Vernier LabPro® User`s Manual - Vernier Software & Technology
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1. s Manual 13 Using LabPro Remotely Having a computer or calculator attached to LabPro during data collection is preferable because it provides much more flexibility in your data collection and provides a screen for immediate feedback of your results There are times however when disconnecting LabPro from the computer or calculator to collect data is useful For example remote data collection is perfect for gathering acceleration data on a roller coaster The following describes remote data collection with Logger Pro 3 on a computer and with DataMate and EasyData on a calculator Using Logger Pro 3 Note Ifyou are running a version of Logger Pro 3 older than 3 3 refer to the program s Help file Quick Setup Method Using the Quick Setup Method you can collect data with LabPro then retrieve it using a computer running Logger Pro This method will work only with auto ID sensors and it will collect 99 points for each sensor 1 Set up LabPro for remote data collection a Connect your auto ID sensor s to LabPro Sensors that are not auto ID cannot be used with this method The next two methods allow you to use auto ID and or non auto ID sensors b Press the QUICK SETUP button The yellow LED will blink twice and two beeps will be heard verifying setup 2 Collect data a When you are ready to collect data press the START STOP button You will hear a beep indicating that data collection has begun The green LED will blink each time2. 3 could not communicate with the interface Check each of the Collect button is faded or the following Logset Fra 2 Solestbnnien e Make sure the cables are firmly attached does not appear e Make sure LabPro is connected to the correct port on the computer e Confirm that the port on the computer is working properly e Make sure the interface has power either AC or battery When LabPro is used with a This message appears when the calculator cannot communicate TI graphing calculator I get a with the interface Check the following ne e Make sure the cables are firmly attached to the calculator and LabPro e Make sure the interface has power either AC or battery The sensor is not working This may be happening because the sensor is not plugged into the correct port Since LabPro has 4 analog and 2 digital ports make sure that the sensor is connected to the proper port The readings are noisy LabPro may be picking up interference from other electrical devices such as a computer Move the LabPro interface at least 30 cm from another computer When LabPro is plugged into When LabPro powers up lights and beeps signal a successful AC power the lights and self test If batteries are already installed in LabPro the self beeps are not generated test will not be performed When connected to USB a This is normal when LabPro is used through a USB port light can be seen blinking inside the interface Vernier LabPro User s
3. Set up the sensors LabPro and Logger Pro just as you normally would to collect data in Time Based mode Instead of clicking the Collect button choose Remote Remote Setup from the Experiment menu A summary of your setup will be displayed Click ok to prepare the LabPro Disconnect the LabPro from the computer If it has not already been saved save the experiment file so it can be used to later retrieve the data from LabPro 2 Collect data a b When you are ready to collect data press the START STOP button When data collection is complete the yellow LED will flash briefly You can also stop data collection early by pressing the START STOP button before data collection is finished 3 Retrieve the data a o Start Logger Pro if it is not already running Choose Continue Without Interface in the Connect LabPro dialog and click ok Open the experiment file used to set up LabPro Attach LabPro to the computer Ifa Remote Data Available window appears click the YES button Click ok which accepts the default to retrieve remote data into the current file If a window does not appear when the interface is reconnected choose Remote Retrieve Remote Data from the Experiment menu and follow the on screen instructions The data will be retrieved Set Up for Selected Events Method Using the Set Up for Selected Events Method you will us
4. a computer you will need Logger Pro software running on a Macintosh or Windows computer Check the Logger Pro software for system requirements The Logger Pro Quick Reference Guide describes the software installation Attaching LabPro to a Computer The LabPro computer connection is located on the right side of the interface The sliding door found there can be moved left to reveal the serial port or to the right to reveal the USB port olor DIG SONIC2 A DIGASONIC 1 as Ps Serial Port and Digital Channels USB Port is behind the sliding door Serial Connection to a Computer To connect LabPro to a serial port you will need a PC serial cable and a Mac serial adapter Attach the rectangular end of the Macintosh serial adapter to the PC serial cable Plug the round end of the Macintosh serial adapter into the computer s modem or printer port Slide the door on the computer connection to the left and plug the other end of the serial cable into the serial connection on LabPro USB Connection to a Macintosh Computer Slide the door on the computer connection to the right and plug the square end of the USB cable into the LabPro USB connection Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the Macintosh computer Serial Connection to a PC Slide the door on the computer connection to the left and plug the round mini DIN end of the PC serial cable into the serial connection on LabPro Plug the other end of the serial cable into
5. collection has been set up 5 Press to return to the main screen and choose Quit 6 Disconnect LabPro from the calculator To start data collection press the START STOP button on LabPro The yellow light will go off and the green light will blink during data collection 7 When the green LED stops blinking and data collection is done attach LabPro to the same calculator and start the DataMate program The program will detect that data has been collected by LabPro and will display a message about retrieving the data Press on the calculator On the main screen select TOOLS and then select RETRIEVE DATA on the TOOLS menu The data will be retrieved and one or more graphs made available Remote Data Collection with EasyData There are two methods of triggering remote data collection available for use with EasyData and LabPro software triggering and manual triggering Software Triggering In software triggering you choose a measurement reading that will trigger data collection e g when the temperature is increasing and reaches a value of 28 C Follow these steps to set up a software trigger 1 From the EasyData main screen select Setup and then select Time Graph 2 The current Time Graph settings are displayed Select Adv 3 The Select Trigger Type screen is displayed Choose the appropriate channel e g CHI and select Next 4 The Measurement screen is displayed Choose whether triggering should occur when the
