Vernier Logger Pro 3 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This guide first leads you through the basics of Logger Pro, including software installation procedures. You will

learn how to collect data, manually enter data, and import data from Texas Instruments and Palm handhelds.

From there, you will learn about the more advanced features of Logger Pro.

Getting Started .....................................1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Tutorials ................................................5

Acquiring Data

Collect Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Manual Data Entry

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Import Data

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Remote Data .

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Toolbar Guide ...................................... 9

Finding Your Way around Logger Pro

Logger Pro Toolbar and Pages ..................... 10

The Sensors Dialog

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Managing Your Page and Data .

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Analyze Data

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Printing

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Where to Next?

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GETTING STARTED

Logger Pro Requirements

To use Logger Pro, you will need a Windows or
Macintosh computer. See www.vernier.com/lp for
detailed system requirements. For data collection
you will need a data source such as a LabQuest, LabPro
or Go! Link with a Vernier sensor, or a Go! Motion or
Go! Temp. Other compatible data sources are listed
at www.vernier.com/lp

Note: Logger Pro cannot be used with the ULI or
Serial Box interface. Contact us for the availability
of earlier versions of Logger Pro for older operating
systems or inter faces.

Load Logger Pro

Windows

 Place the Logger Pro CD in the

CD-ROM drive of your computer.

 If you have Autorun enabled, the installation will

launch automatically; otherwise launch Setup.exe
from the CD.

 The Logger Pro installer will start, and a series of

dialog boxes will step you through the installation
of the Logger Pro software. We recommend that
you accept the default directory.

Macintosh

 Place the Logger Pro CD in the CD-ROM drive of

your computer and double-click on the CD icon.

 Double-click the “Install Logger Pro” icon and

follow the instructions.

Get Everything Ready

To collect data with Logger Pro you will need either a
LabPro

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or a Go!®Link, with at least one sensor, or one

of several dedicated sensors listed below.

A Vernier LabQuest interface:

The Vernier LabQuest is a color
touch-screen data-collection interface.
It connects to your computer with its
included USB cable.

A Vernier LabPro interface:

The Vernier LabPro is a multi-channel
interface with its power supply and USB
or serial cable.

A Go! Link interface:

Go! Link is a single-channel interface that
connects directly to a computer’s USB port.

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 Or, Spectrometer

The Vernier Spectrometer measures
intensity and absorbance over many
wavelengths simultaneously.

 Or, Garmin GPS

Select Garmin GPS units can connect
to Logger Pro for live data collection,
or the retrieval of stored tracks
or waypoints.

 Or, Ohaus Balances

Logger Pro allows you to collect
mass data from select models of
Ohaus balances.

And, at least one sensor:

Sensors are connected to the LabPro or Go! Link.
A Stainless Steel Temperature Probe is a good
choice for initial testing of Logger Pro. The Voltage
Probe included with the LabPro interface can also
be used.

 Or, Go! Temp

The Vernier Go!Temp is a temperature
probe that connects directly to the USB
port of your computer. No interface
is needed. This sensor comes with the
Logger Lite software.

 Or, Go! Motion

The Go! Motion is a motion detector
that connects directly to a computer’s
USB port.

 Or, WDSS

The Wireless Dynamics Sensor System
collects acceleration, force, and
altitude data. It requires a Bluetooth­equipped computer.