MultiLab User Guide
MultiLab User Guide
Supporting:
MultiLogPRO, Nova5000
and USB Link Data Loggers
Fourier Systems
Twelfth Edition
First Print
March 2009
© 2009 Fourier Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this document in any
manner without the prior written consent of Fourier Systems Ltd. is strictly forbidden.
Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................................1
MultiLogPRO Overview ..........................................................................................................1
Nova5000 Overview ...............................................................................................................2
TriLink Overview .....................................................................................................................2
USB Link Overview.................................................................................................................3
User Guide Overview .............................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 MultiLogPRO .......................................................................................................4
1.1. General........................................................................................................................4
1.1.1. MultiLogPRO System Contents..........................................................................4
1.1.2. External Connections..........................................................................................5
1.1.3. Battery.................................................................................................................6
1.1.4. AC/DC Adaptor ...................................................................................................6
1.1.5. Automatic Shut-off ..............................................................................................7
1.2. Standalone Operation .................................................................................................7
1.2.1. Front Panel Layout .............................................................................................7
1.2.2. Input Modes ........................................................................................................8
1. Auto ID .....................................................................................................8
2. 8 Inputs ....................................................................................................8
1.2.3. Quick-Start..........................................................................................................8
1.2.4. Working with the MultiLogPRO Menus.............................................................11
1. Turning MultiLogPRO On and Off .........................................................11
2. Main Menu Display ................................................................................11
3. Menu Buttons.........................................................................................11
4. Menu Icons and Commands..................................................................12
1.2.5. Graphic Display ................................................................................................14
1. The Cursor .............................................................................................14
2. Zooming .................................................................................................14
1.2.6. Measuring Timing Events .................................................................................14
1. Stopwatch ..............................................................................................15
2. Time and Speed ....................................................................................16
3. Time, Speed and Acceleration ..............................................................17
1.2.7. Select Sensors Manually ..................................................................................18
1.2.8. Load the Last Setup..........................................................................................19
1.2.9. Configure Your MultiLogPRO ...........................................................................19
1. Input Mode .............................................................................................19
2. Clear Memory ........................................................................................20
3. DO2 Sensor Calibration .........................................................................20
4. Screen Contrast.....................................................................................20
5. Connect to a Computer or to a TI Calculator.........................................20
1.2.10. Internal Clock and Calendar .............................................................................20
1.2.11. Clear the Memory .............................................................................................21
1.2.12. Choose the Right Setup ...................................................................................21
1.2.13. Programming Rules and Limitations.................................................................22
1. Sampling Points .....................................................................................22
2. Sampling Rate .......................................................................................23
3. Continuous Sampling.............................................................................23
1.3. Sensor Calibration.....................................................................................................24
1.3.1. Hardware Offset Calibration .............................................................................24
1.3.2. MultiLogPRO Automatic Zero Calibration ........................................................24
1.3.3. pH Temperature Compensation .......................................................................25
1.3.4. DO2 Calibration .................................................................................................25
1.3.5. MultiLab Sensor Calibration .............................................................................25
1.3.6. Factory Calibration (No Calibration Required) .................................................25
Chapter 2 USB Link............................................................................................................26
2.1. General......................................................................................................................26
2.1.1. USB Link System Contents ..............................................................................26
2.1.2. External Connections........................................................................................26
2.1.3. Powering the USB Link.....................................................................................27
2.1.4. USB Link Memory.............................................................................................27
2.1.5. Input Modes ......................................................................................................28
1. Auto ID ...................................................................................................28
2. 8 Inputs ..................................................................................................28
2.1.6. Quick-Start........................................................................................................28
2.1.7. Updating USB Link Firmware ...........................................................................29
2.1.8. Choose the Right Setup ...................................................................................29
1. Sampling Rate .......................................................................................29
2. Sampling Points .....................................................................................30
2.1.9. Programming Rules and Limitations.................................................................31
1. Sampling Points .....................................................................................31
2. Maximum Sampling Rate.......................................................................31
3. Continuous Sampling.............................................................................31
2.2. Sensor Calibration.....................................................................................................32
2.2.1. Hardware Offset Calibration .............................................................................32
2.2.2. USB Link Automatic Zero Calibration ...............................................................32
2.2.3. pH Temperature Compensation .......................................................................33
2.2.4. DO2 Calibration .................................................................................................33
2.2.5. MultiLab Sensor Calibration .............................................................................33
2.2.6. Factory Calibration (No Calibration Required) .................................................33
Chapter 3 MultiLab Software..............................................................................................34
3.1. Installing the Software...............................................................................................34
3.1.1. System Requirements ......................................................................................34
1. Windows ................................................................................................34
2. Mac OS ..................................................................................................34
3.1.2. MultiLab Installation on Windows OS ...............................................................35
1. Installing MultiLab on Windows XP .......................................................35
2. Installing MultiLab on Vista Business ....................................................36
3.1.3. MultiLab Installation on Mac OS.......................................................................37
3.1.4. Installing USB Driver for MultiLogPRO and TriLink..........................................37
3.1.5. Installing USB Driver for USB Link ...................................................................38
3.1.6. Uninstalling MultiLab.........................................................................................39
3.1.7. Installing the USB Driver for Nova5000............................................................39
3.2. Overview ...................................................................................................................40
3.2.1. MultiLab On-screen Layout ..............................................................................40
3.2.2. MultiLab Window Layout ..................................................................................40
3.2.3. Working with Projects .......................................................................................41
3.3. Getting Started ..........................................................................................................41
3.3.1. Set up a Recording Session .............................................................................41
1. Prepare the MultiLogPRO......................................................................41
2. Prepare the USB Link ............................................................................41
3. Enable Video Recording ........................................................................41
4. Setup the MultiLogPRO/USB Link.........................................................42
5. Start Recording......................................................................................42
3.3.2. Data Recording Options ...................................................................................42
1. Single Measurement..............................................................................42
2. Replace..................................................................................................42
3. Add.........................................................................................................43
3.3.3. Manual Sampling ..............................................................................................43
3.3.4. Online Video .....................................................................................................43
1. Online Video ..........................................................................................43
2. Recording...............................................................................................43
3. Replaying an Experiment.......................................................................44
4. Video and Audio Properties ...................................................................44
3.3.5. Download Data from the MultiLogPRO ............................................................44
3.3.6. The Timer Module.............................................................................................45
1. Working with the Timer Module Wizard.................................................45
2. Measuring Methods ...............................................................................46
3. Time Schemes and Calculations ...........................................................48
3.3.7. Save Data .........................................................................................................50
3.3.8. Open a File .......................................................................................................50
3.3.9. Create a New Project........................................................................................50
3.3.10. Import Data .......................................................................................................50
3.3.11. Print...................................................................................................................51
1. Print a Graph..........................................................................................51
2. Print a Table...........................................................................................52
3.4. Viewing the Data .......................................................................................................53
3.4.1. Display Options.................................................................................................53
3.4.2. Graph Display ...................................................................................................53
1. Split Graph View ....................................................................................54
2. The Cursor .............................................................................................54
3. Zooming .................................................................................................55
4. Manual scaling.......................................................................................55
5. The Stretch/Compress Axis tool ............................................................56
6. Panning..................................................................................................56
7. Edit the Graph........................................................................................56
8. Format the Graph ..................................................................................57
9. Change the Graph’s Units and its Number Format ...............................57
10. Add Annotations to the Graph .............................................................58
11. Add a Graph to the Project ..................................................................59
3.4.3. The Table Display.............................................................................................59
1. Editing Data Values ...............................................................................59
2. Editing the Table ....................................................................................59
3. Formatting the Table..............................................................................60
4. Add a Table to the Project .....................................................................60
3.4.4. Meters ...............................................................................................................61
3.4.5. Data Map ..........................................................................................................61
1. Control the Display with the Data Map ..................................................61
2. Understanding Data Map Icons .............................................................62
3.4.6. Export Data to Excel .........................................................................................63
1. Export File Settings................................................................................63
3.4.7. Copy the Graph as a Picture ............................................................................63
3.5. Programming the Data Logger..................................................................................64
3.5.1. Setup.................................................................................................................64
1. Quick Setup ...........................................................................................64
2. Defining Sensor Properties....................................................................65
3. Setting the Zero Point of a Sensor ........................................................66
4. Presetting the Display............................................................................67
5. Presetting the Graph’s X-axis ................................................................67
6. Triggering...............................................................................................68
3.5.2. Start Recording.................................................................................................70
3.5.3. Stop Recording .................................................................................................70
3.5.4. Clear MultiLogPRO’s Memory ..........................................................................70
3.5.5. Edit MultiLogPRO’s Experiment Notes.............................................................70
