Force Sensor Balance Stand
Model No. CI-6460
4
®
Introduction
The Force Sensor Balance Stand is designed to allow the use of a PASCO Force Sensor as a
balance. The sensor is mounted on a bracket and the circular balance pan is screwed directly
into the Force Sensor in place of the hook. When used with DataStudio, both weight and
mass can be determined with a Force Sensor and a stand. Both ScienceWorkshop and
PASPORT Force Sensors can be used with the Force Sensor Balance Stand.
The Force Sensor Balance Stand is ideal for usage in experiments exploring buoyancy,
gravitational, and normal forces.
Basic Setup:
1. Using the screws provided with the Force Sensor, mount the sensor on the balance stand. See
Figure 1 for the appropriate mounting positions.
2. Unscrew the hook from the top of the Force Sensor. Screw the balance pan into the
threaded hole on the top of the Force Sensor.
3. Connect the Force Sensor to either a ScienceWorkshop or PASPORT interface. (For
software setup, see Appendix A.)
4. Place an object on the balance pan. Try to center the object for best results.
5. In DataStudio, click the Start button to display the weight of the object.
6. Use the calculator in DataStudio to create the following equation, which displays the mass
in kg:
Figure 1: Front view of Force
Sensor Balance Stand
Attach the
Economy Force
Sensor and
PASPORT
Force Sensor
here.
Use these two
holes to attach the
ScienceWorkshop
Force Sensor.
Use this hole to
store the balance
pan.
mass
Force
9.81
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