Install the latest version of PASCO Capstone
or SPARKvue
Follow the instructions below for your device to download and
install the latest version of PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue.
Windows and macOS
Go to
www.pasco.com/downloads/sparkvue
to access the
installer for the latest version of SPARKvue.
iOS, Android, and Chromebook
Search for "SPARKvue" in the App Store (iOS), Google Play
Store (Android), or Chrome Web Store (Chromebook).
Windows and macOS
Go to
www.pasco.com/downloads/capstone
to access the
installer for the latest version of Capstone.
Connect the sensor to PASCO Capstone or
SPARKvue
The sensor can be connected to Capstone or SPARKvue using
a USB or Bluetooth connection.
To connect using USB:
1. Connect the micro USB cable to the sensor’s micro USB
port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your device.
3. Open Capstone or SPARKvue. The //code.Node will
automatically connect to the software.
NOTE: Connecting to SPARKvue using USB is
not possible with iOS devices and some Android
devices.
To connect using Bluetooth:
1. Turn on the sensor by pressing and holding the power
button for one second.
2. Open SPARKvue or Capstone.
3. Click Sensor Data (SPARKvue) or Hardware Setup in the
Tools panel on the left side of the screen (Capstone).
4. Click the wireless sensor that matches the ID label on your
sensor.
Update the sensor firmware
Sensor firmware is installed using SPARKvue or PASCO
Capstone. You must install the latest version of SPARKvue or
Capstone in order to have access to the latest version of the
sensor firmware. When you connect the sensor to SPARKvue or
Capstone, you will automatically be notified if a firmware update
is available. Click "Yes" to update the firmware when prompted.
If you do not receive a notification, the firmware is up to date.
TIP: Connect the sensor using USB for a faster
firmware update.
Specifications and accessories
the specifications and explore accessories. You can also
download experiment files and support documents from the
product page.
Experiment files
Download one of several student-ready activities from the
PASCO Experiment Library. Experiments include editable
student handouts and teacher notes. Visit
Technical Support
Need more help? Our knowledgeable and friendly Technical
Support staff is ready to answer your questions or walk you
through any issues.
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Phone
1-800-772-8700 x1004 (USA)
+1 916 462 8384 (outside USA)
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the Warranty and Returns page at
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Copyright
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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. Reproduction under any other circumstances, without the written
consent of PASCO scientific, is prohibited.
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Product end-of-life disposal
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations
that vary by country and region.
It is your responsibility to recycle your electronic equipment per your local
environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environment.
To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local waste recycle or disposal service, or the place where you
purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) symbol
on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of
in a standard waste container.
CE statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the applicable EU Directives.
FCC statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Battery disposal
Batteries contain chemicals that, if released, may affect the environment
and human health. Batteries should be collected separately for recycling
and recycled at a local hazardous material disposal location adhering to
your country and local government regulations. To find out where you can
drop off your waste battery for recycling, please contact your local waste disposal
service, or the product representative. The battery used in this product is marked
with the European Union symbol for waste batteries to indicate the need for the
separate collection and recycling of batteries.
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