Vernier Go Direct GDX-FPH Manual

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Go Direct Tris-
Compatible Flat pH
Sensor
(Order Code GDX-FPH)
The Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor can be used for any lab or
demonstration that can be done with a traditional pH meter, including acid-base
titrations, monitoring pH in an aquarium, and investigating the water quality of
streams and lakes. It can also be used to measure the pH of semi-solids such as
soil slurries.
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 Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor (Go Direct Electrode Amplifier
l
connected to a Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH BNC Electrode)
Electrode storage bottle, containing pH 4/KCl solution
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Micro USB Cable
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Compatible Software
See
www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-fph
Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor.
Quick Start: Vernier Graphical Analysis
1. Charge your sensor for at least 2 hours before first use.
2. Turn on your sensor. The LED will blink red.
3. Launch Graphical Analysis, then click
4. Select your sensor from the list. The sensor ID is located on the sensor label
near the bar code. Note: If you don't see a list of available sensors, click
. After selecting your sensor, click
WIRELESS
5. Click . You are now ready to collect data.
DONE
Using other Vernier data-collection apps or want to connect via
USB?
Visit
www.vernier.com/start-go-direct
Note: This sensor also works with LabQuest 2 and LabQuest 3; it does not work
with the original LabQuest.
Charging the Sensor
Connect the Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor to the included Micro USB
Cable and any USB device for two hours. Connecting the Go Direct
pH BNC Electrode to the electrode amplifier during charging is optional.
for a list of software compatible with the
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and Bluetooth
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Sensor Data Collection
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Pair
You can also charge up to eight Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensors using
our Go Direct Charge Station, sold separately (order code: GDX-CRG). An LED
on each Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor indicates charging status.
Charging
Fully charged
Powering the Sensor
Turning on the sensor
Putting the sensor in sleep
mode
Connecting the Sensor
See the following link for up-to-date connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-fph
Connected and charging
Connected, fully charged
Charging via USB,
connected via Bluetooth
1
Blue LED on steady while sensor is connected to
the Micro USB Cable or Charge Station.
Blue LED is off when charging is complete.
Press button once. Red LED indicator flashes
when unit is on.
Press and hold button for more than three seconds
to put into sleep mode. Red LED indicator stops
flashing when sleeping.
Blue and Green LED solid when sensor is con-
nected to Graphical Analysis via USB and unit is
charging. (Green LED is obscured by the blue
one.)
Green LED solid when sensor is connected to
Graphical Analysis via USB and the unit is fully
charged.
Blue LED is solid and green LED is flashing, but
the green flashing LED looks white because it is
overwhelmed by the blue.