3.5.6. Calibrating the Sensors ....................................................................................71
3.5.7. Define a Custom Sensor ..................................................................................71
3.5.8. Communication Setup ......................................................................................72
3.6. Analyzing the Data ....................................................................................................74
3.6.1. Reading Data Point Coordinates ......................................................................74
3.6.2. Reading the Difference between two Coordinate Values.................................74
3.6.3. Working with the Analysis Tools.......................................................................74
3.6.4. Smoothing.........................................................................................................74
3.6.5. Statistics............................................................................................................75
3.6.6. Most Common Analysis Functions ...................................................................75
1. Linear Fit ................................................................................................75
2. Derivative ...............................................................................................75
3. Integral ...................................................................................................76
3.6.7. The Analysis Wizard .........................................................................................76
1. Using the Analysis Wizard .....................................................................76
2. Curve Fit ................................................................................................76
3. Averaging...............................................................................................77
4. Functions ...............................................................................................78
5. Editing a Function ..................................................................................79
3.6.8. Available Analysis Tools ...................................................................................79
1. Curve Fit ................................................................................................79
2. Averaging...............................................................................................80
3. Functions ...............................................................................................80
3.6.9. Online Analysis .................................................................................................83
3.6.10. Manual Curve Fitting.........................................................................................85
3.7. Video Motion Analyzer ..............................................................................................86
3.7.1. Overview ...........................................................................................................86
3.7.2. Getting Started..................................................................................................86
1. Video Motion Analyzer Basics ...............................................................86
2. Saving a New Movie ..............................................................................87
3. Opening a Stored Movie ........................................................................87
4. Saving a Video Motion Analyzer Project ...............................................87
5. Opening a Video Motion Analyzer Project.............................................87
3.7.3. Capturing a New Movie ....................................................................................87
1. From a Device Attached to your Computer ...........................................87
2. From an External Source through a Video Board .................................88
3.7.4. Capturing Position and Time ............................................................................89
1. Scaling ...................................................................................................89
2. Set Coordinate System..........................................................................89
3. Set Step .................................................................................................91
4. Mark the Video.......................................................................................91
5. Changing the Colors of the Marker and the Axes .................................94
3.7.5. Analyzing the Data............................................................................................94
3.8. Workbook ..................................................................................................................95
3.8.1. Working with Workbook....................................................................................95
3.8.2. Opening a Worksheet.......................................................................................95
3.8.3. Create Your Own Worksheet............................................................................96
1. Create an HTML Document with Word..................................................96
2. Create a Configuration File....................................................................96
3.9. Special Tools.............................................................................................................98
3.9.1. Predicting ..........................................................................................................98
3.9.2. The Timing Wizard............................................................................................98
1. Overview ................................................................................................98
2. Working with the Timing Wizard ............................................................99
3. Measuring Methods .............................................................................100
4. Time Schemes and Calculations .........................................................102
5. Tips on using the Timing Wizard .........................................................105
3.9.3. Crop Tool ........................................................................................................106
1. To Trim all Data up to a Point ..............................................................106
2. To Trim all Data Outside a Selected Range ........................................106
3.9.4. Capture Tool ...................................................................................................106
1. Preparing the Capture Table ...............................................................107
2. Capturing Data.....................................................................................108
3. Displaying the Captured Data on the Graph .......................................108
3.10. Communicating with the Nova5000 ........................................................................109
3.11. Toolbar Buttons .......................................................................................................110
3.11.1. Main (Upper) Toolbar .....................................................................................110
3.11.2. Graph Toolbar.................................................................................................111
3.11.3. Table Toolbar..................................................................................................112
3.11.4. Video Motion Analyzer Toolbar ......................................................................112
3.11.5. Capture New Movie Toolbar...........................................................................113
Chapter 4 Working with a TI Calculator ...........................................................................114
4.1. Overview .................................................................................................................114
4.2. Installing the Software.............................................................................................114
4.3. Getting Started ........................................................................................................114
1. Prepare MultiLogPRO..........................................................................114
2. Run MultiLab on a TI Calculator ..........................................................115
3. Setup MultiLogPRO .............................................................................115
4. Start Recording....................................................................................116
5. View the Data.......................................................................................117
6. Downloading Data ...............................................................................117
4.4. The Graph Display ..................................................................................................117
1. The Cursor ...........................................................................................117
2. Zooming ...............................................................................................117
3. Rescaling .............................................................................................118
4. Auto Scaling.........................................................................................118
5. X – Axis Scaling ...................................................................................119
6. Y – Axis Scaling ...................................................................................119
7. Choosing the X–axis............................................................................120
4.5. Analyzing the Data ..................................................................................................120
1. Applying an Analysis Tool....................................................................120
2. Curve Fit ..............................................................................................121
3. User Curve Fit......................................................................................122
4. Statistics...............................................................................................122
5. Integral .................................................................................................123
4.6. Data Collection Modes ............................................................................................124
1. Log Data ..............................................................................................124
2. Time Graph ..........................................................................................125
3. Events with Entry .................................................................................125
4. Single Point..........................................................................................125
5. Selected Event.....................................................................................126
4.7. Conditioned Data Collection....................................................................................126
1. To Enable Triggering ...........................................................................126
2. To Disable the Triggering Condition ....................................................127
4.8. Calibrating the Sensors...........................................................................................127
1. To Calibrate a Sensor..........................................................................127
2. To Restore the Default Calibration Values ..........................................128
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................129
Index .........................................................................................................................144
Introduction
MultiLab is a comprehensive PC software program that supports the full range of
Fourier Systems data loggers. It provides everything you need in order to collect
data, display the data in graphs, meters and tables, analyze the data with
sophisticated analysis tools and even view online or recorded video movies of the
actual experiment.
MultiLab supports the following products:
• MultiLogPRO
• Nova5000
• TriLink
• USB Link
Note: If using MultiLab with TriLink, see the separate TriLink user guide available on
the Fourier Systems Download Center.
MultiLab includes four displays: Graph, Table, Video, and a navigation display called
the Data Map. You can view all four displays simultaneously or view any combination
of the four.
Unique video and audio features allow students to view online or recorded movies.
Using a Web cam, students can film their experiment process, while the experiment
data is displayed in graph, or meter format. Students can participate in e-learning
projects, since MultiLab allows them to produce complete multimedia lab reports with
real-time, synchronized annotated graphs and video.
Another useful feature is the Workbook tool. This gives students a step-by-step
preview of the Lab activity to be conducted, and then automatically configures the
MultiLab program and sets up the data logger so that the student can begin collecting
the data. You can open an existing Workbook or create a new one.
MultiLab also includes a Video Motion Analyzer module that enables you to capture
position and time from video movies and analyze the data with MultiLab’s analysis
tools.
MultiLogPRO Overview
The MultiLogPRO is a powerful standalone 12-bit data
logger with a clear LCD graphic display and a 128K internal
memory. Recorded data is displayed in the form of graphs,
tables, meters or digital displays, and can be analyzed with a
number of pre-programmed analysis functions.
The MultiLogPRO’s internal memory stores experiment
notes and instructions for carrying out the experiment, which
can be edited or expanded at any time. These features
enable MultiLogPRO to function independently from a
computer - a perfect solution for when there is a shortage of
computers in the laboratory.
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MultiLogPRO can record data from up to 8 sensors simultaneously; it is capable of
recording at rates of up to 21,000 samples per second, and of collecting up to
100,000 samples in its internal memory.
MultiLogPRO is very easy to use because all its functions are broken down into 8
icon menus, and its four buttons can browse every menu and execute any of the
commands. In addition, when a sensor is plugged in, the MultiLogPRO automatically
recognizes the type of sensor, and will record the data with the appropriate units.
A rechargeable battery powers the data logger, which shuts off automatically after 15
minutes have passed since the time of the last data recording, since the time the last
button was pressed, or since the time the last communication with the PC.
MultiLogPRO includes a built-in, easy to use, accurate Timer module that enables
the measuring of several types of timing events.
Together with the TI–83 Plus calculator, MultiLogPRO becomes a complete portable,
handheld data collection and analysis system.
The large variety of sensors with which MultiLogPRO is compatible makes the unit a
true digital Lab, which can measure scientific phenomena from the fields of Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and the environmental sciences.
Nova5000 Overview
The Nova5000 is a rugged, low cost student learning mobile
computer with a 7 inch touch screen and supported by the
Windows CE 5.0 platform. It also has the MultiLogPRO data
logger built in to the system, supporting the full range of
Fourier sensors. A special version of MultiLab for Windows
CE runs on the Nova5000. However, using the MultiLab for
PC software, you may communicate your Nova5000 to the PC
and extend the scaled-down MultiLab CE features to the full featured MultiLab for PC
edition.
For more information on the Nova5000 consult www.nova1to1.com and download
the Nova5000 user guide.
TriLink Overview
TriLink is a wireless data logger based on the MultiLogPRO
design, but integrating Bluetooth wireless technology.
TriLink is now able to communicate with all types of current
and future PALM, PC, Pocket PC and MAC models.
The TriLink carries all the same benefits of the
MultiLogPRO features wireless communication, 12-bit
resolution and 256K sample memory. The TriLink also
works with nearly all of the Fourier sensors.
TriLink can record data from up to 8 sensors simultaneously; it is capable of
recording at rates of up to 21,000 samples per second, and of collecting up to
100,000 samples in its internal memory.
For more information on the TriLink visit www.fourier-sys.com and download the
TriLink user guide.
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USB Link Overview
To enhance your student computing solutions, Fourier incorporates our science and
math legacy into our latest offering - the USB Link. We are presenting this together
with our broad curriculum, probeware and analysis software as a distinct science
solution. USB Link is a powerful, yet simple probe interface providing the key for a
science hands-on solution to accompany every student computer.
This simple plug-n-play unit is highly-functional with 4-input interface, connecting via
USB to the computer, in addition to automatic sensor recognition, fast sampling rate
and sample streaming of up to 10,000 samples per second. Users can connect to a
large selection of probeware available from Fourier. Firmware update via the
software is also possible.
Students using any Web camera, together with the USBLink and Fourier probes can
create multimedia science projects combining video, sound, text and samples of any
experiment activity. Complemented by the Fourier vast curriculum library, K-12
teachers and students can experiment in all subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Environmental Sciences and Math.
Introduction 3
Chapter 1
MultiLogPRO
This chapter will focus on the MultiLogPRO data collection device and includes
sections on:
• How to operate the MultiLogPRO keypad
• How to set up MultiLogPRO
• How to connect MultiLogPRO to your PC
1.1. General
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1.1.2. External Connections
1. Sensor
inputs
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2. PC USB
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3. PC serial ?
