User`s guide

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IMPORTANT: The DataCollector will record a maximum of
three sensors. If you choose to record two digital signals (Pho-
togate A and B) in Standard Mode, you can only record data
from one analog sensor.
To use both analog sensors (Sensor 1 and Sensor 2), ensure that none is selected
for at least one of Photogate A or B.
For more information on selecting these settings, see “Data Collection: Setup Win-
dow” on page 13.
Choosing a Mode
Use Table 4 to help you decide between Interval and Standard Mode.
Table 4: Choosing between Interval and Standard Mode
If you want to... Just...
...measure only intervals
with photogates
select Interval Mode.
...record frequencies,
periods, or counts with a
photogate
select Standard Mode. If applicable, select a sam-
pling period that is larger than the typical period
you will measure.
...record data from one
analog sensors
select Standard Mode.
...record data from two
analog sensors
select Standard Mode, and ensure that none is
selected for at least one of Photogate A or B.
...look at data from sen-
sors or photogates, but
not record it
use CPO Timer Mode or Meter Mode