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Acceleration – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Physics, Mechanics, Physiology, Exercise Science, etc.
  • The acceleration IC sensor houses three small thin silicon accelerometers. Each accelerometer is oriented along a different axis (X, Y, or Z) connected to a weight and based on piezoresistive technology.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Experiment duration: 50 milliseconds to 31 days.

 

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Rotary motion – specifications

Specifications

  • Used for any science experiment which involves rotary motion including angular velocity, angular acceleration and revolutions per second such as in the fields of Mechanics, Physics, Biomechanics, etc.
  • The probe shaft is installed in a bearing and has a magnet at its end. A digital sensor based on The Hall Effect sensor, an analog circuit and a very sophisticated digital processor are located near the rotating magnet.
  • Includes a rotary motion revolving head piece attached directly to the sensor’s body by a durable rubber-coated wire.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Includes a reset to zero option for the measured angle.
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

 

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Force plate – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Physics, Physiology, Mechanics, Biomechanics, etc.
  • Several strain gauges inside the force plate’s body take readings which are compared to one another to give a total force measurement.
  • Includes a force plate attached to the sensor’s body by a durable rubber-coated wire.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Includes a reset to zero option.
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

 

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Drop counter – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Chemistry and Biology.
  • Uses an infrared beam which passes between the two endpoints of the sensor probe to count drops. As liquid passes through the infrared beam, infrared light is scattered and not noticed by the infrared detector on the opposing side.
  • Includes a durable plastic drop counter probe attached directly to the sensor’s body by a rubber-coated wire
    and a threaded rod for easy connection to retort stands or other labware.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

 

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Blood pressure – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Exercise Science, Biology, Physiology, Human Health, etc.
  • Uses the piezoresistive effect.
  • Includes a blood pressure cuff attached directly to the sensor by flexible rubber tubing and a pump with pressure release valve attached directly to the blood pressure cuff
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

 

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Barometer – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Physics, Biology, Physiology, Exercise Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Weather Science, Botany, etc.
  • Uses the piezoresistive effect.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

 

 

CO2 – specifications

Specifications

  • Used in the fields of Chemistry, Physiology, Exercise Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, etc.
  • Includes a CO2 probe, attached to the sensor’s body by a durable rubber coated wire.
  • Includes a glass bottle.
  • The sensor is pre-calibrated at the factory.
  • The sensor offsets to the standard atmospheric CO2 concentration of 380 ppm in open air (assuming stable levels in the Earth’s atmosphere at sea level).
  • Experiment duration: 1 second to 31 days.

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