This sensor allows students to safely measure voltage and current without overload risk.
- 2x 4.0 mm Banana plug patch cord, red
- 3x Alligator clip adapters, red
- 1x Alligator clip adapters, black
See the Buying Guide for this item's required, recommended, and additional accessories.
Product Summary
The PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor combines voltage and current sensors in one case. It can simultaneously measure voltage, current, and power, then display the collected data in the form of a digital display or graph. An audible beep can be heard when overload protection shuts down the sensor, alerting teachers and keeping students safe. The sensor will automatically reset after the high current is removed.
- Differential input enables students to measure voltage or current anywhere in the circuit, so there's no need to worry about which point is at ground.
- Range: ±10V and ±1A ranges enable it to work with a variety of battery electronic configurations and circuits.
Applications
- Study circuit properties for both circuits in series and parallel
- Ohm’s Law
- Measure power used by an electrical device
- Indirectly measure the resistance of any circuit element
- Measure the voltage and current associated with RC and LRC circuits
What's Included
- 2x 4.0 mm Banana plug patch cord, red
- 3x Alligator clip adapters, red
- 1x Alligator clip adapters, black
Product Specifications
Maximum Sample Rate | 1 kHz |
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Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Interface Required
This product requires a PASCO Interface to connect to your computer or device. We recommend the following option(s). For a breakdown of features, capabilities, and additional options, see our Interface Comparison Guide »
Dedicated Datalogging with SPARK LXi2
Consider an all-in-one, touchscreen data collection, graphing, and analysis tool for students. Designed for use with wired and wireless sensors, the SPARK LXi2 Datalogger simultaneously accommodates up to five wireless sensors and includes two ports for blue PASPORT sensors. It features an interactive, icon-based user interface within a shock-absorbing case and arrives packaged with SPARKvue, MatchGraph!, and Spectrometry software for interactive data collection and analysis. It can additionally connect via Bluetooth to the following interfaces: AirLink, SPARKlink Air, and 550 Universal Interface.
Buying Guide
Recommended Accessories | P/N | Price |
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Alligator Clip Leads (10 Pack) | EM-8634 | -- |
Banana Plug Cord-Red (5 Pack) | SE-9750 | -- |
Banana Plug Cord-Black (5 Pack) | SE-9751 | -- |
Product Guides & Articles
Voltage and Current Sensors
Educational voltage and current sensors don’t have to look serious to have seriously powerful capabilities. We provide user-friendly voltage and current sensors that generate live data to improve students’ contextual understanding of electrical concepts. This page provides a comparison chart of our offerings to help you make an informed purchase.
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Electromagnetic Induction
In this lab, students will use an induction wand, rotary motion sensor, variable gap magnet, and magnetic field sensor to determine how the rate of change of magnetic flux through a coil affects the magnitude and direction of...
Magnetic Field: Coil
In this lab, students will use current and magnetic field sensors to understand some of the factors affecting the electromagnetic field strength within a solenoid.
Voltage: Fruit Battery/Generator
In this lab, students will use voltage sensors to explore both the chemical and physical production of a potential difference.
RC Circuits
In this lab, students will use a voltage–current sensor and an AC/DC electronics laboratory to determine how the potential differences across resistors and capacitors in a simple RC circuit differ when the capacitor is charging,...
Faraday's Law of Induction
In this lab, students will use voltage sensors to observe the electromotive force generated by passing a magnet through a coil.
DC Circuits
In this lab, students will use a voltage–current sensor and an AC/DC electronics laboratory to construct simple resistor circuits with resistors in series or parallel, or both (with at most one parallel loop of resistors), to...
Series and Parallel Circuits
In this lab, students use voltage and current sensors to explore the properties of both series and parallel circuits.
Ohm's Law
In this lab, students will use voltage and current sensors to investigate the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in a circuit.
Electromagnetic Fields
Measure the electromagnetic field strength of two coils with different radii and number of coil windings as the current flowing through the coils is varied. Then use the magnetic field strength and current data to determine an...
Planck's Constant
In this lab, students will use a voltage–current sensor and an AC/DC electronics laboratory to measure the turn-on voltage of various colors of LEDs and then plot the turn-on voltage versus LED frequency to determine the value...
RC Circuit
In this lab, students will use voltage and current sensors to explore the behavior of a simple circuit with a resistor and capacitor in series.
Support Documents
Manuals | ||
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PASPORT Voltage-Current Sensor Manual | English - 636.15 KB | |
Sensor de tensión-corriente | Spanish - 445.37 KB | |
Knowledge Base | ||
Replacing connector board for PASPORT type sensors | Aug 29th, 2023 |