Required Equipment
The equipment listed below is required for performing
experiments with the CI-6512 RLC Circuit.
PASCO Universal Interface
The UI-5000 850 Universal Interface or the UI-5001 550
Universal Interface supplies a power to the circuit using
its integrated signal generator and connections for
sensors. The signal generator is capable of reporting the
output voltage, current, and frequency of the signal.
Voltage Sensor
A voltage sensor is required to measure the voltage across
a single component in the circuit. Use either the UI-5100
Unshrouded Voltage Sensor or the UI-5110 Shrouded
Voltage Sensor.
Banana Plug Patch Cords
Cords are required to connect the RLC Circuit to the
Universal Interface. Patch cords are available from
PASCO in the following lengths:
• 15 cm (EM-9737)
• 30 cm (SE-7123)
• 75 cm (SE-9750, SE-9751, EM-9740, EM-9745)
• 200 cm (SE-9415A)
PASCO Data Collection Software
PASCO Capstone or SPAR vue software is required for
data collection and to control the signal output of the
Universal Interfaces. The 850 Universal Interface can
only be used with PASCO Capstone.
Circuit Setups
Though the name of this product is called "RLC Circuit," it is
possible to also create RC and LR circuits with the apparatus.
Additionally, it is possible to apply signals to each component
individually on the board.
RLC Circuit Setup
The resistors, capacitors, and inductor are connected in series
on the RLC Circuit board. To create an RLC circuit:
1. Connect the ground port of the signal generator to the
banana jack of a resistor.
2. Connect the signal generator port to the banana jack of a
capacitor.
Below is an example RLC circuit which contains a 10 Ω
resistor, a 330 µF capacitor, and the inductor.
Figure 1. An RLC circuit example
RC Circuit Setup
The resistors, capacitors, and inductor are connected in series
on the RLC Circuit board. In order to create an RC circuit,
a cable must be connected across the inductor to bypass the
inductor. To create an RC circuit:
1. Connect the ground port of the signal generator to the
banana jack of a resistor.
2. Connect the signal generator port to the banana jack of a
capacitor.
3. Connect a banana cable to each jack of the inductor.
Below is an example RC circuit which contains a 10 Ω resistor
and 330 µF capacitor.
Figure 2. An RC circuit example
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