Reference Guide
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Weather Resistant Gasket
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Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS
PS-3209
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Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS 1 USB-to-Micro-USB Cable 2
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Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS Introduction
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Drain hole
Battery
status
Device ID
GPS status
Bluetooth status
ON/OFF button
Threaded hole for
Weather Vane
(accessory)
Flexible cover for
USB port
Temperature,
Pressure, Humidity
Sensor
Turbine for
Anemometer
Hole for Pivot Post
(accessory)
Light Sensor
Introduction
This Wireless Weather Sensor with GPS is a versatile instrument with multiple sensors, including a global positioning
system (GPS) module. It is durable and weather-resistant (IP-64) and can connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to a computing device such as a tablet or computer using PASCO data collection software (see www.pasco.com). The software supports data logging when the instrument is not connected to a computing device. The Wireless Weather Sensor has a
rechargeable battery pack.
The sensor measures wind speed, wind direction, barometric pressure, humidity, ambient temperature, light level, UV
index, and magnetic heading. The GPS module reports latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, and satellite count. The software can calculate dew point, wind direction, wind chill, absolute humidity, and heat stress index.
Features
The included one-meter long USB cable has a “Micro-B” type plug at one end and a Type A plug at the other end.
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PS-3209 Operation
Tripod
Rod
Vane
Pivot Post
Flexible
cover
USB
port
Pull the
tab to the
right.
PASCO Capstone Hardware Setup
Recommended Items
• Weather Vane Accessory (PS-3553)
• PASCO data collection software
(see www.pasco.com/downloads)
Operation
Turn on the Sensor
Press the ON/OFF button. All three status LEDs will
shine momentarily. If the battery is charged, the Battery
status LED will stop shining. The GPS status and the
Bluetooth status LEDs will continue to blink red. This
indicates that the device is ready to connect to GPS satellites and connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to a computing device such as a computer or tablet.
To turn off the sensor, press and HOLD the ON/OFF
button until the Battery status LED shines red momentarily and the other status LEDs stop shining.
Software Help
NOTE: 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.
Charge the Battery
• Connect the USB Cable: Gently pull the tab of the
flexible cover to the right to gain access to the USB
port.
• Use the Micro USB Cable to connect the micro USB
port on the back of the Wireless Weather Sensor to
a USB port on a USB charger (or a computing
device). Charging begins automatically. The battery
status LED shines yellow while the unit is charging,
and will shine green when the battery is charged.
The charger circuit inside the Weather Sensor turns
itself off when the unit is fully charged. The battery is
partially charged at the factory. Initial charging time
may be three hours or longer. Press the flexible
cover back in place after removing the USB cable.
Connect the Sensor Wirelessly
Start the PASCO data collection software (such as
PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue).
PASCO Capstone: Select “Hardware Setup” in the Tools
palette. When the software detects the Wireless
Weather Sensor, the Bluetooth status LED on the sensor blinks green. In the Hardware Setup window, select
the sensor that has a six-digit Device ID that matches
the Device ID on the sensor itself. After searching, the
software should display the Weather Sensor, GPS Position Sensor, and Light Sensor in Hardware Setup.
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