PASCO ME-1246 User manual

Product Manual
012-16501A
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Smart Cart Vector Display
ME-1246
Product Summary
The Smart Cart Vector Display adds visual vectors to a
Smart Cart1for force, acceleration, and velocity.
Arrows light up proportional to the sensor reading
showing either positive or negative direction and
magnitude.
Included Equipment
1 Smart Cart Vector Display
2 Micro USB cable
For connecting the accessory to a USB charger.
3 Smart Cart Accessory Cable
For connecting the accessory to a Smart Cart.
Required Equipment
The following table lists the equipment required to perform
experiments with the Smart Cart Vector Display. Only one
of the options provided for each item is required.
Item
Options
Smart Cart
ME-1240 Smart Cart (Red)
ME-1241 Smart Cart (Blue)
Software
PASCO Capstone
SPARKvue
1U.S. Patent 10,481,173, issued 2019.

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Components
1 Thumbscrew
For securing the accessory to a Smart Cart.
5 Accessory Port
For connecting the accessory to a Smart Cart using
the Smart Cart accessory cable.
2 Tab
For inserting into the slot of a Smart Cart.
6 Battery Indicator Light
Red blink
Low charge
Green solid
Full charge
Yellow solid
Charging
3 Magnitude and Direction Indicator Lights
The illuminated arrows indicate the direction of the
selected measurement. The number of illuminated
arrows indicate the magnitude.
7 Micro USB port
For connecting the accessory to a USB charger using
the USB cable.
4 Measurement Indicator Lights
The illuminated variable indicates the displayed
measurement.
8 Reset Button
Press and hold for one second if the accessory is
malfunctioning.
Getting Started
Before using the device with students for the first time,
perform the following tasks:
1. Charge the battery.
2. Update your PASCO data collection software.
3. Update the firmware of your Smart Cart.
Charge the battery
1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the
accessory. Connect the other end of the cable to
a USB charger or port.
2. Keep the device connected to the charger until
the battery is fully charged.
Tip: The device can remain connected to the
charger when the battery is fully charged.
Update PASCO data collection software
1. Open the PASCO data collection software.
2. The software will display a message if an update
is available. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you do not receive a message, the latest
version of the software is installed.
Update the Smart Cart firmware
The Smart Cart contains firmware that controls how the
device functions and connects with accessories. The cart
and accessories may not function correctly if the latest
firmware is not installed.
1. Connect the Smart Cart to your software.
Tip: Use a USB connection for a faster update.
2. The software will display a message if a firmware
update is available. Follow the instructions on the
screen. If you do not receive a message, the
firmware is up to date.

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Using the Equipment
Connect the Vector Display to a Smart Cart
The Smart Cart Vector Display is required to be
connected to a Smart Cart. The display can be put in the
Smart Cart accessory tray upright to view from the side or
flat to view from overhead.
1. Connect the Smart Cart accessory cable to the
accessory port on the Vector Display. Connect
the other end of the cable to the accessory port
on the Smart Cart.
2. Put the display on the cart in an upright or flat
position, as shown in Figure 1:
Tip: When the von the Vector Display is on the
front side of the cart (force sensor side) the
posi
tive direction of the cart matches the
default positive direction of the display.
•Upright: Put the tabs on the Vector Display
into the slots of the cart. Tighten the
thumbscrew to hold the display in place.
•Flat: Put the display flat in the Smart Cart
accessory tray with the display facing up.
3. Press and hold the Smart Cart power button to
power on the cart and Vector Display.
The Vector Display is configured to display the Smart
Cart’s accelerometer measurement at the 5 m/s2range by
default.
Figure 1. The Vector Display put in a Smart Cart in an
upright (left) and flat (right) position.
Change the displayed measurement
Use PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue to select a Smart
Cart measurement to display. Use the software to also
adjust the range and sign of the measurement.
Before performing these steps, be sure that:
•The Smart Cart is connected to the software.
•The accessory is connected to the Smart Cart.
1. In the Tools palette, go to the Vector Display tool
.
2. Go to the Measurement menu then select a
measurement to display.
3. Go to the Range menu then select a range to
display.
Tip: The range corresponds to the magnitude
displayed when all five arrows are illuminated
on the display. For example, if the range is set
to 0.5 m/s, each arrow equates to 0.1 m/s.
4. (Optional) Select the Check Sign checkbox to
change the positive direction of the
measurement.
1. Select to build a new page.
2. Select the full screen layout.
3. Select the Vector Display tool .
4. Go to the Choose Device menu then select the
Vector Display to configure.
5. Go to the Measurement menu then select a
measurement to display.
6. Go to the Range menu then select a range to
display.
Tip: The range corresponds to the magnitude
displayed when all five arrows are illuminated
on the display. For example, if the range is set
to 0.5 m/s, each arrow equates to 0.1 m/s.
7. (Optional) Change the Change Sign switch to On
to change the positive direction of the
measurement.

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Experiments
Copy-ready experiment worksheets for classroom use
are available on the PASCO website. Download the
experiments for free at:
www.pasco.com/resources/lab-experiments
Technical Support
For assistance with PASCO products, contact PASCO
Technical Support at:
Address: PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100
Phone:
916-462-8384
Web:
www.pasco.com
Email:
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FCC Statement
This digital device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product End of Life Disposal Instructions
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations
that vary by country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your
electronic equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations
to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health
and the environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local waste
recycle/disposal service, or the place where you purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical
Equipment) symbol (to the right) and on the product or its
packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed
of in a standard waste container.
Warranty, Copyright, and Trademarks
Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the
PASCO catalog.
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