[en] A multi-step two dimentsioned postion sensitive parallel plate avalanche detector (PPAD) was constructed locally to be later used in ion-atom collision experiments. The constructed detector was tested using a 1- 2.5 MeV ^He ⁺ beam, supplied from the University of Jordan Van de Graaff accelerator (JOVAC), under several grid voltages and detecting gas pressures (4 -10 mbar). A new data acquisition system MPDAS, interfaced with an ATARI-ST microcomputer was used during on-line measurements. The data were collected in List-mode so that they can be retrieved later in off-line mode analysis using LISA-ST program code. The 1-D and 2-D spectra reveal that good energy and position resolutions are obtaained at high pressures. The limstations on the postion resoulution are governed by the nonliearities of the W and S-anode and are explained to be due to partition noise arising from the fluctuation of the charge distribution falling on the anode. The energy spectra exhibit also energy peak shifts. The results are explained within the framework of ion-atom collisions processes and stopping effects. The data also suggest that some refinements are required to carry out ion-collision experiments to get a better understanding about the ion-atom interactions and its governing mechanisms.(author). 28 refs., 30 figs., 4 Tabs