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Hand Dynamometer
Grip strength and muscle fatigue
Hand Dynamometer
$124.00
Our strain-gauge based isometric Hand Dynamometer can be used to measure grip strength, pinch strength, and to perform muscle fatigue studies. Use the hand dynamometer with other sensors (e.g., EKG Sensor) to study muscular activity.
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Specifications
- Range: 0 to 600 N
- Resolution: 0.2159 N
- Safety range (maximum force without damage done to sensor): 0 to 850 N
- Power: 7 mA @ 5VDC
Experiments
High School (4 experiments)
College (4 experiments)
Requirements
Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.
LabQuest
| Interface | LabQuest App |
|---|---|
| LabQuest 3 | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support |
| LabQuest | Full support |
Computers
| Software | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis | Graphical Analysis (Web App) | Logger Pro (discontinued) | Logger Lite (discontinued) |
| LabQuest Mini | Full support | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support | Full support | Full support | Incompatible |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support 1 | Full support 1 | Partial support 2 | Full support 1 |
| Go!Link | Full support | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest | Full support | Full support | Full support | Full support |
| LabPro | Incompatible | Incompatible | Full support | Full support |
Compatibility Notes
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
- Bluetooth connection not compatible with macOS 11 and newer.
Chromebook
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis (Web App) |
| LabQuest Mini | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support 1 |
| Go!Link | Full support |
| LabQuest | Full support |
Compatibility Notes
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
iOS
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis | Graphical Analysis GW |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
Compatibility Notes
- iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
| Software | ||
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Graphical Analysis | Graphical Analysis GW |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support 1 | Full support 1 |
Compatibility Notes
- iOS and Androidâ„¢ 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 | Full support |
| Vernier myDAQ Adapter | Full support 1 |
| Go!Link | Full support |
| LabQuest Mini | Full support |
| LabQuest Stream | Full support |
| LabQuest 3 | Full support |
| LabQuest 2 | Full support |
| LabQuest | Full support |
Compatibility Notes
- You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
Texas Instruments
| Software | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | EasyData | DataMate | TI-84 SmartView | DataQuest | TI-Nspire Software |
| EasyLink | Full support 1 | Incompatible | Full support 2 | Full support | Full support 2 |
| CBL 2 | Full support 3 | Full support 3 4 | Incompatible | Incompatible | Incompatible |
| LabPro | Full support 3 | Full support 3 4 | Incompatible | Incompatible | Incompatible |
| TI-Nspire Lab Cradle | Incompatible | Incompatible | Incompatible | Full support | Full support |
Compatibility Notes
- Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
- Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
- CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
- DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.
What's Included
- Vernier Hand Dynamometer
Accessories
Support
Warranty
5-year limited warranty
See our warranty policy
Contact Us
- Recommended: Online Support
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Toll-free: 1-888-837-6437
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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.