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PASCO PS-3224 Reference Manual

Wireless optical dissolved oxygen sensor
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Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
Dimensions
Overall Length
22 cm
Probe Length
14.5 cm
Battery
LED
Bluetooth
LED
Eye bolt
Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
Recommended Equipment
Required Item*
PASCO Data Collection Software
PS-3224
Power: Rechargeable Battery
Connection:
Largest Diameter
6.7 cm
Probe Diameter
2.2 cm
Transparent Cover
Equipment Included
*See the PASCO catalog or the PASCO web site for more information.
www.pasco.com
01/10/2019
or USB Cable
*NOTE: Avoid touching the end
of the Sensor Cap at all times.
Micro USB Cable (1 meter)
Optical Dissolved Oxygen Metal Guard (PS-3605)
Part Number*
see www.pasco.com
Reference Guide
013-16057A
Rubber Boot
(Covers
Sensor Cap*)
Probe
Micro USB Cable

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  • Page 1 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Micro USB Cable (1 meter) Recommended Equipment Optical Dissolved Oxygen Metal Guard (PS-3605) Required Item* Part Number* PASCO Data Collection Software see www.pasco.com *See the PASCO catalog or the PASCO web site for more information. www.pasco.com 01/10/2019...

  • Page 2: Initial Step: Charge The Battery

    USB Port Using the Sensor The sensor is designed to work with PASCO data collection software to measure the concentration and saturation percentage of dissolved oxygen. ON/OFF Information To turn the sensor on, remove the clear cover and then press the ON button. The status LEDs will blink. To turn the sensor off, press and hold the ON button for a moment until the status LEDs stop blinking.

  • Page 3: Data Collection Software

    • Android • Chromebook See the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com/software for help in selecting the right PASCO software and to check for the latest versions. Software Help • In Sparkvue, open the Main Menu and select “Help” for information about collecting, displaying, and analyzing data.

  • Page 4: Set Up The Software

    Logging* *Logging: PASCO wireless sensors can either stream live data to a compatible device or log data (save it to the sensor’s memory). The data can then be uploaded to the device for display and analysis at a later time. Logging capability supports long-term or remote data collection while not connected to the device.
  • Page 5 PS-3224 Set Up the Software • SPARKvue Sensor Data Configuration Window: • In the selected Template, click or touch “Start” to begin recording data. Click or Touch to begin recording data Connecting the Sensor to a Computer with the Micro USB Cable •...
  • Page 6 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Set Up the Software • Select a Layout, and then select a data display. Select a Data Display • In the Data Display, Click “Select Measurement”. Select a measurement from the list under “Sensors”. 013-16057A...

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting The Sensor

    Connect the other end of the Micro USB Cable to a USB port on the computer, or into a powered USB hub connected to the computer. • In PASCO Capstone, select a display in the main window or from the Displays palette. In the display, use the <Select Measurement> menus to pick the measurement to be shown. PASCO Capstone Collecting Data •...
  • Page 8 Salinity: As the salinity of water increases, its ability to dissolve oxygen decreases. (Note: The user will be able to enter a value for the “salinity constant” in the data acquisition software.) For precise measurement of salinity, the PS-2195 Salinity Sensor is recommended (see the web site at www.pasco.com). Water Type...

  • Page 9: Probe Care And Maintenance

    The replacement Probe Sensor Cap for the Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor is model number PS-3604 (see www.pasco.com for more information). NOTE: Do not remove the Sensor Cap except to replace it with a new cap.
  • Page 10 Sensor Cap Calibration Code Coefficients (included with the new Sensor Cap) will need to be entered into the sensor using the PASCO data collection software (PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue). The sensor will then need to be re-calibrated. (See Replacement Sensor Cap Calibration.)
  • Page 11 Probe Cover for about fifteen minutes,) • In PASCO Capstone, click the Calibration icon in the Tools palette to open the Calibration panel. 1. The first step in the Calibration panel says “Choose the type of measurement you would like to calibrate:”...
  • Page 12 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Calibration: See www.pa s - 5. Wait a few moments until the readings in “Current Value” stabilize and then click “Set Current Value to Standard Value”. After that, click “Next”. 6. The fifth step says to “Review your calibration and accept:” Click “Finish” to accept, or click “Back” to return to the previous step.
  • Page 13 PS-3224 Calibration: See www.pasco.com/calibration 3. In the second step it says “Edit the value:”.Refer to the table of salinity values (shown previously.) and enter the correct value in the text area. Click “Finish”. 4. Click the Calibration icon in the Tools palette to close the Calibration panel SPARKvue Calibration.
  • Page 14 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Calibration: See www.pa s - Touch or Click the Hardware Setup Icon 4. In the new Data Display, touch/click the Hardware Setup icon to open the “Configure Sensors and Measurements” window. Calibration Icon 5. In the “Configure sensors and measurements” window, “D0 Saturation”...
  • Page 15 PS-3224 Calibration: See www.pasco.com/calibration 6. In the “Calibrate Sensor: Select Measurement” window, DO Saturation (%) is the default measurement. “1 point (Adjust Slope Only) is the default Calibration Type. Click or touch “Continue” to open the “Calibrate Sensor: Enter Values” window.
  • Page 16 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor Calibration: See www.pa s - SPARKvue Salinity Constant • Because salinity is one of the factors that can affect dissolved oxygen measurement, a value for salinity can be entered in the Edit Sensor Properties window. 1.
  • Page 17 The PS-3604 Replacement Sensor Cap is designed for the PS-3224Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (see www.pasco.com for more information). The Replacement Sensor Cap includes the following: • Replacement Sensor Cap •...
  • Page 18 After a new Replacement Sensor Cap (PS-3604) is placed on the Optical Dissolved Oxygen probe, there are two parts to the Sensor Cap Calibration process. First, enter the Sensor Calibration Coefficients into the software (PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue). Second, do a one-point or two-point calibration as described previously. •...

  • Page 19: Error Messages

    PS-3224 R eplacement Sensor C ap Calibration Capstone Calibration Code Coefficients: 1. With the sensor “paired” (connected to the computing device) use the data collection software to enter the Cal- ibration Code Coefficients (ten number) for the replacement Sensor Cap into the sensor.
  • Page 20 Wireless Optical Disso lved Oxygen Sensor Replacement Sensor Cap C a l i b ra - SPARKvue Calibration Code Coefficients 1. In SPARKvue, click or touch the Hardware Setup panel in the data display to open the “Con- figure Sensors and measurements” window. 2.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO at: Address: PASCO scientific Web: www.pasco.com 10101 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747-7100 Phone: +1 916-462-8384 (worldwide) Email support@pasco.com 877-373-0300 (U.S.) Check the PASCO website for the latest version of the instruction manual. www.pasco.com/manuals 013-16057A...

  • Page 22: Product End Of Life Disposal Instructions

    A p p e n d i x A : Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. Copyright The PASCO scientific Instruction Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is granted to non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this manual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms, and are not sold for profit.
  • Page 23 2012. The Mac Pro that debuted in December 2013 has Bluetooth SMART support. Exception: Before you upgrade to El Capitan (Mac OS X 10.11.x), if you have a Macintosh with LMP version “0x4” that requires the PS-3500 USB Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter, please contact PASCO Technical Support for further instructions.
  • Page 24 Wireless Optical Dissolved O x y g e n S e n s o r A p p e n d i x A : 013-16057A...

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