Vernier Catalog PDF
Vernier Catalog PDF
Vernier Catalog PDF
PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, MATH, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, WATER QUALITY, EARTH SCIENCE, PHYSIOLOGY
DATA-COLLECTION
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTERS + HANDHELDS
M E A S U R E . A N A LY Z E . L E A R N .
Last year we added our low-cost, USB-direct Go! product line. Our Go!Temp and
Dave Vernier teaching Go! Link products brought the price of data collection down so that schools with
a physics workshop limited budgets could afford to get involved. This year we are pleased to announce
another inexpensive USB-direct sensor: Go!Motion. As part of the development of
Go!Motion, we also have made some nice improvements to our Motion Detector.
We also have added more than 13 totally new products, including several new
physiology sensors (Blood Pressure, Spirometer, Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor,
and Hand Dynomometer), a Salinity Sensor, and a Charge Sensor. We are also
announcing some exciting new hardware products: our first Dynamics Track
System, and a Magnetic Stirrer.
“ Vernier is great! My
students love the fact
that they’re doing real
The best news about our 2005 Catalog is that there are no product price increases!
We are aware that many school budgets are tight, and we want to do our best to help.
science (their words) As always, we encourage you to download the Logger Pro Software demo or sample
hands-on. Textbooks activity labs from our web site, request our free “Getting Started with Vernier”
are fine, but I’d much video training CD, or give our products a try with a 30-day (or longer) preview.
rather teach science Feel free to contact either of us personally at any time. Over the years, we have
by letting the kids get talked to thousands of teachers, and we have developed products based on what
their hands dirty and we have heard. We look forward to hearing from you!
their minds cooking.
Science Teacher
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Van Nielson Dave and Christine Vernier
dvernier@vernier.com
Bountiful, UT cvernier@vernier.com
Get Ready to
only
$99
Unparalleled Versatility and Ease of Use
Go! Motion is the next-generation motion detector from Vernier Software & Technology.
Go! Motion connects directly to a computer’s USB port, eliminating the need for a
data-collection interface. Go! Motion comes bundled with free Logger Lite software, which
supports data collection on Macintosh or Windows computers.
■ Teach important concepts in physics and physical science such as position, velocity,
and acceleration.
■ Engage your students with hands-on activities.
■ Study the motion of a ball tossed in the air, or a cart on a ramp.
■ Head pivots to
match the needs of
your experiment
■ Sensitivity switch
lets you customize
settings to your
experiment
(objects can be as
close as 15 cm and
as far away as 6 m)
■ Attaches easily to
a track, letting you
perform experiments
with carts and ramps
Order Code Price
Go! Motion | GO-MOT | $99
Teacher Pack of 8 Go! Motions | GO-MOT-TP | $752
Go!Motion can also be used with LabPro, CBL 2, or TI graphing
calculators. Visit our web site for more information at
www.vernier.com/gomotion.
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Get Ready to
only
$59
A quick and affordable way to get
started with data-collection technology.
■ Single-channel interface connects any one of 41 Vernier sensors to
your Windows or Macintosh computer. (See p. 65 for a list of sensors.)
■ Dozens of experiments from our popular lab books may be conducted
using Go! Link.
Order Code Price
Go! Link | GO-LINK | $59
Teacher Pack of 8 Go! Links | GL-TP | $448
only
$39 Now you can collect temperature data for only $39. Go!Temp
plugs directly into your Windows or Macintosh computer
without the need for an additional interface.
This rugged, stainless-steel temperature probe will engage your
Go!Temp receives 5-Star review students in hands-on science as they explore temperature
from MultiMedia & Internet@Schools! investigations.
Read the full review at Order Code Price
http://elementary.vernier.com Go! Temp | GO-TEMP | $39
Teacher Pack of 8 Go! Temps | GT-TP | $296
Only Vernier offers you four different ways to collect data with the same device
Logger Pro
See pp. 8-13 for details Buy just one copy per school temperature graph
CALCULATORS DataMate
Start the DataMate
Inexpensive
program on the calculator
Highly portable
Very rugged
DataMate
See pp. 54-64 for details Included FREE with LabPro temperature graph
PALM POWERED TM
HANDHELDS
Touch-based
interface
Wide variety of
display capabilities
* Data Pro data-collection kits sold separately. See pp. 46-47 for details.
Q U I C K - S TA RT PA C K A G E
Data-Collection only
Technology? $279
Data-collection technology:
■ Improves student understanding
of science concepts.
www.vernier.com/demo *Cable for Palm OS handhelds sold separately. See pp. 46-47.
B.
C.
A.
The Vernier LabPro interface is the heart A. LabPro can be used with Windows
of our data-collection system, offering or Macintosh computers (serial or USB).
unparalleled power, flexibility, portability,
and ease of use at an affordable price. B. Connect sensors to LabPro, and
To collect data, simply connect LabPro LabPro to the computer. (Shown above
to your computer, plug in one of our with our Temperature Probe).
sensors, and start the Logger Pro
data-collection program. The program C. Logger Pro
automatically detects which sensors are Use our award-winning Logger Pro
connected. software (pp. 10-13) to collect data in Buy just one copy per school!
real time, analyze, graph, and print.
C. C. DataMate program
The DataMate program is stored within LabPro,
making it easy to use your students’ calculators.
B.
A. See pp. 54-64
for more information
Vernier LabPro
Unmatched Versatility!
The Vernier LabPro interface is the heart of our data-collection
system, offering unparalleled power, versatility, portability, and
ease of use at an affordable price. To collect data, simply connect
LabPro to your computer or handheld device, plug in one or more
of our sensors, and start the data-collection program. The program
automatically detects which sensors are connected.
Import video
clips and
synchronize
with sensor
data, or do
video analysis.
Connect an Ohaus balance
and collect data directly on
your computer.
collect data
Add model
Use powerful analysis tools or do a
■ Draw predictions on graphs prior to curve fit
collecting data.
■ Determine statistical information about data.
■ Perform a linear regression.
■ Fit a curve to data. Define
your own
■ Model data with an equation. fit equation
Logger Pro 3
(Includes site license for all computers in your school
System Requirements for Windows: or college department, including students’ personal
Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP computers. Free demo version available in the
System Requirements for Macintosh: Downloads section of our web site.)
Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS X (10.2 and newer), built-in USB port Order Code LP | $149
Additional Notes:
Logger Pro 3 cannot be used with the ULI or Serial Box Interface. Call Upgrade from earlier version of Logger Pro to Logger Pro 3
us for a solution for these legacy interfaces, or if you have an older
computer and would like to use a LabPro interface. Order Code ULP | $50
For extra Logger Pro CDs for your students to take home:
Logger Pro Student 5-Pack | Order Code LP-ST5 | $10
Built-In Tutorials. Your students can learn about Now manual fits are
Logger Pro using 12 self-guided tutorials. These adjustable right on the
include collecting data with common Vernier sensors graph—change
or using software tools with sample data files. parameters and
see how the line
changes. Great for
modeling!
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and education on par with profit.
it
All! Desi Saludes
Blake High School
Tampa, FL
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processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
My students love using
Vernier equipment. My
For TI Calculators
biology class is studying Biology with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code BWCALC | $45
plants and is so excited 406 pages with 31 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
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processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
about the labs.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Wendy Peterson
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
Biology Teacher You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
Velva High School students’ personal computers!
Velva, ND
More for
Biology
on the next page!
*AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance
Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.
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Biology
AP* Biology
Vernier data-collection technology can be used to do 7 of the 12 recommended AP* Biology labs.
The following labs from Biology with Computers and Biology with Calculators will help you meet the
AP Biology lab objectives.
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free on our web site:
collection methods. www.vernier.com/cmat/bwc.html)
■ AP Experiment 9: Transpiration
Transpiration – Experiment 10 using a Gas Pressure Sensor
Ward’s offers complete kits for all 12 AP Biology labs, seven of which can be purchased with
instructions for use with Vernier/Texas Instruments probeware technology. Each kit includes materials
for eight lab groups, as well as Ward’s newly redesigned teacher’s guides and student study guide
& copymasters, featuring diversified assessment, national science standards correlations, and more! For
more information, see www.wardsci.com. Interfaces and sensors must be purchased separately.
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come to be known for. TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your computer
(see page 59).
Cal Wurpts Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
Chemistry Teacher TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
Murray County Central HS students’ personal computers!
Slayton, MN
For Palm OS Handhelds
Data Pro Package One needed per LabPro (see page 46).
Science with Handhelds Lab Book | Order Code SWH | $45
Contains 36 chemistry experiments (9 printed, all 36 on CD).
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send handheld data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
HotSync cradle. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
students’ personal computers!
More for
Chemistry
on the next page!
Experiment 25: “Titrating a Diprotic Acid:
Identifying an Unknown” from Chemistry with
Computers
Spectro Pro
Use this software to read data collected from a ThermoSpectronic
or Flinn Spectrophotometer. Connect the SPECTRONIC 20D or D+,
GENESYS or Flinn Spectrophotometer directly to a PC or Macintosh
serial port using the appropriate cable. Analog spectrophotometers, Fall leaf spectroscopy
such as the SPECTRONIC 20, can be connected to the computer
through a computer interface—a Vernier LabPro, ULI, or Serial Box
Interface.
Spectro Pro features easy calibration and allows you to create
calculated spreadsheet columns, perform curve fits on data, and do
statistical analysis of data. Spectrophotometer Cables*
Spectro Pro | SP | $50 Flinn Spectrophotometer | SPC-FLI (PC) or SPC-FLM (MAC) | $25
Spec 20D or D+ | SPC-IBM (PC) or SPC-MAC (MAC) | $25
System Requirements for Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, or XP:
Spec 20 Genesys | GEN-PC (PC) or GEN-MAC (MAC) | $25
Pentium processor or equivalent, 16 MB RAM and available serial port.
Spec 20 or 20+ | SPC-DIN (for ULI, SBI) or SPC-BTA (for LabPro) | $25
System Requirements for Macintosh OS 7.6.1, 8.6, 9.2, or X:
* None of these spectrophotometers support USB data collection. If a serial
Power Macintosh, G3 or G4 processor, 16 MB of RAM, and available
port is not available, a Keyspan USB-to-Serial Adapter may be used.
serial port.
& Vernier
Since 1995, Vernier has partnered with Flinn Scientific, the leading
More Chemistry Products!
Radiation Monitor (alpha, beta, gamma) | RM-BTD | $209
Student Radiation Monitor (beta, gamma) | SRM-BTD | $155
Nuclear Radiation with Computers and Calculators | NRCC | $25
provider of chemistry education products, to provide outstanding Salinity Sensor NEW! | SAL-BTA | $88
support for AP Chemistry lab activities. Both companies carry Thermocouple | TCA-BTA | $37
a full line of Vernier probeware technology, and Flinn Scientific O2 Gas Sensor | O2-BTA | $186
carries 18 Advanced Placement Chemistry Kits (including all Instrumentation Amplifier | INA-BTA | $51
reagents and materials required to perform each lab, as well as Current Probe | DCP-BTA | $37
written directions). With Vernier and Flinn, you are guaranteed NO3-, Cl-, Ca2+, NH4+ Ion Selective Electrodes | $165 each
■ Superior support for the use of technology in your classroom. Electrode Amplifier | EA-BTA | $40
■ One source for all of your chemistry lab needs.
Did you know?
■ Labs that are easy to set up and easy to perform. You can use our Electrode Amplifier with third-party pH electrodes
with BNC connectors or purchase our pH Replacement Electrode
(order code 7120B, $32).
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Chemistry
Vernier sensors are easily
positioned directly over
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site license for all school and students’ personal computers!
Vernier has done Computer Lab Books | $45
more to advance See pp. 48-50 for more information about all of our computer lab books.
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teachers.
For Palm OS Handhelds
Theodore N. Barnhart II Data Pro Package One needed per LabPro (see page 46).
Retired Physics Teacher Science with Handhelds Lab Book | Order Code SWH | $45
Contains 234 experiments (42 printed, all 234 on CD).
Hanover, PA
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send handheld data to a computer using Logger Pro and a HotSync
cradle. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and students’ personal
computers!
Studying
radiation
Beer’s law
experiment
Buoyancy lab
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Logger Pro 3 software | Order Code LP | $149
You have been a Logger Pro is your data-collection program for computers. Buy just one copy for the
site license for all school and students’ personal computers!
tremendously reliable
Earth Science with Computers Lab Book | Order Code ESC-LP | $45
source of reasonably 292 pages with 33 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word processing
priced and innovative files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
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data collection.
For TI Calculators
Earth Science with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code ESCALC | $45
334 pages with 33 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word processing
Brett Criswell files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
Central Columbia HS
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your computer
Bloomsburg, PA (see page 59.)
