NEULOG CURRENT LOGGER SENSOR GUIDE
NeuLog current logger sensor
NUL-202
The NeuLog current sensor can be used for any science experiment which utilizes
current readings. It is used in the fields of Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Biology,
etc.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start experimentation right out of the box
using this guide.
Among hundreds of possible experimental subjects that can be studied with the
NUL-202 sensor are: fuel cells, battery chemistry, electrical parallel circuits, electrical
series circuits and electronics.
The current sensor's measurement units are:
Amperes (A): Amperes are the SI base unit of electric current.
Quick start procedure:
PC or Mac Computer
Materials needed:
NUL-202 Current Sensor
USB-200 USB Module
USB to mini USB cable (included with the USB-200 module)
Your current sensor needs to be connected to a USB-200 module. The USB-200
module then connects to a computer via a USB to mini-USB cable. Please note that
you cannot plug the current sensor directly into the computer.
The browser based application can be downloaded for free at
well as a full application user guide.
Choose "Downloads" on the main menu and then choose "Software and Application".
Procedure:
1.
Install the NeuLog application.
2.
Connect the USB-200 module to the PC or Mac.
3.
Connect the current sensor to the USB-200 module (they directly plug together).
Please note that no calibration is required for this sensor.
4.
Open the NeuLog application by clicking on the shortcut on the screen.
5.
Once a current sensor module box appears on the left side of the screen, the
probe has been automatically identified and you can begin experimentation.
6.
If the
current sensor is not automatically identified, click the “Search for sensors”
icon to find the sensor.
7.
Click on the “On-line experiment” icon; this will open a graph below.
8.
Click on the “Module setup” button located in the current sensor module box to
change the sensor's settings if need be.
9.
Click on the experiment set up icon to change the experiment settings if need be
(experiment duration for example).
10. The current sensor will give a live reading in its module box while plugged in.
11. To run an experiment a
nd collect data, click the “Run experiment” icon.
12.
To end data collection early, click the “Stop experiment” icon.
Tablet, smart phone device
Materials needed:
NUL-202 Current Sensor
WIFI-201 WiFi module
BAT-200 Battery Module
Your current sensor needs to be connected to a WIFI-201 module. The WIFI-201
module will create a closed NeuLog WiFi network which will stream the NeuLog data
to the device of your choosing. Once your device is wirelessly connected to the
NeuLog network, you can run experiments and collect data through a browser of your
choosing.
Procedure:
1.
Connect the current sensor directly to the left side of a WIFI-201 module (no
wires required).
2.
Connect a BAT-200 module to the right side of the WIFI-201 module.
3.
Although not required, we recommend plugging the BAT-200 to an outlet using a
USB to mini USB charger (such as a typical cell phone charger). The WIFI-201
module will run for 60-90 minutes (depending on the sensor) without being
plugged in.
