CMA for CASIOMarch 2016

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CLABCLAB data-logger Art. Nr. 003

CLAB is an easy-to-use data-logger that can be used with a CASIO Graphic Calculator equipped with the E-CON program, with a PC computer and standalone, in the field and in the classroom. CLAB is equipped with its own processor and memory. It has three analog BT (right-handed) sensor inputs. Additionally CLAB has a built-in 3-axis accelerome-ter.Resolution: 12-bitMaximal sample rate: 100 kHz Memory: 2 MB FlashComputer connection: USB Calculator connection: 3-pin jack connector to CA-SIO Graphic Calculator

For detailed product description go to: http://www.cma-science.nl/en/support-english/product-support-interfaces/product-support-clab

Sensors suitable for CLABCMA sensors with BT (British Telecom) connectors can be directly connected to CLAB.

Low g Accelerometer Art. Nr. BT10iThe Low g Accelerome-ter can be used to study accelerations in one-di-mensional motions. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not deliv-ered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate. Range: -5 g and 5 g Resolution (12 bit): 0.005 g

High g Accelerometer Art. Nr. BT11iThe High g Accelerom-eter can be used to study accelerations in one-dimensional mo-tions. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sen-sor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -25 g and 25 g Resolution (12 bit): 0.02 g.

Angle Sensor Art. Nr. 013iThe Angle sensor is a potentiometer, which has a pulley to attach a string to. The sensor is suitable for detecting angle changes and (small) dis-placements. By a dis-placement of the string, the potentiometer is rotated and the output voltage is adapted. Range: 270° (turn) / 120 mm (displacement). Resolution (12-bit): 0.06°

Blood Pressure Sensor Art. Nr. 0377iThe Blood Pressure sensor is used to mea-sure systemic arterial blood pressure. The sensor measures differential pressure and uses the pressure transducer, which has a membrane that flexes as pressure changes. The sensor is delivered with standard adult size adjustable cuff (27 cm to 39 cm) and bulb pump (with release valve).Range: 0.. 250 mm Hg

Charge Sensor Art. Nr. BT19iThe Charge sensor measures electrostatic charges and can be used as a replacement of an electronic elec-troscope. The sensor can also be used to measure charge polarity. The Charge sensor is an extremely high impedance voltage sensor with a 0.01 μF input capacitor.The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 5 nC / 25 nC /100 nC Resolution (12 bits): 0.0025 nC / 0.013 nC / 0.05 nC

CO2 Sensor (0 .. 5000 ppm) Art. Nr. BT24iThe CO2 sensor is used to monitor low concen-trations of gaseous car-bon dioxide. The sensor is great for measuring CO2 levels during plant photosynthesis or respi-ration of small animals. The sensor is delivered with 250 ml sampling bottle. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 5000 ppmTypical resolution: 20 ppm

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CO2 Sensor (0 .. 100000 ppm) Art. Nr. BT25iThe CO2 sensor is used to monitor high concen-tration of gaseous car-bon dioxide. The sensor is great for measuring CO2 levels of exhaled human breath or respi-ration of animals and insects. The sensor is deliv-ered with 250 ml sampling bottle. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 100000 ppmTypical resolution: 1000 ppm

Colorimeter Art. Nr. BT29iThe Colorimeter is a 4-color colorimeter. It is great for Beer’s law ex-periments, determining the concentration of unknown solutions, or studying changes in concentration vs. time. Fifteen 3.5-mL Cuvettes are included. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: red (635 nm), green (565 nm), blue (470 nm) and violet (430 nm)

Conductivity Sensor Art. Nr. BT27iThe Conductivity sensor measures the ability of a solution to conduct an electric current between two electrodes. The Conductivity Sensor can be used to measure either solution conductivity or total ion concentration of aqueous samples. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Ranges: 0 .. 200 μS / 0 .. 2000 μS / 0 .. 20000 μS Resolution (12 bit): 0.082μS/ 0.82μS / 8.2 μS

Current Sensor (-5 .. 5 A) Art. Nr. BT21iThe Current sensor is a general-purpose sen-sor to measure currents in AC and DC circuits. It has two banana (4-mm) plugs for easy connec-tion. The sensing ele-ment is a 0.04 resistor (2 W) connected between the red and black terminals. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -5 .. +5AResolution (12-bit): 3.8 mA

Current Sensor (-500..500 mA) Art. Nr. 0222iThe Current sensor can be used to measure small currents in AC and DC circuits. It has two banana (4-mm) plugs for easy connec-tion. The sensing ele-ment is a 0.4 resistor (0.3 W) connected between the red and black terminals.Range: -500 .. +500 mAResolution (12-bit): 0.38 mA

