PASCO PS-3239 Product Manual

Wireless Melting Point Apparatus
Introduction
The Wireless Melting Point Apparatus allows students to observe the
process of heating a sample under precisely controlled conditions.
By connecting the apparatus to PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue via
Bluetooth, students can select or create a specific heating process and
observe the resultant behavior of the sample through a lens or camera.
Using these observations, it is possible to determine the melting point
and temperature range over which melting occurs. The apparatus is
useful for experiments studying crystalline purity, or for allowing
students to verify the nature of a compound they have created.
NOTE: When first unpacking the Wireless Melting Point
Apparatus, do not discard the packaging, as it provides
convenient long-term storage for the components.
Components
Included equipment:
• Wireless Melting Point Apparatus
• Viewing eyepiece
• 110-220 V power supply
• 100× capillary melting point tubes
• Camera adapter
Required equipment:
• PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue data collection software
Recommended equipment:
• Melting Point Apparatus Eyepiece Camera (SE-6215)
Features:
Heating block
1
Insert capillary melting point tubes into the slots in the chamber
for experiments.
Viewing port
2
Insert an eyepiece or an Eyepiece Camera into this slot to view
the sample in detail. Includes a thumbscrew which can be used to
secure or remove the eyepiece or camera.
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Bluetooth Status LED
3
Blinks red to indicate that the device is ready to connect
via Bluetooth. Blinks green to indicate that the device has
successfully connected to the software. (Note that only
temperature data is communicated via Bluetooth.)
Device ID
4
Use to identify the sensor when connecting via Bluetooth.
Power switch
5
Move to the position closer to the heating block to turn the sensor
on. Move to its original position to turn the sensor off.
Power cable port
6
Connect the power cable here to power the device.
Get the software
You can use the apparatus with SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone
software. If you're not sure which to use, visit
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
search for SPARKvue in your device's app store.
If you have installed the software previously, check that you have the
latest update:
SPARKvue: Main Menu
PASCO Capstone: Help > Check for Updates
Check for a firmware update
SPARKvue
1. Turn on power to the apparatus.
2. Open SPARKvue, then select Sensor Data on the Welcome
Screen.
3. From the list of available devices, select the apparatus that
matches your apparatus's device ID.
4. A notification will appear if a firmware update is available. Click
Yes to update the firmware.
5. Close SPARKvue once the update is complete.
PASCO Capstone
1. Turn on power to the apparatus.
2. Open PASCO Capstone and click Hardware Setup from the
Tools palette.
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