User`s guide

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Basic Steps for Configuring Sampling Parameters
k Photogate Sensor Parameters
Connection of a Vernier Photogate to the EA-200 requires configuration of parameters that
are different from those for other types of sensors.
u To configure a setup for Photogate alone
In step (3) of the procedure under “To configure parameters for sampling with a single
sensor” on page 2-1, select [Photogate] on the [Vernier] tab for the sensor. This causes the
parameters described below to appear on the Sensor Setup window that appears in step (4).
Parameter Initial Default Description
(Channel) SONIC CH1: Select this option when the Photogate
sensor is connected to CH1.
SONIC: Select this option when the Photogate
sensor is connected to SONIC.
Gate Status Open-Open Open-Open: Timing starts when the gate opens, and
continues until it closes and then opens
again.
Open-Close: Timing starts when the gate opens, and
continues until it closes.
Close-Open: Timing starts when the gate closes,
and continues until it opens.
Close-Close: Timing starts when the gate closes,
continues until it opens, and then closes
again.
Number of Samples 10 Input an integer in the range of 1 to 1000 to
specify the number of samples.
Store List Folder EConSamp Specify the variable folder for storage of interval data
Data and count data.
Interval Interval Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of interval data.
Count Count Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of count data.