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Version 3.0.2
November 2020

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  • Page 1 LabQuest 3 User Manual ® Version 3.0.2 November 2020...
  • Page 2 Quick-Start Guide to get you started with basic data collection and analysis. The LabQuest 3 User Manual is an extended guide detailing the hardware and software features of LabQuest 3. This document represents features available in the 3.0.2 version of LabQuest 3 software released in November 2020.
  • Page 3 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 4 Avertissement d’exposition RF: L’équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux RF établies pour un environnement non supervisé. L’antenne (s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être jumelés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Vernier Experiments ..................38   Adding Notes to Your Experiment ...................38   Managing LabQuest App Files ..................38   VI. USING LABQUEST 3 AS A DATA SHARING SOURCE ..............40   How Data Sharing Works ....................40   Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ..................40  ...
  • Page 6 ® LabQuest 3 User Manual VII. USING LABQUEST 3 WITH A COMPUTER OR CHROMEBOOK ............. 46   VIII. EMAILING DATA FILES AND SCREENSHOTS ................48   IX. USING PRINT TO FILE ......................... 49   X. PROJECTING AND MONITORING LABQUEST 3 DEVICES .............. 50  ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ® LabQuest 3 User Manual I. GETTING STARTED What’s Included  LabQuest 3 unit  Rechargeable battery (in unit)  AC power adapter  Micro-USB computer connection cable  Quick-Start Guide www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 8: Preparing For First-Time Use

     If only the screen is powered off, pressing the power button turns the screen on.  If LabQuest is suspended, it takes a few seconds for the LabQuest App to start up.  If LabQuest is shut down, it needs to fully boot, taking about 45 seconds. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 9: Reading The Notification Bar

    —Battery Fault or No Battery (If you see this icon when you power your LabQuest for the first time, the protective battery tab may not have been removed.) —Wi-Fi signal strength (If all bars are grayed out, Wi-Fi may be off.) 3—GPS is on (signals acquired from 3 satellites) www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 10: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen II. USING THE TOUCH SCREEN LabQuest 3 has a capacitive touch screen like those found on tablets and smart phones. LabQuest is controlled by touching the screen. Instead of using your finger, you can use a stylus designed for capacitive touch screens (not included) if desired.

  • Page 11: Accessing Settings

    Settings. —From the Graph screen you can Graph screen view a graph of your data and perform analyses, including curve fits. For a detailed description of how the Graph screen is used, see Setting Up Graphs Analyzing Your Data. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 12: Data-Collection Controls

    To collect additional data without overwriting your previous collection, tap Store Run, , before starting a new data collection. To display multiple runs of data on the same graph, tap the run indicator button, , and select All Runs. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 13: Connecting Sensors

    LabQuest 3 User Manual III. CONNECTING SENSORS www.vernier.com/lq3-sensors for a list of sensors compatible with LabQuest 3. Wired Sensors Connect your wired sensor to the appropriate sensor port. LabQuest App displays a meter and sets the default collection rate for the sensor.

  • Page 14: Wireless Sensors

    When connecting a Wireless Dynamic Sensor System (WDSS), you may need to rescan for devices if your device does not show up on the initial scan. Once you are connected to your device, select the sensors you want to use. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 15: Internal Sensors

    We do not recommend using GPS indoors.  —The internal Microphone is located Microphone on the back of LabQuest, near the power button as shown below. The sensor is used to show waveforms of the sound inputs. It does not measure sound level (i.e., decibels). www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 16: Quick Start To Data Collection And Analysis

    Examine buttons to move the cursor left, , or right, TIP! You can pan and zoom the graph as desired using a two-finger pinch gesture. Double- tap the graph to rescale the graph to fit the data. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 17 Tap OK to apply the fit and return to the Graph screen. To remove the fit, choose Curve Fit from the Analyze Menu, and then select the checked box to clear the selection. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 18  To clear your data and start over, choose New from the File menu. If you have unsaved data, you are prompted to Save or Discard your data. You can save the data on the LabQuest unit or to a connected USB flash drive. For more information, see Managing LabQuest App Files. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 19: Using The Labquest App

    3 User Manual V. USING THE LABQUEST APP The data-collection and analysis software, LabQuest App, is the heart of LabQuest 3. When you turn on LabQuest, the LabQuest App starts automatically. If the LabQuest App is not displayed on your screen, launch LabQuest App from the Home screen. See Accessing Home.

