PASCO ME-8088 Centripetal Force Apparatus - Manual (Page 16)

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Model No. ME-8088 Centripetal Force Apparatus
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Troubleshooting
Problem: Possible Causes: Possible Solutions:
Rotating arm does not
move. Too much friction in the
cable; power supply is not
turned on; motor is
defective. Move Force Sensor
down to loosen the
cable; connect the
power supply to the
frame and turn on the
power supply; call
Technical Support
and/or return the
product (See Warranty
information in
Appendix E.)
Force measurement does
not display in DataStudio. Force Sensor is not
connected to an interface
or associated in the setup
window. If using a PASPORT
Force Sensor, plug the
Force Sensor into a
USB Link connected
to a USB-compatible
computer. Follow the
setup instructions in
Appendix B. If using a
ScienceWorkshop
Force Sensor, connect
the Force Sensor to a
ScienceWorkshop
interface. Follow the
setup instructions in
Appendix C.
Velocity readings do not
appear or are incorrect. Photogate is not
connected to an interface;
improper setup in
DataStudio. If using a PASPORT
interface, click the
Setup button, click
the Add Timer
button, and select the
Smart Pulley option. If
using a
ScienceWorkshop
interface, click the
Setup button and
select the Smart
Pulley option from the
Sensors list.