CBL™ Made Easy!

5 Steps to Getting Started with the CBL System, Vernier Sensors, and the
TI-73, 82, 83, 83 Plus, 85, 86, 89, 92, and 92 Plus Graphing Calculators

Erik Schmidt

Vernier Software
8565 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
Portland, Oregon 97225-2429
(503) 297-5317
FAX (503) 297-1760
www.vernier.com
[email protected]

Version 7/12/99
CBL Made Easy! Copyright 1998 by Vernier Software. All rights
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your school only. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in
any other manner without written permission of Vernier Software
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reviews.

The terms Calculator-Based Laboratory, CBL, Calculator-Based

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Portland, OR 97225-2429
(503) 297-5317
FAX (503) 297-1760
[email protected]
www.vernier.com

Second Edition 1998

First Printing
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 CBL Made Easy!
Table of Contents

OVERVIEW: CBL MADE EASY! ..................................................................................................................... 1

GETTING STARTED: NECESSARY MATERIALS ........................................................................................ 2

STEP 1: LOAD PROGRAMS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER......................................................................... 3

TI-GRAPH LINK Software ...................................................................................................................... 3
CBL Programs....................................................................................................................................... 4

STEP 2: LOAD PROGRAMS ONTO YOUR CALCULATOR .................................................................... 5

Using Windows Computers................................................................................................................... 5
Using Macintosh Computers ................................................................................................................ 6
TI-GRAPH LINK Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 8

STEP 3: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ................................................................................................... 9

STEP 4: COLLECT DATA- A TEMPERATURE EXPERIMENT ............................................................. 10

STEP 5: SENDING GRAPHS AND DATA TO YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................ 13

Using Graphical Analysis Software ................................................................................................... 13
Using TI-GRAPH LINK Software ......................................................................................................... 16

APPENDIX A: CALCULATORS AND CBL PRODUCTS ....................................................................... 19

CBL Product Prices.............................................................................................................................19
Calculator Troubleshooting................................................................................................................20
A More Detailed Description of the CBL ........................................................................................... 21

APPENDIX B: VERNIER SOFTWARE SENSORS AND ADAPTERS ................................................... 22

APPENDIX C: VERNIER SOFTWARE CBL LAB MANUALS............................................................. 23

APPENDIX D: CBL PACKAGES............................................................................................................ 25

APPENDIX E: REPAIRS AND RETURNS .............................................................................................. 28

APPENDIX F: FURTHER CBL INTEREST ............................................................................................ 29

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 Overview
CBL Made Easy!
This CBL guidebook is a step-by-step guide to collecting data using the Calculator-Based Laboratory
(CBL) and a Texas Instruments graphing calculator. It was written in a sequence to be followed from the
purchase of necessary materials, through the setup and data collection procedures, and on to areas of
further interest.

The flowchart below is, in a nutshell, the entire CBL setup process described in this guidebook. If you
lost everything but this diagram, you would still have the five steps to successfully run experiments with
the CBL.

S te p 1 S te p 2
L o a d via dis k

Or

D ow n lo a d v ia In te rn e t

Load the T I-G R A PH LIN K softw are and Vernie r U se the T I-G R A PH LIN K cab le and s oftw are to
calcu la to r program s o nto you r c om puter. send the Vernier calculator program s to you r
TI grap hing calculator.

S te p 3 S te p 4
P lug th e sensor in to th e CB L
(C BL -D IN adapter s how n here
m ay b e ne cessary)

C onnec t black calculator-to-calculator C olle ct d ata using the C B L, T I grap hing calcu la to r
link c able to the I/O po rt on the C B L an d and sen sor (e.g., tem p erature p ro be ).
TI grap hing calculator.

S te p 5 (optional)

U se the T I-G R A PH LIN K cab le to s end the

collected data to th e com puter an d view it usin g
Ve rnier G raphical An alysis softwa re.

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 Getting Started

To perform experiments with the CBL, you will need

• The CBL System.

• One of the nine Texas Instruments graphing calculators (TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-
85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, TI-92 Plus).
• The input/output cable provided with the TI graphing calculator.
• TI-GRAPH LINK cable and software.
• CBL programs (available from our web site, on disk in the back of the CBL lab manuals, or on
the CBL Data Collection Disk).
• Sensors (either the three TI probes included with the CBL System or Vernier sensors).
• Adapters for sensors not included with the CBL System.

Optional (but highly recommended):

• AC Adapter (TI-9201)
• Graphical Analysis software

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 Step 1: Load Programs onto Your Computer

Before you do anything, you need to load the TI-GRAPH LINK software and CBL program files onto your
computer.

A. Load the TI-GRAPH LINK Software onto Your Computer

The TI-GRAPH LINK program must be installed first. There are two sources of this program: the
installation disk that comes with the TI-GRAPH LINK and the Texas Instruments web site.1

1. TI-Graph Link Installation Disk

• Windows:
When you use the TI-GRAPH LINK for Windows installation disk, all you need to do is
double-click the icon according to the type of calculator being used (for example,
Setup83.exe, Setup92.exe). A folder named, for example, Wlink83.exe will be created on your
hard drive.

• Macintosh:
When you use the TI-GRAPH LINK for Macintosh installation disk, all you need to do is
double-click the icon according to the type of calculator being used (for example, TI-Graph
Link 2 or TI-GRAPH LINK for TI-82). Single-click the Extract button. A folder named “TI-
GRAPH LINK” containing the program file will be created on your hard drive.

2. TI-Graph Link from the Texas Instruments Web Site

If you do not have the disks, but you do have the cable and adapters, you can download and install
the TI-GRAPH LINK program for free from the Texas Instruments web site:

www.ti.com/calc/docs/link.htm

Click on the calculator type you are using, then select the platform (Windows or Macintosh).
• The Windows program will select a folder on your hard drive to which the setup program will
be sent.

• The Macintosh version will be saved on your desktop or your hard drive depending on the
settings of the internet browser.

Leave the web site and double-click the setup icon in your Windows hard drive. The instructions
will then lead you through the installation process. On the Macintosh desktop, drag the
TI-GRAPH LINK icon to the hard drive.

Now that you have the TI-GRAPH LINK program installed on your computer, your calculator and
computer will be able to communicate.

1
The TI-GRAPH LINK (TI-GL, $55) comes with the programs, cable, and adapters. If you wish to download the
program and manuals from the TI-web site, you can purchase the TI-Graph Link Cable and adapter package (GLC,
$37) from Vernier Software.

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Step 1 Load Programs onto Your Computer

B. Load the CBL Programs onto Your Computer

These are the programs you will run on your calculator when performing experiments. They should be
saved on your computer before you transfer them to your calculator. There are a number of sources for the
CBL programs:

• Vernier web site (www.vernier.com). Click on “Free Stuff,” then “CBL Programs,” and choose the
type of program, calculator, and computer (Macintosh or Windows) you are using. If you prefer, you
can download the entire suite of CBL programs.