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4. Power input
(DC 9–12V)
1. Sensor Inputs
Sensor input/output (I/O) sockets are marked on the MultiLogPRO casing as I/O-1,
I/O-2, I/O-3 and I/O-4. These sockets are used to connect the sensors. Normally, all
four sockets can be used simultaneously.
To connect a sensor to the MultiLogPRO use one of the mini-din cables. Plug one
end of the cable into the data logger - arrow facing up, and the other end into the
sensor - arrow facing down.
If you are using one sensor only connect it to input 1. If you are using two sensors
connect them to inputs 1 and 2, and so on.
In order to connect more than 4 sensors at a time, use Fourier splitter cables (Part
Number DT011), which will enable the connection of up to 8 sensors simultaneously.
When a splitter cable is connected, it must be connected to the socket in the correct
numerical order (e.g. for 5 sensors, connect the splitter cable to I/O-1). One of the
two splitter cables is marked with arrows - that is the main input (the lower I/O
number), the second line is marked with the letter S (split) - indicating that it is the
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secondary input (the higher I/O number). Connect up to four input splitters to split the
MultiLogPRO’s inputs starting with I/O-4 (the splitters must be connected in order):
• I/O-4 splits into I/O-4 and I/O-8
• I/O-3 splits into I/O-3 and I/O-7
• I/O-2 splits into I/O-2 and I/O-6
• I/O-1 splits into I/O-1 and I/O-5
Note: Before connecting the mini-din cable to the data logger or the sensor
sockets, make sure that the mini-din plug is correctly positioned in front of the
socket. Connecting the cable in an awkward position might cause damage to the
cable pins.
1.1.3. Battery
MultiLogPRO is equipped with a 7.2V NiCad rechargeable battery. Before you first
start working with MultiLogPRO, charge the unit for 10 to 12 hours while it is turned
off. Battery life is approximately 24 hours between charges.
If the data logger’s main battery runs out, the internal 3V Lithium battery backs up
the memory, so no data will be lost.
Note: Before storing the data logger make sure you have unplugged all the sensors
and pressed the OFF key.
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1.1.5. Automatic Shut-off
MultiLogPRO shuts off automatically after 15 minutes have passed since the time of
the last data recording, the time the last button was pressed, or the time the last
communication was made with the PC.
LCD Display
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Backward
Enter/Run
Button
Button
On/Off Forward
Buttons Button
Escape/Stop
Button
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1.2.2. Input Modes
MultiLogPRO has two Input Modes. The default mode is Auto ID and the
MultiLogPRO is in this mode when turned on for the first time. When using more than
4 sensors, when using VERNIER sensors, or if you’ve defined your own sensor,
switch to the 8 inputs mode. Select the system configuration menu in the MAIN
MENU and choose the mode you want (see page 19).
MultiLogPRO saves the current mode selection and will open in that mode the next
time you turn it on.
1. Auto ID
Automatic sensor identification – just plug in the sensors and the MultiLogPRO
prepares itself to collect data from these sensors.
While in this mode you can work with up to 4 sensors simultaneously.
2. 8 Inputs
1.2.3. Quick-Start
Before you first use MultiLogPRO, charge the unit for 10 to 12 hours while it is turned
off.
1. Turn on MultiLogPRO
Press the on button . You will see the initialization screen. MultiLogPRO
performs a brief self-check and displays its status including battery level. At this point
you can load the last setup you used (see page 19). If you need a new setup wait
until you see the Main Menu screen:
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2. Plug in the Sensors
Start with the first input on the right. If MultiLogPRO is in Auto ID mode (the default
mode) it will display the setup menu and will identify the sensors you’ve plugged in.
In–1: Microphone
In–2: Light
In–3:
In–4:
→ RATE = 10/s
SAMPLES = 500
DISPLAY = numeric
Note: Sensors must be added successively, starting with input-1. If a single sensor is
used it must be connected to I/O-1. If two sensors are used in an experiment, they
must be connected to I/O-1 and I/O-2.
The arrow indicates that MultiLogPRO is ready to accept a new sampling rate.
If the MultiLogPRO is in 8 input mode, you have to select the sensors manually (see
page 14).
3. Select Rate
Use the Forward and Backward arrow buttons to select the desired
In–1: Microphone
In–2: Light
In–3:
In–4:
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4. Select Total Number of Samples
Use the Forward and Backward arrow buttons to select the number
In–1: Microphone
In–2: Light
In–3:
In–4:
5. Choose Display
Use the Forward and Backward arrow buttons to select the type of
In–1: Microphone
In–2: Light
In–3:
In–4:
SAMPLES = 200
DISPLAY = graphic
→ START = ( > ).
6. Start Recording
You can stop recording any time by pressing the Escape button .
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1.2.4. Working with the MultiLogPRO Menus
On Turn MultiLogPRO on
Note: Pressing OFF will not erase the sample memory. The data stored in the
memory will be kept for up to 10 years.
When turned on, MultiLogPRO opens with a system information window and then
displays the main menu:
MultiLogPRO has 9 menus. Use the Forward or Backward Arrow buttons to highlight
a menu and press the Enter button to select it. Then use the Arrow buttons to scan
the options. Press the Enter button to select an option. The MultiLogPRO
automatically executes the command.
3. Menu Buttons
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Escape
Return to the main menu or stop recording
(Stop)
Display – Select the way MultiLogPRO will display the data (at a
rate of up to 10 samples per second):
• Numeric - Displays the sensor values and the sample number
• Meter - Displays all active sensors in a bar meter display
along with their values
• Table - Displays the last 6 values of all the active sensors in a
table
• Graphic - Displays a graphic representation of the sampled
sensors
At rates higher then 10/s the MultiLogPRO will display the data in
a graph at the end of the logging period.
Start – Press the Forward arrow to start recording
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Notes Display experiment notes and instructions
DO2 – Press the Forward arrow button to enter the DO2 menu
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1.2.5. Graphic Display
MultiLogPRO will automatically use a graphic display in three cases:
• If the recording rate is 10/s or less and you selected Graphic Display in the setup
menu
• Once logging has ended for an experiment with a data recording rate of over 10/s
• When opening a stored recording
The graphic display is available for recordings with up to 4 sensors simultaneously.
1. The Cursor
Use the Cursor in Graphic Display mode to read data values or to zoom in to the
area around a selected point. The cursor is displayed automatically after logging has
ended, or when opening a stored recording.
2. Zooming
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To use the photogates together with other sensors operate MultiLogPRO as a data
logger and then analyze the photogates data with the aid of MultiLab's Timing Wizard
(see page 98).
_ _ _ _ _TIMING _ _ _ _ _
1. Stopwatch
_ _ _ _ _TIMING _ _ _ _ _
→ Mode: Stopwatch
Measure: _ _ _
Card width: _ _ _
Gates distance: _ _ _
Start ( > )
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5. Press Escape to exit the stopwatch mode and return to the
timing menu
In this mode MultiLogPRO measures time and speed either in one gate or between
gates.
_ _ _ _ _TIMING _ _ _ _ _
Press Enter to select this mode. The arrow moves to the Measure row.
Use the Forward and Backward arrow buttons to select In1 if you want to
measure time and speed in one gate or In1 → In2 if you want to measure time and
speed between two gates.
Time and speed at one gate Time and speed between gates
MultiLogPRO measures the time MultiLogPRO measures the time
between blocking and unblocking the between blocking the photogate at input
photogate at input 1 1 and blocking the photogate at input 2
Time and speed at one gate Time and speed between gates
1. Press Enter , then use the arrow 1. Press Enter twice, then use the
buttons to select the card (the body
that blocks the gate) width in mm Forward arrow button to select
between 0 to 59mm the distance between the photogates
in cm between 0 to 99cm
2. Press Enter twice, then use the 2. Press Enter , then use the
Forward arrow button to enter to Forward arrow button to enter to
a timing standby mode a timing standby mode
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3. Timing begins each time a body 3. Timing begins each time a body
blocks the photogate and ends when enters the first photogate (input 1)
unblocking the photogate. and ends when leaving the second
MultiLogPRO then displays the photogate (input 2). MultiLogPRO
elapsed time between entering and then displays the elapsed time
leaving the gate and the speed of the between entering the gates and the
body body's average velocity
4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll 4. Use the arrow buttons to scroll
between the time and speed results between the time and speed results
In this mode MultiLogPRO measures the crossing time at the first gate, the time it
takes the body to move from one gate to the second gate and the crossing time at
the second gate and returns the time between gates, the average speed and the
average acceleration.
_ _ _ _ _TIMING _ _ _ _ _
1. Press Enter twice, then use the arrow buttons to select the card
(the body that blocks the gate) width in mm between 0 to 59mm
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1.2.7. Select Sensors Manually
You must be in 8 input mode to be able to select the sensors manually (see page 8).
1. In the Main Menu screen, use the arrow buttons to select the setup
menu icon .
→ In–1: Empty
In–2: Empty
In–3: Empty
In–4: Empty
RATE = 10/s
SAMPLES = 500
DISPLAY = numeric
the sensor in input 1 and then press the Enter button . The
arrow indicator will move to the second input.
4. Repeat this procedure with all the sensors you plugged in.
5. After the fourth sensor has been selected, the screen will list the
next 4 sensors:
→ In–5: Empty
In–6: Empty
In–7: Empty
In–8: Empty
RATE = 10/s
SAMPLES = 500
DISPLAY = numeric
You can press the Enter button in the last input if you want to go back to the first
input.
6. When you’ve finished selecting the sensors press the Escape
button . The arrow indicator will point to the Rate command and
you must complete the setup, as detailed in section 1.2.3.
Note: When you turn the MultiLogPRO off it will save the setup for the next session.