6. data collection 18 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Sensor Warm Up Times Some sensors require a certain warm up period before an accurate measurement can be taken LabPro handles this automatically in remote modes by warming up each sensor for the appropriate amount of time The Turbidity Sensor for example requires a 2 second warm up period The table below lists all sensors with warm up times of 2 seconds or longer If a sensor is not on this list its warm up time is negligible Sensor Warm Up Time s Ammonium lon Selective Electrode 2 Calcium Ion Selective Electrode 2 Chloride Ion Selective Electrode 2 CO Sensor 90 Colorimeter 300 Conductivity Probe 2 Dissolved Oxygen Probe 600 Dual Range Force Sensor 2 Electrode Amplifier 30 Flow Rate Sensor 2 Force Plate 2 Nitrate Ion Selective Electrode 2 Oxygen Gas Sensor 2 pH Sensor 30 Turbidity Sensor 2 UVA Sensor 2 UVB Sensor 2 The following sensors cannot be set up to collect remote data Digital Control Unit Drop Counter Heat Pulser Photogate Radiation Monitor Student Radiation Monitor Rotary Motion Sensor Digital Radiation Monitor Vernier LabPro User s Manual Appendix A Troubleshooting Tips Refer to http www vernier com til 1613 for additional troubleshooting tips Cause Solution When LabPro is used with the The Collect button does not appear because the computer computer the Logger Pro
7. perform the update If you select Cancel Update Logger Pro 3 will not be able to communicate with your LabPro Updating LabPro OS LabPro COM1 6 0112 If you are not prompted to update your LabPro but the Update LabPro button from the LabPro sensor dialog is highlighted it means there is a newer operating system available You can continue to use LabPro without a problem if you choose to skip this update Note The operating system update is much faster with a USB connection than with a serial connection Vernier LabPro User s Manual D 1
8. the serial port on the computer USB Connection to a PC Slide the door on the computer connection to the right and plug the square end of the USB cable into the LabPro USB connection Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the PC Contact Vernier if you would like a free PC serial cable and a Mac serial adapter Vernier LabPro User s Manual 3 Starting Logger Pro Software and Preparing to Collect Data Locate the Logger Pro icon on your computer and double click on it or use the Start menu Windows computers An important feature of LabPro is its ability to detect auto ID sensors and automatically set up an experiment If Logger Pro does not detect your LabPro and or a sensor is not connected the Collect button will be greyed out Make certain that you have a LabPro connected to a serial or USB port of your computer and that it has power Choose Connect Interface from the Experiment menu The computer will attempt to communicate with LabPro If you see the following message then Logger Pro is having trouble communicating with LabPro Select the correct port or check your current port and click Yes OK If this does not work consult Appendix A Logger Pro No USB devices or serial ports were N Could not connect COM1 found on the system If you are 1 Double check all cable connections 2 Make sure Tala has Be ae using USB you may need to check 3 Dis t t the USB il tir USB i 4 Reset the so
9. Dropped at the Scene e Drug Tests e Hit and Run e Tracks of a Killer Vernier LabPro User s Manual C 5 Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry ESI Some of the experiments include e Seasons and Angle of Insolation e A Pollution Study e Long Term Water Monitoring e Water Treatment e Acid Deposition and Its Effect on Aquatic Biodiversity in Ecosystems Ecosystems Agricultural Science with Vernier nnnnene AWV Some of the experiments include e Photosynthesis and Respiration e Energy in Food Soil pH e Biochemical Oxygen Demand e Animal Temperature e Wind Power C 6 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Appendix D Updates to the LabPro Operating System Since LabPro has Flash memory you can update your interface with the most recent operating system also called firmware There are two methods of updating the Flash on your interface You can use either the LabPro serial or USB cable or a TI GRAPH LINK cable to upgrade the operating system In either case the files you need and the instructions for the update can be downloaded from the Vernier web site www vernier com calc flash html Please note that if you connect a LabPro with an outdated operating system to a computer and start Logger Pro 3 the program will display a message stating that the operating system needs to be updated You will need to perform the update Since the update can take several minutes it is recommended that you use the LabPro USB cable to
10. EIVE DATA from the TOOLS menu The data will be retrieved and one or more graphs made available Set Up for Time Based Data Collection This method gives you more control of the data collection than the Quick Setup method because you have control of which sensors and what data collection sample interval will be used This is how it works 1 Attach one or more sensors to LabPro These sensors can be auto ID or non auto ID sensors 2 Start DataMate The program will detect auto ID sensors Non auto ID sensors can be set up manually Refer to the DataMate Guidebook for help a Select SETUP from the main screen The duration of data collection will vary from sensor to sensor 16 Vernier LabPro User s Manual b Press _4_ to select MODE and press ENTER Select TIME GRAPH from the SELECT MODE menu d Select CHANGE TIME SETTINGS from the TIME GRAPH SETTINGS menu to set the data collection rate e Enter the time between samples in seconds remember to finish your entry with ENTER f Enter the number of samples 2 3 Set up the interface for manual triggering a Select ADVANCED from TIME GRAPH SETTINGS b Select CHANGE TRIGGERING from ADV TIME GRAPH SETTINGS c Select MANUAL from SELECT TRIGGERING d Select OK three times to return to the main screen 4 Select START to prepare LabPro for data collection The yellow light will come on two beeps will be made and a message will appear stating that remote data
11. Manual A 1 Appendix B Beep Sequences LabPro makes four kinds of sounds or beeps e A good beep is a medium tone followed by a high tone e A caution beep is a medium tone followed by another medium tone e A bad beep is two high tones e A tick sound is made when a key is pressed The following bullets explain when beep sequences occur and what the beep sequences mean e When LabPro completes initialization you will hear the startup sequence bad beep caution beep good beep 6 total beeps plus LEDs light up in this order red LED yellow LED and green LED e When you press the QUICK SETUP button the caution beep sounds if a sensor is attached to LabPro the bad beep sounds if no sensors are attached to LabPro e When LabPro is connected to a calculator during sampling commands the caution beep sounds when initializing data collection the caution beep sounds when starting data collection transition from pre store to store the caution beep sounds when completing data collection Note 1 If the sampling timing causes the beeps to run together the LabPro software may not sound all the beeps Note 2 You will not get all the beeps when Fast Sampling is enabled Note 3 You will not get all the beeps when using triggering e When you set LabPro for manual trigger and press the START button a caution beep sounds e When you press the TRANSFER button the good beep sounds wh
