PASCO Specialty & Mfg. Pasco ME-6664 User's Manual
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1. Photogate Tape Set ME 6664 tennis ball s 1 Insert a four foot or longer steel rod into a base stand 2 Attach a Multi Clamp about two inches from the top of the steel rod Slide another steel rod either vertically or horizontally through the Multi Clamp Insert the rod through the photogate hook or thread the rod through the side arm of the Photogate Head Model No ME 6664 Note If the rocket does not launch increase the tightness of the plastic tub ing Ifthe tubing is loose air will leak and reduce the pressure available to launch the rocket PASCOE Model No ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set Note Keep the Photogate and rod stand in a shaded area away from direct sunlight Direct sunlight may interfere with the photogate beam and cause inaccurate measurements 3 Slide the Photogate Tape Bracket over a side arm Figure 5 Setup of Photogate on the Photogate Head Head on a Rod Stand 4 Cuta five foot piece of Photogate Tape Use tape to attach one end of the Photogate Tape to the tennis ball 5 Thread the other end of the Photogate Tape through the bracket on the Photogate Head Figure 5 Do not tape or fasten the opposite end of the Photogate Tape This end should be free to travel completely through the bracket Ap e oer HE ee AAA ss Figure 6 Recording the Velocity of a Thrown Tennis Ball with Photogate Tape 6 Move the tape until the leading edge of a black section of the tape a2. the speed as the sprinter Note The Photogate accelerates out of the starting block Tape is reusable without creases However if the tape develops a crease it Data Recording with the Photogate Tape 00rd To prevent creasing roll the tape when not in use When photogate tape 1s threaded through a PASCO photogate attached to a computer interface the photogate records data in 3 cm 05 meter increments from the black and white paired bands on the Photogate Tape As the tape moves through the Photogate Tape Bracket the infrared beam in the photogate detects the band position on the tape 1 PASCOE Model No ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set A velocity reading is taken from leading edge to leading edge on a section of the tape Figure la band1 band2 band 3 leadin leadin leadin leadin Sige 3 edge 3 edge Figure 1a Bands on Photogate Tape One velocity reading 1s recorded for every 5 cm 050 meters band black and white pair of tape that moves through the photogate beam The velocity is calculated from the A distance A time or 0 050 m A time of each band The number of data points equals the total number of 5 cm bands minus 1 that travel through the beam of the photogate For example if the tape moves 5 meters through the photogate bracket this equates to 50 bands and you could expect approximately 100 or 100 1 99 individual velocity readings or data points on a graph However if the Photogate
3. Instruction Manual Manual No 012 08625A Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 I KY DA O 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 916 786 3800 e FAX 916 786 8905 e www pasco com Photogate Tape Set Table of Contents EGUIDMENT LIST esci iran 3 LNIFOGUCHON sister arar 4 Typical Applications LL 4 Data Recording with the Photogate Tape 4 5 Equipment Setup 22222200 0H ceci 6 Experiment Applications 222202 0 a 7 10 Sample Data Results 2 2 2 bce 11 Appendix A DataStudio Setup Instructions 12 Appendix B Technical Support 13 Appendix C Copyright and Warranty Information 13 2 PASCO Model No ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 Equipment List Model Number 1 Photogate Tape 30 meter roll 64808628 08623 2 Photogate Tape Bracket 2 3 Velcro hook 1 2 diameter 4 not shown 4 Velcro loop 5 8 width 0 5 ft 4 not shown 5 Double Adhesive Tape 0 75 x 0 75 8 not shown 720 053 Use Replacement Model Numbers to expedite replacement orders Additional Equipment Required Replacement Model Number ScienceWorkshop or PASPORT interface Various See PASCO catalog Photogate Head or Accessory Photogate AAA PAS
