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Wireless Dynamics Sensor System

Force.
Acceleration.
Altitude.
A Complete Wireless System.

The Wireless Dynamics Sensor System combines a 3-axis accelerometer, force sensor, and altimeter into one unit that communicates wirelessly with your computer via Bluetooth^®. You can also use it as a stand-alone data logger. It's more than just a wireless sensor; it's a complete data-collection system completely free of friction due to cables.

Order Code: VR106720

Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Instruments Direct (Services) Ltd: Education

Terrific experiments that can be carried out using the Wireless Dynamics Sensor System:

Force Sensor Custom load cell provides accurate, repeatable results.	Altimeter Record changes in altitude for roller-coaster physics.	3-Axis Accelerometer Three orthogonally mounted sensors let you measure acceleration in all directions.	Wireless Communication Bluetooth® wireless technology transmits data to a supported device.

Start/Stop Button Simple, one-button operation allows you to start and stop data collection when away from the computer.	Multiple Mounting Options Mount the device in almost any orientation using standard hardware.	On-Board Memory Retains data even after the unit is turned off.	Additional Hook Allows the device to be mounted in-line for tension and pendulum experiments.

Accessories

VR106736 WDSS Accessory Kit

VR106728 WDSS Rechargeable Battery

VR106744 Bluetooth USB Adaptor

A Complete System

The Wireless Dynamics Sensor System includes a high capacity Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, bumpers for collisions, hooks for mounting the unit in different positions, mounting hardware for Vernier and other dynamics carts, and manual.

Amusement Park Physics

If you plan to take your students to an amusement park, you will find the following products useful:

Amusement Park Physics
by Nathan Unterman

Amusement Park Physics This book provides a wealth of information about planning an amusement park study program. Included are student sheets for activities that can be performed at amusement parks or carnivals. Activities and sample data are provided for those who do not have access to an amusement park.

Order Code: VR100296

Data Vest

The Data Vest makes hands-free collection at an amusement park or playground easy. The vest has a front pouch for the LabPro, CBL 2 or Wireless Dynamics Sensor System. It has two inside pockets for the sensors and side straps to hold the vest in place. Slots in the interface pouch provide access to the interface so that data can be easily transferred to a computer or handheld after the ride.

Order Code: VR100304

Our NEW Bumper and Launcher Kit allows you to perform an even wider range of experiments in kinematics and dynamics.

System Requirements

Logger Pro 3.4.5 software (Available March 2006)
Windows XP SP2-compatible or Macintosh OS X 10.x-compatible Bluetooth dongle or built-in Bluetooth (Please check back soon for a list of approved models).

Technical Specifications

Internal Data Storage Capacity: 50,000 points
Maximum Sampling Rate: 1000 samples/sec
Force Sensor
- Range: ±50 N
- Resolution: 0.006 N (<10 N), 0.03 N (>10 N)
Accelerometers (for each axis)
- Range: ±50 m/s² (±5 g)
- Resolution: 0.04 m/s²
Altimeter
- Altitude Change Range: ±200 m
- Resolution: 1 m

The Vernier Wireless Dynamics System has earned an excellent five-star rating from the Institute of Physics' Physics Education magazine (vol. 41 no.6, November 2006). "Oh what fun can be had with this! My wife and I enjoyed our rides at Bridlington seaside collecting data as we dropped, swung and rotated"... Click here for the full article.

See also Activities for the Wireless Dynamics Sensor System: WDSS Bungee Jumper; Centripetal Accelerations; Mission to Titan; Physics at Amusement Parks; Newton's Second and Third Laws; Investigating Collisions with Crumple Zones.