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PASCO PS-3246 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor User Guide

June 13, 2024
PASCO

PS-3246 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
User Guide Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor (PS-3246)

Introduction

This device measures the concentration and saturation percentage of dissolved oxygen molecules in aqueous solutions. It also simultaneously measures temperature and oxygen gas concentration. The probe is waterproof to a depth equal  to the length of the connective cable.

Equipment

Included items:

  1. Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
  2. Probe
  3. Transparent rubber boot with sponge
  4. Micro USB cable

Required items:
• PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue data collection software
Sensor features

PASCO PS 3246 Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor - Sensor

  1. Device ID
    Use this to identify the sensor when connecting via Bluetooth.

  2. Bluetooth Status LED
    Indicates the status of the sensor’s Bluetooth connection.

Bluetooth LED Status
Red blink Ready to pair
Green blink Connected
Yellow blink Logging data

For information on remote data logging, see the PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue online help. Note that the Bluetooth Status LED is disabled when the sensor is connected to a computer via the micro USB cable.

  1. Probe port
    Connect the probe to this port when collecting data.

  2. USB port
    Use with the micro USB cable to connect the sensor to a USB wall charger to charge the battery. Can also be used to send measurement data to the data collection software when connected to a USB port or powered USB hub connected to a computer or mobile device. (NOTE: This connection method is not supported by iOS.)

  3. Power button
    Press to turn the sensor on. Press and briefly hold to turn the sensor off.

  4. Battery Status LED
    Indicates the battery level and charging status. Battery LED| Status
    ---|---
    Red blink| Low power
    Yellow ON| Charging
    Green ON| Fully charged

Getting started

Before using this device in the classroom, you will need to charge the battery, install data collection software, and check for a firmware update.
Charge the battery
The Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor’s rechargeable battery should be charged before using the sensor for the first time, as the sensor is not shipped with a full charge. Charge the battery by connecting the micro USB port to any  standard USB charger. The Battery Status LED is solid yellow while charging. When fully charged, the LED changes to solid green.
Get the software
You can use the sensor with SPARKvue or PASCO Capstone software. If you’re not sure which to use, visit pasco.com/products/guides/software- comparison.
SPARKvue is available as a free app for Chromebook, iOS, and Android devices. We offer a free trial of SPARKvue and Capstone for Windows and Mac. To get the software, go to pasco.com/downloads or search for SPARKvue in your  device’s app store.
If you have installed the software previously, check that you have the latest update:
SPARKvue
Go to Main Menu > Check for Updates
PASCO Capstone
Go to Help > Check for Updates.

Check for a firmware update
SPARKvue

  1. Press the power button until the LEDs turn on.
  2. Open SPARKvue.
  3. Select Sensor Data on the Welcome Screen.
  4. From the list of available devices, select the sensor that matches your sensor’s device ID. A notification appears if a firmware update is available. Click Yes to update the firmware.
  5. Close SPARKvue once the update is complete.

PASCO Capstone

  1. Press and hold the power button until the LEDs turn on.
  2. Open PASCO Capstone.
  3. Click Hardware Setup.
  4. From the list of available devices, select the sensor that matches your sensor’s device ID. A notification appears if a firmware update is available. Click Yes to update the firmware.
  5. Close Capstone once the update is complete.

Set up the software
SPARKvue
Connecting the sensor to a tablet or computer via Bluetooth:

  1. Turn on the Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor. Make sure the Bluetooth Status LED is blinking red.
  2. Open SPARKvue, then click Sensor Data.
  3. From the list of available wireless devices on the left, select the device which matches the device ID printed on your Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor.

Connecting the sensor to a computer via micro USB cable:

  1. Open SPARKvue, then click Sensor Data.
  2. Connect the provided micro USB cable from the micro USB port on the sensor to a USB port or powered USB hub connected to the computer. The sensor should automatically connect to SPARKvue.

Collecting data using SPARKvue:

  1. Select the measurements you intend to record from the Select Measurements for Templates menu by clicking the check box next to the relevant measurements’ names.
  2. Click Graph in the Templates section to open the Experiment Screen. The graph’s axes will auto-populate with the selected measurements.
  3. When you are ready, click Start to begin recording data.

PASCO Capstone
Connecting the sensor to a computer via Bluetooth:

  1. Turn on the Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor. Make sure the Bluetooth Status LED is blinking red.
  2. Open Capstone, then click Hardware Setup in the Tools palette.
  3. From the list of Available Wireless Devices, click the device which matches the device ID printed on your Wireless Optical Dissolved Oxygen Sensor.

Connecting the sensor to a computer via micro USB cable:

  1. Open Capstone. If desired, open Hardware Setup to check the connection status of the sensor.
  2. Connect the provided micro USB cable from the micro USB port on the sensor to a USB port or powered USB hub connected to the computer. The sensor should automatically connect to Capstone.

Collecting data using Capstone:

  1. Double-click the Graph icon in the Displays palette to create a new blank graph display.
  2. To assign measurements to the graph’s axes, click each