Vernier Logger Pro 3 - Manual (Page 5)

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logger Pro Requirements
To use Logger Pro, you will need a Windows or
Macintosh computer. See www.vernier.com/lp for
detailed system requirements. For data collection
you will need a data source such as a LabQuest, LabPro
or Go! Link with a Vernier sensor, or a Go! Motion or
Go! Temp. Other compatible data sources are listed
at www.vernier.com/lp
Note: Logger Pro cannot be used with the ULI or
Serial Box interface. Contact us for the availability
of earlier versions of Logger Pro for older operating
systems or interfaces.
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Windows
 Place the Logger Pro CD in the
CD-ROM drive of your computer.
 If you have Autorun enabled, the installation will
launch automatically; otherwise launch Setup.exe
from the CD.
 The Logger Pro installer will start, and a series of
dialog boxes will step you through the installation
of the Logger Pro software. We recommend that
you accept the default directory.
Macintosh
 Place the Logger Pro CD in the CD-ROM drive of
your computer and double-click on the CD icon.
 Double-click the “Install Logger Pro” icon and
follow the instructions.
Get everything Ready
To collect data with Logger Pro you will need either a
LabPro
® or a Go! ® Link, with at least one sensor, or one
of several dedicated sensors listed below.
a Vernier labQuest interface:
The Vernier LabQuest is a color
touch-screen data-collection interface.
It connects to your computer with its
included USB cable.
a Vernier labPro interface:
The Vernier LabPro is a multi-channel
interface with its power supply and USB
or serial cable.
a Go! link interface:
Go! Link is a single-channel interface that
connects directly to a computer’s USB port.