Data Collection with TI Calculators

We offer several ways to collect data with TI graphing calculators. One option utilizes the Vernier LabPro or the CBL 2 data collection interfaces. In this option, sensors connect to the interface, and the interface connects to the calculator. LabPro and CBL 2 are full-feature data-collection interfaces that support our complete line of sensors, and they work with most of the TI graphing calculators. If you are a science or math teacher, these interfaces give you the most flexibility.

The other option allows you connect sensors directly to a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator. Through the USB port you can collect temperature data with the Vernier EasyTemp™, and you can collect position, velocity and acceleration data with a CBR 2™. Or you can collect data from pressure, light, force, and more with the Vernier EasyLink™ and one of 41 compatible Vernier probes. In each case, data collection is simplified with the Vernier EasyData™ program.

For data collection with TI-Nspire™ handhelds and software, go to our TI-Nspire section »

See which calculators and compatible with Vernier interfaces, sensors, and software. See compatibility chart »

Data Collection Interfaces

Vernier LabPro vs. Texas Instrument CBL 2
Vernier LabPro and TI CBL 2 are data collection interfaces that allow you to collect data with TI graphing calculators. These two products were jointly developed by Vernier and Texas Instruments. They are similar in many ways, but there are some important differences. The main one being that LabPro also works with computers. The following gives you a brief description of the two interfaces.

See LabPro vs. CBL 2 Comparison for a complete comparison of the two products.

LabPro
Collecting data with LabPro and a graphing calculator is quick and easy. Simply plug in your sensors, run the DataMate calculator program, and you are ready to collect and analyze data! LabPro supports all of our sensors. It comes with all the hardware necessary to connect to a TI graphing calculator or a computer. It also includes a voltage probe and power supply.

CBL 2
The CBL 2 is an easy-to-use, powerful, and inexpensive data-collection tool. More than 50 sensors, such as our Motion Detector, Dual-Range Force Sensor, and pH Sensor, can be connected to the CBL 2. The CBL 2 System includes the CBL 2 interface, a Stainless Steel Temperature Probe, Light Probe, Voltage Probe, calculator cradle, short link cable, batteries, user�s guide, and a TI Resource CD.

Direct Data Collection

Vernier Easy Products
Inexpensive and easy to use! What more can you ask for? Simply plug Vernier EasyTemp or EasyLink into the USB port on the TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators. The EasyData program automatically launches, and you are ready to collect data!

TI-Nspire works with Easy products! Data collection with TI-Nspire »

Texas Instruments CBR 2
If you teach math, physical science or physics, you may want to consider the CBR 2. The CBR 2 collects distance, velocity, and acceleration data while connected directly to the USB port of a TI-84 Plus or TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator. The EasyData program automatically launches, and you are ready to collect data!

TI-Nspire works with CBR 2. Data collection with TI-Nspire »