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Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Art. Nr. BT34iThe Dissolved Oxygen sensor can be used to measure the concentra-tion of dissolved oxygen in water samples. The sensor is automati-cally temperature com-pensated, using a thermistor built into the sensor. Disposable caps with pre-fit membranes allow quickly and conveniently change membranes.Range: 0 to 15 mg/lResolution (12 bit): 0.2 mg/l

ECG Art. Nr. BT36iThe ECG sensor mea-sures voltages that are produced by the heart. These voltages are measured at the skin of the wrists and elbow through electrodes. The voltages are amplified by the sensor and filtered and transferred through an optical coupler. A pack-age of 100 electrode patches is delivered with the sensor. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 5 mVResolution (12 bit): 1.2 μV

Exercises Heart Rate Sensor Art. Nr. BT47iThe Exercises Heart Rate sensor monitors a person’s heart beat. Each time the heart beats, an electrical sig-nal is generated. This signal is measured at the surface of the skin by electrodes embedded in the chest belt of the sensor. The system consists of a transmitter belt, plug-in receiver, and a large and a small elastic strap. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.

Flow Rate Sensor Art. Nr. 0387The Flow rate sensor measures the velocity of flowing water. It can be used to study the discharge, flow pat-terns, and sediment transport of flowing water. The Flow rate sensor is equipped with im-peller rod with 5-m cable.Range: 0 .. 4.0 m/sResolution (12 bit): 0.005 m/s

Force Sensor Art. Nr. BT42iThe Force sensor mea-sures force using strain gage technology. The sensor can be used to study friction, harmonic motions, impact in colli-sions, or centripetal force. The following accessories are in-cluded: a thumbscrew, an utility handle, a bumper and a hook. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be pur-chased separate.Range: -5 .. 5N / –50 .. 50 N. Resolution (12 bit): 0.003 N / 0.03 N

Force Plate Art. Nr. 0364The Force plate mea-sures forces of step-ping, jumping and other human-scale actions. The Force Plate has two ranges, one for larger forces, and a more sensitive range for pushing experiments. The Force plate includes one pair of handles, which can be attached either to the top or the bottom of the plate.Range: –800 .. +3500 N / –200 to +800 NResolution (12 bit): 1.2 N / 0.3 N

Heart-rate Sensor Art. Nr. 027iThe Heart-rate sensor provides a simple way to study the heart's func-tion. The sensor clip consists of a small in-frared LED and an in-frared light sensor. The sensor measures the light level transmitted through a tissue of the ear lobe and the corresponding vari-ations in light intensities that occur as the blood volume changes in the tissue.Range: 0 .. 5 V

Light Sensor (0 .. 200 lx) Art. Nr. 0142iThe Light sensor mea-sures light intensities in the range of 0 to 200 lux. It consists of a pho-totransistor, which re-ceives light through a glass fiber. Because of its range the sensor is suitable for measurements in normal indoor situa-tions. The sensor can also be used as a light gate. Range: 0 .. 200 lxResolution (12-bit): 0.05 lx

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Light Sensor (0 .. 150 klx) Art. Nr. 143iThe Light sensor mea-sures light intensities in the range up to 150 000 lux. A photodiode lo-cated at the side of a sensor box converts light intensity in an out-put voltage. The sensor is suitable for measurements in daylight. Full sun illumination is within the range of the sensor. The spectral response of the sensor approximates the response of the human eye.Range: 0 .. 150 klxResolution (12-bit): 37 lx

Light Sensor (0.1 .. 10 W/m2) Art. Nr. 0513This simple Light sen-sor measures light intensity and is sensi-tive to the visible light spectrum and also infrared.Range: 0.1 .. 10 W/m2

Magnetic Field Sensor Art. Nr. 024iThe Magnetic field sensor contains a Hall-element, which is sensitive to the strength of a magnetic field. The sensor is suited to measure the magnetic fields in coils. Ranges: 10 .. 50 mT, 100 .. 500 mTResolution (12 bit): 0.025 mT / 0.25 mT

Motion Detector Art. Nr. BT55iThis Ultrasonic Motion Detector was especially developed for CLAB and can be directly con-nected to the sensor inputs of CLAB. It mea-sures an object posi-tion. Distance from the sensor to an object is deter-mined from the traveling time of an ultrasonic pulse to the object and back. Range: 0.2 .. 6 to 12 m (depending on object shape, size and surface).Frequency of ultrasound: 50 kHz.Typical accuracy: ± 1 mm.

