Wireless 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor
PS-3221
2
013-16036A
Introduction
The Wireless 3-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor is a
combination wireless
and
USB sensor that connects to a
computer or tablet device through Bluetooth, and can also
connect to a computer with a USB cable (included). The
sensor measures the X, Y, and Z components of the
magnetic flux density in tesla, millitesla, and gauss. The
arrangement of the X, Y, and Z components is shown on
the top label.
The two magnetic field sensing elements are in the end of
the probe. One is a three-axis ±50 gauss (G) sensor
located under the dot on the probe. The other is a
three-axis ±1300 G sensor located under the dot with the
ring around it. The bottom surface of the probe has bumps
at one centimeter intervals relative to the sensing element
location.
Using the Sensor
The sensor is designed to work with PASCO data collection
software to measure magnetic field strength.
In the software, start data collection to begin recording
magnetic field strength along all three axes in units of
gauss (G). Position the sensing elements (marked by dots
on the end of the probe) at the location to be measured and
orient the sensor with the field lines.
Data Collection Software
See the PASCO web site at
www.pasco.com/software
for help in selecting the right PASCO software and to check
for the latest versions.
Software Help
See the SPARKvue Help or PASCO Capstone Help for
information about collecting, displaying, and analyzing
data.
•
In SPARKvue, select the HELP button (
) in any
screen including the Home Screen.
•
In PASCO Capstone, select
PASCO Capstone Help
from the
Help
menu, or press
F1
.
Compatibility
For more information about wireless compatibility, see the
PASCO website at:
www.pasco.com/compatibility
See Appendix A for more information about the PS-3500 Adapter and
Mac OS X models.
Initial Step: Charge the Battery
•
Connect the Cable
: Use the Micro USB Cable to
connect the micro USB port on the end of the sensor to
a USB
port
or USB
charger
such as the PASCO
PS-2575 USB Single Port Charger. Charging begins
automatically. The charger circuit inside the sensor
turns itself off when the unit is fully charged. The
battery status LED will shine yellow as the battery is
charging, and will shine green when the battery is
charged. The battery is partially charged at the factory.
Initial charging time may be three hours or longer
depending on the power source and the condition of
the battery.
LED Information
The Bluetooth and the Battery Status LEDs operate as
follows:
PASCO Capstone
SPARKvue
•
Mac OS X
•
Mac OS X
•
Windows
•
Windows
•
iOS
•
Android
•
Chromebook
Platform
Bluetooth SMART Compatibility
iOS
iPad 3 and later
iPhone 4S and later
iPod touch 5 and later
SPARK LX / LXi
All models
Android
Android 4.4 and later
Chromebook
Chrome OS (requires PS-3500 Adapter*)
Mac OS X
Models introduced July 2011 or later*
Windows
Windows 7 and later (requires PS-3500 Adapter*)
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To Micro
USB port
Micro USB
cable
To USB port
