• Load cell
• Threaded eye-bolt
• Quick link for connecting hardware

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

LabQuest

Interface	LabQuest App
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2	Full support
LabQuest	Full support

Computers

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis (Web App)	Logger Pro (discontinued)	Logger Lite (discontinued)
LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support	Full support	Full support	Incompatible
LabQuest 2	Full support	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support 1	Full support 1	Full support	Full support 1
Go!Link	Full support	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabQuest	Full support	Full support	Full support	Full support
LabPro	Incompatible	Incompatible	Full support 2	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
2. Sensor does not auto-ID; manual setup is required.

Chromebook

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis (Web App)
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support 1
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

iOS

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support 1	Full support 1
LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

1. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Android

	Software
Interface	Graphical Analysis	Graphical Analysis GW
LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support
LabQuest 3	Full support 1	Full support 1
LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support 1

Compatibility Notes

1. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Arduino

	Software
Interface	Arduino
Vernier Arduino® Interface Shield	Full support

LabVIEW

	Software
Interface	NI LabVIEW
SensorDAQ	Full support
Vernier myDAQ Adapter	Full support 1
Go!Link	Full support
LabQuest Mini	Full support
LabQuest Stream	Full support 2
LabQuest 3	Full support
LabQuest 2	Full support
LabQuest	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. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

Texas Instruments

	Software
Interface	EasyData	TI-84 SmartView	DataQuest	TI-Nspire Software
EasyLink	Full support 1	Full support 2	Full support	Full support 2
CBL 2	Full support 3	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
LabPro	Full support 3	Incompatible	Incompatible	Incompatible
TI-Nspire Lab Cradle	Incompatible	Incompatible	Full support	Full support

Compatibility Notes

1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.

1. Connect the sensor to the interface (LabQuest Mini, LabQuest 2, etc.).
2. Start the appropriate data-collection software (Logger Pro, Logger Lite, LabQuest App) if not already running, and choose New from File menu.

The software will identify the sensor and load a default data-collection setup. You are now ready to continue your experiment.

If you are collecting data using a Chromebook™, mobile device such as iPad^® or Android™ tablet, or a Vernier wireless sensor or interface, please see the following link for up-to-date connection information:

www.vernier.com/start/vsmt-force

Connect the sensor following the steps in the Getting Started section of the user manual.

You should not have to perform a calibration when using the VSMT Force Sensor. The VSMT Force Sensor comes pre-calibrated, and you can simply use the appropriate calibration value that is stored in the data-collection program. If you want to improve the calibration, recalibration is allowed. Follow the same procedure used in calibrating most Vernier sensors—a two point calibration. One of the points is usually with no force applied. Select the calibration option in the program you are using and remove all force from the sensor. Enter 0 as the first known force. The second point can be set by lifting an object of known mass with the VSMT Force Sensor. Enter the weight of the object for the second calibration point. This must be determined with a properly calibrated scale. For best results the sensor should be calibrated in the same orientation in which it will be used.

Operational range	0 to 1000 N
Safety range (maximum force without damage done to sensor)	0 to 1300 N
12-bit resolution	1 N
Stored calibration values	slope: 241.9 N/V intercept: –107.6 N

The VSMT Force Sensor is capable of measuring (and therefore storing) significant forces. When structures fail under stress they can release that energy very quickly. Note: Care should be taken to protect people and property from damage due to the potential release of this energy. Vernier recommends the use of safety glasses to protect eyes from flying debris when using the VSMT Force Sensor.

It is also important to connect any hardware securely. Threaded parts should be attached so that a sufficient amount of the threaded component is engaged.

For troubleshooting and FAQs, see www.vernier.com/til/3344

If you have followed the troubleshooting steps and are still having trouble with your VSMT Force Sensor, contact Vernier Technical Support at support@vernier.com or call 888-837-6437.

Vernier warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship as delivered to the customer. This warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use. Due to the nature of this device this warranty extends only to the initial delivery of the equipment.