Data Harvest Voltage Sensor ±12V – Model 3160‑12 [2518]

The Data Harvest Voltage Sensor ±12V is a robust and versatile sensor designed for measuring potential difference across a wide range of electrical components in both DC and low‑voltage AC circuits. With its broader ±12 volt range, this sensor is ideal for experiments that exceed very low voltages while remaining safe and suitable for classroom use.

This sensor is one of a complete set of four Data Harvest voltage sensors, each covering a different voltage range. The ±12V model is particularly useful for more advanced or extended circuit investigations, allowing students to explore real‑world electrical behaviours while maintaining accuracy and clarity.

When used with Data Harvest data logging systems, the sensor provides real‑time voltage measurements that can be recorded, graphed, and analysed, helping students link theoretical concepts with practical experimental data.

Key Features

• Voltage sensor with ±12V measurement range
• Measures potential difference across electrical components
• Suitable for DC and low‑voltage AC circuits
• Ideal for medium‑range voltage investigations
• Designed for use with Data Harvest data loggers
• Durable, student‑friendly construction
• Safe and reliable for educational environments

Typical Applications

• Measuring voltage across batteries, power supplies, and components
• Investigating series and parallel circuits
• Exploring voltage distribution and potential difference
• Studying DC and low‑voltage AC behaviour
• Linking voltage measurements to power and energy calculations

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Ideal for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level Physics, the Data Harvest ±12V Voltage Sensor supports a wide range of curriculum‑aligned investigations into electricity and energy transfer. It is particularly effective for:

• Teaching potential difference and electrical energy
• Hands‑on circuit investigations
• Comparing voltage drops across multiple components
• Supporting data‑logging activities and quantitative analysis
• Developing confidence in using electronic measuring equipment

Accurate, versatile, and easy to use, the Data Harvest Voltage Sensor ±12V (3160‑12) is an essential resource for practical physics teaching, enabling students to explore electrical principles safely while building strong experimental and analytical skills.