AC Ticker Tape Timer
Product Specification Sheet
AC Ticker Tape Timer
Model Number: MTM-83
The AC Ticker Tape Timer from Micro Technologies is a laboratory motion-recording apparatus designed to produce dots at 1/50 or 1/60 second intervals, corresponding to the frequency of the mains supply. The MT-10545 operates on 12 V AC and features an electromagnetic striker, spring-loaded armature, adjustable support table, carbon paper disc and a paper-tape path for practical velocity and acceleration experiments.
Product Specification
The AC Ticker Tape Timer from Micro Technologies is designed for quantitative experiments involving velocity, acceleration, displacement and linear motion. It produces a sequence of marks on moving paper tape at precisely timed intervals, creating a permanent record that can be measured and analyzed after an experiment.
The MT-10545 is designed to provide dots at intervals of 1/50 or 1/60 second, depending on the frequency of the AC supply. This known time interval enables the distance between successive dots to be used for calculating velocity and analyzing changes in motion.
The apparatus operates from a 12 V AC supply and incorporates an electromagnet with a spring-loaded armature. During operation, the electromagnetic mechanism causes the striker to oscillate at a frequency related to the AC supply.
A carbon paper disc is carried on the armature. As the paper tape moves through the apparatus, the oscillating mechanism produces regularly spaced marks on the tape.
The unit incorporates an adjustable support arrangement. A knurled screw permits the table to be raised or lowered, enabling convenient positioning of the paper tape during experimental operation.
A peg provided on the table allows a full-use carbon paper disc to be conveniently positioned. The apparatus is supplied with carbon discs and a roll of paper tape so that motion experiments can be started with the required basic consumables.
The recorded tape provides a simple method of analyzing motion. Equal spacing between successive marks indicates approximately uniform velocity, while progressively increasing or decreasing spacing can be used to investigate acceleration or deceleration.
The MT-10545 can be incorporated into experiments involving dynamics carts, falling masses, inclined-plane arrangements and other suitable mechanics setups where a permanent time-displacement record is useful.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the AC Ticker Tape Timer is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories, dynamics laboratories, research facilities and other environments conducting quantitative motion experiments.
Features
- AC-operated ticker tape timer
- 12 V AC operation
- Produces dots at 1/50 or 1/60 second intervals
- Timing corresponds to mains frequency
- Electromagnetic operating mechanism
- Spring-loaded armature
- Carbon paper disc marking system
- Adjustable support table
- Knurled height-adjustment screw
- Paper tape guidance arrangement
- Carbon discs supplied
- Paper tape roll supplied
- Suitable for velocity and acceleration experiments
- Produces permanent motion records
Benefits
- Provides regular known time intervals for motion analysis
- Enables quantitative velocity measurements
- Useful for acceleration and deceleration experiments
- Permanent tape record can be measured after testing
- Electromagnetic mechanism provides repetitive marking
- Adjustable table simplifies paper-tape alignment
- Low-voltage AC operation is convenient for laboratory setups
- Suitable for a wide range of kinematics experiments
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | AC Ticker Tape Timer |
| Model No. | MT-10545 |
| Product Type | Electromagnetic Motion Recording Timer |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V AC |
| Dot Interval | 1/50 or 1/60 second |
| Timing Frequency | Corresponding to Mains Frequency |
| Operating Mechanism | Electromagnet |
| Armature | Spring Loaded |
| Marking Medium | Carbon Paper Disc |
| Table Adjustment | Raise / Lower |
| Adjustment Mechanism | Knurled Screw |
| Recording Medium | Paper Tape |
| Primary Application | Velocity & Acceleration Experiments |
Supplied Accessories
| Accessory | Specification |
|---|---|
| Carbon Paper Discs | 60 mm diameter, 12 supplied |
| Paper Tape Roll | Approx. 15 mm × 30 m |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-10545 | AC Ticker Tape Timer |
Applications
- Velocity measurement
- Acceleration measurement
- Linear motion experiments
- Uniform motion studies
- Accelerated motion investigations
- Deceleration experiments
- Displacement-time analysis
- Kinematics experiments
- Dynamics investigations
- Motion of carts
- Inclined-plane experiments
- General mechanics laboratory testing
Available Variants
AC Ticker Tape Timer, Electromagnetic Ticker Timer, Physics Ticker Timer, Motion Recording Timer, Velocity Ticker Timer, Acceleration Ticker Timer, Kinematics Ticker Timer, Laboratory Ticker Tape Apparatus
SKU System
MT-ATTT-10545
FAQs
What is the MT-10545 AC Ticker Tape Timer used for?
The MT-10545 is used for recording motion at regular time intervals so that velocity, acceleration, displacement and other kinematics parameters can be investigated.
What is the operating voltage of the MT-10545?
The apparatus operates on a 12 V AC supply.
What are the time intervals between dots?
The timer can produce marks at 1/50 or 1/60 second intervals, corresponding to the frequency of the AC supply.
How does the AC Ticker Tape Timer operate?
An electromagnet drives a spring-loaded armature carrying a carbon paper disc, which produces regularly timed marks on moving paper tape.
Can velocity be calculated using the ticker tape?
Yes. Since the time between marks is known, measuring the distance between selected dots enables velocity to be calculated.
Can acceleration also be investigated?
Yes. Changes in the spacing between consecutive dots can be analyzed to investigate acceleration or deceleration.
Is the table adjustable?
Yes. A knurled screw arrangement allows the support table to be raised or lowered for suitable positioning.
What accessories are supplied?
The apparatus is supplied with 12 carbon paper discs of approximately 60 mm diameter and one paper tape roll approximately 15 mm × 30 m.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Model MT-10545
- 12 V AC laboratory operation
- 1/50 or 1/60 second timing intervals
- Electromagnetic striker mechanism
- Adjustable tape-support arrangement
- Carbon discs and paper tape supplied
- Suitable for quantitative motion experiments
- Bulk, OEM, institutional and distributor supply available
Call to Action
Choose the AC Ticker Tape Timer – MT-10545 from Micro Technologies for reliable velocity, acceleration and kinematics experiments. Contact us for competitive pricing, replacement carbon discs and paper tape, institutional procurement, bulk orders, OEM supply, distributor requirements and customized quotations.
