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1. Select Calibrate barometer and press Enter Input the known barometric pressure from the 650 keypad in the selected units mm Hg in the following example and press Enter Note that in the example the barometer output has changed from 733 4 the previous incorrect value to 740 the correct value from your laboratory barometer Note also that a value of the approximate barometer offset which occurred during the calibration 6 3 mm Hg is present in the display The offset value is approximate due to the variation in the tenths of a mm digit of the sensor This value can be used to return the sensor to its factory calibration simply recalibrate the sensor to a new value which is determined by current value offset Calibrate barometer Calibrate barometer Calibrate barometer mo EE mmHg 74 0 mmH g FELEL Baro offset 0 0 Baro offset 0 0 Baro offset 6 3 N0 0 000 E 0 0 000 pea N 07 0 000 E 0 0 000 ie N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 ommlig g 06 05 2000 17 56 12 2 06 05 2000 17 54 47 kai NiMH 06 05 2000 17 55 15 B Nimh Note that this entry will only appear if your have ordered your 650 with the barometer option NOTE After initial calibration of the barometer a file with a name defined by the Circuit Board ID and a glp extension e g 00003245 glp will automatically be generated and stored in 650 memory Each additional barometer calibration record for
2. screen is displayed and the Parameter Mismatch screen to determine the sonde parameter barometer and GPS format of file already present in memory and readjust the setup to match that initially used GPS data is not shown in Status Bar Make sure that a the cables are attached properly b that the GPS unit is configured for NMEA 0183 format c that the GPS unit is locked in and that the GPS unit display is showing proper readings The 650 display flashes and the instrument speaker The battery voltage is low Change to new C cells or makes a continuous clicking sound recharge the 6117 battery pack The sonde 650 resets when optical wipers are The battery voltage is low Change to new C cells or activated in the sonde recharge the 6117 battery pack If these guidelines and tips fail to correct your problem or if any other symptoms occur contact YSI Customer Service for Advice See Section 8 of the 6 series manual for contact information YSI Incorporated 60 650 MDS SECTION 12 FERRITE BEAD I NSTALLATI ON WARNING If you are using your 650 in a European Community CE country or in Australia or New Zealand you must attach a ferrite bead to the 655174 PC Interface Cable and the 6116 Charger Adapter Cable in order to comply with the Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Class B Limits for radio frequency emissions specified in EN55011 CISPRI 1 for Industrial Scientific and Medical laboratory equipment These
3. 0 000 740 6mmHg a N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 01 2000 17 06 37 men 95 31 2000 15 56 06 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Dissolved Oxygen selection and press Enter Then use the arrow keys to highlight the DO selection and press Enter Calibrate Ooo calibration Conductivity DO mg L ISE1 pH ISE2 Orp Turbidity Chlorophyll N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1mmhg N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 2mh 05 31 2000 15 57 13 Fim 05 31 2000 15 57 57 m Use the 650 numeric entry keys and the right left arrow keys to enter the current local barometric pressure Then press the Enter key and observe the dissolved oxygen reading until stabilization occurs Make sure the Calibrate selection is highlighted in upper window NOTE The current barometric pressure as read by your 650 will automatically appear as the default value if your 650 is equipped with a barometer DO calibration a Sonde 98 67 8 8m DO calibration Enter Barometric Pressure mmHg TIM _ N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 05 31 2000 16 00 02 2 0 00sa N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 738 e cae 06 02 2000 10 57 08 mm When the dissolved oxygen reading is stable press the Enter key to confirm the calibration as indicated by the message Calibrated in the header In addition the message in the upper window will change from YSI Incorporated 28 650 MDS Calibrate to Continue Make sure that Continu
4. glp extension which are calibration records of either the sonde sensors or the 650 barometer For files with a dat or txt extension transfer to a PC using the Upload to PC command will proceed automatically and retain the file type that is present in 650 memory For files with a glp extension an additional screen will appear on activating the transfer that gives a choice of binary CDF or ASCII for moving the file to the computer You currently MUST use either the CDF or ASCII format for transfer so that the glp file can be viewed in NotePad or other word processing program The binary transfer option is for future YSI upgrades After transfer files of all types will be located in the CNECOWWINWDATA subdirectory of your PC hard drive 6 4 VIEW FILE The View file selection in the 650 File menu allows the user to examine the data in files logged or uploaded to 650 memory Highlight the View file selection and press Enter to display a list of files present Then highlight the file of interest and press Enter to view the data on the 650 display 650 File Filename Samples Bytes Directory PROFILE1 dat 179 9047 Upload to PC DEPLOY1 dat 8 668 File memory Delete all files N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 1mmAg a N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 omik a 06 06 2000 17 56 23 am 07 12 2001 07 16 17 mm Date Cond m d y mm mS cm 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 003 06 04 2000 06 04 2000 06 04 2000 06 04 2000 06 04
5. Class B computing device in accordance with the specification in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver e Move the computer away from the receiver e Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional instructions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communication helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 and Stock No 0004 000 00345 4 SECTION 16 650 MDS SPECIFICATIONS Resistance to Water Leakage IP 67 for both the standard alkaline battery configuration and for the rechargeable battery pack option Operating Temperature Range for Visible Display 10 to 60 Degrees Celsius Storage Temperature Range 20 to 70 Degree
