Vernier Go Direct GDX-CA Quick Start Manual

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Go Direct
Calcium Ion-
Selective Electrode
(Order Code GDX-CA)
Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) is used to measure the
2+
concentration of calcium (Ca ) ions in aqueous samples. It is designed to be
used with the Vernier Go Direct ISE Amplifier (order code GDX-ISEA).
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 Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode (Go Direct Ion-Selective
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Electrode Amplifier connected to a Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective
Electrode BNC)
30 mL bottle of High Standard solution with SDS (1000 mg/L Ca
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30 mL bottle of Low Standard solution with SDS (10 mg/L Ca
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Short-Term ISE Soaking Bottle
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-ca
Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-ca
Bluetooth Connection
1. Install Graphical Analysis 4 on
your computer, Chromebook™, or
mobile device. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for software
availability.
2. Charge your sensor for at least
2 hours before first use.
3. Prepare the electrode by soaking it
in the High Standard solution for
30 minutes. Refer to the Using the
Product section for more
information.
4. Turn on your sensor by pressing
2+
2+
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for a list of software compatible with the
USB Connection
1. Prepare the electrode by soaking it
in the High Standard solution for
30 minutes. Refer to the Using the
Product section for more
information.
2. Install Graphical Analysis 4 on your
computer or Chromebook. If using
LabQuest 2, make sure LabQuest
App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga4 for software
availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
update LabQuest App.
the power button once. The
Bluetooth
5. Launch Graphical Analysis 4.
6. Click or tap Sensor Data
Collection.
7. Click or tap 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. This is a multi-channel sensor. The
active channel is listed in the
Connected Devices Sensor
Channels list. To change channels,
select the check box next to the
Sensor Channel(s) you would like
to activate.
9. Click or tap Done to enter data-
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collection mode.
10. For best results, perform a two-
point calibration using the High
and Low Standard solutions.
Charging the Sensor
Connect the Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode to the included Micro
USB Cable and any USB device for two hours. Connecting the Go Direct
Calcium BNC Electrode to the amplifier during charging is optional.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective Electrodes
using our Go Direct Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG).
An LED on each Go Direct Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode indicates charging
status.
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3. Connect the sensor to the USB port.
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4. Launch Graphical Analysis 4 or turn
LED will blink red.
on LabQuest 2.
5. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the default channel
selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-ca.
6. For best results, perform a two-point
calibration using the High and Low
Standard solutions.