Vernier Tech Info Library TIL #2107

Question

Comparison of Logger Pro and Logger Lite

Answer

Logger Lite is Vernier Software's free data-collection software designed for use in K-8. It works very well for basic data collection. If you are doing more complex analysis or collecting data with certain sensors, you should use our full-featured software, Logger Pro.

If you are deciding whether to use Logger Lite or Logger Pro, below you will find a list that will help you in your decision.

Sensors
Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following:

• DCU


• Drop Counter


• Photogate


• Power Amplifier


• Radiation Monitor


• Rotary Motion Sensor

Interfaces and Devices
Logger Lite supports the following interfaces/devices:

• LabQuest


• LabPro


• Go! devices

Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following interfaces/devices:

• Ohaus balances


• Spectrometers


• GPS


• Watts Up


• WDSS


• ProScope

Data-Collection Modes
Logger Lite supports the following modes:

• Time-based


• Events with Entry

Logger Lite DOES NOT support the following modes:

• Manual Data Entry


• Selected Events


• Digital Events


• Full Spectrum

Features
Logger Lite includes the following features:

• Graph matching


• Draw prediction


• Linear curve fits

Logger Lite DOES NOT include the following:

• Modeling


• Video Analysis


• Curve fits (except linear curve fits)


• Interpolating, tangents, integral, etc.


• Photo, gel, or video analysis


• Calculated columns


• User parameters


• FFT or Strip charts


• Remote data collection


• Import data from LabPro or LabQuest


• Adding off-line interface

Additional Differences

• Logger Lite has a switch button that allows you to switch between degrees F and degrees C


• Logger Lite lacks some accessibility features found in Logger Pro.

Created by: aplank on November 16 2009
Last updated by: jhopkins on December 08 2009