6. SUMMARY OF 650 LOGGI NG CAPABI LI TI ES WITH A 650 YSI SONDE SYSTEM THE USER CAN e Log sonde sensor data to either sonde memory if your sonde is so equipped or 650 memory e Log data as either a single point or as a continuous data stream e Log data in both single point form and continuous stream form to the same file in 650 or sonde memory YSI Incorporated 48 650 MDS e Log continuous data stream data at long or short sample intervals to sonde memory as long as the study is started from the Run menu of the sonde e Log continuous data stream data at long or short sample intervals up to 15 minutes to 650 memory using the Sample interval selection in the Logging setup menu of the 650 e Log data from the 650 internal barometer to the memory of the 650 e Log data from a user supplied GPS unit to the memory of the 650 as long as the GPS unit is set up in NMEA format and has the proper cable e Log data with minimal keypad entry from the 650 display by using default file naming e Assign custom file and site names using the 650 keypad at the logging site e Set up custom site lists in the office or laboratory that are instantly available in the field to simply file site management e Set up Site Designations that are characterized by a File Name and a Site Name for simple logging of data from a single site to a single file e Set up Site Designations that are characterized by a File Name a Site Name and a Site number which cor
7. WEST pressing Enter after each entry The data in the file will be displayed as shown below Use the arrow keys to scroll horizontally in order to view all of the data 650 Main Menu 1 1 650 File Sonde run Directory Sonde menu Upload to PC File iew file Logging setup File memory System setup Delete all files 07 12 2001 09 N0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 enmillg 07 12 2001 09 30 40 8 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 6mmHg g N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 4mmig Fl 06 07 2000 16 30 35 l nmi E 06 07 2000 16 31 15 i NIMH E Note that using these same basic guidelines data could have been logged at another site on the same day with the user inputting a different site designation file name and site name in the field Data could also have been logged single points or as a continuous data stream at each site simply by the choice of Log single point or Start logging respectively in the 650 Logging window Data can also be appended at later times to existing site designations However there is a limitation on this process the parameter setup during subsequent logging runs MUST be exactly the same as for the first entry For example if you add a sonde parameter to the Report for the second logging run to a particular site you will not be able to append this data to the existing file If you logged Barometer or GPS readings to the initial file you will be required to m
8. are taken up with accessible files and 0 bytes are taken up in deleted files As described in Section 2 2 above deleted files arise when the same file is uploaded from a sonde several times with the file overwritten There is a lot of information on the File memory display but the number of greatest importance is the Free memory value 6 6 DELETE ALL FILES Use this selection to remove all files from the 650 memory Remember that you cannot delete individual files from flash memory Highlight the selection and press Enter Use the arrow keys to confirm that you really want to delete all files and press Enter CAUTION When you use this command all data currently stored in the 650 memory will be irretrievably lost so make certain that you have transferred all files of interest to your PC before carrying out the procedure Note however that use of the Delete all files command will have no effect on any Site Designations which have been entered from the Edit site listselection YSI Incorporated 54 650 MDS SECTION 7 UPLOADING DATA FROM SONDES 7 1 INTRODUCTION A primary function of the 650 is to serve as an intermediate location for transfer of data stored in deployed 6 series sondes to a PC without bringing the sondes back to the base facility In this application the user connects the 650 to the sonde at the deployment site via a standard YSI field cable and using the proper keypad commands transfers the data stored i
9. at the West and East ends of a lake Blue Lake at various time intervals for 30 days The environmental scientists want all of the data for each site to be in a separate data file that can be reported from EcoWatch for Windows or from a spreadsheet The key to this application is that each physical location will need to be characterized by a different File Name in the Site Designation To establish a site list in the 650 memory for this application highlight the Logging setup selection in the 650 Main menu and press Enter The following screen will appear Make certain that the selection Use Site list is active to display the full capability of the Logging setup as shown below To set up a list with Single Site Designations the selection Store Site number should be INACTIVE as shown below before proceeding Logging setup Use site list Store Barometer Store Lat and Long Store site number Edit Site List 650 Main Menu Sonde run Sonde menu File System setup Test Logging setup EE ae TE Store Barometer Store Lat and Long N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 6mmhg 02 25 2000 20 44 38 l DH 2 650 MDS N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 TAL 6Mmig R 02 25 2000 16 27 11 AO Ni 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 re 02 25 2000 16 28 25 a nn gi YSI Incorporated Note also that if you have purchased a 650 without the barometer op
