Vernier Go Direct GDX-ETOH Manual

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Go Direct
Ethanol Vapor
(Order Code GDX-ETOH)
Go Direct Ethanol Vapor measures the concentration of ethanol in the air above
an aqueous sample. This sensor can be used in a wide variety of experiments in
biological, agricultural, food, and environmental studies.
Determine the rate of ethanol production during fermentation.
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Measure the discrete amount of ethanol in a given sample.
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Investigate which sugars yeast can ferment.
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Identify specific organisms that can utilize ethanol fermentation as a
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metabolic pathway.
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 Ethanol Vapor
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250 mL Nalgene Bottle
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#6 Stopper
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Replacement cap assembly
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Plumber's Tape
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-etoh
Direct Ethanol Vapor.
for a list of software compatible with Go
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-etoh
Bluetooth Connection
1. Install Graphical Analysis 4 on
your computer, Chromebook™, or
mobile device. 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. Charge your sensor for at least
2 hours before first use.
3. Turn on your sensor by pressing the
power button once. The LED will
blink red.
4. Launch Graphical Analysis 4 or
turn on LabQuest 2.
5. If using Graphical Analysis 4, click
or tap Sensor Data Collection. If
using LabQuest 2, choose Wireless
Device Setup > Go Direct from the
Sensors menu.
6. Select your Go Direct sensor from
the list of Discovered Wireless
Devices. Your sensor's ID is located
near the barcode on the sensor. The
LED will blink green when it is
successfully connected.
7. Click or tap Done to enter
data-collection mode.
Charging the Sensor
Connect Go Direct Ethanol Vapor to the included Micro USB Cable and any
USB device for two hours.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Ethanol Vapor Sensors using our Go
Direct Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED on
each Go Direct Ethanol Vapor indicates charging status.
Charging
Fully charged
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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.
Blue LED on steady while sensor is connected to
the Micro USB Cable or Charging Station.
Blue LED is off when charging is complete.