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Vernier LabPro User’s Manual 3

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 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.

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 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.

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