PASCO SF-9324 Instruction Sheet

Variable frequency mechanical wave driver

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Instruction Sheet

for the PASCO

Model SF-9324

Variable Frequency Mechanical Wave Driver

Connect amplified signal

from waveform generator

Introduction

The SF-9324 Variable Frequency Mechanical Wave Drive

lets you drive wave experiments with ease and accuracy.

You will need a waveform generator with an amplifier

capable of producing current up to 1.0 A —we recom-

mend the PASCO Model PI-9587C Function Generator with

a built-in amplifier and an accurate, digital frequency read-

out, or the PI-9598 Student Function Generator.

The mechanical wave driver is a strong, long-throw

speaker, with an attached drive arm. The speaker will

vibrate with any frequency you can produce with your

waveform generator, from 0.1 Hz to 5 kHz, and with am-

plitudes up to 7 mm p-p at the low end of the frequency

range. The waveform need not be a sine wave; other

waveforms, such as square, triangular, or sawtooth, can

be used.

Banana plug

connector

Drive arm

locking tab

You can attach the Mechanical Wave Driver to a wire or

string using the provided banana plug connector, as

shown on the following page. You can also design your

own connectors. One method is to solder a piece of stiff

wire to a banana plug connector, then bend the wire as

needed.

The Mechanical Wave Driver is designed to sit upright, or

on its side (rest it on the side with the rubber feet). It can

also be mounted on a 1/2" rod in either a vertical or hori-

zontal position.

This instruction sheet edited by: Dave Griffith

012-03177G

3/97

$1.00

Fuse

NOTE:

The fuseholder must be

screwed in all the way for

the driver to operate.

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Page 1 Introduction You can attach the Mechanical Wave Driver to a wire or The SF-9324 Variable Frequency Mechanical Wave Drive string using the provided banana plug connector, as lets you drive wave experiments with ease and accuracy. shown on the following page. You can also design your You will need a waveform generator with an amplifier own connectors.
Page 2 Variable Frequency Mechanical Wave Driver 012-03177G Mounting the Mechanical Wave Driver NOTE: Avoid putting a sideways force on the IMPORTANT: When connecting the drive arm driver arm. If you are driving a wire or string that to other apparatus, or when storing the Mechanical has tension, attach the end of the wire or string to Wave Driver, always lock the drive arm by sliding a sturdy support as shown below.
Page 3 Resonant modes of coupled os- year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO cillators can be investigated using air track gliders will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product coupled by springs.
Page 4 Equipment Return If you have any comments about this product or this Should this product have to be returned to PASCO scien- manual please let us know. If you have any suggestions tific, for whatever reason, notify PASCO scientific by on alternate experiments or find a problem in the manual letter or phone BEFORE returning the product.