LogIT Voyager SX Quick Start Manual

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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Voyager Basics - Quick start guide SmartEye sensor HiTemp sensor Using Voyager for live readings Using Voyager for remote logging Timing and counting with Voyager Other Voyager functions Troubleshooting Experiments with Voyager Voyager Experiments 14 - 43 Sensors and Cables for Voyager...
Page 4: Acknowledgements
LogIT products, even if they have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Not for use in life support applications. DCP accept no responsibility for safety or risk assessment.
Page 5: Introduction
LogIT Voyager SX was designed speciﬁcally for science at Secondary and College Levels. It is based on the concept of the highly successful LogIT Explorer which we designed for Primary Schools, of which many thousands have now been supplied and are in use around the world.
Page 6 Starts logging or marks Help or Menu an event Holding eye Thread a cord for secure hand or belt grip Sockets for LogIT Microsense Sensors Red Button Stops Logging or switches off Voyager Liquid crystal display showing sensor readings, battery condition...
Page 7: Voyager Basics - Quick Start Guide
Voyager Basics - Quick Start SWITCH ON & MEASURE CONNECT COMPUTER FIT BATTERIES • Turn Voyager over and carefully • Switch on Voyager by pressing any • Run Datalogging software on computer remove the 5 case screws using the button - live data from sensors is shown small screwdriver supplied.
Page 8: Smarteye Sensor
SmartEye sensor This sensor was developed speciﬁcally for Voyager so that many different types of experiments can be performed using the standard pack. It is called SmartEye because it is a versatile light sensor which adapts automatically to either measuring light level or timing events, depending on how you use it. SmartEye is different from a conventional light sensor in several ways: •...
Page 9: Hitemp Sensor
110˚C maximum, including ﬂames. Alternative sensors (also see page 44) For frequent experiments more suited to a longer solid probe style and which do not require such fast response times we suggest the LogIT ® Microsense ProTemp which has a strong 180mm long stainless steel probe and which can measure a wider span of temperature in the -30 to +130˚C...
Page 10: Using Voyager For Live Readings
Using Voyager as a meter Although Voyager is primarily a datalogger, it can also be used as a versatile hand held meter, so that live readings from any LogIT sensor can be viewed on the built in screen and so avoiding the need to have extra thermometers, sound meters etc.
Page 11 L 1360 20.4 LogIT Voyager can be used as a remote datalogger, which means it can record sensor data completely independently of and away from the computer. It has three main datalogging options which all record sensor readings against time - this is in addition to time, speed and counting options which are covered later.
Page 12: Timing And Counting With Voyager
You can also attach one or more Push switch sensor(s) to use it as a manual push button counter. To leave Counter mode press ✘. The timing facilities built into Voyager are enhanced when it is used with a computer running timing software, such as LogIT Lab, because a much wider range of advanced facilities are possible including acceleration, SHM, Kinetic Energy, etc.
Page 13: Other Voyager Functions
You can enter your school name, postal code or datalogger reference etc (to help uniquely identify and check-in each one) so that it appears each time Voyager is switched on. As you will only want to change it occasionally, it is programmed via the computer using the LogIT software and to prevent it being abused with unwanted words etc details are supplied with the software, usually on the license paperwork which is normally stored safely away.
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Solution I have ﬁtted four batteries but nothing happens on the display when I Remove and check that all batteries are ﬁtted correctly as shown in the battery holders. They must all be the same type and either press any of the Voyager buttons.
Page 15: Experiments With Voyager
Endothermic reactions The experiments are only a small fraction of what is possible with the Cooling curves LogIT Voyager and by using additional sensors as listed on page 44, Rates of reaction Combustion of fuels the Voyager can be built into a very powerful datalogging tool.
Page 16: Voyager Experiments
The Time Period is the time taken for a pendulum to swing from one side to the other and back again. By keeping the mass of the pendulum bob constant, the length of the pendulum can be altered and the time period measured. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager. 1 SmartEye light sensor.
Page 17 Method: 1. Hold the pendulum bob to one side of the SmartEye sensor. 2. Release the pendulum and allow the pendulum to swing a minimum of 10 times. 3. Note the time period. 4. Repeat for various length of pendulum. 5.
Page 18 By knowing the length of the card and how long it took to pass, the speed can be calculated. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager. 1 SmartEye light sensor.
Page 19 Note: The Voyager can be used with a clamp stand or simply placed on text books. If using clamp stands, do not clamp Voyager too tightly. Ensure that the light source shines into the SmartEye as this change in contrast between the light source and black card will allow Voyager to ‘see’...
Page 20 For this investigation, the acceleration of an object will be recorded and noted along with the Force applied. Then by plotting a graph of Force against Acceleration, a straight line graph of gradient equal to the Mass of the object should be obtained. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager. 1 SmartEye light sensor.
Page 21 Note: The string needs to be long enough to allow the vehicle to start at one end of the ramp and the mass to be held over the edge of a bench/air track via the pulley. The Voyager can be used with a clamp stand or simply placed on text books. If using clamp stands, do not clamp Voyager too tightly.
Page 22 The method provides scope for pupils to expand their thinking about heat absorption, evaporation and how the body might keep cool. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager Temperature sensor...
Page 23 Method: 1. Start the datalogging software. 2. Using a pipette, drop water onto the paper wrapped around the temperature sensor until it is saturated. 3. Continue logging the temperature for about 3 minutes. 4. Remove the paper from the probe and wipe dry using a paper towel. 5.
Page 24 Note: This experiment is shown with an additional temperature sensor being used. However, by using the ‘Overlay’ function in the datalogging software it can be performed with a single sensor. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager 2 Temperature sensors Hot water (No hotter than 50...
