Phys 1 Student Workbook.pdf

Physics Labs with Computers, Vol. 1Student WorkbookTutorial Activities: Pressure Sensor 012-07000AThe Pressure Sensor includes a cable, asyringe, tubing, and connectors for thetubing.The sensor can measure pressures as high as700 kilopascals, or about seven atmospheres.It is designed for non-corrosive gases. Donot put liquids into the sensor.For this activity you will need two drops ofglycerin, the syringe, a short piece of tubing,and a quick-release connector.Set up the sensorPressure Sensor• Plug the DIN connector cable into the sensor’s DIN plug and then connect the cable intoAnalog Channel A on the interface.• Prepare the syringe. Cut a short piece of tubing(about 2 cm). Put a drop of glycerin on the barbend of a quick-release connector. Put the barbend of the connector into one end of the tubing.Put a drop of glycerin on the tip of the syringe.Put the tip of the syringe into the other end of the tubing. Pull out the piston so it is atabout the 10 cc mark.• Connect the syringe to the sensor. Line up the quickreleaseconnector with the pressure port on the sensor.Push the connector onto the port and turn theconnector clockwise until it clicks.Set up the sensor in the software• In DataStudio, double-click the name of the sensor in the Sensors list in the ExperimentSetup window.• The sensor icon will appear below Channel A of the interface. Result: The sensor’sparameters (e.g., Pressure) appear in the Data list.700 kPa MAXDRY AIR ONLYPRESSURE PORT MATINGCONNECTOR:PASCO PART NO. 640-021CI-6532APRESSURESENSOR0-700 kPa(ABSOLUTE)500 scientificPASCOInterfacescientific300PASCOANALOG CHANNELSScienceW orkshop DATA LOGGING INSTRUCTIONSScienceWorkshopInterface510Find the nameof the sensor.A - 36©1999 PASCO scientific