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Whether measuring the motion of a ball, a dynamics cart or a person, you need good, clean data from your Motion Sensor. Our Motion Sensor uses false target rejection technology–no more spikes or other discontinuities in your data.
PASPORT sensors connect directly to all current PASCO interfaces.
ScienceWorkshop sensors connect directly to the 550 and 850 Universal Interfaces as well as legacy ScienceWorkshop interfaces. They can connect to other PASCO interfaces with the use of an adapter. More info.
An electrostatic transducer in the face of the Motion Sensor transmits a burst of 16 ultrasonic pulses with a frequency of about 49 kHz. The ultrasonic pulses reflect off a target and return to the face of the sensor. The target indicator flashes when the transducer detects an echo.
The sensor measures the time between the trigger rising edge and the echo rising edge. It uses this time and the speed of sound to calculate the distance to the object. To determine velocity, it used consecutive position measurements to calculate the rate of change of position. Similarly, determines acceleration by using consecutive velocity measurements.
MatchGraph!
A motion sensor can also be used with our free MatchGraph! software which is free for download. Or you can purchase a bundle that includes a Motion sensor, an interface and MatchGraph! software.
For use with dynamics systems
Elastic Bumper (ME-8998)
This elastic bumper protects the motion sensor from moving carts.
Cart Adapter Accessory (ME-6743)
Mount a sensor on your Dynamics Cart or PAScar.
Motion Sensor Bracket (PS-2546)
Easily mount a Motion Sensor to the ceiling or vertical metal surface, such as a metal-backed whiteboard.
Motion Sensor Guard (SE-7256)
A metal wire guard that protects the Motion Sensor (PS-2103A) when dropping objects from above the sensor.
To use this product you need a PASCO interface.
New to probeware or have questions about sensors or interfaces? Contact Teacher and Technical Support. We're here to help!
This product requires or recommends PASCO software for data collection and analysis. Either SPARKvue software or PASCO Capstone software may be used.
PASPORT Rotary Motion Sensor (PS-2120A)
PASPORT Chemistry Sensor (PS-2170)