User Manual

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Basic Steps for Configuring Sampling Parameters
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To configure a setup for Photogate and Smart Pulley
In step (3) of the procedure under “To configure parameters for sampling with a single
sensor” on page 2-1, select [Photogate (Pulley)] 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
(Pulley) sensor is connected to CH1.
SONIC: Select this option when the Photogate
(Pulley) sensor is connected to SONIC. (Not
available on the CMA Photogate (Pulley))
Distance 1m Input a value in the range of 0.1 to 4 to specify the
distance in meters.
Save
List Data
Folder EConSamp Specify the variable folder for storage of time,
distance, velocity, and acceleration data.
Time Time Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of time data.
Distance Distanc Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of distance data.
Velocity Velocity Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of velocity data.
Accel Accel Input a variable name up to eight characters long for
storage of acceleration data.
Tip
• The menu bar’s [Setup] button is unavailable while [Photogate] or [Photogate (Pulley)] is selected.