PASCO Smart Timer ME-8930 Instruction Manual and Experiment Guide

The PASCO ME‑8930 Smart Timer manual provides setup, operation, and experiment instructions for the digital timing system.


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Brand
Pasco Scientific
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
40
File format
PDF
File size
1.5 MB
Published
29 September, 2026
Updated
29 September, 2026
MD5 checksum
2CA2ABA973742218893F65BE5AD2A306

About this manual

The PASCO ME‑8930 Smart Timer is a digital timer and measurement system designed for student laboratories. It offers 0.1 ms timing resolution, a memory function, and two input channels with a 16‑character alphanumeric LCD display. The manual describes how to connect photogates, power the unit with a 9 VDC adapter or AA batteries, and select among 18 timing modes.

Detailed sections cover equipment included, operating procedures, mode descriptions (Time, Speed, Acceleration, Counts, Test), specifications, accessory options, troubleshooting, and four copy‑ready experiments. Technical support contact information is also provided.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Equipment
  • Operating the Smart Timer
  • Smart Timer Modes of Operation
  • Specifications
  • Accessory Options
  • Troubleshooting
  • Experiments

Specifications

Timing resolution0.1 ms
Display16‑character alphanumeric liquid crystal display
Power options9 VDC adapter or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Battery lifeover 100 hours

Frequently asked questions

What power sources can the Smart Timer use?

It can be powered by the included 9 VDC adapter or by four AA alkaline batteries, which provide over 100 hours of operation.

What is the timing resolution of the Smart Timer?

The timer provides a timing resolution of 0.1 ms.

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