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Set Up the Hardware
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In the Properties window, select one of the three
choices and then click OK at the bottom to close the
window.
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Choice A: Zero Sensor Measurements at Start -
Zero the Wireless Force Sensor at the start of data
collection.
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Choice B: Zero Sensor Now - Works the same as a
Zero button.
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Choice C: Remove Sensor Zero Offset - Undo.
Return the Wireless Force Sensor to its previous
state.
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Repeat the process for the Wireless Acceleration
Sensor if needed.
Collect Data
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In PASCO Capstone, select a display in the main
window or from the Display palette. In the display,
use the <Select Measurement> menu to pick a
measurement to be shown.
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Select Record to begin collecting data.
Troubleshooting the Wireless Force-Acceleration
Sensor
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If the Wireless Force-Acceleration Sensor loses
Bluetooth connection and will not reconnect, try
cycling the ON button. Press and briefly
hold
the
button until the status LEDs blink in sequence, and
then release the button. Start the sensor in the usual
way.
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If the sensor stops communicating with the
computer software or tablet application, try
restarting the software or application. If the problem
remains, press and hold the ON button for 10
seconds and then release. Start the sensor in the
usual way.
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Turn Bluetooth off and then turn it back on. Retry.
Set Up the Hardware
Connecting Bumper and Hook Attachments
Screw the bumper or hook attachment into the threaded
hole on the front end of the sensor as shown.
Direction of Acceleration Sensitivity
The acceleration sensing units inside the sensor are
oriented so that the lines of greatest sensitivity follow the
three X-Y-Z arrows indicating the direction of
acceleration.
In this orientation, the X-axis direction is ‘along’ the axis
of the sensor, the Y-axis direction is ‘perpendicular’ and
horizontal to the axis, and the Z-axis direction is
‘perpendicular’ to the label on top.
Test the Sensor’s Output Using Earth’s Gravity
Start the PASCO Data Collection Software. If the
Force-Acceleration sensor is held so that the X-axis on
the top of the sensor is vertical and pointing upward, the
Acceleration X-axis reading is 1.0 g. If the sensor is
A.
B.
C.
Wireless Force Sensor Properties Window
Bumper
Attachment
Hook
Attachment
Arrows indicate direction
of acceleration
Z
X
Y
