VinciLab 2 is the new version of our popular data logger VinciLab. At first sight, the new VinciLab 2 resembles the previous model. It can also be used in the classroom and in the field:
- standalone,
- wireless via Wi-Fi, and
- wired via USB,
but it has been improved in many ways. VinciLab 2 runs on Android 11 and offers standard apps for setting up the device and connections, managing files, browsing through images, or playing videos, and the new Coach 7 app for data collection, graphing and processing. The new device is faster and its touch screen is more responsive. The two digital sensor inputs are replaced by Control Output and HDMI port. The support of USB communication between VinciLab 2 and a computer has been improved and is more user-friendly.
School Level:
VinciLab 2 is a very powerful and versatile data logger for High School to University level.
It can be used with Mac and Windows computers, Chromebooks, mobile devices, wireless via Wi-Fi, or wired via USB.
It is a handheld Android device equipped with two processors, a main processor to control the device’s operating system and screen, and a measurement processor, which allows very fast data collection with up to 1 MHz sampling frequency (1000000 samples per second).
For connecting sensors, VinciLab 2 has four A1-A4 BT sensor inputs. It also has a built-in microphone and a 3-axis accelerometer.
The D1 BT input becomes the Control Output, meant for connecting the new CMA Control Box (available in June 2023) and to control its digital outputs (similar to the outputs of CoachLab II+) or to generate analog signals.
The D2 input becomes dedicated HDMI output useful for presentation on a big screen.
VinciLab 2 has a 5” (capacitive) color touch screen that provides a high-resolution display offering easy control of the device.
The Android apps, preinstalled on the device, offer tools for setting up the device and wireless connections, managing user files, browsing the web, watching video files, etc. The preinstalled Coach 7 allows the collecting, graphing, and processing of measured data when the VinciLab 2 works standalone.
The support of USB communication between VinciLab 2 and a computer has been improved and is more user-friendly.
Mini C port is now used for communication and powering.
The VinciLab 2 package contains VinciLab, a Power adapter, a USB cable, and VinciLab User’s Guide.
For connecting sensors VinciLab has four BT (right-handed) inputs to which CMA BT sensors can be connected incl. Motion detector BT55i. It is not possible to connect the Motion detector 0664.
It also has built-in:
- Accelerometer, which measures acceleration in 3 ranges: +/- 20 m/s2, +/- 40 m/s2 and +/- 80 m/s2 in the x, y and z directions
- Microphone, which measures sound waveforms.
The two digital sensor inputs in VinciLab 2 are replaced by:
- Control Output (D1), which is meant for connecting the new Control Box [1], to control its digital outputs (similar to the outputs of CoachLab II+) or to generate analog signals.
- HDMI port (D2) – dedicated HDMI output useful for presentation on a big screen.
[1] (Control Box Available in June 2023)
When VinciLab is used standalone then preinstalled on the device Coach 7 app (Android) offers live sensor data displays, real-time graphing, tools for data processing, possibility of saving and sharing Coach Result files.
To use VinciLab:
- with a computer (Windows Mac) – you need the Coach 7 Lite program (free) or Coach 7 program (License fee).
- with tablets, Chromebooks and smartphones: you need the Coach 7 Lite App (free) or Coach 7 App (License fee).
OPERATING SYSTEM: Android 11
DISPLAY: 5” (800 x 480 pixel) Capacitive Color Touch Screen
RAM MEMORY: 2 GB
USER MEMORY: 8 GB of flash memory for applications and user files. Expandable with a USB flash drive
POWER: Rechargeable battery / Power adapter
CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR.
COMPUTER CONNECTION: Mini USB C port for communication and powering
USB PORT: Full USB port for USB peripherals
OTHER PORTS: Audio In: for external microphone, Audio Out: DC and AC voltage signals between -5 .. 5V (two channels available)
SENSOR INPUTS: Four BT (right-hand) inputs, CMA BT sensors can be connected directly (incl. Motion Detector BT55i). Each sensor input can also work as a counter.
BUILT-IN SENSORS: 3-axis Accelerometer, Microphone
ADC RESOLUTION: 12 bits
SAMPLING FREQUENCY: Max. 1 MHz
OUTPUT D1: BT socket for connecting CMA Control Box
OUTPUT D2:HDMI port to connect external display
SOFTWARE ON BOARD: Android apps and Coach 7 app for data collection, graphing and analysis