Vernier Go Direct GDX-BP Manual

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Go Direct
Blood Pressure
(Order Code GDX-BP)
Go Direct Blood Pressure is a non-invasive sensor that measures human blood
pressure. It measures systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressure via the
oscillometric method. Go Direct Blood Pressure can also report pulse rate and
display both individual pressure pulses and peak-to-peak pulse amplitudes. The
sensor indicator light provides immediate user feedback, letting students know
when blood pressure parameters have been reported. With both USB and
wireless capabilities, students can monitor blood pressure anywhere using
almost any device.
Go Direct Blood Pressure can be used in a variety of experiments, such as
Measuring and compare blood pressure and heart rate
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Measuring how exercise changes blood pressure
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Observing how the "fight or flight" response changes blood pressure
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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 Blood Pressure
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Standard adult size adjustable cuff (27 cm to 39 cm)
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Bulb pump (with release valve)
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-bp
Direct Blood Pressure.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-bp
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.
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. 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. You are now
ready to collect data.
8. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the channel selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-bp
Charging the Sensor
Connect Go Direct Blood Pressure to the included USB Charging Cable and
any USB device for two hours.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Blood Pressure Sensors using our Go
Direct Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED on
each Go Direct Blood Pressure indicates charging status.
Charging
Fully charged
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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 channel selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-bp
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.