Vernier Software & Technology LQ2-LE User Manual
LabQuest App
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Data-Collection Settings
The Sensors menu gives access to detailed setup
controls. Use this menu to set up the internal sensors,
non-auto-ID sensors, and the Wireless Dynamics Sensor
System (WDSS). You can also use this menu to change
the data collection parameters and specific sensor
settings.
controls. Use this menu to set up the internal sensors,
non-auto-ID sensors, and the Wireless Dynamics Sensor
System (WDSS). You can also use this menu to change
the data collection parameters and specific sensor
settings.
Sensor Setup
– Choosing Sensor Setup from the
Sensors menu displays a dialog box showing
which sensors are currently connected. If you
are using a sensor that does not auto-ID, you
will need to manually set up the sensor. To do
this, tap on the field displaying “No Sensor” for
the channel to which your sensor is connected.
In response, LabQuest displays a list of possible
sensors. Tap to select the appropriate sensor.
Then tap OK.
You can also activate (or deactivate) the internal sensors from the Sensor Setup. Check
the box next to the desired sensor to make that sensor available for data collection.
which sensors are currently connected. If you
are using a sensor that does not auto-ID, you
will need to manually set up the sensor. To do
this, tap on the field displaying “No Sensor” for
the channel to which your sensor is connected.
In response, LabQuest displays a list of possible
sensors. Tap to select the appropriate sensor.
Then tap OK.
You can also activate (or deactivate) the internal sensors from the Sensor Setup. Check
the box next to the desired sensor to make that sensor available for data collection.
Data Collection
– Choosing Data Collection
from the Sensors menu displays allows you to
set the data-collection mode and associated
parameters. The parameters listed will depend
on the mode selected.
set the data-collection mode and associated
parameters. The parameters listed will depend
on the mode selected.
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Mode: Time-Based
– Time-based data
collection is the default data-collection
mode for most sensors. In this mode,
sensor readings are recorded at regular
time intervals.
mode for most sensors. In this mode,
sensor readings are recorded at regular
time intervals.
Adjustable parameters for this mode
include the rate (or interval) and the
duration of data collection. The total
number of samples to be collected based
on these parameters will be displayed.
include the rate (or interval) and the
duration of data collection. The total
number of samples to be collected based
on these parameters will be displayed.
Under some circumstances, the Rate and
Duration fields may be highlighted in
yellow or red. The yellow warning
indicates that the rate has been set to
value slower or faster than what is
recommended for the connected sensor,
or that the number of samples could lead
Duration fields may be highlighted in
yellow or red. The yellow warning
indicates that the rate has been set to
value slower or faster than what is
recommended for the connected sensor,
or that the number of samples could lead