Vernier DataMate Guidebook - Manual (Page 17)

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LABPRO TUTORIAL #5: LABPRO AS A STAND ALONE DEVICE
The Quick Set-Up feature of LabPro lets you collect data without a calculator connected
to the interface. Only auto-ID sensors can be used with Quick Set-Up.
In this mode, LabPro samples at default rates pre-set in DataMate. Data will be taken
continuously and stored in the memory of LabPro. If you want to stop data collection earlier
than the pre-set time, press the
START/STOP button. In this experiment, you will be measuring
hand temperatures of two people. LabPro will collect 99 points of data at a rate of one point
every second for 99 seconds. Data collection time may be different for other sensors. Refer to
Appendix F for sensor sample intervals.
EQUIPMENT
LabPro interface with batteries
DataMate program
Vernier Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect LabPro from the calculator.
2.
Connect the Stainless Steel Temperature Probe (an auto-ID probe) to LabPro.
3.
Press [QUICK SETUP] on the LabPro. You will hear two beeps . LabPro deletes any data in
memory and checks the attached probes. When the yellow light flashes, it is ready to begin
collecting data.
4.
Press [START/STOP]. The green light flashes to show that LabPro is collecting data.
5.
Hold the tip of the probe between your fingers for thirty seconds, and then have
someone else hold it.
6.
When you finish collecting data, press [START/STOP] again, or wait until the 99
seconds have elapsed.
7.
Transfer the data to a calculator.
a. Connect the calculator to LabPro with the link cable.
b. On the calculator, start the DataMate program or application. You will
see the screen at the right.
c.
Press
ENTER
.You will see the Main screen showing any previously
setup sensors and data collection modes.
d.
Select TOOLS .