Unshrouded Voltage Sensor designed for use with PASCO’s 550 or 850 Interface’s analog channel.
Product Summary
This voltage sensor is compatible with any analog channel on a ScienceWorkshop Interface, the 850 Universal Interface, or the 550 Universal Interface. The voltage range and frequency response depend on the interface. When the voltage sensor is plugged into either the 550 or 850 Universal Interface, the sensor is automatically recognized.
Product Specifications
| Voltage Range with 850 Interface | ±20 V AC/DC (850 interface) |
| Voltage Range with other interface | ±10 V AC/DC (other than 850) |
| Pin Configuration | 8-pin DIN plug. Probe ends are standard banana plugs.Two alligator clip adapters included. |
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 »
ScienceWorkshop Sensors and PASPORT Interfaces
Most of PASCO's ScienceWorkshop sensors may be used with our PASPORT interfaces by using the correct adapter. Learn more about our analog and digital PASPORT adaptors in the following guide:
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Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Voltage Sensor (unshrouded).
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
Electric Field Mapping
This qualitative activity introduces the concepts of equipotential surfaces and electric fields. A number of rules about the electric field are verified. At the end of the activity, the student should be able to sketch the electric...
RC Circuit
The manner by which the voltage on a capacitor decreases is studied. The half-life for the decay is measured directly and also calculated using the capacitive time constant.
Properties of Diodes
Investigate the characteristic curves (I vs. V) of various types of diodes and to determine their “turn-on” voltages.
Ohm's Law
The purpose of this experiment is to verify Ohm’s Law for commercially manufactured resistors and to examine the limits of validity for Ohm’s Law. The behavior of resistors, a diode, and a light bulb are examined.
Induction: Magnet through a Coil
The purpose of this experiment is to examine Faraday’s Law of Induction. A magnet will be dropped through a coil and the voltage across the coil graphed as a function of time. The total integrated flux as the magnet moves into...
LRC Resonance
The current through a series LRC circuit is examined as a function of applied frequency and the effects of changing the values of the resistance, inductance, and capacitance are observed. The phase difference between the applied...
Kirchhoff’s Circuit Laws
Kirchhoff’s Junction Rule and Loop Rule form the basis of all circuit analysis. Here we verify the laws for a resistive circuit.
LRC Series Circuit
The phase differences between the output voltage, the voltage across the inductor, the voltage across the capacitor, and the voltage across the resistor will be examined at resonant frequency, and the half-power frequencies above...
General Properties of Diodes
The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the characteristic curves (I vs. V) of various types of diodes and to determine their “turn-on” voltages.
RC Circuit
For a capacitor discharging through a resistor, the half-life for the decay is measured directly and also calculated using the capacitive time constant.
Support Documents
| Manuals | ||
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| Voltage Probe Manual | English - 319.81 KB | |
