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S m a r t F a n A c c e s s o r y
Start/Stop Conditions and Calculations
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Start the PASCO Data Collection Software (Cap
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stone). Turn on the Smart Cart and use the software
to wirelessly “pair” (connect) it to the computing
device from inside the “Hardware Setup” pane. (See
the software Help system for more information about
connecting the Smart Cart.)
Smart Fan Accessory Configuration
Select the arrow next to “Smart Fan Accessory” to
open the Smart Fan Accessory Configuration Tool, or
select the “Smart Fan” icon from the Tools palette.
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The fan in the Smart Fan Accessory can provide forward or backward thrust. The amount of thrust
(-100 percent to +100 percent) and the direction are controlled by the Slider Control. The amount
and direction can also be entered as text in the Thrust Display (for example, “+35”).
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Under the “Advanced Options” menu are the “Start Condition” and “Stop Condition” menus.
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Use the “On” and “Off” output selections to turn the fan on or off. Enable the “Auto” output selec
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tion to allow the “Start Condition” and “Stop Condition” or calculations to control the fan.
Start/Stop Conditions and Calculations
Start/Stop Conditions and Calculations are designed to support remote “sense-and-control” operation of
the Smart Fan Accessory when it is used with the Wireless Smart Cart. Calculations can be written that
rely upon the measurements from the on-board sensors of the Smart Cart, or other sensors that can be
used with the PASCO Data Collection Software. For example, the Smart Fan Accessory could be
instructed to start its fan when the Data Collection Software measures a temperature that rises above a
set value.
Start Condition and Stop Condition
The menus for both the Start Condition and the Stop Condition show three choices. The default choice is
“None”:
Hardware Setup in Capstone
Thrust Display
Thrust Slider Control
forward and backward
Start Condition menu
Stop Condition menu
“On” “Off” “Auto” output selections
Generate the fan’s thrust
based on a calculation
Change the Output State
based on a logic statement
Advanced Options menu
Smart Fan Configuration Tool
Smart
Fan
Icon
Tools
Palette
