System Requirements for Data Sampling in Lt

This article outlines the hardware, software, and browser requirements for data sampling in Lt. Highlights:

  • Windows: Requires PowerLab or PowerLab Sensors with Windows 8 or later.
  • macOS: Requires PowerLab Sensors and Lt Sampling Application.
  • Browsers: Latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

Hardware Requirements

To use data sampling in Lt, specific hardware is required depending on your operating system:

Operating SystemSupported Hardware
Windows
  • PowerLab: A high-performance data acquisition device suitable for various life science research and teaching applications.
  • PowerLab Sensors: USB sensors designed for human physiology courses, providing an authentic lab experience.
macOS
  • PowerLab Sensors: Data sampling on macOS is supported exclusively with PowerLab Sensors and requires the Lt Sampling Application.

For detailed information on supported devices and system requirements, please refer to the following resources:

Windows System Requirements

We recommend the following as minimum system requirements for data sampling in Lt:

RequirementDetails
Operating SystemWindows 8 or later
RAM4GB minimum, 8GB or higher recommended
Processor1 Ghz or faster CPU with 2 or more cores
Disk Space5GB free hard disk space
USB PortAvailable USB port (version 2 or later)
Internet ConnectionBroadband internet connection

 

mac OS System Requirements

We recommend the following as minimum system requirements for data sampling in Lt:

RequirementDetails
Operating SystemmacOS 10.13 or higher
RAM4GB minimum, 8GB or higher recommended
Disk Space5GB free hard disk space
USB PortAvailable USB port (version 2 or later)
Internet ConnectionBroadband internet connection

Data sampling on macOS is only available using PowerLab Sensors and requires the Lt Sampling Application.

Internet Browsers

We recommend using the latest versions of Google Chrome for the best sampling experience. The following browsers are supported:

BrowserVersion
Google ChromeLatest
Mozilla FirefoxLatest
Microsoft EdgeLatest

 

Unsupported Configurations

ConfigurationNotes
Virtual MachinesNot supported for Lt sampling applications.
Thin ClientsIncompatible with Lt due to hardware limitations.
Reboot-to-restore/reimaging technologiese.g., Deep Freeze - prevents Lt from saving changes persistently.
Enforced ProxiesMay interfere with internet connectivity required for Lt.

 

What’s Next?

If your system meets these requirements, you can proceed to: