Data Harvest DS186, Manual

Page 1: ... Copyright Data Harvest Group Ltd All Rights Reserved Freely photocopiable for use within the purchaser s establishment 1500pk Wireless Dynamics System Version 0 DS186 ...

Page 2: ...ion 3 Pack Contents 4 Operational Overview 5 Connectivity 7 Charging the Sensor 8 Firmware Updates 9 Usage Information 10 Practical Investigations 11 Sensor Specifications 13 Limited Warranty 14 Compliance 15 Troubleshooting 16 Notices 17 Contact Information 18 PDF Translations 19 ...

Page 3: ...arts blue and white make it simpler to discuss what is happening in class demonstrations and explanations Additionally the wireless cart has built in sensors for measuring force velocity three axes of acceleration and three axes of rotational velocity The cart has a wide profile for added stability and low friction wheel bearings to give consistent data The 1 2m track provides sufficient space for...

Page 4: ...ics Magnet Holder 4 x Steel Mass 1 x Dynamics Cart White 1 x Dynamics Cart Blue 1 x Wireless Dynamics Track 1 2m 1 x Mini USB Lead 1 x Wireless Dynamics Set Bag of Bits For full assembly parts and instructions please refer to the assembly instructions guide Additional Accessories To get the most from your Smart Wireless Dynamics System the following item should be considered Smart Wireless Light G...

Page 5: ...at least 8 seconds until the status LED gives a flash of blue light then release If the sensor fails to respond contact Product Support at Data Harvest Please provide details of oThe computer platform it is being used with and the EasySense2 app s version number oA description of the problem being encountered USB Input 2 Use to connect to a computer or a charging unit For specific USB or Bluetooth...

Page 6: ...number 9 All Smart Wireless Sensors are labelled with a unique ID number This number is used in the EasySense2 app so that you can identify each sensor when making a connection wirelessly Status Indicator 10 The sensor features a single status indicator that changes colour and flashes See the table below for further information Status Light Indicates No light Sensor is Off Short press the On Off s...

Page 7: ...le phones as well as desktop or laptop computers giving students the ability to run experiments independently without being tethered to a device See the EasySense2 app user manual system requirements for further details Quick Notes on Bluetooth Connectivity Only use with the EasySense2 app you do not need to pair the device If paired the sensor will not be available to the EasySense2 app Computers...

Page 8: ...r more it will automatically recharge the battery LED status flashing white When connected to a computer the computer should be turned on and not in sleep or standby mode as the battery may drain instead of charge The sensor will stay awake for 60 mins when Bluetooth advertising LED status flashing blue Lithium ion batteries are memory free and prefer a partial rather than a full discharge Constan...

Page 9: ...your sensor to the EasySense2 app You will be given the option to decline an update Updates can be performed over USB or Bluetooth and will typically take less than one minute Updating firmware over USB will be quicker than Bluetooth Do not disconnect the sensor or power off during the update If you have a wireless connection to the EasySense2 app the sensor will have to be reconnected after perfo...

Page 10: ...tic end stops If the speed is high the repulsion will bounce the carts off the track When setting up Always check the Handedness of the fixtures Insert the captive bolts required for the light gate brackets first Insert the support feet second and move down the track by at least the width of the support Insert the end stops last Do not over tighten the securing bolts you could potentially damage t...

Page 11: ...w SHM suspended For more ideas and details individual worksheets are available on the web site Online Videos Learn how to use data logging in the classroom with our Secondary Science Academy demonstration videos which will walk you through using the new EasySense2 app and show you how to get hands on with the latest Bluetooth wireless sensors The video experiments will show you how to get the best...

Page 12: ...software In these videos you will learn everything from the basics of our software to the most in depth features View video playlist Explore Science Practicals See our Smart Wireless Sensors in action with a range of practical experiments This is the best way to get started with the new Bluetooth sensors View video playlist ...

Page 13: ...m s2 Max sampling rate 1ms 1KHz Gyroscope X Y Z 8 rad s Gyroscope resolution 0 001 rad s Max sampling rate 1ms 1KHz Connectivity Wired via USB Wireless via Bluetooth Bluetooth Specifications Bluetooth 4 2 low energy radio single mode compliant Transmit TX power 0 dBm Receiver RX sensitivity 90 dBm Usable transmission range up to 30 m in open air Frequency Range 2 402 to 2 480 GHz operation Storage...

Page 14: ...urchase Postage Charges In the event of a fault developing the product must be returned in suitable packaging to Data Harvest for repair or replacement at no expense to the user other than postal charges There will be no postal charge for the return of repaired goods to any mainland UK address for other areas additional shipping charges may apply Out of Warranty Repairs Please visit https data har...

Page 15: ... life expired and we will dispose of them for you FCC Details This 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 CE This product conforms to the CE specification It has been assessed a...

Page 16: ...ction and will not reconnect try Closing and reopening the EasySense 2 app Switching the sensor Off and then On again If you are using a Bluetooth Smart USB Adaptor on your computer unplug the adaptor plug back in again and try to reconnect Hard reset the sensor and then try to reconnect How do I use 2 Light Gates at the same time for A B type experiments Only one Light Gate can be connected to th...

Page 17: ...rned on and not in sleep or standby mode or the battery may drain instead of charge 3 Data Harvest products are designed for educational use and are not intended for use in industrial medical or commercial applications 4 The sensor is not waterproof 5 Plastic parts may fade or discolour over time if exposed to UV light This is normal and will not affect the operation of the sensor 6 Only one Light...

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Page 19: ...ual is by default provided in the English United Kingdom language If an alternative translation is available it will be listed here We have for your convenience included a webpage translation feature to the online documentation which will allow you to translate and print individual pages of this documentation ...