PASCO PS-2201 Load Cell, 5 N - Manual

I n s t r u c t i o n S h e e t
012-11097A
PASCO Structures System
Load Cell, 5 N
PS-2201
800-772-8700 www.pasco.com
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Recommended Equipment
• Load Cell Amplifier (PS-2198) or Dual Load Cell
Amplifier (PS-2205)
• PASPORT Interface or SPARK SLS
Related Equipment
• Complete Structures Set (ME-6989)
• Truss Set (ME-6990)
• Bridge Set (ME-6991)
• Advanced Structures Set (ME-6992)
• Load Cell & Amplifier Set (PS-2199)
See www.pasco.com for details about PASPORT equipment and PASCO
Structures System parts and sets.
Introduction
The Load Cell, 5 N is designed to work with the PASCO Struc-
tures System. When connected to a PASCO interface through the
PS-2198 Load Cell Amplifier or PS-2205 Dual Load Cell Ampli-
fier, the Load Cell can measure compression and tension forces
in any component of the PASCO Structures System.
For example, the PASCO Structures System includes the
ME-6987 Flat Structures Members, ME-6990 Truss Set,
ME-6991 Bridge Set, and the ME-6992 Advanced Structures Set.
About the Load Cell
The PS-2201 Load Cell measures forces ranging from -5 N to
+5 N and is wired with a male 6-pin mini-DIN connector for
plugging into a Load Cell Amplifier.
Figure 1: The 5N Load Cell has a semi-transparent case
The PS-2198 Load Cell Amplifier supports up to six Load Cells.
The PS-2205 Dual Load Cell Amplifier supports two Load Cells.
The PS-2199 Load Cell and Amplifier Set includes one Load
Cell Amplifier and four 100 N Load Cells.
Adding Load Cells
To measure the compression and tension forces in individual
members, add load cells to any PASCO Structure. Replace a
beam with two shorter beams and a load cell.
#5 beam = load cell + two #3 beams
#4 beam = load cell + two #2 beams
#3 beam = load cell + two #1 beams
5 N Load Cell