Product Summary
General use digital 1 MP eyepiece camera to capture the melting process in PASCO's Melting Point Apparatus. Melting point apparatus (PS-3239) sold separately. (Camera marked as MD-100) PASCO Capstone's new image display mode, Image Sequence, shows the camera's captured images along with the corresponding timecode enabling you to visually confirm the details of the melting process. The full release of PASCO's Chemvue application (spring 2024) will also feature this capability.
What's Included
- 1x 1 MP USB digital Camera
- 1x USB mini connection cable
Product Specifications
| Active Sensor Area | 3.84 x 2.16 mm |
| Resolution | 1 MP (1280 x 720) |
| Pixel Size | 3.0 µm x 3.0 µm |
| Native format | mjpg |
| Connection protocol | UVC |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shutter | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Frame Rate | 25 fps |
| Mount size (diameter) | 23 mm |
| Device height | 40 mm |
| Compensating lens | none |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Power | 5v / 200 mA |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 - 50 °C |
| Humidity | 30 - 80 % |
Data Collection Software
This product requires PASCO software for data collection and analysis. We recommend the following option(s). For more information on which is right for your classroom, see our Software Comparison: SPARKvue vs. Capstone »
Experiment Library
Perform the following experiments and more with the Melting Point Apparatus Eyepiece Camera.
Visit PASCO's Experiment Library to view more activities.
College / Chemistry
Students use a Wireless Melting Point Apparatus to find the melting point range of an unknown substance in order to determine its identity and to assess its purity. Choose among Chemvue, Capstone, or SPARKvue versions of this...
College / Chemistry
Students use a Wireless Melting Point Apparatus to find the melting point range of a commercial aspirin tablet to assess its purity. Choose among Chemvue, Capstone, or SPARKvue versions of this investigation.