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a TI-GRAPH
LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and students’ personal
computers!
Quick-Start Package
For computers…AND a tight budget!
This package includes the hardware and
software you need to get up and running!
Purchase one package per computer
GO-MOT | $99
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‘real-world’ math.
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Rob Wilson
K-12 Math Specialist
Real-World Math with CBL 2™ and LabPro Lab Book | Order Code RWCALC | $25
352 pages with 31 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word processing files
for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your computer
(see page 59).
Corpus Christi, TX
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and students’
personal computers!
Collect temperature
data on your
computer with our
award-winning
USB temperature
Experiment 32: “Bouyancy” from Middle School Science with Computers sensor!
TM
GO-TEMP | $39
Quick-Start Package
For computers…AND a tight budget!
This package includes the hardware and
Connect any one of
software you need to get up and running! 40 Vernier sensors
to your computer
Purchase one package per computer
and collect data,
Quick-Start Package
such as light, pH,
Go! Link Interface
and more!
Go! Temp Temperature Probe
TI Light Probe
GO-LINK | $59
Logger Lite Software
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For Palm OS Handhelds
it is solved.
Data Pro Package One needed per LabPro (see page 46).
Arn Chamberlain Science with Handhelds Lab Book | Order Code SWH | $45
40 physical science experiments included on CD.
Jefferson Public Schools
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
Jefferson, WI You can easily send handheld data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
HotSync cradle. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
students’ personal computers!
Quick-Start Package
For computers…AND a tight budget!
This package includes the hardware and
software you need to get up and running!
Purchase one package per computer
Quick-Start Package
Go! Link Interface
Go!Temp Temperature Probe
TI Light Probe
Logger Lite Software
These experiments are available free at www.vernier.com/labs ** These labs require two temperature probes
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processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
Vernier gives my
students and me For TI Calculators
the ability to see Physics with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code PWCALC | $45
and try science like 338 pages with 34 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
never before. Some TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
experiments that were computer (see page 59).
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You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
do are now simple. TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
students’ personal computers!
Nüsret Hisim
Physics Teacher
Walkersville High School For Palm OS Handhelds
Walkersville, MD Data Pro Package One needed per LabPro (see page 46).
Science with Handhelds Lab Book | Order Code SWH | $45
Contains 34 physics experiments (9 printed, all 34 on CD).
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send handheld data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
HotSync cradle. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
students’ personal computers!
Pendulum periods
More for
Physics
on the next page!
New Design!
Motion Detector
Our redesigned Motion Detector allows you to study the motion of objects such
as a person walking, a ball in free fall, or a cart on a ramp. It can measure objects
as close as 15 cm to the detector and as far away as 6 m. The short minimum
target distance allows objects to get closer to the detector, which reduces stray
reflections. A special Track mode switch tailors the sensitivity for dynamics carts
on tracks for lower noise and higher quality data. The Motion Detector attaches
easily to the Vernier Dynamics Track, and has a pivoting head and rubber feet
for ease of use when not attached to a dynamics track.
Order Code MD-BTD | $69
Physiology Sensors
Blood Pressure Sensor This non-invasive sensor uses a cuff and a differential pressure transducer to
Order Code BPS-BTA | $99 measure human blood pressure. For more details on this sensor, see page 66.
Hand Dynamometer Use this strain-gage isometric dynamometer to measure grip strength and
Order Code HD-BTA | $94 perform studies related to muscle fatigue. For more details, see page 71.
Spirometer Our new Spirometer is ideal for monitoring inspiratory and expiratory air flow and for
Order Code SPR-BTA | $199 making lung volume measurements. For replacement accessories and additional details
on this sensor, see page 78.
Suggested Activities:
■ muscle fatigue ■ blood pressure
Our current support for
physiology is optimized in ■ exercise and blood pressure ■ dive response
Logger Pro computer software.
Calculator and Palm OS support ■ grip strength and fatigue ■ reflex response
is available for all physiology
■ aerobic exercise physiology ■ lung volume and capacity
sensors except the Blood Pressure
Sensor. Call us for details. ■ respiratory cycle ■ pulmonary function
■ ECG and pulse
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Logger Pro 3 software | Order Code LP | $149
The Vernier sensors Logger Pro is your data-collection program for computers. Buy just one copy
have proven invaluable for the site license for all school and students’ personal computers!
in our science teacher Water Quality with Computers Lab Book | Order Code WQC-LP | $45
202 pages with 16 ready-to-use water tests. Includes a CD with word processing files
education program; for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
for instance, we have
successfully used them For TI Calculators
recently in the water Water Quality with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code WQCALC | $45
216 pages with 16 ready-to-use water tests. Includes a CD with word processing files
analysis fieldwork we for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
conducted at the New TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your computer
(see page 59).
York Botanical Garden.
Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
The technology is so You can easily send calculator data to a computer using Logger Pro and a TI-GRAPH
reliable and it enhances LINK cable. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and students’ personal
computers!
inquiry so much that
teachers can’t wait to For Palm OS Handhelds
implement it Data Pro Package One needed per LabPro (see page 46).
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themselves. Science with Handhelds Lab Book | Order Code SWH | $45
Contains 16 water quality tests. (5 printed, all 16 on CD).
Dr. Fernando Espinoza Logger Pro 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code LP | $149
You can easily send handheld data to a computer using Logger Pro and a
Science Education Program HotSync cradle. Buy just one copy for the site license for all school and
Bronx, NY students’ personal computers!
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Our subject area packages include BOTH LabPro
and sensors (see pp. 14-47).
seen for handhelds.
*AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product.
†The IB Diploma Program is an official program of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) which authorizes schools to offer it. The material available here has been developed independently of
the IBO and is not endorsed by it.
Each book has 34 experiments in mechanics, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism.
The complete table of contents is shown on page 37. Experiments are included for 11
Vernier physics sensors.
Many popular
science textbooks
have already been
correlated, with many
more to follow
Browse correlated textbooks
by subject area or publisher
name
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TI Graphing Calculators
Data Collection with TI Calculators
Data collection with a TI graphing calculator is easy, cost effective, powerful, and fun! Students can collect
data with many different sensors in a multitude of ways in the classroom and outside in the field. In a
classroom, for example, students can use a pH Sensor to perform acid-base titrations, a CO2 Gas Sensor to
study cell respiration, or a Motion Detector to study free fall and terminal velocity. Outside the classroom,
environmental science students can monitor water quality or physics students can study amusement park
rides. With over 50 different sensors, the data-collection possibilities are endless!
