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Product Summary
The Visual Accelerometer provides acceleration data and visual clues that allow students to better understand the concept of acceleration. The sensor features 10 high output, wide-angle LEDs that indicate the magnitude and direction of acceleration. The case of the sensor fits directly into a dynamics cart, and features ties for pendulum motion and a pass-through so the sensor can be thrown vertically along a rope.
The Visual Accelerometer features three fixed ranges, an auto-scale and a peak-hold option. The peak-hold mode stores the maximum acceleration experienced by the sensor after a countdown appears on the LEDs. The zero button on the sensor negates the effect of changing the orientation of the sensor.
The Visual Accelerometer can also be used in stand-alone mode. While away from the computer, the LEDs give students a meaningful, visual measurement of acceleration.
Features
- Auto scale sets full-scale range to last measurement.
- Peak hold stores highest reading.
- Case has ties for pendulum motion and a pass-through so the sensor can be thrown vertically along a rope.
- Three ranges cover activities from elevator acceleration to freefall to a sharp turn in a car.
- Auto scale and peak-hold for maximum sensitivity and accelerations too quick for the eye to see.
- Zero (tare) button negates the effect of sensor orientation.
- Easily attaches to dynamic carts
Applications
- Real-time measurement of acceleration during simple harmonic motion
- Measure acceleration due to gravity
- Measure acceleration of a cart on an inclined plane
- Discover the acceleration of an elevator
How It Works
The Visual Accelerometer shows the magnitude and direction of acceleration in one dimension. Five green LEDs light in proportion to the acceleration to the right, and five red LEDs light in proportion to the acceleration to the left. Because the Visual Accelerometer is mounted on the accelerating object, students see the acceleration without having to look away at a computer.
What's Included
- 1x Sensor extension cable
- 1x Visual Accelerometer
- 2x Plastic M5 screws for attachment to a Dynamics Cart
- 1x Three AA batteries
- 1x Sensor Cable
Product Specifications
Three Manual Scales | 1 m/s2, 5 m/s2, 20 m/s2 full scale |
Requires three AA batteries | for stand-alone operation (included) |
Auto-off | after three hours |
Ranges | ±1.0 m/s2, ±5.0 m/s2, ±20 m/s2 |
Accuracy | 0.2 m/s2 |
Resolution | 0.01 m/s2 |
Max Sample Rate | 100 Hz |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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PASPORT Visual Accelerometer Manual | English - 882.54 KB |