• Disks that come in the back of the Vernier lab manuals (e.g., Chemistry with CBL).2 The disks contain
group files, one for each type of TI graphing calculator (“chem-bio.83g”, “chem-bio.92g”, etc.). Each
group file contains a number of programs that comprise the data collection program for the TI
calculator. Copy or drag the file for your particular TI calculator into the TI-GRAPH LINK folder on
your hard drive. The disks also contain Word files. They provide a way for you to edit student
experiments to match your lab situation, equipment, or style of teaching. NOTE: On the Windows
platform, you will first need to double-click on the “Double-click to Install” icon before you save the
programs.

• Disks that come with other lab books, such as Real World Math with the CBL System and Exploring
Physics and Math with the CBL System.

• CBL Data Collection disks purchased separately from Vernier Software (Order Code CMEP, $12).
This package contains all the available CBL programs: PHYSICS, CHEMBIO, PHYSCI, RADIATIN, and
SPECTRO (Macintosh and IBM-compatible). Copy or drag the file for your particular TI calculator
into the TI-GRAPH LINK folder in your hard drive.

Nice work! You will now use the TI-GRAPH LINK cable and software to transfer the CBL programs from
the computer to the calculator. Move on to Step 2.

2
For more information on Vernier lab manuals and the programs they include, see Appendix C.

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 Step 2: Load Programs onto Your Calculator
The programs can now be sent to your TI graphing calculator using the TI-GRAPH LINK program and
cable. The method of sending programs to your TI calculator depends on the type of calculator and
computer you have.

Make sure to clear all the memory on your calculator before you load the group program. Press 2nd

MEM then Reset.

Windows Computers

TI-82 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of your computer and to the port at the
bottom edge of the TI-82 calculator.
2. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (82) software on your computer and choose Send from the Link menu.
3. Turn on the TI-82 calculator and press 2nd [LINK]. Press , then select 1:receive from the
RECEIVE menu (Waiting appears on the TI-82 screen).
4. On the computer, open the folder that contains your CBL programs (for example, “TI-82”), then click
the appropriate file (for example, “chem-bio.82g” or “physics.82.g”). The “g” in the name denotes a
group file.
5. Click on OK. The group of programs is now loaded onto your calculator. When the file transfer is
complete, click on OK.

TI-73, TI-83, and TI-86 Calculators

1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of your computer and to the port at the
bottom edge of the TI-73, 83, 86 calculator.
2. Turn on the TI-73, 83, 86 calculator (unlike the TI-82, you do not need to put these calculators in
RECEIVE mode).
3. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (73, 83, 86) software on your computer and choose Send from the Link
menu.
4. In the right-most window of the “Send to TI-73, 83, 86” screen, open the folder that contains your
CBL programs (for example,“TI-83”), then click the appropriate file (for example, “CHEM-
BIO.83g” or “PHYSICS.83g”) from the left-most screen. The “g” in the name denotes a group file.
5. Click on Add. The file name is copied to the bottom window of the screen.
6. Click on OK. The sending window appears. When the file transfer is complete, click on OK. The
group of programs is now loaded into your calculator.
TI-83 Plus Calculators
1. Connect the TI-Graph Link cable between your computer and TI-83 Plus and make sure the TI-83
Plus is on the Home Screen.
2. Start the TI-Graph Link (TI-83 Plus) program.
3. Select Send Application from the Link menu. If you want to load Chembio, locate the chem-bio.app
file (cmbi83pl.app) on your computer or on the CBL Data Collection disk. For the Physics program
locate the physics.app file (phyz83pl.app). Double click on either file to add it to the File Selected
field at the bottom of the Send Application dialog box.
4. Click the OK button to send the application to your TI-83 Plus. (If you use the Flash memory of the
calculator extensively, you may see a Garbage Collection message. This occurs if you try to archive
when there is not enough free archive memory. The TI-83 Plus will attempt to rearrange the Flash
memory to make additional room. Select Yes if you asked to collect garbage.)
5. You can confirm that the application has been loaded by pressing the [APPS] key on the calculator.
You will see ChemBio and/or Physics listed in the Applications menu.
6. To run the program, choose the ChemBio or Physics app from the Applications menu.

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Step 2 Load the Program onto Your Calculator

TI-85 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of your computer and to the port at the
bottom edge of the TI-85 calculator.
2. Turn on the TI-85 calculator and press 2nd [LINK], then select <RECV>. “Waiting” appears on the
TI-85 screen.
3. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (85) software on your computer and choose Send from the Link menu.
4. Open the folder that contains your CBL programs (for example, “TI-85”).
5. Click the appropriate file (for example,“chem-bio.85g” or “physics.85g”) and click on OK. The “g”
in the name denotes a group file. The Sending window appears. When the file transfer is complete,
click on OK. The group of programs is now loaded into your calculator.

TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators

1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of your computer and to the port at the
bottom edge of the TI-89 or top edge of the TI-92, 92 Plus calculator. (The calculator will turn on
automatically.)
2. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (89, 92, 92 Plus) software on your computer and choose Send from the
Link menu.
3. In the right-most window of the screen, select the folder that contains your CBL programs (for
example, “TI-89”), then click the appropriate file (for example,“chem-bio.89g” or “physics.89g”) from
the left-most window. The “g” in the name denotes a group file.
4. Click on Add. The file name is copied to the bottom window of the screen.
5. Click on OK. When the file transfer is complete, click on OK. The group of programs is now loaded
into your calculator.

Macintosh

TI-82 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port
at the bottom edge of the TI-82 calculator.
2. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (82) software on your computer and choose Group from the Send menu.
3. Turn on the TI-82 calculator and press 2nd [LINK]. Press , then select 1:receive from the
RECEIVE menu (“Waiting...” appears on the TI-82 screen).
4. Open the folder that contains your CBL programs (for example, “TI-82”) then open the appropriate
file (for example, “chem-bio.82g” or “physics.82g”). The “g” in the name denotes a group file.
NOTE: When you are selecting the group file, do not double-click it.
5. Click on Send. The group of programs is now loaded onto your calculator.

TI-85 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port
at the bottom edge of the TI-85 calculator.
2. Turn on the TI-85 calculator and press 2nd [LINK], then select <RECV>. (“Waiting” appears on the
TI-85 screen).
3. Start the TI-GRAPH LINK (85) software on your computer and choose Group from the Send menu.
4. Open the folder that contains your CBL programs (for example, “TI-85”).
5. Select the appropriate file (for example, “chem-bio.85g” or “physics.85g”) and click on Open. The
“g” in the name denotes a group file. NOTE: When you are selecting the group file, do not double-
click it.
6. Click on Send. The message “Sending Data to TI-85” appears while the group of programs are
loading into your calculator.
3
TI-73, TI-83, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port
at the bottom edge of the TI-73, 83, 86, 89 or the top-left edge of the TI-92 or TI-92 Plus.
2. Turn on the calculator and start TI-GRAPH LINK 2.0 on your computer.

