{"id":3136,"date":"2016-06-10T20:48:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-11T03:48:07","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-09-11T17:34:31","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T00:34:31","slug":"3136","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/3136","title":{"rendered":"Go Wireless sensors &#8211; battery details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the battery for Go Wireless sensors.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Is there a way to tell the status of the battery?<br \/>\nA: See the below information for your specific application.<\/p>\n<p><b>Go Wireless app or Graphical Analysis (v2.0 or newer) for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch<\/b><br \/>\n1. Press the power button on Go Wireless sensor to turn it on. <i>The LED on the sensor will flash red.<\/i><br \/>\n2. Start the data-collection app. From the list of available sensors, tap the information icon associated with your sensor to see the battery information for your sensor.<br \/>\n<i>If you are using Graphical Analysis you must first tap Create Experiment and choose Wireless Sensors to view the list of available wireless sensors.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Go Wireless app or Graphical Analysis (v2.0 or newer) for Android<\/b><br \/>\n1. Press the power button on Go Wireless sensor to turn it on. <i>The sensor LED will flash red.<\/i><br \/>\n2. Start the data-collection app. Select your sensor from the list of available sensors. <i>The sensor LED will flash green.<\/i><br \/>\n3. Tap the sensor battery icon displayed in the action bar or select Battery Level from the overflow menu to see the battery status for the sensor.<\/p>\n<p><b>LabQuest 2 and LabQuest 3<br \/>\n<\/b>(some units require additional hardware, see <a href=\"\/til\/3085\/\">How do I know if my LabQuest will work with Go Direct Sensors and Go Wireless devices?<\/a>)<br \/>\n1. Press the power button on Go Wireless sensor to turn it on. <i>The sensor LED will flash red.<\/i><br \/>\n2. Select Wireless Device Setup &gt; Go Wireless from the Sensors menu.<br \/>\n3. Select your sensor from the list of available sensors and tap OK. <i>The sensor LED will flash green.<\/i><br \/>\n4. Tap the meter associated with the sensor and choose Go Wireless &gt; Sensor Info to see the battery status for the sensor.<\/p>\n<p>Q: How long can I collect data on a single charge of the battery?<br \/>\nA: Approximately 4 days while connected to a data-collection app sampling at 2 samples per second (green flashing LED). The sensor can be left on, broadcasting its reading for approximately 2 weeks (red flashing LED).<\/p>\n<p>Q: How long does it take to recharge the battery?<br \/>\nA: Approximately 2 hours from discharged to fully charged.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can I collect data while the battery is charging?<br \/>\nA: Yes, charging does not interfere with data collection.<\/p>\n<p>Q: How long does the battery last?<br \/>\nA: We expect the battery to last several years under typical use conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Is the battery replaceable?<br \/>\nA: Yes, you can replace the battery if needed. (See <a href=\"\/product\/go-wireless-100-mah-replacement-battery\/\">Go Wireless&reg; 100 mAh Replacement Battery<\/a> (<nobr>GW-BAT-100<\/nobr>) or <a href=\"\/product\/go-wireless-250-mah-replacement-battery\/\">Go Wireless&reg; 250 mAh Replacement Battery<\/a> (<nobr>GW-BAT-250<\/nobr>))<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can I turn the probe off to conserve battery power?<br \/>\nA: Yes, you put Go Wireless sensors in sleep mode by pressing and holding the button for more than 3 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>For additional sensor specifications, see:<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/til\/3121\/\">Go Wireless Temp Troubleshooting and FAQs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/til\/3272\/\">Go Wireless pH and Go Wireless Electrode Amplifier Troubleshooting and FAQs<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the battery for Go Wireless sensors. 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