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About Instrumental Analysis<\/h2>\n
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Instrumental Analysis<\/a> is our free application to collect, graph, and analyze data from select Vernier chemistry instruments<\/a>. You need to be running the latest version of the Chrome browser for full compatibility and functionality.<\/p>\n

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Launch Instrumental Analysis<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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. Connect your chemistry instrument to the USB port of the computer.<\/li>\n
  3. Launch Instrumental Analysis by going to instrumentalanalysis.app<\/a> on your Chrome browser.<\/li>\n
  4. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
  5. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
  6. From the instrumentalanalysis.app wants to pair<\/em> box, click or tap your chemistry instrument. Your sensor\u2019s ID is located near the barcode on the sensor label.<\/li>\n
  7. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
  8. 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<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    3. Click or tap \"\".<\/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 by going to instrumentalanalysis.app<\/a> on your Chrome browser.<\/li>\n
      4. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
      5. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
      6. From the instrumentalanalysis.app wants to pair<\/em> box, click or tap your chemistry instrument. Your sensor\u2019s ID is located near the barcode on the sensor label.<\/li>\n
      7. Click or tap \"\". The Bluetooth LED on the instrument will flash green when successfully connected.<\/li>\n
      8. 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<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        3. Click or tap \"\".<\/li>\n
        4. Select the appropriate experiment type for your instrument. Follow the software instructions to continue with data collection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Resources<\/h2>\n