Interfaces
Teach hands-on science, math, and engineering with Vernier sensors in your classroom or in the field with a Vernier interface. We offer interfaces for different computer availability, budget, and data-collection needs.
Standalone and Computer Data Collection
LabQuest 2
Recommended for most classrooms. Use with or without computers at each lab station, and ideal for field work.
- Standalone and computer interface
- Built-in graphing and analysis software
- Vivid color touch screen
- Wireless connectivity
- Compatible with all Vernier sensors
See also
Computer Data Collection
Recommended for classrooms with computers at each lab station.
LabQuest 2
LabQuest Mini
Go!Link |
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| LabQuest 2 | LabQuest Mini | Go!Link | |
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| Supported Platforms | Computers and standalone | Computers | Computers |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 100,000 per second | 100,000 per second | 200 per second |
| Compatible Vernier Sensors | Over 70 | Over 60 | 50 |
| Built-in Color Screen | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | No | No |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Battery or AC power | USB | USB |
| Built-in Sensors | GPS, Accelerometer, Temperature, Light, Microphone | None | None |
| Supports Multiple Sensors | Yes (5 channels) | Yes (5 channels) | No (1 channel) |
| Field Work | Yes | With a notebook computer | With a notebook computer |
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| Price | $455 | $203 | $78 |
| LabQuest 2 | LabQuest Mini | Go!Link |
Engineering Data Acquisition
Recommended for engineering education, sensor-control projects, and robotics. See a complete list of LabVIEW supported interfaces »
SensorDAQ
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Adapter |
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| SensorDAQ | NXT Sensor Adapter | |
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| Recommended For | LabVIEW programming, data acquisition, introduction to engineering, sensor control projects | Expanding NXT robotics engineering with the use of Vernier sensors |
| Supported Platforms | Windows Computers | LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT |
| Channels | 3 analog, 1 digital, screw terminals: 2 analog in, 1 analog out, 4 digital I/O, 1 counter/timer | 1 analog |
| Compatible Vernier Sensors | 60 | 30 |
| Compatible Software | LabVIEW | LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT, LabVIEW |
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| Price | $274 | $50 |
| SensorDAQ | NXT Sensor Adapter |
Texas Instruments Handheld Data Collection
Recommended for classrooms using Texas Instruments handhelds for data collection.
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle
LabPro
CBL 2
EasyLink |
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| TI-Nspire Lab Cradle | LabPro | CBL 2 | EasyLink | |
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| Calculator Compatibility | All models of TI-Nspire and TI-Nspire CAS
(Clickpad, Touchpad, and CX) |
All TI graphing calculators except the TI-82, TI-85, and TI-Nspire | All TI graphing calculators except the TI-82, TI-85, and TI-Nspire | TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-Nspire, and TI-Nspire CAS |
| Channels | 3 Analog, 2 Digital | 4 analog and 2 digital/sonic | 3 analog and 1 digital/sonic | 1 analog |
| Number of compatible sensors | 58 |
59 sensors
(55 with calculators)
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54 sensors | 45 sensors |
| Use with Motion Detectors, Photogates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No
(For motion, CBR 2 can be purchased separately) |
| Use with Microphones | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 100,000 samples per second | 50,000 | 50,000 | 200 |
| Included sensors | None | Voltage | Voltage, Light, Temperature | None |
| Compatible with Logger Pro software on a computer | No | Yes | No |
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(with a separate adapter)
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| Price | $234 | $300 | $267 | $76 |
| TI-Nspire Lab Cradle | LabPro | CBL 2 | EasyLink |
Getting Started with Data-Collection Technology?
A sensor interface is one component needed for data collection. See what else you need to integrate data-collection technology into your classroom.