Vernier LabPro - Manual (Page 78)

Revision Date: 08/02/02
LabPro Technical Manual A-1
Appendix A: Glossary
The following terms are used in LabPro documentation.
Term Definition
accuracy The degree of conformity of a measure to a standard or a true value
archive Store data or programs in the FLASH memory of LabPro. (See page 9.)
auto-ID Automatic Identification. Feature that allows LabPro to automatically
identify specific sensors when they are connected to a LabPro
channel.
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
FASTMODE A data collection mode in which LabPro collects data on a single analog
channel at a very fast sample rate, stores it internally until all of the
data points are taken, and then sends it to the calculator.
FLASH FLASH is a technology built into LabPro that lets you electronically
upgrade LabPro’s operating system by downloading future releases
from http://www.vernier.com.
non-realtime A data collection mode in which LabPro collects data, stores it internally
until all the data is collected, and then sends it to the calculator.
precision The degree of refinement with which an operation is performed or a
measurement stated
realtime A data collection mode in which LabPro collects data and sends it to the
calculator or computer as each point is taken.
resolution The process or capability of making distinguishable the individual parts of
an object
TTL Transistor-Transistor-Logic