  • Page 20: Modifying The Data-Collection Settings

    You can still collect data using these settings; however, you may have undesirable results. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 21 500 samples per second. When Repeat enabled, a new data-collection run is started as soon as the current run has ended. This setting is helpful for exploratory investigations. TIP! Data for each run is overwritten when a new run is started. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 22 (e.g., gas pressure in the Boyle’s law experiment). In response, you are prompted to enter a value for the independent variable (e.g., gas volume in the Boyle’s law experiment). Sensor data are plotted against the independent variable. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 23 A block/unblock pair counts as two events, so a picket fence with 8 bars needs to stop after 16 events. Choose the proper Photogate Mode for your experiment. For more information, see  www.vernier.com/til/3329 Wired (BTD) Photogates  www.vernier.com/til/4314 Go Direct Photogates...
  • Page 24 Using the LabQuest Mode: Gas Chromatograph When a Vernier mini gas chromatograph (e.g., Vernier Mini GC™ Plus) is detected, LabQuest App defaults to the Gas Chromatograph mode. In this mode, various parameters are available for the user to establish a temperature and pressure profile adequate for the current experiment.

  • Page 25: Configuring Sensors

    Many Go Direct sensors have multiple sensor channels. These sensors have a default configuration that does not typically use all available sensor channels. Tap the sensor meter and select Sensor Channels to access the configuration screen. Select the applicable sensor channels and tap OK. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 26 Show digital reading displays the digital sensor reading on the analog meter. TIP! Vernier energy sensors use analog meters by default. All other sensors use digital meters. Meter Name and Displayed Precision The column name and default display precision are intentionally determined based on the specific sensor.
  • Page 27 Choose Calibrate from the Sensors menu to calibrate a sensor. Updating the calibration does not change data already collected. For more information on calibrating a sensor, see www.vernier.com/til/3394 or your sensor’s user manual. Not all sensors can be calibrated. Zeroing the Sensor Reading Tap the meter and choose Zero to set the current sensor reading to zero.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Graphs

    When two graphs are displayed, the graphs have a common x-axis. While you can change the associated data column and scaling of the independent axis, the change applies to both graphs. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 29 During data collection, the graph autoscales as needed to ensure all collected data points are shown on the graph. When data collection is complete, the graph updates to fit the data. If needed, you can adjust the scaling manually www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 30 Choose Autoscale Once from the Graph menu to scale the graph to the data. This is the same as double- tapping the graph. TIP! Be sure your autoscale option is set to Manual if you want to retain your manual scaling during data collection. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 31: Drawing Predictions

    Tap OK to place your sketch on the main graph. To remove a prediction, choose Draw Prediction again from the Analyze menu. TIP! When collecting data, the data plot over the prediction line. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 32: Motion Matching

    , appears to the right of the Stop button when that option is enabled for time-based collections. As data are collected, tap to mark a particular point of interest. See Enable Data Marking for more information. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 33: Manually Entering Data

    Use the selected cells in conjunction with Strike Through Data Cut/Copy/Paste edit tools found in the Table menu.  —Tap the Run indicator button, , to change which dataset is Change the displayed run displayed on the data table. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 34 Calculated columns are columns with values that are based on other columns through a mathematical formula. For example, you might define a calculated column as the inverse square of another column, or you might calculate the ratio of mass and volume columns to create a density column. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 35 —Choose Clear All Data from the Table menu to delete all data from the Clear All Data table. Upon choosing this option, you are prompted to confirm. This option is used when you wish to clear previously manually entered data or collected sensor data without changing any custom settings. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 36: Analyzing Your Data

