Wireless CO2 Sensor
PS
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3208
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013-15272B
Set Up the Software
SPARKvue
Connecting the Wireless Sensor to a Computing Device
via Bluetooth
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For SPARKvue, select the Bluetooth icon to open
the Wireless Devices list. In the Wireless Devices
list, the sensors are ordered by proximity to the
device.
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Select the correct address that matches the six digit
XXX-XXX number found on the sensor.
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Select Done. A list of measurements appears under
the sensor in the Home Screen.
Connecting the Wireless Sensor to a Computing Device
with the Micro USB Cable
•
Connect the micro end of the included Micro USB
Cable into the micro USB port on the end of the
sensor.
•
Connect the other end of the Micro USB Cable to a
USB port on the computing device, or into a
powered USB hub connected to the device.
Collect Data
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In the SPARKvue Home Screen, select a
measurement from the list under the sensor’s name.
A graph of the measurement versus time opens.
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In SPARKvue, select the Start button to begin
collecting data.
PASCO Capstone
Connecting the Wireless Sensor to a Computing Device
via Bluetooth
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For PASCO Capstone, select Hardware Setup in the
Tools palette. The sensors in the list are ordered by
proximity to the wireless device.
•
Select the sensor with the address that matches the
six digit XXX-XXX Device ID number on the sensor.
Connecting the Wireless Sensor to a Computing Device
with the Micro USB Cable
•
Connect the micro end of the included Micro USB
Cable into the micro USB port on the end of the
sensor.
•
Connect the other end of the Micro USB Cable to a
USB port on the computing device, or into a
powered USB hub connected to the device.
Collect Data
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In PASCO Capstone, select a display in the main
window or from the Display palette. In the display,
use the <Select Measurement> menu to pick a
measurement to be shown.
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Select Record to begin collecting data.
Troubleshooting the Wireless CO
2
Sensor
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If the Wireless CO
2
Sensor loses Bluetooth
connection and will not reconnect, try cycling the ON
button. Press and briefly hold the button until the
status LEDs blink in sequence, and then release the
button. Start the sensor in the usual way.
•
If the sensor stops communicating with the
computer software or tablet application, try
restarting the software or application.
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If the problem remains, press and hold the ON
button for 10 seconds and then release. Start the
sensor in the usual way.
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Turn Bluetooth off and then turn it back on. Retry.
About the Battery
The Wireless CO2 Sensor’s battery is partially charged
at the factory. If the battery status LED blinks red, use
the included micro USB cable to connect the sensor to a
USB port or a USB charger.
Battery Usage
Battery life is very important to making the sensor simple
and always ready to use, so all of the PASCO wireless
products are designed for long battery life. For example,
the sensor turns itself off after a few minutes of inactivity
to conserve battery life.
The battery life between charges for the sensor varies
depending on the sampling rate.
In typical classroom/lab use, battery life between
charges should range from one to four weeks or more.
Battery life should range from 18 to 24 hours of continu
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ous use either when connected to devices or in logging
mode.
