NeuLog NUL-216 Manual

NeuLog spirometer logger sensor
NUL-216
The NeuLog spirometer sensor can be used for any science experiment which is
based on lung capacity such as in the fields of Psychology, Biology, Exercise Science,
etc.
The sensor comes pre-calibrated so you can start experimentation right out of the box
using this guide.
Among hundreds of possible experimental subjects that can be studied with the NUL-
216 sensor are: lung function, lung physiology, exercise experiments, gas flow rates
and gas flow laws, and many more.
The spirometer sensor's measurement unit is:
Liters per second (L/s): The volume of gas which passes through the sensor tube per
second.
Reset to zero:
Even though the NeuLog spirometer sensor does not need to be calibrated prior to
each use, it is recommended to reset its probe.
To zero the sensor:
1. Connect the spirometer sensor to a voltage source (USB-200 or BAT-200
module).
Press and hold the spirometer sensor's push button for 3 seconds. You should
2.
see a zero reading on the sensor's module box.
Using the spirometer sensor:
The NeuLog spirometer sensor comes with laminated paper for use.
Prior to experimentation, roll a single piece of laminated paper into a tube and then
place it inside the side with the wider internal opening of the sensor. The paper should
NEULOG SPIROMETER LOGGER SENSOR GUIDE
stick out from the metal sensor tube about one inch. Blowing into the paper instead of
directly into the metal tube is more hygienic for later uses of the sensor.
Using the software's "area" function, you can determine the total volume of your lungs
easily.
Quick start procedure:
PC or Mac Computer
Materials needed:

NUL-216 Spirometer Sensor

Laminated Paper (included)

USB-200 USB Module

USB to mini USB cable (included with the USB-200 module)
Your spirometer 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 spirometer sensor directly into the computer.
The browser based application can be downloaded for free at
well as a full application user guide.
Choose "Downloads" on the main menu and then choose "Software and Application".
Procedure:
Prior to initial use, please review the "Using the spirometer sensor" section of
1.
this document..
2. Install the NeuLog application.
3. Connect the USB-200 module to the PC or Mac.
4. Connect the spirometer sensor to the USB-200 module (they directly plug
together). Please note that no calibration is required for this sensor.
5. Open the NeuLog application by clicking on the shortcut on the screen.
6. Once a spirometer sensor module box appears on the left side of the screen the
probe has been automatically identified and you can begin experimentation.
If the spirometer sensor is not automatically identified then click the "Search for
7.
sensors" icon to find the sensor.
Click on the "On-line experiment" icon; this will open a graph below.
8.
Click on the "Module setup" button located in the spirometer sensor module box
9.
to change the sensor settings if need be.
10. Click on the "Experiment set up" icon to change the experiment settings if need
be (experiment duration for example).
11. The spirometer sensor will give a live reading in the module box to the left of the
screen while plugged in.
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