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Physics 103 Setup Details:
Position & Time - Pasco Hardware
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Pasco Science Workshop 500 Interface:
Yellow cable from sonic ranger is connected
to digital interface 1; black cable to digital
interface 2

Rear view of Science Workshop Interface:
8-pin mini DIN cable connects to computer;
make sure power is turned on.

8-pin mini DIN to 9-pin serial cable;
Connects Interface to computer

8-pin mini DIN (left side);
9-pin serial (right side)

Sonic Ranger sits on threaded rod;
note orientation of bench clamp

9-pin serial end of cable connects to COM 1
port on computer

Room setup, computers #1 and #2
(with display's turned on). Ranger must point
towards the aisle between lab benches

Computer #1 setup

Sonic ranger on computer #1 is
centered in aisle

Likewise ranger on computer #2 is centered

Place laptop on sink; attach ranger to
left side of sink

Detail of clamp connection to sink

Computers #4, #5 and #6
Note left-right-left hall position

Computer #4: Clamp ranger to right side of cart

Computer #4: Clamp detail

Computer #4: Power detail. Plug into hall outlet by terrestrial planets paintings

Computer #5: Clamp ranger to left side of cart

Computer #5: Clamp detail.
Need parallel extension for this cart.

Computer #5: Power detail.
Use extension cord plugged into BH 204

Computer #6: Clamp ranger to right side of cart

Computer #6: Clamp detail.
Need to be creative with right angle & parallel clamps

Computer #6: Power detail. Plugged into hall outlet near Astro lab (BH 232)

Place 3 drafting boards on bench in lab;
3 more boards, one with each hallway cart
Old Photos

Computer #3 is removed from Bewkes 204.
Cart is placed so ranger is centered in aisle

Computer #3. Note placement of ranger
on left side of cart.

Network cable gets draped over door
and paper towel dispenser.

Computers #4 (nearby) and #5 (distant);
Use laptops (3) for the hallway

It is no longer necessary to connect the power cables for computer #4 are connected in Bewkes 205.
Use outlet on other side of the hallway; wireless neworking is used for laptops

Computer #5

Centered in hallway – again note placement
of ranger on left side of cart

Power for computer #5 is
connected in Bewkes 204

Wireless laptop connections mean we don't
have to do this anymore

Place drafting boards (5) on lab bench

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Revised: 16 May 2017 Canton, NY 13617