4. PORT interfaces also require a PASPORT Photogate Port PS 2123A ScienceWorkshop interfaces do not require a Photogate Port Velcro is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V PASCI 3 Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 Introduction The ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set 1s designed for use with a PASCO photogate The Photogate Tape 1s made of a flexible Mylar material can be cut to any length and is reusable The tape is 30 m long with 5 cm band spacing edge to edge When the tape is threaded through the bracket of a photogate connected to DataStudio the student can measure position velocity and acceleration with a high degree of accuracy A high resolution 1 cm tape 1s also available to order part no ME 6666 The Photogate Tape operates on the same concept as PASCO s Picket Fence which 1s also used with PASCO photogates The advantage of the Photogate Tape over the Picket Fence is that the Photogate Tape is flexible enough to be inserted into a photogate and allows for a greater quantity of position velocity and acceleration measurements in a given period Typical Applications e Measure the launch speed and acceleration of an air rocket e Measure the acceleration due to free fall or the terminal velocity of an object in freefall e Investigate the relationship between the motion of the arm and the speed of a thrown ball e Measure the speed of a kicked ball e Connect the tape to a sprinter to measure
5. T or ScienceWorkshop interface Note PASPORT interfaces requires a PASPORT Photogate Port For DataStudio Setup instructions see Appendix A of this manual Figure 2b Fastening the Velcro over the Photogate 7 In DataStudio click the Start button to begin collecting data PASCOE Model No ME 6664 Experiment Applications Using the Photogate Tape Set with the Air Rocket System Equipment required PASPORT Xplorer PS 2000 Air Rocket System SE 8694 Photogate Head ME 9498A Photogate Port PS 2123 Photogate Tape Set ME 6664 safety goggles recommended 1 Slide the Photogate Tape Bracket over the side arm of a Photogate Head 2 Use a piece of double stick tape to mount a Photogate Head to the side platform on the Air Rocket System Secure the bracketed arm on the double stick tape Figure 3a 3 Cut a one meter piece of Photogate Tape Attach one end piece of tape to the body of the Air Rocket System 4 Thread the other end of the Photogate Tape through the bracket on the Photogate Head Figure 3b Figure 3a Threading the Tape through a Photogate on a Air Rocket System S Move the tape until the leading edge of a black section of the tape aligns with the hole on the Photogate Tape Bracket Note As the tape moves through the photogate a velocity reading will be recorded each time a 5 cm band moves through the beam 6 Fasten the Velcro over the Photogate Tape Bracket The Velcro hel
6. aStudio display connect an Xplorer cable to a USB port on your computer and run DataStudio At the software prompt click the Retrieve Now button bl PASCOE Model No ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set Sample Data Results Launching a Rocket 0 000 0 005 0 010 0 015 0 020 0 025 Timer HS sii E o 2 a P Yl Time 1 20 PASCOI Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 Appendix A DataStudio Setup Instructions The instructions below outline the recommended experiment setup for PASPORT and ScienceWorkshop sensors Follow the steps specific for the type of sensor and interface 1 e PASPORT or ScienceWorkshop Procedure PART I Plug the PASPORT a Plug the stereo plug on a Photogate Head into a photogate into the PASPORT Photogate Port Plug the PASPORT Photogate Port to interface a PASPORT interface b Connect the PASPORT interface i e USB Link PowerLink etc to a USB port on your USB compatible computer When the PASPORTAL window opens select Launch DataStudio OR ScienceWorkshop a Plug the Photogate Head into a ScienceWorkshop interface b Launch DataStudio PART Il Set up your PASPORT a In the Experiment Setup window click the Add experiment in Timer button and select the Photogate and Picket Fence timing DataStudio option Enter 0 050 m for the band spacing if using the 5 cm tape If using the 1 cm tape enter 0 010 m for the band spacing Click OK For pre configur
7. beam 1s positioned over the middle of the black section at the start of the timing the photogate beam skips that section and begins the timing at the first leading edge of the next consecutive black section In the example below Figure 1b one velocity data point is taken Vj Va V3 Va etc for each band on the tape giving a total of 4 points 20 cm These data points can be viewed or averaged in a DataStudio display 5 cm 10 cm 15 cm Figure 1b Strip of Photogate Tape PASCI 5 Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 Equipment Setup 1 Mount a Photogate Head ME 9498 A to the experimental apparatus used in your experiment Note When using a pho togate for timing you do not need to set the sample 2 Slide the Photogate Tape Bracket over one of the arms of a Photogate rate in Xplorer For instructions on using a PASPORT Xplorer see the Xplorer User s Guide 3 Cut a piece of photogate tape to the appropriate length for your experiment Note Be sure to cut enough want to measure If the tape pilglogala Tapa rough te Di Photogate Bracket runs out early critical data from the latter portion of the experiment may be lost 4 Thread the Photogate Tape through the Photogate Tape Bracket Figure 2a 5 Fasten the Velcro over the Photogate Tape Bracket The Velcro helps to guide the tape through the bracket and keeps the tape taut Figure 2b 6 Connect the Photogate to either a PASPOR
