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Vernier Energy Sensor

Vernier Energy Sensor

Vernier Energy Sensor meters shown on LabQuest 2

Vernier Energy Sensor meters shown on LabQuest 2

Vernier Energy Sensor

$99.00

The Vernier Energy Sensor offers an easy way to quantify voltage, current, power, and energy output of small wind turbines and solar panels such as those used in our KidWind Experiment Kits.

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Education Levels

Setting up a circuit to study renewable energy systems such as wind turbines or solar panels is easy with the Vernier Energy Sensor. Simply connect a source such as a small wind turbine or solar panel to one side and a load such as the Variable Load or a resistor on Vernier Resistor Board to the other side.

The Energy Sensor measures the current and voltage of the system. Data-collection and analysis software, such as Logger Pro or LabQest App can then calculate the power and energy output.

Vernier Energy Sensor - Tech Tips with Vernier
Vernier Energy Sensor - Tech Tips (3:01)

Specifications

  • Source Input Potential Range: ± 30 V
  • Source Input Current Range: ± 1000 mA

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
High School (20 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects
Blade Variables and Power OutputRenewable Energy with Vernier
SolidityRenewable Energy with Vernier
Turbine EfficiencyRenewable Energy with Vernier
Power CurvesRenewable 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
Voltage and CircuitsRenewable 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 (2 experiments)
ExperimentLab Book
Generating ElectricityPhysics Explorations and Projects
Solar CellsPhysics Explorations and Projects

Requirements

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements. This sensor requires an interface (sold separately).

LabQuest
InterfaceLabQuest App
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support
Computers
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisLogger ProLogger Lite
LabQuest MiniFull supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest 3Full supportFull supportIncompatible
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1Full supportFull support 1
Go!LinkPartial support 2Partial support 2Partial support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)Full supportFull supportFull support
LabPro (discontinued)IncompatibleFull supportFull support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
  2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.
Chromebook
Software
InterfaceGraphical Analysis
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support 1
Go!LinkPartial support 2
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
  2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.
iOS
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportPartial support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2Full support 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Requires manual setup of Resistance and Power data using calculated columns.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Android
Software
InterfaceGraphical AnalysisGraphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full supportPartial support 1
LabQuest 3Full support 2Full support 2
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support 2Full support 2

Compatibility Notes

  1. Software cannot calculate resistance or power data.
  2. iOS and Androidâ„¢ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.
Arduino
Software
InterfaceArduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface ShieldFull support
LabVIEW
Software
InterfaceNI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ (discontinued)Full support
Vernier myDAQ AdapterFull support 1
Go!LinkPartial support 2
LabQuest MiniFull support
LabQuest Stream (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest 3Full support
LabQuest 2 (discontinued)Full support
LabQuest (discontinued)Full support

Compatibility Notes

  1. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.
  2. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.
Texas Instruments
Software
InterfaceEasyDataDataMateTI-84 SmartViewDataQuestTI-Nspire Software
EasyLinkPartial support 1 2IncompatiblePartial support 1 3Partial support 1Partial support 1 3
CBL 2 (discontinued)Partial support 4 5Partial support 4 5 6IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
LabPro (discontinued)Partial support 4 5Partial support 4 5 6IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (discontinued)IncompatibleIncompatibleIncompatibleFull support 7Full support 7

Compatibility Notes

  1. This interface can collect voltage data or current data but not both simultaneously. As a result, the software cannot calculate resistance and power data.
  2. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
  3. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
  4. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
  5. Software cannot calculate resistance or power data.
  6. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.
  7. Requires manual setup of meter and data columns for resistance and power data

What's Included

  • Vernier Energy Sensor

Accessories

AccessoryOrder CodePriceQuantity
Vernier Resistor BoardVES-RB$19.00
Vernier Variable LoadVES-VL$74.00

Support

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Warranty

5-year limited warranty
See our warranty policy

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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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