ORP Sensor Art. Nr. BT57iORP stands for Oxida-tion-Reduction potential also known as Redox Potential. The ORP sensor measures the ability of a solution to act as an oxidizing or

reducing agent. The sensor consists of an ORP electrode and an amplifier. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -450 mV .. 1100 mVResolution (12-bit): 0.5 mV

Oxygen Gas Sensor Art. Nr. BT59iThe Oxygen Gas Sen-sor measures the gaseous oxygen con-centration. The sensor can be used in a variety of biology and chem-istry experiments. Range: 0 .. 100% Resolution (12 bit): 0.03%

Photogate with Pulley Art. Nr. BT63iThe photogate consists of two light detectors and operates in two modes, an internal gate mode allowing detect-ing objects passing be-tween the photogate arms and an external (laser) gate mode for detecting objects passing out-side the photogate arms. The Photogate can be converted to function like a Smart Pulley by adding a Pulley Attachment. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Spatial resolution: 21 mm.

pH System consists ofpH amplifierpH electrode

Art. Nr. BT61iArt. Nr. 031

The pH system is a general-purpose pH measurement system that measures the pH value of a solution. The system consists of a pH amplifier (BT61i) and a pH electrode (031).The pH electrode is a gel-filled Ag-AgCl com-bination-electrode in a plastic tube. The elec-trode cannot be refilled.The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0.. 14 pHResolution (12-bit): 0.005 pH

Pressure Sensor Art. Nr. BT66iThe Pressure sensor is designed to measure absolute gas pressure. The pressure is mea-

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sured via a pressure valve, which is located on the side of the box. The sensor has two measurement ranges, which can be selected using a switch located on the side of the sensor box. It is delivered with the following accessories: - a plastic 20-ml syringe with Luer-lock,- two plastic tubes (5 cm and 45 cm long), - a three-way valve with Luer-lock connectors, - two Luer-lock connectors.The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 700 kPa and 0 .. 130 kPa Resolution (12-bit): 0.2 kPa and 0.04 kPa

Radiation Sensor Art. Nr. BT70iThe Radiation sensor detects alpha, beta and gamma ionizing radia-tion. The sensor is suit-able to detect low-level radiation, emitted by e.g. potassium fertiliz-ers or gas lantern mantles. It can also be used to measure background radiation. The sensor outputs a pulse when a decay is detected. Also, a clicking sound is emitted and a LED light flashes. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 1000 cps (counts per second)

Relative Humidity Sensor Art. Nr. 025iThe Relative Humidity sensor measures rela-tive humidity. The sen-sor consists of an inte-grated circuit, which uses a capacitive poly-mer to sense humidity. The holes in the sensor box provide air circulation. Range: 0 to 100% Resolution (12-bit): 0.04 % RH

Salinity Sensor Art. Nr. BT78i

The Salinity sensor measures the salinity of a solution, which indi-cates the amount of all the salts dissolved in water. The sensor con-sists of a Salinity elec-trode and an amplifier. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 50 pptResolution (12-bit): 0.02 ppt

Sound Sensor Art. Nr. 017iThe Sound sensor is consists of micro-

phone followed by an internal amplifier. This micro-phone is mounted at the side of a sensor box. The sensor measures variations in air pressure caused by sound waves. Because of the high sens-itivity, the sensor is very much suited to detect pres-sure pulses. Range: -45 .. +45 PaResolution (12-bit): 22 mPa

Spirometer Sensor Art. Nr. BT82iThe Spirometer sensor can be used to perform a variety of experiments related to air flow and lung volume. The Spirometer is delivered with a disposable bacte-rial filter and 10 disposable mouthpieces. The sen-sor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -5 .. 5 L/sResolution (12 bit): 0.01 L/s

Temperature Sensor (-18 °C .. 110 °C)

Art. Nr. BT84i

The Temperature sen-sor measures tempera-ture. A transducer lo-cated in a stainless-steel tube converts (lin-ear) the measured tem-perature values into voltage values. In liquids the response of the temperature sensor is quite fast (in between 1.3 and 2.0 s). The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -20 °C to 110 °CResolution (12 bit): 0.07 °C

Temperature Sensor (-20 .. 125 °C)

Art. Nr. 0511

This cheap tempera-ture sensor is durable and versatile and can be used in organic liquids, salt solutions, acids, and bases. Range: -20 °C .. 125 °CResolution (12-bits): 1.25 °C

Thermocouple Art. Nr. 0135iThe Thermocouple sensor measures tem-peratures in two ranges, which are selected using the switch placed on the side of the sensor box. The sensor uses a ther-mocouple type K, which consists of Chromega and Alomega wires that are welded together to form a measuring junction. Range: -200.. 1300 °C and -20 .. 110 °C

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Resolution (12-bit): 0.39 °C and 0.035 °C

Turbidity sensor Art. Nr. BT88iTurbidity is a measure of water clarity; how much the material sus-pended in water causes light passing through the water to be scat-tered. The higher the intensity of scattered light, the higher the turbidity. The Turbidity sensor measures turbidity in the range between 0 ... 200 NTU. It is delivered with one empty cuvette and one cuvette containing 100 NTU StablCal Formazin Standard, which is used to calibrated the sensor. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: 0 .. 200 NTUResolution (12-bit): 0.2 NTU

