PASCO Capstone
1. Place the thermometer into the container of hot water.
2. Select Calibration
from the Tools palette.
3. Select Temperature from the dropdown box, then click
Next.
4. Ensure that Two Standards (2 point) is selected from the
list of calibration types, then click Next.
5. Place the Wireless Temperature Sensor into the container
of hot water. Wait for the temperature reading to stabilize.
6. Using the thermometer, determine the temperature of the
hot water. Enter this value into the Standard Value box,
then click Set Current Value to Standard Value.
7. Remove the thermometer and Temperature Sensor from
the hot water container, wipe them both dry, and place
them into the ice water bath. Wait for both the thermometer
measurement and the sensor reading to stabilize.
8. Using the thermometer, determine the temperature of the
ice water. Enter this value into the Standard Value box,
then click Set Current Value to Standard Value.
9. Review your calibration to ensure it is accurate, then click
Finish.
Battery usage
The Wireless Temperature Sensor contains a three volt coin cell
battery (CR2032). Battery life is very important to making the
sensor simple and always ready to use. Therefore, like all
PASCO wireless products, the Wireless Temperature Sensor is
designed for long battery life. For example, after several minutes
of inactivity, the sensor turns itself off to preserve the battery.
The included battery should provide more than one year of
battery life, but the actual amount depends on factors such as
the data collection sampling rate.
Sensor storage
If the sensor will be stored for several months, we recommended
that you remove the battery and store it separately to avoid
damaging the sensor in case of a battery leak.
Battery removal and replacement
If the sensor’s Battery Status LED blinks red, the battery may
need to be replaced. Replacing the battery requires removing
the Battery Compartment Door on the bottom of the sensor,
removing the old battery, installing a new battery of the same
type, and replacing the Battery Compartment Door. This
procedure requires a coin and a CR2032 three volt battery, such
as those included in the PS-3504 Coin Cell Battery Pack.
NOTE: This type of battery is also commonly
available in electronic and commercial stores.
Removing the Battery Compartment Door
Hold the sensor with the
bottom side up. Insert a
coin into the slot and use it
to turn the Battery
Compartment Door
counterclockwise until the
indicator on the door is
aligned with the second
mark on the sensor.
Turn the sensor so the
bottom side is down,
allowing the Battery
Compartment Door to drop
into the palm of your hand. Make sure that the battery door
gasket stays on the door. The gasket is an "O-ring" that is held
in place by the tabs on the door. Do not touch the inside of the
battery compartment, as this may damage the sensor.
Replacing the battery
Remove the used battery from the Battery Compartment Door
and replace it with a new battery of the same type. Note that the
battery is held in place by the small tabs on the door. The side of
the battery with the "+" on it should be against the door.
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