    TIP! When using Interpolate, the examine cursor is a square instead of a circle, the data points and connecting lines are gray, and the curve fit is drawn in color. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 37 The data can be selected from either the graph or the table. Choose Strike Through Data from either the Graph or Table menu. The struck data no longer appear on the graph. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 38 Analyze menu. Enable the tool by tapping on the displayed sensor or column name. The area representing the integral is shaded and the numeric result is displayed in the panel to the right of the graph. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 39 Cancel. TIP! The RMSE is a measure of how well the fit matches the data. The smaller the RMSE, the closer the data points are to the fitted line. The RMSE has the same units as the y-axis data. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 40 The baseline adjustment applies a factor to compensate for this error. Because LabQuest App uses the x-axis as its baseline when calculating an integral, adjusting the baseline can result in better lung volume measurements. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 41 Peak Integration differs from the Integral tool in that it does not use the x-axis as the baseline. Instead, the integral for Peak Integration is evaluated using the minimum y-values to the left and right of a selected peak or region. www.vernier.com/labq3...
  • Page 42 Tap the Split button to divide the original region into two separate regions. The left portion of the region is selected and shown in the table. Tap the right portion of the split region to see the data for that region. Vernier Software & Technology...
  • Page 43 Select Settings from the File menu to access the LabQuest Settings.  Angle Units for Trigonometric Calculations  Number of Points for Derivative Calculations For more information on these settings, see LabQuest App Settings. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 44: Viewing Vernier Experiments

    Using the LabQuest Viewing Vernier Experiments In previous versions of LabQuest, you could access Vernier experiments from within the LabQuest App. In LabQuest 3, Vernier experiments are accessed using the Experiment Viewer App. See Experiment Viewer App for more details.
  • Page 45 ( USB, LabQuest) to select the source where the file is located. Tap the desired file name, and then tap Delete. When a USB flash drive is connected, the dialog defaults to showing you files from your flash drive. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 46: Using Labquest 3 As A Data Sharing Source

    3 as a Data Sharing Source VI. USING LABQUEST 3 AS A DATA SHARING SOURCE LabQuest 3 can serve as a Data Sharing source that can wirelessly stream sensor data to Vernier Graphical Analysis™ or Vernier Graphical Analysis™ Pro apps running on computers, ®...
  • Page 47 If you do not have access to an existing Wi-Fi network, or are not permitted to access your school's network, set up a network using LabQuest 3. Students can connect to a LabQuest network with their mobile devices. This network does not support access to the internet, but that is not needed when using Data Sharing.

  • Page 48: Enabling Data Sharing On Labquest 3

    These devices require the use of an infrastructure network. Enabling Data Sharing on LabQuest 3 In addition to connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you need to set up LabQuest as a Data Sharing Source using the following instructions.
  • Page 49 , to open Data Sharing Settings. 4. Verify Data Sharing is On. If you want to start and stop data collection from your computing device, select the check box to enable this feature. Tap OK to save the setup. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 50: Connecting To Labquest 3 From Your Device

    Local from the Data Sharing connection dialog to see LabQuest data sharing sources. 4. Tap the name of the LabQuest 3 source to connect. If your LabQuest 3 is not listed in Data Sharing sources, you can connect by choosing Specify Source and manually entering the LabQuest Data Sharing source address or by scanning the QR code.

  • Page 51: Restricting Access To The Connections Setup

    When option 1 is selected, you have access to network connections only. LabQuest name, Data ® Sharing, LabQuest Viewer , and email settings are not accessible. When option 2 is selected, network settings are also not accessible. For access to all settings, choose option 0. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 52: Using Labquest 3 With A Computer Or Chromebook

    Collecting Data Using Computer or Chromebook Software LabQuest 3 can be used as a USB sensor interface with a computer or Chromebook. To collect data, follow these steps: 1. Connect a wired (BTA or BTD) sensor to LabQuest. Note: USB and wireless sensors must connect directly to the computer or Chromebook and not to the LabQuest unit.
  • Page 53 Collected data can only be transferred from LabQuest to Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro through wireless Data Sharing via Wi-Fi. You cannot access data saved on LabQuest 3 through a USB connection. For more information on Data Sharing, see Using LabQuest 3 as a Data Sharing Source.

  • Page 54: Emailing Data Files And Screenshots

    4. Enter the email address you want to use with LabQuest. Follow the on-screen prompts to register LabQuest with your email provider (e.g., Gmail™). See www.vernier.com/til/8735. TIP! This is used to access the outbound email server associated with this email account required for sending emails.

  • Page 55: Using Print To File

    Tap Print to save a PDF file of your selection to the flash drive. TIP! The initial release of LabQuest 3 does not support printing directly to a printer. Future software updates will support printing directly to a compatible USB or network printer.

