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Dual-Range Force Sensor

(Order Code DFS-BTA)

The Dual-Range Force Sensor is a general-purpose device for

measuring pushing and pulling forces. It can be used as a

replacement for a hand-held spring scale or mounted on a ring

stand. It can also be mounted on a dynamics cart to study collisions. Forces as small as

0.01 newtons and as large as 50 newtons can be measured. The Dual-Range Force

Sensor can be used for a variety of experiments, including

 Studying force and impulse during collisions

 Studying simple harmonic motion

 Monitoring frictional force

 Studying Hooke’s law

 Monitoring the thrust of model rocket engines

 Measuring the force on a dynamics cart

 Measuring the force required to lift a known mass using simple machines

What is included with the Dual-Range Force Sensor?

Several accessories are included with the Dual-Range Force Sensor.

 Hardware for attaching the Dual-Range Force Sensor to a Vernier dynamics cart

is included with the cart.

 The Utility Handle provides a convenient handle for the Force Sensor and can

also be used to mount it to various clamps.

 The Bumper is used mostly for collision

experiments or any time you want to measure

pushing forces.

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and measuring pulling force

Bumper

Thumb Screw

Utility Handle

Bumper

Hook

Collecting Data with the Dual-Range Force Sensor

This sensor can be used with the following interfaces to collect data.

 Vernier LabQuest

2 or original LabQuest

as a standalone device or with a

computer

 Vernier LabQuest

Mini with a computer

 Vernier LabPro

with a computer or TI graphing calculator

 Vernier Go!

Link

 Vernier EasyLink

 Vernier SensorDAQ

 CBL 2™

 TI-Nspire™ Lab Cradle

Here is the general procedure to follow when using the Dual-Range Force Sensor:

1. Connect the Dual-Range Force Sensor to the interface.

2. Start the data-collection software

3. The software will identify the Dual-Range Force Sensor and load a default data-

collection setup. You are now ready to collect data.

Data-Collection Software

This sensor can be used with an interface and the following data-collection software.

 Logger Pro 3 This computer program is used with LabQuest 2, LabQuest,

LabQuest Mini, LabPro, or Go!Link.

 Logger Pro 2 This computer program is used with ULI or Serial Box Interface.

 Logger Lite This computer program is used with LabQuest 2, LabQuest,

LabQuest Mini, LabPro, or Go!Link.

 LabQuest App This program is used when LabQuest 2 or LabQuest is used as a

standalone device.

 DataQuest™ Software for TI-Nspire™ This calculator application for the

TI-Nspire can be used with the EasyLink or TI-Nspire Lab Cradle.

 EasyData App This calculator application for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus can

be used with CBL 2, LabPro, and Vernier EasyLink. We recommend version 2.0

or newer, which can be downloaded from the Vernier web site,

www.vernier.com/easy/easydata.html, and then transferred to the calculator. See

the Vernier web site, www.vernier.com/calc/software/index.html for more

information on the App and Program Transfer Guidebook.

 DataMate program Use DataMate with LabPro or CBL 2 and TI-73, TI-83,

TI-84, TI-86, TI-89, and Voyage 200 calculators. See the LabPro and CBL 2

Guidebooks for instructions on transferring DataMate to the calculator.

If you are using Logger Pro 2 with either a ULI or SBI, the sensor will not auto-ID. Open an

experiment file for the Dual-Range Force Sensor in the Probes & Sensors folder.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Collecting Data with the Dual-Range Force Sensor Dual-Range Force Sensor (Order Code DFS-BTA) The Dual-Range Force Sensor is a general-purpose device for measuring pushing and pulling forces. It can be used as a replacement for a hand-held spring scale or mounted on a ring stand. It can also be mounted on a dynamics cart to study collisions. Forces as small as 0.01 newtons and as large as 50 newtons can be measured.
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 LabVIEW National Instruments LabVIEW™ software is a graphical programming language sold by National Instruments. It is used with SensorDAQ and can be used with a number of other Vernier interfaces. See www.vernier.com/labview for more information. NOTE: Vernier products are designed for educational use.
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Accessory Adapters (sold separately) Dynamics Track Adapter (DTA-DFS) This adapter extends the versatility of your force sensor by increasing mounting possibilities. It is designed to attach to either a Vernier Dynamics Track or a PASCO Dynamics Track. Multiple mounting options allow for sensor-to-sensor or sensor-to-cart collision measurements. Includes two magnetic bumper attachments.
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Warranty Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use. Vernier Software & Technology 13979 S.W. Millikan Way  Beaverton, OR 97005-2886 Toll Free (888) 837-6437  (503) 277-2299  FAX (503) 277-2440 info@vernier.com  www.vernier.