10. ferrite assemblies are supplied as part of cable kits To install the beads follow these steps e Make a small loop approximately 5 cm in diameter in the cable near the 650 MS 8 connector e Lay the open ferrite bead assembly under the loop with the cable cross over position within the cylinder of the ferrite bead See the drawing below for assistance e Snap the two pieces of the bead together making certain that the tabs lock securely When the installation is complete the 655174 and 6116 cables should resemble the following schematic drawings YSI Incorporated 61 650 MDS SECTION 13 650 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ZNIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MANI essence the most important safety rule for use of the 650 is to utilize the instrument ONLY for purposes documented in this manual This is particularly true of the 6117 rechargeable battery pack that contains nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries The 650 user should be certain to read all of the safety precautions outlined below before using the instrument N6113 Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety Information NRestrictions on Usage 1 Never dispose of the battery pack in a fire 2 Do not attempt to disassemble the 6117 battery pack 3 Do not tamper with any of the electronic components or the batteries within the battery pack Tampering with either the electronic circuitry or the batteries will result in the voiding of the warranty and the compro
11. for a File name or more than 13 characters for a Site name SECTION 6 MANAGING 650 FILES 6 1 INTRODUCTION This section deals with the management of data that have been placed in 650 memory either through direct logging from your sonde or from the upload of data stored in sonde memory A file by definition contains data and is distinct from the Site Designations in a Site list that are used to configure actual data files For example deleting an entry from the site list after points have been logged under this designation will have no effect on the actual logged data i e the file itself will still be present in 650 memory Conversely deleting data files from the 650 memory will not delete the Site Designations from the Site list The management of data stored in the 650 is controlled from the 650 File command the management of the list of file site designations is controlled from the Edit site list command in the 650 Logging setup menu as described in Section 5 3 4 above Understanding this distinction will help the user avoid confusion in file and site list management It is also important to remember that as described in Section 2 2 above the memory of the 650 is flash and that while this type of memory has many advantages its use does impose two limitations on file management 1 The files are listed in the order that they are logged to memory and this order cannot be changed 2 It is not possible to delete individual files
12. has occurred the customer must certify that decontamination has been accomplished and that no radioactivity is detectable by survey equipment Any product being returned to the YSI Repair Center should be packed securely to prevent damage Cleaning must be completed and certified on any product before returning it to YSI YSI Incorporated 68 650 MDS PACKI NG INSTRUCTIONS Clean and decontaminate items to insure the safety of the handler Complete and include the Cleaning Certificate Place the product in a plastic bag to keep out dirt and packing material Use a large carton preferably the original and surround the product completely with packing material Insure for the replacement value of the product 44444 Cleaning Certificate Organization Department Address City State Zip Country Phone Model No of Device ____ Lot Number Contaminant if known Cleaning Agent s used Radioactive Decontamination Certified Answer only if there has been radioactive exposure Yes ___ No Cleaning Certified By YSI Incorporated 69 650 MDS SECTION 15 REQUIRED NOTI CE The Federal Communications Commission defines this product as a computing device and requires the following notice This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A or
13. lighter socket The 616 cigarette lighter charger contains a 2 ampere fast blow type fuse If the power cord stops working properly unscrew the adapter s cap remove the tip and then pull out and check the fuse See diagram above to remove the fuse If the fuse is blown or you are unsure replace it with a new 2 amp fast blow fuse that is available at electronics stores such as Radio Shack Reassemble the adapter and securely screw the cap back onto the adapter body After you have installed batteries or the rechargeable battery pack into your 650 you are ready to proceed to the next sections 2 6 TURNING THE INSTRUMENT ON Turn the instrument on by pressing and releasing the on off button on the top left of the instrument keypad The following screen should be displayed 650 Main Menu Sonde run Sonde menu File Main Display Logging setup System setup Status Bar N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 01 2000 17 06 37 YSI Incorporated 14 650 MDS Note that the screen is divided into two sections the Main Display at the top and a Status Bar at the bottom The Main Display will provide access to the 650 and sonde menus and will be used to view sonde sensor readings in real time to configure the 650 and the sonde to calibrate the sonde sensors and to log data to either sonde or 650 memory The Status Bar will always show the date and time of the 650 clock updated in real time the remaining battery capacity the
14. list selection and press Enter to display the following screen Edit site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num or to move a site to insert a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site 07 11 2001 15 14 36 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 8mmiig Em Es To generate a list of Multi Site Designations for storing readings from various sites to the same file establish two entries in the site list with the same file name BLUELAKE The entries will be differentiated by different Site names WEST and EAST and more importantly by different Site Numbers 1 for WEST and 2 for EAST so that your site list appears as shown in display below Edit site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST BLUELAKE EAST or to move a site a to insert a site i to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 9mmiig 07 11 2001 15 17 50 ONE E You have now established a site list that will be available in the field for logging of data from two sites WEST and EAST to a single file BLUELAKE To use this list you need to first make certain that the entry Use site listis active in the 650 logging setup Then travel to the WEST site activate the 650 Run display and then select either a continuous data stream Start logging or a single data entry Log single point from the 650 loggi