12. Measurement with EasyData 422244444 nn 13 Using LabPro Remote Vivo Be ea Be De De 14 Using Logger Pro 3 22 2m Sem O tae 14 Remote Data Collection with DataMate 4404400ssnnnnene nennen 16 Remote Data Collection with EasyData nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 17 Sensor Warm up Times ccccccccccceeeesseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeees 19 Appendix A Troubleshooting IPS ea A 1 Appendix B Beep Sequence ococcccccccoooooocccccocccononononannnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnos B 1 Appendix C Support Materials for LabPrO oooooooooonnccccccccccnnnononccnnononnnonononanos C 1 Appendix D Updates to the LabPro Operating System oooooooocccccccccccccccncccno D 1 Introduction The Vernier LabPro is a versatile data collection interface that can be used to collect data in a variety of ways in the classroom or in the field It can be used with a computer TI graphing calculator or as a stand alone data logger More than 60 Vernier sensors are available for use with LabPro By following this guidebook you will learn to Set up and collect data with a Macintosh or Windows computer Set up and collect data with a Texas Instruments graphing calculator Use LabPro as a calculator stand alone data logger and then retrieve data with a computer or a TI graphing LabPro Components The LabPro package contains the parts you need to connect LabPro to a com
13. Vernier LabPro User s Manual Vernier Software amp Technology 13979 SW Millikan Way Beaverton Oregon 97005 2886 503 277 2299 Toll Free 888 837 6437 FAX 503 277 2440 www vernier com info vernier com Vernier LabPro User s Manual Copyright 2008 2013 by Vernier Software amp Technology All rights reserved You are entitled to reproduce parts of this manual for use in your school only No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any other manner without written permission of Vernier Software amp Technology except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews Logger Pro Vernier LabPro Vernier and caliper design Go Vernier EasyTemp Vernier EasyLink and Data Pro are our registered trademarks in the United States Vernier Vernier Software amp Technology Vernier com DataMate and Vernier EasyData are our trademarks or trade dress Calculator Based Laboratory CBL CBL 2 Calculator Based Ranger CBR TI GRAPH LINK TI Connect Voyage 200 and TI Nspire are trademarks of Texas Instruments All other marks not owned by Vernier Software amp Technology that appear herein are the property of their respective owners who may or may not be affiliated with connected to or sponsored by us Published by Vernier Software amp Technology 13979 SW Millikan Way Beaverton Oregon 97005 2886 503 277 2299 Toll Free 888 837 6437 FAX 503 277 2440 www vernier com info vernier
14. a Remote Data Available window appears click the YES button Click 0k which accepts the default to retrieve remote data into the current file If a window does not appear when the interface is reconnected choose Remote Retrieve Remote Data from the Experiment menu and follow the on screen instructions e The data will be retrieved Remote Data Collection with DataMate Quick Setup Method The Quick Setup feature is very simple 1 Setup LabPro for remote data collection a Connect your auto ID sensor s to LabPro Sensors that are not auto ID cannot be used with this method The next two methods allow you to use auto ID and or non auto ID sensors b Press the QUICK SETUP button The yellow LED will blink twice and two beeps will be heard verifying setup 2 Collect data a When you are ready to collect data press the START STOP button The green LED will flash during data collection b When data collection is complete the green LED will stop blinking You do not need to press the START STOP button to end data collection You can however stop data collection early by pressing the START STOP button before data collection is finished 3 Retrieve the data a You can retrieve the data by connecting the interface to a TI graphing calculator and starting DataMate A message will appear stating DATA COLLECTION IS DONE b Press to proceed to the main screen c Select TOOLS from the main screen d Select RETR
15. a reading is made b When data collection is completed the green LED will no longer blink You do not need to press the START STOP button to end data collection You can however stop data collection early by pressing the START STOP button before data collection is finished 3 Retrieve the data a When data collection is finished go to the computer and attach the interface b Start Logger Pro c Ifa Remote Data Available window appears simply click the YES button and choose to retrieve remote data into the current file If a window does not appear when the interface is reconnected choose Remote Retrieve Remote Data from the Experiment menu d Click ok toretrieve data into the LabPro Remote data set You may want to rename the time and data columns after the data are retrieved Set Up for Time Based Method Using the Set Up for Time Based Method you will use a computer to set up LabPro detach it for a real time data collection and then reattach it to the computer to retrieve the data This gives you more flexibility than the Quick Setup Method With this method you can a use any sensors not just auto ID b control the time between samples and c control the number of data points collected up to about 12 000 The duration of data collection depends on the sensor s connected 14 Vernier LabPro User s Manual 1 Setup LabPro for remote data collection Put fresh batteries in the LabPro
16. abPro Starting EasyData and Preparing to Collect Data Press to display the list of available applications and then select EasyData The application s information screen is displayed for about three Hode Time Graph EC5 seconds followed by the main screen Face rar n a Each screen displays one or more options along the bottom of the cd For example screen To select an option press the calculator key directly below to select Quit the option press the Hode Time drarh 18005 ED key ARREMETE Z IIAN OD ID EasyData menus differ slightly among the types of sensors You can select menu items in the following ways e PressMorA to highlight the menu item and then press to select it or e Press the number key that corresponds to the menu item You are now ready to collect data Page 13 has a tutorial that uses our Stainless Steel Temperature Probe to investigate the response time of the Temperature Probe 10 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Where to Go Next Since you may want experiments for a particular course or detailed information on LabPro or calculator programs the following lab books and manuals provide additional help They are described in Appendix C Logger Pro tutorials are a great way to get acquainted with LabPro Lab Books Physical Science with Vernier Biology with Vernier Advanced Biology with Vernier Chemistry with Vernier Advanced Chemistry with Vernier Physics w
