PASCO SPARK Science Learning System User's Guide - Manual (Page 24)

16 S ETTING UP AN EXPERIMENT
U SING SENSOR ADAPTERS
The Photogate Port (PS-2123) is a type of adapter that supports switch-type
sensors, but not the Rotary Motion Sensor or Motion Sensor.
Complete these steps to connect and configure a sensor with a Digital Adapter
or Photogate Port:
1. Connect the adapter to one of the PASPORT ports on the top of the
SPARK.
2. Connect a digital sensor to the adapter.
You can connect a switch-type sensor to either port of the adapter.
If you are connecting a Motion Sensor or Rotary Motion Sensor, connect the
yellow plug to Port 1 and the black plug to Port 2.
A list of digital sensors and sensor configurations appears.
3. Optionally, connect a second switch-type sensor to the other port of
the adapter.
4. In the list, touch one of the sensors or configurations to select it and
touch OK.
You may need to touch the arrows to scroll the list.
5. If the SPARK prompts you to enter one or more measurements specific
to your equipment, enter the value or values and touch OK.
The measurements that you enter will be used to compute data such as the
velocity of an object passing through a photogate.
Connecting a sensor through an Analog Adapter
The Analog Adapter (PASCO part PS-2158) allows analog ScienceWorkshop
sensors to used with the SPARK.
Complete these steps to connect and configure a sensor with an Analog
Adapter:
1. Connect the Analog Adapter to one of the PASPORT ports on the top of
the SPARK.
2. Connect an analog sensor to the adapter.
A list of sensors appears.
3. Touch one of the sensors to select it and touch OK.
You may need to touch the arrows to scroll the list.
4. Optionally, touch the Gain: box and select a gain setting.
5. Touch OK again.