Whether you are measuring a quick reflex or a complex cardiovascular cycle, we’ve got you covered. The new PowerLab Sensors (and your existing Lt Sensors) are designed to capture a huge range of physiological data.
Here's a quick breakdown of what you can measure and which tool you'll need:
| If you want to measure... | Use this Sensor: |
|---|---|
| Heart Activity (ECG), Muscle Activity (EMG), Eye Movement (EOG), Brain Activity (EEG), or Gut Activity (EGG) | Biopotential Sensor |
| Heart Activity (ECG) | 12-Lead ECG |
| Nerve Conduction Velocity | PowerLab T1 and Biopotential Sensor |
| Breathing Rate | Respiratory Belt or Spirometer |
| Lung Volumes | Spirometer |
| Heart Rate | Finger Pulse Sensor or Biopotential Sensor |
| Pulse Amplitude | Finger Pulse Sensor |
| Heart Sounds or Korotkoff Sounds | Cardio Microphone |
| Analog Output for 3rd Party Connection | PowerLab T1 |
| Blood Pressure (Systolic/Diastolic) | Blood Pressure Transducer |
| Grip Strength & Muscle Fatigue | Grip Force Transducer |
| Reflexes & Reaction Times | Tendon Hammer or Push Button Switch |
| Body Temperature | Skin Temperature Sensor |
| Joint Angles & Movement | Goniometer |
| General Force | Force Transducer |
| Galvanic Skin Response (Electrodermal Response) | GSR Sensor |
Special Note on the PowerLab T1: If you're looking to take your lab to the next level, the PowerLab T1 is your "all-in-one" hub. It handles electrical stimulation, keeps your data perfectly synced, and provides analog outputs—essentially acting as a bridge to convert your signals into high-quality digital data (DAQ).
Think of them as the next generation! We’ve taken everything you love about the Lt Sensor line and given our most popular tools—like the Spirometer V2 and Bio Amp V2—a serious performance boost. We’ve also added brand-new sensor types to help you run even more diverse labs.
Select sensors have been redesigned with enhanced power, reliability, and student-proof durability.
The logo is still orange, but the housing now says PowerLab Sensors, and the USB plug ends show the specific sensor name instead of Lt Sensors, making it much easier to see what is connected at a glance.
Absolutely. There’s no need to toss out your current gear. Because both sensor lines use the same Lt Sampling App to talk to your computer and the same settings files, they play very nicely together. You can have a student using an original Lt Sensor right next to a student using a new PowerLab Sensor without skipping a beat.
To get your data moving from the hardware to the screen, both Lt Sensors and PowerLab Sensors use the Lt Sampling App. Find step-by-step instructions here.
Out of the box, PowerLab Sensors work with Lt and LabStation.
The Future: We know many of you love LabChart, so stay tuned! We are currently working on an update that will allow PowerLab Sensors to work with LabChart as well.
It sure does! Consider this a "thank you" for being an early adopter. Your original Lt Sensors are now fully compatible with Lt LabStation, giving you more flexibility in how you run your lab than ever before. You can find out more about Lt LabStation here.