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Load the Program onto Your Calculator Step 2

3. Select TI-73, TI-83, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, or TI-92 Plus from the Connection menu. Confirm that it is
using the Modem Port.
4. The list of items on the TI-73, 83, 86, 89, 92, and 92 Plus is read by TI-GRAPH LINK and
displayed in a window called “TI-73,” “TI-86,” etc. according to the type of calculator being used.
5. Select Add... from the File menu.
6. Using the Macintosh finder, open the folder that contains your CBL programs (for example, “TI-73”),
then select the appropriate file (for example, “chem-bio.73g”). The “g” in the name denotes a group
file.
7. Click on Open. The programs will copy to your calculator.

TI-83 Plus Calculators

1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port
at the bottom edge of the TI-83 Plus.
2. Turn on the calculator and start TI-GRAPH LINK 2.0 on your computer.
3. Select TI-83 Plus from the Connection menu. Confirm that it is using the Modem Port.
4. The list of items on the TI-83 Plus is read by TI-GRAPH LINK and displayed in a window called
“TI-83 Plus.”
5. Select Add... from the File menu.
6. Using the Macintosh finder, open the folder that contains your CBL applications (for example, “TI-83
Plus”), then select the appropriate file (for example, “cmbi83pl.app” or “phyz83pl.app”). The “app”
in the name denotes an application.
7. Click on Open. The programs will copy to your calculator (If you use the Flash memory of the
calculator extensively, you may see a Garbage Collection message. This occurs if you try to archive
when there is not enough free archive memory. The TI-83 Plus will attempt to rearrange the Flash
memory to make additional room. Select Yes if you asked to collect garbage.)
8. You can confirm that the application has been loaded by pressing the [APPS] key on the calculator.
You will see ChemBio and/or Physics listed in the Applications menu.
9. To run the program, choose the ChemBio or Physics app from the Applications menu..

You did it! The programs should now be loaded into your calculator. To confirm this, press [PRGM] on
the TI-73, 82, 83, 85 and 86, [APPS] on the TI-83 Plus, or 2nd [VAR-LINK] on the TI-89, 92, 92 Plus.
You should see a number of programs listed. All of the programs listed are sub-programs of the primary
data-collection program (at the top of the list).

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Step 2 Load the Program onto Your Calculator

TI-GRAPH LINK Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
My TI-GRAPH LINK for Macintosh program Within the TI-GRAPH LINK for Macintosh
does not see the group file in the CBL program software you have “All Objects” selected from
folder. the pull-down menu at the bottom of the screen
that comes up when you try to link. You need to
have “Group” selected from that list of choices.
After you select Group, you should be able to
see all of the group files that we supply.
I cannot get programs to transfer to my TI-83 Are you trying to use 2nd [LINK] on the
calculator, even though the cable is good and I calculator to send the programs? Remember that
can transfer the LCD screen. a TI-83 is very different from a TI-82 in this
respect. When you send programs from the
computer to a TI-83, you do not touch the
calculator except to turn it on and set it to the
home screen..
Can I load both PHYSICS and CHEMBIO on The TI-73, 82, 83, 85 have only enough memory
my calculator? to load one of the Vernier groups. The TI-83
Plus, 86, 89, 92, and 92 Plus have enough
memory to hold both.
Can I use TI-GRAPH LINK with Windows The Texas Instruments web site
NT? (www.ti.com/calc/docs/linkwinnt.htm) has an
NT 4.0 version of Graph Link software you can
download for free.

I get a Link Transmission Error message. • Make certain the cable is firmly pushed into
the ports.
• You could be running Graphical Analysis at
the same time, so the modem port is already
being occupied. Quit Graphical Analysis
and try again.
• If you are using a Macintosh PowerBook,
you need to turn off AppleTalk from the
Chooser. Also, if you have an internal
modem, turn it off in the Control panel.
• Make sure you clear all the memory on your
calculator before you load the group
program.

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 Step 3: Putting it All Together
Now you are ready to get your hardware set up. This is the easy part. At the base of the CBL are two ports.
The left port is the communications port. This connects the CBL to the calculator via the black calculator
link cable. Be sure to push the cables firmly in when connecting the two components.3

There are four jacks located along the top and the left of the CBL unit in which you can plug Vernier or TI
probes. They are labeled CH1, CH2, CH3, and Sonic. You should use the lowest channel available. The
Sonic port is used only for the Motion Detector. All Vernier sensors other than the CBL Motion Detector
and CBL Microphone require an adapter. If the order code for Vernier sensors ends with the extension
“-DIN,” then it requires a CBL-DIN adapter. For more information about adapters, refer to Appendix B.

Ste p 1: P lug the black link c able into th e link port on the
bottom of the CB L and T I graphing ca lcu lator.

C H1 ! C H2 C H1 ! C H2

Step 2: P lug the C BL -DIN

adapte r into C hann el 1
of th e C B L. Step 3: C onn ec t the sensor to the
C B L-D IN adapter.

3
The right port allows you to connect an AC adapter (TI-9201). This will prolong battery life when doing
experiments indoors.

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 Step 4: Collect Data - A Temperature Experiment
Now you are ready for the fun part—collecting data! Here is a simple temperature experiment to try.4 It
will guide you through the process of making measurements using a temperature probe and the CBL
system. Once you are familiar with the basic steps, you will be able to perform any experiment with the
CBL. It’s that easy!

OBJECTIVES
In this experiment, you will

• use a TI graphing calculator, a CBL System, and a temperature probe to measure temperature
• record data
• make a graph of the data

MATERIALS
CBL System TI-GRAPH LINK
TI graphing calculator two 250-ml beakers or two glasses
TI Temperature Probe cold water (cooled with ice)
CHEMBIO, PHYSICS, OR PHYSCI program hot water

Figure 1

PROCEDURE
1. Place about 100 ml of tap water into a 250-ml beaker or a glass. Add two or three ice cubes.

2. Place a temperature probe into the cold water and stir briefly. Then position the probe in the cold-
water beaker as shown in Figure 1.

3. Plug the temperature probe into Channel 1 of the CBL System. Connect the CBL System to the TI
graphing calculator with the link cable using the port at the bottom of each unit. Firmly press in the
cable ends.

