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A b o u t t h e C o m p o n e n t s
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100 N Load Cell (PS-2200)
- Strain gauges mounted on a beam with no electronics so a Load Cell requires a Load Cell
Amplifier (PS-2198) or Dual Load Cell Amplifier PS-2206).
5 N Load Cell (PS-2201)
- Strain gauges mounted on a beam with no electronics so a Load Cell requires a Load Cell
Amplifier or Dual Load Cell Amplifier.
Displacement Sensor (PS-2205)
- A PASPORT Sensor and a digital displacement indicator designed to measure the
deflection of parts of a structure.
Dual Load Cell Amplifier (PS-2206)
- Can plug in one or two Load Cells; requires a PASPORT interface to connect to
the USB port of a computer.
About the Components
Beams
There are six sizes of plastic I-Beams, labeled #1 through #7. Beam #1 is the shortest beam.
Assembling Beams
All beams attach to connectors in the same way. Use the included screws (6-32, slotted) to attach beams to a connector
(such as the half round connector) as illustrated.
Attaching Cords
When attaching cords for lateral bracing or for suspension or cable-stayed bridges, Cord Tensioning Clips are used to
assist in adjusting the tension in the cords.
The Cord Clip does not come apart. It is best to thread the cord through the clip before the clip is installed on the structure.
Prepare to thread the cord by holding the top half of the clip as shown in Figure 2a so the two halves of the clip will sepa-
rate, leaving an opening through which the cord is threaded. The cord is inserted into the end opposite the pointed end of
the clip. The cord should be looped back through the clip as shown in Figure 2c. Then the Cord Clip can be used in the
structure, using a screw to tighten the clip shut. To adjust the cord tension, loosen the screw and pull on the cord to the
desired tension and then tighten the screw.
Figure 1: Attaching beams to connectors
Screw
Beam
Connector
Figure 2a: Hold half of
the cord clip so the
two halves separate
Figure 2b: Loop the
cord back through the
cord clip
Figure 2c: The cord
goes around the
screw hole
Figure 2d: The cord clip is
ready to be attached to the
structure using a screw