UVA Sensor Art. Nr. 0388The UVA sensor is a light sensor that re-sponds primarily to UVA radiation. The UVA sen-sor consists of a broad-band UV sensitive silicon photodiode. Range: 320 .. 390 nmResolution (12-bit): 5 mW/m2

UVB Sensor Art. Nr. 0389The UVB sensor is a light sensor that re-sponds primarily to UVB radiation. The UVA sensor consists of a broadband UV sensitive silicon photodiode. Range: 290 to 320 nmResolution (12-bit): 0.25 mW/m2

Voltage Sensor (-10 .. 10 V) Art. Nr. 0210iThe Differential Volt-age sensor is de-signed for exploring the basic principles of electricity. It can be used to measure volt-ages in AC and DC circuits. The sensor has differential inputs; mea-surements can be done directly across circuit ele-ments without the constraints of common ground-ing. It has two 4-mm plugs for easy connection.Range: -10 .. +10VResolution (12-bit): 6.5 mV

Voltage Sensor (-500..500 mV) Art. Nr. BT32iThe Differential Voltage sensor is designed for measuring voltages in

between -500 and 500 mV. The sensor can be used to measure small voltages in AC and DC cir-cuits. The sensor has differential inputs; measure-ments can be done directly across circuit elements without the constraints of common grounding. It has two 4-mm plugs for easy connection. The sensor cable (BT – IEEE1394) is not delivered with the sensor and has to be purchased separate.Range: -500 .. +500 mVResolution (12-bit): 338 V

Voltage Sensor (-10 .. 10 V Art. Nr. BT02The Voltage sensor is a generic sensor that measures voltage. Note that this sensor has a direct connection to the inputs of a measure-ment interface. It has two banana (4-mm) plugs for easy connection. Range: -10 .. +10 V. This sensor is included in the CLAB package.

AccessoriesBT - IEEE1394 cable Art. Nr. BTsc_1

Art. Nr. BTsc_4

The BT – IEEE1394 sensor cable (1.5 m length) is used for new BT sensors, which are equipped with the IEEE1394 socket. These sensor cables are sold singly (BTsc_1) and in packages of four (BTsc_4).

BT-BT Extension cable (analog)

Art. Nr. 0521Art. Nr. 0522

For extending the length of analog BT sensor cables. 3m and 5 m ca-bles are available.

Drop counter attachment Art. Nr. 0662DROP

Drop counter can be attached to CMA photo-gates BT63i or ML54f and can be used to record volume (count drops) in titration exper-iments. The drop counter is delivered with a drop dispenser, two valves and a tip.

Disposable bacterial filter Art. Nr. BT82FIL

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Disposable bacterial filter for Spirometer BT82i.

Disposable mouthpiece Art. Nr. BT82MP

Disposable mouth-pieces (package of 100) for Spirometer BT82i.

Electrode Patches Art. Nr. 0628ep

100 Electrode patches for 0628i ECG sensor .

CO2 to O2 Tee Art. Nr. 07661

The CO2-O2 Tee is de-signed to be used with a CO2 Gas Sensor, and O2

Gas Sensor.

IEEE1394 cable Art. Nr. 07662

This cable is used to connect Photogates in the daisy chain mode.

SOFTWARE

Coach 6 LiteCoach 6 Lite is a free, limited version of the Coach 6 soft-ware. It allows mea-surements with CLAB. The program also of-fers data processing and analysis tools. The Activities offered in the program cannot be modified; the result of student work is saved in Re-sult files.

The program can be downloaded and installed without any password at:http://www.cma-science.nl/en/download-2/software-updates-2/coach-6-lite

Free versionLicense code not needed for installation

Coach 6Coach 6 is the award-winning, learning and authoring software, which in-tegrates tools for: Data collection

with CLAB (next to CLAB also other interfaces are supported)

Data Video – measurements on digital video clips and images

Direct capturing and editing video clips Synchronization of video and data collection Modeling – creating and using dynamical (nu-

merical) models Controlling – creating programs to control vari-

ous actuators and automated systems8

Creating animations Processing of data

As Authoring environment Coach 6 gives opportunities to create multimedia activities for students starting at pri-mary level up to undergradu-ate.

Coach with all its powerful facilities in one package is a unique environment for use in Biology, Chem-istry, Physics, Mathematics and Technology with many different curricula.

Program includes exemplary Activities for different subjects.

Author versionLicense code needed for installation consult your local distributor

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Warranty policyThe CMA products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase provided that it has been used under normal laboratory conditions. This warranty does not apply if the sensor has been damaged by acci-dent or misuse.

Note: These products are to be used for educational purposes only. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, research, or commercial applications.

Revision: 08/03/2016

CMA offers complete Data Acquisition System Interfaces, Sensors and Actuators

and Coach – the Learning and Authoring Software Environment

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