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1.2.8. Load the Last Setup
When you turn MultiLogPRO on, once the self testing has been completed, it will
display:
___INITIALIZATION___
Init. Display
Init. ADC
Init. RAM
Batt. 99%
In the MAIN MENU screen, select the System configuration icon to display the
configuration screen. The default configuration is:
Use the Forward and Backward arrows to select the mode and
then press the Enter button to move to the next item. You can press the
Escape button to leave the configuration menu at any time, saving the new
changes you made. Press Enter button in the last item (Contrast) if you want to go
back to the first item (Input Mode).
1. Input Mode
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2. Clear Memory
Press the Forward arrow button if you want to delete all previous data files
from the MultiLogPRO.
If you need to calibrate a DO2 sensor press the Forward arrow button to
enter the DO2 calibration screen:
Salinity: 0 ppt
Use the arrow buttons to select between 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 ppt and
press the Enter button to confirm and move to calibrate altitude.
Use the arrow buttons to select between 0, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 and
3500 ft and press the Enter button to confirm.
MultiLogPRO will display the calculated upper limit of the calibrated range and will
exit the DO2 calibration screen.
The new calibration parameters will be saved until the next time you change them.
4. Screen Contrast
The internal clock is set the first time you use the Setup command from the MultiLab
software to program the MultiLogPRO. The clock is automatically updated to the
PC’s time and date whenever you connect your MultiLogPRO to a PC and perform
Setup in MultiLab.
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When you shut off the MultiLogPRO, the internal clock and calendar is not saved. To
restore the clock and calendar, you must reconnect the MultiLogPRO to the PC and
Setup the logger again.
→ In–1: Microphone
In–2: Light
In–3: Empty
In–4: Empty
SAMPLES = 200
DISPLAY = graphic
Mem full, clear = ( > )
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Manual sampling - use this mode for:
• Recordings or measurements that are not related to time.
• Situations in which you have to stop recording data after each sample
obtained, in order to change your location, or any other logging
parameter (Note: During the experiment no changes can be made to
the MultiLogPRO’s configuration).
To start an experiment using manual data logging, set the RATE to manual and
press the Enter button once to start the data recording, then press the
Enter button each time you want to collect a sample.
You can also perform manual logging via MultiLab (see page 43).
2. Sampling Points - After you have chosen the sampling rate, choosing the
number of points will determine the logging period: Samples / Rate = Logging
time. You can also choose the duration of an experiment first, and then
calculate the number of samples: Samples = Logging time × Rate.
Continuous
In the Continuous mode, MultiLogPRO does not save data, and can continue logging
indefinitely.
If MultiLogPRO is connected to the PC and the MultiLab software is running, the data
is automatically saved to the computer and displayed in a real-time graph.
To operate in Continuous mode select RATE equal to or less than 100/s and
SAMPLES = Continuous.
You can also select Continuous mode directly from the MultiLab software.
Note: MultiLogPRO must be set to a display mode other than graphic in order to
enable the Continuous mode.
1. Sampling Points
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2. Sampling Rate
3. Continuous Sampling
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1.3. Sensor Calibration
In this chapter you will learn how to increase the MultiLogPRO system accuracy
using calibration. Most of the sensors are linear, i.e. the output level of each sensor
changes according to the equation:
Y = aX + b
Where:
Y - Output of the sensor (voltage level changing from 0 to 5V)
X - Sensor input
a - Sensor gain
b - Sensor offset
The calibration process allows us to control the offset, and in some cases even the
gain, of a sensor. The MultiLogPRO system offers four types of calibration:
• Hardware offset calibration
• MultiLogPRO automatic zero calibration
• MultiLab Sensor calibration
• Factory calibration (no manual calibration required)
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1.3.3. pH Temperature Compensation
To compensate a pH sensor for temperature changes, plug the temperature sensor
into Input 1, and the pH sensor in Input 2. MultiLogPRO will then display the
compensated pH value.
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Chapter 2
USB Link
The USB Link is a 4-input sensor interface, able to accept the full range of Fourier
sensors as well as certain Vernier sensors. It connects to and is powered by the PC
via a mini USB cable and features data logging capabilities based on the
MultiLogPRO design. The USB Link doesn’t have a LCD screen and doesn’t require
external AC power source or batteries. It is a sensor interface only, so doesn’t
require onboard memory.
This chapter will focus on the USB Link data collection device and includes sections
on:
• How to set up USB Link
• How to connect USB Link to your PC
• How to connect sensor to the USB Link
• How to upgrade USB Link firmware
2.1. General
1. Sensor
Inputs 1. Sensor
Inputs
2. Mini
USB port
Note: Before connecting the mini-din cable to the data logger or the sensor
sockets, make sure that the mini-din plug is correctly positioned in front of the
socket. Connecting the cable in an awkward position might cause damage to the
cable pins.
1. Auto ID
Automatic sensor identification – just plug in the sensors and the USB Link prepares
itself to collect data from these sensors.
While in this mode you can work with up to four sensors simultaneously.
2. 8 Inputs
When Auto ID is disabled, the USB Link is able to collect data from up to eight
sensors simultaneously. Connect up to four input splitters (Part Number DT011) to
multiply the USB Link’s inputs starting with I/O-4 (the splitters must be connected in
order):
• I/O-4 splits into I/O-4 and I/O-8
• I/O-3 splits into I/O-3 and I/O-7
• I/O-2 splits into I/O-2 and I/O-6
• I/O-1 splits into I/O-1 and I/O-5
In the splitter cable, one of the two wires is marked with arrows - that is the main
input (the lower I/O number). The second wire is marked with the letter S (split) -
indicating that it is the secondary input (the higher I/O number).
In 8 Inputs mode there is no automatic sensor identification. Select the sensors
manually either from the Setup menu in the MultiLab software (see section 3.5.1 on
page 64).
Use this mode if you want to work with more than four sensors or if you are using
sensors from other vendors such as Vernier.
2.1.6. Quick-Start
To run the USB Link logger follow these simple steps once the MultiLab software and
USB Link USB driver have been installed.
1. Connect the mini USB cable to the USB Link USB port, and to the
PC USB port.
2. Connect sensors to USB Link sensor interface, starting with I/O-1.
3. Launch MultiLab software. USB Link will be automatically detected.
4. Default Input Mode is Auto ID so sensors should also be
automatically detected (unless you have connected sensors that
must be manually selected).
2. Save the firmware file to the MultiLab directory on your PC. The file
must reside here before you launch MultiLab otherwise an error
message will be displayed stating that the file wasn’t found.
3. Connect the USB Link to the PC and launch MultiLab.
4. In the MultiLab main menu, go to Logger > Firmware Update. Follow
the on-screen instructions to disconnect and connect the USB Link
USB cable in order to launch the firmware update process.
1. Sampling Rate
The sampling rate should be determined by the frequency of the phenomenon being
sampled. If the phenomenon is periodic, sample at a rate of at least twice the
expected frequency. For example, sound recordings should be sampled at the
highest sampling rate possible on the USB Link – 10,000/sec, but changes in room
Manual sampling
Use this mode for:
• Recordings or measurements that are not related to time.
• Situations in which you have to stop recording data after each sample
obtained, in order to change your location, or any other logging
parameter.
Note: During the experiment no changes can be made to the USB Link’s
configuration.
2. Sampling Points
After you have chosen the sampling rate, choosing the number of points will
determine the logging period: Samples / Rate = Logging time.
You can also choose the duration of an experiment first, and then calculate the
number of samples: Samples = Logging time × Rate.
Continuous
In Continuous mode, USB Link will continue to record data for an unlimited period of
time. The logger can continue logging indefinitely. Its only limitation is the size of the
PC memory where the data is stored.
The data is displayed in a real-time graph.
To operate in Continuous mode, when configuring USB Link in MultiLab, select
Recording Time = Continuous.
1. Sampling Points
Increasing the number of active inputs limits the number of sampling points one can
choose.
The maximum sampling rate depends on the number of sensors in use. See the
table below:
3. Continuous Sampling
There is no limit to the sampling rate of the USB Link when running in Continuous
sampling mode.
Salinity (ppt)
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
0 8.26 8.03 7.81 7.59 7.38 7.17 6.97 6.77
1. Windows
Software
• Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP or Vista
Note: USB Link data logger is supported by MultiLab running on Windows XP and
Vista only
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Hardware
• Pentium II 600 MHz or higher (Pentium 4, 1.6 GHz or higher is needed for
video motion analysis recordings)
• 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 10 MB available disk space for the MultiLab application (50 MB to install the
supporting applications)
• Free serial or USB port
• To work with the video window your system should be equipped with a video
camera, a free USB port and a compatible camera driver (installation includes
camera driver for the supplied Web camera)
• To be able to record and play voice comments your system should be
equipped with a sound card, a microphone and a speaker
2. Mac OS
Software
• Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X
• Web browser
Hardware
• PowerPC Macintosh G3 300 MHz or higher
• 64 MB RAM
• 15 MB available disk space
• USB port
• Recommended requirements for video recordings:
PowerPC G4 processor, 500 MHZ or higher, 256 MB RAM, 15 MB free disk
space, USB port, camera
• To be able to record and play voice comments your system should be equipped
with a microphone
Note: Web cams provided by Fourier Systems are not supported by Windows Vista.
On pre-Windows XP systems
3. Insert the MultiLab installation CD into your CD drive.
4. Connect your data logger to a USB port on your PC and turn the data logger on.
Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
5. Select Specify the location of the driver, and then click Next.
6. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then check the Removable
Media checkbox, and then click Next. Windows will automatically detect and
copy the necessary files to your system.
7. Click Finish. Windows will open the Found New Hardware Wizard for the
second time.
8. Click Next to complete the installation. Windows will automatically install the
necessary components on your system.
9. Click Finish.
On Windows XP
1. Connect your data logger to a USB port on your PC and turn the data logger on.
Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the Found New
Hardware Wizard.