15. menu YSI Incorporated 23 650 MDS 3 7 ID Activate this item and Enter choice of instrument identification limit 11 characters for your 650 as described in Section 2 8 above 3 8 Circuit board SN This item identifies the serial number of the circuit board resident in your 650 It cannot be changed by the user 3 9 Barometer Units Highlighting this selection and pressing Enter will activate a display which will allow you to select the units of barometric pressure which will appear in real time in the display Status Bar Highlight the desired units and press Enter to confirm the selection This entry will only appear if you have ordered your 650 with the barometer option 3 10 Calibrate Barometer You may need to scroll down with the arrow keys to view this selection which allows you to calibrate the optional barometer to your local barometric pressure While the barometer has been factory calibrated and should provide accurate readings on receipt some sensor drift may occur over time requiring occasional calibration by the user Proceed as follows Determine your local barometric pressure This value is usually obtained from an independent laboratory barometer You can also obtain a barometric pressure value from your local weather service This latter value has usually been corrected to sea level and therefore must be uncorrected before it can be used in calibration of the 650 barometer See Section 9 of this manual for details
16. stable press Enter to confirm the calibration point Then highlight Continue and press Enter to either move to the next calibration point or to finalize the calibration See the example in Section 4 2 above for a typical calibration procedure NOTE To return a sensor calibration setup to its factory default setting access any calibration routine for that particular sensor which asks for numeric input However instead of entering numbers hold the Enter key down and press the Escape key Highlight yes and press Enter This protocol is the equivalent of entering the command uncal from a computer keyboard 4 3 5 Changing the sonde Sensor setup Use the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the sonde Sensor menu Once the menu has been activated use the arrow keys to highlight a sensor for activation deactivation and press Enter to confirm your choice 4 3 6 Changing the sonde Report setup Use the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the sonde Report menu Once the menu has been activated use the arrow keys to highlight a sensor for activation deactivation and press Enter to confirm your choice See the example in Section 4 2 above 4 3 7 Viewing data stored in the sonde Utilize the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the File menu of the sonde Highlight the View file selection and press Enter Select the file that you want to view Choose Proceed and press Enter to view the entire file or select the portion of the data that you want
17. that you get maximum operational time from the rechargeable battery pack the user should follow the procedures below 1 Place your display logger on charge for approximately 2 hours to obtain an 80 90 regeneration of battery capacity 2 Place your display logger on charge for approximately 6 hours to get a full charge 3 Do not charge the batteries continuously for more than 48 hours 4 For long term storage keep your battery pack between the temperatures of 20 C and 30 C and remove it from the 650 case Do not charge your batteries at temperatures below 0 C or above 40 C 6 Do not use or store the battery pack at high temperature such as in strong direct sunlight in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters m If the above steps are not followed it may result in a decrease in the operational lifetime of your battery pack In addition pay particular attention to the method of long term storage of the battery pack as is outlined in the following warning CAUTION If the battery pack 650 will not be used for extended periods of time the user should remove the battery pack from the instrument Failure to do this may result in overdischarge of the pack which can have a detrimental effect of its lifetime Note that YSI provides recharge options for many countries in the selection or the 6116 6126 and 6127 kits However it is possible that the power cord options in these kits will not be correct for some users I
18. the YSI 650 and confirmed that all components are present Become familiar with the general features and setup configurations of your YSI 650 Installed batteries in the YSI 650 Established communication between your 6 series sonde and the YSI 650 Viewed data from your 6 series sonde on the YSI 650 display Learned the basics of making alphanumeric entries from the keypad by setting the YSI 650 clock and entering an Instrument ID name O O O O L Successful completion of the above list is essential for you to continue on to Section 3 which focuses on the custom setup of the 650 In subsequent sections you will learn about how to set up sonde menus via the 650 interface log data to both sonde and 650 memory and use the GPS and barometer features of the 650 YSI Incorporated 5 650 MDS 2 1 UNPACKING Remove the instrument from the shipping box being careful not to discard any parts or supplies Use the packing list to ensure all items are included and inspect all assemblies and components for damage If any parts are damaged or missing contact your YSI representative immediately If you do not know which YSI dealer you obtained your YSI 650 from refer to Section 14 of this manual for contact information The 650 is offered in four configurations 650 01 Low memory with no barometer 650 02 High memory with no barometer 650 03 Low memory with barometer 650 04 High memory with barometer All configurations incl
