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Instruction Sheet

for the PASCO

Model ME-6617

ROCKET ENGINE TEST BRACKET

012-06418A

10/97

$1.00

Editor: Sunny Bishop

Introduction

The PASCO ME-6617 Rocket Engine Test Bracket is

designed for use with the PASCO CI-6537 Force Sensor

and a PASCO computer interface to determine the

magnitude of impulse of Estes model rocket engines

(series A  D). By permitting the measurement of the

impulse of an Estes model rocket engine, the Rocket

Engine Test Bracket can augment rocketry studies, such

as those detailed in the Estes Educator Teacher

Resources

Equipment

Included:

 Rocket Engine Test Bracket

Additional Required:

 Estes Model Rocket Engine (series A, B, C, or D)

 Estes launch controller

 Large Rod Stand (ME-8735)

 90 cm support rod (ME-8738)

 Force Sensor (CI-6537)

 Science Workshop and a PASCO computer inter-

face (300, 500, or 700)

 computer

better

teach science

ways to

Phone (916) 786-3800 • FAX (916) 786-8905 • web: www.pasco.com

10101 Foothills Blvd. • P.O. Box 619011 • Roseville, CA 95678-9011 USA

The Rocket Engine Test Bracket

should be used only in a supervised

class setting by personnel who are

familiar with the National Association

of Rocketry Safety Code and after

complying with any state regulations

for igniting rocket engines.

➤

Note: Because of its remote data logging

capability, the PASCO 500 Interface is the most

practical computer interface to use with the

Rocket Engine Test Bracket.

For more information, contact Estes Industries, 1295

H. St., Penrose, CO 81240, 1-800-820-0202

Summary of content (4 pages)

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012-06418A 10/97 $1.00 Instruction Sheet for the PASCO Model ME-6617 ROCKET ENGINE TEST BRACKET Introduction Equipment The PASCO ME-6617 Rocket Engine Test Bracket is designed for use with the PASCO CI-6537 Force Sensor and a PASCO computer interface to determine the magnitude of impulse of Estes model rocket engines (series A D).
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Rocket Engine Test Bracket 012-06418A Important Safety Notes ➤ Read all the warnings and follow the instructions provided with the Estes Model Rocket Engine and Igniter. ➤ Review the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code prior to igniting a rocket engine. Point number 9 of the NAR Safety Code is of particular importance: The system I use to launch my model rocket will be remotely controlled and electrically operated. It will contain a launching switch that will return to off when released.
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012-06418A Rocket Engine Test Bracket ➤ Note: Refer to the Users Guide to Science Workshop (Sampling Options) for details on adjusting the sampling rate. Setup Set up the equipment 1. Remove the hook from the end of the Force Sensor. Use a small screwdriver to connect the Rocket Engine Test Bracket to the Force Sensor in place of the hook (Figure 1). Remove hook. 3. Open a Graph display.
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Rocket Engine Test Bracket 012-06418A 10 Integration area = 8.51336 N s igniter wires to electronic launch controller 0 Force Sensor’s TARE button Run #1 Force (N) 5 model rocket engine to computer interface 0 Keep exhaust area clear! 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 E T Time (s) AR Figure 5 Graph of typical experimental results of a test of an Estes C6-3 model rocket engine cable clips Figure 4 Completed experimental setup Suggested Activity 5.