Designed to measure both pulling and pushing forces allowing labs from cart collisions to tug-of-war.
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
PASCO’s durable, reliable Force Sensor has been designed specifically for the student physics lab. Its wide-range, high-frequency response and low noise transducer help generate excellent impulse graphs, smooth harmonic motion data, and more. The sensor’s special strain gauge consistently generates the same output for the same force and is designed to minimize side loads. Damping materials reduce vibrations caused by collisions without affecting results. Any dynamics cart accessory can be mounted on top this Force Sensor.
Features
- Ignores Side Loads
- -50 to +50 N range
- Built-in Accessory Tray
Applications
- Measure force during elastic and inelastic collisions
- Measure force exerted by an oscillating mass
- Measure force of a swinging pendulum
Product Specifications
| Force Range | ±50 N |
| Resolution | 0.03 N or 3.1 grams |
| Zero (Tare) Function | Push-button |
| Force-overload Protection | Mechanical stop prevents forces of more than 50 N from damaging the sensor |
| Pin Configuration | 8-pin DIN plug Mounts on standard 12.7 mm support rods |
| Maximum Sample Rate | up to 10 MHz depending on interface |
| Output Voltage |
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| Output Noise | ±2 mV |
| Slew Rate | 25 N/ms |
| Bandwidth Limit | 2 kHz (internal low pass filter) |
| Output Drive | 8 meters of cable without instability |
| Mounting Options | Mounts on standard 12.7 mm support rods |
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 »
ScienceWorkshop Sensors and PASPORT Interfaces
Most of PASCO's ScienceWorkshop sensors may be used with our PASPORT interfaces by using the correct adapter. Learn more about our analog and digital PASPORT adaptors in the following guide:
Buying Guide
| Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Force Sensor Balance Stand | CI-6460 | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Force & Acceleration Sensors
Force and acceleration sensors are devices that measure force properties and aspects of motion. You can apply these sensors while investigating phenomena in fields like physics, engineering, and physical sciences.
Using ScienceWorkshop Sensors
PASCO's original line of sensors (in the black cases) can be used directly with the 550 or 850 Universal Interfaces, the legacy ScienceWorkshop Interfaces, or with our other PASPORT interfaces by using the correct adapter.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Force Sensor Manual | English - 909.97 KB | |
| Knowledge Base | ||
| Accessories and replacement parts force sensors and Smart Carts | Aug 3rd, 2023 | |
| Principle of Operation - Force Sensor | Apr 14th, 2022 | |