2. Select the No, not this time to prevent Windows from searching for software on
the Internet, then click Next.
3. Select the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
4. Select the option to search manually for the driver, and select the checkbox
Include this location in the search. Browse to the location of the USB driver,
either on your MultiLab CD or on your PC hard disk. The name of the driver folder
is: Logger USB Driver, and it resides in the Drivers folder in the MultiLab setup
directory.
5. Once you have located the driver folder, click Next. The driver will be installed on
the PC.
6. Click Finish. Windows will open the Found New Hardware Wizard for the
second time.
7. Click Next to complete the installation. Windows will automatically install the
necessary components on your system.
8. Click Finish. The logger is ready to use and will now be detected by the PC.
On Windows Vista Business
1. Connect your data logger to a USB port on your PC and turn the data logger on.
2. Windows will not automatically detect the new hardware. From the Start menu,
select Computer, and then click System Properties in the upper menu bar. In
the System window, select Device Manager from the Task list on the left of the
window.
3. In the Device Manager, locate the Other devices tree and right click on the USB
Serial Port item. Select the Update Driver Software menu item.
4. Select the Browse my computer for driver software, and click Next.
Note: USB driver for USB Link is supported by Windows XP and Vista only
On Windows XP
1. Connect the mini USB cable to your USB Link and connect the cable to a USB
port on your PC. Windows will automatically detect the new device and open the
Found New Hardware Wizard.
2. Select the option No, not this time to prevent Windows from searching for
software on the Internet, then click Next.
3. Select the option Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
4. Select the option to search manually for the driver, and select the checkbox
Include this location in the search. Browse to the location of the USB Link USB
driver, either on your MultiLab CD or on your PC hard disk. The name of the
driver folder is: USBLink Driver, and it resides in the Drivers folder in the
MultiLab setup directory.
5. Once you have located the driver folder, click Next. The driver will be installed on
the PC. You may be asked to verify the author of the driver software. Choose the
option to authorize and install the driver.
6. Click Finish once the driver has been successfully installed. The USB Link is
now ready to use. When the device is detected by the PC the USB Link LED will
indicate.
On Windows Vista Business
1. Connect the mini USB cable to your USB Link and connect the cable to a USB
port on your PC.
2. Windows will not automatically detect the new hardware. From the Start menu,
select Computer, and then click System Properties in the upper menu bar. In
the System window, select Device Manager from the Task list on the left of the
window.
3. In the Device Manager, locate the Other devices tree and right click on the USB
Link item. Select the Update Driver Software menu item.
4. Select the Browse my computer for driver software, and click Next.
5. Browse to the location of the USB Link USB driver, either on your MultiLab CD or
on your PC hard disk. The name of the driver folder is: USBLink Driver, and it
resides in the Drivers folder in the MultiLab setup directory.
6. Once you have located the driver folder, click Next. The driver will be installed on
the PC. You may be asked to verify the author of the driver software. Choose the
option to authorize and install the driver.
7. Click Close once the driver has been successfully installed. The USB Link is now
ready to use. When the device is detected by the PC the USB Link LED will
indicate.
Note: Uninstalling MultiLab removes program files only. Project files and worksheets
you created or modified in MultiLab will remain on your system and there is no need
to create backups.
To uninstall the software on Windows XP:
1. From the Start menu select Settings then click Control Panel.
2. Double click Add or Remove Programs.
3. Select MultiLab from the list of programs.
4. Click Remove.
5. In the following dialog box, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove MultiLab.
6. When uninstall is complete you will be prompted to restart the computer. Select
Yes.
To uninstall the software on Windows Vista Business:
1. From the Start menu select Control Panel.
2. Select Programs > Uninstall a program.
3. Select MultiLab from the list of programs and click Uninstall from the top of the
window.
4. In the following dialog box, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove MultiLab.
You will need to install the Nova5000 driver in order for MultiLab for PC to
communicate with the Nova5000 data logger via a USB port.
You will need to install the Nova5000 drivers from the Nova5000 software CD or from
the MultiLab Installation CD.
On Windows XP
1. Connect the Nova5000 to a USB port on your PC and turn the unit on. Windows
will automatically detect the new device and open the Found New Hardware
Wizard.
2. Select No, not this time to prevent Windows from searching for software on the
Internet, then click Next.
3. Select the Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) option. Click Next.
4. Select the Include this location in the search option and browse to the Nova
Drivers folder in the MultiLab software folder, either on your Nova5000 CD or
MultiLab installation CD. Windows will automatically detect and copy the
necessary files to your system. Click Finish.
Note: USB driver for the Nova5000 is not supported on Vista OS.
Data map
Information bar
Table toolbar
Graph toolbar
Figure 7: MultiLab window layout
Note: Do not plug in the PC camera before you have installed the camera driver (see
page 35 for installation instructions).
To display the video window and enable online video and video recording:
1. Connect the camera to the PC
Note: When you plug in the supplied Web camera for the first time Windows will
automatically detect the new device and open the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions. When asked, select the Install software
automatically option (there is no need to insert the installation CD).
Windows will automatically detect and install the necessary software
5. Start Recording
on the down arrow next to the Run button , and select one of the following:
1. Single Measurement
MultiLab will open a new project file every time you start a new recording session.
2. Replace
MultiLab will display the new data set in place of the old one. The project’s old data
sets will still be available in the same project file. They will be listed in the Data Map
and you can add them to the display at any time.
MultiLab will add the new data set to the graph in addition to the old ones.
Note: A maximum of eight data sets can be displayed on the graph at the same time.
To start an experiment using manual data logging, set the rate to manual and click
Run once to start the data recording, and then press the Enter button each time
you want to collect a sample.
You can also perform manual logging via MultiLogPRO (see page 21).
1. Online Video
The online video will start playing when you open the Video window. Click Video
on the main toolbar to display the video window and enable video (see page
41).
2. Recording
3. Replaying an Experiment
To simultaneously replay the video and the data graphing process of a saved file:
1. Open the file (see page 50).
2. Display the data on the graph (see page 61).
3. Click Replay .
To set the video properties click Video on the menu bar, then click Video properties
to open the video properties dialog box:
and click Download on the toolbar. This will initiate the Post-Experiment Data
Transfer communication mode. Once the transfer is complete, the data will be
displayed automatically in the graph window and in the table window. If there are
several experiments stored in the MultiLogPRO, the first download will bring up the
most recent experiment; the second download will bring up the earliest file, the third
download will bring up the second earliest file, and so on.
To download a particular experiment, choose Selective Download from the Logger
menu, then select the experiment’s number in the Download dialog box.
Click Cancel in the Download progress window at any time to stop downloading the
data.
Note: There is no download function for the USB Link as it doesn’t have onboard
memory. All data is recorded directly into the MultiLab software.
3. Click Logger on the menu bar, and then click Timer Module
Wizard to open the Timer module wizard:
2. Measuring Methods
The Timing Wizard offers you various methods of analyzing the different
measurements. In some measurements you will be asked to enter the dimension of
the moving body, or the distance between the two photogates to allow for the
calculation of velocity and acceleration.
The methods depend on the selected measurement:
• At one gate
Measures the time it takes the
body to cross the photogate
(between blocking and
unblocking the infrared beam)
• Between gates
Measures the time it takes the
body to move from one
photogate to the second
photogate (between blocking
the first and blocking the
second infrared beams)
Velocity
• At one gate
Measures the time it takes the
body to cross the photogate
(between blocking and
unblocking the infrared beam)
and returns the velocity.
You should enter the body’s
width in mm
• Between gates
Measures the time it takes the
body to move from one
photogate to the second
photogate (between blocking
the first and blocking the
second infrared beams) and
returns the average velocity.
You should enter the distance
between gates in cm.
Acceleration
• Between gates
Time measurements
At one gate
t2
t1
Result: Δt = t 2 − t 1
Between gates
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
Result: Δt = t 3 − t1
Velocity
At one gate
Required parameters: w – The body’s width
w
Result: v= ; Δt = t 2 − t1
Δt
Between gates
Required parameters: L – The distance between gates
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
L
Result: v= ; Δt = t 3 − t1
Δt
Acceleration
Between gates
Required parameters: w – The body’s width
Δt
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
Click Save on the main toolbar to save your project. This will save all the data
sets, graphs, tables and video movies under one project file.
Saving the project will also save any special formatting and scaling you did.
If you made any changes to a previously saved project, click Save to update the
saved file or select Save as… from the file menu to save it under another name.
Note: To delete a specific data set, graph or table from the project, use the Data Map
(see page 61).
To remove unwanted data from a specific data set, apply the crop tool (see page 98).
4. Click Open.
Tips:
To create a text file in a spreadsheet:
1. Open a new spreadsheet.
2. Enter your data according to the following rules:
b) The first column should be the time. The time interval between
successive rows must match the time intervals accepted by
MultiLab. You can export MultiLab files to Excel to learn about
these time formats.
See for example the table below:
6. Click Save.
To import files that were previously exported from MultiLab open MultiLab and import
the file as described above as they are already in CSV format.
3.3.11. Print
1. Print a Graph
2. Check the checkbox next to any window you’d like to include in the
view.
3. Click the window display type you want.
4. Click OK.
In addition to these sections, you have the option to display an on-screen meter for
each of the sensors (see page 61).
Click Graph to display or hide the graph. The default graph display is the data
set or sets plotted vs. time, but you can change the X-axis to represent any of the
individual data sets (see page 56).
The graph usually displays all the data sets of a given recording, but you can use the
Data Map to remove one or more of the sets from the graph (see page 61).
In order to keep the graph clear and simple, only two Y-axes are shown on the graph
at once. If there are three curves in the graph, one of the Y-axes is hidden. To make
this axis visible, select the corresponding plot with the cursor (see section 2 below).
