Vernier Go Direct Thermocouple Manual

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Go Direct
Thermocouple
(Order Code GDX-TC)
Go Direct Thermocouple is a simple and rugged
sensor designed to measure temperature in the range of –200°C to 1400°C. This
sensor could be used for any of the following experiments:
Study how the temperature inside a Bunsen burner flame varies with
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position.
Compare the temperatures of different flames (candles vs. Bunsen burner).
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Check the calibration of ovens.
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Experimentally determine the melting point of copper, bismuth, or other
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solids.
Measure the temperature of dry ice or liquid air.
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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 Thermocouple Amplifier
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Type-K Thermocouple Wire
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software and Interfaces
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-tc
Direct Thermocouple.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-tc
Bluetooth Connection
1. Ensure the thermocouple wire is
securely connected to the
thermocouple amplifier box with
the + and – symbols aligned.
2. Install Vernier Graphical
Analysis™ on your computer,
Chromebook™, or mobile device. If
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using LabQuest , make sure
LabQuest App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for Graphical
Analysis availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
for a list of software compatible with Go
USB Connection
1. Ensure the thermocouple wire is
securely connected to the
thermocouple amplifier box with
the + and – symbols aligned.
2. If using a computer or
Chromebook, install Graphical
Analysis. If using LabQuest, make
sure LabQuest App is up to date.
See www.vernier.com/ga4 for
Graphical Analysis availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
update LabQuest App.
update LabQuest App.
3. Charge your sensor for at least
2 hours before first use.
4. Turn on your sensor by pressing the
power button once. The Bluetooth
LED will blink red.
5. Launch Graphical Analysis or turn
on LabQuest.
6. If using Graphical Analysis, click
or tap Sensor Data Collection. If
using LabQuest, choose Wireless
Device Setup > Go Direct from the
Sensors menu.
7. 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
Bluetooth LED will blink green
when it is successfully connected.
8. Click or tap Done. You are now
ready to collect data.
9. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the channel selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-tc
Charging the Sensor
Connect Go Direct Thermocouple to the included Micro USB Cable and any
USB device for two hours.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Thermocouples using our Go Direct
Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED on each Go
Direct Thermocouple indicates charging status.
Charging Orange LED next to battery icon is solid while sensor is
charging.
Fully Green LED next to battery icon solid when sensor is fully
charged charged.
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3. Connect the sensor to the USB
port.
4. Launch Graphical Analysis or turn
on LabQuest. You are now ready to
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collect data.
5. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the channel selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-tc
Note: This sensor does not work with
the original LabQuest. It works with
LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3.