Fourier MultiLab, User Manual

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Chapter 3 Working with a TI Calculator 109
Chapter 3
Working with a TI Calculator
3.1. Overview
MultiLab for TI calculator is a data collection and analysis software that enables you
to operate Fourier Systems MultiLogPRO data logger via TI
– 83 Plus. Together they
constitute a portable, handheld, battery operated data collection system. The
collected data can be than viewed and analyzed by the TI calculator.
3.2. Installing the Software
To send the MultiLab application to your TI – 83 Plus calculator:
1. Connect the TI calculator to a computer.
2. Insert the CD labeled MultiLab into the CD drive (if Installation
begins automatically click Cance l).
3. Run the TI connect program on your computer.
4. Follow Sending application to a TI–83 Plus instructions.
5. When you are asked to select the application you want to install,
navigate to the CD drive, to the TI–83 plus folder and select the
multilab.8xk file.
3.3. Getting Started
1. Prepare MultiLogPRO
1. Connect the stereo plug of the serial communication cable to the
serial COM input on the bottom of the TI calculator.
2. Connect the 9 pins plug of the serial communication cable to the
serial comm. Socket on the left side of MultiLogPRO.
3. Turn on MultiLogPRO.
4. Configure MultiLogPRO to work with a TI calculator (see page 18).
5. Plug in any external sensors.
Note: MultiLogPRO must be in Auto ID mode (see page 18)