CBR 2™

The CBR 2™ motion sensor is TI's answer to an easy, affordable data collection device! Designed for teachers who want their students to collect and analyze real-world motion data, such as distance, velocity and acceleration. Great for algebra through calculus and statistics, physical science and physics.

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Key Features

CBR 2 motion sensor capabilities and highlights:

Includes 5 sample classroom activities for math and science
Pivoting sensor head for easy positioning
It will measure distance, velocity and acceleration - up to 200 samples per second!
Upgraded design and color
USB connectivity to the TI-Nspire™ family of handhelds, TI-Nspire™ family of software, and TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators
Record data from 15 cm (5.9 in.) to 6 m (19.7 ft.)
Sensitivity switch for normal and track modes
Use with dynamic tracks, coffee filters, graph match, ball-toss and other activities
Improved real-time graphing

Compatible with the following calculators:

TI-84 Family
TI-Nspire™ Family

CBR 2 motion sensor system includes:

CBR 2 sonic motion detector
USB CBR 2-to-calculator cable (for use with TI-84 Plus family calculators)
Extended length I/O cable, for connecting to calculator input/output port
4 AA batteries
Guidebook: Getting Started with the CBR 2

Getting Started with
CBR 2™

USB Plug-and-Collect

The CBR 2™ motion detector plugs into TI-Nspire™ learning handhelds and TI-84 Plus family calculators using the USB CBR-to-calculator cable.Using the CBR 2™ and the newest TI-Nspire™ application, Vernier DataQuest^®, students can kinesthetically explore motion and graphing with the "Motion Match" feature.

They simply plug in the CBR 2™ and watch the Vernier DataQuest^® app launch automatically. Once they choose "Motion Match," challenge your students to match the graph by walking back and forth using the CBR 2™ motion detector. Students enjoy changing their position and speed as they attempt to get the perfect match.

Students can also begin collecting data immediately using their TI-84 Plus family calculator. (Vernier EasyData^® App required). The device will automatically launch the app and begin displaying the current distance reading. Also select from several easy-to-use activities that are already built-in.

Displays in real-time

Students can begin collecting data immediately using their TI-84 Plus family calculator. (Vernier EasyData® App required). The device will automatically launch the app and begin displaying the current distance reading. Also select from several easy-to-use activities that are already built-in.

DataMate Screen Shots

Have you wanted to include screen shots from DataMate in your handouts? This Zip file contains the all the basic screenshots from the DataMate software for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Families.

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CBR 2™ Specifications

Built-in functionality

Pivoting sensor head (0^o - 180^o).
Measures object distance from 0.15 m - 6 m (5.9" - 19.7 ft).
Compute 1st and 2nd derivatives (velocity and acceleration) on collected distance data.
Rugged construction: designed to withstand classroom use.
Lightweight and comfortable hand-held operation.
Versatile mounting options with standard camera tripod mounting socket and removable multipurpose clamp which accommodates surfaces of 0" - 2" thickness.
Self-contained application programs are multipurpose and menu-driven, offering simplicity for the novice and flexibility for the accomplished user.
Status indicators: red/green visible; dual-tone audible (can be disabled).
Choice of units: feet or meters.
Variable sampling interval: .05 sec - 1500 sec.
Temperature compensation available for enhanced accuracy.
Real-time distance, velocity, and acceleration.
Data smoothing options: light; medium; heavy.
Triggering options: calculator ENTER key; CBR TRIGGER button; time delay.
"Repeat Sample" option uses existing parameters.
"Easy Sample" option quickly initiates a sample using default settings.
Operates detached from calculator after setup.
Input/output port for direct communication with TI-73 Explorer™, TI-82,TI-83, TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus C, TI-85, TI-86, TI-89, TI-92, and TI-92 Plus.
USB Port for direct communication TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus C, TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CX
Send data and graphs from calculator to a computer via TI-GRAPH LINK™.
Operates as a CBL/MBL motion probe.
Operates with CBL (SONICchannel) programs.
User Guide with classroom-ready math/science activities for grades 4 through 12.