Biology with Calculators | BWCALC | $45 Physical Science with Calculators | PSCALC | $45
Chemistry with Calculators | CWCALC | $45 Physics with Calculators | PWCALC | $45
Earth Science with Calculators | ESCALC | $45 Real-World Math with the CBL 2 and LabPro | RWCALC | $25
Middle School Science with Calculators | MSCALC | $45 Water Quality with Calculators | WQCALC | $45
Nuclear Radiation with Computers and Calculators | NRCC | $25
Additional Workbooks
Activities for the Middle Grades with the CBL 2 and the TI-73 Modeling Motion: High School Math Activities with the CBR
by Debbie Crawford, Ray Leonard, and Cathy Roberts By Linda Antinone, Sam Gough and Jill Gough
This book from Texas Instruments contains 22 Contains fifteen activities using the CBR or
middle school science investigations that provide CBR 2 with the TI-82, TI-83, or TI-84 families
hands-on data collection with a variety of of calculators. Activities in algebra, pre-
sensors. Physical science, life science, Earth and calculus, and physics include linear, quadratic,
space science activities are included. Even though and exponential regression and projectile
Activities for Middle Grades Science with the CBL motion.
2 and the TI-73 was written for the CBL 2, you Order Code TI-HCBR | $14
can also use it with the Vernier LabPro interface.
Order Code TI-MGS | $20 Real-World Math with CBL 2™ and LabPro®
by John E. Gastineau, Chris Brueningsen, Bill
Math and Science in Motion: Activities for the Middle School
Bower, Linda Antinone and Elisa Kerner
by Chris Brueningsen, Elisa Kerner and Bill Bower This book contains 29 activities that explore
real-world applications of math concepts
Contains twelve activities for the TI-82, TI-83, using either the CBL 2 or LabPro. Concepts
or TI-84 families of calculators with the CBR or from algebra through calculus are covered.
CBR 2. Students explore graphs of distance vs. Activities cover a wide variety of topics,
time as they move toward and away from the including linear, quadratic, and periodic
motion detector. Students also study bouncing functions, statistics, systems of equations, and
objects, acceleration due to gravity, and many more. The printed text supports the TI-73, TI-83, and
pendulum motion. TI-84 families of calculators. The CD provided with the book
Order Code TI-MCBR | $14 contains the word processing files for TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, TI-92
Plus, and Voyage 200 calculators.
Order Code RWCALC | $25
■ Connecting TI Graphing
Calculators and Computers
Graphical Analysis™ 3
Graphical Analysis 3 is an inexpensive, easy-to-learn program for
To connect a TI graphing calculator to a computer, you will need producing, analyzing, and printing graphs. It has been one of our
a TI-GRAPH LINK cable and computer software. The software most popular products for years!
you choose will depend upon the application you have in mind. Use Graphical Analysis 3 to
Your software choices are:
■ Create and print graphs, data tables, text, FFTs, and
Vernier Graphical Analysis histograms.
Our Graphical Analysis 3 program is ideal for importing ■ Manually enter data.
data from a TI graphing calculator to a computer for analysis ■ Perform manual and automatic curve fits.
and printing. Note: Our Logger Pro 3 software also supports
■ Calculate statistics, tangents, integrals, and interpolations.
importing from TI graphing calculators.
■ Import data collected on a TI, Palm, or Visor handheld.
TI Connect
The Graphical Analysis 3 CD includes programs for both
The TI Connect software supports many functions when
Windows and Macintosh computers and a user’s manual.
connecting a graphing calculator to a computer. The most
common functions are capturing screen images and Graphical Analysis 3 for Windows and Macintosh (school site license)
downloading applications and programs. This program and the Order Code GA | $80
older TI-GRAPH LINK software can be found on the TI Resource
Upgrade from earlier version of GA to GA 3
CD, which is included with the packages shown below.
Order Code UGA | $40
TI Connect system requirements and operating system
compatibility can be found at education.ti.com. Student 5-Pack (5 additional CDs)
Order Code GA-ST5 | $10
Your choices for a TI-GRAPH LINK cable are:
TI USB GRAPH LINK Connectivity Kit | GLC-USB | $17
The TI USB Connectivity Kit includes a USB TI-GRAPH LINK
cable that works on Windows or Macintosh computers. Note: if
you are using a TI-82, TI-85, or TI-86 on a Windows computer, Tangent tool Manual and Automatic
you should purchase the TI-GRAPH LINK cable for Windows for finding slope curve fits
shown below.
TI-GRAPH LINK Cable for Windows | GLC-WIN | $18
This is a TI-GRAPH LINK cable for PC computers. The cable
connects to a serial port on the computer.
Click and slide
axes scales
Support Materials
Biology with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code BWCALC | $45
370 pages with 31 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59.)
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
To download data to your computer (see page 59). Measuring catalase activity
Support Materials
Chemistry with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code CWCALC | $45
326 pages with 31 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
Performing Beer’s law experiment To download data to your computer (see page 59).
Support Materials
Real-World Math with CBL 2 and LabPro Lab Book | Order Code RWCALC | $25
352 pages with 31 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80 Collecting sound waveforms
To download data to your computer (see page 59).
Support Materials
Middle School Science with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code MSCALC | $45
278 pages with 38 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
To download data to your computer (see page 59).
“What Causes the Seasons?” experiment
Support Materials
Physical Science with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code PSCALC | $45
308 pages with 40 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
Investigating polarizing filters To download data to your computer (see page 59).
Support Materials
Physics with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code PWCALC | $45
338 pages with 34 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
To download data to your computer (see page 59).
Support Materials
Water Quality with Calculators Lab Book | Order Code WQCALC | $45
216 pages with 16 ready-to-use experiments. Includes a CD with word
processing files for experiments, so you may easily edit labs to fit your style.
TI-GRAPH LINK cable (Recommended) To download data to your
computer (see page 59).
Graphical Analysis 3 software (Recommended) | Order Code GA | $80
To download data to your computer (see page 59).
