Reference Guide
013-14986B
Wireless Current Sensor
PS
-
3212
®
800-772-8700 (US)
+1 916 462 8384
www.pasco.com
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR DIRECTLY ACROSS A
BATTERY OR OTHER VOLTAGE SOURCE. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A RESISTOR OR SOME
KIND OF “LOAD” IN SERIES WITH THE SENSOR. SEE PAGE 3.
Hardware
Introduction
The Wireless Current Sensor is a combination wireless
and USB sensor that connects to a computer or tablet
device through
, and can also connect to a
computer with a USB cable (included). The sensor
measures current in two ranges: between -1 ampere (A)
and +1 A, and between - 0.1 A and + 0.1 A. The PASCO
Data Collection Software will display and analyze the
measurements from the sensor. NOTE: The software
also supports “remote data logging” for long term experi
-
ments.
The sensor is designed to optimize the battery usage
time. Since each sensor has a unique Device ID
number, more than one can be connected to a computer
or tablet at the same time.
1
Device ID Number
5
Micro USB Port
2
Bluetooth Status LED
6
Red Test Lead Jack
3
Battery Status LED
7
Micro USB Cable
4
ON Button
5
4
Power: Rechargeable Battery
OR
USB Cable
Connection:
3
2
6
7
1
Included Equipment
Part Number
Wireless Current Sensor
PS-3212
Micro USB Cable (1 meter)
