PASCO EM-6715 Helmholtz Coil Base - Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model EM-6715
Helmholtz Coil Base
012-07512A
12/00
$1.00
© 1999 PASCO scientific
Introduction
The PASCO EM-6715 Helmholtz Coil Base allows
you to mount and change the distance between the
PASCO EM-6711 Field Coils and is used in studies
of electromagnetism. The base has a slot that allows
the coils to be separated at any distance from 3 to 20
cm. Two rectangular boxes are marked on the base to
denote the recommended placement of the coils at a
10 cm separation distance.
Additional Equipment Required
PASCO Field Coils (EM-6711)
Additional Equipment Recommended
Magnetic Field Sensor (CI-6520A)
Linear Motion Accessory (CI-6538)
Rotary Motion Sensor (CI-6538)
Power Supply (SE-9720)
Large Base and Support Rod (ME-9355)
ScienceWorkhop® Interface (500, 700 or 750)
DataStudio™, version 1.5.2 or later
Mounting screw
(0 cm fixed position)
Specifications
Base: 11.071 x 5.35x x 1.5; aluminum with black
finish; mounting holes 0.25 inch (0.635 cm)
Cap screw: 1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
Thumb screw: 1/4-20 x .540 in.
Cap washer: 0.312 x 0.204 x 0.012 in.
Mounting the Helmholtz Coils on the
Helmholtz Coil Base
1. Place the first coil over the rectangular slot on the
end of the base (0 cm position). Use the provided
cap screw to secure the mount firmly against the
top surface of the base. (See Figure 1.)
2. Attach the second coil to the cap screw provided in
the center slot on the base, and slide it to the
desired position. Then secure the mount firmly
against the top surface of the base. (See Figure 2.)
Rectangular boxes
(for recommended coil position)
Mounting screw
(adjustable position)