4
This is a modified version of Experiment 1 in Physical Science with CBL, by Don Volz and Sandy Sapatka

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Step 4 Collect Data

4. Turn on the CBL unit and the calculator. Follow these steps to start the CHEMBIO, PHYSICS, or
PHYSCI program on your calculator:
TI-73, 82 or 83 Calculators:
Press PRGM , then press the calculator key for the number that precedes CHEMBIO, PHYSICS, or
PHYSCI program (usually 1 ). Press ENTER , then press ENTER again to go to the MAIN MENU.
TI-83 Plus Calculators
Press APPS , then press the calculator key for the number that precedes CHEMBIO, PHYSICS, or
PHYSCI program. Press ENTER , then press ENTER again to go to the MAIN MENU.
TI-85 or 86 Calculators:
Press PRGM , press F1 to select < NAMES >, and press a menu key to select < CHEMB >,
< PHYSICS >, or < PHYSCI > (usually F1 ). Press ENTER , then press ENTER again to go to the
MAIN MENU.
TI-89, 92 or 92 Plus Calculators:
Press 2nd [VAR-LINK]. Use the cursor pad to scroll down to “chembio,” “physics,” or “physci”
then press ENTER . Press ) to complete the open parenthesis that follows “chembio,” “physics,”
or “physci” on the entry line and press ENTER . Press ENTER again to go to the MAIN MENU.

5. Set up the calculator and CBL for one temperature probe and a temperature calibration.
• Select SET UP PROBES from the MAIN MENU.
• Select “1” as the number of probes.
• Select TEMPERATURE5 from the SELECT PROBE menu.
• Enter “1” as the channel number (in the PHYSICS program, press ENTER ).
• Select USE STORED from the CALIBRATION menu (this menu will appear only if your are using
the Vernier Direct-Connect Temperature Probe).

6. Set up the calculator and CBL for data collection.

• Select COLLECT DATA from the MAIN MENU.
• Select TIME GRAPH from the DATA COLLECTION menu.
• Enter “4” as the time between samples, in seconds.
• Enter “25” as the number of samples (the CBL will collect data for a total of 100 seconds).
• Press ENTER , then select USE TIME SETUP to continue. Note: If you want to change the sample
time or sample number you entered, select MODIFY SETUP. Then choose, on the TI-85, “LIVE =
LIVE DISPLAY.”
• Enter “0” as the minimum temperature (Ymin).
• Enter “80” as the maximum temperature (Ymax).
• Enter “10” as the temperature increment (Yscl). Do not press ENTER to begin data collection until
Step 8.

7. Get about 150 ml of hot water in a second 250-ml beaker.

Note: In Step 9, you will switch the temperature probe from the cold water to the hot water at exactly
20 seconds after you have begun data collection. This will be done as the fifth data point appears on
the calculator screen (5 X 4 seconds = 20 seconds).

8. When everything is ready, press ENTER on the calculator to begin data collection. Do not stir or move
the water.

5
If you are using a Standard Temperature Probe (with a box in the cable), select 1:VERNR STD TEMP.

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 Collect Data Step 4

9. When exactly 20 seconds have gone by (when the fifth data point appears on the calculator screen),
quickly move the temperature probe to the beaker containing hot water and continue data collection.
Do not stir the water or move the temperature probe during the remainder of the data collection
period.

10. When data collection is complete, press ENTER to display a graph of temperature vs. time on the
calculator screen. Use to examine the data points along the curve.

11. View the calculator data lists and record your temperature data.

Press ENTER , then select NO when asked if you want to repeat the trial. Select VIEW DATA from the
MAIN MENU (In the PHYSICS program, select QUIT).

TI-73, 82, 83, or 83 Plus Calculators:

To view the data lists, press STAT , then select EDIT. You can use the arrow keys to scroll through
the time data (L1) and the temperature data (L2). Record the temperature values in your Data Table
(round to the nearest 0.1°C).

TI-85 Calculators:
Press STAT , then select < EDIT > by pressing F2 . Select < L1 > (time) as the xlist Name by
pressing F3 ENTER . Select < L2 > (temperature) as the ylist Name by pressing F4 ENTER .

The time values are now displayed on the calculator screen as x1–x50 and the temperature values
for Part II are stored as y1–y50. Press to scroll through the data pairs.

TI-86 Calculators:
Press 2nd [STAT], then select < EDIT > by pressing F2 . Press to scroll down through
the data lists L1 (time) and L2 (temperature).

TI-89, 92, or 92 Plus Calculators:

To view the data matrix, press APPS , select Data/Matrix Editor, then Current. Use the cursor pad to
scroll down through the data lists c1 (time) and c2 (temperature).

DATA TABLE

Time Temp Time Temp Time Temp Time Temp

(s) (°C) (s) (°C) (s) (°C) (s) (°C)
4 ______ 32 ______ 56 ______ 80 ______
8 ______ 36 ______ 60 ______ 84 ______
12 ______ 40 ______ 64 ______ 88 ______
16 ______ 44 ______ 68 ______ 92 ______
20 ______ 48 ______ 72 ______ 96 ______
24 ______ 52 ______ 76 ______ 100 ______
28 ______

Now that you have collected data, would you like to print a graph? If so, go on to Step 5.

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 Step 5: Sending Graphs and Data to Your
Computer (optional)

Now that you have collected data, you can, of course, analyze data with your calculator. However, if you
wish to analyze the data on a computer or print the data, you will need to use the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to
transfer the data back to your computer.

You have two options when sending data back to your computer. One option is to simply use the TI-GRAPH
LINK software for printing graphs and data lists. Alternatively, you can use the Vernier Graphical Analysis6
program along with the TI-GRAPH LINK cable. Graphical Analysis software (Macintosh or Windows
version) has a file option for importing data lists from all of the CBL-compatible TI graphing calculators.
The Graphical Analysis program is not required for data collection with the CBL. However, most people
have found it is a great tool for directly moving CBL data from the graphing calculator to the computer for
graphing and printing. It is also very good for performing mathematical modeling and finding the
relationships between variables. Most importantly, as shown below, it produces graphs that look much nicer
than the TI-GRAPH LINK program graphs.

Using TI-GRAPH LINK software Using Graphical Analysis software

Here are instructions for both methods of sending data to the computer:

Using Graphical Analysis Software

Graphical Analysis has many graphing features, such as labels and units for axes, autoscaling, and
modification of axes. Printed graphs will have a better resolution and appearance than printed screens of
the TI calculator display. Data tables can be displayed and printed with side-by-side columns and
headings. In general, data transfer to the computer takes less time using Graphical Analysis than with the
TI-GRAPH LINK program.

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Graphical Analysis for Windows (GA-WIN, $49.95). Graphical Analysis for Macintosh (GA-MAC, $49.95). The
purchase of these programs include a school or college department site license.

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 Step 5 Sending Graphs and Data to the Computer

Graphical Analysis, Windows Version

1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to a free

serial port of the Windows computer and to the
port on the bottom edge of the TI calculator.
2. With Graphical Analysis running, choose Import
from TI Calculator... from the File menu. If the
TI-GRAPH LINK cable is not connected to the
serial port designated in the status box, click on
Select Port and choose the correct port for the TI-
GRAPH LINK cable.