17. com Tenth Edition First Printing Table of Contents IFEFOGIACTIOR A E A EEA vaseteharenttedenasveesenanveebeneseeesesensbanerenoeaes 4 PSU FO COMPONER E 4 BUON sa 2 DIOS dd iiains 2 A A E O IN 2 Providing Power to LabPro 2222222 52222 522 2 5 22052 re re 2 Connecting Sensors rest steel eher 2 Using LabPro with a Computer nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 3 Computer and Software RequirementS oooooooccccccccccccocononncnccnnnnnnnnnonannnnnnnnnnnnnns 3 Attaching LabPro to a Tomp ler nr aa eed eee e 3 Starting Logger Pro Software and Preparing to Collect Data 4 Where to GONE cavers AA 5 Tutorial Temperature Measurement with Logger PFO ooocccccccccccccccccccnnncnnnnnnnnn 6 Using LabPro with a Calculator nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 7 USINS DATA MIA TE ee ese enre Eteen EEE Eee EA E EEE EBENE ESEE EEEE Ente 7 Connecting the Equipment icccccseescscs assets cass sae ce Oca ae LeeLee acetates 7 Calculator Program Installation ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 Starting the DataMate Program and Preparing to Collect Data 9 USING EASY DATA sen ie ee 10 Connecting the EquIPMeE aiii miii 10 Starting EasyData and Preparing to Collect Data ooonicinnnninnnnnnnnnnnnnnncnnnoo 10 Where to GONEXT a ad 11 Tutorial Temperature Measurement with DataMate 2444 12 Tutorial Temperature
18. ctly and that they are still useable Connecting Sensors Sensors can be divided into two basic types analog and digital Examples of analog sensors are Temperature Probes pH Sensors Force Sensors and Oxygen Gas Sensors Up to four analog sensors can be connected to LabPro Four jacks for the analog sensors CH1 CH4 are located on the same side as the AC Adapter Port The analog ports accept British Telecom style plugs with a right hand connector Examples of digital sensors are Motion Detectors Radiation Monitors Photogates and Rotary Motion Sensors Up to two digital sensors can be connected to LabPro The digital ports DIG SONIC which accept British Telecom style plugs with a left hand connector are located on the same side as the serial and USB computer connections Connect the sensor to the appropriate port An important feature of LabPro is its ability to detect auto ID sensors and automatically set up an experiment If you are not using sensors with the auto ID ability you can easily set them up with the experiments provided with the Logger Pro software 2 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Using LabPro with a Computer This section provides the basics for collecting data with LabPro on a Macintosh or Windows computer All you have to do is connect LabPro install the software attach one or more sensors start the Logger Pro software and you are ready to collect data Computer and Software Requirements To use LabPro on
19. e a computer to set up LabPro detach it to collect individual data points and then reattach it to retrieve the data With this method you can use any sensor not just auto ID and collect individual data points whenever you press the START STOP button 1 Set up LabPro for remote data collection a b Put fresh batteries in the LabPro Set up the sensors LabPro and Logger Pro just as you normally would to collect data using the Selected Event mode Instead of clicking the Collect button choose Remote Remote Setup from the Experiment menu A summary of your setup will be displayed Click ok _ to prepare the LabPro e Disconnect the LabPro from the computer If it has not already been saved save the experiment file so it can be used to later retrieve the data from LabPro 2 Collect data Every time you press the START STOP button LabPro will collect one data point The green LED will remain on and the yellow LED will flash with each reading Repeat as often as you want for up to 99 readings 10 F 5 pr k Sensors that require a warm up time may have additional on screen instructions Vernier LabPro User s Manual 15 3 Retrieve the data a Start Logger Pro if it is not already running Choose Continue Without Interface in the Connect LabPro dialog and click ok b Open the experiment file used to set up LabPro c Attach LabPro to the computer d If
20. en the transfer succeeds the bad beep sounds if the transfer fails for any reason e When an overcurrent condition is detected five bad beeps sound This causes an error which causes even more beeps to sound e When LabPro begins a full self test three good beeps sound e When self test completes the good beep sounds if self test passes the bad beep sounds if self test fails e When LabPro s base code detects an error in the commands sent from the host a bad beep sounds twice e When LabPro powers up two bad beeps sound if the base code is not loaded three bad beeps sound if the power up self test fails e During base code download three bad beeps sound when any errors occur The unit resets and then the two bad beeps mentioned in the previous bullet sound Vernier LabPro User s Manual B 1 Appendix C Support Materials for LabPro Sensors Sensor Order Code 3 Axis Accelerometer 3D BTA 25 g Accelerometer ACC BTA Low g Accelerometer LGA BTA Anemometer ANM BTA Barometer BAR BTA Blood Pressure Sensor BPS BTA Calculator Based Ranger 2 CBR2 Charge Sensor CRG BTA CO Gas Sensor CO2 BTA Colorimeter COL BTA Conductivity Probe CON BTA Constant Current System CCS BTA Current Probe DCP BTA High Current Sensor HCS BTA Diffraction Apparatus DAK Digital Control Unit DCU BTD Diss
21. experiments include e Physical Properties of Water e Enthalpy Changes e Conductivity of Aqueous Solutions Organic Chemistry with Vernier Some of the experiments include e Understanding Polarimetry e Analysis of Natural Products e Synthesis of Fluorescein Physics with Verniet Some of the experiments include e Newton s Second Law e Projectile Motion e Ohm s Law Advanced Physics with Vernier Mechanics Some of the experiments include e Motion on an Incline e Error Analysis e Simple Harmonic Motion Adv Physics with Vernier Beyond Mechanics Some of the experiments include e Standing Waves in a Column of Air e Capacitors and Inductors e Curved Mirrors and Images e Conductivity of Saltwater e Acid Base Titration e Pressure Temperature Relationship in Gases e Determining the Half Life of an Isotope e Acid Base Titration e Determining Avogadro s Number CHEM I e Sugar Fermentation by Yeast e Investigating Voltaic Cells e Identifying a Pure Substance CHEM O e Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin e Friedel Crafts Acylation of Ferrocene e Fractional Distillation of Esters PWV e Bungee Jump Accelerations e Sound Waves and Beats e Accelerations in the Real World PHYS AM e Momentum and Collisions e Centripetal Acceleration e Rotational Dynamics PHYS ABM e Mapping Electric Potential e Electrostatics e Thin Lenses and Virtual Images Vernier LabPro User s Manual Earth Science
