Motion detector (distance sensor)

Motion detector (distance sensor)

Item nr. BT55i Category
This distance sensor measures an object’s position. Distance from the sensor to an object is determined from the traveling time of an ultrasonic pulse to the object and back. The minimum range of the sensor is 0.15 m and the maximum range is 6 m.

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Description

The sensor is supplied with a steel rod, which can be screwed into a mounting thread on the sensor. The rod can be used for clamping into a suitable holding device, e.g. a retort stand.

Technical specifications:

  • Measurement range: 15 cm .. 6 m
  • Accuracy: ±0.1% at full scale
  • Ultrasound frequency: 62.5 kHz
  • Maximum sampling rate: 100 Hz
  • Mounting rod: 10 cm
  • Warrantee: 3 years

All technical specifications of the sensor are descibed it the product manual, see downloads.

The Motion sensor can be used for studying a variety of motions including:

  • Newton’s laws of motion
  • Motion detector
  • Simple harmonic motion, such as a weight hanging on a spring
  • Acceleration due to gravity – free fall, objects dropped or tossed upward
  • Air track experiments
  • Measure the dimensions of a room

Product manual

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