Pasco Scientific ME-6956, Instruction Manual And Experiment Manual

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PAScar Accessory Track Set (2.2m version) 012-07558A
Figure 4: Optimum Position of Leveling Feet
L
1/4 L 1/4 L
Leveling feet
Attach the Adjustable End Stop to the Track
The Adjustable End Stop can be used at any point
on the track as a bumper. Either the plunger bar on
the car or the car's magnetic bumper can be used to
rebound off the end stop because the end stop
contains magnets. The car can also be stopped
against the end stop when the Velcro end of the car
hits the Velcro side of the end stop. This is useful
for keeping the car from rebounding. There is also
a post on top of the end stop to allow a string or
spring to be attached. Assembly is as follows:
1.
The Adjustable End Stop Assembly consists of
the end stop with two magnets installed, a black
plastic thumb screw, and a square nut.
2.
It is best to install the end stops in the groove
opposite to the side being used for the leveling
feet, so the end stops can slide past the feet
without interference.
3.
Align the square nut within the groove on the
desired side of the Dynamics Track (Figure 5).
Locate and adjust the end stop to the desired
position and tighten the thumb screw to secure.
4. When storing the end stop, such as when it is
not on the track, keep it away from computers.
Remember that the end stop has two strong
magnets in it.
Figure 5: Attaching the Adjustable End Stop
to the Track
the leveling screws up or down to change the
height of one end of the track until the car placed
at rest stays at rest. When the track is level,
tighten the lock nuts against the aluminum foot.
6. To take some twist out of the track, adjust the
5.
To level the track, place a car on the track to see
which way it rolls. Loosen the lock nuts. Turn
leveling screws on the side of the track.
4.
Align the square nut within the groove on the
desired side of the Dynamics Track. Slide the
leveling foot down the track to the desired posi-
tion. To minimize the bow in the track, place a
leveling foot about 1/4 of the track length from
each end of the track (see Figure 4).