Page 25 Method: 1. Carefully pour hot water into the inner small container. 2. Carefully pour cold water into the larger outer container to the same level as the inner container. 3. Place the temperature sensors into the two containers making sure they do not touch the sides. 4.
Page 26 The experiment is also a simple rate of reaction experiment in that you can vary the starting temperature of the water, size or shape of the antacid. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager Temperature sensor...
Page 27 (You can add a marker to the graph either by pressing the Red button if logging remotely, or selecting ® the down arrow from the icons at the top of LogIT Lab) 4. Record until the temperature no longer falls.
Page 28 A change of state is a change from one physical state to another eg. solid to liquid or liquid to gas. While this change of state is occurring, there is no change in temperature as all of the energy is used to make or break molecular bonds. In practice this can be quite difﬁcult to show. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager Temperature sensor...
Page 29 Method: 1. Place the vessel into the freezer. (Make sure that the cable cannot get ‘trapped’ in the door) 2. Press the ✔ button on Voyager to begin logging. 3. Allow the water to freeze. (the time needed depends on the amount of water used) 4.
Page 30 Thus the time of the reaction can be more accurately observed. The products of this reaction are Sodium Chloride, Sulphur, Water and Sulphur Dioxide. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager SmartEye sensor Small test-tube and cotton wool (used to seal the tube) Pipette or small burette 0.15 Molar Sodium Thiosulphate...
Page 31 1. Connect Voyager to the computer. 2. Set up the datalogging facility of the software. (For LogIT Lab use ‘Autolog’ otherwise set the time span between 5 and 15 minutes.) 3. Carefully measure out 3 ml of Sodium Thiosulphate and place it into the test-tube.
Page 32 5. Start the datalogging software and if necessary set the time of the experiment to 10 minutes. Note: If you are using LogIT Lab, you can make use of the ‘Autolog’ function. It is important to make sure that the temperature probe does...
Page 33 Method: 1. Start the datalogging software. 2. Place the spirit burner under the conical ﬂ ask. 3. Ignite the spirit burner. 4. Stop logging after 10 minutes or a rise in temperature greater than 40 C is observed. Extinguish the spirit burner. 5.
Page 34 This classic datalogging experiment presents pupils with a challenge as to the position of the temperature sensor whilst the ice is melting. This procedure can be used to show that no change in temperature is observed at the melting and boiling point of ice/distilled water. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager Temperature sensor...
Page 35 Method: 1. Fill the boiling tube with ﬁ nely crushed ice. 2. Make sure the temperature probe does not touch the bottom or sides of the tube. 3. When the temperature reaches freezing, press the ✔ button on Voyager to start logging. (This assumes Voyager is already on.) 4.
Page 36 Equipment required: LogIT Voyager 1 SmartEye light sensor 1 Temperature sensor...
Page 37 Method: 1. Switch on the datalogger by pressing any button. 2. Start the datalogger logging by pressing the ✔ button. 3. Leave the datalogger to log for a chosen length of time - at least 24 hours. 4. After the time period stop logging by pressing ✘ or stopping the datalogging software if connected to a computer. 5.
Page 38 ® ‘atmosphere’. The other bottle will contain simply air and will remain as the constant in the experiment. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager 1 Temperature sensor (An additional sensor is preferable) 2 small bottles (the small drinks bottles are ideal)
Page 39 Method: 1. Place the lamp close to the two bottles. 2. Add the Alka-seltzer tablet to the open bottle and then seal the bottle with the cotton wool. Make sure the temperature sensor is ® correctly positioned. 3. Start the datalogging software. 4.
Page 40 Note: The time of the experiment depends on the food sample used as cereals can burn for different amounts of time. If you are using LogIT Lab, you can make use of the ‘Autolog’ function. It is important to make sure that the temperature probe does not touch...
Page 41 Method: 1. Obtain the mass of the unburnt food. 2. Place the food sample onto the combustion wire or needle (Place the food on the table and push the wire into the food. Do not use the ﬁ ngers to hold the food as injury may occur) 3.
Page 42 This simple experiment looks at skin temperature but can be linked with the ‘Cooling by Evaporation’ experiment (see page 20) to form an investigation into how the human body regulates its temperature. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager 1 Temperature sensor Surgical tape to ﬁx the sensor to the skin...
Page 43 Method: 1. Switch on the datalogger by pressing any button. 2. Start the datalogger logging by pressing the ✔ button. 3. Begin exercising. 4. When the exercise is ﬁ nished, press the ✘ button to stop logging. 5. Upload the results to a computer and view the graph. Hint: It was found that the best results were obtained by using surgical tape and a small piece of cotton wool under the tape on top of the sensor.
Page 44 This should enable pupils to see how datalogging can be used for environmental studies and to also perform and important ecological study since soil temperature is an important factor in plant growth and water loss in the soil. Equipment required: LogIT Voyager Temperature sensor...
Page 45 Method: 1. Switch on Voyager by pressing any button. 2. Start Voyager logging by pressing the ✔ button. 3. Sample for the length of the school day. (24 hours is recommended if a suitable place for the Voyager can be found) 4.
Page 46: Sensors And Cables For Voyager
Radiactivity probe Temperature and Light sensing HiTemp Temperature sensor Basic General purpose wire type (-10 to +110°C max) as in LogIT packs ProTemp temperature sensor Robust stainless steel probe for chemistry, soil temp etc (-30 to +130°C) ProTemp & moulded extension Robust temperature probe (-30 to +130°C) + moulded sensor extension cable...
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