Pico DrDaq PC data logger and pc oscilloscope

DrDAQ represents a breakthrough in data logging.
Simply plug DrDAQ into any Windows PC, run the supplied software and you are ready to collect and display data. DrDAQ draws its power from the parallel port, so no batteries or power supply are required.

The DrDAQ can be used for a variety of purposes. For example here is some software to use you DrDAQ for monitoring your aquarium

DrDAQ has built in sensors for light, sound (both sound level and sound waveforms) and temperature. It can also measure voltage and resistance. In addition it has a socket for standard pH electrodes and connectors for optional external sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure and more).

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DrDAQ General Specifications
Input Channels	7 Internal, 2 External	see our complete kits $$$
Sampling Rate	10 to 15,000 samples per second (PC Dependent)
Overload Protection	±30V
Digital Outputs	1 TTL (with 1-3kOhm Output Impedance), 1 LED
Dimensions	55 x 70 x 20mm
Output Connector	25 Way Male D-type to PC parallel port
Supplied software	PicoScope, PicoLog and additional software drivers

DrDAQ Internal Sensor Specifications
Channel	Range	Resolution	Accuracy
Sound waveform	±100	0.2	Not calibrated
Sound level	55 to 100dBA	1dBA	5dBA
Voltage	0 to 5V	5mV	3% of FSD
Resistance	0 to 1MOhm	1kOhm (at 10KOhm)	2% (at 100KOhm)
Temperature	0 to 70°C	0.1°C (at 25°C)	2°C (at 25°C)
Light	0 to 100	0.1	Not Calibrated

DrDAQ External Sensor Specifications
Sensor		Range	Resolution	Accuracy
	pH	0 to 14	0.02pH	Calibration dependent	More Information

	Temperature Sensor	-10 to 105°C	0.1°C (at 25°C)	0.3°C (at 25°C)	More Information

	Humidity Sensor	20% to 90% RH (Non Condensing)	0.2% RH	±10%	More Information

	Reed Switch	0% = closed 100% = open	-	-	More Information

	Oxygen Sensor (Galvanic Cell)	0 to 100% oxygen	-	±3% (uncalibrated) ±1% (calibrated at constant temperature / pressure)	More Information

	Sensor Adapter	four wire breakout (4mm) for connecting custom external circuits/sensors to the external sensor sockets on the DrDAQ			More Information

	Magnetic Induction Kit	Please refer to the electromagnetic induction experiments page in the Pico DrDAQ web site for great ideas with this kit			More Information

Data Logging in Practice by Roger Frost

This 142 page book contains a huge number of experiment ideas for teachers. It was recently reviewed in the Association for Science Education (ASE) journal:

"Teachers cannot always define professional work, but they can always recognize it and this is a prime example. For a start, this book deals with the real world of schools, and invites the teacher, as a fellow professional, to analyze what is available, and to bounce ideas about. The greatest value of this book is in its first 30 odd pages. There are indexes and tables to relate the contents to the context of teachers. There are clever and helpful organizational suggestions. There is advice on types of sensors and choosing them for experiments. The experimental details are not concerned with what kind of hardware is used, but much more with the treatment of results. Relevant web sites are noted. Strongly recommended for all schools who intend to use this technique."

DrDAQ Data Logging In Practice Book Price $29.75

DrDAQ Complete Kits

DrDAQ data logger

DrDAQ 2 Sensor Kit

DrDAQ data logger together with software, example experiments and two external temperature sensors.

DrDAQ 3 Sensor Kit

Along with the DrDAQ and software this pack also includes two external temperature sensors and a pH electrode.

DrDAQ 5 Sensor Kit

A DrDAQ data logger, software, two temperature sensors, a pH electrode together with a reed switch and humidity sensor make up this value pack.

DrDAQ 6 Sensor Kit

Together with the DrDAQ and software, this pack also contains two temperature sensors, a pH electrode, humidity sensor, reed switch and an oxygen sensor.

DrDAQ + Software

DrDAQ Data Logger

Temperature, Humidity, Light, PH, Sound and Oxygen Data Acquisition

The DrDAQ is a low cost data logger from Pico Technology. It is supplied ready to use with all cables, software and example science experiments. Please visit the Pico DrDAQ website for detailed information, a huge data base of science experiments and cool ideas for the DrDAQ unit.