Wireless Force Acceleration Sensor

Product Code: PS-3202

Description

Capable of measuring force, acceleration, and rotation, this sensor is ideal for experiments involving rotating platforms, moving carts, spring oscillations, collisions, and impulse. The wireless design offers improved measurements without a cable affecting the experiment outcome. Finger-holes support handheld applications or mount it onto a cart or rod.

Teaching Advantage

  • Simultaneously measures force and acceleration. Measures acceleration in x, y, and z axes and resultant acceleration. Built-in gyroscope measures rotation.
  • Features convenient Bluetooth Smart wireless connectivity with simple, one-touch in-app pairing.
  • Probe can be quickly zeroed through software for accurate taring.
  • Long-lasting rechargeable battery.
  • Logging mode allows force, acceleration and rotation data to be recorded directly on the sensor for long term experiments. The logged data can later be uploaded to software for complete analysis.

Experiments

Here is just a sample of the available experiments for the Wireless Force Acceleration Sensor. Visit PASCO’s Experiment Library to view more activities.


Special Features

  • Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • Logging
  • +/- 50 N
  • 3-axis accelerometer
  • 3-axis gyroscope
  • Finger-holes
  • Built-in rod clamp


What’s Included

  • 1x Hook attachment
  • 1x Rubber bumper attachment
  • 1x Cart/bracket thumbscrew
  • 1x Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
  • 1x USB cable

Product Specifications

Force Range ±50 N
Force: Maximum Sampling Rate 1000 Hz
Force Resolution 0.03 N
Accuracy 0.1 N
Acceleration Sensor: Max Sampling Rate 500 Hz
Acceleration Range ±16 g
Angular Rotation Rate Range up to ±2000 degrees per second
Gyro Sensor: Max Sampling Rate 500 Hz
Battery Rechargeable lithium-polymer
Logging Yes
Bluetooth BT 4.0

Battery & Logging

Stored Data Points Memory (Logging) 1 >20,000
Battery – Connected (Data Collection Mode) 2 >38 hr
Battery – Logging (Data Logging Mode) 3 1.5 days
Battery Type LiPo
  • 1 Minimum # of data points with all measurements enabled, actual results depend on enabled measurements.
  • 2 Continuous use in a connected state until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
  • 3 Logging until battery failure, actual results will depend on sample rate, active measurements, and battery condition.
  • * Normal classroom use is the sensor in active use for 20min/lab for 120 lab periods/yr.

Recommended Accessories

Storage Tray for Wireless Force Sensor PS-3595
Wireless Sensor Charging Station PS-3599

Replacement Parts

Force Sensor Spares Kit CI-6463
Micro USB Cable PS-3584

Also Available

Force Sensor Balance Stand CI-6460
USB Bluetooth Adapter PS-3500
Wireless Centripetal Force Accessory ME-8094
Rotating Platform ME-8951
Rocket Engine Test Bracket ME-6617
Magnetic Bumper Set ME-9885A
Force Sensor Track Bracket ME-6622
Bumper Accessory Set ME-9884

Support Documents

Specifications

Range
  • +/- 50 N
Resolution
  • 0.03 N
Accuracy
  • 1% / 0.1 N
Battery
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer
Logging
  • Yes
Bluetooth
  • BT 4.0