Vernier Go Direct Force Plate Manual

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Go Direct Force
Plate
(Order Code GDX-FP)
Designed for much higher forces than the
Dual-Range Force Sensor, Go Direct Force Plate can measure the forces
developed during stepping, jumping, and other human-scale actions. For example,
you can perform the following kinds of experiments:
Observe the change in normal force during an elevator ride.
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Measure the impulse delivered by the floor during a jump.
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Measure the reaction force as a student leans against a wall.
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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 Force Plate
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Micro USB Cable
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One pair of handles
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Handles can be attached the back side of the force plate. Do not step on the
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force plate when the handles are attached.
Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-fp
Go Direct Force Plate.
Assembly
Attach feet to the four corners of the bottom of the plate. The feet are not required,
but make it easier to lift off of surfaces.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-fp
Bluetooth Connection
1. Install Vernier Graphical Analysis
on your computer, Chromebook™,
or mobile device. If using
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LabQuest , make sure LabQuest
App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga for Graphical
Analysis availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
update LabQuest App.
for a list of software compatible with
USB Connection
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1. If using a computer or Chromebook,
install Vernier Graphical Analysis.
If using LabQuest, make sure
LabQuest App is up to date. See
www.vernier.com/ga for Graphical
Analysis availability or
www.vernier.com/downloads to
update LabQuest App.
2. Connect the sensor to the USB port.
2. Charge your sensor for at least
2 hours before first use.
3. Turn on your sensor by pressing the
power button once. The Bluetooth
LED will blink red.
4. Launch Graphical Analysis or turn
on LabQuest.
5. If using Graphical Analysis, click or
tap Sensor Data Collection. If using
LabQuest, 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
Bluetooth 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-fp
Safety
When using the force plate for Hang time and Jump height, students may get
aggressive in their efforts. We recommend creating a platform around the force
plate to protect against twisted ankles.
Charging the Sensor
Connect Go Direct Force Plate to the included Micro USB Cable and any USB
device for two hours.
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Force Plate Sensors using our
Go Direct Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED on
each Go Direct Force Plate indicates charging status.
Charging
Fully charged
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3. Launch Graphical Analysis or turn
on LabQuest. You are now ready to
collect data.
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4. This is a multi-channel sensor. To
change the channel selections, see
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-fp
Note: This sensor does not work with
the original LabQuest. It works with
LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3.
Orange LED next to battery icon is solid while
sensor is charging.
Green LED next to battery icon solid when sensor
is fully charged.