This page gives the basic steps on how to use the LabQuest and Temperature Probe.
Step 1: Gather Tools. First you will need to gather the tools that you need. You will need the LabQuest and the Temperature Probe.
Step 2:Turning on the LabQuest. Next, you need to turn on the LabQuest. You do this by pressing the button in the left hand corner of the device. You will know the tool is powered on when a blue light comes on around the button that was pushed.
Step 3: Plug the temperature probe into the LabQuest. In order to do this, you need to plug the probe into the USB port. This port is located at the top of the LabQuest.
Step 4:Device recognizing probe. After plugging the temperature probe into the device, the LabQuest should automatically recognize the probe that was inserted. The first screen that you will see is a red box that shows temperature in degrees Celsius.
Step 5: Change the degrees from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. You do this by using the end of the temperature probe to click on the word "Sensors" at the top of the screen. After clicking on "Sensors" you will see a sub tab labeled "Change Units." Click on "Change Units" and then select "USB: GO! Temp" and click on degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 6: Start recording data. To record data, you need to press the gray button with a green play symbol on it. This button is located at the bottom left hand corner of the LabQuest. You will know that the tool is successfully recording when you see the play button change to a Red Recording button. You will need to place the probe into/onto the object that you want to record data. (For example: In a bottle of cool water)
Step 7: Stop recording data. To stop recording data, you need to press the gray button with a Red Stop Recording sign. This button replaces the play symbol.
Step 8: Save your data. You want to make sure you save your data after recording it. You do this by touching the word file with the end of the temperature probe. After clicking on file, you need to click on the word "save." You can rename your file by clicking where it says "Name: untitled." Once you click on where it says "untitled," a keyboard will pop up at the bottom of the LabQuest screen. Here you will be able to type in your name. After changing the name of your file, be sure to click save.
Step 9:Looking at Graphs. You can look at different graphs of the data that you have recorded. In order to do this, touch the word "Graph" at the top of the LabQuest screen. In order to see different graphs, you can click on "Show Graph." Here, you have the option of seeing Graph 1 and Graph 2.
Step 10:Scaling your Graph. You have the option to scale your graph in the way that you want to see it. You do this by selecting "Graph" and then "Graph Options." Here, you can chose what you want to be on your X and Y axis. First, on the X axis, you can choose whether you want it to read Temperature or Time. You can also pick where you want your graph to start in finish. For example, you can pick Temperature and select 30 degrees on the left, and 90 degrees on the right. You can also do this for the Y axis. Here you can chose Time and place 0 seconds at the bottom of the axis and 20 seconds at the top. If you continue to scroll down, you can complete these exact same components for Graph 2.
Step 11:Saving your Work Again. (See Step 8)
Step 12: Looking at Data Table. You can click on the icon that looks like an x/y table in the upper right hand corner of the LabQuest. Here you will find the times and temperatures that registered at the time of recording the data. This gives you exact numbers instead of having to look at a graph and try to estimate.
Step 13:Turning the LabQuest off. Once you get all of the information you need, be sure to turn the LabQuest off. You do this by simply pressing down the button in the upper left hand corner of the LabQuest. It is the same button that you used to turn the LabQuest on.
Step 14: Transferring Data to a Computer. To transfer data from the LabQuest tool to a computer, the Logger Lite software and LabQuest driver must first be installed on the computer. Using Logger Lite will allow you to transfer the data off the LabQuest onto the computer. Be sure to connect the LabQuest to the computer by using a USB (Mini male to Regular male) cable. This cable can be found inside the LabQuest box.
Simple Logger Lite Instructions
Step 1: Use a Computer with Logger Lite Software. Make sure to either install the software to your own computer, or use the Logger Lite software that has already been downloaded on the new computers in the back of the TTL.
Step 2: Connecting the Temperature Probe Go! Temp. Plug the Go! Temp directly into the USB port on your computer. The USB port looks exactly like the one that is on the LabQuest. Once you plug the temperature probe into the computer, Logger Lite should automatically open. If this does not occur, you can open it by going through the start menu on your computer.
Step 3: Start Collecting Data. Once you are in Logger Lite, you can start recording data. In order to do this, you will click on the green play button at the top of the screen. This should be the last icon in the top row. To stop collecting data, you will press this button once again.
Step 4:Viewing or Creating Options for Data Collection. You should see a graph of your data automatically, however if you want to change the scale of your graph you can click on the button at the top of the menu bar that says scale. (This button has the letter A on it, with an X and Y axis surrounding it. Here you can take the exact same steps to change your X and Y axis as we did on the LabQuest itself.
Step 5:Analyzing Data. At the top of the screen you will see a drop down menu where you will see the word "Analyze." Once again this option is similar to the analyze option on the LabQuest. You can see a data table with exact numbers instead of having to guess at what the temperature was at a certain time.
Quick Note: The Logger Lite is very similar to the LabQuest itself. If you have questions on how to access information, look back at the LabQuest directions. This may steer you in the right direction.
