Biology
Starter Bundle
P/N: NBS001
Covers 20 Experiments in Fourier’s Biology book, among them:
- Plant physiology
- Cell process
- Environment
Comprehensive Bundle
P/N: NBC001
Covers 35 Experiments in Fourier’s Biology book, among them:
- Plant physiology
- Cell process
- Human physiology
- Environment
Typical Experiments
basic
-
Humidity
DT014
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Humidity
DT014
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This Humidity Sensor has a measuring range of 0-100% relative humidity and comes equipped with a zero offset calibration screw.
Common usage
Typical experiments performed using this sensor are body respiration properties, the exploration of biotic conditions outdoors, and the research of meteorological connections between humidity, temperature and light. The Humidity Sensor can be used for biological, environmental and meteorological measurements.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 100 % RH*
- Accuracy: ±5 % (10 to 90 % RH*)
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 % RH*
- Sensor Storage: Avoid exposure to sunlight
* RH = Relative Humidity
-
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This all-purpose, high precision, quick response Light Sensor is designed to measure three ranges of light, 0 to 600 lx, 0 to 6 klx and 0 to 150 klx making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor light measurements.
Common usage
Indoors, this sensor can be used in experiments that examine bulb intensities, light absorbance, photosynthesis and more. Outdoors, experiments measuring solar radiation can be conducted, among others.
Specifications
- Range:
- 0 to 600 lx;
- 0 to 6,000 lx;
- 0 to 150 klx
- Accuracy: ±4 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- For: 0 to 600 lx: 0.15 lx
- For: 0 to 6000 lx: 1.5 lx
- For: 0 to 150 klx: 37 lx
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Spectral Response: Visible light
-
pH
DT016A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
pH
DT016A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
Description
The pH sensor is capable of measuring the entire range of 0 - 14 pH and is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. This sensor can replace the traditional pH meter and in addition, it automatically collects the pH data and the pH changes during chemical reactions and displays these changes in a graph. The pH sensor (DT016A) consists of the Fourier Systems adaptor (DT017) and a pH electrode (DT018) and is equipped with an automatic temperature compensation system.
Common usage
The pH Sensor is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Common experiments include: measuring the pH of bodies of water over long periods of time, diffusion of liquids, acidification of milk, or acid-base titration, and more.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 14 pH
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range, after temperature compensation
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.004 pH
- Temperature Compensation: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C
- Response Time for 95% of Reading: 10 seconds
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
Feature: Equipped with an offset calibration screw
Sensor Storage: Store the pH electrode in its storage solution when not in use
-
Pressure 150-1150 mbar
DT015
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Pressure 150-1150 mbar
DT015
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
The Pressure Sensor (150-1,150 mbar) is an absolute gas pressure sensor that measures applied external pressure relative to zero pressure reference sealed inside the sensor.
Common usage
The Pressure Sensor can be used as an altimeter (measuring your current height) and as a barometer for various meteorological measurements. Typical uses include investigating the evaporation of water from terrestrial plants – transpiration, measuring the photosynthesis rate in water plants, measuring the respiration rate of germinating seeds, investigating the effect of light on photosynthesis rate and as well as examining the Ideal Gas Law.
Specifications
- Range: 150 to 1,150 mbar
- Accuracy: ±1 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.25 mbar
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading): 1 ms
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 85 °C
-
Sensor Cable Pack for NOVA LINK
13706
Qty 1
See Details -
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
Fourier’s stainless steel Temperature Sensor is both simple and durable. It is covered with a protective isolating material, making it significantly stronger than a traditional glass thermometer. The sensor connects directly to the data logger using a standard mini-din cable.
Common usage
With a range of -40 °C to 140 °C, it can be used for experiments in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. It is particularly well suited for conduction water and other chemical solution temperature measurements.
Specifications
•Range for NOVA5000:
- -40 to 140 °C
- -40 to 284 °F
- 233.15 to 413.15 K
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- -40 to 140 °C
- -40 to 284 °F
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.03 °C
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading):
- 20 seconds in liquid
- 40 to 60 seconds in air
- Sensing Element: Located inside the sensor’s tip
comprehensive
-
CO2
DT040A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
CO2
DT040A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
Description
The CO2 Sensor measures carbon dioxide concentration (ppm) in gases such as air. It is a solid electrolyte sensor which offers high selectivity to CO? with low dependency on humidity. A range of 350 to 5,000 ppm of carbon dioxide can be detected, making it ideal for indoor air-control applications. It is supplied with a 100 mL plastic sampling bottle and a rubber stopper (12244).
