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The Benefits
From MeasureNet's new installations in Desert Sands School District, California, to our massive six-lab upgrade of Virginia Tech's Freshman laboratories, we strive to provide teachers and students with a superior lab experience. We achieve this goal through:
Superior Capabilities
MeasureNet's patented network gives every student access to a shared diode-array visible or UV-vis spectrometer to perform absorption, emission, fluorescence and reflectance experiments. MeasureNet was the first to introduce an infrared drop counter and integrated digital balance. A 2001 McGill study also ranked MeasureNet first in "nearest research grade" probeware quality versus PC-based Pasco and Vernier data acquisition systems
Superior User Interface
The MeasureNet user interface is designed for maximum simplicity that keeps your lab periods focused on chemistry, not technology. There's no lengthy set up or tear down with our vertically mounted data stations. You'll collect data more quickly and easily leaving more time for analysis and discussion. The 2001 McGill study also ranked MeasureNet as the most intuitive interface available.
Superior Operational Costs
MeasureNet's patented network relies on a single PC for data storage and network monitoring. With fewer PCs cluttering your benchtops, you'll save between $50,000-$60,000 in replacement, maintenance and electricity costs over a ten-year period. "Winner of the Ohio Governor's Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency".
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Superior Results
MeasureNet's data collection provides for even more powerful analysis due to its high resolution output seen graphically on the PC screen or on an Excel powered worksheet.
View Notes on MeasureNet Instructor Software | Output | Pedagogical Overview
Exclusive Features
| Feature | Benefit | MeasureNet Exclusive |
| Intuitive Menu-driven Interface | Shallow student learning curve; keeps laboratory science-focused, not technology-focused. | Yes |
| Shared diode-array Visible or UV-Vis Spectrometer | Capable of both emission and absorption spectroscopy, convenient shared use reduces maintenance and computer dependence of traditional PC-based spectroscopy; more capable than single-wavelength instruments | Yes |
| PC-Reducing Network Design | Maintenance, PC-replacement, and award-winning electricity savings averaging $50k-$70k per 12-station network over 10 years | Yes |
| PC-Reducing Network Design and Vertical Station Mounting | Clears interfaces and PCs from wet lab benchtops | Yes |
| PC-reducing Network Design and Vertical Station Mounting | Reduces knock and spill risk for students and equipment | Yes |
| Semi-permanent Vertical Station Mounting | Stations are always available reducing set up and tear down time | Yes |
| 24-bit Analog to Digital (A/D) conversion | Superior resolution for improved output quality | Yes |
| Reliable Single Network Controller | Network software quickly upgrades using single PCMCIA card; student stations are "dumb" terminals with a 10-15 year estimated life span | Yes |
| Txt-Formatted Data Sets | Export to Windows™ or Mac™ OS; read with virtually any analysis application from Excel™ to Origin™ | Yes |
| Distributed Data Analysis/Web-based Data Storage | Cost-effectively utilizes existing PCs in departmental resource rooms, libraries and student dorm rooms for post-collection analysis; departments don't need to new wet lab PCs every 3-4 years (versus PC-based interfaces). Students download collected data from any internet-ready PC. | Yes |
| Instructor PC for Each 12-Station Network | Permits instructor to share collection results, monitor experiment progress, administer quizzes; and disseminate and print data sets | Yes |
| "Floppy-less" Network Stations | Greater data security, avoids virus contamination introduced by students | Yes |
| Excel-Based Workbooks | Analysis options in MS Excel provide students with life skills needed outside chemistry environment | Yes |
| Look and Feel of Industry Quality Control Instrumentation | Realistic preparation for QC or research instrumentation environment | Yes |
