A-Level Physics Measuring-Instruments Simulator Pack

Developed by M.Palao
A suite of four, fully interactive macro-enabled EXCEL spreadsheet simulations to introduce the reading of
values and scales from the following instruments: micrometer, vernier-calliper, multimeter and oscilloscope.

Micrometer Screw-Gauge
Features include:
 Large, easy-to-read scale;
 Direct user-input values or random value;
 Value displayable in two resolutions:
0.01mm or 0.001mm
 Value and diagram view/hide option;
 Diagram exportable as JPEG

Vernier-Calliper
Features include:
 Large, easy-to-read scale;
 Direct user-input values or random value;
 Two vernier scale resolutions selectable:
0.1mm and 0.02mm;
 ‘Close-up’ function displays ‘lined-up’ section of vernier
scale for easy-reading;
 Value and diagram view/hide option;
 Diagram exportable as JPEG

Multimeter
Features include:
 Typical multimeter functions: ammeter, voltmeter (DC
and AC), ohmmeter
 Large, easy-to-read display and dial; fully interactive,
authentic response;
 Direct user-input values or random values/settings;
 Multimeter, actual and standard-form values displayed
for direct comparison;
 Values and units view/hide option;
 Multimeter diagram exportable as JPEG

Oscilloscope
Features include:
 Typical oscilloscope functions: time-base and voltage-
sensitivity settings; x-pos and y-pos;
 Large, easy-to-read display and dials; fully interactive,
authentic response;
 Direct user-input values: time period; frequency
(selectable units: Hz, kHz and MHz); peak voltage.
 Various options for random values/settings;
 AC/DC inputs; polarity and time-base on/off;
 Seven preset ‘input sources’ (variety of AC and DC);
 Value and oscilloscope trace view/hide option;
 Oscilloscope diagram exportable as JPEG