The Vernier Structures & Materials Tester (VSMT) displacement sensor is not automatically recognized by our software. You can manually set up the sensor in Logger Pro and the LabQuest app by the following methods:
1) Logger Pro – Click on Experiment > Set Up Sensors and click on the digital port to which the sensor is connected. In the drop-down list select VSMT Displacement.
2) LabQuest App – From the Meter screen tap on Sensor Setup. Tap on the digital port to which the sensor is connected. In the drop-down list select VSMT Displacement. Note: you must scroll down the list to find this sensor. It is at the very bottom.
Graphical Analysis does not have the capability to allow you to specify a sensor. Therefore, the displacement sensor of the Vernier Structures & Materials Tester (VSMT) is not available when using this software. The force sensor is automatically recognized and fully functional within Graphical Analysis.
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