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Reference Guide

013-14986B

Wireless Current Sensor

PS

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3212

®

800-772-8700 (US)

 +1 916 462 8384

www.pasco.com

support@pasco.com

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE WIRELESS CURRENT SENSOR DIRECTLY ACROSS A 

BATTERY OR OTHER VOLTAGE SOURCE. MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A RESISTOR OR SOME 

KIND OF “LOAD” IN SERIES WITH THE SENSOR. SEE PAGE 3.

Hardware

Introduction

The Wireless Current Sensor is a combination wireless 

and USB sensor that connects to a computer or tablet 

device through 

, and can also connect to a 

computer with a USB cable (included). The sensor 

measures current in two ranges: between -1 ampere (A) 

and +1 A, and between - 0.1 A and + 0.1 A. The PASCO 

Data Collection Software will display and analyze the 

measurements from the sensor. NOTE: The software 

also supports “remote data logging” for long term experi

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ments. 

The sensor is designed to optimize the battery usage 

time. Since each sensor has a unique Device ID 

number, more than one can be connected to a computer 

or tablet at the same time. 

1

Device ID Number

5

Micro USB Port

2

Bluetooth Status LED

6

Red Test Lead Jack

3

Battery Status LED

7

Micro USB Cable

4

ON Button

5

4

Power: Rechargeable Battery

OR

USB Cable

Connection:

3

2

6

7

1

Included Equipment

Part Number

Wireless Current Sensor

PS-3212

Micro USB Cable (1 meter)

Summary of Contents for PS-3212

Page 1: ... sensor measures current in two ranges between 1 ampere A and 1 A and between 0 1 A and 0 1 A The PASCO Data Collection Software will display and analyze the measurements from the sensor NOTE The software also supports remote data logging for long term experi ments The sensor is designed to optimize the battery usage time Since each sensor has a unique Device ID number more than one can be connect...

Page 2: ...ng Station See the diagram 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 ON OFF Info...

Page 3: ...r measures the current through the circuit Protection The Wireless Current Sensor has built in protection against damaging over current If the current exceeds 2 amps the sensor will make a sonic alarm and the status LEDs will both shine red If this happens take the steps necessary to reduce or stop the current through the sensor For example dis connect the power source Analyze the circuit to deter...

Page 4: ...button Start the sensor in the usual way If the sensor stops communicating with the computer software or tablet application try restarting the software or application If the problem remains press and hold the ON button for 10 seconds and then release Start the sensor in the usual way Turn Bluetooth off and then turn it back on Retry About the Battery The Wireless Current Sensor s battery is partia...

Page 5: ...other circumstances without the written consent of PASCO scientific is prohibited Version 23 07 2016 Trademarks PASCO PASCO scientific PASCO Capstone PASPORT and SPARKvue are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO scientific in the United States and or in other countries All other brands products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of and are used to identify products ...

Page 6: ...o connect to Windows computers Chromebooks and older Macintosh computers Note The PS 3500 USB Bluetooth 4 0 Adapter is the only adapter we can currently recommend Many other Bluetooth 4 0 adapters are available but this adapter has a specific design that enables in app pairing of Bluetooth SMART sensors 1To check the Mac computer s Bluetooth compatibility do the following Click the Apple Menu Sele...

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