19. the sonde to the 650 press the on button on the upper left of the 650 keypad to activate the 650 Main menu as shown below 650 Main Menu Sonde menu File Logging setup System setup N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1nmilg 06 06 2000 07 5155 Mmm Using the arrow keys highlight the Sonde run entry in the Main 650 Menu and press the Enter key Readings from the 6 series sonde sensors will appear on the 650 Main Display in real time as shown in the following diagram 56 sonde og one sample Log one sample Start logging Start logging Clean optics JGVZU1 VUMDY 13 54 050 22 62 c BHs 0 002rsx 0 00sal 97 107 12 3rvor N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 741 0mmiig 06 01 2000 14 50 43 mm SONDE The two windows at the top of the display give the capability of logging the displayed readings to either the 650 top left or the sonde top right memory and allow the user to activate the wiper on turbidity and or chlorophyll probes if they are present in the sonde Instructions for use of these windows are provided in subsequent sections of this manual Note also that there is a disk with rotating segments in the upper right corner of the display whose movement confirms that the 650 sonde interface is functional To return to the 650 Main menu press the Escape key CAUTION When using the 650 MDS in field applications which are in close proximity to communication towers and heavy industrial equipment or which involve ver
20. then highlights the Start logging selection in the 650 logging window upper left and presses Enter The user is then prompted to enter a Filename and Site description for the study as shown below Enter info then chose OK Enter info Filename Enter info Filename rFilename OF LI OK OK Site description rSite description rSite description then chose OK then chose OK Configure Configure Configure 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 9mmAg nm N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 743 1mmMHg om N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 9mm g 06707 2000 15 32 54 ka Mr 06 07 2000 15 34 41 a Mn a 06 07 2000 15 35 32 G E nin eEnter info then chose OK eEnter info then chose OK Run rFilename rFilename 650 A0 00 A8 Sonde WEST OK est Seen cr eS Se logging Site descript ion __ Site descript ion Clean optics BLUE LAKE 07 12 2001 mov Configure Configure 1 450 89 c 1 ases 0 001 ms DOZ N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 743 0mmHg oo N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 743 0mmiig n N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 7 mene 06 07 2000 15 36 40 GEE mm 06 07
21. to biological radioactive or toxic materials must be cleaned and disinfected Biological contamination is presumed for any instrument probe or other device that has been used with body fluids or tissues or with wastewater Radioactive contamination is presumed for any instrument probe or other device that has been used near any radioactive source If an instrument probe or other part is returned or presented for service without a Cleaning Certificate and ifin our opinion it represents a potential biological or radioactive hazard our service personnel reserve the right to withhold service until appropriate cleaning decontamination and certification has been completed We will contact the sender for instructions as to the disposition of the equipment Disposition costs will be the responsibility of the sender When service is required either at the user s facility or at YSI the following steps must be taken to insure the safety of our service personnel Ina manner appropriate to each device decontaminate all exposed surfaces including any containers 70 isopropyl alcohol or a solution of 1 4 cup bleach to 1 gallon tap water are suitable for most disinfecting Instruments used with wastewater may be disinfected with 5 Lysol if this is more convenient to the user The user shall take normal precautions to prevent radioactive contamination and must use appropriate decontamination procedures should exposure occur Jf exposure
22. will be thus be available for identifying where the data was taken The file BLUELAKE can be examined by use of the 650 File selection In the 650 File menu highlight Directory and press Enter as shown below Then press Enter with the cursor on the BLUELAKE file to show the file details 650 File i a File details Directory LAKE dz iew file Upload to PC File BLUELAKE dat View file Site File memory ID YSI 650 Delete all files Samples 2 Bytes 397 First 07 11 2001 15 22 33 A oiT E 06000 TALT G na 07 11 2001 15 22 41 y 19 We wooo E 0 000 BE 000 E 0 0 000 736 9mniig DI 02 29 2009 AT 1917 ut 07 11 2001 15 23 37 1 07 11 2001 15 24 19 E Note that there is NO Site name listed for the file BLUELAKE since data from more than one site was logged to it Now highlight the View file selection and press Enter to display the data in BLUELAKE as shown below BLUELAKE BLUELAKE i BLUELAKE Date i SiteNum n d y 02725 54 19 6 I 02 25 2000 21 54 25 22 F A 2 000 E 0 0 000 740 3mmiig a 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 Annilg DI N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 4nnilg DI 02 25 2000 22 18 57 a ann 02 25 2000 22 20 34 om al 02 28 2000 22 21 21 En Note that the data from two sites is identified by the Site Number attached to each data record To index these numbers to the appropriate locations the user must consult t
23. 001 07 39 40 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1mmhg 07 12 2001 07 20 09 Ama com 07 12 2001 07 25 59 After the sonde file has been uploaded to the 650 the data is resident in the flash memory of both sonde and 650 Note that if you choose to upload files from the sonde in CDF or ASCII format the files will be characterized by a txt extension in the 650 Directory and will NOT be viewable on the 650 display To view these files you must first transfer them from the 650 to your PC and then open them in a spreadsheet SECTION 8 USING GPS WITH THE 650 8 1 SETTING UP THE GPS 650 I NTERFACE The 650 allows the user to display GPS readings of latitude and longitude from a commercially available user supplied unit in the Status Bar of the 650 display The interface of the GPS unit to the 650 is YSI Incorporated 55 650 MDS accomplished via the 6115 GPS cable that can be purchased as an optional accessory Using the 6115 cable GPS readings can also be logged to the 650 memory along with sonde sensor readings taken at a particular geographical location which can then be relocated for subsequent studies The use of the GPS interface is easy but the user must configure the hardware and software of the GPS unit as follows before proceeding e Consult the user manual of the GPS unit and configure the instrument so that readings in the NMEA 0183 protocol are generated e Purchase from your GPS m