We have three accelerometers for different uses. Our Barometer can be used for weather The Blood Pressure Sensor is a noninvasive
These small devices can be mounted on objects studies or for lab experiments involving sensor designed to measure human blood
to study motion. All are individually calibrated. pressures close to normal air pressure. pressure. It can be used to measure systolic
and diastolic blood pressure utilizing the
Low-g Accelerometer Range: 25.0 to 31.5 in. of Hg oscillometric technique. The sensor includes
This is the best choice for most experiments. 0.80 to 1.05 atm
a standard adult size adjustable cuff (34 cm to
Use it for studying the one-dimensional 81 to 106 kPa
608 to 798 mmHg 51 cm), pump bulb, and pressure transducer.
motion of a car (real and toy), elevator,
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.003 in. Hg A smaller cuff is available for younger
pendulum bob, or amusement park ride. 10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.01 in. Hg
students (27 cm to 39 cm). (Order code
Range: -50 to +50 m/s2 Order Code BAR-BTA | $58
SCUFF, $15.)
Typical accuracy: ±0.1 m/s2
Pressure Range: 20 mmHg to 250 mmHg
Order Code LGA-BTA | $98 Typical accuracy: ±3 mmHg
The Charge Sensor is used as an electronic The CO2 Gas Sensor measures gaseous This 4-wavelength Colorimeter is great for
electroscope. Unlike a traditional carbon dioxide levels in the range of 0 to Beer’s law experiments, determining the
electroscope, the Charge Sensor can make 5000 ppm. This sensor is great for measuring concentration of unknown solutions, or
quantitative measurements. Numerical changes in CO2 levels during plant studying changes in concentration vs. time.
measurements improve many electrostatics photosynthesis and respiration. You can Our Colorimeter features one-button
experiments, such as charging by induction, easily monitor changes in CO2 levels automatic calibration. Fifteen 3.5 mL cuvettes
charging by friction, and charging by contact. occurring in respiration of organisms as small are included. A package of 100 replacement
The sensor can also be used to measure as crickets or beans! The CO2 Gas Sensor is cuvettes (with 20 lids) is available (order code
charge polarity. easily calibrated using a calibration button. A CUV, $10).
An extremely high impedance voltage sensor chamber (shown below) is included for
running controlled experiments with small Wavelengths: 430 nm
with a 0.01μf input capacitor makes these 470 nm
measurements possible. The sensor has three plants and animals. 565 nm
operating ranges and a zeroing switch to 635 nm
Typical Resolution: 20 ppm 12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.04 %T
discharge the input capacitor. Range: 0-5000 ppm 10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.16 %T
This probe is great for environmental testing Use the Current Probe to measure currents in Use the Differential Voltage Probe to measure
for total dissolved solids (TDS), conductivity, low-voltage AC and DC circuits. With a range voltages in low-voltage AC and DC circuits.
or salinity in water samples. Biology students of ±0.6 A, this probe is ideal for use in most With a range of ±6.0 V, this system is ideal for
can use this probe to demonstrate diffusion of battery and bulb circuits. Use it with a voltage use in most battery and bulb circuits. Use it
ions through membranes or to monitor changes probe to explore Ohm’s law, phase relationships with the Current Probe to explore Ohm’s law,
in ion levels in aquatic systems. Chemistry in reactive components, and much more. Use phase relationships in reactive components,
students can use it to investigate the difference multiple sensors to explore series and parallel and much more. This differs from the Voltage
between ionic and molecular compounds, circuits. It can also be used in electrochemistry Probe that comes with your interface in that
strong and weak acids, or ionic compounds experiments. neither clip is connected to ground. Use
that yield different ratios of ions. The multiple sensors to explore series and parallel
Conductivity Probe can monitor concentration Range: -0.6 to +0.6 A circuits.
Sense Resistor: 0.1 Ω
or conductivity at three different sensitivity
settings. Range: -6.0 to +6.0 V
Order Code DCP-BTA | $37 Input Impedance: 10 M
Automatic Temperature Compensation: 5°C – 35°C
Order Code DVP-BTA | $35
Low Range:
Range: 0-200 µS (0-100 mg/L TDS)
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.1 µS/cm
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.4 µS/cm
Medium Range:
Range: 0-2000 µS (0-1000 mg/L TDS)
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 1 µS/cm
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 4 µS/cm
High Range:
Range: 0-20000 µS (0-10000 mg/L TDS)
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 10 µS/cm
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 40 µS/cm
Students studying Ohm’s law using
Order Code CON-BTA | $89 the Current Probe, Differential
Voltage Probe, and the Vernier
Circuit Board
Use the Dissolved Oxygen Probe to The Drop Counter accurately records the Our force sensor can be easily mounted on
determine the concentration of oxygen in number of drops of titrant added during a a ring stand or dynamics cart, or used as a
aqueous solutions. It has built-in temperature titration. Logger Pro 3 software can replacement for a hand-held spring scale. Use
compensation and a fast response time. This automatically convert the number of drops it to study friction, simple harmonic motion,
probe is great for biology, chemistry, ecology, into volume. It will also record pH and impact in collisions, or centripetal force. It has
or integrated science courses. Included with temperature values and calculate the first and two ranges: –10 to +10 N and –50 to +50 N.
the probe is a zero-oxygen solution, two second derivatives of the pH for easy Order Code DFS-BTA | $109
caps pre-fitted with membranes, a 100% equivalence-point determination. The Drop
calibration bottle, and electrode-filling Counter can be used for conductimetric
solution. Replacement membrane caps are or potentiometric titrations using our Dual-Range Force Sensor
available (order code MEM, $11). Conductivity Probe, Ion-Selective Electrodes, Accessories
or any electrode with a 0 to 5 volt output. You Mass For Dynamics Cart
Automatic Temperature Compensation: 5°C – 35°C could even use it instead of a utility clamp This 500 g steel block is a great accessory for
Range: 0 to 14 mg/L
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.007 mg/L anytime you need to hold an electrode in Newton’s second law labs. It attaches to a
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.028 mg/L place. dynamics cart and leaves room for both a Dual-
Single Piece Membrane Cap
The Vernier Drop Counter can be used Range Force Sensor and an Accelerometer.
with your own buret or with the included Order Code MASS | $10
Order Code DO-BTA | $191 dispensing vessel. This vessel was designed Dynamics Track Adapter
to keep the drop size consistent and to make This adapter is specifically designed to
drop rate regulation simple and easy. The attach to a Vernier or Pasco Dynamics
Drop Counter includes a cable, a Microstirrer Track. Multiple mounting options allow for
(shown below), and a dispensing vessel. sensor-to-sensor or sensor-to-cart collision
Order Code VDC-BTD | $88
measurements. Includes two magnetic
bumper attachments.
