F1: Vernier Logger Pro 2.1
A. INTRODUCTION
Logger Pro software is designed to work with Vernier's LabPro
interface. Logger Pro mated with LabPro constitute essentially
the same thing as PASCO's ScienceWorkshop along with its interface,
but for a whole lot less money. In addition, LabPro can be programed
using a graphing calculator. In effect, it becomes a free standing
CBL System. So, the Logger Pro - LabPro combination gives the
teacher two distinct systems for the price of one.
In this exercise you will familiarize yourself with the Logger
Pro software. In the next exercise (G2) you will use this software
in combination with the LabPro interface to conduct one experiment.
B. PROCEDURE
- Obtain the Logger Pro 2.1 software CD, "User's Manual"
and "Tutorials" books, and one Lab Pro interfaced with
appropriate connectors from your course instructor.
- Install the Logger Pro 2.1 software on the computer (Mac
or PC) of your choice that satisfies the program requirements.
- Using the "Tutorials" manual, work your way through
one of the first two tutorials, either temperature measurement
or motion detection. You may choose to do both. The tutorials
assume that Logger Pro has been installed and a LabPro interface
is properly connected to the computer. Installation instructions
are located in the Teacher's Guide" portion of the user's
manual.
- After you have completed either of the first two tutorials,
you'll want to work your way through the advanced tutorials in
order to learn how to do specific tasks given below. The advanced
tutorials may be done in any order.
- analyzing data and changing what is graphed
- fitting curves to data
- saving files and printing or transferring data
- creating new columns for data
- temperature measurement using auto-ID
- Motion Detector use with auto-ID
- remote data collection
C. EVALUATION
This project will be evaluated on the basis of a demonstration
interview. You will need to demonstrate each of the seven bulleted
procedures listed under item 4 above.
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