22. he probe was first placed in the hot water Record that time Move the cursor to find the highest temperature and record that time How long did it take for the temperature sensor to stabilize at the water s temperature This tutorial is an example of how easy it is to collect and analyze data with LabPro and a computer The auto ID Stainless Steel Temperature Probe simplified the experiment setup but the use of non auto ID sensors 1s almost as easy All you have to do is connect the sensor or sensors and open up an appropriate experiment file Logger Pro software has over 500 experiment files This set of files also includes experiments in our lab books 6 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Using LabPro with a Calculator This section provides the basic steps for collecting data with LabPro and a Texas Instruments graphing calculator All you have to do is connect the hardware pieces to the calculator attach one or more sensors start the calculator program and you are ready to collect data Note LabPro cannot be used with TI Nspire or TI Nspire CAS handhelds or computer software There are two software options for collecting data with a calculator DataMate or EasyData e DataMate supports all analog sensors and the Motion Detector It comes installed on all LabPro and CBL 2 interfaces and can be used with any of these TI graphing calculators TI 73 TI 73 Explorer TI 89 TI 82 TI 89 Titanium TI 83 TI 92 TI 83 Plus TI 83 Plus Silve
23. ith Vernier Earth Science with Vernier Real World Math with Vernier Water Quality with Vernier Nuclear Radiation with Vernier Middle School Science with Vernier Forensics with Vernier Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry Agricultural Science with Vernier See Appendix C for more information about these manuals Vernier LabPro User s Manual Manuals DataMate Guidebook App and Program Transfer Guidebook EasyData Guidebook LabPro Technical Reference Manual 11 Tutorial Temperature Measurement with DataMate A good way to get acquainted with LabPro is by performing a simple experiment Using this tutorial you will take measurements using a Temperature Probe Just follow the simple steps and you are well on your way to collecting and analyzing data with a calculator MATERIALS TI graphing calculator LabPro interface Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe One 250 mL beaker or cup 100 mL hot water PROCEDURE 1 Place about 100 mL of hot water into a 250 mL beaker or a cup Plug the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe into CH 1 on LabPro and place the Temperature Probe on the tabletop 3 Start DataMate Press to reset the program DataMate will detect the auto ID sensor set the data collection parameters and display the current sensor reading The experiment will collect temperature for 180 seconds 4 Select START to begin data collection 5 Wait about 10 seconds and place the Temperatu
24. ng continues until the default number of samples is collected or you press START STOP again This button also acts as a manual trigger for certain data collection modes Lights LabPro has three lights that indicate the LabPro status e Red indicates an error condition e Yellow indicates that LabPro is ready to collect data samples e Green indicates LabPro is collecting data Beeps LabPro has a piezo speaker that makes four kinds of sounds or beeps Appendix B contains a complete description of the conditions that cause these sounds A good beep is a medium tone followed by a high tone A caution beep is a medium tone followed by another medium tone A bad beep is a medium tone followed by a low tone A tick sound is made when a key is pressed Providing Power to LabPro Batteries or AC power can power LabPro To use LabPro with batteries remove the battery compartment cover from the underside of the interface Insert four AA batteries and replace the compartment cover To use LabPro with the AC power supply plug the round plug on the 6 volt power supply into the side of the interface Shortly after inserting four AA batteries or plugging the power supply into the outlet the interface will run through a self test You will hear a series of beeps and blinking lights red yellow then green indicating a successful power up If the self test is not successful make sure that the batteries are installed corre
25. nnel it was connected to and the current reading DataMate also SETUP W ANALYZE sets up a default time graph experiment for auto ID sensors In this example an GRAFH GAUIT experiment was set up to collect data for 180 seconds You are now ready to collect data Page 12 has a tutorial that uses our Stainless Steel Temperature Probe to investigate the response time of the Temperature Probe Vernier LabPro User s Manual 9 Using EasyData Connecting the Equipment EasyData comes loaded on TI 84 Plus TI 84 Plus Silver Edition TI 83 Plus graphing calculators and TI 84 Plus C There are several data collection devices that can be used with EasyData These devices include the CBL 2 LabPro CBR CBR 2 Go Motion and the Vernier EasyTemp and Vernier EasyLink For more information on connecting data collection devices other than LabPro please refer to the device s user guide The first step is to connect the calculator and LabPro 1 Select the proper cradle for your calculator The off white cradle is for use with the TI 84 Plus The blue green cradle accommodates the TI 83 Plus 2 Insert the upper end of the calculator into the cradle 3 Press down on the lower end of the calculator until 1t snaps into place 4 Slide the bottom of the cradle onto the top of LabPro until it clicks in place 5 Plug one end of the LabPro to calculator cable into the 1 O port of the calculator Plug the other end into the bottom end of the L
26. nsor Follow the simple steps and you are well on your way to collecting and analyzing data with a computer MATERIALS Computer LabPro interface Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe One 250 mL beaker or cup 100 mL hot water PROCEDURE 1 Place about 100 mL of hot water into a 250 mL beaker or a cup 2 Connect the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe to CH 1 on LabPro and place the temperature probe on the tabletop 3 Start the Logger Pro software Logger Pro will detect the auto ID sensor set the data collection parameters and computer display In this case collection parameters are 1 0 sample per second and 180 samples The program displays a graph and data table on the computer The vertical axis of the graph will have temperature scaled from 0 to 50 C The horizontal axis will have time scaled from 0 to 180 seconds You are ready to collect data 4 Click Collect to begin data collection 5 Wait about 10 seconds and place the Temperature Probe into the cup of hot water as shown above Allow Logger Pro to complete data collection 6 Notice that the sensor does not read the new temperature instantly it takes a moment to respond 7 Now that the run is complete choose Examine from the Analyze menu The cursor will become a vertical line As you move the cursor across the screen temperature and time values corresponding to the cursor position will be displayed Move the cursor to the point when t
