User Manual

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Basic Steps for Configuring Sampling Parameters
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Photogate Sensor Parameters
Connection of a CMA or Vernier Photogate to the Data Logger requires configuration of
parameters that are different from those for other types of sensors.
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To configure a setup for Photogate alone
In step (3) of the procedure under “To configure parameters for sampling with a single
sensor” on page 2-1, select [Photogate] on the [CMA] or [Vernier] tab for the sensor. This
causes the parameters described below to appear on the Sensor Setup window that appears
in step (4).
Parameter Initial Default Description
(Channel) CMA: CH1
Vernier: SONIC
CH1: Select this option when the Photogate sensor
is connected to CH1.
SONIC: Select this option when the Photogate sensor
is connected to SONIC. (Not available on the
CMA Photogate)
Gate Status Open-Open Open-Open: Timing starts when the gate opens, and
continues until it closes and then opens
again.
Open-Close: Timing starts when the gate opens, and
continues until it closes.
Close-Open: Timing starts when the gate closes, and
continues until it opens.
Close-Close: Timing starts when the gate closes,
continues until it opens, and then closes
again.
Number of
Samples
10 Input an integer in the range of 1 to 1000 to specify
the number of samples.
Save
List Data
Folder EConSamp Specify the variable folder for storage of interval data
and count data.
Interval Interval Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of interval data.
Count Count Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of count data.