TI-73, TI-82, TI-83 and TI-83 Plus Calculators

3. On the TI calculator, press 2nd [LINK] (on the TI-73, press APPS then 1:Link…), then select
2:Select All... from the SEND menu.
4. Use to locate the lists8 on the SELECT menu. Position the arrow in front of a list you want to send
to Graphical Analysis and press ENTER to select it. More than one list may be selected in this manner. A
„ will appear beside each list that will be sent. To deselect, press ENTER . The „ will disappear.
5. Press , then select 1:Transmit. The lists will appear in columns in the data table window of
Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with simple list names from the calculator. If you want to
rename them or add units, double-click on the column heading and enter a new name or label in the
dialog box.

TI-85 and TI-86 Calculators

3. On the TI calculator, press 2nd [LINK], then press < SEND >. Press MORE , then press < LIST >.
4. Use to locate a list7 you want to send and press < SELCT > to select it. More than one list may be
selected in this manner. A „ will appear beside each list that will be sent. To deselect, press ENTER . The
„ will disappear.
5. Press < XMIT > to transmit the list(s) to the computer. The lists will appear in columns in the data table
window of Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with simple list names from the calculator. If you
want to rename them or add units, double click on the column heading and enter a new name or label in
the dialog box.

TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators

3. On the TI-89, TI-92, TI-92 Plus calculator, press 2nd [VAR-LINK].
4. Use to locate the cbldata. With cbldata highlighted press F4 to select it.
5. Press F3 , then select 1:Send. The CBL data will appear in columns in the data table window of
Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with the simple column names from the calculator. If you want
to rename them or add units, double-click on the column heading and enter a new name or label in the
dialog box.

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Most probes using Windows CBL programs will store data in List 1 and List 2. The Motion Detector will store
data in List 1, List 4, List 5, and List 6.

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Graphical Analysis, Macintosh Version

1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem

port of the Macintosh computer and to the port on
the bottom edge of the TI calculator.
2. With Graphical Analysis running, click the mouse
on the first column (X) to select it.
3. Choose Import from TI from the File menu. A
message window appears with directions for
importing data.

TI-73, TI-82, TI-83, and TI-83 Plus Calculators

4. On the TI calculator, press 2nd [LINK] (on the TI-73, press APPS then 1:Link…) then select
2:SelectAll–... from the SEND menu.
5. Use to locate the lists9 on the SELECT menu. Position the arrow in front of a list you want to send
to Graphical Analysis and press ENTER to select it. More than one list may be selected in this manner. A
„ will appear beside each list that will be sent. To deselect, press ENTER . The „ will disappear.
6. Press , then select 1:Transmit. The lists will appear in columns in the data table window of
Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with the simple list names from the calculator. If you want to
rename them or add units, move the cursor to the column label and unit cells in the data window, and
type in new names.

TI-85 and TI-86 Calculators

4. On the TI calculator, press 2nd [LINK], then press < SEND >. Press MORE , then press < LIST >.
5. Use to locate a list8 you want to send and press < SELCT > to select it. More than one list may
be selected in this manner. A „ will appear beside each list that will be sent. To deselect, press
< SELCT >. The „ will disappear.
6. Press < XMIT > to transmit the list(s) to the computer. The lists will appear in columns in the data
table window of Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with the simple list names from the
calculator. If you want to rename them or add units, move the cursor to the column label and unit cells
in the data window, and type in new names.

TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators

4. On the TI-89, TI-92, or TI-92 Plus calculator, press 2nd [VAR-LINK].
5. Use to locate the cbldata. With cbldata highlighted press F4 to select it.
6. Press F3 , then select 1:Send. The CBL data will appear in columns in the data table window of
Graphical Analysis. They will be labeled with the simple column names from the calculator. If you
want to rename them or add units, move the cursor to the column label and unit cells in the data
window, and type in new names.

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Most probes using Macintosh CBL programs will store data in List 1 and List 2. The Motion Detector will store
data in List 1, List 4, List 5, and List 6

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 Step 5 Sending Graphs and Data to the Computer

Using TI-GRAPH LINK Software

Many experiments in the CBL lab manuals have a required or optional step to print a graph. Because
printing instructions vary depending on which version of TI-GRAPH LINK software is being used
(Macintosh or Windows), detailed printing directions are not provided. Before doing an experiment that
requires printing, you may want to spend time with your students going over a procedure for printing graphs.

TI-GRAPH LINK, Windows Version

TI-82 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of the Windows computer and to the port on the
bottom edge of the TI-82.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the TI-82 screen.
3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK for Windows software, choose Get LCD from TI-82 from the Link menu.
4. Choose either Printer (small) or Printer (large) from the pop-up menu.
5. Click on the Receive button.
6. Click on the OK button, then click on OK again.
TI-85 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of the Windows computer and to the port on the
bottom edge of the TI-85.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the TI-85 screen.
3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK (85) for Windows software, choose Get LCD from TI-85 from the Link
menu.
4. Select Printer (large) or Printer (small).
5. Click on the Receive button.
6. Click on OK.
7. Click on OK in the Print window.
TI-73, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, and TI-86 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of the Windows computer and to the port on the
bottom edge of the TI-73, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, and TI-86.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the calculator screen.
3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK (73, 83, 83 Plus, 86) for Windows software, choose Get Screen from the
Link menu.
4. Choose the size of graph you want to print from the pop-up menu.
5. Click on Get Screen.
6. Click on Print, then click on OK.
7. Click on Done when you are finished printing.
TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of the Windows computer and to the port on the
bottom edge of the TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus or the port on the top-left edge of the TI-92.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the TI-89, 92, 92 Plus screen.

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 Sending Graphs and Data to the Computer Step 5

3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK (89, 92, 92 Plus) for Windows software, choose Get Screen from the Link
menu.
4. Click on the Get Screen button.
5. Click on Print.
6. Click on OK.
7. Once the graph is printed, click on Done.

TI-GRAPH LINK, Macintosh Version

TI-82 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port on
the bottom edge of the TI-82.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the TI-82 screen.
3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK software on your Macintosh computer, choose Get LCD from TI-82 from
the Receive menu.
4. Click on X, 2X, 3X, or 4X for the size of graph to be printed.
5. Click on the Print button. Click on Print again.

