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7 Trigger. Pressing this button is one method for capturing data from
attached sensors. Use this trigger when using the Lab Cradle as a
stand-alone data collection tool.
8 Label. Displays the serial number and other hardware information.
9 Handheld transfer connector. Used to connect the handheld and
Lab Cradle when collecting or transferring data.
10Locking latch. Used to lock the Lab Cradle and handheld together.
Setting up the Lab Cradle for Data Collection
Before you can use the Lab Cradle to collect data, you must connect it to
a handheld or computer to define the collection parameters.
Attaching the Lab Cradle
To attach a handheld to a Lab Cradle, slide the handheld into the
connector at the bottom of the Lab Cradle. To lock the handheld to the
Lab Cradle, push the lock up with the handheld facing up. Push the lock
down to release the handheld.
You can also connect to a handheld by plugging the handheld’s cable
into the Lab Cradle’s mini-USB port. This connection lets you transfer
data from the Lab Cradle to the handheld when you have collected data
in the stand-alone mode.
To connect the Lab Cradle to a computer, plug the cable’s mini-USB
connector into the Lab Cradle’s mini-USB port. Then plug the cable’s
standard USB connector into the computer’s standard USB port.
Defining Collection Parameters
You must have the TI-Nspire™ software loaded on the computer or
handheld. Use the built-in Vernier DataQuest™ app to:
• Modify sensor settings.
• Set up data collection modes.
• Define triggering.
For more information, see the TI-Nspire™ Data Collection and Analysis
Guidebook.
Using the Lab Cradle
The Lab Cradle can be used in the classroom or remotely. Collect the data
with the Lab Cradle, and then retrieve the data later. Store the data on
the Lab Cradle until you return to the classroom, and then transfer it to a
handheld or computer for analysis.