Attach this current probe to a voltage sensor and measure current between -4 A and +4 A.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The PS-2184 attaches to any PASCO voltage sensor to allow the measurement of current between -4 A and +4 A. The probe contains a precision 0.10 ohm resistor and allows the precise measurement of the voltage drop across the resistor.
Product Specifications
| Resistor | 0.10 Ω, 3.0 W, 1.0% |
| Maximum Current | 4 A |
| Maximum Voltage Without Damage | 30 V |
| Terminals | 4 mm Banana Jacks |
| Maximum Sample Rate | Depends on interface |
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.
Buying Guide
| Requires One Of These | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor | PS-2115 | -- |
| Wireless Voltage Sensor | PS-3211A | -- |
| Voltage Sensor (shrouded) | UI-5110 | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Voltage and Current Sensors
Educational voltage and current sensors don’t have to look serious to have seriously powerful capabilities. We provide user-friendly voltage and current sensors that generate live data to improve students’ contextual understanding of electrical concepts. This page provides a comparison chart of our offerings to help you make an informed purchase.
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Current Probe.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Kirchhoff's Circuit Laws
Verify the laws for a resistive circuit using a DC input and for a time varying RC circuit. The DC portion and the RC portion of the lab are each stand-alone labs.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Current Probe Manual | English - 103.05 KB | |