TI-85 Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the modem port of the Macintosh computer and to the port on
the bottom edge of the TI-85.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the TI-85 screen.
3. Using the TI-GRAPH LINK(85) software on your Macintosh computer, choose Get LCD from the
Receive menu.
4. Select the size of graph you want to print (1X, 2X, 3X, or 4X). Click on Print.
5. In the Print window, click on Print.
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TI-73, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus Calculators
1. Connect the TI-GRAPH LINK cable to the serial port of the Windows computer and to the port on the
bottom edge of the TI-73, TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-86, TI-89 or the top-left edge of the TI-92, TI-92 Plus.
2. The graph that you want to print should be displayed on the calculator screen.
3. Make sure the TI-GRAPH LINK cable is connected to the calculator and the calculator is turned on.
4. Start up TI-GRAPH LINK 2 by double-clicking on the TI-GRAPH LINK 2 icon.
5. Select TI-73, 83, 83 Plus, 86, 89, 92, 92 Plus from the Connection Menu.
6. Select Get Screen from the Window menu or double-click the screen object in the calculator window.
A new window called “Screen” will appear displaying the graph from the calculator screen.
7. Select Print from the File menu. Click on Print in the Print window.

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 Appendix A
Calculators and CBL Products

There are a number of calculators and products available for use with the CBL system. The choice
of which depends on a number of factors, including which curriculum is being taught, the amount
of data to be collected, cost, etc.

CBL Product Prices

CBL Product Price Order Code
TI CBL $179 CBL
TI CBR $95 CBR
TI-73 Calculator $90 TI-73
TI-82 Calculator $78 TI-82
TI-83 Calculator $89 TI-83
TI-83 Plus Calculator $98 TI-83PL
TI-86 Calculator $109 TI-86
TI-89 Calculator $139 TI-89
TI-92 Plus Calculator $175 TI-92PL
TI-92 Plus Module $75 TI-92MOD
TI-83 Teacher Pack $890 TI-83TP
TI-83 Plus Teacher Pack $980 TI-83PLTP
TI-73 View Screen (includes calculator) $300 TI-73VS
TI-82 View Screen (includes calculator) $299 TI-82VS
TI-83 View Screen (includes calculator) $298 TI-83VS
TI-83 Plus View Screen (includes $298 TI-83+VS
TI-89 View Screen (includes calculator) $379 TI-89VS
TI-92 View Screen (no calculator) $239 TI-92VS
TI-73 View Screen Calculator $106 TI-73VSC
TI-83 View Screen Calculator $105 TI-83VSC
TI-83 Plus View Screen Calculator $106 TI-83+VSC
TI-86 View Screen Calculator $126 TI-86VSC
TI-GRAPH LINK w/ software $55 TI-GL
TI-Graph Link Cable and Adapters $37 GLC
External Power Adapter $15 CBL-EPA
CBL AC Adapter $15 TI-9201
Calculator-to-Calculator Link Cable $5 TI-CLC
College Physics with the TI-86 $20 TI-CP
CBR Workbook for High School $14 TI-HCBR
CBR Workbook for Middle School $14 TI-MCBR
CBL-DIN $5 CBL-DIN
CBL-P $5 CBL-P
CBL-2P $18 CBL-2P

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Calculators and CBL Products Appendix A

Vernier Software has written data collection programs for the following calculators. We have also
written lab manuals with specific instructions for certain calculators

Chemistry with CBL (CWCBL) Physical Science with CBL Physics with CBL

 
Biology with CBL (BWCBL) (PSCBL) (PWCBL)

  
TI-73

  
TI-82


TI-83

 
TI-85

 
TI-86

 
TI-89

 
TI-92
TI-92 Plus

For more information about Vernier lab manuals, see Appendix C

Calculator Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
My TI-85 does not seem to be CBL compatible. Look at the back of the TI-85. The serial
number should include the letters CBL. If
your TI-85 has those letters, you can use it
with the CBL. If you don't have those
letters, you can't run the CBL easily
because that particular calculator model
lacks some of the command functions
required for communication between the
CBL and the calculator.
I get a Link Error message on my calculator when Press ON/HALT on the CBL and make
I try to set up probes. sure the link connectors are firmly pushed
in.
Does Vernier software have anything that will Some of the Vernier sensors work with
work with Casio or Hewlett Packard (HP) interfaces connected to Casio and HP
calculators? calculators, however, Vernier Software has
not written calculator programs to support
them.

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Appendix A Calculators and CBL Products

A More Detailed Description of the CBL

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to th is po rt. u ses this p ort.

Link C onnec tor A C A dapte r Port (O ptiona l)

U se this port to P lug T I-9 20 1 A C A da pter
co nnect the C BL and into this port to ru n C B L fro m
ca lcu lator toge th er w ith e le ctrical o utlet.
the bla ck lin k c able .

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 Appendix B
Vernier Software Sensors and Adapters

The sensors with order codes ending in “-DIN” require a CBL-DIN adapter for use with the CBL.
The CBL-P adapter allows a Vernier Photogate to work with the CBL. The CBL-2P adapter can
be used with one or two photogates. The Student Radiation Monitor requires the CBL-P adapter.
Sensor Price Order Code Adapter Needed
Low-g Accelerometer $88 LGA-DIN CBL-DIN
25-g Accelerometer $89 ACC-DIN CBL-DIN
3-Axis Accelerometer $199 3D-DIN CBL-DIN (3)
Barometer $56 BAR-DIN CBL-DIN
CO2 Gas Sensor $259 CO2-DIN CBL-DIN
Colorimeter $99 COL-DIN CBL-DIN
Conductivity Probe $79 CON-DIN CBL-DIN
Current & Voltage Probe System $84 CV-DIN CBL-DIN (2)
Dissolved Oxygen Probe $189 DO-DIN CBL-DIN
EKG Sensor $175 EKG-DIN CBL-DIN
Dual-Range Force Sensor $98 DFS-DIN CBL-DIN
Student Force Sensor $99 SFS-DIN CBL-DIN
Exercise Heart Rate Monitor $89 EHR-DIN CBL-DIN
Heart Rate Monitor $47 HRM-DIN CBL-DIN
Instrumentation Amplifier $49 INA-DIN CBL-DIN
Chloride Ion-Selective Electrode $149 CL-ISE Requires ISE-DIN
Calcium Ion-Selective Electrode $149 CA-ISE Requires ISE-DIN
Ammonium Ion-Selective Electrode $149 NH4-ISE Requires ISE-DIN
Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode $149 NO3-ISE Requires ISE-DIN
ISE Amplifier $39 ISE-DIN CBL-DIN
Magnetic Field Sensor $44 MG-DIN CBL-DIN
CBL Microphone $30 MCA-CBL None
CBL Motion Detector $64 MD-CBL None
pH System $72 PH-DIN CBL-DIN
Vernier Photogate $39 VPG-DG CBL-P or CBL-2P
Pressure Sensor $69 PS-DIN CBL-DIN
Biology Gas Pressure Sensor $68 BGP-DIN CBL-DIN
Student Radiation Monitor $138 SRM-DG CBL-P
Relative Humidity Sensor $65 RH-DIN CBL-DIN
Respiration Monitor Belt $58 RMB Requires BGP-DIN
Direct-Connect Temperature Probe $28 DCT-DIN CBL-DIN
Extra-Long Temperature System $68 TPL-DIN CBL-DIN
Flow Rate Sensor $129 FLO-CBL None
Digital Control Unit $59 DCU-CBL None
Thermocouple $35 TCA-DIN CBL-DIN

