PASCO ME-6569 RMS_IDS KIT - Manual (Page 12)

RMS/IDS Kit 012–06408A
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2. Attach the Force Sensor to the end of the track using the Force Sensor Bracket (Figure 2.1).
Move the IDS track pulley bracket, if necessary.
3. Unscrew the hook from the Force Sensor and replace it with the collision cup that is stored
on the Force Sensor Bracket.
4. Make a cone of clay that is about 1 cm in base diameter and 3 cm in height, and press it onto
the collision cup.
5. Place the cart on the track so the magnets face the Force Sensor.
6. Attach the cart—string bracket and connect the string as shown in the equipment setup
section of this manual (page 2). Check to be sure the string moves freely without obstruction,
is horizontal across the top of the pulleys and cart—string bracket, and is taunt enough so it
does not slip on the pulleys.
Set Up Science Workshop
1. Set up the RMS in Science Workshop as directed in the setup section on page 3 of this
manual.
2. If you are not in the setup window for the RMS, double-click on the RMS icon ( ).
3. Set the Division/Rotation to 1440. Click OK.
4. Double-click on the Sampling Options button and set the sampling rate to 50 Hz. Click OK.
5. Drag and drop a Graph display icon to the RMS icon and select Velocity (LinVel) from the
Choose Calculations to Display pop-up menu.
6. Set up the Force Sensor in Science Workshop (refer to the manual for the Force Sensor for
details.
Figure 2.1
Equipment setup for experiment 2
RMS
IDS Mount Accessory
IDS cart
thread
IDS track
Force Sensor
Force Sensor
Bracket
collision cup
cone of clay
block
cart—string
bracket
IDS track pulley bracket