CPO Science DataCollector Technical Information

6Chapter 3: Warnings and PrecautionsPlease make note of the following warnings and precautions. Failure to followthese guidelines can result in damage

7DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEChapter 4: Getting StartedUse the following diagrams and information to familiarize yourself with the CPOScience D

8Powering the DataCollectorUse only the provided 9V DC, 500 mA CPO Science adapter with the DataCollec-tor. After connecting the adapter to the power

9DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEConnecting CPO Science PhotogatesConnect CPO Science Photogates to either or both of the digital ports (shown inFi

10Other PhotogatesTo use Fourier, Vernier, or Pasco photogates with the CPO Science DataCollector,use the adapter to be released late 2004 (CPO Scienc

11DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEChapter 5: Using the DataCollectorUsing the Zire HandheldA good way to familiarize yourself with the Zire interfa

12When you leave the DataCollector application by tapping on the Home icon (in thesilk-screened area), your data is automatically saved.Figure 7: Data

13DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDESetting Up a New ExperimentTo set up a new experiment, start the DataCollector app with Zire connected to thehard

14Interval ModeUse interval mode to record time intervals with digital sensors such as photogates.The New Experiment Setup dialog is shown in Interval

15DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEFigure 9: Time Intervals and Photogates (A+B mode shown)The DataCollector records data until the number of Sample

Copyright © 2004 CPO Science6/04DataCollector designed by: Dr. Thomas C. HsuThomas S. NarroDavid Zuckerin conjunction with: PRIDarren Garnier

16Standard ModeUse Standard mode to make frequency, period or count measurements with digitalsensors and/or make measurements with analog sensors. The

17DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEFigure 10: The New Experiment Setup dialog in Standard ModeChoosing A ModeUse Table 4 to help you decide between

18Navigating within the DataCollector ApplicationYou’ll see four “tabs” at the bottom of the DataCollector application screen (seeFigure 7) labelled S

19DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDESetup ScreenWhen the DataCollector application is started, a welcome message is presented(see Figure 7 on page 12

20Tapping the Old Experiment button brings up a dialog box, shown in Figure 12,that allows you to open, view and delete old experiments.To open an old

21DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEMeter ScreenThe Meter Screen displays current values for sensors included in the current exper-iment, and also di

22Table ScreenThe Table Screen shows data in the current experiment. See Figure 14. If theexperiment is in-progress, data in the table is updated as

23DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEGraph ScreenThe Graph Screen displays a graph of data from the current experiment (seeFigure 15), using settings

24Application MenusThe Options MenuThe Options menu is available in any of the four screens of the DataCollectorapplication. Tap the Menu icon in th

25DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEThe Preferences DialogFrom the Preferences dialog, you can set the name of the DataCollector that isused in downl

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Overvi

26Chapter 6: Downloading Data to a ComputerExperimental data from the CPO Science DataCollector can be transferred fromthe Zire handheld to a personal

27DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEHere is an example of a file name:Unit1_EXP0010_05-17-2004_11-29-50.csvEach part of the file name has a meaning a

28Chapter 7: Technical InformationThe CPO Science DataCollector has the following technical specifications:Analog Sensor PinoutAnalog sensors use righ

29DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEDigital Sensor PinoutDigital sensors use telephone (RJ11) plugs with the following connections:5 +5 V DC power su

30Accessory InformationThe DataCollector stand can simply be snapped back into place if it comes off.You can order a replacement stylus from the palmO

31DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEGlossaryAnalog sensor . . . . . . a sensor that measures a continuous quantity, such as volt-age, temperature, pH

Warranty InformationCPO Science warranties this instrument against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year. Repair and/or replac

1DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEChapter 1: IntroductionThe CPO Science DataCollector is a device used to view and record data fromvarious sensors,

2Figure 1 shows the components used to collect data. They are:• the DataCollector hardware• the Zire handheld computer• the CPO Science AC adapter• an

3DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDETransferring and Analyzing DataFigure 2 shows the components used to transfer and analyze data. They are:• the Zir

4Table 1 lists the software components involved in the transfer and analysis process.Table 1: Software ComponentsSoftware Purpose Runs on... SourceDat

5DATACOLLECTOR HANDHELD USER’S GUIDEChapter 2: Kit ContentsThere are three different configurations of the DataCollector available. These aresummarize