PASCO ME-9488 CART LAUNCHER - Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model ME-9488
CART LAUNCHER
012-05876C
Introduction
The PASCO ME-9488 Cart Launcher is used with the
Introductory Dynamics System (ME-9429A or ME-9452)
to launch dynamics carts with repeatable speeds. It will
launch a 500 g dynamics cart horizontally at speeds rang-
ing from approximately 0.2 m/s to 2 m/s.
Features
•
Mounting bracket - allows Cart Launcher to be
mounted to the dynamics track horizontally or vertically
• Rubber tip on launch end
• Reference scale indicates same launch setting
• Easy-pull trigger
• Adjustable latching clamp
• Hook for hanging weights for launcher calibration.
Mounting the Cart Launcher to the
Dynamics Track
The Cart Launcher mounts to the Dynamics Track in the
track’s side T-slot. See Figure 1.
The height of the Cart Launcher must be adjusted to the
level of the center of mass of the cart to get a smooth
launch. The center of mass of the cart varies, depending
on the accessories that are attached to the cart. To adjust
the height of the launcher, loosen the screw in the vertical
slot on the launcher bracket, move the launcher to the de-
sired height, and tighten the screw.
To mount the Cart
Launcher in the vertical
position for calibration,
remove the screw in
the slot of the bracket,
turn the launcher to its
vertical position, and re-
attach the launcher to
the bracket using the
other screw hole on the
launcher. See Figure
2. In the vertical posi-
tion, the Cart Launcher
should be used near
one end of the dynam-
ics track so the
launcher can be ex-
tended out over the
edge of the table.
Figure 2
Equipment
Cart Launcher/Track
Screw
Square Nut
Cart Launcher
mounting Screw
Cart Launcher Body
Cart Launcher
Figure 1
Dynamics Track
Vertical/Horizontal
Screw Attachment
Mounting Bracket:
Cart Launcher/Dynamics Track
Adjustable Attachment Slot
Adjustable Latching Clamp
Dynamics Cart
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2
3
4
5
6
7
0
T-slot
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
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7
0