NeuLog NUL-211 Manual

NeuLog force logger sensor
NUL-211
The NeuLog force sensor can be used for any science experiment which involves both
constant and changing forces such as in the fields of Physics, Physiology, Mechanics,
Biomechanics, Biology, etc.
With the ability to hang the sensor using a stand and rod, an attached hook to hang
weights, as well as two directional measurement capabilities that work by applying
force on either side of the probe, the NeuLog force sensor can easily be set up to your
specific requirements to give quick, easy, accurate, and reliable data.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start experimentation right out of the box
using this guide.
The sensor can easily be reset to zero at any time.
Among hundreds of possible experimental subjects that can be studied with the NUL-
211 sensor are: Applied forces and energy, friction, Newton's Laws of Motion,
physiological concepts, collisions, harmonic motion, and many more.
This sensor measures force in both the push and pull directions.
The unit of measurement that the force sensor collects data in is the newton:
Newton (N): The SI unit of force.
2
1 N = 1 kg · m/s
(± 10 N or ± 50 N)
Reset to zero:
The force sensor comes pre-calibrated, however, after use you may find that the
sensor is slightly off because of changes in its position; or you may want to run an
experiment that requires you to zero the sensor with a constant applied force on it.
NEULOG FORCE LOGGER SENSOR GUIDE
To zero the sensor:
1. Connect the NUL-211 force sensor to a computer/tablet/smart device following
one of the guides below.
2. Open the NeuLog application.
When your sensor has been detected, click on the "Module setup" button located
3.
in the force sensor module box (on the left side of your screen).
4. Remove all force from the sensor and click "reset" to zero your force sensor.
5. You can also reset the sensor to zero by pressing and holding the sensor push
button for 3 seconds.
6. Your force sensor is now reset to zero.
Note: You can zero the scale with a constant force being applied to it to set that value
as your new "zero".
Negative and positive forces:
1. Connect the NUL-211 force sensor to a computer/tablet/smart device following
one of the guides below.
2. Open the NeuLog application.
When your sensor has been detected, click on the "Module setup" button located
3.
in force sensor module box (on the left side of your screen).
4. In order to set that an applied push force appears as a negative value and an
applied pull force appears as a positive value, click on the "Push=Negative" icon.
In order to set that an applied push force appears as a positive value and an
applied pull force appears as a negative value, click on the "Push=Positive" icon.
Quick start procedure:
PC or Mac Computer
Materials needed:

NUL-211 Force Sensor

USB-200 USB Module

USB to mini USB cable (included with the USB-200 module)
Your force sensor needs to be connected to a USB-200 module. The USB-200
module then connects to a computer via a USB to mini-USB cable. Please note that
you cannot plug the force sensor directly into the computer.