DrDAQ Data Logger - low cost

Built-in: Temperature - Light & sound - Voltage - Resistance
+ two ext temperature sensors - ext pH sensor

DrDAQ makes a PC into a Data Logger The DrDAQ is a low cost module which makes your PC into a data logger. It is supplied ready to use with all cables, software and example science experiments.
Simply plug in to your PC and measure - supplied with both PicoScope (oscilloscope) and PicoLog (data logger) software DrDAQ draws its power from the parallel port, so no batteries or power supplies are required. Very low cost way of making your PC into a data logger  Jump down to Downloads	Temperature sensor built in:    0-70°C, acc 2°C, res 0.1°C Sound (level and waveforms) sensor built in   sound level: 55 to 100dbA, res 1dBA, acc 5dbA Light sensor, not calibrated, 1 to 100, res 0.1 Voltage: 0-5V, res 5mV, acc 3% FSD Resistance: 0-1Mohm, res 1Kohm, acc 2% at 100K pH - plug in any standard pH electrode   pH: 0-14, res 0.02 External sensors - sockets for FCC 68 4/4 data plug 0 to 70°C, res 0.1°C, acc 2°C (at 25°C) Captures fast signals (eg sound waveforms) Outputs for control experiments DrDAQ Accessories: click here (.jpg file 200KB)	Inputs: 7 internal, 2 external 10-15k samples/sec                (PC dependant) Overload protection: ±30V Outputs: 1 TTL, 1mA max, 1-3Kohm One LED Computer connection: Parallel printer port  25-pin male D-type

DrDAQ         Multisensor Data Logger module    $223+GST        9/08
DrDAQ-2T     as above,  includes two external sensors: Temperature and pH: $335+GST
                                       (see below for external sensors)  

PP162        DrDAQ with 4 external sensors: pH, Humidity and 2x Temperature sensors:  $475.00+GST

External Sensors

External sensors are optional extras so can be purchased at any time.
It is however cheaper to purchase sensors at the same time as a DrDAQ.

Details of the external sensor sockets are provided with DrDAQ.
This allows users (and third party manufacturers) to develop their own sensors.

DrDAQ has been reviewed by Computer Shopper magazine:   http://www.drdaq.com/review_cs.html

DD100   Temperature Sensor (each) $44+GST     9/08
PP163   Humidity Sensor     $140
PP214   Oxygen Air Sensor $282
PP066    Reed Switch $58

EL-032  Sensor Extension Cable (5m)    $29
DD010   "Data Logging in Practice" text book  $79
DD013   Sensor Adaptor   $68

DrDAQ Accessories

	DrDAQ Temperature Sensors DD100   A high accuracy general purpose temperature sensor with a 2 metre lead. Suitable for air, surface or liquid measurements. $44+GST
Range	-10 to 105°C
Resolution(at 25°C)	0.1°C
Accuracy(at 25°C)	0.3°C

	DrDAQ pH electrode PE-01   pH is measured using a standard electrode with a BNC connector. Pico supplies a robust epoxy bodied pH electrode ideal for educational use. It covers the full 0 to 14pH range.   $100+GST
Size	12 x 120mm
Operating temperature	0 to 60°C
Resolution	0.02pH

Relative Humidity This sensor is designed for the cost effective measurement of relative humidity. When plugged into one of the external sensor sockets on DrDAQ (using the supplied 5m cable) readings can be displayed in %RH. The sensor has a response time of 60 seconds and can operate over a 0 to 60 °C temperature range. Our science experiment on transpiration shows the sensor being used to measure the humidity change caused by a plant. Range 20% to 90% RH (Non condensing) Accuracy ±10%   Resolution 0.2% RH     Size 72 x 45 x 28mm

DrDAQ Reed Switch The reed switch sensor can be used to detect the presence of a magnetic field such as from a bar magnet or an electromagnet. Alternatively, a simple external switch can be wired to the internal screw terminals. It has a fast response time of 2ms so can be used as an alternative to a light gate for timing applications. Other used include monitoring the amount of time a door is left open or a machine running. Our science experiment scalextric subaru challenge shows how the sensor can be used to measure the speed of a model car.

DrDAQ Sensor Adaptor This compact unit will prove invaluable to anyone developing their own sensors for the DrDAQ. A short length of cable is terminated with an FCC 68 4/4 data plug, which is compatible with the external sensor sockets on the DrDAQ. The four lines are clearly labelled and brought out to four 4mm sockets on the adaptor unit so that external circuitry can be easily connected and developed.

Sensor cable extension

EL-032   5 metre sensor extension cables are available to enable sensors to be used further from the DrDAQ data logger. $29+GST

Data logging book

Data Logging in Practice by Roger Frost

This 142 page book contains a huge number of experiment ideas for teachers. It was recently reviewed in the Association for Science Education (ASE) journal:

"Teachers cannot always define professional work, but they can always recognise it and this is a prime example.
For a start, this book deals with the real world of schools, and invites the teacher, as a fellow professional, to analyse what is available, and to bounce ideas about.
The greatest value of this book is in its first 30 odd pages. There are indexes and tables to relate the contents to the context of teachers. There are clever and helpful organisational suggestions. There is advice on types of sensors and choosing them for experiments.
The experimental details are not concerned with what kind of hardware is used, but much more with the treatment of results.
Relevant web sites are noted.
Strongly recommended for all schools who intend to use this technique."        DD010: $79+GST

Download Pico User Manuals (.pdf format): click here

Pico Software Downloads: Demos

Pico Software Downloads: PicoScope, PicoLog & Enviromon Full Versions & Upgrades

Pico Software Downloads: Drivers for Pico Modules ADC-xx, DrDAQ, RH-02, TH-03, TC-08, Enviromon
DOS: C,Pascal Windows: C, Delphi, Visual Basic Other Applications: LabVIEW, HP VEE, Excel & Linux

Pico Drivers and examples for data loggers and oscilloscopes
LabVIEW, HP VEE, TestPoint, MS Excel, Visual Basic, C and Delphi, also Linux