24. 00XL 650 system wants to store data electronically from a single site rather than writing down the information manually in the field To log this data point to the sonde memory the user highlights the Sonde run selection in the 650 Main menu and presses Enter to begin data display Run Sample logged 650 Main Menu 50 s 0 Log one sample Log one sample Start logging Start logging 06 02 00moy 94 2007 JETE 8 1 4007 5B S on Log one sample Log one sample Start logging Start logging 06 02 00mov 92 6007 Jen Sonde menu File Logging setup System setup 8 01 pow c KEIN 0 002ns A Sal N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 02 2000 07 58 19 Bra 0 002ns 0 00sa N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 0mmHg an 06 02 2000 08 10 16 GEE N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 8mmHg 06 02 2000 08 00 15 ki E YSI Incorporated 33 650 MDS The user places the sonde in the water and watches the readings on the 650 display until they are stable When stable the Log one sample selection in the Sonde logging window upper right is highlighted as shown above and the Enter key is pressed The header changes from Run to Sample logged to confirm that the data storage to sonde memory was successful and then returns automatically to the Sonde run display The user turns the 650 off and returns to the office to retrieve the data The single data point is stored in the so
25. 07 56 50 System setup system setuprr System setup Version 1 07 06 21 2001 Version 1 07 06 21 2001 Version 1 07 06 21 2001 Date amp time Date amp time Date amp time MPower sonde MPower sonde MPower sonde Baud rate to sonde 9600 Baud rate to sonde 9600 Baud rate to sonde 9600 Shut off time minutes 0 Shut off time minutes 0 Shut off time minutes 0 Comma radix Comma radix Comma radix 1D 4 ID sI 650 1D a Circuit board SN 00006011 Circuit board SN 00006011 Circuit board SN 00006011 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 peze N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1mm g DI N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 5mmAg G 07 12 2001 08 05 14 07 12 2001 08 06 58 ki I El 07 12 2001 07 59 28 ka __ I g As shown above enter the designation YSI 650 using the general instructions outlined above Start by pressing the numeric 9 key three times in rapid succession while viewing the characters on the display until a Y appears After the entry is complete pause and the cursor will automatically move to the next entry position Now press the numeric 7 key four times in succession while viewing the characters on the display When an S appears pause and the cursor will move automatically to the next entry position Continue with the entries in this way until ID designation is complete If you make a mistake you can use th
26. 1 2001 07 40 59 Interval Discrete N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 08 21 2001 08 18 52 Qmm me OO File details File DEPLOYI dat Site EAST LAKE ID NotSet Samples 3 Bytes 342 First 08 21 2001 08 00 40 Last 08 21 2001 08 10 40 Interval 00 05 00 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 08 21 2001 08 22 26 Qm nm OO For both files the file name site name file size and time of the first and last samples logged are shown The information under Interval will identify whether the data were logged by manual control of the system Discrete or to the memory of a sonde set up in an Unattended sampling study Only for Unattended sampling studies will the actual sample interval be displayed When the Interval has the designation Discrete the time between samples can be determined by viewing the data as described below in Section 6 4 YSI Incorporated 51 650 MDS 6 3 UPLOAD TO PC This frequently used command is used to transfer data files resident in the 650 memory either logged directly or uploaded from sonde memory to a PC that is running YSI EcoWatch for Windows software Once transferred the data can be custom configured plotted and reported in tabular form using this software package The data can also be exported from EcoWatch in spreadsheet compatible form if the user prefers this method of data analysis and management In order to carry out the upload of data files to your PC you must first connect the 650 to a serial port of your c
27. 2000 06 04 2000 06 04 2000 06 04 2000 ocoooooocooco N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 Tan soin g 06 05 2000 18 26 59 fmm YSI Incorporated 53 650 MDS Use the arrow keys to scroll vertically to view more data points with regard to time or horizontally to view more sensor data within a particular data entry The vertical and horizontal scroll bars identify your location within the data file 6 5 FILE MEMORY The File memory selection in the 650 File menu allows the user to get a complete picture of how the memory of the instrument is presently allocated To view details of the allocation highlight File memory and press Enter to display the following screen 650 File _ File bytes used Directory Directory 6400 Upload to PC In files 512 View file In deleted files 0 Free 1565952 Delete all files Total 1572864 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 74Lemmig N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 4mmilg 06 06 2000 17 59 02 mim 06 07 2000 16 40 37 Fim mn The key number in the File bytes used display is the Free memory listing which can be used to determine when you need to format the 650 memory Delete all files as described in the next section The value under Total memory will reflect whether you purchased a 650 with high or low memory The top three items in the display summarize the allocation of the used memory space In the example above 6400 bytes are used in defining the memory directory 512 bytes
28. 2000 15 37 40 QM nn 07 12 2001 09 16 27 YSI Incorporated 38 650 MDS Using the arrow keys the Filename window is highlighted the user presses the Enter key and then inputs the file name in this case WEST from the keypad as shown above A site name BLUE LAKE is then entered from the keypad by highlighting the Site description window and proceeding as for the File name Pressing Enter confirms the Site entry The user then highlights the OK window and presses Enter to begin logging the data stream The header of the 650 logging windows changes to Stop logging to confirm that the data storage to 650 memory is active and a countdown timer appears at the top of the display to show the exact moment a point is logged to 650 memory When the study is complete the user highlights the Stop logging selection and presses Enter to terminate logging NOTE For ultimate simplicity it was not necessary to enter either a file or a site name in the above application If the OK window had been highlighted immediately and Enter pressed a point will be logged to a file in the 650 memory under the designation NONAME1 It is also possible to input a custom file name but not enter a site name and then log the point The stream of data is stored in the 650 memory under the file name WEST that was input by the user The file can be viewed by selecting File from the 650 Main menu and pressing Enter Then highlight the View file selection and then the selected file