27. olved Oxygen Probe DO BTA Vernier Optical DO Probe ODO BTA Drop Counter VDC BTD Dual Range Force Sensor DFS BTA EKG Sensor EKG BTA Electrode Amplifier EA BTA Ethanol Sensor ETH BTA Exercise Heart Rate Monitor EHR BTA Flow Rate Sensor FLO BTA Force Plate FP BTA Gas Pressure Sensor GPS BTA Go Motion GO MOT Goniometer GNM BTA Hand Dynamometer HD BTA Hand Grip Heart Rate Monitor HGH BTA Infrared Thermometer IRT BTA Instrumentation Amplifier INA BTA Ammonium lon Selective Electrode NH4 BTA Calcium lon Selective Electrode CA BTA Chloride Ion Selective Electrode CL BTA Nitrate lon Selective Electrode NO3 BTA Light Sensor LS BTA Magnetic Field Sensor MG BTA Melt Station MLT BTA Microphone MCA BTA Motion Detector MD BTD O Gas Sensor O2 BTA ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential Sensor ORP BTA Vernier LabPro User s Manual pH Sensor PH BTA Tris Compatible Flat pH Sensor FPH BTA Photogate VPG BTD Polarimeter Chemical CHEM POL Power Amplifier PAMP Vernier Projectile Launcher VPL Pyranometer PYR BTA Digital Radiation Monitor DRM BTD Vernier Radiation Monitor VRM BTD Relative Humidity Sensor RH BTA Respiration Monitor Belt requires GPS BTA RMB Rotary Motion Sensor RMV BTD Salinity Sensor SAL BTA Soil Moisture Sensor SMS BTA Sound Level Meter SLM BTA Spirometer SPR BTA Direct Connect Temperature Probe DCT DIN Extra Long Temperature Probe TPL BTA Stainless S
28. puter or calculator LabPro Technical Reference The reference provides detailed information on the LabPro hardware and the software command structure This manual is available free from our web site www vernier com Logger Pro Tutorials This manual provides an excellent introduction to the Logger Pro software The tutorials show you how to collect data with a Temperature Probe and a Motion Detector It also introduces you to the analysis features of the program Logger Pro User s Manual This manual is a complete reference to the software This manual and the Logger Pro Tutorials are a part of the Logger Pro package The User s Manual can also be found on the Logger Pro software CD DataMate Guidebook This guidebook provides a complete look at the DataMate calculator program This manual can also be downloaded from our web site www vernier com EasyData Guidebook This guidebook provides a complete look at the EasyDara calculator program This manual can also be downloaded from our web site www vernier com Lab Books Lab books in physical science biology chemistry advanced chemistry earth science physics and water quality enable you and your students to quickly begin using LabPro in the classroom and in the field Each manual contains e Ready to use student experiments e Teacher section for each experiment with complete directions helpful hints and sample graphs and data e Word processing files of the studen
29. puter or most TI graphing calculators Those parts include LabPro interface User s Manual Voltage Probe 43 cm and short e TI graphing calculator cradle off white color for the TI 84 Plus TI 84 Plus Silver Edition TI 89 Titanium e TI graphing calculator cradle translucent blue green calculator to for the TI 73 TI 73 Explorer TI 82 TI 83 TI 83 calculator link cables Plus TI 83 Plus Silver Edition TI 86 TI 89 The LabPro interface has three buttons three LEDs four analog channels CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 and CH 4 two digital channels DIG SONIC 1 and DIG SONIC 2 a serial computer connection a USB computer connection a piezo speaker and a calculator I O port QUICK SETUP TRANSFER START STOP LEDS DIG Sonic 1 DIG Sonic 2 Serial and USB connections Cradle Release Buttons Y Vernier ne S 1 0 Port Channel 4 Channel 3 Channel 2 Channel 1 AC Adapter Port Buttons The three buttons on the top of LabPro are used for the following purposes e TRANSFER begins transfer of calculator programs or applications apps between LabPro and an attached TI graphing calculator e QUICK SET UP clears data stored in LabPro s memory then polls all channels for auto ID sensors and sets them up to collect data QUICK SET UP is used when neither a computer nor a calculator is attached to LabPro and works only with auto ID sensors e START STOP begins sampling for Quick Set Up Sampli
30. r Edition TI 92 Plus TI 84 Plus TI 84 Plus Silver Edition Voyage 200 TI 86 e EasyData comes loaded on TI 84 Plus TI 84 Plus Silver Edition TI 83 Plus graphing calculators and TI 84 Plus C EasyData version 2 supports all analog sensors Motion Detectors and Photogates In addition to supporting LabPro it can collect data using Vernier USB devices EasyTemp and EasyLink and other data collection devices such as Texas Instruments CBR 2 Texas Instruments CBL 2 or Vernier Go Motion EasyData can be used with TI 83 Plus and TI 83 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators with operating system version 1 18 or later TI 84 Plus requires 2 30 or higher LabPro interface TI 83 Plus calculator and Stainless Steel Temperature Probe Using DataMate Connecting the Equipment The first step is to connect the calculator and LabPro 1 Select the proper cradle for your calculator The off white cradle accommodates the TI 84 Plus and TI 89 Titanium calculators The translucent blue green cradle accommodates all other calculators except for the TI 92 TI 92 Plus Voyage 200 and TI Nspire The DataMate program supports all of the Vernier analog sensors e g Temperature pH Force and the Motion Detector Calculator support for Photogates Radiation Monitors Rotary Motion Sensors and Drop Counters is through separate programs See the App and Program Transfer Guidebook for details gt For TI 83 Plus TI 83 Plus Silver Edition TI 84 Plu
31. r or cup 100 mL hot water PROCEDURE 1 Place about 100 mL of hot water into a 250 mL beaker or a cup Plug the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe into CH 1 on LabPro and place the Temperature Probe on the tabletop 3 Start the EasyData application EasyData will detect the auto ID sensor set the data collection parameters and display the current sensor reading The experiment will collect temperature for 180 seconds 4 Select Start to begin data collection 5 Wait about 10 seconds and place the Temperature Sensor into the cup of hot water as shown above A live graph will appear on the calculator screen You can either allow EasyData to complete data collection or press f Stop to stop data collection 6 After the data collection is complete an autoscaled graph of the data will appear Notice that the probe does not read the new temperature instantly it takes a little while to respond This is a characteristic of the sensor Use the _ _ or _ _ keys to examine the data points along the displayed curve of temperature vs time As you move the cursor right or left the time X and temperature Y values of each data point are displayed below the graph Move the cursor to the point when the probe was first placed in the hot water Record that time Move the cursor to find the highest temperature and record that time How long did it take for the temperature sensor to stabilize at the water s temperature Vernier LabPro User
