PASCO PS-3212 Reference Manual

PASCO PS-3212 Reference Manual

Wireless current sensor

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WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR DIRECTLY ACROSS A
BATTERY OR OTHER VOLTAGE SOURCE. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A RESISTOR OR SOME
KIND OF "LOAD" IN SERIES WITH THE SENSOR. SEE PAGE 3.
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Device ID Number
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Bluetooth Status LED
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Battery Status LED
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ON Button

Hardware

Included Equipment
Wireless Current Sensor
Micro USB Cable (1 meter)

Introduction

The Wireless Current Sensor is a combination wireless
and USB sensor that connects to a computer or tablet
800-772-8700 (US)
www.pasco.com
®
Wireless Current Sensor
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Part Number
PS-3212
PS-3212
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Micro USB Port
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Red Test Lead Jack
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Micro USB Cable
device through
computer with a USB cable (included). The sensor
measures current in two ranges: between -1 ampere (A)
and +1 A, and between - 0.1 A and + 0.1 A. The PASCO
Data Collection Software will display and analyze the
measurements from the sensor. NOTE: The software
also supports "remote data logging" for long term experi-
ments.
The sensor is designed to optimize the battery usage
time. Since each sensor has a unique Device ID
number, more than one can be connected to a computer
or tablet at the same time.
Re fe rence G u id e
013-14986B
Power: Rechargeable Battery
Connection:
OR
USB Cable
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, and can also connect to a
+1 916 462 8384
support@pasco.com

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Summary of Contents for PASCO PS-3212

  • Page 1 USB cable (included). The sensor measures current in two ranges: between -1 ampere (A) Included Equipment Part Number and +1 A, and between - 0.1 A and + 0.1 A. The PASCO Data Collection Software will display and analyze the Wireless Current Sensor PS-3212 measurements from the sensor.
  • Page 2 • Chromebook Initial Step: Charge the Battery See the PASCO Web page at www.pasco.com/software for help in selecting the right PASCO software and to check the latest versions. Software Help See the SPARKvue Help or PASCO Capstone Help for •...
  • Page 3 Logging* mine why the over-current happened, and don’t reconnect the power source until the problem is fixed. *Logging: PASCO wireless sensors can either stream live data to a compatible device for “real-time” viewing or Set Up the Software log data (save it to the sensor’s memory). After logging, the data can be uploaded to the computing device for display and analysis at a later time.
  • Page 4 Connecting the Wireless Sensor to a Tablet or a Battery life is very important to making the sensor simple Computer via Bluetooth and always ready to use, so all of the PASCO wireless products are designed for long battery life. For example, •...
  • Page 5: Technical Support

    For information about possible replacement parts, contact Technical Support: • USB Cable, Micro-to-USB Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. For more information visit www.pasco.com/legal Copyright 1. Shrouded Red Patch Cords Reference Guide This PASCO scientific is copyrighted with all rights 2.
  • Page 6 5 and later 10.11.x), if you have a Macintosh with LMP version “0x4” that requires the PS-3500 USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter, SPARK Element All models please contact PASCO Technical Support for further Android Android 4.3 and later instructions. Chromebook Chrome OS (requires PS-3500 Adapter*) ®...

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