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Get Instrumental Analysis<\/h2>\n
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Instrumental Analysis<\/a> is our free application to collect, graph, and analyze data from certain Vernier chemistry instruments<\/a>. If you don’t have Instrumental Analysis installed, please download and install it first.<\/p>\n

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Download for Windows<\/a><\/div>\n
Download for macOS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Instrumental Analysis in a Browser
<\/strong>If you cannot install software on your computer, you can use Instrumental Analysis in a Chrome or Edge browser. See instructions for Instrumental Analysis in a browser<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connect Your Chemistry Instrument Using USB<\/h2>\n
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  1. If you are using a Mini GC, connect it to AC power, and turn the instrument on.<\/li>\n
  2. Launch Instrumental Analysis.<\/li>\n
  3. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
  4. Connect your chemistry instrument to the USB port of the computer. The app will identify the instrument. <\/li>\n
  5. If you are using a Go Direct Mini GC, you can change the default sensor channels<\/a>.\n
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    1. Click or tap \"\" .<\/li>\n
    2. Select the sensor channels you want to use.<\/li>\n
    3. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. Select the appropriate experiment type for your instrument. Follow the software instructions to continue with data collection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Connect Your Chemistry Instrument Using Bluetooth\u00ae<\/h2>\n
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      1. Ensure your chemistry instrument is charged or connected to a power source.<\/li>\n
      2. Turn the instrument on (the Bluetooth LED will flash red).<\/li>\n
      3. Launch Instrumental Analysis.<\/li>\n
      4. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
      5. Choose your instrument from the list of discovered devices.\n