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Summary of Contents for Labdisc Gensci

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Page 2: ...onfiguration of the Labdisc 8 2 GlobiLab Analysis Software 9 2 1 Software Installation 9 2 2 Software Functions 9 2 3 Software Popular Icons and their Functions 10 2 4 GlobiLab Software for iPad 14 2 5 GlobiLab Software for Android 17 3 Labdisc GlobiLab Communication 22 3 1 USB Communication 22 3 2 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 22 3 2 1 Pairing with a PC running Windows OS 22 3 2 2 Pairing with...

Page 3: ...w 1 1 What s in the Pack Labdisc data logger Labdisc AC charger USB cable Quick start guide Warranty page Software flyer Banana cables Temperature probe Air pressure tube Plastic rod and screw pH electrode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 10 ...

Page 4: ...t Rotating ring Plastic leg M5 screw insert Distance sensor Microphone sound level sensors Relative humidity sensor External temperature input pH input Light sensor universal input Current and voltage sensor Air pressure sensor GPS sensor 7 6 8 9 10 0 2 1 5 4 3 11 11 11 14 11 11 11 11 11 14 11 12 11 11 11 14 11 13 11 11 11 14 11 14 11 11 11 14 11 15 11 11 11 14 11 16 11 11 11 14 11 17 11 11 11 14 ...

Page 5: ...t temperature 100 s Not required Current 1 to 1 A Measuring electric current 24 000 s Banana cable Distance 0 2 to 10 m Measuring distance 25 s Not required External temp 25 C to 125 C General purpose stainless steel temperature probe 100 s Temp probe GPS N A Measuring 6 different parameters Longitude latitude course speed date and time 1 s Not required Light 0 to 55 000 lux Measuring light level ...

Page 6: ...anana cable 1 4 Using the Labdisc CHARGE THE LABDISC BATTERY BEFORE STARTING Before working with the Labdisc for the first time the unit should be charged for six hours with the supplied 6V charger The Labdisc charging input is located to the left of the On Off key Simply rotate the orange ring until the charging input on the Labdisc is exposed and then connect the charger plug to the charging inp...

Page 7: ... Run Stop icon shows when the Labdisc is logging data or when the Labdisc is not logging sensor data Sound Status shows active sound beep when the key is pressed and when the sound beep is disabled Communication Status shows when Bluetooth communication is enabled or when the USB cable is connected from the host computer to the Labdisc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 8: ...or value Sensor Name and Unit shows the selected sensor name and unit 1 4 2 Labdisc keys The Labdisc 10 keys are divided into 7 sensor keys and 3 control keys Using the sensor keys users can select and view different sensor readings The control keys are used to turn on off the Labdisc setup the device for the next logging session and cofigurate all its parameters The 3 control keys are 7 sensor ke...

Page 9: ...y to enter the Labdisc menu Then use the Scroll key to scan menu options the select key to choose a menu option and the ESC key to go one level up in the menu 1 4 3 1 Setup the Labdisc for the next logging session 1 4 3 2 Labdisc information ...

Page 10: ...8 1 4 3 3 Configuration of the Labdisc ...

Page 11: ...following installers For PC GlobiLab en 1 0 setup exe For Mac GlobiLab en 1 0 setup Then follow the simple installation instructions These instructions take the user through the installation of the GlobiLab software and the USB driver needed for USB communication with the Labdisc 2 2 Software Functions ...

Page 12: ...aphical attributes Selecting the Workbook icon opens the activities folder where users can choose from a variety of PDF activities Clicking the Display options small triangle icon allows the user to select one of the following six display options 1 Meter view 2 Table view 3 Graph view 4 Map view 5 Mixed Meter and Graph view 6 Mixed Table and Graph view ...

Page 13: ...e title A small text dialog box will open where the user can type in the new title When displaying two or more sensors a right click on the graph x axis title will open a dialog box for assigning a sensors or time as the x axis Selecting the Meter view A left mouse click on the four bottom blue dot icons will change the number of meters on the screen to 1 2 4 or 6 meters A left click on any of the...

Page 14: ... to the line the software will open a small text box displaying the linear line equation Y aX b 2 Selecting the Quadric regression icon will display the best parabolic line 2 nd degree that fits the graph between the locations of two markers Next to the line the software will open a small text box displaying the parabolic line equation Y aX bX c 3 Selecting the FFT icon will split the graphic disp...

Page 15: ...ns EXCEL and exports the experiment data into the spreadsheet GlobiLab status bar is located at the bottom right corner of the software It includes 3 icons 1 USB indicator where blue indicates a USB communication between the computer and the Labdisc 2 Bluetooth indicator where blue indicates a Bluetooth wireless communication between the computer and the Labdisc A right mouse click on this icon wi...

