PASCO PS-2186 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

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PASPORT Hand-Grip Heart Rate

Sensor

PS-2186

Included Equipment Part Number

1. Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor PS-2186

2. Hand-Grip Assembly 648-10601

Compatible PASPORT Interfaces (See the PASCO Catalog for details)

Xplorer PS-2000

PowerLink PS-2001

Xplorer GLX PS-2002

SPARK Science Learning System PS-2008

SPARKlink PS-2009

USB Link PS-2100

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Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor Introduction

STANDBY/ACQUIRING BEATS

Introduction

The PASCO Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor works with a PASCO interface to collect
heart rate data once every five seconds. The sensor consists of the Heart Rate Sensor
box and the Hand-Grip Assembly. A cable at the end of the Hand-Grips Assembly
connects the Hand-Grips to the front end of the Heart Rate Sensor box.

The Hand-Grips cable extends 2 meters. The Hand-Grips cable is separated about
15 cm originally, but the cable can be separated if needed for about one meter by
gently pulling the hand grips away from each other. A small ‘button’ at the mid­point of the Hand-Grips cable limits the split distance.

The Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor can be used to make measurements during mild
exercise. For example, it can be used to determine the effects of mild exercise on
heart rate. NOTE: the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor is not a medical instrument. It
cannot be used to gauge the health or fitness of a person.

Range

The range of the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor is from 40 to 240 beats per minute.

Theory of Operation

Like an electrocardiograph (EKG) that monitors the electrical signal of the heart, the
Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor measures electrical signals that start at the heart and
reach the skin at the palms of the hands.

The sensor box has a yellow light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when the
sensor is in STANDBY mode and a green LED that indicates when the sensor
is ACQUIRING data.

NOTE: The split distance of
the Hand-Grips cable does
NOT need to be increased,
but it can be increased for
your convenience.

LEDs

The sensor box has a red LED that flashs to indicate when a heart beat (BEATS) has
been detected.

Maintenance of the Hand-Grips

The Hand-Grips for the Heart Rate Sensor should be wiped clean on a regular basis
with a damp cloth or paper towel. Do not submerge the Hand-Grips in water.

Setup

Hardware Setup

The following three steps can be performed in any order.

1. Connect the mini-DIN plug of the Hand-Grip Assembly to the front end of the
Heart Rate Sensor box.

The mini-DIN plug on the Hand-Grip Assembly fits into the sensor box in only one way.

2. Connect the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor to a PASPORT interface.

3. If you will be using a computer, connect the PASPORT interface to the com-

puter’s USB port.

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