Order Code DTA-DFS | $46
Newton’s
Measuring dissolved oxygen in a pond third law
using two
Dual Range
Force Sensors
The EKG Sensor measures electrical signals The Electrode Amplifier is an ORP/mV/pH The Flow Rate Sensor allows you to easily
produced by the heart. It uses three amplifier that accepts an electrode with a measure stream velocity for environmental or
disposable electrodes. An EKG graph is standard BNC connector. It amplifies a Earth science studies. Using this durable
displayed, demonstrating to students the –450 mV to +1100 mV signal to the 0 to 5 V sensor, your students can measure the flow of
contraction and repolarization of the heart’s range of the LabPro. It can be used with any a stream at different points in m/s or ft/s.
chambers. A package of 100 disposable of the following: Using flow rate data, your students will be
electrodes is included with the sensor. ■ Vernier Replacement pH Electrode (order able to calculate discharge value for the
Additional packages of 100 electrodes are code 7120B). stream, or determine the sediment transport
available (order code ELEC, $10). ■ Most third-party pH electrodes (with BNC
of the stream. The impeller rod separates into
connectors). four sections for easy transport and convenient
Order Code EKG-BTA | $142
storage. The Flow Rate Sensor comes equipped
■ Other high output impedance electrodes.
with a 5 m cable, so your data-collection
■ Most third-party ORP electrodes (with
equipment can stay on shore while you measure
BNC connectors).
flow rate in the stream. Three riser rods are
Order Code EA-BTA | $40 included with each sensor, which enable the
impeller to be placed at fixed depths.
The Force Plate is a large force sensor—tough The Gas Pressure Sensor has enough Our new strain-gage based isometric
enough to jump on. About the size and shape resolution and range to work for all subject dynamometer can be used to measure grip
of a bathroom scale, the Force Plate has two areas. Chemistry teachers will find that it has strength and to perform muscle fatigue
ranges, one reading up to 3500 N, and the enough range for Boyle’s law experiments studies. The Hand Dynamometer can be
other to 800 N. Two handles are included for (0 to 2.1 atm), yet provides sufficient used alone or in combination with EMG
pushing or pulling. Additional pairs of handles resolution for vapor-pressure or pressure- recordings for detailed studies of muscular
are available (order code FP-HAN, $15). temperature experiments (0.40 mm Hg with activity. Measurements can be made in
Use the Force Plate to study the dynamics of LabPro). For biology teachers, the package Newtons or kilograms force.
jumping and walking, or measure how the includes airtight tubing clamps for
normal force on your feet changes during an transpiration experiments, as well as fittings
for respiration experiments in small Force Range: 0-600 N
elevator ride. Try pushing a car across the Typical Accuracy: ±0.06 N
parking lot with the Force Plate, or use two to containers.
study Newton’s third law. These gas-pressure accessories are included Order Code HD-BTA | $94
with each Gas Pressure Sensor:
Range: -800 to 3500 N and -200 to 800 N ■ 20 mL syringe
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 1.2 N or 0.3 N
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 4.8 N or 1.2 N ■ plastic tubing with 2 Luer-lock connectors
■ 2-hole rubber stopper with two Luer-lock
Order Code FP-BTA | $199 adapters
■ 2-way valve
■ 1-hole rubber stopper with one adapter
■ 2 airtight tubing clamps
Our new Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor is The Instrumentation Amplifier monitors Our Ion-Selective Electrodes are great for
ideal for determining a person’s heart rate voltages from 20 mV to 1 V (DC or AC). It has monitoring four environmentally important
while mobile or stationary. With this sen- several switch settings to allow you to select ions: Nitrate (NO3-), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium
sor, heart rate can be monitored during, as the best gain. It is typically used to amplify the (Ca2+), and Ammonium (NH4+).
well as after exercise. The sensor consists of chart recorder or analog output of any ■ Electrodes are combination-style, non-
wireless hand grips and a receiver module instrument (such as a Gas Chromatograph). refillable, and gel-filled.
that plugs into any of our data-collection ■ Vernier ISE membranes, like all other PVC
devices. The hand grips sense the electrical ISE membranes, have a limited life
signals generated by the heart, much like expectancy, however, the replaceable module
an ECG. For each pulse detected, a signal is of Vernier ISEs allows you to simply discard
transmitted to the receiver module, and the the used membrane module, and replace it
individual’s pulse rate is calculated. with a new one. For information about
Order Code HGH-BTA | $114 Replacement Modules, see page 83. We
recommend that you do not purchase
replacement modules far in advance of their
expected time of use, as their shelf life is
limited.
■ Included with each ISE are two calibration
Gas Chromatograph data collected using standards and a short-term soaking bottle. To
an Instrumentation Amplifier purchase additional standards, see page 83
for more information.
Range Settings: 0-20 mV, 0-200 mV, 0-1 V,
±20 mV, ±200 mV, ±1 V Electrodes
Nitrate | Order Code NO3-BTA | $165
Recovery rate determined by monitoring Order Code INA-BTA | $51 Chloride | Order Code CL-BTA | $165
heart rate Calcium | Order Code CA-BTA | $165
Ammonium | Order Code NH4-BTA | $165
Our Light Sensor approximates the human This sensor, which uses a Hall effect Our Microphone can be used to display and
eye in spectral response and can be used over transducer, is sensitive enough to measure the study the waveforms of sounds from voices
three different illumination ranges, which Earth’s magnetic field. It can also be used to and musical instruments. It is also great for
you select with a switch. Use it for inverse study the field around permanent magnets, speed of sound experiments.
square law experiments, studying polarizers, coils, and electrical devices.
reflectivity, or solar energy. Order Code MCA-BTA | $35
Low Sensitivity:
Low Range: 0 to 600 lux Range: -6.4 to +6.4 millitesla (mT)
Medium Range: 0 to 6000 lux
High Range: 0 to 150,000 lux High Sensitivity:
Range: -0.32 to +0.32 mT
New
Design!
