ATENG 12100 — Gyroscope
Bench-top unit.
Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.
Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements similar to the real one.
- The “ATENG 12100” unit mainly consists of:
- Rotor disc, diameter: 80 mm.
- Torque arm, length: 240 mm approx.
Counterweight with retaining screws to preselect the gyroscopic moment.
ATENG 12100 detail
- Two motors:
- Rotating motor, speed range: 0 – 6000 rpm.
- Precession motor, speed range: 0 – 60 rpm.
Both motors are electronically regulated and independently controlled. They can rotate clockwise or anticlockwise.
Transparent protective cover, made of PMMA, provides protection against the rotating parts and enables different experiments to be
observed. This cover includes a safety switch, which allows automatically stops the two electrical motors if the cover is opened.
Bull’s eye level to level the unit.
- Weights:
1 x 250 g, 1 x 200 g, 1 x 150 g, 1 x 100 g, 1 x 50 g.
- Electronic console:
Metallic box.
Main on/off switch.
Motors connections.
ON/OFF switch for the rotating motor.
ON/OFF switch for the precession motor.
Rotating motor direction switch.
Precession motor direction switch.
Rotating motor speed controller.
Precession motor speed controller.
Digital display for the rotating motor speed.
Digital display for the precession motor speed.
Cables and accessories, for normal operation.