Page 16: ...pts by harnessing the iPad built in accelerometer sensor data display multimedia and multi touch features The following steps provide a guide on the installation and implementation of the GlobiLab App for iPad Download and install of the GlobiLab application Tap the iPad App Store icon Search for GlobiLab Press the FREE green key to install the application Set wireless communication between the La...

Page 17: ...eful when conducting outdoor data collection or long measurements Tap the Download icon The iPad will list all Labdisc stored experiments Each line on this list shows what sensors were recorded at what sampling rates and for how many samples In addition it indicates the date and time of the recording Click on one of the lines in the list The Labdisc transfers the data to the iPad After all data is...

Page 18: ...graph create an empty annotation The edit annotation box opens automatically From here o Edit or write an annotation o Add an image using the camera or the image gallery o Remove the annotation Use of Map view in field trip Environment Recording GPS together with other Labdisc sensors enables the GlobiLab software to plot these sensors over the Apple maps Make sure the iPad is connected to the Int...

Page 19: ...LP icon and observe a list of functions and controls 2 5 GlobiLab Software for Android The GlobiLab software for Android 4 and above is available for download from the Globisens web site http www globisens net support 2 and from Google Play The software makes K 12 science experiments mobile convenient and immediate GlobiLab wirelessly integrates between the Labdisc data logger and the Android tabl...

Page 20: ... to see the current values of the Labdisc sensors Tap one of the meters and scroll the sensor wheel to select a different sensor type for an existing meter Select a different meter type from the horizontal line of icons Data collection Tap the SETUP icon and enter the SETUP screen This dialog box allows you to select the Sensors Sampling rate and amount of samples for the next data recording Tap t...

Page 21: ... markers curve fitting Tap the open icon and select Free Fall This graph describes a real recording of a ping pong ball bouncing on a table as recorded by the Labdisc distance sensor For more details see the Free Fall movie at http www globisens net resources experiment videos Long touch on the graph to add a marker Touch the marker to cross and drag it with your finger View the marker text box da...

Page 22: ...mate in a city park compared to a nearby cross road was measured For more details check the Micro Climate experiment movie at http www globisens net resources experiment videos Tap the color scale on the left and select Amb Temperature Observe the dramatic temperature change while walking from the city cross road to the park Tap the colored samples on the map to get a marker with the temperature v...

Page 23: ...21 Online help GlobiLab offers a PDF quick start guide To open the quick start guide tap on the HELP icon ...

Page 24: ...ght click on the Bluetooth icon in the GlobiLab status bar located at the bottom right corner of the screen then click on the Labdisc you want to connect to 3 2 1 Pairing with a PC running Windows OS 1 Turn on the Labdisc Make sure the Labdisc is not showing the sleep icon If it does please press any button to leave the sleep mode 2 Start the GlobiLab software 3 Right click the Bluetooth icon loca...

Page 25: ... Device 3 A dialog box opens Your Labdisc will be displayed as Labdisc xxxx where xxxx are the last four digits of the Labdisc serial number sticker 4 Select this device and press Continue 5 Mac will try a quick default attempt to pair This attempt will not succeed as Labdisc requires a pairing code 6 Press the Passcode options button and select the option Use a specific passcode Enter the passcod...

Page 26: ... Enter 1234 and click Pair 7 The iPad will show Labdisc xxxx connected 8 Start the iOS GlobiLab application The application will automatically connect to the Labdisc you have paired 3 2 4 Pairing with Android OS 1 Turn on the Labdisc Make sure the Labdisc is not showing the sleep icon If it does please press any button to leave the sleep mode 2 On the tablet go to setting and select Bluetooth 3 Ma...

Page 27: ...is complete and the Labdisc will appear on the tablet paired devices list 9 Open the GlobiLab application on the tablet 10 Tap on the options icon at the top Action Bar rightmost 3 vertical dots 11 Tap on Connect Labdisc and select the name of the Labdisc you d like to connect e g Labdisc_1052 12 The App name will change to GlobiLab Labdisc_xxxx to indicate connection ...

Page 28: ...alues Walk in the Park Micro climate activity Comparing temperature and Relative humidity at a city cross road and park Sensors selected External temperature relative humidity GPS Sampling rate 1 sec Amount of samples 1000 Experiment duration 15 minutes Communication Offline data downloaded at recording s end Data Analysis Temp humidity changes in GlobiLab map view Free Fall A classic activity for...

Page 29: ...ng air pressure while decreasing the syringe volume by 10ml at a time Sensors selected Air pressure Sampling rate Manual Amount of samples 10 Communication Online preferably via wireless Bluetooth Data Analysis Use Bar Graph view to see air pressure values Use Annotation to add the volume for each bar and Export to Excel to calculate P x V multiplication pH level of Soft Drinks A fun and interesti...

Page 30: ...er is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician FCC Warning Modifications not express...

Page 31: ... change without notice www GLOBISENS com GlobiLab supports Android versions 4 0 and up Made for iPad 3rd generation iPad 2 iPad iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPad means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan...

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