PASCO Specialty & Mfg. PS-2113A User's Manual
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1. ISo 850 UNVERSAL INTERFAGE PASPORT Input Port A e Mii p eua Sensor NOTE If more distance is needed between the sensor and the interface plug the sensor into a PASPORT Extension Cable and then plug the cable into the interface e Start the PASCO data acquisition software Set up a data display in the software Begin recording data 800 772 8700 www pasco com Barometer Low Pressure Sensor Specifications Item Value Range 150 to 1150 hPa 150 to 1150 mBar 15 to 115 kPa 4 4 to 34 inches Hg Accuracy 0 03 inches Hg Resolution 0 001 inches Hg Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C Relative Humidity Range 5 to 95 non condensing Condensation on the unit will negatively affect performance Suggested Activities Measure Pressure Differences Use the sensor to measure the difference in air pressure from the floor to the ceiling of the classroom Measure Barometric Pressure Set up the sensor and the data acquisition software to record barometric pressure for a long period of time 24 to 48 hours Compare the barometric pressure 7 00AM Tuesday EF 1 00PM Friday 30 12 1 00PM Sunday 1 00PM Saturday 4 00PM Monday 15 00 Time hours 29 88 10 20 30 40 50 60 Barometric Pressure Over Three Days Plant Transpiration Obtain a healthy plant seedling and soak its stem in a bowl2. The panel lists the sen sor s measurements e To select the units of measure or make other changes to the measurement properties select the parameter in the Sensor Data Summary panel and then click the Proper ties icon shaped like a gear to open the Properties panel Using the SPARK Science Learning System e Start the interface and plug the sensor into a port on the SPARK SLS PASC Oi Model No PS 2113A e In the sensor parameter screen tap Barometric Pres sure to highlight it and then tap Show to open a graph display Omm Lee a sure inHg 0 Record Tools button button A u 0 5 a Periodic 1 Hz e Tap the Start button to start recording data NOTE To change the parameter or units tap the Tools but ton in the graph display to open the Experiment Tools menu and tap Data Properties to open the Data Properties screen Tap Select Measurement Technical Support For assistance with any PASCO product contact PASCO at Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 1 916 786 3800 worldwide 800 772 8700 U S E mail support pasco com Web Www pasco com For the latest information about the Barometer Low Pres sure Sensor visit the PASCO web site at www pasco com and enter PS 2113A in the Search window Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty see the PAS
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4. of water Make a 45 cut near the end of the stem Plant Tube Joint Fill a foot long piece of the supplied tubing with water To avoid air bubbles in the tube submerge the tubing in the water bowl and insert the seedling stem into the tube under water Seal the joint with petroleum jelly Sensor Tube Joint Create a 2 3 cm air pocket at the other end of the tube Using a quick connector connect the tube to 2 012 07578G Suggested Activities the sensor s pressure port WARNING Do not allow fluid to enter the pressure port as this will damage the sensor Using a rod stand and two clamps build the setup shown below Keep the sensor s pressure port 5 7 cm higher than the plant s end of the tube cual Jelly Plastic a Tubing Setup for Plant Transpiration Quick l Connector Click the Start button to record pressure data for at least 400 seconds Repeat data recording but place a blowing fan next to the plant to simulate transpiration conditions on a windy day Compare the two graphs of pressure versus time Setup the Barometer Low Pressure Sensor Using the PASCO Capstone Software e Inthe PASCO Capstone software click the Hardware Setup icon in the Tools palette to open the Hardware Setup panel Confirm that the Barometer Low Pressure Sensor icon appears with the interface s icon e Click the Data Summary icon in the Tools palette to open the Data Summary panel
5. CO catalog Copyright The PASCO scientific Instruction Sheet is copyrighted with all rights reserved Permission is granted to non profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual providing the reproductions are used only in their laborato ries and classrooms and are not sold for profit Reproduction under any other circumstances without the written consent of PASCO sci entific is prohibited Trademarks PASCO PASCO Capstone PASPORT SPARK Science Learning System SPARK SLS and SPARKvue are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO sci entific in the United States and or in other countries For more infor mation visit www pasco com legal Product End of Life Disposal Instructions This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment per your PASC Oi 012 07578G Technical Support local environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local waste recycle disposal service or the place where you pur chased the product The European Union WEEE Waste Elec tronic and Electrical Equipment symbol to the right and on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of in a standard waste
6. pasfo l Barometer Low Pressure Sensor PS 2113A Inline Connector Included Items Tubing 60 cm 2 ft not shown Connector inline 4 Connector quick 4 Required Items PASCO Interface PASCO Data Acquisition Software See the PASCO catalog or the PASCO web site at www pasco com for more information Other Item PS 2500 PASPORT Extension Cable Introduction The PS 2113A Barometer Low Pressure Sensor measures atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury Hg hectopas cals hPa kilopascals kPa and millibars mBar The sensor is designed to work with a PASPORT compatible interface such as the UI 5100 850 Universal Interface and PASCO data acquisition software such as PASCO Cap stone With the data acquisition software the sensor can be PASC Ce 1 916 786 3800 support pasco com Instruction Sheet 012 07578G used to measure the barometric pressure over a period of time the difference in air pressure related to a change in alti tude or the change in pressure inside a plant due to transp1 ration The sensor includes plastic tubing four inline connectors and four quick connectors The quick connector attaches to the pressure port on the front end of the sensor The inline connector can be used to attach a piece of tubing to a one hole stopper for example Set Up e Plug the Barometer Low Pressure Sensor into one of the PASPORT input ports of a PASCO interface Interface
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