• Vernier Energy Sensor

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest

Interface	LabQuest App
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Computers

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Logger Pro	Logger Lite
LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support	Full support	Incompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support 1	Full support	Full support 1
Go!Link	Partial support 2	Partial support 2	Partial support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabPro (discontinued)	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.

Chromebook

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support 1
Go!Link	Partial support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.

iOS

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support	Partial support 1
LabQuest 3	Full support 2	Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support 2	Full support 2

Compatibility Notes

1. Requires manual setup of Resistance and Power data using calculated columns.
2. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Android

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support	Partial support 1
LabQuest 3	Full support 2	Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support 2	Full support 2

Compatibility Notes

1. Software cannot calculate resistance or power data.
2. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Arduino

	Software
Interface	Arduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface Shield	Full support

LabVIEW

	Software
Interface	NI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)	Full support
Vernier myDAQ Adapter	Full support 1
Go!Link	Partial support 2
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)	Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.

Texas Instruments

	Software
Interface	EasyData	DataMate	TI-84 SmartView	DataQuest	TI-Nspire Software
EasyLink	Partial support 1 2	Incompatible	Partial support 1 3	Partial support 1	Partial support 1 3
CBL 2 (discontinued)	Partial support 4 5	Partial support 4 5 6	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
LabPro (discontinued)	Partial support 4 5	Partial support 4 5 6	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible	Full support 7	Full support 7

Compatibility Notes

1. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.
2. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
3. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
4. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
5. Software cannot calculate resistance or power data.
6. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.
7. Requires manual setup of meter and data columns for resistance and power data

1. Connect the sensor to the interface (LabQuest Mini, LabQuest 2, etc.).
2. Start the appropriate data-collection software (Logger Pro, Logger Lite, LabQuest App) if not already running, and choose New from File menu.

See the following link for additional connection information:

www.vernier.com/start/ves-bta

WARNING: To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, do not connect the red or black leads to household power. This product is designed to measure low-voltage sources such as classroom-scale wind turbines and small solar panels. It should never be connected to an electrical outlet.

Zeroing the Sensor

Both Current and Voltage should be zeroed in the data-collection software prior to collecting data. To do this, disconnect the load and source and connect the two Load terminals with a wire. Zero the sensors in the software. Note: Any resistance value shown in the meter in the software is not meaningful when the current and voltage values are near zero.

Connecting Devices to the Energy Sensor

The Vernier Energy Sensor provides a pair of five-way binding posts, labeled Source, to connect the device that is generating power, such as a model wind turbine, solar panel, battery, power supply, or function generator. Another pair of binding post terminals, labeled Load, connect to the load. The load can be any electrical device that is meant to run on DC electricity at a voltage that matches the power source. Examples include the Vernier Variable Load (order code VES-VL), the Vernier Resistor Board (order code VES-RB), single component resistors, motors, or LEDs.

These terminals will accept standard banana plugs, alligator clips, or bare wires and provide a solid electrical connection.

Source input potential range	± 30 V
Source input current range	± 1000 mA
Linearity	Potential Sensor: 0.01% Current Sensor: 0.01%
13-bit resolution (using SensorDAQ)	Potential Sensor: 0.008 V Current Sensor: 0.26 mA
12-bit resolution (using LabPro, LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, TI-Nspire Lab Cradle)	Potential Sensor: 0.016 V Current Sensor: 0.52 mA
Input impedance	Potential Sensor: > 2 MΩ
Insertion resistance	Current Sensor: 0.1 Ω
Frequency response	Potential Sensor: –3dB @ 160 Hz Current Sensor: –3dB @ 160 Hz
Stored calibration (Potential Sensor)	slope: –12.526 V/V intercept: 31.315 V
Stored calibration (Current Sensor)	slope: –422.09 mA/V intercept: 1055.25 mA

The Vernier Energy Sensor has two BTA connectors: a Voltage connector and a Current connector. When both connectors are connected to a Vernier interface, the data-collection software automatically identifies the sensor and loads a data-collection setup. If you are using the recommended versions of Logger Pro, Logger Lite, or LabQuest App for data collection, this data-collection setup is loaded when both connectors are used. Calculated columns and meters for power, resistance, and energy are created in the file. If you are not using one of the other software titles listed in the Compatible Software section, the sensors will auto-ID as Current and Voltage (Potential) sensors. You will have to manually set up the calculated columns and meters for power, resistance, and energy.

If you connect only the Voltage connector or the Current connector, the Energy Sensor will function as a simple voltage or current sensor.

The Vernier Energy Sensor measures the potential across the load, as well as the current through the load.

Circuit diagram of how the Vernier Energy Sensor is wired internally

Do not wrap the cable tightly around the sensor for storage. Repeatedly doing so can irreparably damage the wires and is not covered under warranty.

For troubleshooting and FAQs, see www.vernier.com/til/3181

If you have watched the related product video(s), followed the troubleshooting steps, and are still having trouble with your Vernier Energy Sensor, contact Vernier Technical Support at support@vernier.com or call 888-837-6437. Support specialists will work with you to determine if the unit needs to be sent in for repair. At that time, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number will be issued and instructions will be communicated on how to return the unit for repair.

Item	Order Code
Vernier Variable Load	VES-VL
Vernier Resistor Board	VES-RB
KidWind Advanced Wind Experiment Kit	KW-AWX
KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit	KW-BWX
KidWind MINI Wind Turbine	KW-MWT
KidWind 2V/400mA Solar Panel	KW-SP2V

Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of shipment to the customer. This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use. This warranty covers educational institutions only.