CBR™ 2 motion sensor

The CBR™ 2 system is our 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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Overview
Specifications

Key features

CBR™ 2 device capabilities and highlights:

Includes five sample classroom activities for math and science
Pivoting sensor head for easy positioning (measure distance, velocity and acceleration — up to 50 samples per second)
Upgraded design and color
USB connectivity to the TI-Nspire™ family of graphing calculators, TI-Nspire™ software, and TI-84 Plus family 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 graphing calculators
TI-Nspire™ family of graphing calculators

CBR™ 2 system includes:

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

Getting started with
the CBR™ 2 system

USB plug-and-collect

The CBR™ 2 motion sensor plugs into TI-Nspire™ and TI-84 Plus families of graphing calculators using the USB CBR-to-calculator cable. Using the CBR™ 2 system and the Vernier DataQuest™ App for TI-Nspire™ technology, students can kinesthetically explore motion and graphing with the Motion Match feature.

They simply plug in the CBR 2™ device 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™ device. 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.

Vernier DataMate™ App screenshots

Have you wanted to include screen shots from the Vernier DataMate™ App in your handouts? This zip file contains all the basic screenshots from the Vernier DataMate™ App for the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus families of graphing calculators.

Download Vernier DataMate™ App screenshots

Vernier DataMate, Vernier DataQuest and Vernier EasyData are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vernier Software & Technology.

CBR™ 2 device 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 graphing calculators
USB port for direct communication on TI-84 Plus, TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, TI-84 Plus C, TI-Nspire™ and TI-Nspire™ CX graphing calculators
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 four through 12

Hardware

Four AA batteries included
Six-inch unit-to-unit link cable included
CBR™ 2 User Guide with classroom activities included
TI resource CD with Technical Reference included
Size: 8.5 x 3.4 x 1.1 inches (L x W x H)
Weight: 8.3 ounces (without batteries)

Support

One-year limited warranty
Toll-free help hotline: 1.800.TI.CARES
Email help line: ti-cares@ti.com
Volume Purchase Program
Workshop Loan Program: Borrow TI calculators for evaluation or workshops

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