Vernier LabQuest Mini User's Manual
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1. of the cable to a USB port on your computer 4 Start Logger Lite and you are ready to collect data Note LabQuest Mini can also be used with Logger Pro software version 3 8 2 or newer LabQuest Mini Components The LabQuest Mini package contains the hardware and software that you need to connect LabQuest Mini to a computer The package includes e LabQuest Mini interface e Logger Lite software CD e User s manual e USB cable The LabQuest Mini interface contains three analog channels CH 1 CH 2 and CH 3 two digital channels DIG SONIC 1 and DIG SONIC 2 a USB computer connection and a port for auxiliary power LABQUEST MINI Providing Power to LabQuest Mini Power for LabQuest Mini is supplied by the USB port of the computer It does not require auxiliary AC power or batteries You simply connect the interface to the computer through the USB connection and it is ready to collect data Please note There may be configurations that limit how much power is available from the USB port on the computer Such configurations may include having other devices that require USB power connected at the same time You may receive a warning from the computer that it cannot provide enough power for the LabQuest Mini In these situations you may disconnect the other devices or you may use an external supply order code LQ PS to provide power to LabQuest Mini Connecting Sensors Sensors can be divided into two basic types analog2. Vernier LabQuest Mini User s Manual 2010 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 Vern i er La bQu e st M i n j brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews Logger Pro LabQuest Vernier and Vernier and caliper design are our registered trademarks in the United States Vernier Software amp Technology and Vernier com Use r s Man ual are our trademarks or trade dress 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 com First Edition First Printing Measure Analyze Learn Vernier Software amp Technology 13979 S W Millikan Way e Beaverton OR 97005 2886 Toll Free 888 837 6437 e 503 277 2299 e FAX 503 277 2440 info vernier com e www vernier com Table of Contents NATO GUCUIO 1a MA E AE E ted Osi EAE one idea cada ctetnate EEA Quick Start Guide for those who hate to read manuals 0 e eee LabQues
3. and digital Examples of analog sensors include Temperature Probes pH Sensors Force Sensors and Oxygen Gas Sensors Up to three analog sensors can be connected to LabQuest Mini at a time Three jacks for the analog sensors CH1 CH3 are located on the top side The analog ports accept British Telecom style plugs with a right hand connector bi eit wl An analog sensor connected to LabQuest Mini Examples of digital sensors include Motion Detectors Radiation Monitors Photogates and Rotary Motion Sensors Up to two digital sensors can be connected to LabQuest Mini at a time The digital ports DIG SONIC1 and DIG SONIC2 which accept British Telecom style plugs with a left hand connector are located on the right side of the interface A digital sensor attached to LabQuest Mini Connect the sensor to the appropriate port An important feature of LabQuest Mini 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 Vernier s Logger Lite and Logger Pro software Logger Lite Software The Logger Lite software is contained on the CD provided with LabQuest Mini To install the software on a Windows computer 1 Place the enclosed Logger Lite CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer 2 If you have Autorun enabled the installation will launch automatically otherwise choose Settings Control Panel
4. anship for a period of five years from the date of shipment to the customer This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use Rev 2 2010
5. detection of a Temperature Probe Where to Go Next Lab Books Vernier offers over 500 experiments in subject areas including middle school science biology physics environmental science earth science chemistry physical science math and more For more information visit www vernier com cmat Software Tutorials Both Logger Pro and Logger Lite data collection programs contain interactive tutorials that help you and your students learn the programs You can also search the Help section in each program to find answers to specific questions Appendix A Troubleshooting Tips Problem Cause Solution When LabQuest Mini is used The Collect button does not appear because the with the computer the computer could not communicate with the Logger Lite or Logger Pro __ interface Check each of the following Collect button appears faded e Make sure the cables are firmly attached e Confirm that the port on the computer is working properly The sensor is not working This may be happening because the sensor is not plugged into the correct port Since LabQuest Mini has 3 analog and 2 digital ports make sure that the sensor is connected to the proper port LabQuest Mini may be picking up interference from other electrical devices such as a computer Move the LabQuest Mini interface at least 30 cm from another computer The readings are noisy Warranty Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workm
6. e check to see that Logger Lite or Logger Pro is installed on your computer If not now would be a good time to install it Attaching LabQuest Mini to a Computer gt m OL maso A The LabQuest Mini computer connection is located on the end of the interface Plug the small end of the USB cable into the LabQuest Mini USB connection Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the computer Starting Logger Lite Software and Preparing to Collect Data Locate the Logger Lite icon on your computer and double click on it or use the Start menu Windows An important feature of LabQuest Mini is its ability to detect auto ID sensors and automatically set up an experiment If Logger Lite does not detect your LabQuest Mini and or a sensor is not connected the Collect button will appear faded amp Make certain that you have LabQuest Mini connected to the USB port of your computer Choose New from the File menu The software will again attempt to communicate with the interface If this does not work consult Appendix A If you have connected a Stainless Steel Temperature Probe for example and the computer has detected the LabQuest Mini interface you will see a screen that shows a graph of temperature vs time along with the live readout at the top I Logger Pr Dae SS Sra SPEDALE A Ale acme o wulou aluna Jadzia Temperatur 23 3 C Logger Pro screen showing the automatic
7. from the Start menu Double click on Add Remove Programs Click on the Install button in the resulting dialog box 3 The Logger Lite installer will launch and a series of dialog boxes will step you through the installation of the Logger Lite software We recommend that you accept the default directory To install the software on a Macintosh computer 1 Place the Logger Lite CD in the CD ROM drive of your computer and double click on the CD icon 2 Double click the Install Logger Lite icon and follow the on screen instructions Computer and Software Requirements To use LabQuest Mini on a computer you will need Logger Lite software included or Logger Pro software version 3 8 2 or newer running on a Macintosh OS OS X 10 4 11 or 10 5 1 or newer or a Windows computer running Windows XP SP2 SP3 Vista Vista 64 Windows 7 or Windows 7 64 or newer If you own an earlier version of Logger Pro 3 software you can upgrade to the current version at no cost by visiting our web site for updates www vernier com downloads Check the software for complete computer system requirements If you use National Instruments LabVIEW software you can obtain a LabVIEW VI for collecting with the LabQuest Mini Go to www vernier com labview LabQuest Mini is also compatible with our beta version of Logger Pro for Linux Information concerning this option is available on our web site at www vernier com soft Ipl index html Before you continu
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