Pasco PS-2189 High Resolution Force Sensor User Manual download pdf

Instruction Sheet

012-10237A

800-772-8700 www.pasco.com

High Resolution Force Sensor

PS-2189

Included Parts

1. High Resolution Force Sensor

2. Bumper attachment

3. Hook attachment

4. Cart/Bracket thumbscrew (M5 × 45 mm)

5. Rod clamp thumbscrew (1/4-20 × 0.75 inch)

Additional Part Required

• PASPORT interface or datalogger

Quick Start

1. Connect the High Resolution Force Sensor to your

PASPORT interface.

2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface

to it and start DataStudio.

3. Screw the hook attachment into the sensor.

4. Press or click the start button to begin recording data.

5. Push or pull the hook. The sensor measures the applied

force.

Introduction

The High Resolution Force Sensor connects to a PASPORT inter-

face or datalogger and records force in the range of −50 N to

+50 N at a rate of up to 1000 samples per second. High resolu-

tion, dynamic over-sampling, and a low drift rate make the sensor

well suited for measuring very small changes

Set-up

Connecting the Sensor to an Interface

1. Connect the sensor’s plug to any port of a PASPORT inter-

face or datalogger.

2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface

to it and start DataStudio.

Zeroing the Sensor

Press the ZERO button on the sensor. The sensor’s output is

adjusted to read zero.

Connecting Bumper and Hook Attachments

Screw the bumper or hook into the sensor as illustrated.

About the Force Measurement

Dynamic Over-sampling

To increase the degree of dynamic over-sampling, lower the sam-

ple rate.

Over-sampling reduces noise, produces smoother data, and

improves the measurement resolution. This effect is especially

noticeable when very small force changes are measured. The

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - High Resolution Force Sensor

Instruction Sheet012-10237A800-772-8700 www.pasco.com®High Resolution Force SensorPS-2189Included Parts1. High Resolution Force Sensor2. Bumper attach

Page 2 - Technical Support

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