PASCO PS-2103A Motion Sensor - Manual

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Motion Sensor
PS-2103A
Quick Start
1. Connect the Motion Sensor to your PASPORT interface.
2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface
to it and start DataStudio.
3. Place an object in front of the sensor at least 15 cm away.
4. Press or click the start button 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 PASPORT inter-
face to measure and record position, velocity, and acceleration. It
produces a series of ultrasonic pulses and detects the sound
reflecting back from an object in front of it. The interface mea-
sures the times between outgoing pulses and returning echoes.
From these measurements, it determines the position, velocity,
and acceleration of the object.
This instruction sheet includes procedures for:
• setting up the hardware and software (page 2),
• collecting data (page 2),
• changing the sample rate (page 2),
• calibrating the sensor (page 3),
• mounting the sensor on equipment (page 3), and
• troubleshooting (page 4).
Theory of operation is described on page 4, and specifications are
listed on page 4.
Note: Essential DataStudio and GLX tasks are described briefly in this
instruction sheet. For more instructions press F1 to open DataStudio's
on-line help or see the Xplorer GLX Users’ Guide.
Included Equipment Part Number
Motion Sensor PS-2103A
Additional Equipment Required
PASPORT Interface See PASCO catalog
or www.pasco.com
PASPORT Plug
Range
Switch
Ultrasonic
Transducer
Rotating
Head
Clips for
mounting
on track
Hole for
mounting
on rod
Target
Indicator
Motion Sensor
PS-2103A