Application Guide

430 Data Collection
Collecting Photogate Timing Data
The Photogate Timing collection mode is available only when using the Vernier
Photogate sensor. This sensor can time objects that pass through the gates or objects
that pass outside of the gates.
1. Connect the Photogate sensor or sensors.
Sensor names are added to the sensor list automatically.
2. From the Experiment menu, select New Experiment.
This removes all data and restores all meter settings to their defaults.
3. From the Experiment menu, select Collection Mode > Photogate Timing.
4. Set the collection options.
5. Modify sensor settings as necessary.
6. Click Start Collection .
7. After the data has been collected, click Stop Collection .
The data set run is complete.
Collecting Drop Counter Data
The Drop Counting collection mode is available only when using the Vernier Drop
Counter optical sensor. This sensor can count the number of drops or record the
amount of liquid added during an experiment.
1. Connect the Drop Counter sensor or sensors.
Sensor names are added to the sensor list automatically.
2. From the Experiment menu, select New Experiment.
This removes all data and restores all meter settings to their defaults.
3. From the Experiment menu, select Collection Mode > Drop Counting.
4. Set the collection options.
5. Modify sensor settings as necessary.
6. Click Start Collection .
7. After the data has been collected, click Stop Collection .
The data set run is complete.