Vernier LabPro - Manual (Page 14)

10 Vernier LabPro User’s Manual
Using EasyData
Connecting the Equipment
EasyData comes loaded on TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-83 Plus graphing calculators and
TI-84 Plus C. There are several data-collection devices that can be used with EasyData. These devices
include the CBL 2
™ , LabPro ® , CBR ™ , CBR 2, Go! ® Motion, and the Vernier EasyTemp and Vernier
EasyLink. For more information on connecting data-collection devices other than LabPro, please refer to
the device’s user guide.
The first step is to connect the calculator and LabPro.
1. Select the proper cradle for your calculator. The off-
white cradle is for use with the TI-84 Plus. The blue-
green cradle accommodates the TI-83 Plus.
2. Insert the upper end of the calculator into the cradle.
3. Press down on the lower end of the calculator until it
snaps into place.
4. Slide the bottom of the cradle onto the top of LabPro
until it clicks in place.
5. Plug one end of the LabPro-to-calculator cable into the
I/O port of the calculator. Plug the other end into the bottom end of the LabPro.
Starting EasyData and Preparing to Collect Data
Press to display the list of available applications, and then
select EasyData.
The application’s information screen is displayed for about three
seconds, followed by the main screen
Each screen displays one or more options along the bottom of the
screen. To select an option, press the calculator key directly below
the option.
EasyData menus differ slightly among the types of sensors. You can select menu items in the following
ways:
 Press or to highlight the menu item, and then press
to select it.
or -
 Press the number key that corresponds to the menu item.
You are now ready to collect data. Page 13 has a tutorial that uses our Stainless Steel Temperature Probe
to investigate the response time of the Temperature Probe.