PASCO ME-7027 Electromagnet User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- PASCO
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PASCO ME-7027 Electromagnet
Product Information
The Electromagnet (ME-7027) is a device designed to be attached to a PASCO Structures set. It allows a crane or similar motorized structure to pick up iron objects and move them to another location. The Electromagnet comes with Mylar stickers and washers to enable the lifting of non-ferrous objects. It requires power from a Power Output Module (PS-3324) connected to a //control.Node (PS-3232).
Components
- Electromagnet
- Roll of braided cord (not pictured)
Required equipment
- Power Output Module (PS-3324)
- //control.Node (PS-3232)
Product Usage Instructions
Attaching the O-rings
- Create a knot in the length of cord at the desired position of the O-ring. The knot should be large enough that the O-ring cannot slide over it.
- Insert the O-ring onto the end of the string opposite the Electromagnet, allowing it to rest on top of the knot.
- Pull the cable of the Electromagnet up through the O-ring so that it runs parallel to the cord. Be careful not to pull too hard to avoid damaging the Electromagnet.
Setup – Attaching the string
- Cut a length of the provided cord appropriate for your experiment.
- Insert one end of the cord into the hole at the top of the Electromagnet’s shaft and draw it through the hole on the side of the shaft.
- Tie a knot in the end of the cord to prevent it from slipping back out of the shaft. The magnet can now be held up via the cord.
- Attach the other end of the cord to the structure where the Electromagnet will be attached. Follow experiment-specific instructions for precise guidelines.
- Use at least two O-rings to secure the cord and cable together.
Powering the Electromagnet
The Electromagnet’s cable is designed to connect to the Power Output Module
(PS-3324). Connect the bare wires at the end of the Electromagnet’s cable to
the terminal block of either channel of the board. To send power to the
Electromagnet, use PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue software to program and control
the Power Output Module connected to a //control.Node (PS-3232). Refer to the
Power Output Module manual, PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue online help, and
experiment-specific instructions for more information.
Using the washers and stickers
- Place a single washer flush to a flat surface on the non-metal object to be lifted. For heavy objects, multiple stacked washers may be needed.
- Remove a single Mylar sticker from the sticker sheet.
Introduction
The Electromagnet is designed to be attached to a PASCO Structures set via the
provided cord. When attached in this way and provided with power from a Power
Output Module (PS-3324) that is plugged into a //control.Node (PS-3232), the
Electromagnet allows a crane or similar motorized structure to pick up iron
objects and move them to another location. Mylar stickers and washers are
provided to allow the magnet to lift non-ferrous objects.
Components
Included equipment:
- Electromagnet
- 10× washers
- 50× Mylar stickers (5 sheets of 10)
- 6× O-rings
- Roll of braided cord (not pictured)
Required equipment:
- Power Output Module (PS-3324)
- //control.Node (PS-3232)
Setup
Attaching the string
- Cut a length of the provided cord appropriate for your experiment.
- Insert one end of the length of cord into the hole at the top of the Electromagnet’s shaft. Draw the end of the length of cord through the hole on the side of the shaft.
- Tie a knot in the end of the length of cord, ensuring that the end cannot slip back out of the shaft. You should now be able to hold the magnet up via length of cord.
- Attach the other end of the cord to the structure to which the Electromagnet will be attached. For more precise guidelines, see the instructions for your experiment of choice.
Attaching the O-rings
The included O-rings are used to hold the cable of the Electromagnet against
the length of braided cord. This prevents the cables from becoming tangled in
the structure and damaged during operation. To insert an O-ring:
- Create a knot in the length of cord at the desired position of the O-ring. The knot should be large enough that the O-ring cannot slide over it.
- Insert the O-ring onto the end of the string opposite the Electromagnet. Allow the O-ring to rest on top of the knot.
- Pull the cable of the Electromagnet up through the O-ring so that it runs parallel to the cord.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT pull too hard! Excessive force may damage the Electromagnet.
At least two O-rings will be required to properly secure the cord and cable together.
Powering the Electromagnet
The Electromagnet’s cable is designed to connect to the Power Output Module
(PS-3324). This board is designed to connect to the Power Out port on a
//control.Node (PS-3232) and can be programmed to provide power to connected
devices. The bare wires at the end of the Electromagnet’s cable plug into the
terminal block of either channel of the board.
Note that, in order to use the Electromagnet, you will need to use PASCO
Capstone or SPARKvue to send power to the channel on the Power Output Module
to which the Electromagnet is connected. For more information on using the
board in this way, see the Power Output Module manual, the PASCO Capstone or
SPARKvue online help, and the instructions for your experiment.
Using the washers and stickers
The Electromagnet can be made to lift an object which is not made of metal using the washers and Mylar stickers. To do this:
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Place a single washer flush to a flat surface on the object to be lifted.
NOTE: If the object to be lifted is particularly heavy, multiple washers stacked on top of each other may be needed to properly lift the object. -
Remove a single Mylar sticker from the sticker sheet.
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Apply the sticker to the surface of the object such that the washer is held in place in the center of the sticker.
When powered, the Electromagnet can be used to attract the washer, which will in turn pull upward on the object to which it is attached. The practical result of this is that the attached object will be lifted by the Electromagnet.
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