PASCO ME-6617 ROCKET ENGINE TEST BRACKET - Manual

Instruction Sheet
for the PASCO
Model ME-6617
ROCKET ENGINE TEST BRACKET
012-06418A
10/97
$1.00
© 1997 PASCO scientific
Editor: Sunny Bishop
Introduction
The PASCO ME-6617 Rocket Engine Test Bracket is
designed for use with the PASCO CI-6537 Force Sensor
and a PASCO computer interface to determine the
magnitude of impulse of Estes  model rocket engines
(series A – D). By permitting the measurement of the
impulse of an Estes model rocket engine, the Rocket
Engine Test Bracket can augment rocketry studies, such
as those detailed in the Estes Educator  Teacher
Resources 1 .
Equipment
Included:
• Rocket Engine Test Bracket
Additional Required:
• Estes  Model Rocket Engine (series A, B, C, or D)
• Estes launch controller
• Large Rod Stand (ME-8735)
• 90 cm support rod (ME-8738)
• Force Sensor (CI-6537)
• Science Workshop and a PASCO computer inter-
face (300, 500, or 700)
• computer
better
teach science
ways to
Phone (916) 786-3800 • FAX (916) 786-8905 • web: www.pasco.com
10101 Foothills Blvd. • P.O. Box 619011 • Roseville, CA 95678-9011 USA
®
The Rocket Engine Test Bracket
should be used only in a supervised
class setting by personnel who are
familiar with the National Association
of Rocketry Safety Code and after
complying with any state regulations
for igniting rocket engines. 1
➤ Note: Because of its remote data logging
capability, the PASCO 500 Interface is the most
practical computer interface to use with the
Rocket Engine Test Bracket.
1 For more information, contact Estes Industries, 1295
H. St., Penrose, CO 81240, 1-800-820-0202