29. 21 650 MDS Calibrate File Status System Report sensor Sonde Icon Advanced N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 4mmig 05 31 2000 14 21 14 mm 2 11 UPGRADI NG ECOWATCH FOR WI NDOWS SOFTWARE To utilize the full capability of the 650 MDS you will need to upgrade your version of EcoWatch for Windows from the YSI World Wide Web page www ysi com Access the YSI Environmental Web Page select tech support from the header and then Downloads After registration select the EcoWatch for Windows upgrade entry and follow the instructions provided After the upgrade is complete your software version viewed from the EcoWatch toolbar entry HelplAbout EcoWatch should be 3 13 00 or higher If you encounter difficulties in the upgrade procedures contact YSI Customer Service for advice After reading the above sections and participating in the simple examples provided you should be familiar with the basics of battery installation keypad and display function and keypad data entry Please proceed to Section 3 where the setup of your 650 is described in detail SECTION 3 SETTING UP THE 650 The 650 has a number of features which are user selectable or which can be configured to meet the user s preferences Most of these choices and selections are found in the System setup selection in the Main 650 Menu To explore the various setup possibilities of the 650 turn the instrument on select System setup and press Enter The follo
30. 50 logging window A kn Run 650 Main Menu m p E Log one sample Log one sample Sonde run Start logging stare logging Sonde menu File Logging setup System setup N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 pave ai 06 09 2000 09 09 05 e YSI Incorporated 42 lean optics 061091000 08 13 21 22 Zis 0 00sal 60 2107 5 2407 95pH 133 4orp NTU 1 ChK N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 09 2000 09 10 36 740 7mmiig NiMH 650 MDS Then press Enter When the logging prompt is activated the site list will automatically appear on the display and be available for use in your study as shown below First highlight the WEST file since you are at that location and press Enter to log data to the 650 memory An indication that the logging was successful will appear in the 650 logging window Then move to the next location EAST activate the 650 logging function and repeat the logging process but this time highlighting the EAST Filename entry Pick a site then press a Site list Filename Site name Pick a site then press 8 Site list Filename Site name N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 74Limmng N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 74Lommig 02 25 2000 18 29 13 lt r 02 25 2000 18 30 25 Fm l NOTE If you want to return to the Edit site list display for changes before logging use the RIGHT ARROW KEY to highlight the Configure selection and press Enter The up down arrows will
31. 9mmilg 07 11 2001145407 mm Note that Site lists containing Single Site Designations are usually input with the designation Store Site Number INACTIVE in the 650 Logging setup menu Thus no site numbers appear in the first Site list example Conversely Site lists containing Multi Site Designations MUST be input with the Store Site Number selection ACTIVE as shown in the second example As noted above establishment of either of these two types of Site Designations that are stored in 650 memory in a Site List will allow you to log field data to the 650 memory without entering file site information from the 650 keypad in the field at each site You will easily be able to access previously entered Site Designation information from this the Site List at each field site and thus simplify your record keeping and logging procedures To utilize the full capability of the 650 logging system you will need to understand how to set up and use these two types of Site Designations particularly if you are performing multiple or replicate logging studies at various field sites The following discussion and examples should help you understand how to set up site lists for various applications LOGGING OF DATA TO 650 MEMORY FROM SINGLE SITES TO SINGLE FILES USE OF SINGLE SITE DESIGNATIONS IN A SITE LIST The setup and use of Single Site Designations will be provided in the following application example Water quality data needs to be collected for two sites
32. ALLATION SECTION 13 650 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS SECTION 14 WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION SECTION 15 REQUIRED NOTICE SECTION 16 650 MDS SPECIFICATIONS YSI Incorporated 3 650 MDS SAFETY AND EMC CONSIDERATIONS 650 MDS Before using the 650 MDS the user should carefully read the caution messages listed below and should review Section 13 of this manual on Safety Considerations ZACAUTION The YSI 660 can be used with an optional 6117 rechargeable battery pack that contains Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries which if misused or not disposed of properly can cause injury In addition the rechargeable battery pack can be charged with a cigarette lighter adapter that could have safety concerns if not maintained properly The user MUST read the safety information concerning the general use of these batteries and their charging which are found in Section 13 of this manual prior to using the battery pack Z caution When using the YSI 650 MDS please be aware that electromagnetic compatibility EMC performance issues may occur under certain conditions such as when the sonde is exposed to certain radio frequency fields fast transients or electrostatic discharge If you are concerned with these issues consult the Declaration of Conformity that was enclosed with your instrument Specific conditions where temporary sensor problems may occur are listed in this document If you are unable to locate the Declaration of Conformity that was shippe
