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Instruction Sheet

012-09625A

Motion Sensor

PS-2103A

Quick Start

1. Connect the Motion Sensor to your PASPORT interface.

2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface

to it and start DataStudio.

3. Place an object in front of the sensor at least 15 cm away.

4. Press or click the start button to begin recording data.

5. Move the object in a straight line directly away from or

toward the sensor.

Introduction

The PS-2103A Motion Sensor works with your PASPORT inter-

face to measure and record position, velocity, and acceleration. It

produces a series of ultrasonic pulses and detects the sound

reflecting back from an object in front of it. The interface mea-

sures the times between outgoing pulses and returning echoes.

From these measurements, it determines the position, velocity,

and acceleration of the object.

This instruction sheet includes procedures for:

• setting up the hardware and software (page 2),

• collecting data (page 2),

• changing the sample rate (page 2),

• calibrating the sensor (page 3),

• mounting the sensor on equipment (page 3), and

• troubleshooting (page 4).

Theory of operation is described on page 4, and specifications are

listed on page 4.

Note: Essential DataStudio and GLX tasks are described briefly in this

instruction sheet. For more instructions press F1 to open DataStudio's

on-line help or see the Xplorer GLX Users’ Guide.

Included Equipment Part Number

Motion Sensor PS-2103A

Additional Equipment Required

PASPORT Interface See PASCO catalog

or www.pasco.com

PASPORT Plug

Range

Switch

Ultrasonic

Transducer

Rotating

Head

Clips for

mounting

on track

Hole for

mounting

on rod

Ta r ge t

Indicator

Motion Sensor

PS-2103A

Summary of content (4 pages)

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I n s tr u c t i o n S he e t 012-09625A Motion Sensor PS-2103A PASPORT Plug Included Equipment Part Number Motion Sensor PS-2103A Target Indicator Additional Equipment Required PASPORT Interface See PASCO catalog or www.pasco.com Range Switch Rotating Head Quick Start 1. Connect the Motion Sensor to your PASPORT interface. 2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface to it and start DataStudio. 3. Place an object in front of the sensor at least 15 cm away. 4.
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M o t io n S e n s o r PS - 2 1 0 3 A Set-up Data Collection To Connect to a PASPORT Interface DataStudio 1. Connect the Motion Sensor's plug to any port of your PASPORT interface. 1. 2. If you are using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface to it and start DataStudio. Click Start. The Motion Sensor starts clicking. If a target is in range, the target indicator flashes with each click. DataStudio starts collecting and displaying data.
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M o t io n S e n s o r To Calibrate the Motion Sensor Note: Calibration is usually not necessary. The following steps require DataStudio. 1. 2. In the Experiment Setup window, click the Motion Sensor tab. Place a target object at a standard distance in front of the Motion Sensor (typically about 1 m). 3. Precisely measure the distance from the Motion Sensor's transducer to the nearest point of the target object. 4. Enter this distance (in meters) in the Standard Distance field. 5.
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M o t io n S e n s o r Troubleshooting PS - 2 1 0 3 A Specifications If the Motion Sensor fails to perform satisfactorily, try these steps: Minimum Range 15 cm Maximum Range 8m • Ensure that the target object is no closer than 15 cm. Transducer Rotation 360° • Switch the range switch to the other setting. Range Settings • Adjust the aim left, right, up, or down.