Video: Using the Vernier Go!Temp Temperature Sensor with a LabQuest unit
This page gives the basic steps on how to use the LabQuest and Temperature Probe.
Step 1: Gather Tools. First you will need to gather the tools that you need. You will need the LabQuest and the Temperature Probe.
Step 2: Turning on the LabQuest. Next, you need to turn on the LabQuest. You do this by pressing the button in the left hand corner of the device. You will know the tool is powered on when a blue light comes on around the button that was pushed.
Step 3: Plug the temperature probe into the LabQuest. In order to do this, you need to plug the probe into the USB port. This port is located at the top of the LabQuest.
Step 4: Device recognizing probe. After plugging the temperature probe into the device, the LabQuest should automatically recognize the probe that was inserted. The first screen that you will see is a red box that shows temperature in degrees Celsius.
Step 5: Change the degrees from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit. You do this by using the end of the temperature probe to click on the word "Sensors" at the top of the screen. After clicking on "Sensors" you will see a sub tab labeled "Change Units." Click on "Change Units" and then select "USB: GO! Temp" and click on degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 7: Stop recording data. To stop recording data, you need to press the gray button with a Red Stop Recording sign. This button replaces the play symbol.
Step 8: Save your data. You want to make sure you save your data after recording it. You do this by touching the word file with the end of the temperature probe. After clicking on file, you need to click on the word "save." You can rename your file by clicking where it says "Name: untitled." Once you click on where it says "untitled," a keyboard will pop up at the bottom of the LabQuest screen. Here you will be able to type in your name. After changing the name of your file, be sure to click save.
Step 9: Looking at Graphs. You can look at different graphs of the data that you have recorded. In order to do this, touch the word "Graph" at the top of the LabQuest screen. In order to see different graphs, you can click on "Show Graph." Here, you have the option of seeing Graph 1 and Graph 2.
Step 10: Scaling your Graph. You have the option to scale your graph in the way that you want to see it. You do this by selecting "Graph" and then "Graph Options." Here, you can chose what you want to be on your X and Y axis. First, on the X axis, you can choose whether you want it to read Temperature or Time. You can also pick where you want your graph to start in finish. For example, you can pick Temperature and select 30 degrees on the left, and 90 degrees on the right. You can also do this for the Y axis. Here you can chose Time and place 0 seconds at the bottom of the axis and 20 seconds at the top. If you continue to scroll down, you can complete these exact same components for Graph 2.
Step 11: Saving your Work Again. (See Step 8)
Step 12: Looking at Data Table. You can click on the icon that looks like an x/y table in the upper right hand corner of the LabQuest. Here you will find the times and temperatures that registered at the time of recording the data. This gives you exact numbers instead of having to look at a graph and try to estimate.
Step 13: Turning the LabQuest off. Once you get all of the information you need, be sure to turn the LabQuest off. You do this by simply pressing down the button in the upper left hand corner of the LabQuest. It is the same button that you used to turn the LabQuest on.
Step 14: Transferring Data to a Computer. To transfer data from the LabQuest tool to a computer, the Logger Lite software and LabQuest driver must first be installed on the computer. Using Logger Lite will allow you to transfer the data off the LabQuest onto the computer. Be sure to connect the LabQuest to the computer by using a USB (Mini male to Regular male) cable. This cable can be found inside the LabQuest box.
Simple Logger Lite Instructions
Step 1: Use a Computer with Logger Lite Software. Make sure to either install the software to your own computer, or use the Logger Lite software that has already been downloaded on the new computers in the back of the TTL.
Step 2: Connecting the Temperature Probe Go! Temp. Plug the Go! Temp directly into the USB port on your computer. The USB port looks exactly like the one that is on the LabQuest. Once you plug the temperature probe into the computer, Logger Lite should automatically open. If this does not occur, you can open it by going through the start menu on your computer.
Step 3: Start Collecting Data. Once you are in Logger Lite, you can start recording data. In order to do this, you will click on the green play button at the top of the screen. This should be the last icon in the top row. To stop collecting data, you will press this button once again.
Step 4: Viewing or Creating Options for Data Collection. You should see a graph of your data automatically, however if you want to change the scale of your graph you can click on the button at the top of the menu bar that says scale. (This button has the letter A on it, with an X and Y axis surrounding it. Here you can take the exact same steps to change your X and Y axis as we did on the LabQuest itself.
Step 5: Analyzing Data. At the top of the screen you will see a drop down menu where you will see the word "Analyze." Once again this option is similar to the analyze option on the LabQuest. You can see a data table with exact numbers instead of having to guess at what the temperature was at a certain time.
Quick Note: The Logger Lite is very similar to the LabQuest itself. If you have questions on how to access information, look back at the LabQuest directions. This may steer you in the right direction.
Video: Using the Vernier Go!Temp Temperature Sensor with a LabQuest unit