PASCO PS-3228 Product Manual

Wir Wireless Soil Moistur eless Soil Moisture Sensor
PS-3228
About the product About the pr oduct
The Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor measures the water content of soil
and reports it in units of volumetric water content (VWC) percentage.
The sensor consists of the Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor box and the
Soil Moisture Sensor Probe.
What's Included What's Included
• Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor Box
• Soil Moisture Sensor Probe
• USB Cable
Required Items Required Items
• Data Collection Software Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and
analysis. Either SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone can be used.
e Sensor
P P ar art names and functions
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Device ID Device ID
1
Use to identify the sensor when connecting using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Status Light Bluetooth Status Light
2
Indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection.
USB Port USB Port
3
Use with the USB cable to connect to a USB wall charger to
charge the battery. Can also be used to send measurement data
to software when connected to a USB port of a computer or
mobile device (iOS devices not supported).
Power Button Power Button
4
Press and hold for one second to turn the sensor on or off.
Battery Status Light Battery Status Light
5
Indicates the battery level and charging status.
Threaded Hole Threaded Hole
6
Use for mounting the sensor, such as to a mounting rod. Accepts
1/4–20 screws.
Soil Moisture Probe Port Soil Moisture Probe Port
7
Use for connecting the soil moisture probe to the sensor box.
Line up the arrow on the back of the sensor box with the arrow
on the plug to connect the plug in the correct direction.
t names and functions
6
L L
IGHT
Red (blink)
Green (blink)
Yellow (blink)
L L
IGHT
Red (blink)
Green (solid)
Yellow (solid)
Product Guide
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123-456
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S S
TATUS
Ready to pair
Paired
Remotely logging data
S S
TATUS
Low battery level
Fully charged
Charging
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