Set Up the Software
PS-3221
3
013-16036A
For a wireless Bluetooth connection:
For a micro USB cable connection to a USB
port
:
For a micro USB cable connection to a USB
charger
:
*
Logging
: PASCO wireless sensors can either stream live
data to a compatible device or log data (save it to the
sensor’s memory). The data can then be uploaded to the
device for display and analysis at a later time. Logging
capability supports long-term or remote data collection
while not connected to the device.
Note: The latest versions of SPARKvue and PASCO
Capstone support logging. Check the PASCO Web page
at:
www.pasco.com/software
for the latest software version.
ON/OFF Information
To turn the sensor on, press the ON button. The status
LEDs will blink. To turn the sensor off, press and
hold
the
ON button for a moment until the status LEDs stop blinking.
The sensor puts itself to sleep after 1 hour of inactivity if
connected, and after several minutes if not connected.
Set Up the Software
SPARKvue
Connecting the Sensor to a Tablet or a Computer via
Bluetooth
•
For SPARKvue, select the Bluetooth icon. In the
Wireless Devices
list. The sensors are ordered by
proximity to the device. Select the correct address that
matches the Device ID XXX-XXX number found on the
sensor. Select Done.
Connecting the Sensor to a Computer 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 computer, or into a powered USB hub
connected to the computer.
•
In the SPARKvue
Home Screen, select a measurement
from the list under the sensor’s name. A graph of the
measurement versus time opens.
Collecting Data
•
Select the Start button to begin collecting data.
PASCO Capstone
Connecting the Sensor to a Tablet or a Computer via
Bluetooth
•
For PASCO Capstone, select
Hardware Setup
in the
Tools palette. In
Hardware Setup
the sensors are
ordered by proximity to the device. Select the address
that matches the Device ID XXX-XXX number on the
sensor.
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.
Connecting the Sensor to a Computer 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 computer, or into a powered USB hub
connected to the computer.
•
In PASCO Capstone, select a display in the main
window or from the
Displays
palette. In the display,
use the
<Select Measurement>
menus to pick the
measurement to be shown.
Collecting Data
•
Select
Record
to begin recording data.
Troubleshooting the Sensor
•
If the 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,
Bluetooth LED
Status
Battery LED
Status
Red blink
Ready to pair
Red blink
Low power
Green blink
Connected
Yellow blink
Logging*
Bluetooth LED
Status
Battery LED
Status
OFF
--
Yellow ON
Charging
OFF
--
Green ON
Charged
Yellow blink
Logging*
Bluetooth LED
Status
Battery LED
Status
Red blink
Ready to pair
Yellow ON
Charging
Green blink
Connected
Green ON
Charged
Yellow blink
Logging*
