Table of Contents
What is SensorDAQ? ................................................................................................ 1
SensorDAQ Equipment List..................................................................................... 1
Quick Start ................................................................................................................ 2
Install Software ...................................................................................................... 2
Install National Instruments application software: LabVIEW 7.1 or newer. ......... 2
Connect Equipment ................................................................................................ 2
Launch LabVIEW and Collect Data....................................................................... 3
SensorDAQ Components.......................................................................................... 4
Providing Power to SensorDAQ .............................................................................. 4
Software ..................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Sensors and Signal Lines...................................................................... 5
Vernier Analog Sensors.......................................................................................... 5
Vernier Digital Sensors .......................................................................................... 6
Screw Terminal ...................................................................................................... 6
Sample Experiments (VIs) in LabVIEW ................................................................ 8
Data Collection with Vernier Analog Sensors ....................................................... 8
Feedback and Control (Digital Out Lines)........................................................... 10
Working with Block Diagrams ............................................................................. 11
Resources ................................................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 16
Appendix A - Sample VIs ....................................................................................... 17
Appendix B - Data Collection Analysis Tools ....................................................... 22
