Instruction Manual for
the PASCO scientific
Model OS-8535
LINEAR TRANSLATOR
FOR THE BASIC OPTICS SYSTEM
012-06551A
1/98
© 1998 PASCO scientific $10.00
012-06551A Basic Optics Linear Translator
T able of Contents
Section Page
Copyright, Warranty, and Equipment Return .....................................................ii
Description .......................................................................................................1
Mounting the Translator on the Optics Bench ....................................................1
Using a Rotary Motion Sensor .......................................................................... 2
Using the Rack Separately.................................................................................3
Suggestions for Using the Linear Translator ......................................................4
Set Up for a Diffraction Pattern Experiment ......................................................5
Technical Support ......................................................................... Inside Back Cover
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Basic Optics Linear Translator 012-06551A
Copyright, Warranty and Equipment Return
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subject to the copyright restrictions below.
Copyright Notice
The PASCO scientific Model OS-8535 Linear Translator
manual is copyrighted and all rights reserved. However,
permission is granted to non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual providing the reproductions are used only for their laboratories
and are not sold for profit. Reproduction under any other
circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO
scientific, is prohibited.
Limited Warranty
PASCO scientific warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of shipment to the customer. PASCO
will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the product
which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover damage to the product
caused by abuse or improper use. Determination of
whether a product failure is the result of a manufacturing
defect or improper use by the customer shall be made
solely by PASCO scientific. Responsibility for the return
of equipment for warranty repair belongs to the customer.
Equipment must be properly packed to prevent damage
and shipped postage or freight prepaid. (Damage caused
by improper packing of the equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the warranty.) Shipping costs
for returning the equipment, after repair, will be paid by
PASCO scientific.
Equipment Return
Should this product have to be returned to PASCO
scientific, for whatever reason, notify PASCO scientific
by letter or phone BEFORE returning the product. Upon
notification, the return authorization and shipping instructions will be promptly issued.
➤ NOTE:
NO EQUIPMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR
RETURN WITHOUT AN AUTHORIZATION.
When returning equipment for repair, the units must be
packed properly. Carriers will not accept responsibility
for damage caused by improper packing. To be certain
the unit will not be damaged in shipment, observe the
following rules:
➀ The carton must be strong enough for the item
shipped.
➁ Make certain there is at least two inches of packing
material between any point on the apparatus and the
inside walls of the carton.
➂ Make certain that the packing material can not shift in
the box, or become compressed, thus letting the instrument come in contact with the edge of the box.
Address: PASCO scientific
10101 Foothills Blvd.
Credits
This manual authored by: Dave Griffith
P.O. Box 619011
Roseville, CA 95678-9011
Phone: (916) 786-3800
FAX: (916) 786-8905
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