Vernier Data Pro User Manual

Data Pro™ Guidebook Data Collection using PALM OS Devices, Vernier Sensors, and LabPro Vernier Software & Technology 13979 S.W. Mi

8 Data Pro 8. After the data collection is complete, an autoscaled graph of the data will appear. To examine the data points on the displayed

Data Pro 9 LabPro Tutorial 2: Non Auto-ID Sensor and Selected Events Mode LabPro will automatically identify newer auto-ID sensors; however,

10 Data Pro 5. Whether or not you are using a non-auto-ID sensor, you now need to change the data collection mode. While you are on the Setup

Data Pro 11 LabPro Tutorial 3: Events with Entry and Boyle’s Law The Events with Entry mode collects reading from a sensor each time you ta

12 Data Pro d. Enter the x-axis label (Volume) and unit (mL). You can enter this information using the onscreen keyboard (tap “abc”), or by u

Data Pro 13 LabPro Tutorial 4: Collect Motion Data The Vernier Motion Detector measures the distance to an object using echoing ultrasonic s

14 Data Pro 7. Tap the y-axis, and then tap on the velocity column to view a graph of velocity vs. time. You will be presented with a velocit

Data Pro 15 LabPro Tutorial 5: Data Pro as a Stand-Alone Graphing Program Using the Manual Entry mode, it is possible to use Data Pro as a g

16 Data Pro 8. Tap . The Curve Fit screen is displayed. Tap the Fit Equation button and choose Linear. The curve fit statistics for your dat

Data Pro 17 The Data Pro Program in Detail OVERVIEW This section describes Data Pro in detail. Although the program is designed to enable you to

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Data Pro 18 Tip: If at any time you wish to stop the data collection and view what has been collected, tap . Tip: You can temporarily leave Data P

Data Pro 19 Choosing Delete calls up a list of saved files. Tap on the file you want to delete. Choosing Beam allows you to send a Data Pro fi

Data Pro 20 THE SETUP OPTION Sensors Note: When connecting sensors to analog channels, you should use the channels in numerical order. In other wor

Data Pro 21 The Time Graph option is used to set the sample interval and number of data points for a timed data collection. It can also be used t

Data Pro 22 If you choose to trigger on a channel, Data Pro asks you to choose the trigger type. • INCREASING means that data collection will not

Data Pro 23 Graph Matching presents distance vs. time and velocity vs. time graphs, and challenges you to match the graph. Tap , and you will be

Data Pro 24 Modes Unique to Specific Digital Sensors (Photogate, Radiation Monitor, Drop Counter) Photogates If you first select (or auto-ID) a Ph

Data Pro 25 Calibration of Sensors When a sensor is selected, Data Pro automatically loads the standard calibration settings. Further calibration

Data Pro 26 To calibrate the pH sensor by entering values manually: 1. On the Setup screen, tap . If you have more than one sensor connected,

Data Pro 27 Tap or to examine the data points along the graph. As you move the vertical line right or left, the time (X) and temperature (Y)

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Data Pro 28 • Tap on the part of the graph you want to be your left bound. A vertical line with a > symbol will appear as your left bound.

Data Pro 29 • Calculated Columns Tap to either modify or add a calculated column. You will be presented a list of the current calculated colum

Data Pro 30 Storing Runs. Normally, a new data collection run overwrites previously collected data. You can Store your data by tapping . By doing

Data Pro 31 THE ANALYZE OPTION Tapping on the main or data screens produces a graph of your data along with a list of analysis options. You can

Data Pro 32 Tap to graph the collected data and overlay a graph of a general equation whose variables can be adjusted. The equation you ch

Data Pro 33 Transferring Graphs and Data to Your Computer Now that you have collected data, you can, of course, analyze it with your Palm d

Data Pro 34 2. Select Import From→ Palm Data Pro... from the File Menu a. Connect your Palm handheld to the HotSync cradle/cable. If you are u

Data Pro 35 Printing Directly from your Palm OS Device Now that you have collected data and analyzed data on your Palm OS device, you may

Data Pro 36 Edition can also allow you to print documents, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail and more from your Palm OS device. Note: The Edit

Data Pro 37 Appendix A: Battery and Adapter Information Operating Power Requirements • The LabPro is designed to operate with four AA alkaline b

38 Connecting the Optional AC Adapter • Connect one end of an approved adapter to the external power input connection located on the bottom left si

Data Pro 39 Appendix B: Vernier Sensors for Data Pro Please check the Vernier Software & Technology web site www.vernier.com for current pri

40 Student Radiation Monitor SRM-BTD Surface Temperature Sensor STS-BTA Turbidity Sensor TRB-BTA Thermocouple TCA-BTA

Data Pro 41 Appendix C: Support and Service Information Product Support Customers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands For g

42 Appendix D: Data Pro Troubleshooting Guide Screen Explanation No LabPro Found Is LabPro powered and connected to the Palm? This screen appea

Data Pro 43 Appendix E: Data Pro Sensor Setup Default Settings The table that follows shows the default settings used by the Data Pro program as

44 Sensor Name Short Name Y-Min Y-Max Sample Interval (in seconds) No. Of Samples Pressure (atm) PRESS (ATM) 0 700 1 180 Pressure (mm

Data Pro 45 Sensor Name Short Name Y-Min Y-Max Sample Interval (in seconds) No. Of Samples Light 600(lx) LIGHT(LX) 0 600 0.05 180 L

46 Sensor Name Short Name Y-Min Y-Max Sample Interval (in seconds) No. Of Samples Barometer (in Hg) BARO (INHG) 24 32 600 180 Baromet

Data Pro 3 Introduction This guidebook provides step-by-step instructions for collecting data using a Palm™ handheld or Dana by AlphaSmart d

4 Data Pro Detectors or Photogates can be connected to LabPro. It is also possible to use the Motion Detector with any analog sensor. Optional

Data Pro 5 2. Are You Installing Data Pro to Multiple Palm OS devices? If you have more than one Palm device on which you are installing Da

6 Data Pro AlphaSmart by Dana 1. Obtain the USB cable that is included with either Vernier LabPro or AlphaSmart Dana. 2. Plug the square end

Data Pro 7 LabPro Tutorial 1: Temperature Measurement with Data Pro A good way to get acquainted with Data Pro is by performing a simple expe