CPO Science DataCollector Betriebsanweisung

6Icon OverviewThe following section summarizes the icons that are commonly used in the DataC-ollector. At the bottom of the Home Window there is a

7DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEWhile conducting an experiment, a status bar is shown at the top ofthe screen. The status bar contains buttons to easily ac

8Indicates a continuous experiment. Data collection continues until user manually stops experiment. See “Rate” on page 16.Indicates the data set is

9DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 5: Data Collection ModeData Collection Mode is used to collect, record and analyze data. After selecting“Data Coll

10Alternatively, you may choose to open an old experiment. This is done by tappingFiles at the bottom of the Go! Window.Data Collection: Meter WindowO

11DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDETo resume the experiment, push the Go button on the enclosure.When the experiment is resumed, the last readings will disap

12Data Collection: Graph WindowThe Graph Window (Figure 8) graphs data from the current experiment using set-tings from the Table Window. If the exper

13DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEFigure 9: Data Collection: Graph Window - Full ScreenData Collection: Setup WindowIn the Setup Window (Figure 10), you wil

14After selecting “Modify”, you will see the following window.Figure 11: Data Collection: Modify Setup WindowFrom here, you can change the file name,

15DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEFigure 12: Data Collection: Rename Experiment WindowModeThere are two different types of experiments you can run: Interval

Copyright © 2009 CPO Science9/09DataCollector designed by: Thomas S. Narroin conjunction with: PRIDarren Garnier

16Rate The Rate setting controls how often the DataCollector takes measurements inStandard Mode. The DataCollector has rates from 1 - 2,000 Hz. The

17DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 6: CPO Timer ModeOverview of Functions and FeaturesCPO Timer Mode works like the CPO Timer for photogate and Sound

18The Reset button, at the bottom of the window, is used to clear all readings, andresets the current value to zero. The Memory button is a feature av

19DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEFigure 14: Time Intervals and PhotogatesFrequency FunctionIn CPO Timer Mode, the DataCollector can measure the frequency o

20• the frequency of a vibrating string• the RPM of the CPO Science Electric Motor or Ripcord GeneratorPeriod FunctionThe Period Function measures the

21DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 7: Meter ModeIn Meter Mode, current values for sensors are displayed, as well as the experimentclock. No data is

22Chapter 8: Stopwatch ModeIn Stopwatch Mode, the DataCollector functions solely as a stopwatch. The Stop-watch icon in the status bar indicates you a

23DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 9: Interval vs. Standard ModeInterval Mode experiments use photogates, or other digital sensors, to record timeint

24IMPORTANT: The DataCollector will record a maximum of three sensors. If you choose to record two digital signals (Pho-togate A and B) in Standard M

25DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 10: Connecting to a Com-puterThe DataCollector is designed so that you can easily connect the unit to a com-puter

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Kit Co

26computer using the included USB cable. Your computer should automatically rec-ognize the device. Next, simply drag and drop the software file from

27DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 11: Warnings and PrecautionsPlease make note of the following warnings and precautions. Failure to followthese gui

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

Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Warnings and Precaution

1DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 1: IntroductionThe CPO Science DataCollector is a device used to easily view and record datafrom various sensors, i

2Chapter 2: Kit ContentsThere are two different configurations of the DataCollector available. These aresummarized in the table below.Table 1: DataC

3DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 3: Getting StartedUse the following diagrams and information to familiarize yourself with the CPOScience DataCollec

4Figure 3: DataCollector Port IdentificationPort IdentificationThe DataCollector has six ports on the rear of the enclosure, shown in Figure 3. The a

5DATACOLLECTOR USER’S GUIDEChapter 4: Using the DataCollectorStarting the DataCollector ApplicationAfter powering on the DataCollector as described in