What happens when data collection is started remotely on LabQuest 2 using a Data Sharing app?

Summary

Learn about the differences in experience when using LabQuest 2 with Data Sharing apps.

Products affected

LabQuest 2, Vernier Data Share web app, Graphical Analysis (iPad)

Details

Remote start/stop of data collection

Starting data collection from a remote device causes LabQuest 2 to store the current run. On both LabQuest and connected mobile devices, the data will be stored in a new named run (i.e., Run 2). This is done to avoid unintentionally overwriting the original data. 

Display updates from Data Sharing source

Once you have manipulated a graph on a mobile device, the graph will no longer match the server. For example, you might collect another run, but the original graph is still displayed on the mobile device. The new runs are available in the y-axis drawer. This is intended to avoid a case where new data from LabQuest overwrites data analysis work performed by students on mobile devices.

To resume automatically updating the screen on your mobile device, refresh the browser page (Vernier Data Share) or reconnect to the LabQuest server (Graphical Analysis).