You can identify the Y-axis by its color, which matches the plot color.
MultiLab enables you to display your data in two separate graphs within the graph
window.
2. Click Edit graph on the graph toolbar to open the Edit graph
dialog box.
3. Choose which data sets to display on each of the graphs (or use the
Data Map to do so – see page 61).
2. The Cursor
Double click on an individual data point or click 1st Cursor on the graph toolbar.
You can drag the cursor with the mouse onto any other point on the plot, or onto a
different plot. For finer cursor movements use the forward and backward keys on the
keyboard.
The coordinate values of the selected point will appear in the information bar at the
bottom of the graph window.
Double click again anywhere on the graph area or click 2nd Cursor on the graph
toolbar.
The information bar will now display the difference between the two coordinate
values. If the x-axis is time 1/dt will also be displayed.
3. Zooming
Click Zoom to selection on the graph toolbar and drag the cursor diagonally to
select the area you want to magnify. Release the mouse button to zoom in to the
selected area.
Click Zoom to selection a second time to disable the zoom tool.
Autoscale
Click Autoscale on the graph toolbar to view the full data display, or double click
on an axis to auto scale that axis alone.
4. Manual scaling
2. Select the Scale tab, and choose the axis you want to scale in the
Select axis drop down menu.
Move the cursor onto one of the graph axes. The cursor icon changes to the double
arrow symbol (↔), indicating that you can stretch or compress the axis scale. Drag
the cursor to the desired location. Repeat the procedure for the other axis if
necessary.
Double click on the axis to restore auto scaling.
6. Panning
Use the pan tool after zooming in to see any part of the graph that is outside the
zoomed area.
To do this, click Pan on the graph toolbar, then click anywhere on the graph and
drag the mouse to view another area.
Click Pan a second time to disable the Pan tool.
Use the Edit graph dialog box to select which data sets to display on the graph’s
Y-axis and to change the X-axis from time, to one of the data sets.
1. Click Edit graph on the graph toolbar to open the Edit graph
dialog box:
6. Type the title of the graph in the Graph title edit box (optional).
7. Click OK.
You can change the data line’s color, style and width. You can also add markers that
represent the data points on the graph and format their style and color.
The color of the Y-axis matches the corresponding plot’s color and will automatically
change with any change made to the color of the corresponding plot.
4. Click OK.
5. To restore the default formatting, click Restore default.
2. Select the Units tab, and then select the plot or axis you want to
format in the select plot drop list.
3. Choose the prefix option you want.
4. Select the desired number of decimal places.
5. To display numbers in scientific format, check the Scientific check
box.
6. Click OK.
To edit an annotation:
1. Place a cursor on the point to which the annotation is connected.
2. Click Graph on the menu bar, and then click Edit annotation.
To delete an annotation:
1. Place a cursor on the point to which the annotation is connected.
MultiLab displays new data in the graph window every time you start a new
recording. You can always display previous data using the Edit graph dialog box or
by double-clicking on the data’s icon in the Data Map. If you want to save a graph
that you created to your project, or to update a saved graph with changes you made,
use the Add to project tool:
You can change the value of any data point. When any value is changed, MultiLab
automatically creates a copy of the data set and leaves the original data unchanged.
To do this:
1. Select a data cell by clicking on it.
2. Type in the new value.
3. Press Enter on the keyboard to accept (you can also press Tab or
the arrow keys to accept and move to the next cell).
Click Edit table on the table toolbar to open the Edit table dialog
box:
2. Click Add.
To remove columns from the table:
1. Select one or more of the data sets from the Current Columns list.
2. Click Remove.
3. Click OK.
2. Select the Units tab, and then select the plot you want to format
from the select plot drop list.
3. Choose the prefix option you want.
4. Select the desired number of decimal places.
6. Click OK.
MultiLab displays new data in the table window every time you start a new recording.
You can always display previously recorded data using the Edit table dialog. If you
want to save a table that you created to your project, or to update a saved table with
changes you made, use the Add to project tool:
The items in the Data Map are sorted into three main categories:
• Data sets (including analysis functions)
• Saved graphs
• Saved tables
Double click on a category to bring up the full list. Double click a second time to
collapse the list. You can also use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs next to the icons
to expand or collapse the categories.
The Data sets list expands to sub-categories of experiments and functions. To
display the complete list of measurements, or the complete list of analysis functions
performed on the measurements for any individual experiment, double click the
experiment’s icon or click the plus sign (+) next to it.
To collapse a list under an individual experiment, double click the experiment’s icon
or click the minus sign (-) next to it.
To display a data set or a saved graph in the graph window, or to display a table in
the table window, double click its icon. Double click a second time to remove it.
Click Export to Excel on the graph toolbar to export the displayed data to Excel.
You will be given the option of saving the data in a specific location, and then
MultiLab will open a new Excel workbook displaying the data.
If MultiLab fails to export the data properly, try to change the export file settings:
1. Click File on the menu bar, and then click Export file settings.
3. Click OK.
3.5.1. Setup
1. Quick Setup
Use the Setup wizard to guide you through the setup process.
1. Click the Setup wizard icon on the main toolbar to launch the setup
The first step is to assign sensors to each input. If you are working
with the data logger in Auto ID mode, the sensors are selected
automatically as you plug them in to the data logger. Otherwise, you
can manually select the sensors you are using from the corresponding
input drop down menus.
2. Click Next to move to the second step:
Some of the sensors can produce more than one measurement. For example, the
distance sensor measures distance, but MultiLab also calculates the velocity and
acceleration of the measured body in real-time. MultiLab automatically displays the
basic measurement of distance, but enables you to display any combination of
distance, velocity and acceleration. Other sensors may only give one measurement,
but can display the data in different units. For example, the acceleration sensor can
display the acceleration in multiples of the gravity acceleration, or in the standard unit
m .
s2
5. Click OK.
MultiLab enables you to rescale some sensors and to set the current readings to zero
for subsequent loggings. This feature applies to the following sensors:
• Distance
• Force
• Magnetic field
• Light sensors
• Pressure sensors
5. Click OK.
6. Click Finish
MultiLab takes a single measurement and set the reading to zero.
To change the zero point:
1. Click Setup Wizard on the main toolbar to open the Setup Wizard.
6. Click Finish.
To return to the default zero point:
1. Click Setup Wizard on the main toolbar to open the Setup Wizard.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Finish.
You may want to define the graph’s settings, such as formatting and scaling the
graph and selecting the axes, and to define the meters’ settings prior to beginning a
recording session. You can define the settings of each sensor input individually in the
first step of the Setup Wizard:
1. Click Setup Wizard on the main toolbar to open the Setup Wizard.
6. Select a meter in the Meter type drop list if you want to display the
data in a meter as well as on the graph.
8. If you want a specific scale, uncheck the Auto scale checkbox and
enter the desired minimum and maximum values of the axis.
9. Click OK.
1. Click X-Axis display properties in the first step of the Setup Wizard
to open the dialog box:
5. Click OK.
6. Triggering
To start the data recording only when a specific time or measurement condition has
been met, click Triggering in step 3 of the Setup Wizard to open the triggering dialog
box:
4. Click OK.
Note: When you turn off the MultiLogPRO, it will save the setup for the next session.
Click Run on the main toolbar. Click the down arrow to change the
recording mode.
3. From this dialog box, you can edit, delete, or write new notes.
Note: An experiment note is limited to 140 characters and a maximum of 5 notes can
be stored in MultiLogPRO at any time.
4. Use the arrow buttons to move to the next note, or to the previous
one.
6. Click OK.
The calibrated sensor parameters will be saved, so there is no need to calibrate the
data logger every time you run the MultiLab program.
To reset to the default calibration for any sensor, select the sensor and click Restore
defaults.
2. Select Define new sensor from the Logger menu to open the
Define new sensor dialog box:
Working in Windows OS
1. Select Comm Setup from the Logger menu. MultiLab will display a
dialog box reporting what COM ports are already in use, and which
port is recommended for use with the MultiLogPRO or USB Link:
2. Click Try to connect and MultiLab will try to communicate with the
logger. If communication is achieved, MultiLab will designate the
selected port as the specific logger’s communication port.
You can override the MultiLab recommendation and choose the COM port yourself
by clicking the checkbox button to the left of the desired port, and clicking Try to
connect.
Note: In the event of any communication malfunction, please refer to 4.1:
Troubleshooting Guide.
3. You can click Work offline if you wish to work without the logger.
While working offline, you can still open saved files to view and
analyze them.
Working in Mac OS
1. Select Comm Setup from the Logger menu. MultiLab will display a
dialog box listing the available ports:
3. Click Try to connect and MultiLab will try to communicate with the
data logger. Once communication is established, MultiLab reports
the connection in the status bar at the bottom of the application
window.
3.6.4. Smoothing
The smoothing tool is very useful in reducing random noises, especially if you want to
apply any analysis functions to the data. The smoothing process replaces every data
point with the average of its neighboring points.
1. Use the cursor to select the graph that you want to smooth.
To display statistics:
1. Use the cursors to select the graph and the data range to which you
want to apply the statistics.
2. Click Analysis on the menu bar, and then click Statistics.
MultiLab will open a statistics window and will display the results in it.
1. Linear Fit
Click Linear Fit on the main toolbar to draw a line of linear least square fit
y = ax + b
2. Derivative
Click Derivative on the main toolbar to construct a graph in which each point is
the slope of the three consecutive points on the source graph.
Choose Integral from the Analysis menu to construct a graph in which each point is
the integral of all the preceding points on the source graph.
