User`s guide

DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDE

Chapter 11: Warnings and Precautions

Please make note of the following warnings and precautions. Failure to follow

these guidelines can result in damage to your DataCollector and possibly bodily

harm.

IMPORTANT: Use only the 9V DC adapter with the DataCollec-

tor that has the CPO Science name/logo on it.

IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten the thumbscrew on the

photogates. Over-tightening can flex the body of the photogate

enough that the light emitter and receiver twist out of alignment,

causing the photogate to malfunction.

WARNING: Do not plug any lines from the telephone system in

to the DataCollector’s Analog or Digital ports. Telephone rings

(also present with modems) generate large voltages that can

damage or destroy the DataCollector.

WARNING: Computer data cables have the same (RJ-11) connec-

tors and look like the telephone cords used with photogates, but

are wired differently inside. Using a data cable will ruin the

photogates.

WARNING: When using the DataCollector, be sure not to exceed

the specifications on the voltage, current or other sensor(s) being

used. This can damage the sensor or cause serious injuries