The Motion Detector uses ultrasound to The O2 Gas Sensor measures oxygen The ORP (oxidation-reduction potential)
measure distance. Ultrasonic pulses are emitted concentration in air. It requires no special Sensor measures the ability of a solution to act
by the Motion Detector, reflected from a target, preparation or calibration—just plug it into as an oxidizing agent or reducing agent. ORP
and then detected by the device. The time it your interface and it is ready to take readings. electrodes are often used to measure the
takes for the reflected pulses to return is used Many experiments performed using the oxidizing ability of chlorine in swimming
to calculate position, velocity, and acceleration. CO2 Gas Sensor can be performed or pools or to determine when the equivalence
This allows you to study the motion of objects complemented using the O2 Gas Sensor. Due point has been reached in an oxidation-
such as a person walking, a ball in free fall, or a to its wide measurement range, the O2 Gas reduction reaction. The electrode has two
cart on a ramp. Sensor can also be used to monitor oxygen components: a measuring half cell comprised
concentration during human respiration. of platinum metal immersed in the solution in
Our redesigned Motion Detector can measure which the redox reaction is taking place, and a
objects as close as 15 cm to the detector and Included with the O2 Gas Sensor is a 250 mL reference half cell (sealed gel-filled Ag/AgCl)
as far away as 6 m. The short minimum target bottle to be used as a respiration chamber for to which the platinum half cell is referenced.
distance allows objects to get closer to the studying plants and insects, or rusting of iron.
detector, which reduces stray reflections. A The Vernier ORP can measure redox potential
special Track mode switch tailors the sensitivity Range: 0 to 27% (0 to 270 ppt) in the range of –450 to +1100 mV. Readings
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.01% toward the positive region of this range indicate
for dynamics carts on tracks for lower noise 10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.04% a strong oxidizing agent, while readings toward
and higher quality data. The Motion Detector
the negative region indicate a strong reducing
attaches easily to the Vernier Dynamics Track, Order Code O2-BTA | $186 agent.
and has a pivoting head and rubber feet for
ease of use when not attached to a dynamics Range: -450 to 1100 mv
track. The cable is removable, so you can use the 12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go! Link): 0.5 mv
Motion Detector with other interfaces with a 10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 2 mv
separate $5 cable (see page 81).
Order Code ORP-BTA | $79
Range: 0.15 to 6.0 meters
Resolution: 1 mm
The pH Sensor is a Ag-AgCl combination The Vernier Photogate can be used to study free
electrode with a range of 0 to 14 pH units. fall, rolling objects, collisions, and pendulums.
This high-quality, individually calibrated The photogate has a built-in laser detector, so you
electrode has many uses in chemistry, can use a laser to create a photogate you could
biology, and middle school classes, as well as drive a truck through.
water quality monitoring. You can also connect up to four gates in a chain.
Included is a convenient soaking bottle with The Vernier Photogate comes with an accessory
storage solution. pH Buffer Capsules (order rod for attachment to a ring stand or for adding
code PHB, $10) and pH Storage Solution the Super Pulley Attachment.
(order code PH-SS, $12) are also available. Laser Pointer
Order Code VPG-BTD | $43
This Class IIIa
Range: 0 to 14 pH units (<5 mW) laser
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.005 pH units pointer can be
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.02 pH units
used with the
Vernier Photogate to produce a gate that
Order Code PH-BTA | $74
Photogate Accessories is wider than the normal 7.5 cm spacing,
Super Pulley Attachment making it possible to measure the speed of an
automobile or of a person running. The laser
The Vernier Photogate case is made of aircraft aluminum, and it uses
can be converted to two AAA batteries (included). The wavelength
function like a Smart of the light is 650 nm.
Pulley™ by adding a
Order Code LASER | $19
Super Pulley Attachment.
Laser Pointer Stand
Order Code SPA | $23
This light-weight tripod is a
perfect support for the laser
Picket Fence described above, which
has a 7/16-inch (1.1 cm)
outside diameter. The
stand features fold-out
legs and a clip attached to the adjustable ball. A
Our Picket Fence has 8 opaque bars silk- socket head assembly securely holds the laser
Acid-base titration using a pH Sensor screened at intervals of 5 cm directly onto in place. This assembly allows you to accurately
clear plastic. These devices are especially good point the laser at the photogate. A VELCRO®
for dropping through a photogate to study strap, integrated into one of the tripod legs,
free fall. allows you to attach the laser to objects such as
Order Code PF | $5 ring stands and railings.
Order Code STAND | $14
Bar Tape
Our Bar Tape is a flexible strip 3 m long and
1.6 cm wide with opaque bars spaced every
1.525 cm. This strip can be attached to a
dynamics cart and pulled through a
photogate, taking the place of a “ticker tape”
in many mechanics experiments.
Order Code TAPE | $4
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Sensors
Relative Humidity
Radiation Monitors Sensor
Radiation Monitor Student Radiation Monitor The Relative Humidity Sensor contains an
(alpha, beta, gamma) (beta, gamma) integrated circuit that can be used to monitor
The Radiation Monitor consists of a Geiger- Use this low-cost radiation monitor for beta relative humidity over the range of 0 to 95%
Mueller tube and rate meter mounted in a and gamma radiation. It consists of a Geiger- (±5%). Use this sensor for weather studies,
small, rugged, plastic case. The unit is battery Mueller tube mounted in a small, rugged case. monitoring greenhouses, or for determining
operated and can be used without a computer It can be used to measure the total number of days when static electrical discharges could be
for measurement of alpha, beta, and gamma a problem.
counts per specified timing interval. Your
radiation. It can be used to explore radiation students can investigate topics such as
Range: 0 to 95%
statistics, measure the rate of nuclear decay, shielding, inverse square law, and half-life. Typical Accuracy: ±5%
and monitor radon progenies. Order Code SRM-BTD | $155
Order Code RM-BTD | $209 Order Code RH-BTA | $67
Radioactive decay
Histogram of gamma decay
Our Respiration Monitor Belt is used with Our Rotary Motion Sensor lets you monitor Our new Salinity Sensor easily and
our Gas Pressure Sensor to measure human angular motion accurately and easily, and is accurately measures the total-dissolved salt
respiration. Simply strap the belt around your direction sensitive. You can use our Logger Pro content in water. Salinity is an important
waist, then pump air into the belt with the software to graph angular displacement, measurement in seawater or in estuaries
hand bulb. You can then monitor the pressure angular velocity, and angular acceleration. where freshwater from rivers and streams
associated with the expansion and contraction Typical experiments include measuring mixes with salty ocean water. The salinity
of your chest during breathing. moments of inertia, torque, transmission of level in seawater is fairly constant, at about
light through polarizing materials as a 35 ppt (35,000 mg/L), while brackish
Order Code RMB (Requires GPS-BTA) | $58
function of angle, pendula, and Atwood’s estuaries may have salinity levels between
machine experiments. Even though we call it 1 and 10 ppt.
a Rotary Motion Sensor, it can also be used to
The Vernier Salinity Sensor has a range
measure linear position to a fraction of a
of 0 to 50 ppt. This means it can be used
millimeter by simply rolling the pulley of the
to measure water with a wide variety of
sensor along a table.
salinities, from freshwater to ocean water,
Standard Resolution: 1.0° and even hyper-saline environments.
