Reference Guide
®
Micro USB
port
ON button
Micro USB Cable
End viewTop
view
Bluetooth status LED
Battery status LED
Device ID
Power: Rechargeable Battery
Connection:
OR
USB Cable
Battery status LED
Micro USB
cable
013-14636C
PASCO AirLink
PS-3200
®
Hardware
Included Equipment Quantity Included Equipment Quantity
PASCO AirLink
®
(PS-3200)
1 Micro USB Cable (1 meter) 1
Introduction
The PASCO AirLink is a combination wireless and USB device that connects to a computer or tablet device through
Bluetooth SMART, and can also connect to a computer with a USB cable (included). The AirLink is powered with a
rechargeable battery and it has a single port that accepts any PASPORT sensor or adapter. Since each AirLink has a
unique device identification code, more than one AirLink can be connected to a computer or tablet device at the same time.
The PASCO AirLink can be used to do any experiment that involves a PASCO sensor.
If the AirLink is plugged into a USB charger, it can still be used to collect data wirelessly using Bluetooth SMART.
Initial Step: Charge the Battery
• Connect the Cable: Use the Micro USB Cable to connect the Micro
USB port on the PASCO AirLink to a USB port or USB charger (such
as the PS-3501 USB Charging Station). Charging begins
automatically. 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 and the condition of
800-772-8700 (US) +1 916 462 8384
www.pasco.com support@pasco.com
®
PASCO AirLink
®
PS-3200
the battery. The charger circuit inside the AirLink turns
itself off when the unit is fully charged.
ON/OFF Information
The AirLink turns ON when the Micro USB Cable is
connected. To turn the AirLink ON when the cable is not
connected, press and momentarily hold the ON button on
the end of the AirLink. The AirLink puts itself to sleep after
several minutes of inactivity if not connected. To turn the
AirLink off, press and hold the ON button for a moment until
the status LEDs stop blinking.
Data Collection Software
PASCO Capstone SPARKvue
• Mac OS X • Mac OS X
• Windows • Windows
• iOS
• Android
• Chromebook
Compatibility
Platform Bluetooth SMART Compatibility
iOS iPad 3 and later
SPARK Element All models
Android Android 4.3 and later
Chromebook Chrome OS (requires PS-3500 Adapter*)
Mac OS X Models introduced July 2011 or later*
Windows Windows 7 and later (requires PS-3500 Adapter*)
See Appendix A for more information about the PS-3500 Adapter and
Mac OS X models.
iPhone 4S and later
iPod touch 5 and later
LED Information
The Bluetooth and Battery Status LEDs operate as follows.
For a wireless Bluetooth connection:
Bluetooth
LED
Red blink Ready to pair Red blink Low power
Green blink Connected
Status
Battery
LED
Status
See the PASCO web site at www.pasco.com/software for help in
selecting the right PASCO software and to check the latest versions.
NOTE: PASCO Data Collection software automatically
detects a PASPORT sensor when you connect it to the
AirLink.
Software Help
See the SPARKvue Help or PASCO Capstone Help for
information about collecting, displaying, and analyzing
data.
• In SPARKvue, select the HELP button ( ) in any
screen including the Home Screen.
• In PASCO Capstone, select PASCO Capstone Help
from the Help menu, or press F1.
For a micro USB cable connection to a USB port:
Bluetooth LED Status Battery LED Status
OFF -- Yellow ON Charging
OFF -- Green ON Charged
For a micro USB cable connection to a USB charger:
Bluetooth
LED
Red blink Ready to pair Yellow ON Charging
Green blink Connected Green ON Charged
Status
Battery
LED
Status
2
013-14636C
Loading...