PASCO ME-8971 User manual

Instruction Manual
012-09992B
Adjustable End Stop
ME-8971
800-772-8700 www.pasco.com
Introduction
PASCO model ME-8971 is a set of two end stops for use
with PASCO tracks and carts. It is compatible with any alu-
minum or plastic PASCO track and with any PASCO cart
such as the Plunger Cart or Smart Cart. See the PASCO
catalog or the PASCO web site at
www.pasco.com
for information about other accessories such as springs,
bumpers, pulleys, masses, and special attachments that
are designed to be used with PASCO tracks and carts.
Installation
Attach each end stop to the T-slot on the side of the tracks
as illustrated. Slide the end stop to any position along the
track and secure it by tightening the thumbscrew.
One side of the end stop contains magnets to repel the
magnetic bumper of a cart. The stud on top of the end stop
can be used for attaching a spring or string. The Hole is
designed to be used with a Spring Cart Launcher (PASCO
model ME-6843).
1: Slide tab into T-slot on side of track. 2: Tighten thumbscrew
to secure end stop. 3: Magnets repel cart’s magnetic bumper.
4: Spring attachment stud
1.
2.
3.
4.

Plunger Cart For Use with Older Tracks
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For Use with Older Tracks
If you have an older PASCO track (see illustration), install
the included washers to prevent the thumbscrews from
“bottoming out.”
Cart and Track Dynamics Systems
Adjustable End Stops are included in bundles with tracks,
carts, adjustable feet, a track pivot clamp, a friction block,
and other accessories such as mass bars, springs, photo-
gate brackets, “cart picket fences”, and a pulley with clamp.
.
For information about the suggested equipment and other
items for use with the Adjustable End Stop, see the
PASCO catalog or the PASCO web site at
www.pasco.com
Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO
at:
More Information
For more information about the latest revision of this
Instruction Manual, visit:
www.pasco.com/manuals
and enter the Product Number.
For information about any PASCO product, what software
to use, and what other accessories are available, check the
PASCO web site.
Warranty, Copyright, and Trademarks
Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog. Copyright The PASCO scientific 012-09992B
Instruction Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is
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Address: PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100
Phone: [phone] (worldwide)
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Newer Track
(No washer needed)
Older Track
Lacks extra T-slot clearance.
Install washer on thumbscrew
Adjustable End Stops