Go Direct Static Charge
Go Direct Static Charge is used as an electronic electroscope. Unlike a traditional electroscope, Go
Direct Static Charge can make quantitative measurements. Numerical measurements improve many
electrostatics experiments, such as charging by induction, charging by friction, and charging by
contact. The sensor can also be used to determine charge polarity.
An extremely high impedance voltage sensor with a 0.01μF input capacitor makes these
measurements possible. The sensor has a zeroing switch to discharge the input capacitor.
Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not designed nor are they
recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial process such as life support, patient
diagnosis, control of a manufacturing process, or industrial testing of any kind.
What’s Included
Go Direct Static Charge
Low-leakage BNC/Alligator Clip Cable
Micro USB Cable
Compatible Software
See www.vernier.com/manuals/gdx-q for a list of software compatible with Go Direct Static
Charge.
Getting Started
Please see the following link for platform-specific connection information:
www.vernier.com/start/gdx-q
Bluetooth Connection
1. Install Vernier Graphical Analysis™ on your computer, Chromebook™, or mobile device. If using
LabQuest, make sure LabQuest App is up to date. See www.vernier.com/ga4 for Graphical
Analysis availability or www.vernier.com/downloads to update LabQuest App.
2. Charge your sensor for at least 2 hours before first use.
3. Turn on your sensor by pressing the power button once. The LED will blink red.
4. Launch Graphical Analysis or turn on LabQuest.
5. If using Graphical Analysis, click or tap Sensor Data Collection. If using LabQuest, choose Wireless
Device Setup > Go Direct from the Sensors menu.
6. Select your Go Direct sensor from the list of Discovered Wireless Devices. Your sensor’s ID is
located near the barcode on the sensor. The LED will blink green when it is successfully
connected.
7. Click or tap Done. You are now ready to collect data.
8. This is a multi-channel sensor. To change the channel selections, see
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