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 Appendix C
Vernier Software CBL Lab Manuals

Biology with CBL

by Scott Holman and David Masterman

This book contains 30 experiments for biology and life-science teachers using all CBL graphing
calculators—TI-82, 83, 85, 86, 92. Experiments are written for all Vernier sensors listed in the Biology
CBL Standard Package (see Appendix D). Each experiment includes student handouts with step-by-step
instructions, as well as a teacher’s guide. You can easily edit the labs for your particular situation—
included on disk are the word-processing files for the student handouts (Microsoft Word and Word for
Windows). The CHEMBIO calculator program is also included. This lab manual supports seven AP
Biology lab activities. Some of the lab experiments are

• Diffusion through Membranes

• Cellular Respiration
• Transpiration
• Photosynthesis
• Biological Membranes
• Watershed Testing
• Enzyme Action: Testing Catalase Activity

Biology with CBL……BWCBL……$35.00

with Microsoft Word (Macintosh and Windows) files and CHEMBIO program

Chemistry with CBL

by Dan Holmquist, Jack Randall, and Donald Volz

The latest version of this popular lab manual now supports all CBL graphing calculators—TI-82, 83, 85,
86, 92. This 280-page book contains 36 student experiments using the Vernier sensors contained in the
CBL Standard Chemistry Package (see Appendix D) . You can easily edit the labs for your particular
situation—included on disk are the word-processing files for the student handouts (Microsoft Word and
Word for Windows). The CHEMBIO calculator program is also included.
Some of the experiments in Chemistry with CBL are

• Evaporation and Intermolecular Attractions

• Boyle’s Law: Pressure-Volume Relationships
• Vapor Pressure of Liquids
• Conductivity of Saltwater
• Hess’s Law
• Acid-Base Titration
• Pressure-Temperature Relationship in Gases
• Energy Content of Fuels

Chemistry with CBL……CWCBL……$35.00

with Microsoft Word (Macintosh and Windows) files and CHEMBIO program

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Vernier Software CBL Lab Manuals Appendix C

Physical Science with CBL

by Donald Volz and Sandy Sapatka
This book provides 40 ready-to-use experiments for physical science teachers using Vernier sensors with
a TI-82 or 83 graphing calculator and the CBL System. The Vernier sensors contained in the CBL
Physical Science Package (see Appendix D) are used to collect data in the experiments. The TI Voltage
Probe, Light Probe, and Temperature Probe, included with the CBL, are also supported. Each experiment
includes student handouts with step-by-step instructions, as well as a teacher’s guide. You can easily edit
the labs for your particular situation—included on disk are the word-processing files for the student
handouts (Microsoft Word and Word for Windows). The PHYSCI calculator program is also included.
Some of the lab experiments are
• Energy Content of Foods and Fuels
• First-Class Levers and Pulleys
• Reflectivity of Light
• Lemon “Juice”
• Acid Rain
• Graphing Your Motion
Physical Science with CBL…… PSCBL……$35.00
with Microsoft Word (Macintosh or Windows) files and PHYSCI program

Physics with CBL

by Ken Appel, John Gastineau, Clarence Bakken, Rick Sorensen, and David Vernier
This lab manual supports several CBL graphing calculators—TI-82, 83, 86, 89, 92 and 92 plus. This book
contains 34 student experiments using the Vernier sensors contained in the CBL Standard Physics
Package (see Appendix D). You can easily edit the labs for your particular situation—included on disk
are the word-processing files for the student handouts (Microsoft Word and Word for Windows). The
PHYSICS calculator program is also included. Some of the experiments in Physics with CBL are
• Newton’s Second Law
• Bungee Jump Accelerations
• Projectile Motion
• Sound Waves and Beats
• Ohm’s Law
• Magnetic Field in a Slinky
• Accelerations in the Real World
Physics with CBL……PWCBL……$35.00
with Microsoft Word (Macintosh and Windows) files and PHYSICS program

Water Quality with CBL

by Robyn L. Johnson, Scott Holman, and Dan D. Holmquist
This new 250-page lab manual (and accompanying CD) is a complete solution for using the
Texas Instruments CBL System and Verneir sensors to determine the water quality in streams,
lakes and seawater. You can easily edit the labs for your particular situation—included on the CD are
the word-processing files for the student handouts (Microsoft Word and Word for Windows). The
CHEMBIO calculator program is also included. Some of the experiments in Water Quality with CBL are
• Temperature • Phosphates, Ortho- and Total
• pH • Fecal Coliform
• Total Solids • Nitrate
• Dissolved Oxygen • Ammonium Nitrogen
• BOD • Stream Flow
Water Quality with CBL……WQCBL……$35.00
with Microsoft Word (Macintosh and Windows) files and CHEMBIO program

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 Appendix D
CBL Packages
• Biology Packages for the CBL
CBL and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator) Starter Deluxe
Package Package
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, and Voltage CBL $179 $179
Probe included)
Exercise Heart Rate Monitor EHR-DIN $89 $89
Biology Gas Pressure Sensor BGP-DIN $68 $68
pH System PH-DIN $72 $72
Respiration Monitor Belt (requires BGP-DIN) RMB $58
Conductivity Probe CON-DIN $79
Colorimeter COL-DIN $99
Dissolved Oxygen Probe DO-DIN $189
EKG Sensor EKG-DIN $175
CBL-DIN Adapters @ $5 CBL-DIN $5 (2) $10
Package Price $413 $998
Order Code BI-CBL-STR BI-CBL-DX
You also need to order. . .
Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Biology with CBL BWCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55
Graphical Analysis (for Windows or Macintosh) GA-WIN or GA-MAC $49

• Chemistry Packages for the CBL

CBL and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator) Starter Deluxe
Package Package
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, and CBL $179 $179
Voltage Probe included)
(2) Direct-Connect Temperature Probes DCT-DIN 2 @ $28 $56 $56
each
Pressure Sensor PS-DIN $69 $69
pH System PH-DIN $72 $72
Conductivity Probe CON-DIN $79
Colorimeter COL-DIN $99
(2) CBL-DIN Adapters CBL-DIN 2 @ $5 each $10 $10
Package Price $386 $554
Order Code CH-CBL-STR CH-CBL-DX
You also need to order. . .
Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Chemistry with CBL CWCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55

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CBL Packages Appendix D

• Physics Packages for the CBL

CBL and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator) Starter Deluxe
Package Package
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, and CBL $179 $179
Voltage Probe included)
Motion Detector MD-CBL $64 $64
Dual-Range Force Sensor DFS-DIN $98 $98
Microphone MCA-CBL $30 $30
Magnetic Field Sensor MG-DIN $44
Low-g Accelerometer LGA-DIN $88
(2) Vernier Photogates @ $39 VPG-DG $78
Super Pulley Attachment SPA $16
CBL-2P Adapter CBL-2P $18
Current and Voltage System CV-DIN $84
(2) CBL-DIN Adapters CBL-DIN 2 @ $5 each $10 $10
Package Price $381 $699
Order Code PH-CBL-STR PH-CBL-DX

You also need to order. . .

Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Physics with CBL PWCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55

• Physical Science Packages for the CBL

CBL and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator) Starter Deluxe
Package Package
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, and CBL $179 $179
Voltage Probe included)
pH System PH-DIN $72 $72
Motion Detector MD-CBL $64 $64
(2) Direct-Connect Temperature Probes DCT-DIN 2 @ $28 $56 $56
Dual-Range Force Sensor DFS-DIN $98 $98
Magnetic Field Sensor MG-DIN $44
Pressure Sensor PS-DIN $69
Conductivity Probe CON-DIN $79
(2) CBL-DIN Adapters CBL-DIN 2 @ $5 each $10 $10
Package Price $479 $658
Order Code PS-CBL-STR PS-CBL-DX

You also need to order. . .

Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Physical Science with CBL PSCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55

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Appendix D CBL Packages

• Comprehensive Science Packages for the CBL

Interfaces and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator)
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, and Voltage Probe included) CBL $179
Motion Detector MD-CBL $64
Dual-Range Force Sensor DFS-DIN $98
Microphone MCA-CBL $30
Exercise Heart Rate Monitor EHR-DIN $89
Biology Gas Pressure Sensor BGP-DIN $68
pH System PH-DIN $72
Conductivity Probe CON-DIN $79
Direct-Connect Temperature Probe DCT-DIN $28
Pressure Sensor PS-DIN $69
Colorimeter COL-DIN $99
Magnetic Field Sensor MG-DIN $44
Low-g Accelerometer LGA-DIN $88
CO2 Gas Sensor CO2-DIN $259
(2) CBL-DIN Adapters CBL-DIN 2 @ $5 each $10
Package Price $1249
Order Code CP-CBL-DX

You also need to order . . .

Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Physics with CBL PWCBL $35
Biology with CBL BWCBL $35
Chemistry with CBL CWCBL $35
Physical Science with CBL PSCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55
Graphical Analysis (for Windows or Macintosh) GA-WIN or GA-MAC $49.95

• Middle School Packages for the CBL

CBL and Sensors (purchase 1 package per graphing calculator) Starter Deluxe
Package Package
CBL System (TI Temperature, Light, & Voltage Probe included) CBL $179 $179
pH System PH-DIN $72
Motion Detector MD-CBL $64 $64
Exercise Heart Rate Monitor HER-DIN $89 $89
Dual-Range Force Sensor DFS-DIN $98 $98
Magnetic Field Sensor MG-DIN $44
Pressure Sensor PS-DIN $69 $69
Conductivity Probe CON-DIN $79
CBL-DIN Adapter CBL-DIN $5 $5
Package Price $499 $687
Order Code MS-CBL-STR MS-CBL-DX
You also need to order. . .
Lab Manual and Programs (Free site license! Order just one each.)
Physical Science with CBL PSCBL $35
TI-GRAPH LINK TI-GL $55

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 Appendix E
Repairs and Returns

• How to get a TI calculator repaired

Texas Instruments calculators have a one-year limited warranty. If you believe your calculator is in need
of repair, contact Texas Instruments at 1-800-TI-CARES or [email protected] for in or out of warranty
service. If your calculator is in warranty it will be replaced free of charge. If your calculators is out of
warranty, Texas Instruments can give you a repair quote. Please contact Texas Instruments before
returning any product

• Broken link cable ports on the TI-92, CBL, and CBR

Texas Instruments will provide free out of warranty repair for connector problems on the TI-92, CBL, and
CBR. If it is determined that it is the I/O port that is damaged, you can send your TI-92, CBR or CBL to
the TI repair center to be serviced at no charge. Your original unit will not be returned but will be replaced
with a reconditioned unit.

• Broken tips on the TI-GRAPH LINK and DATA Cables

Texas Instruments will provide free out of warranty repair for broken TI-GRAPH LINK and Data Cable
tips. Texas Instruments will also replace any calculators in which the cable end has broken off in the I/O
port. Please contact Texas Instruments before returning the product.

• How to get a CBL repaired

If the CBL you purchased from Vernier Software is more than a year old and it is a problem other than the
I/O port, we will try to fix it. If it is not an easy problem, we will suggest that you contact Texas
Instruments.

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 Appendix F
Further CBL Interest
• Take a look at these web sites and newsletters for CBL-related information

Web Site Newsletter

Texas Instruments www.ti.com/calc TI Cares (biannually)

Vernier Software www.vernier.com The Caliper (biannually)

• Discussion groups for CBL users

Educators and students can ask questions and share ideas, activities, timely tips, and experiments with
their peers...on the web! Go to www.ti.com/calc and click on the discussion group of your choice.

• Publication
Additional CBL information is published in the quarterly Eightysomething from TI.

www.ti.com/calc.docs/80xthing.htm

• Information about programming the TI calculators and the CBL

The following books from Texas Instruments contain information about programming the CBL and TI
calculators:
TI-82 Guidebook Chapter 13
TI-83 Guidebook Chapter 16
TI-85 Guidebook Chapter 16
CBL System Guidebook Chapter 3
Texas Instruments Introduction to Programming on the TI-82
Texas Instruments Introduction to Programming on the TI-85
The following is a list of materials available from MathWare. For more information, contact MathWare,
PO Box 3025 Urban, IL 61801, phone (800) 255-2468.
Programming the TI-81 & TI-85 Graphics Calculators to Explore Mathematics
Programming and Programs for the TI-82 Graphics Calculator

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Further CBL Interest Appendix F

• Calculator and CBL workshops

3
T provides a wide variety of workshops including a series of CHEM/BIO, CMS (Connecting Math &
Science Institutes), and CBA (Connecting Biology and Algebra) workshops in the summer. Contact them
at:
Teachers Teaching with Technology
Toll Free: (888) 282-8233
phone: (972) 917-3197
fax: (972) 917-3184
e-mail: [email protected]
web site: www.ti.com/t3
3
T also offers free one-day training workshops in your school. This training is for a minimum of six hours
3
of instruction for ten to forty participants. T will provide the instructor fee and reasonable travel
expenses.

• Workshop Loan Program

You may borrow calculators, at no charge, from TI for teacher workshops for in-service training. You
may also borrow individual calculators so that you and other teachers in your department can review
them.
Call: 1-972-917-6411 (US)
e-mail: [email protected]

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