The Lateral Force Accessory is an accessory to the Go Direct^® Force Plate (GDX‑FP) and the Force Plate (FP‑BTA). It physically attaches to these devices and provides force data parallel to the surface of the force plate. Use the combined Lateral Force Accessory with a force plate to determine the coefficient of friction while pushing a mass across the plate or investigate the force profiles of a runner vs. a walker.

Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing process, or industrial testing of any kind.

What's Included

Compatible Software

Assembly Instructions

For detailed assembly instructions, see www.vernier.com/2d-fp_assembly

Quick Start

Go Direct Force Plate (GDX-FP)

1. Use the short BTA-BTA cable to make an electronic connection between your force plate and the accessory.
2. Launch Vernier Graphical Analysis^®.
3. Connect to your Go Direct Force Plate. If using Bluetooth^® wireless technology, the ID is located on the label near the barcode.
4. Click Sensor Channels. Activate the Lateral Force Channel (leave the Force channel selected). Click Done.

Force Plate (FP-BTA)

Note: You need two (2) long BTA to BTA cables for this step. One shipped with the Force Plate, and the other was included with the Lateral Force Accessory.

1. Use one long BTA to BTA cable to connect the Force Plate to your LabQuest interface.
2. Use a second long BTA to BTA cable to connect the Lateral Force Accessory to your LabQuest.
3. Prepare for Data Collection.
   1. Graphical Analysis: Launch the app, if necessary, and click Sensor Data Collection.
   2. LabQuest^® App: Choose New from the File menu.

Using other Vernier data-collection apps or want to connect via USB?

Visit www.vernier.com/start-go-direct if using a Go Direct Force Plate.

Visit www.vernier.com/start-lq-sensor if using a Force Plate

Using the Product

Connect the sensor following the steps in the Quick Start section of this user manual. The accessory measures force exerted parallel to the side of the force plate where the cable connects. A positive value is registered when the force is applied in this orientation:

Channels

The Lateral Force Accessory, when connected to the Go Direct Force Plate, uses the Lateral Force channel for data output.

Calibration

This device is factory calibrated. Calibration of this device is possible, but challenging to accomplish. Please contact Technical Support for guidance regarding calibration.

Specifications

Care and Maintenance

How the Sensor Works

The force sensor uses strain gauge technology to measure force based on the bending of a beam in a load cell.

Troubleshooting

Repair Information

Accessories/Replacements

Warranty

Warranty information for this product can be found on the Support tab at www.vernier.com/2d-fp/#support

General warranty information can be found at www.vernier.com/warranty