The analysis wizard will guide you through the various analysis functions available in
the MultiLab program. The analysis functions are grouped into three main categories:
curve fit (regression), averaging, and mathematical and trigonometric functions.
To apply an analysis function to a data set:
1. Use the cursors to select the graph or data range to which you
would like to apply the analysis (optional – you can select the
desired data set directly from the Analysis Wizard).
a) Curve fit
b) Averaging
c) Functions
2. Curve Fit
1. Select a fit type by clicking its icon (If you choose polynomial fit,
select the order you want).
4. Click the Show equation on graph check box to display the line’s
equation on the information bar.
5. Click the Show R2 on graph check box to display the correlation
coefficient on the information bar.
6. Click OK.
Note: If you want the automatic curve fit equation to start at t = 0 , apply the crop tool
before any type of curve fitting (see page 98).
3. Averaging
1. If you use the cursor to select a data set, it will be highlighted in the
Based on data set list, but you have the option of selecting a
different data set.
2. Select an averaging option (if you choose custom averaging,
choose the number of averaging points in the Points box).
3. Enter a name in the Name box (optional - the default name include
both the function and the data set names).
6. Enter a name in the Name box (optional – the default name includes
both the function’s formula and the data set name).
7. Enter a unit (optional).
MultiLab enables you to edit the functions parameters as well as its name and units
after you have displayed it on the graph. The Edit function command is enabled for
all the analysis functions created in the current session and is disabled when you
open a stored file.
To edit the function:
1. Right click the function's icon in the Data Map to open a context
menu.
4. Click OK.
1. Curve Fit
Linear y = ax + b
Polynomial y = a 0 x n + a1 x n −1 + L + a n
Draws a line of polynomial least square fit (you must select an order
between 1 and 6.)
a
Power y=
xn
Draws a line of power least square fit.
2. Averaging
The average function replaces every point with the average of n neighboring points
from both sides of the point.
Low averaging: n = 5 , Medium averaging: n = 11 , High averaging: n = 41 .
3. Functions
In the formulas below, G1 and G2 represent selected data sets or time series, and A,
B and C are constants that you can enter.
Absolute y = A BG1
Delta Y y = G1 − G1 (t = 0)
Draws a line of the difference between the Y-coordinate of every
point and Y-coordinate of the first point. Use this function to move the
data set along the Y-axis so that the point will intersect the Y- axis at
the origin.
AG1
Divide y=
BG2
Draws a line of the division of two data sets
Envelope
(lower) Lower envelope of G1 with tolerance of A points
Draws a line that connects the minimum values of a data set. The
tolerance defines the minimum distance (in sampling points) between
two minima, so that the envelope function is able to ignore random
noises.
Envelope
(upper) Upper envelope of G1 with tolerance of A points
Draws a line that connects the maximum values of a data set. The
tolerance defines the minimum distance (in sampling points) between
two maxima, so that the envelope function will be able to ignore
random noises.
Exp. y = Ae BG1 + C
Fourier
transform Discrete Fourier transform of G1.
Integral y = A + B ∑ G1 Δt
Draws a line in which each point is the discrete integral of all the
preceding points in a data set.
Linear y = AG1 + B
Draws a line of a linear displacement of a data set. This function is
useful when you want to change the point of origin of a data set.
Ln y = A ln( BG1 )
Draws a line of the natural logarithm of a data set. The argument
BG1 must be positive.
y = AG1 + BG1 + C
2
Quadratic
Reciprocal A
y= +C
(1/X) G1 + B
Draws a line of the reciprocal values of a data set.
4. Click OK.
6. In the Y-Axis list click Input 1: Voltage to select it and then click
Online function: Envelope (upper) to select it.
7. If there are other highlighted data sets in the Y-Axis list, deselect
them by clicking on them.
8. Click OK.
Linear y = At + B
Quadratic y = A(t − B) 2 + C
Draws a parabola.
Exponential y = Ae Bt + C
Power y = At B + C
Note: If you want the curve fit equation to start at t = 0 , apply the crop tool before
any type of curve fitting (see page 98).
4. Click OK. MultiLab will display the Manual curve fit toolbox at the
bottom of the graph window:
9. To close the manual curve fit toolbox click Exit in the toolbox.
3.7.1. Overview
MultiLab’s Video Motion Analyzer enables you to capture position and time from
video movies, convert this to data sets and analyze the data with all of MultiLab’s
analysis tools the same way you would analyze data from the data logger. You can
capture one-body motion or two-body motion. You can select the origin and rotate
the coordinate system.
With the Video Motion Analyzer you can also capture video movies either directly
from video camera connected to the computer or from an external video source such
as VCR.
1. After you have finished capturing a new video movie click Analyze
From a device attached to your computer (such as a Web cam), you can capture
video directly from the camera to your computer. Web cams are intended primarily to
Many video capture boards offer video-in/video-out features. A video capture card
can be used with a wide variety of video sources and through a number of digital
connections. Video from a VCR or video camera can be captured through video-out
ports.
2. Find the video-out on the back of the VCR and connect one end of
the appropriate cable. Connect the other end of the cable to the
video-in on your video capture board.
3. Click Video on the menu bar, and then click Enable video.
1. Scaling
In order to scale your project you must tell MultiLab the real world dimensions. When
you film a new movie make sure to measure the dimension of a dominant object in
the frame. Try to find an object that's dimensions are in the magnitude of the whole
scene.
Scaling is done in two steps – you need to mark the object in the video frame and to
type in the real dimensions:
6. Click OK.
You can change the scaling anytime by clicking Scale and repeating the
procedure.
Set origin
2. Click a point in the frame where you want the origin to be.
MultiLab automatically updates the X and Y origin coordinates edit
boxes and moves the axes on the frame to the new origin.
3. You can move the origin by clicking another point in the frame.
4. You can enter the origin coordinates manually by typing them in the
corresponding edit boxes (in pixels).
5. You can type in the x axis direction (in degrees) in the X axis
direction edit box.
6. Click OK.
2. Click a point in the frame where you want the x axis to be placed.
4. You can type in the x axis direction (in degrees) in the X axis
direction edit box.
5. You can change the origin coordinates by typing them the X and Y
origin coordinates edit boxes (in pixels).
6. Click OK.
You can change the coordinate system origin and direction anytime by clicking Set
3. Set Step
In the marking process, MultiLab automatically steps the video to the next frame
every time you click to add a marker.
To change the step to more then one frame at a time:
1. Click Video analysis on the menu bar and click Frame transition
to open the Frame transition dialog:
2. In the Step edit box, type in the number of frames you want
MultiLab to advance in one step.
3. Click OK.
One-body motion
2. Decide what will be the marking point – the exact point on the
moving object that you want to mark.
Tip: Try to choose a clear and sharp point that is visible throughout the entire movie
Two-body motion
Use the left mouse button to mark the first body and the right mouse button to mark
the second body.
You can mark two-body motion in two ways: simultaneously or consecutively. In the
simultaneous method you mark the two bodies alternately on every step of the
marking process. In the consecutive method you finish marking the whole motion of
the first body and then repeat the process with the second body.
Simultaneous marking
1. Click Video Analysis on the menu bar, point to Two-body motion,
and then click Simultaneous.
2. Proceed as in one body motion except that in step 5 right click to
mark the first body and left click to mark the second body.
MultiLab waits for both right and left mouse clicks before moving to the
next frame.
3. Keep clicking alternately with the right and left mouse button at
every step.
Consecutive marking
1. Click Video Analysis on the menu bar, point to Two-body motion,
and then click Consecutive.
2. Proceed as in one body motion until you finish marking the first
body.
4. Click Next frame until you see a marker on the first body.
5. Right click the second body to mark it.
6. Keep right clicking on every step to mark the second body’s track.
Use the Next frame and Previous frame buttons on the Video Motion
Analyzer toolbar to view the desired frame.
2. To scroll through the frames you can either use the Next frame
Erasing markings
You can erase a marker from a specific frame. MultiLab will automatically delete the
corresponding point in the data set.
1. Display the frame you want to edit.
You can use Fourier-produced worksheets, or create your own. You can also modify
Fourier’s existing worksheets to meet your own specifications.
1. Click Workbook on the menu bar, and then click Open worksheet.
2. Navigate to the folder in which the worksheet is stored.
3. Double click the file name to open the worksheet.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and use the scroll bar, hyperlinks
and the Back and Forward buttons to navigate throughout the
document.
• On the General tab, click Web Page to open a blank Web page.
• On the Web Pages tab, click the template that you would like to
base your Web page on.
4. Enter your texts and pictures.
5. Click Save on the toolbar.
6. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Fourier Systems\MultiLab\Workbook.
7. Click Save.
2. Click Workbook on the menu bar, and then click create new
worksheet.
3. Double click the file you want to configure to open it:
8. Click Close.
3.9.1. Predicting
The Predict tool enables you to draw predictions directly on the graph, prior to
displaying the real data:
1. Overview
The Timing Wizard enables you to easily measure and calculate many types of time
events, including velocity and acceleration with one or two photogates.
Connect one photogate to input 1 or connect two photogates to input 1 and input 2 of
the MultiLogPRO or USB Link and perform the experiment. The Timing Wizard will
then guide you through the analysis.
With the Timing Wizard you can measure sequences of time events at gate one
and/or at gate two, or time events between the two gates. MultiLab can then
calculate the velocity and acceleration. Special options make it easy to measure
velocities in collisions and the time period of a pendulum or any other oscillating
body.
The Timing Wizard can handle multiple events. For example, when a body is
crossing a photogate several times, applying the Timing Wizard will result in a series
of measurements that match the number of crossings.
Note: If you wish to measure fast timing events with photogates only use
MultiLogPRO's accurate timer module (see page 45).
