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Go Direct® Energy Sensor

Go Direct® Energy Sensor

Go Direct Energy
Go Direct Energy includes a fixed load of 30 Ω. For more advanced experiments, electrical contacts are built into the sensor to connect to an external load.

Go Direct® Energy Sensor

$98.00

The Go Direct Energy Sensor quantifies the voltage, current, power, and energy output of small wind turbines and solar panels, such as those used in our KidWind Experiment Kits. It connects via Bluetooth® wireless technology or via USB to your device.

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Simpler to use than a multimeter, the Go Direct Energy Sensor measures the voltage and current output of a renewable energy system. Connect a source, such as a small wind turbine or solar panel, and our free Graphical Analysis 4 app displays voltage, current, power, and energy output. For simple energy measurements, Go Direct Energy includes a fixed load of 30 Ω. For more advanced experiments, electrical contacts are built into the sensor to connect to an external load, such as the Variable Load, a resistor on Vernier Resistor Board, a water pump, or lights.

The Go Direct Energy Sensor is ideal for a wide variety of renewable energy experiments:

  • Investigate the electrical energy generated by a wind turbine or solar panel.
  • Explore the effect of load on wind turbine or solar panel output.
  • Test blade design variables and evaluate data to determine optimal blade design.

Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are

The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our award-winning Vernier Graphical Analysis® app, as well as LabQuest® 3. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.

Wireless or Wired—The Flexibility to Choose

Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook™, or computer using our Vernier Graphical Analysis® app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the best solution for your classroom or laboratory.

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Investigate Renewable Energy Systems with Go Direct® Energy (5:10)

Specifications

  • Source input potential range: ±30 V
  • Source input current range: ±1 A

Experiments

Elementary School (15 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Introduction to the Vernier Energy SensorInvestigating Solar Energy
Making Connections: CircuitsInvestigating Solar Energy
Solar Panel Output: Effect of LoadInvestigating Solar Energy
Solar Panel Output: Effect of ShadeInvestigating Solar Energy
Solar Panel Output: Effect of AngleInvestigating Solar Energy
Pumping Water with Solar EnergyInvestigating Solar Energy
Blade Design: MaterialInvestigating Wind Energy
Project: Power Up!Investigating Wind Energy
Introduction to the Vernier Energy SensorInvestigating Wind Energy
Wind Turbine Output: The Effect of LoadInvestigating Wind Energy
Exploring Wind Turbine BladesInvestigating Wind Energy
Blade Design: PitchInvestigating Wind Energy
Blade Design: AreaInvestigating Wind Energy
Blade Design: QuantityInvestigating Wind Energy
Blade Design: MassInvestigating Wind Energy
Middle School (17 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Photovoltaic CellsEarth Science with Vernier
Wind PowerEarth Science with Vernier
Measuring EnergySolar Energy Explorations
Making Connections: CircuitsSolar Energy Explorations
Solar Panel Output: Effect of LoadSolar Energy Explorations
Solar Panel Output: Effect of ShadeSolar Energy Explorations
Solar Panel Output: Effect of AngleSolar Energy Explorations
Solar Panel Output: Effect of TemperatureSolar Energy Explorations
Project: Build a Solar CarSolar Energy Explorations
Measuring the Transformation of EnergyWind Energy Explorations
Exploring Wind TurbinesWind Energy Explorations
Wind Turbines: Effect of LoadWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: PitchWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: QuantityWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: AreaWind Energy Explorations
Blade Variable: ShapeWind Energy Explorations
Engineering Project: Max PowerWind Energy Explorations
High School (21 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Photovoltaic CellsAgricultural Science with Vernier
Wind PowerAgricultural Science with Vernier
Photovoltaic CellsEarth Science with Vernier
Wind PowerEarth Science with Vernier
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Blade Variables and Power OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
SolidityRenewable Energy with Vernier
Power and EnergyRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Maximum Energy OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Build a Wind FarmRenewable Energy with Vernier
Exploring Solar PanelsRenewable Energy with Vernier
Effect of Load on Solar Panel OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Fill Factor and IV Curve of a Solar PanelRenewable Energy with Vernier
Variables Affecting Solar Panel OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Effect of Temperature on Solar Panel OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
Project: Build a Solar ChargerRenewable Energy with Vernier
Current and ResistorsRenewable Energy with Vernier
GeneratorsRenewable Energy with Vernier
Exploring Wind TurbinesRenewable Energy with Vernier
Effect of Load on Wind Turbine OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
College (4 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Photovoltaic CellsAgricultural Science with Vernier
Wind PowerAgricultural Science with Vernier
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1
LabQuest (discontinued)Incompatible

Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
No interface requiredFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 when the LabQuest is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 2 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
No interface requiredFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 3Full support 1 2Full support 1
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 1 2 3Full support 1 3

Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Direct Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Python
Software
InterfacePython
No interface requiredFull support
Javascript
Software
InterfaceJavascript
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. A wireless Bluetooth® connection can be made with Go Direct sensors on any platform running a browser with WebBluetooth support. However, only a few operating systems have been tested and testing has been limited.
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
No interface requiredFull support 1

Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0+ radio.

What's Included

  • Go Direct® Energy Sensor
  • Micro USB Cable

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Vernier Resistor BoardVES-RB$19.00
Go Direct® Charge StationGDX-CRG$89.00
Vernier Variable LoadVES-VL$74.00
Replacement PartOrder CodePriceQuantity
Micro USB CableCB-USB-MICRO$5.00
Go Direct® 300 mAh Replacement BatteryGDX-BAT-300$10.00

Support

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty (1 year on battery)
See our warranty policy

Replacement Parts

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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