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region, or use the Zoom tool to zoom in or zoom out. Data can be stored and
deleted to compare against other runs, as well as saved to file.
Motion Detector
The Vernier Motion Detector connects to the DIG Channel. We have created
an Express VI for the Motion Detector that can be used to create quick,
simple and clean LabVIEW examples. If you are using the Motion Detector,
start by viewing the Express VI examples in this folder.
Physiology Sensors
Vernier provides sensors such as blood pressure, ekg, heart rate, respiration
monitor, and spirometer. These examples are similar to the examples located
in the Data Logging folder. They provide the features that allow you to
collect and analyze the data. Of course the analysis in these examples is
specific to the sensor.
SDAQ Analog Sensors
The examples in this folder show how to read data from analog sensors. The
Analog Express VI is the focus of these examples because it provides a very
simple, quick and clean method for programming the analog sensors. If you
are just getting started with SensorDAQ, with LabVIEW, or with teaching
how to program the SensorDAQ, the Express VI and these examples should
be the starting focus.
SDAQ Digital Sensors
This folder contains examples for the Vernier Photogate, Radiation, and
Rotary Motion sensors. The Vernier DCU and Motion Detector are also
digital sensors, but have their own folder of examples that were detailed
above.
SDAQ Pulse Output
The SensorDAQ has two counters as part of the hardware. One counter is
available on the screw terminal, and the other is hidden on the DIG Channel.
To access the hidden line, connect the DCU to the DIG Channel; line 1 of the
DCU is the pulse output line. These counters can be used to provide a pulse
output or a pulse train. The examples demonstrate how to do this.
SDAQ Screw Terminal
These are examples that demonstrate analog input, analog output, counter
counting and timing, digital input and digital output from the screw terminal
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channels. You will find additional screw terminal examples in the Feedback
and Control folder.
SensorDAQ Palette
The SensorDAQ is a device that is designed to be programmed using
LabVIEW development software. Use the SensorDAQ palette of Express
VIs and driver VIs to communicate with the device and perform control and
data logging. Combine this with all of the power of LabVIEW to create
custom programs, perform data analysis, generate reports, post to the web
and more.
Accessing the SensorDAQ Palette
As you customize an existing SensorDAQ example (or even if you are
building a new program from scratch) you will need access to the
SensorDAQ Express VIs and driver VIs. These are located in the Functions
palette and are placed on the block diagram by clicking and dragging. The
Functions palette is accessed in LabVIEW by selecting View
Palette or right-clicking in the block diagram workspace. If you do not
immediately see the SensorDAQ palette click on the Search button at the top
of the Functions palette and search "SensorDAQ". If there are no
SensorDAQ results in the search the SensorDAQ files were not properly
installed.
Analog Express
This Express VI should be your starting point for learning how to program
the SensorDAQ. It allows you to test your hardware and build a useful
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