8. ed timing sequences see Using Photogates and Timers in the table of contents of the DataStudio online help OR ScienceWorkshop a In the Welcome to DataStudio window double click Create Experiment b In the Sensors list click and drag the Photogate with Picket Fence icon to a digital channel on the picture of the interface i e to the same letter in which you have the photogate connected The default band spacing is 050 meters c Optional To change the band spacing for the high resolution tape double click on the Photogate icon and click the Constant tab Enter the value 0 010 m in the Constant tab Click OK PART Ill Collect Data a From the Data list drag the desired measurement to a display b Click the Start button on the main toolbar 12 PASCOE Model No ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set Appendix B Technical Support For assistance with the ME 6664 Photogate Tape Set or any other PASCO products contact PASCO as follows Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 916 786 3800 FAX 916 786 3292 Web WWW pasco com Email techsupp pasco com Appendix C Copyright and Warranty Information Copyright Notice The PASCO scientific 012 08625A Photogate Tape Set Manual is copyrighted and all rights reserved However permission 1s granted to non profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of the 012 08625A Photogate Tape Set Manual providing the re
9. ligns with the hole on the Photogate Tape Bracket Note As the tape moves through the photogate a velocity reading will be recorded each time a 5 cm band moves through the beam 7 Plug a Photogate Port into a PASPORT Xplorer Attach the black cable from the Photogate Port to the Photogate Head To keep the photogate cable out of the way of the tape use a piece of string or rope to fasten the cable to the rod 8 Ask one student to be the timer and another student to be the ball thrower The timer will hold the Xplorer and watch the tape 9 Position the thrower beside the rod stand standing parallel to the direction of the Photogate Tape Bracket and tape travel Figure 6 PASCOI Note For this experi ment you should have enough tape to record the velocity of the ball from the start of the throw to the release The point of this study is not to plot the velocity of the entire travel duration of the ball as this would probably require several rolls of tape Photogate Tape Set Model No ME 6664 10 A few seconds before the student throws the ball ask the timer to click the Start button on the Xplorer 11 Tell the thrower to throw a tennis ball As the ball is thrown the Photogate Tape will move quickly through the Photogate Tape Bracket After the ball is released from the thrower s hand or the tape runs out ask the timer to click the Stop button 12 Optional To retrieve your Xplorer data into a Dat
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11. ps to guide the tape through the bracket and keeps the tape taut Figure 3b 7 Plug a Photogate Port into a PASPORT Xplorer Attach the black cable from the Fi 3b Fastenina th igure 3b Fastening the Photogate Port to the Velcro over the Photogate Photogate Head PASCO Photogate Tape Set Note For this experi ment you should have enough tape to record the velocity of the rocket as it is launched Photogate Tape Set CAUTION Before pumping the air chamber move at least two feet away from the Air Rocket System Do not place your face or other body part over the rocket or launch pad To avoid possible bodily injury from the rocket always wear safety goggles and keep a distance of at least two feet away from the rocket 8 Use the pump to pressurize the air chamber 9 Press the Start button on the Xplorer to begin timing 10 To launch the Air Rocket System push the red button on the rocket Figure 4 After the rocket clears the launch pad click the Stop button 11 Optional To retrieve your Xplorer data into DataStudio connect an Xplorer cable to a USB port on your computer and run DataStudio At the software prompt click the Retrieve Now button Figure 4 Launching a Rocket Using the Photogate Tape with a Thrown Tennis Ball Equipment required PASPORT Xplorer PS 2000 Rod stand Multi Clamp SE 9442 Stainless Steel Rod SE 9451 Photogate Head ME 9498A Photogate Port PS 2123
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