a PS-2000 Xplorer
®
EZscreen or DataStudio
E qu i p m en t S e t up
1. Connect the PASPORT interface to a USB port on your computer or to a USB hub.
2. Connect the sensor to a PASPORT interface. (If using an Xplorer in the classroom,
connect the Xplorer cable to your computer.)
3. The software launches when it detects a PASPORT sensor. Select a point of entry.
1
software (version 1.8.5 or later)
2
3
CARD 1A
012-08511A

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Summary of Contents for PASCO Pasport PS-2136

  • Page 1 20 samples/per second The altitude is the height relative to sea level (in meters). Altitude readings will vary with local variations in barometric pressure. The sensor will resolve better than 0.3 meters. ® 800-772-8700 • 916-786-3800 • techsupp@pasco.com • www.pasco.com 012-08511A...
  • Page 2 CARD 1B Z e ro i n g t h e Ac ce l er a t i o n/ Al t i m e t e r Col l ec ting D ata with th e 3- Axis Ac ce l- e ra tion A ltime ter i n th e Cl assro om...
  • Page 3 A c c e l e ra t io n A l t im e t e r in t h e F ie l d Acceleration Altimeter PASCO’s 3-Axis Acceleration Altimeter features five simultaneous Procedure: measurements, as follows, for use in a wide variety of exciting activities: 1.
  • Page 4 CARD 2B Suggested Activities Sample Data Acceleration measurements can be used to help students better understand The data below was collected from an amusement park ride. velocity changes that occur with and without changes in altitude. Height (meters) • Amusement park rides: Use the 3-Axis Acceleration Altimeter to help students see clear, visual clues about where they experience various acceleration changes on a ride, such as a roller coaster.