PASPORT Visual Accelerometer (Discontinued) - PS-2128
Displays acceleration direction and magnitude visually by using high intensity wide-angled LED. For use with PASPORT Interfaces.
Product Summary
The Visual Accelerometer provides acceleration data and visual clues that allow students to better understand the concept of acceleration. The sensor features 10 high output, wide-angle LEDs that indicate the magnitude and direction of acceleration. The case of the sensor fits directly into a dynamics cart, and features ties for pendulum motion and a pass-through so the sensor can be thrown vertically along a rope.
The Visual Accelerometer features three fixed ranges, an auto-scale and a peak-hold option. The peak-hold mode stores the maximum acceleration experienced by the sensor after a countdown appears on the LEDs. The zero button on the sensor negates the effect of changing the orientation of the sensor.
The Visual Accelerometer can also be used in stand-alone mode. While away from the computer, the LEDs give students a meaningful, visual measurement of acceleration.