The Caliper

Product Updates

A Faster DataMate
We have been working with Texas Instruments to develop a faster version of the DataMate application, which is our general-purpose, data-collection program for TI handhelds. This new version is now available for the TI-83 Plus. The improved DataMate has been bundled with the most recent LabPro operating system. This update can be downloaded (free) from our web site.

Graphical Analysis 3.1
The new version of Graphical Analysis (3.1.1 for Windows and 3.1 for Macintosh) is now available. It has these new features:

• Macintosh OS X is supported.
• Data can be imported from a Palm or Visor handheld using Data Pro software.
• Data can be imported from the LabPro interface using a serial or USB cable.
• Graphics (pictures) can be inserted into Graphical Analysis files.

This version is available as a free download to purchasers of Graphical Analysis 3.0. For those with a version of Graphical Analysis earlier than 3.0, it is a $40 upgrade (order code UGA) and for new purchasers, it is $80 (order code GA). Windows, Mac OS 9, and Mac OS X versions are included on the CD. The purchase price includes a site license for your entire school, or college department, including the instructor's and students' home computers.

Logger Pro 2.2.1 Available
Logger Pro 2.2.1 is now available from our web site. This is a free update from previous versions of Logger Pro. We have added support for the UVA and UVB Sensors, the Force Plate, and other new sensors. An updated USB driver resolves problems with changes to Windows 2000. We recommend that all Logger Pro users update to 2.2.1.

Note to Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 Users
Changes introduced by the SP3 update (released by Microsoft on August 1, 2002) have caused problems with the Vernier products Logger Pro 2.1, 2.1.1, and 2.2, and Graphical Analysis 3.1.

The USB driver for the LabPro interface, supplied with both Graphical Analysis and Logger Pro, functions properly with all versions of Windows other than Windows 2000 SP3. When SP3 was released, we learned that the driver will prevent some PCs running Windows 2000 SP3 from starting properly.

There is any easy solution! If you have upgraded or plan to upgrade your Windows 2000 computer to SP3, please refer to our technical support web page at www.vernier.com/tech for information on how to update your software. The new versions, Logger Pro 2.2.1 and Graphical Analysis 3.1.1. are also compatible with Windows XP Service Pack 1, released on September 9, 2002.

We are committed to keeping our software compatible with new versions of Windows or Mac OS, and will issue updates as necessary. If you did not get our e-mail about SP3, it means we do not have a current e-mail address for you. We can add that information to your account if you send an e-mail to info@vernier.com.

Software Upgrade for Palm Handhelds
In addition to support for Visor handhelds, Data Pro 1.1 offers other new features. Here are just a few of the features:

• Stores up to 19 data files.
• PDA power stays on during a long data collection.
• Data retrieval from LabPro is faster.
• Exponential and power curve-fits are better.
• Graph autoscaling is improved.
• Support for the UVA and UVB sensor is included.

If you have already purchased Data Pro 1.0, you can upgrade to version 1.1 two different ways:

• Go to our web site, www.vernier.com, click on Downloads, and proceed to Data Pro 1.1 upgrades. To perform the upgrade, you need to be on a computer on which Data Pro 1.1 has been previously installed.
• Call or e-mail us and request a Data Pro 1.1 CD.

TI Keyboard
The TI Keyboard is an affordable, full-sized, touch-typing keyboard that brings basic word-processing and note-taking capabilities to TI handhelds. With the TI Keyboard, your students can take notes and prepare reports directly on the TI-83 Plus and TI-83 Plus Silver Edition. They can then access their files by downloading them into Microsoft Word. The TI Keyboard comes with a cradle and a link cable, 3 AAA batteries, and a guidebook. The package also includes a CD that has the NoteFolio App, NoteFolio Conversion software, and operating system upgrades for the handhelds.