32. re DYRO it ies er plugging it back in the connections and power to the 5 Make sure that another executable isn t connected to the same device devi ce Do you want to try to connect again w jo Windows setup interface dialog box Mac setup interface dialog box If you have connected a Stainless Steel Temperature Probe and the computer has detected the LabPro interface for example you will see the following screen which shows a graph of Temperature vs Time along with the current reading at the top fT Logger Pro Untitled File Edit Experiment Data Analyze Insert Options Page Help Deug fage z UA AA EAEE IO le B Temperature 27 1 C Latest 50 Time Temperatura s Co Notice how the program automatically identified the temperature probe an auto ID sensor The current temperature reading is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen The default data collection mode is time graph In this example you have a Temperature Probe reading in Celsius and collecting data as a function of time for 180 seconds If you now disconnect the Temperature Probe and connect a different auto ID sensor Logger Pro will set up a new experiment file for the new sensor You are now ready to collect data The next section is a tutorial that uses our Stainless Steel Temperature probe to investigate the response time of the temperature probe Logger Pro software contains experiment file
33. re Sensor into the cup of hot water as shown above A live graph will appear on the calculator screen You can either allow DataMate to complete data collection or press the key to stop data collection 6 After the data collection is complete an autoscaled graph of the data will appear Notice that the probe does not read the new temperature instantly it takes a little while to respond This is a characteristic of the sensor Use the _ _ or _ _ keys or the cursor pad on the TI 89 TI 89 Titanium TI 92 TI 92 Plus or Voyage 200 to examine the data points along the displayed curve of temperature vs time As you move the cursor right or left the time X and temperature Y values of each data point are displayed below the graph Move the cursor to the point when the probe was first placed in the hot water Record that time Move the cursor to find the highest temperature and record that time How long did it take for the temperature sensor to stabilize at the water s temperature 12 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Tutorial Temperature Measurement with EasyData A good way to get acquainted with LabPro is by performing a simple experiment Using this tutorial you will take measurements using a Temperature Probe Just follow the simple steps and you are well on your way to collecting and analyzing data with a calculator MATERIALS TI graphing calculator LabPro interface Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe One 250 mL beake
34. readings increase or decrease Increasing or Decreasing and select Next 5 The Trigger Threshold screen is displayed Press to clear the old threshold and type in the new value then select Next Note trigger threshold is the sensor reading e g 28 for 28 C that will trigger data collection 6 The Trigger Prestore screen is displayed Press to clear the old prestore and type in the new value then select Next Note trigger prestore is the percentage of all data collected before the trigger level is reached e g 10 for 10 Vernier LabPro User s Manual 17 7 The updated Time Graph Settings are displayed Select OK 1 to return to the main screen 8 EasyData is now set for triggering When Start is selected data collection will not begin until the set trigger value is met Manual Triggering In manual triggering data collection starts when the Start Stop or Trigger button on the data collection device LabPro CBL 2 CBR or CBR 2 is pressed Follow these steps to set up for manual triggering From the EasyData main screen select Setup and then select Time Graph The current Time Graph settings are displayed Select Adv The Select Trigger Type screen is displayed Choose Manual and select Next The updated Time Graph Settings are displayed Select OK to return to the main screen MD EasyData is now set for triggering Select Start and follow the on screen instructions when you are ready to start
35. s and TI 84 Plus Silver Edition we recommend EasyData See the EasyData Guidebook for complete details about the EasyData application See the EasyData Guidebook for complete details about the EasyData application Vernier LabPro User s Manual 7 Insert the upper end of the calculator into the cradle Press down on the lower end of the calculator until it snaps into place Slide the bottom of the cradle onto the top of LabPro until it clicks in place Plug one end of the LabPro to calculator cable into the I O port of the calculator Plug the other end into the bottom end of the LabPro Qu veel Calculator Program Installation When it is time to collect data you will run a program called DataMate on the calculator Chances are that DataMate is not on your calculator but it is very easy to install 1 Prepare the calculator to receive the program e For the TI 73 TI 73 Explorer TI 82 and TI 83 turn on your calculator and press LINK on the TI 73 press APPS then select Link Press C gt to RECEIVE then press Waiting appears on your screen e For the TI 86 turn on your calculator and press LINK then press Waiting appears on your screen e For the TI 89 TI 89 Titanium TI 92 TI 92 Plus and Voyage 200 turn on your calculator and make sure that the calculator is on the Home screen You do not need to put the calculator into the Receiving mode as is required with the other calculators 2 Press
36. s for most Vernier lab books The dialog boxes and screen displayed are from Logger Pro 3 Logger Pro 2 dialog boxes are different 4 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Where to Go Next Since you may want experiments for a particular course or detailed information on LabPro or Logger Pro the following books and manuals provide additional help They are described in Appendix C The Logger Pro tutorials are a great way to get acquainted with LabPro Lab Books Physical Science with Vernier Biology with Vernier Advanced Biology with Vernier Investigating Biology through Inquiry Chemistry with Vernier Advanced Chemistry with Vernier Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry Organic Chemistry with Vernier Physics with Vernier Advanced Physics with Vernier Mechanics Advanced Physics with Vernier Beyond Mechanics Earth Science with Vernier Real World Math with Vernier Water Quality with Vernier Middle School Science with Vernier Nuclear Radiation with Vernier Human Physiology with Vernier Forensics with Vernier Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry Agricultural Science with Vernier Vernier LabPro User s Manual Manuals Logger Pro Online Help Logger Pro Online Tutorials LabPro Technical Reference Manual Tutorial Temperature Measurement with Logger Pro A good way to get acquainted with LabPro is by performing a simple experiment Using this tutorial you will take measurements using a temperature se
