Note: The SensorDAQ was discontinued in spring 2021. For alternatives to using the SensorDAQ, see What can I use instead of a SensorDAQ?.
SensorDAQ (SDAQ)
Specifications and User Guide
Troubleshooting
Why is my SensorD...
Electrical power is the product of Potential (Voltage) and Current. Readings may fluctuate because the wind coming out of the fan is fluctuating. This can also be caused by blades that do not spin smoothly or change shape as they spin. Additionally,...
Localize the problem by trying a second power supply. If the device works with a second supply, the first power supply is bad.
If the problem is with the power supply, it will need to be replaced. Power supplies can not be repaired.
How are your po...
Removing Broken Capillary Tubes from a Melt Station
Follow the steps below to remove a broken capillary tube from the Melt Station. Caution: Do not handle a broken capillary tube with your fingers. Wear safety glasses or safety goggles.
1. Turn off...
Yes, Eclipse Glasses (EC-GL50), are safe for viewing the sun. Their manufacturer, Rainbow Symphony, Inc., states the following on their website http://eclipseshades.com:
Eclipse Shades lenses are made of our exclusive scratch resistant optical densi...
By far, the most common problem with getting the SensorDAQ up and running has to do with the NI-DAQmx USB driver software.
Here are some tips for troubleshooting DAQmx, as well as some other issues that commonly present problems:
Did you insta...
First try the following:
1) Connect the sensor to a Vernier interface and the default readings in kPa are NOT around 101 kPa
AND
2) Connect the 20 mL syringe from the Accessories Kit to the sensor, move the plunger inward and the pressure reading...
Yes, the channels are identified by their primary wavelength - 615 nm, 525 nm, and 465 nm. The color of the traces on the graphs correspond to the colors that are detected:
615 nm - red
525 nm - green
465 nm - blue
Interestingly, the color of trace...
The Conductivity Probe (CON-BTA), as well as the Go Direct® Conductivity Probe (GDX-CON), electrode body is made of ABS plastic with a graphite electrode while the Platinum-Cell Conductivity Probe (CONPT-BTA), electrode body is made of epoxy with...
In order to calibrate a Conductivity Probe, or to confirm that a saved calibration is accurate, you should have a supply of standard solutions that cover the range of values you will be measuring. There are multiple ways to obtain these solutions:
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