SENSORS AND ACCESSORIES
Current Probes Current Probe
IMPROVED Digital Control Unit
High Current Sensor
ORDER CODE
D C P - B TA
ORDER CODE
DCU-BTD
ORDER CODE
H C S - B TA Use the Current Probe to measure currents in low-voltage AC and DC circuits. With a range of ±0.6 A, this probe is ideal for use in most battery and bulb circuits. Use multiple sensors to explore series and parallel circuits. It can also be used in electrochemistry experiments. RANGE: -0.6 to +0.6 A SENSE RESISTOR: 0.1 Ω RESOLUTION: 12-bit (LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, LabPro, Go!Link): 0.3 mA 10-bit (CBL, CBL 2, NXT Adapter): 1.25 mA
The High Current Sensor is used to measure current in the range of ±10 A. The sensor uses a Hall effect chip, so that it does not add a resistive element to your circuit. A metal shield over the Hall effect chip reduces the influence of external magnets. A replaceable fuse protects the equipment and circuit.
The Digital Control Unit (DCU), combined with new features in Logger Pro, makes control of electrical devices, such as buzzers, lights, motors, pumps, and relays, both straightforward and flexible. The DCU is a great way to introduce hands-on STEM and engineering projects. Included is a manual that contains • Project ideas using Logger Pro
RANGE SETTINGS: 10 A; maximum voltage input 40 V RESOLUTION: 12-bit resolution (LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, LabPro, Go!Link): 4.9 mA
• Explanations of how to write LabVIEW programs for the DCU and SensorDAQ or LabQuest • Wiring diagrams
Using a Digital Control Unit to control an automated light tracker
Current produced by a large solar panel vs. time
DCU Power Supply, ORDER CODE I P S Note: The Digital Control Unit does not work with LabQuest App but will work with LabQuest and Logger Pro 3.7, and newer.
Studying Ohm’s law using the Current Probe, Differential Voltage Probe, and the Vernier Circuit Board
GREAT WAYS TO USE THIS SENSOR! CHEMISTRY • Electroplating • Determining Avogadro’s number ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE • Solar energy: photovoltaic cells • Wind energy
PHYSICS • Ohm’s law • Series and parallel circuits • Electrical energy
GREAT WAYS TO USE THIS SENSOR! INNOVATIVE USES • Record currents from a solar panel • Record currents from popular hand-held generators
• Record current in do-it-yourself projects with larger current, such as wind generators
GREAT WAYS TO USE THIS SENSOR! ENGINEERING • Turn on motors or buzzers • Make an alarm system • Make a robot
• Create temperature-controlled environments • Moving displays • Flash lamps on LEDs
Go to www.vernier.com/probes for more on sensors-
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