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Introduction 1
Introduction
The Fourier Systems MultiLogPRO is a powerful standalone 12-bit data logger with a
clear LCD graphic display and a 128K internal memory. Recorded data is displayed
in the form of graphs, tables, meters or digital displays, and can be analyzed with a
number of pre-programmed analysis functions.
The MultiLogPRO ’ s internal memory stores experiment notes and instructions for
carrying out the experiment, which can be edited or expanded at any time. These
features enable MultiLogPRO to function independently from a computer - a perfect
solution for when there is a shortage of computers in the laboratory.
MultiLogPRO can record data from up to 8 sensors simultaneously; it is capable of
recording at rates of up to 21,000 samples per second, and of collecting up to
100,000 samples in its internal memory.
MultiLogPRO is very easy to use because all its functions are broken down into 8
icon menus, and its four buttons can browse every menu and execute any of the
commands. In addition, when a sensor is plugged in, the MultiLogPRO automatically
recognizes the type of sensor, and will record the data with the appropriate units.
A rechargeable battery powers the data logger, which shuts off automatically after 15
minutes have passed since the time of the last data recording, since the time the last
button was pressed, or since the time the last communication with the PC.
MultiLogPRO includes a built-in, easy to use, accurate Timer module that enables
the measuring of several types of timing events.
The MultiLogPRO system combines with the powerful MultiLab software. MultiLab
can be installed on Windows
™
or Mac operating systems and also on TI – 83 Plus
calculators.
When the MultiLogPRO is connected to a computer, live displays can be viewed at
rates of up to 100/s, and automatic downloads can be carried out at higher rates. The
Windows
™
or Mac-based software can display the data in graphs, tables or meters,
can analyze data with various mathematical tools, and can show live or recorded
video movies of the actual experiment.
MultiLab also includes a Video Motion Analyzer module that enables you to capture
position and time from video movies and analyze the data with MultiLab
’ s analysis
tools.
Together with the TI
–
83 Plus calculator, MultiLogPRO becomes a complete portable,
handheld data collection and analysis system.
The large variety of sensors with which MultiLogPRO is compatible makes the unit a
true
digital Lab , which can measure scientific phenomena from the fields of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and the environmental sciences.
MultiLab can also be used to communicate with Fourier
’
s Nova5000 and run the
Nova5000
’
s built-in MultiLogPRO data logger. This allows Nova5000 users to extend
the MultiLab CE features to the full featured MultiLab for PC edition.
This manual is divided into five chapters:
•
Chapter 1 is dedicated to the data logger itself. Topics include:
Connecting sensors, configuration through the data logger keypad, and