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The Go Direct Light and Colour Sensor is a powerful and versatile light sensor that measures light in the visible to ultraviolet electromagnetic spectrum. An RGB colour sensor detects relative contributions of primary colors in light. Go Direct Light and Colour directly connects wirelessly via Bluetooth® or wired via USB to your platform.
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Description
The Go Direct Light and Colour Sensor combines the power of multiple sensors to measure light intensity in the visible range, UVA, and UVB portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Visible light sensor
The fast sampling rate for the visible light sensor (1000 Hz) allows you to observe the flicker of fluorescent lamps.
Red, green, blue (RGB) colour sensor
Use the RGB sensor to determine the relative contribution of red, green, and blue light. A built-in white LED provides uniform illumination when the sensor is placed directly on a surface, reducing the effect of variable ambient light.
UV sensor
Ideal for experiments using UV lamps, the UV sensor responds primarily to UVA radiation (peak response at 365 nm).
The Go Direct Light and Colour Sensor can be used in a variety of experiments:
- Explore light intensity as a function of distance.
- Conduct polarised filter studies.
- Observe the flicker of fluorescent lamps.
- Perform reflectivity studies, including colour analysis.
Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are
The Go Direct robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation. Monitor battery life directly from our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app. 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.
Wired or Wireless—The Flexibility to Choose
Our Go Direct™ Light and Colour Sensor connects directly to your mobile device, Chromebook, or computer using our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth, allowing you to choose the solution best for your classroom or laboratory.
Experiments
- Reflectivity of Light
- Polaroid Filters
- How Bright is the Light?
Middle School Science with Vernier
- Reflectivity of Light
- Schoolyard Study
Specification
Visible Light Sensor
- Wavelengths: 400–800 nm
- Range: 0 to 150,000 lux
- Maximum sampling rate: 1,000 Hz
UV Sensor
- UVA wavelength sensitivity region, approximate: 365 nm peak, ±10 nm for half-sensitivity
- UVA typical resolution: 11 mW/m2
- Maximum sampling rate: 1 Hz
RGB Sensor
- Peak response: red 650 nm peak; green 550 nm peak; blue 450 nm peak
- Maximum sampling rate: 0.5 Hz
Go Direct Compatibility Requirements
Go Direct™ Sensors are fully compatible with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.4), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software. Please see the compatibility notes below for details.
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COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Interface | Graphical Analysis for Computers VERSION 4.4 |
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NO INTERFACE REQUIRED | Full support 1 |
LABQUEST 2 | Full support 23 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- 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.
- 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 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Interface | Graphical Analysis for Chrome VERSION 4.4 |
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NO INTERFACE REQUIRED | Full Support |
LABQUEST 2 | Full Support 12 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- 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 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Interface | Software |
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Graphical Analysis 4 for iOS | |
NO INTERFACE REQUIRED | Full Support |
LABQUEST 2 | Full Support 123 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
- Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
Interface | Software | |
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Graphical Analysis for Android | Graphical Analysis GW for Android | |
NO INTERFACE REQUIRED | Full Support | Incompatiable |
LABQUEST 2 | Full Support 123 | Full Support 23 |
COMPATIBILITY NOTES
- Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth® connection for best results.
- Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.