If you need a simple device which can be used standalone and with computer, and you do not work with BT type of sensors, MoLab is a very good choice.
It is a small, not expensive, and easy-to-use graphic data collection system.
It is a Windows CE device equipped with its own processor and memory, operated via a color touch screen (with stylus). It works with ML type of sensors.
MoLab is a versatile device, which can be used in the field and in the classroom.
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MoLab is a versatile device, which can be used standalone or connected to a Windows computer, in the field or in the classroom.
It is a handheld Windows CE device equipped with its own processor and memory. Its touch screen provides color display and easy control.
For connecting sensors MoLab has 4 sensor inputs, to which only ML sensor type of sensors can be connected. Temperature, voltage and light sensors are included. An internal sound sensor is built-in.
The MoLab package contains the following items:
- MoLab data-logger ML01
- Power adapter
- USB cable
- Spare stylus and protective rubber cover
- 4 Sensor cables
- Sensors: ML11s Temperature sensor (-40 .. 125 °C), ML14s Light sensor (1 .. 65,535 lx), ML17f Voltage sensor (-15 .. 15 V)
- MoLab User’s Guide and MoLab Quick Start Guide
- MoLab can be used standalone or as a lab interface connected to Windows computers.
- MoLab is controlled by the touch screen (with stylus), buttons, and the Coach CE program running on MoLab.
- Two LEDs indicate the power status (left) and the status of the battery (right)
- Mini USB port is used for connection to the PC or for recharging the internal battery.
- Audio Out (for headphones or speaker) and Audio In (for external microphone) ports are located below.
- The top edge of MoLab has four sensor inputs for ML sensors and a Micro SD memory card slot for memory extension.
- MoLab is powered by an internal rechargeable battery located in the backside compartment. The battery is charged when MoLab is connected to the computer via a USB port, or when it is powered by the provided AC power adapter.The battery life will depend on the sensors used but typically you can expect to use MoLab up to a few hours without recharging it.
- MoLab is a Windows CE device. Windows Explorer can be used to manage files on MoLab. With Windows Mobile Device Center, files can be transferred, backed up, added, removed and copied between MoLab and the host PC.
Only ML sensors can be connected to the four MoLab sensor inputs.
ML sensors are intelligent, compact and use 5-pins mini jack plugs. They have an ADC converter on board.
MoLab automatically detects the connected ML sensors and directly displays the measured by sensors values.
When MoLab is used standalone then preinstalled on the device Coach CE (Windows CE) application offers live sensor data displays, real-time graphing, tools for data processing, possibility of saving and sharing Coach Result files. Coach Activities made in the Coach 7 program (and saved for MoLab) can be transferred to MoLab, e.g. via a memory card, and opened for direct use on MoLab.
To use MoLab with a computer (Windows) – you need the Coach 7 Lite program (free) or Coach 7 program (License fee).
ADC RESOLUTION: 12 tot 16 bit (depending on the connected sensors)
You can update the Coach CE program preinstalled on your MoLab with the Windows program MoLab Update.