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Putting the spark into manual sampling mode, Setting an automatic stop condition – PASCO SPARK Science Learning System User's Guide User Manual

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COLLECTION

2.

Touch Periodic.

3.

Touch OK.

Putting the SPARK into manual sampling mode

In manual sampling mode, a single value from each measurement is recorded
each time you manually trigger the SPARK. Complete these steps to put the
SPARK into manual sampling mode:

1.

Touch the Sampling Options button.

The Sampling Options screen opens.

2.

Touch Manual.

3.

Touch OK.

Setting an automatic stop condition

When a stop condition is set, the SPARK automatically stops recording data
after a set time interval. Complete these steps to set a stop condition:

1.

Touch the Sampling Options button.

The Sampling Options screen opens.

2.

Under Automatic Stop Condition, touch the Condition: box and
select Stop after duration.

3.

Touch the Value: box and enter a time value.

4.

Touch the Units: box and select units of time.

5.

Touch OK.