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Non-contact Temperature Sensor
PS-2197
800-772-8700
+1 916 462 8384
www.pasco.com
Included Equipment
1.
Non-contact Temperature Sensor
2.
Sensor Handle
Additional Items Required*
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PASCO Interface and Data Collection Software
(*See the PASCO catalog or web site at
www.pasco.com for more information.)
Quick Start
1. Connect the Non-contact Temperature Sensor to a
PASCO interface, connect the interface to a com
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puting device, and start the software.
2. Click Record or press Start to begin collecting
data.
3. Point the sensor at an object or surface.
The sensor measures the temperature of the surface filling
its field of view. The temperature is recorded and displayed
on the computing device (such as a computer, tablet, or
smart phone).
Introduction
The Non-contact Temperature Sensor measures surface
temperature by detecting infrared light emitted by
objects. It features the ability to measure objects without
touching them, a very fast response (less than 0.1 s),
and a wide measurement range (-70 °C to 380 °C).
The Non-contact Temperature Sensor connects to a
computer via a PASCO interface. Measurements are
recorded and displayed by the computer or datalogger.
The sensor can be used for continuous recording and
discrete measurements.
Set-up
Connecting the Sensor
1. Plug the sensor into a PASPORT input port on the
interface. You can connect the sensor directly to
the port or use a PASPORT Extension Cable
(PASCO part PS-2500).
2. Connect the PASCO interface to a computing
device and start the PASCO Software.
Positioning the Sensor
Point the aperture of the sensor at the surface or object
to be measured. Ensure that the object fills the senor’s
field of view (see Figure 1.2); smaller objects need to be
closer to the sensor.
Unit of Measure
By default, the sensor reads temperature on the Celsius
scale. Change the unit-of-measure setting in the software
to read absolute temperature in units of K or temperature
on the Fahrenheit scale.
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For Educational Use Only! Note: This is not a medical device. It is designed for educational use only and should not be
used in any medical process such as life support or patient diagnosis. It is also not intended for use in graduate
research or industry including industrial control or any type of industrial testing.
