Getting star
Getting started
ted
Perform the tasks in this section before using this device in the
classroom.
Install or update data collection softwar
Install or update data collection softwaree
The latest update of PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue is required to use
the Wireless pH Sensor. Download and install the software from the
PASCO website. Check if an update is available if the software is
already installed.
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SPARK
ARKvue
vue
Windows and Mac Computers
Windows and Mac Computers
Download: Go to pasco.com/sparkvue
pasco.com/sparkvue then click Downloads
Downloads.
Update: Click
then select Check for Updates
Check for Updates.
Mobile Devices and Chromebooks
Mobile Devices and Chromebooks
Search for SPARKvue in your device's app store. SPARKvue will
automatically install future updates.
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PASCO Capst
ASCO Capstone
one
Windows and Mac Computers
Windows and Mac Computers
Download: Go to pasco.com/capstone
pasco.com/capstone then click Downloads
Downloads.
Update: Click Help
Help then select Check for updates
Check for updates.
Check for a firmwar
Check for a firmware update
e update
Update the sensor firmware to access the latest features and bug
fixes. Sensor firmware is installed using SPARKvue or PASCO
Capstone. Connect the sensor to SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone to
check for a firmware update.
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SPARK
ARKvue
vue
1. Turn on the Wireless pH Sensor.
2. Open SPARKvue then click Sensor Data.
3. Select the sensor that matches the device ID.
4. If a notification appears, click Yes
Yes to update the firmware. If a
notification does not appear, the firmware is up to date.
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PASCO Capst
ASCO Capstone
one
1. Turn on the Wireless pH Sensor.
2. Open Capstone then click Hardware Setup.
3. Select the sensor that matches the device ID.
4. If a notification appears, click Yes
Yes to update the firmware. If a
notification does not appear, the firmware is up to date.
Using the sensor
Using the sensor
Before taking measurements with the sensor, you need to connect
the pH probe to the sensor and remove the storage bottle from the
pH probe.
Connect the pH pr
Connect the pH probe t
obe to the sensor
o the sensor
Figure 1. Align the tabs on the sensor's BNC connector with the slots on
the pH probe's BNC connector.
1. Align the tabs on the sensor’s BNC connector with the slots on the
probe's BNC connector (Figure
Note: When connecting the probe, hold it by the connector
and not by the shaft. Twisting the shaft can damage the probe.
2. Push the probe’s BNC connector onto the sensor’s BNC
connector. Twist the probe’s BNC connector clockwise about one-
quarter turn to lock it in place.
To disconnect the pH probe, push the pH probe BNC connector
towards the pH sensor before turning the connector.
Alternativ
Alternative electr
e electrodes
odes
The Wireless pH Sensor works with several alternative electrodes
available from PASCO including various ion selective electrodes,
oxidation reduction potential probe, and a flat pH probe. See the
Buying Guide on the pH Sensor page for additional details.
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