Common usage
Typical experiments include: measuring increases in carbon dioxide levels from small animals and insects, changes in carbon dioxide concentration in a plant terrarium during photorespiration, photosynthesis cycles and cellular respiration of peas and beans.
Specifications
- Range: 350 to 5,000 ppm
- Accuracy: ±20 % at 1000 ppm
- Resolution (12-bit): 8 at 350 ppm; 100 at 5,000 ppm
- Recommended Sampling Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time: 90 seconds (to 90% of final value)
- Current Consumption: Approx. 50 mA
- Normal Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 50 °C
- Normal Operating Humidity Range: 5 to 95%
- Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 60 °C
- Storage Humidity Range: 5% to 90%
-
Colorimeter
DT185A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
Colorimeter
DT185A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
Description
The Colorimeter measures the intensity of light transmitted through a sample at a selected wavelength.
Common usage
The three colorimeter wavelengths enable students to determine concentrations of diluted solutions. It may also be used to characterize chemical reactions when compounds are formed or decomposed showing absorption in one of three colors.
Specifications
- Transmittance: 20% - 90%
- Accuracy ±10%
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.03 %
- Wavelengths:
- Blue (480 nm)
- Green (500 nm)
- Red (650 nm)
- Cell Volume: 3.5 cc
- Cell Width: 1 cm
- Features: Calibration knob
-
Heart Rate – Pulse
DT155A
Qty 1
- Biology
- EcoLogXL
Heart Rate – Pulse
DT155A
- Biology
- EcoLogXL
Description
The Heart Rate Sensor monitors the light level transmitted through the vascular tissue of the fingertip and the corresponding variations in light intensities that occur as the blood volume change in the tissue. It is so easy to use that even in large classes, every student will have an opportunity to use this sensor. This sensor includes Fourier’s sensor case (DT155) and an ear clip (DT159).
Common usage
Typical experiments using the Heart Rate Sensor include comparing the heart rate of athletes and sedentary people, checking a person’s heart rate before and after brief vigorous aerobic activity and checking a person’s heart rate before and after caffeine consumption.
Specifications
Range for Nova5000:
- Pulse: 0 – 200 bpm (beats per minute)
- Waveform Resolution (12-bit): 1.25 mV
- Pulse resolution: 1 bpm (beats per minute)
- Max. Sampling Rate: 100 samples/sec
- Data Logger Input Type: Digital
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- Waveform: 0 – 5 V
- Pulse: 0 – 200 bpm (beats per minute)
-
Humidity
DT014
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Humidity
DT014
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This Humidity Sensor has a measuring range of 0-100% relative humidity and comes equipped with a zero offset calibration screw.
Common usage
Typical experiments performed using this sensor are body respiration properties, the exploration of biotic conditions outdoors, and the research of meteorological connections between humidity, temperature and light. The Humidity Sensor can be used for biological, environmental and meteorological measurements.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 100 % RH*
- Accuracy: ±5 % (10 to 90 % RH*)
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.05 % RH*
- Sensor Storage: Avoid exposure to sunlight
* RH = Relative Humidity
-
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Light Multi-Range
DT009-4
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This all-purpose, high precision, quick response Light Sensor is designed to measure three ranges of light, 0 to 600 lx, 0 to 6 klx and 0 to 150 klx making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor light measurements.
Common usage
Indoors, this sensor can be used in experiments that examine bulb intensities, light absorbance, photosynthesis and more. Outdoors, experiments measuring solar radiation can be conducted, among others.
Specifications
- Range:
- 0 to 600 lx;
- 0 to 6,000 lx;
- 0 to 150 klx
- Accuracy: ±4 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- For: 0 to 600 lx: 0.15 lx
- For: 0 to 6000 lx: 1.5 lx
- For: 0 to 150 klx: 37 lx
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Spectral Response: Visible light
-
Oxygen
DT222A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Oxygen
DT222A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
This Oxygen Sensor is a galvanic oxygen electrode, capable of measuring % O2 in air and O2 concentration in aqueous solutions in mg/L. The sensor consists of a galvanic oxygen sensitive electrode with a processing unit (oxygen adaptor, equipped with a calibration knob). The range can be determined directly on the data logger or via the MultiLab™ software.