  • Page 56: Projecting And Monitoring Labquest 3 Devices

    LabQuest Viewer can be used in conjunction with a projector to share the LabQuest 3 screen with the entire class. Instructors can use LabQuest Viewer to demonstrate LabQuest 3 to the class and have students present their work to fellow classmates.
  • Page 57 TIP! While this option is selected, LabQuest cannot be used as a USB interface with ® Logger Pro 3, Graphical Analysis or Graphical Analysis Pro. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 58: Using Other Apps

    LabQuest audio output jack. Calculator The Calculator App is a standard scientific calculator that uses algebraic notation. You can copy a calculator result and paste it into the Notes tab or into a manual column cell. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 59: Camera App

    In addition to the experiment files included on the LabQuest 3, Vernier offers a complete set of lab books for elementary through college. For more information, see www.vernier.com/books.

  • Page 60: Power Amplifier

    Tap the Reset button, , to return the timer to zero. Use the Copy button, , to place the current time on the clipboard for pasting into the Notes screen, the calculator, or a manual column data cell. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 61: Customizing The Settings

    Advanced feature options can be found in Advanced Preferences. Tap on the name of the feature to view details and edit the settings. TIP! See Restricting Access to the Connections Setup for an example of how to use this app. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 62: Audio

    (used with Logger Pro 3 software). TIP! When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the time and date are automatically updated; however, the time zone must be updated manually. Vernier Software & Technology...

  • Page 63: Update

    Motion Detector experiments (e.g., our Motion Match experiment), or a smaller number for cart-based Motion Detector experiments (e.g., our Impulse and Momentum experiment). For more information on how derivatives are calculated, see www.vernier.com/til/1011. www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 64: Appendix

     USB micro port for computer connectivity Non-compatible sensors  DC power port LabQuest 3 does not support the following:  Audio Out port for use with Vernier Power  Heat Pulser Amplifier, headphones, and speakers  Vernier Flash Photolysis Spectrometer *The highest number of samples is for the very first collection after starting LabQuest.

  • Page 65: Battery Maintenance

    (order code LQ3-PS). AC adapters from the original LabQuest or LabQuest 2 should not be used with LabQuest 3 as they do not provide enough power to run the unit and charge the battery. See www.vernier.com/til/8431/...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Battery

    3. Lift the battery from the right side and pull the battery to the right as you lift it out of the unit. 4. When replacing the battery only use a battery provided by Vernier (order code: LQ3-BAT). 5. Make sure the battery contact points on both the unit and battery are clean and free of debris.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Battery Issues

    The battery readings do not update automatically. Tap Refresh to update the information on the screen. For more information, see www.vernier.com/til/8479. Case and Screen Maintenance LabQuest is water and shock resistant. Do not submerge LabQuest in liquids or allow liquids to sit on the screen for any extended time.

  • Page 68: Software Updates

    When available, free updates are accessible from our website at www.vernier.com/lq3-update. Updating via USB Flash Drive From the Vernier website, download the update file to a USB flash drive. The file should be in the root directory of the flash drive and not in a folder.
  • Page 69 Update app to reset the LabQuest back to factory settings. This includes removing any saved network or email configurations and user-saved files. and select Reset Defaults. Make sure the items you want to reset are selected then tap www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 70: Getting Additional Help

    The LabQuest battery is a consumable, and as such, Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the customer.

  • Page 71: Disposal

    Replacement LabQuest 3 Battery Replacement high-capacity, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery for the Vernier LabQuest 3 One battery is included with each LabQuest 3. www.vernier.com/lq3-bat LabQuest Power Supply Replacement power supply for the LabQuest One power supply is included with each LabQuest 3. www.vernier.com/lq3-ps www.vernier.com/labq3...

  • Page 72: Accessories

    Curriculum Resources In addition to the experiment files included on the LabQuest 3 (see Experiment Viewer), Vernier offers a complete set of lab books for elementary through college.
  • Page 73 Published November 2020 Logger Pro, LabQuest, LabQuest Viewer, Go Wireless, Go Direct, Vernier Graphical Analysis, Vernier Graphical Analysis Pro, and other marks shown are our trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States. All other marks not owned by us that appear herein are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by us.

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