Vernier Go Direct Voltage Manual

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Go Direct
Voltage
(Order Code GDX-VOLT)
Go Direct Voltage combines a wide
input voltage range and high precision,
making it an excellent choice for
investigations of both AC/DC circuits
and electromagnetism. It directly connects via Bluetooth
or wired via USB to your platform.
Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not
designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial
process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing
process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What's Included
Go Direct Voltage
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-volt
Direct Voltage.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-volt
Bluetooth Connection
1. Install Graphical Analysis 4 on
your computer, Chromebook™, or
mobile device. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for software
availability.
2. Charge your sensor for at least
2 hours before first use.
3. Turn on your sensor by pressing
the power button once. The
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Bluetooth LED will blink red.
4. Launch Graphical Analysis 4.
5. Click or tap Sensor Data
Collection.
6. Click or tap your Go Direct sensor
from the list of Discovered
Wireless Devices. Your sensor's ID
is located near the barcode on the
®
wireless technology
for a list of software compatible with Go
USB Connection
1. If using a computer or Chromebook,
install Graphical Analysis 4. If using
LabQuest 2, make sure LabQuest
App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for Graphical
Analysis 4 availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
update LabQuest App.
2. Connect the sensor to the USB port.
3. Launch Graphical Analysis 4 or turn
on LabQuest 2. You are now ready
to collect data.
4. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the default channel
selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-volt
sensor. The Bluetooth LED will
blink green when it is successfully
connected.
7. This is a multi-channel sensor. The
active channel is listed in the
Connected Devices Sensor
Channels list. To change channels,
select the check box next to the
Sensor Channel(s) you would like
to activate.
8. Click or tap Done to enter
data-collection mode.
Charging the Sensor
Connect Go Direct Voltage to the included USB Charging Cable and any USB
device for two hours.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Voltage Probes using our Go Direct
Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED on each Go
Direct Voltage indicates charging status.
Charging
Fully charged
Powering the Sensor
Turning on the sensor
Putting the sensor in sleep
mode
Connecting the Sensor
See the following link for up-to-date connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-volt
Connecting via Bluetooth
Ready to connect
Connected
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Orange LED next to the battery icon is solid
while the sensor is charging.
Green LED next to the battery icon is solid
when the sensor is fully charged.
Press button once. Red LED indicator flashes
when unit is on.
Press and hold button for more than three
seconds to put into sleep mode. Red LED
indicator stops flashing when sleeping.
Red LED next to the Bluetooth icon flashes
when sensor is awake and ready to connect.
Green LED next to the Bluetooth icon flashes
when sensor is connected via Bluetooth.