PASCO PS-3246 Manual

Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
Introduction
This device measures the concentration and saturation
percentage of dissolved oxygen molecules in aqueous solutions.
It also simultaneously measures temperature and oxygen gas
concentration. The probe is waterproof to a depth equal to the
length of the connective cable.
Equipment
Included items:
Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
Probe
Transparent rubber boot with sponge
Micro USB cable
Required items:
• PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue data collection software
Sensor features
Device ID
Use this to identify the sensor when connecting via
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Status LED
Indicates the status of the sensor's Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth LED
Red blink
Green blink
Yellow blink
For information on remote data logging, see the PASCO
Capstone or SPARKvue online help. Note that the
Status
Ready to pair
Connected
Logging data
Bluetooth Status LED is disabled when the sensor is
connected to a computer via the micro USB cable.
Probe port
Connect the probe to this port when collecting data.
USB port
Use with the micro USB cable to connect the sensor to a
USB wall charger to charge the battery. Can also be used
to send measurement data to the data collection software
when connected to a USB port or powered USB hub
connected to a computer or mobile device. (NOTE: This
connection method is not supported by iOS.)
Power button
Press to turn the sensor on. Press and briefly hold to turn
the sensor off.
Battery Status LED
Indicates the battery level and charging status.
Battery LED
Red blink
Yellow ON
Green ON
Getting started
Before using this device in the classroom, you will need to
charge the battery, install data collection software, and check for
a firmware update.
Charge the battery
The Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor's rechargeable
battery should be charged before using the sensor for the first
time, as the sensor is not shipped with a full charge. Charge the
battery by connecting the micro USB port to any standard USB
charger. The Battery Status LED is solid yellow while charging.
When fully charged, the LED changes to solid green.
Get the software
You can use the sensor with SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone
software. If you're not sure which to use, visit
pasco.com/products/guides/software-comparison.
SPARKvue is available as a free app for Chromebook, iOS, and
Android devices. We offer a free trial of SPARKvue and
Capstone for Windows and Mac. To get the software, go to
pasco.com/downloads or search for SPARKvue in your device's
app store.
If you have installed the software previously, check that you have
the latest update:
SPARKvue
Go to Main Menu > Check for Updates
PASCO Capstone
Go to Help > Check for Updates.
Product Guide | 012-17383A
(PS-3246)
Status
Low power
Charging
Fully charged
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