PASCO ME-7001, Instruction Manual

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100 N Load Cell (PS-2200)

 - Strain gauges mounted on a beam with no electronics so a Load Cell requires a Load Cell 

Amplifier (PS-2198) or Dual Load Cell Amplifier PS-2206).

5 N Load Cell (PS-2201)

 - Strain gauges mounted on a beam with no electronics so a Load Cell requires a Load Cell 

Amplifier or Dual Load Cell Amplifier.

Displacement Sensor (PS-2205)

 - A PASPORT Sensor and a digital displacement indicator designed to measure the 

deflection of parts of a structure.

Dual Load Cell Amplifier (PS-2206)

 - Can plug in one or two Load Cells; requires a PASPORT interface to connect to 

the USB port of a computer.

About the Components

Beams

There are six sizes of plastic I-Beams, labeled #1 through #7. Beam #1 is the shortest beam. 

Assembling Beams

All beams attach to connectors in the same way. Use the included screws (6-32, slotted) to attach beams to a connector 
(such as the half round connector) as illustrated.  

Attaching Cords

When attaching cords for lateral bracing or for suspension or cable-stayed bridges, Cord Tensioning Clips are used to 
assist in adjusting the tension in the cords.

The Cord Clip does not come apart. It is best to thread the cord through the clip before the clip is installed on the structure. 
Prepare to thread the cord by holding the top half of the clip as shown in Figure 2a so the two halves of the clip will sepa-
rate, leaving an opening through which the cord is threaded. The cord is inserted into the end opposite the pointed end of 
the clip. The cord should be looped back through the clip as shown in Figure 2c. Then the Cord Clip can be used in the 
structure, using a screw to tighten the clip shut. To adjust the cord tension, loosen the screw and pull on the cord to the 
desired tension and then tighten the screw. 

Figure 1: Attaching beams to connectors

Screw

Beam

Connector

Figure 2a: Hold half of 

the cord clip so the 

two halves separate

Figure 2b: Loop the 

cord back through the 

cord clip

Figure 2c: The cord 

goes around the 

screw hole

Figure 2d: The cord clip is 

ready to be attached to the 

structure using a screw