(angular velocity up to 13 rev/sec)
Range: 0 to 50,000 ppm
High Resolution: 0.25° 12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 20ppm
(angular velocity up to 3.25 rev/sec)
The Sound Level Meter is used to measure Our new Spirometer can be used to perform
sound level in decibels (dB). An output port a variety of tests related to air flow and lung
on the meter makes it possible to record volume. The sensor includes a removable flow
sound level data. A switch on the meter is head (22 mm ID/30 mm OD) for easy cleaning
used to select dBA or dBC weighting. The and sterilization, and a differential pressure
Sound Level Meter also has an LCD panel, transducer. The Spirometer is designed to
which allows you to use it as a stand-alone make human respiratory measurements at rest
device. A dB range switch and a response and during moderate activity. The Spirometer
switch provide flexibility in the stand-alone package includes 1 sensor handle, 1 flow
mode. head, 5 disposable mouthpieces, 1 disposable
bacterial filter, and 1 nose clip.
Range: 30 to 130 dB
Accuracy: 1.6% at 94 dB
Frequency Response: 31.5 to 8,000 Hz Flow Range: ± 300 L/min
Dead Space: 93 mL
Measuring lung volume
Order Code SLM-BTA | $209
Order Code SPR-BTA | $199
This rugged and durable temperature probe Featuring an exposed thermistor that results in This sensor uses type-K thermocouple wire
has a sealed stainless steel shaft and tip that an extremely rapid response time, the Surface to measure temperatures over the range of
can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, Temperature Sensor is ideal for situations in -200 to 1400˚C. It can be used to measure
acids, and bases. which low thermal mass or flexibility are flame temperatures as high as 1400˚C, or
required, or for a skin temperature liquid nitrogen temperatures at -196˚C. The
Note: This temperature probe cannot be used
measurement. For use in air only. Thermocouple has an internal ice-point
with a ULI, Serial Box Interface, or MPLI. If
compensation chip, so that you do not need
you need a temperature probe for use with Range: -25 to 125°C to place a reference wire in an ice-water
one of these interfaces, order a Direct- 12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.08°C (-25 to 0°C)
0.03°C (0 to 40°C) bath. Simply use one measuring lead to take
Connect Temperature Probe (order code
0.1°C (40 to 100°C) temperature readings. Each Thermocouple is
DCT-DIN, $28). 0.25°C (100 to 125°C) individually calibrated.
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.3°C (-25 to 0°C)
Range: -40 to 130°C 0.12°C (0 to 40°C) Range: -200 to 1400°C
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.17°C (-40 to 0°C) 0.4°C (40 to 100°C) Typical Accuracy: 0 to 900°C: ±2°C
0.03°C (0 to 40°C) 1.0°C (100 to 125°C) -200 to 0°C: ±5°C
0.1°C (40 to 100°C) 900 to 1400°C: ±15°C
0.25°C (100 to 135°C)
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.68°C (-40 to 0°C) Order Code STS-BTA | $21
0.12°C (0 to 40°C) Order Code TCA-BTA | $37
0.4°C (40 to 100°C)
1.0°C (100 to 135°C)
We have two different sensors for measuring This Voltage Probe is included with each
the intensity of ultraviolet radiation. One Vernier LabPro and TI CBL 2. In physics
responds primarily to UVA radiation (320 to classes, it can be used to measure the potential
Use our Turbidity Sensor to measure the 390 nm), and another responds primarily to in direct-current or alternating-current
turbidity of freshwater or seawater samples. UVB radiation (290 to 320 nm). UVB radiation circuits. In chemistry, physical science, or
Its small, sleek design and simple setup make is commonly associated with sunburns, middle school science classes, the Voltage
it easy to use at the collection site or when cataracts, and skin cancer. UVA radiation, Probe can be used to measure voltages
you return to the classroom. The Turbidity while responsible for suntans, is also a cause of developed in a variety of electrochemical
Sensor measures turbidity in NTU (the premature aging of the skin and some types of (voltaic) cells.
standard unit used by most water collection skin cancer. Which sensor you use will depend
agencies and organizations). Calibration can upon the particular experiment you want to VP-BTA
be done in about one minute using a high- perform. For example, you can perform the
Range: -10 to +10 V
12-bit Resolution (LabPro): 0.005 V (5 mV)
quality Hach StablCal™ 100 NTU standard following kinds of experiments: 10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 0.020 V (20 mV)
(included). Also included is a high-grade glass
cuvette for the water sample to be measured. ■ Compare ultraviolet transmission of
Order Code VP-BTA | $9
Chemistry and biology teachers can also use various plastics and glasses.
this sensor to monitor precipitate formation ■ Compare ultraviolet intensity on cloudy
or algae and yeast populations. and sunny days.
■ Study the absorption of ultraviolet by
Range: 0 to 200 NTU sunscreen lotions and clothing.
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.25 NTU
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 1.0 NTU UVA Sensor
Wavelength sensitivity region approximately 320 to 390 nm
UV peak sensitivity: one volt per 3940 mW/m2 at 340 nm
Order Code TRB-BTA | $99
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 5 mW/m2
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 20 mW/m2
UVB Sensor
Wavelength sensitivity region approximately 290
to 320 nm
UV peak sensitivity: one volt per 204 mW/m2
at 315 nm
12-bit Resolution (LabPro, Go!Link): 0.3 mW/m2
10-bit Resolution (CBL, CBL 2): 1 mW/m2
Small Blood Pressure Cuff | Order Code SCUFF | $15 10-user L-VP10 / $738 L-CAP10 / $495 L-VPCAP10 / $990
Younger students may require a smaller cuff (27 cm to 39 cm) for the 30-user L-VP30 / $1,530 L-CAP30 / $900 L-VPCAP30 / $1,800
Blood Pressure Sensor.
JASON Expedition:
Disappearing Wetlands
Enhanced for easy and effective classroom application!
Wetlands are unique ecosystems found throughout the world that provide habitat for
an incredible diversity of plants and animals. They are nurseries for countless species
of fish and shellfish that we depend on for food, protect vulnerable coastlines from
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