1. Display the data that you wish to analyze in the graph window.
2. Click Analysis on the menu bar, then click Timing Wizard to open
step 1 of the Timing Wizard dialog:
The Timing Wizard offers you various methods of analyzing the different
measurements. In some measurements you will be asked to enter the dimension of
the moving body, or the distance between the two photogates to allow for the
calculation of velocity and acceleration.
The methods depend on the selected measurement:
Time
• At one gate
Measures the time it takes the
body to cross the photogate
(between blocking and
unblocking the infrared beam).
• Between gates
Measures the time it takes the
body to move from one
photogate to the second
photogate (between blocking
the first and blocking the
second infrared beams).
• Pendulum
Measures the time period of an
oscillating body (the time
interval between the first and
the third blockings of the
beam).
Velocity
• At one gate
Measures the time it takes the
body to cross the photogate
(between blocking and
unblocking the infrared beam)
and returns the velocity.
You should enter the body’s
width.
• Collisions
Measures the crossing time
intervals at each gate and
returns the corresponding
velocities.
You should enter the bodies’
width (the width of the two
bodies must be identical)
Acceleration
• At one gate
A card with two flags must be
attached to the moving body
(see figure to the left). The
Timing Wizard measures the
crossing time intervals of the
two flags and returns the
acceleration.
You should enter the flags
width.
• Between gates
Measures the crossing time at
the first gate, the time it takes
the body to move from one gate
to the second gate and the
crossing time at the second
gate and returns the average
acceleration.
You should enter the body’s
width.
Time measurements
At one gate
t2
t1
Result: Δt = t 2 − t1
Between gates
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
Result: Δt = t 3 − t1
t5
t2
t1
t3
t4
Result: Δt = t 5 − t1
At one gate
Required parameters: w – The body’s width
t1
t2
w
Result: v= ; Δt = t 2 − t1
Δt
Between gates
Required parameters: L – The distance between gates
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
L
Result: v= ; Δt = t 3 − t1
Δt
t2
t1
Input 1
t3
t4
Input 2
t7
t8
w w
u1 = ; v1 =
t 2 − t1 t 4 − t3
Result:
w w
u2 = ; v2 =
t6 − t5 t8 − t 7
Acceleration
At one gate
Required parameters: w – The flags’ width
Δt
t2
t1
Input 1
t3
t4
w w
v1 = ; v2 =
t 2 − t1 t 4 − t3
t 4 + t 3 − t 2 − t1
Result: Δt =
2
v −v
a= 2 1
Δt
Δt
t2
Input 1
t1
t3
Input 2
t4
w w
v1 = ; v2 =
t 2 − t1 t 4 − t3
t 4 + t 3 − t 2 − t1
Result: Δt =
2
v −v
a= 2 1
Δt
Use a double flag to measure acceleration at one gate. The width of the two flags
must be the same.
Rate
(samples per Resolution
second)
10 0.1 s
25 0.04 s
50 0.02 s
100 0.01 s
500 2 ms
1000 1 ms
2000 0.5 ms
10000 0.1 ms
20800 0.05 ms
1. Click Table on the menu toolbar, and then click Capture mode to
open the Capture dialog box:
2. Capturing Data
1. Click Edit graph on the graph toolbar to open the Graph edit
dialog box:
Figure 33: Using Graph edit dialog box to display captured data
4. Click OK.
7. Launch MultiLab from your PC. Go to Logger > Com Setup, select
the Nova communication option and click Try to connect.
11. In the Setup Wizard, to setup the sensors manually you must go
to the Logger menu and unselect the Auto ID option. When Auto ID
is selected the sensors connected to the Nova5000 will be detected
automatically by the MultiLab PC software.
12. To return the Nova5000 to normal use of the MultiLab CE version,
open the Logger Options from the Control Panel and tap the Run
logger from Nova5000 button.
Video
Open Video Motion Analyzer module
Analysis
Linear fit Draw a line of linear fit of the selected data set
4.1. Overview
MultiLab for TI calculator is a data collection and analysis software that enables you
to operate Fourier Systems MultiLogPRO data logger via TI–83 Plus. Together they
constitute a portable, handheld, battery operated data collection system. The
collected data can be than viewed and analyzed by the TI calculator.
1. Prepare MultiLogPRO
1. Turn on TI calculator.
3. Setup MultiLogPRO
The default mode is TIME GRAPH that is the normal logging mode.
3. Press to open the timing setup screen:
Tip: If you have entered a wrong value you can always press and enter a new
number.
6. Press
Note: The allowed time intervals are: 0.04, 0.1, 1, 10, 60, 600, 1800 and 3600
seconds. If you will enter another number MultiLab will automatically round it to the
nearest allowed time interval.
4. Start Recording
Note: You can view the graph by pressing from the main menu.
6. Downloading Data
5. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to display, then press .
1. The Cursor
1. Use the cursor in the graph display to read data points values.
2. Zooming
2. Press to select the region into which you wish to zoom in.
4. Press .
5. Press to select the right bound, keep pressing to move the left
cursor to the desired point.
6. Press .
7. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to display, then press .
Note: Data outside the zoom region will be trimmed and lost. To gain the data back
download it from MultiLogPRO.
3. Rescaling
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to rescale.
4. Auto Scaling
1. Press
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to display, then press
1. Press
5. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to display, then press
6. Y – Axis Scaling
1. Press .
5. Use the Up and Down keys to select the graph you wish
to display, and then press .
Normally MultiLab displays the sensors data as a function of the time, but you can
choose to display a sensor's data on the x axis from the SELECT GRAPH screen.
1. One of the options in this menu is IO-2 VS. IO-1. If you select this
option MultiLab will display the data from input 2 vs. the data from
input 1.
4. Press .
4. Press .
2. Curve Fit
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select the data for the X –
axis, then press .
3. Use the Up and Down keys to select the data for the Y –
axis, then press .
4. Use the Up and Down keys to select the fit type, then
press .
This option allows you to create your own curve fit formula.
1. Enter your equation to the Y= editor of your TI calculator.
2. Run MultiLab and display the Select Analysis screen.
4. Statistics
You can select a region of a data set and display statistics of the data range:
MINIMUM – The smallest value in the range
MAXIMUM – The largest value in the range
MEAN – The average of all the numbers in the range
STD. DEVIATION – The standard deviation
n – The number of data points in the range
3. Press to select the left bound, keep pressing to move the left
cursor to the desired point.
4. Press .
5. Press to select the right bound, keep pressing to move the left
cursor to the desired point.
6. Press .
MultiLab displays the statistics results screen:
5. Integral
This option allows you to calculate the area of a selected range on the graph
1. Press from the Select Analysis screen.
3. Press to select the left bound, keep pressing to move the left
cursor to the desired point.
4. Press .
5. Press to select the right bound, keep pressing to move the left
cursor to the desired point.
6. Press .
1. Log Data
1. From the SELECT MODE menu select EVENTS WITH ENTRY, and
then press .
3. Press to start.
MultiLab will retrieve the data from the last experiment store in
MultiLogPRO.
2. Time Graph
This is the default data collection mode. See Getting Started on page 114 for details.
1. From the SELECT MODE menu select EVENTS WITH ENTRY, and
then press .
4. Single Point
1. From the SELECT MODE menu select EVENTS WITH ENTRY, and
then press .
1. From the SELECT MODE menu select EVENTS WITH ENTRY, and
then press .
1. To Enable Triggering
2. Press .
5. Press .
8. Press to start.
Data collection will begin once the triggering condition is has been met
1. To Calibrate a Sensor
MultiLab displays the current slope and offset. You should enter two
actual values and the corresponding read values (the read values are
2. Press .
MultiLab will restore the default slope and offset and will return to the
setup screen.
While running with an active • The trigger condition has not been
trigger, MultiLogPRO does not fulfilled.
complete the data logging. • The trigger condition was fulfilled,
but the time period was too short
(less than 300μS).
I started a new logging session First check if the sampling rate was so fast
and the data logger stopped that the experiment began and ended in less
immediately afterwards. than a second. If this is not the reason,
recharge the 7.2 V battery of the MultiLogPRO
and try again. MultiLogPRO monitors the
battery power during the logging. If the battery
voltage is less then 5V, the logging is stopped
automatically.
I turned the calibration screw but The calibration screw is of high-resolution type
did not obtain the accurate and has 15 turns. Try to continue turning the
calibration screw, or change the direction of rotation.
0 Volts 5 Volts
Intercep MultiLab
Sensor Slope Units (Min Output (Max Output
t Name
Voltage) Voltage)
Current ± 100 mA 55.807 -139 m/s2 -139 140.035 DH-100mA
Current ± 1 A 0.6233 -1.559 m/s2 -1.559 1.55755 DH-1A
Current ± 10 A 5.547 -13.73 Hg -13.73 14.005 DH-10A
Photogate 0-5 V 1 0 atm 0 5 DH-Photogate
pH 0-14 pH 4.3405 -3.982 mm Hg -3.982 17.7205 DH-pH
Relative Humidity
0-100 % -3.838 13.72 mbar 13.72 -5.47 DH-RH
Light 100 klux DH-Light-
0-100,000 lux 177.52 -87.515 ppm -87.515 800.06 100K
Sound level
40 to 110dBA 118.56 -276.66 % -276.66 316.14 DH-Sound
142 Appendix
Appendix B: Adding a Code Resistor
to a Custom Sensor
In order for the data logger to automatically identify a sensor, it must have a code
resistor. Figure 35 shows the input socket configuration for the MultiLogPRO,
Nova5000 and USB Link.
You must connect the resistor between the Auto recognition resistance input and the
GND input.
When you define a custom sensor in the MultiLab program you must choose one
sensor from the list provided. Note its position in the list and look in Table 1 to find
the resistance.
Table 1: Auto recognition resistors
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