{"id":7711,"date":"2020-06-25T11:42:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T18:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/?p=7711&preview=true&preview_id=7711"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:41:08","slug":"my-school-is-moving-to-ipad-will-the-probeware-i-already-own-work-with-an-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/til\/7711","title":{"rendered":"My school is moving to iPad. Will the probeware I already own work with an iPad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your school is moving to iPad, you may wonder what the most cost-effective path to use Vernier sensors would be. Each school is a bit different, so this guide is intended to help you navigate some of the most common questions.<\/p>\n

If you are starting from scratch, the answer is easy\u2014purchase Go Direct sensors<\/a>. These will connect directly to iPad by Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

If your school is like most, you probably already have at least some Vernier sensors. If so, and they are still in working order, you will have to decide whether you want to invest in new interfaces, such as LabQuest 3<\/a> (LABQ3<\/nobr>), that will allow your students to use existing sensors with iPads or start over with Go Direct sensors<\/a>. The number of existing sensors and their age are both important factors to consider in the decision. Additional information to help you decide is below.<\/p>\n

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Sensors<\/h3>\n

The biggest part of a school’s investment is usually in the sensors themselves. Good news\u2014most sensors manufactured after 2003 are iPad-compatible, as long as you have a LabQuest Stream<\/a> (LQ-STREAM<\/nobr>), LabQuest 2<\/a> (LABQ2<\/nobr>), or LabQuest 3<\/a> (LABQ3<\/nobr>) interface. Of these three interfaces, only the LabQuest\u00a03 is still available to purchase.<\/p>\n

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Sensor\/Connector Type<\/th>\nCompatible?<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nGo Direct sensors<\/a> connect to an iPad via wireless Bluetooth connection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nAnalog sensors with BTA connectors need to connect to the iPad using an interface with Bluetooth connectivity. These interfaces are no longer sold.
The sensors can also be used with Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nDigital sensors with BTD connectors need to connect to the iPad using an interface with BTD ports and Bluetooth connectivity. These interfaces are no longer sold. The sensors can also be used with Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nSensors with DIN, stereo, US phone, or other connectors, with the appropriate adapter, can only be used with Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nGo!Temp<\/a> (GO-TEMP<\/nobr>) is a USB-only sensor that can only be used with an iPad through Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nGo! Motion<\/a> (GO-MOT<\/nobr>) is a USB-only sensor that can only be used with an iPad through Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nGo Wireless Temp, Go Wireless pH, and Go Wireless Electrode Amplifier can be used with iPad running the Graphical Analysis GW<\/a> app for iPad rather than Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro. (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nGo Wireless®<\/sup> Heart Rate<\/a> (GW-HR<\/nobr>) and Go Wireless®<\/sup> Exercise Heart Rate<\/a> (GW-EHR<\/nobr>) are Bluetooth only sensors that are fully supported on iPad.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nUSB only Spectrometers and Mini-GC can only be used with an iPad through Data Sharing (see below). (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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Interfaces<\/h3>\n

Interfaces are used to connect wired (BTA or BTD) sensors to a device such as a iPad. In the case of LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3, it is the device itself.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Interface<\/th>\nCompatible?<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nGo! Link<\/a> (GO-LINK<\/nobr>) is not directly compatible. It can only be used with iPad through Data Sharing (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nLabPro<\/a> (LABPRO<\/nobr>) is not directly compatible. It can only be used with iPad though Data Sharing from Logger Pro<\/i> (see below). (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nGo Wireless Link can be used as a Bluetooth interface with iPad running Graphical Analysis GW<\/a> app rather than Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro. (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nLabQuest<\/a> (LABQ<\/nobr>) is not directly compatible. It can only be used with iPad though Data Sharing from Logger Pro<\/i> (see below). (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nLabQuest Stream<\/a> (LQ-STREAM<\/nobr>) can be used as a Bluetooth interface with iPad. (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nNot directly<\/td>\nLabQuest Mini<\/a> (LQ-MINI<\/nobr>) is not directly compatible. It can only be used with iPad though Data Sharing from Logger Pro<\/i> (see below).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\" <\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nLabQuest 2<\/a> (LABQ2<\/nobr>) connects to the iPad via WiFi and can broadcast data to multiple student iPad devices at the same time. See Data Sharing below. (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nLabQuest 3<\/a> (LABQ3<\/nobr>) connects to the iPad via WiFi and can broadcast data to multiple student iPad devices at the same time. See Data Sharing below.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Others<\/td>\nNo <\/td>\nWe made several other interfaces over the years, including ULIs, Serial Boxes, MPLIs and more. These older interfaces are not compatible with iPad. (Discontinued)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n
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Data Sharing<\/h3>\n

One of the most popular ways to use an iPad with older, wired sensors is to couple the iPad with a LabQuest 2, LabQuest 3, or a computer running Logger Pro<\/em> 3. The data are collected on one source device, then shared with multiple student iPad via WiFi. This is best explained in our short video at: https:\/\/www.vernier.com\/video\/data-sharing-with-labquest-2-overview\/<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

The subscription-based Graphical Analysis Pro<\/a> app has the ability to data share via an internet connection. The main difference from what is noted above is that the students you are data sharing with do not need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. For additional information, see:
How can I use Data Sharing in Graphical Analysis Pro for remote learning?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Software<\/h3>\n

A lot of people ask “Do you have Logger Pro<\/i> for iPad?<\/a>“. Since there was not a way to convert Mac or Windows software to iPadOS, we developed a suite of Analysis apps for use with iPad.<\/p>\n