ME-1245
Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory
012-16366A
To update PASCO data collection software
1. Open the PASCO data collection software.
2. The software will display a message if an update
is available. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you do not receive a message, the software is
up to date.
You can also check for an update by doing the following:
Go to the
Help
menu then click
Check for Updates
.
Select the menu icon
and select
Check for Updates
.
To update the Smart Cart firmware
The Smart Cart contains firmware that controls how the
device functions and works with accessories. It is
important to make sure that your Smart Cart has the latest
version of the firmware installed.
1. Connect the Smart Cart to your software. It is
recommended to use a USB connection since
this will result in a faster update.
2. The software will display a message if a firmware
update is available. Follow the instructions on the
screen. If you do not receive a message, the
firmware is up to date.
Using the Equipment
Figure 1. Placing the Smart Ballistic Cart in a Smart Cart.
Mounting to a cart
1. Place the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory in the
accessory tray of the cart. For a Smart Cart, make
sure that the ports on the accessory are on the
same side as the ports on the cart (Figure 1).
2. Turn each mounting thumbscrew until finger-tight
to secure the accessory to the cart.
Launching a projectile remotely
1. Connect the Smart Cart to Capstone.
2. Connect the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory to the
Smart Cart using the Smart Cart accessory cable
(Figure 2).
3. Under the Tools palette, click the Ballistic Cart
tool.
4. Place the ball in the barrel and push down until it
locks in place.
5. Launch the projectile by pressing the Trigger Now
button in the Ballistic Cart panel.
The accessory can also be triggered by setting distance
or time based conditions in the Ballistic Cart panel. These
conditions will only trigger the cart while recording or
monitoring data.
1. Connect the Smart Cart to SPARKvue.
2. Connect the Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory to the
Smart Cart using the Smart Cart accessory cable
(Figure 2).
3. Select
to build a new page.
4. Select the full screen template.
5. Select the Ballistic Cart tool .
6. Place the ball in the barrel and push down until it
locks in place.
7. Launch the projectile by pressing the Trigger Now
button in the Ballistic Cart panel.
Figure 2. Smart Ballistic Cart Accessory connected to a Smart Cart
.
