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Collecting Data with the Quad
Temperature Sensor
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CARD 2A
1. Plug one or more temperature probes into one or more of the external
ports.
2. Connect a PASPORT interface to a USB port on your computer or to an
Xplorer.
3. Connect the Quad-Temp Sensor to a PASPORT interface.
4. In DataStudio or Xplorer, click the
Start
button to begin collecting data. To
end data collection, click the
Stop
button.
Calibrating the Temperature Probe
Calibration of the Fast Response Temperature Probe or Stainless Steel Temperature
Probe (PS-2153) is not required. The accuracy of the PASCO temperature probes is
better than 0.5
°
C across the entire range of the probe. However, if you wish to
calibrate, the probe may be calibrated using the following procedure.
Equipment required:
DataStudio software (ver.1.9.0 or later), PS-2143 Quad
Temperature Sensor, temperature probes, ice water, boiling water
1. Plug the PS-2143 Sensor into a PASPORT interface connected to a USB-
compatible computer.
2. Plug a temperature probe into the sensor box using any of the four 3.5 mm
ports on the sensor box.
3. Click the
Setup
button in the DataStudio toolbar. The Setup window will
open.
4. Click on the Temperature
Calibrate
button next to the appropriate probe
number in the Setup window. The Calibrate window will open.
5. Place the temperature probe in an ice water bath.
6. Ensure the value in the dialogue box for
Point 1
is 0. This value may be
changed to the temperature of the controlled temperature bath if it is different
than 0
°
C.
7. Click the
Set
button adjacent to the Point 1 dialogue box.
8. Place the temperature probe in boiling water.
9. Ensure the value in the dialogue box for
Point 2
is 100. This value may be
changed to the temperature of a controlled temperature bath if it is different
than
100
°
C.
10. When the displayed current value stops changing, click the
Set
button
adjacent to the Point 2 dialogue box.
11. To save the calibration values, click the
OK
button. The calibration is
complete.
Changing Measurements in DataStudio
Note:
To activate recording for a specific probe, click to place an
“X” in the box next to the probe that matches the probe’s port
number. To stop the sensor from recording temperature for a
specific probe, disconnect the probe or click in the appropriate
box to remove the “X.”
To change units,
click the down
arrow next to the
appropriate
temperature probe
number.
CARD 2B
Sensor Usage Tips
• Studying thermal heat flow (in either one or two dimensions)
• Comparing body core vs. limb temperatures
• Comparison of temperatures among various chemical reactions
• Exploring solar radiation
• Studying the properties of insulation
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the sensor box, do not place the
Quad Temperature box in water, liquids, chemicals, ovens, or fire
at any time.
CAUTION:
Do not use the sensor beyond the recommended
temperature specification range on card 1A.
Suggested Applications
Temperature Probes:
*
• 2 Fast Response Temperature Probes
• PS-2131 Skin/Surface Temperature Probe
• 2 PS-2153 Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
Energy Transfer Products
• ET-8499 Energy Transfer - Calorimeter
• ET-8770 Energy Transfer - Friction
• ET- 8593 Energy Transfer - Solar
• ET-8782 Energy Transfer - Thermoelectric
• ET-8779 Thermal Hammer
Thermodynamics Products:
• TD-8572 Heat Engine/Gas Law Apparatus
• TD-8592 Small Piston Heat Engine
• TD-8596 Ideal Gas Law Syringe
• TD-8595 Absolute Zero Apparatus
• TD-8497 Solar Constant Set
*
The Quad Temp. Sensor was designed for use with PASCO temperature
probes that have a 3.5 mm stereo plug.
P
ASCO Equipment Used with the Quad
Temperature Sensor
Tip:
DataStudio 1.9.0 will automatically detect when a temperature probe
is first connected. The temperature measurement can be manually
added in the Setup window.
Tip:
If using the Quad Temperature to take freezer measurements, put the
probe in the freezer, but keep the box outside of the freezer.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the sensor box, do not place the
Quad Temperature box in water, liquids, chemicals, ovens, or fire
at any time.
CAUTION:
Do not use the sensor beyond the recommended
temperature specification range on card 1A.
Tip:
DataStudio 1.9.0 will automatically detect when a temperature probe
is first connected. The temperature measurement can be manually
added in the Setup window.
Tip:
If using the Quad Temperature to take freezer measurements, put
the probe in the freezer, but keep the box outside of the freezer.
Tip:
the stainless steel temperature probe is slightly smaller than the
holes in most rubber stoppers. In order to create an airtight seal, use
the blue plastic tubing that accompanies the sensor. When slid over
the probe, as in the picture below, the seal will be complete.
