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Wireless Force-Acceleration Sensor 

(PS-3202)

Introduction

The Wireless Force-Acceleration Sensor is a combination
wireless and USB sensor that connects to a computer or tablet
device through Bluetooth, and can also connect to a computer
using the included USB cable. The sensor measures force up to
±50 newtons (N), acceleration up to ±16 g (where 1 g is equal to
9.8 m/s

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), and angular rotation rate up to ±2000 degrees per

second (dps). The sensor measures force as a push or pull
along its x-axis and measures acceleration in three dimensions
(xy, and z). PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue can show the
resultant acceleration. The sensor uses a micro-
electromechanical system (MEMS) device.

The sensor is designed to optimize the battery usage time.
Since each sensor has a unique device ID number, more than
one can be connected to a computer or tablet at the same time.

Features

 Battery Status LED

Indicates the charging status of the battery.

Battery LED

Status

Red blink

Low power

Yellow ON

Charging

Green ON

Fully charged

 Bluetooth Status LED

Indicates the status of the sensor’s Bluetooth connection.

Bluetooth LED

Status

Red blink

Ready to pair

Green blink

Connected

Yellow blink

Remotely logging data

For information on remote data logging, see the PASCO
Capstone or SPARKvue online help.

NOTE: The Bluetooth Status LED is disabled
when connecting the sensor to a computer
using a USB cable.

 Device ID

Use this to identify the sensor when connecting via
Bluetooth.

 Rod Clamp Thumbscrew

Use this to mount the sensor to a rod or rod stand.

 ON/OFF button

Press to turn the sensor on. Press and briefly hold to turn
the sensor off. Note that the sensor automatically turns
itself on when connected to a computer via USB. To
preserve battery, the sensor puts itself to sleep after several
minutes of inactivity if not connected.

 Micro USB port

Use with the included micro USB cable to connect the
sensor to a USB charger. The port and cable can also be
used to directly connect the sensor to a computer without
the use of Bluetooth. This connection method is not
supported by iOS.

 Bumper attachment

Attach this to the threaded hole on the front of the sensor
when recording measurements from collisions or impacts.

 Hook attachment

Attach this to the threaded hole on the front of the sensor
when recording measurements from forces pulling on the
sensor.

 Cart/track thumbscrew

Use this to mount the sensor to a PASCO cart.

 Micro USB cable (not pictured)

Initial step: Charge the battery

Charge the battery by connecting the micro USB port to any
standard USB charger. The Battery Status LED is solid yellow
while charging. When fully charged, the LED changes to solid
green.

Product Guide | 012-14710D

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