37. t lt NAMES gt and press the menu key that represents DataMate lt DATAM gt is usually _F1_ Press ENTER and wait for the main screen to load TI 89 TI 89 Titanium TI 92 TI 92 Plus and Voyage 200 Calculators Press VAR LINK Use the cursor pad to scroll down to datamate then press ENTER Press CU to complete the open parenthesis of datamate on the entry line Press ENTER An introductory screen will appear followed by the main screen If you are using the DataMate APP press then scroll to the DataMate application After the program begins the calculator will try to communicate with the aia interface and check for auto ID sensors If this communication is successful the HO IHTERFACE main screen shown below will appear Ifthe calculator cannot establish a link co with LabPro this menu appears If you choose Continue With Interface the program will continue trying to communicate with the interface If the calculator cannot establish a link with LabPro a Link Error message will appear Check that LabPro has power and that the link cable is properly connected This message will continue to appear until the link problem is fixed This is the main screen that appears after the calculator and interface are BHAT TERREES communicating In this example a Stainless Steel Temperature Probe was connected and DataMate automatically identified the Temperature Probe HODE TIHE GRAFH 180 displayed the cha
38. t sections on CD so labs may be edited to your specifications Physical Science with Vernier nnnnn PSV Some ofthe experiments include e Energy Content of Foods and Fuels e First Class Levers and Pulleys e Reflectivity of Light e Lemon Juice e Acid Rain e Graphing Your Motion Biology with Vernier eeneenneenneenneenneeenee seen BWV Some of the experiments include e Diffusion through Membranes e Cellular Respiration e Transpiration e Photosynthesis e Biological Membranes e Watershed Testing Advanced Biology with Vernier nnnenene BIO A Some of the experiments include e Blood Pressure e Photosynthesis e Restriction Enzymes e Dissolved Oxygen in Water e Population Genetics e The Visible Spectrum of Chlorophyll Investigating Biology through Inquiry BIO I Some of the experiments include e Plant Pigments e Investigating Protein The Bradford Assay e Investigating Osmosis e Evolution of Yeast e Chemistry of Membranes Testing Catalase Activity Vernier LabPro User s Manual C 3 Chemistry with Vernier Some of the experiments include e Vapor Pressure of Liquids e Hess s Law e Determining the Concentration of a Solution Advanced Chemistry with Vernier cccccccccceecees Some of the experiments include e Standardizing a Solution of Sodium Hydroxide e The Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid e The Synthesis and Analysis of Alum Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry Some of the
39. teel Temperature Probe TMP BTA Surface Temperature Sensor STS BTA Wide Range Temperature Probe WRT BTA Thermocouple TCA BTA TI Light Probe TILT BTA Time of Flight Pad TOF VPL Turbidity Sensor TRB BTA UVA and UVB Sensors UVA UVB BTA 30 Volt Voltage Probe 30V BTA Differential Voltage Probe DVP BTA Voltage Probe VP BTA Wireless Dynamics Sensor System WDSS Adapters for Older Sensors Vernier sensors purchased prior to the introduction of LabPro can probably be adapted to work with LabPro Most of our analog sensors were previously manufactured with a round 5 pin DIN plug If you have an older DIN sensor you willneed a DIN to BTA adapter order code DIN BTA This chart shows some of the adapters or replacement cables that can be used with other sensors You may have sensors that do not appear in this table Contact us to discuss your situation Sensors Purchased Prior to 2000 Adapter or Cable Order Code Vernier Analog 5 pin DIN sensors DIN to BTA adapter DIN BTA Vernier Photogate with removable cable Digital Photogate Cable PG BTD Radiation Monitors Radiation Cable RAD BTD Motion Detector with removable cable Motion Detector Cable MDC BTD Motion Detector without removable cable CBL RJ11 Adapter CBL RJ11 Rotary Motion Sensor Rotary Motion Adapter ROT BTD C 2 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Additional Manuals There are a number of additional manuals that can help you use LabPro with a com
40. the Transfer button on LabPro Receiving followed by a list of the loaded programs or application is displayed on the calculator 3 A Done message on the calculator and two beeps from LabPro will indicate the transfer is complete Press QUIT 4 Verify that the programs have been successfully loaded On the TI 82 TI 83 press to see DATAMATE and its subprograms On the TI 73 and TI 73 Explorer press to see DATAMATE On the TI 86 press then to see DATAMATE and its subprograms On the TI 89 TI 89 Titanium TI 92 TI 92 Plus and Voyage 200 press VAR LINK to see DATAMATE and its subprograms 7 For the TI 89 TI 89 Titanium TI 92 TI 92 Plus and Voyage 200 we recommend downloading the DataMate App available from www vernier com calcdatamate html 8 Vernier LabPro User s Manual Starting the DataMate Program and Preparing to Collect Data Use the following steps to start the DataMate program on your calculator TI 82 and TI 83 Calculators Press Prem then press the calculator key for the number that precedes DATAMATE usually _1_ Press ENTER An introductory screen will EME DATAMATE appear followed by the main screen NER 6 15 TI 73 and TI 73 Explorer Calculators Press APPs_ then press the calculator key for the number that precedes ibe N DATAMATE Press ENTER An introductory screen will appear followed by the main screen TI 86 Calculators Press Prem press _F1_ to selec
41. with Vernier n ESV Some of the experiments include e The Greenhouse Effect e Water Treatment Solar Homes e UV Light and Clothing Soil pH e Wind Power Real World Math with Vernier o oo RWV Some of the experiments include e Interpreting Graphs e Exponential pH Change e Periodic Phenomena e How Objects Cool e Straight Line Distance Graphs e The Inverse Relationship Water Quality with Vernier ccccccccsscessesseesseenees WQV Some of the experiments include e Total Solids e Dissolved Oxygen BOD e Phosphates Ortho and Total e Fecal Coliform e Nitrate Ammonium Nitrogen e Stream Flow Middle School Science with Vernier MSV Some of the experiments include e The Greenhouse Effect Heart Rate and Exercise e Solar Homes e A Water Field Study e Graphing Your Motion e Soil Study Nuclear Radiation with Vernier osooso NRV Some of the experiments include e Distance and Radiation e Background Radiation Sources e Counting Statistics e Counting Statistics e Half Life Measurements Alpha Beta and Gamma Human Physiology with Vernier nnnn HP A Some of the experiments include e Blood Pressure and Exercise e Analysis of Lung Function e Analyzing the Heart with EKG e Oxygen and Aerobic Metabolism e Grip Strength and Muscle Fatigue e Heart Rate as a Vital Sign Forensics with Vernier cnenenenenennn FWV Some of the experiments include e Hot Air Cold Body e Killer Cup of Coffee e
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