PS-3223
Wireless 3-Axis Acceleration/Altimeter
013-16192A
Rotating Platform
The sensor can be mounted to the track of the ME-8951
Rotating Platform. Secure the sensor to the track using
the thumbscrew and square nut included with the 300 g
square mass. Be sure to pay attention to the direction of
the
x
and
y
axes of the sensor when mounting.
Figure 3. Sensor mounted to the ME-8951 Rotating Platform.
Truss Set Member
The threaded hole on the sensor casing can be used to
attach the sensor to a PASCO Truss Set Member. Other
objects (such as masses) can be attached to the sensor
using 6-32 screws.
Figure 4. Sensor mounted to a PASCO Truss Set Member.
String or rubber band
Tie a string to the center mounting hole in the sensor
casing. Use the string to swing the sensor in a circle to
measure centripetal acceleration.
Tie a rubber band to the hole. Use the rubber band to
launch sensor to explore projectile motion.
Battery Replacement
1. Insert a coin into the battery compartment door
slot then turn the door counterclockwise until the
indicator aligns with the second mark.
2. Remove the battery compartment door, O-ring
gasket, and battery.
3. Insert a new CR2032 battery in the compartment
with the positive (+) side facing up.
4. Replace the door and O-ring gasket, aligning the
indicator with the second mark.
5. Turn the battery compartment door clockwise
until the indicator aligns with the first mark.
Figure 5. Battery compartment door.
LED Status
Bluetooth LED
Status
Red blink
Ready to be connected to software
Green blink
Connected to software
Yellow blink
Remotely logging data
Battery LED
Status
Red blink
Battery needs to be replaced soon
Green solid
Battery is fully charged
Yellow solid
Battery is charging