Common usage
The Oxygen Sensor can be used to perform a wide variety of experiments in order to determine changes in % O2 in air and dissolved oxygen levels (especially in aquariums), photosynthesis and respiration of plants and monitoring human respiration.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 12.5 mg/L DO2; 0 to 25 % O2?
- Accuracy: ±7 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit):
- 0 to 12.5 mg/L0.003 mg/L
- 0 to 25 % 0.007%
- Temperature Compensation: No
- Response Time for 95% of Reading: Up to 2 minutes
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Electrolyte: Sodium Hydroxide solution
Features: Equipped with an offset calibration knob
-
pH
DT016A
Qty 1
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
pH
DT016A
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- EcoLogXL
Description
The pH sensor is capable of measuring the entire range of 0 - 14 pH and is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. This sensor can replace the traditional pH meter and in addition, it automatically collects the pH data and the pH changes during chemical reactions and displays these changes in a graph. The pH sensor (DT016A) consists of the Fourier Systems adaptor (DT017) and a pH electrode (DT018) and is equipped with an automatic temperature compensation system.
Common usage
The pH Sensor is used for various experiments in Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Common experiments include: measuring the pH of bodies of water over long periods of time, diffusion of liquids, acidification of milk, or acid-base titration, and more.
Specifications
- Range: 0 to 14 pH
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range, after temperature compensation
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.004 pH
- Temperature Compensation: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C
- Response Time for 95% of Reading: 10 seconds
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
Feature: Equipped with an offset calibration screw
Sensor Storage: Store the pH electrode in its storage solution when not in use
-
Pressure 150-1150 mbar
DT015
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Pressure 150-1150 mbar
DT015
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
The Pressure Sensor (150-1,150 mbar) is an absolute gas pressure sensor that measures applied external pressure relative to zero pressure reference sealed inside the sensor.
Common usage
The Pressure Sensor can be used as an altimeter (measuring your current height) and as a barometer for various meteorological measurements. Typical uses include investigating the evaporation of water from terrestrial plants – transpiration, measuring the photosynthesis rate in water plants, measuring the respiration rate of germinating seeds, investigating the effect of light on photosynthesis rate and as well as examining the Ideal Gas Law.
Specifications
- Range: 150 to 1,150 mbar
- Accuracy: ±1 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.25 mbar
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading): 1 ms
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 85 °C
-
Sensor Cable Pack for NOVA LINK
13706
Qty 1
See Details -
Spirometer
DT037A
Qty 1
- Biology
- EcoLogXL
Spirometer
DT037A
- Biology
- EcoLogXL
Description
The Spirometer is a breathing sensor which allows students to conduct experiments in physiology. Based on air speed, the Spirometer calculates the airflow rate and lung capacity of the user breathing into the sensor. The results are shown in liters per minute. The Spirometer sensor consists of Fourier’s sensor case, a unique breath sensor tube and removable single-use plastic nozzle.
Common usage
Typical experiments with the Spirometer Breathing Sensor would include investigating the lung capacity of athletes versus non-athletes, comparing lung capacity of smokers versus non-smokers and other general respiratory experiments.
Specifications
- Range: ±315 L/min, ±5.25 L/sec
- Accuracy: ±8 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.16 L/min
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
-
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
Qty 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Temperature -40 to 140 °C
DT029
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environment
- Physics
Description
Fourier’s stainless steel Temperature Sensor is both simple and durable. It is covered with a protective isolating material, making it significantly stronger than a traditional glass thermometer. The sensor connects directly to the data logger using a standard mini-din cable.
Common usage
With a range of -40 °C to 140 °C, it can be used for experiments in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, and Environmental Science. It is particularly well suited for conduction water and other chemical solution temperature measurements.
Specifications
•Range for NOVA5000:
- -40 to 140 °C
- -40 to 284 °F
- 233.15 to 413.15 K
Range for MultiLogPRO:
- -40 to 140 °C
- -40 to 284 °F
- Accuracy: ±2 % over entire range
- Resolution (12-bit): 0.03 °C
- Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second
- Response Time (for 90% change in reading):
- 20 seconds in liquid
- 40 to 60 seconds in air
- Sensing Element: Located inside the sensor’s tip