33. DINGS To log barometric pressure readings with the 650 the following conditions similar to those above for logging GPS readings must be met e Barometer readings can ONLY be logged to 650 memory the system does NOT support logging to sonde memory e The barometer readings must be logged to 650 memory from the 650 Run display along with sonde sensor readings This means that you must have a sonde attached to your 650 in order to log barometer readings Logging of barometer readings is not supported without sonde attachment even though these readings can be viewed in the Status Bar with no sonde attached e If your want to log barometer readings to 650 memory you must make certain that the Store Barometer option is active in the Logging setup menu of the 650 YSI Incorporated 58 650 MDS Once these conditions are met follow the instructions in Section 5 3 above for logging of sonde sensor readings to 650 memory The barometer readings will automatically be added to the file at the sample interval selected for the sonde readings Barometer readings stored in 650 memory will remain as part of the sensor data file that can be viewed from the 650 display and or uploaded with the data file for analysis in EcoWatch for Windows The barometric pressure readings are processed as a normal parameter by EcoWatch with the user having the ability to change units from the EcoWatch menus For example data stored in 650 memory in units of mm Hg units
34. LITITTITITI YSI Environmental Pure Data for a Healthy Planet YSI 650 MDS Multiparameter Display System Operations Manual YSI Incorporated 2 650 MDS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED 2 1 UNPACKING 2 2 UNDERSTANDING THE 650 MEMORY 2 3 650 CONFIGURATIONS 2 4 650 FEATURES 2 5 BATTERIES AND CHARGING 2 6 TURNING THE INSTRUMENT ON 2 7 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST 2 8 USING THE 650 KEYPAD 2 9 CONNECTING TO A SONDE 2 10 UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS BAR 2 11 UPGRADING ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS SOFTWARE SECTION 3 SETTING UP THE 650 SECTION 4 SONDE MENU INTERFACE 4 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 SONDE MENU EXAMPLES 4 3 COMMON OPERATIONS USING 650 SONDE MENU SELECTION SECTION 5 LOGGING DATA WITH THE 650 5 1 INTRODUCTION AND BASICS OF LOGGING 5 2 LOGGING DATA TO SONDE MEMORY 5 3 LOGGING DATA TO 650 MEMORY 5 4 650 LOGGING CANS AND CAN TS SECTION 6 MANAGING 650 FILES 6 1 INTRODUCTION 6 2 DIRECTORY 6 3 UPLOAD TO PC 6 4 VIEW FILE 6 5 FILE MEMORY 6 6 DELETE ALL FILES SECTION 7 UPLOADING DATA FROM SONDES 7 1 INTRODUCTION 7 2 UPLOAD PROCEDURE SECTION 8 USING GPS WITH THE 650 8 1 SETTING UP THE GPS 650 INTERFACE 8 2 LOGGING GPS READINGS SECTION 9 USING THE 650 BAROMETER 9 1 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 9 2 CALIBRATING THE BAROMETER 9 3 CHANGING BAROMETER UNITS 9 4 LOGGING BAROMETER READINGS SECTION 10 UPGRADING 650 SOFTWARE SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 12 FERRITE BEAD INST
35. aintain the logging of these files on subsequent logging runs If your current parameter setup is different from the one used initially a Parameter Mismatch screen similar to that shown below will appear when you try to log data to the old site designation The screen should help in pinpointing the change in your parameter setup that is causing the inability to append the file In the example below the old parameter setup is shown on the right of the screen and the new parameter setup is on the left Itis evident that the mismatch occurs in the third line where salinity from the new setup is mismatched with DO from the old setup The screen thus shows that salinity has been added to the parameter list between the two logging studies and must be removed if the original file is to be appended with further data filename 1TEF Parameter mismatch Temp C Temp C SpCond uS cm SpCond us cm Sal ppt DOsat DOsat pH N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 08 20 2001 17 42 48 Em CIN YSI Incorporated 650 MDS 5 3 3 LOGGING TO 650 MEMORY WITH A SITE LI ST In the example above you learned how to log data to 650 memory that had file and site designations input to the logger at the time that the data was logged in the field It is also possible and in most cases more convenient to place file and site designations into the 650 memory in the office or laboratory before moving to the field for logging studies This is parti
36. anufacturer a cable that connects at one end to the GPS unit and has at its other end a male DE 9 connector for interface with the YSI 6115 GPS cable Once these requirements are met proceed according to the following instructions consulting Figure 2 in Section 2 3 above for assistance e Connect the 6115 GPS cable to the 650 via the MS 8 connector e Connect the other MS 8 connector of the 6115 GPS cable to the MS 8 connector or your sonde cable e Attach the male DE 9 connector of the 6115 GPS cable to the mating female connector of your GPS unit e Turn on the 650 and make certain that appropriate GPS readings are displayed in the upper left corner of the Status Bar as shown in the following display nf 5 6 og one sample Start logging N39 47 334 W 83754 428 739 4nniig 06 02 2000 09 49 17 mm 8 2 LOGGING GPS READINGS To log latitude and longitude readings from a user supplied GPS unit the following conditions must be met e GPS readings can ONLY be logged to 650 memory the system does NOT support logging to sonde memory e The GPS readings must be logged to 650 memory from the 650 Run display along with sonde sensor readings This means that you must have a sonde attached to your 650 via the 6115 cable in order to log GPS readings Logging of GPS readings is not supported without sonde attachment even though these readings can be viewed in the Status Bar with no sonde attached e If your want to log the GPS readi
37. art logging kou one sample A in Start sampling Sample interval 16 06101 00nov Wa 06 01 00my 107 File PROFILEl 16 28 450 i a SitezWEST LAKE 3 sa 0 002 Jin Sal Tin N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 L AM mon 000 E 07 0 000 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 01 2000 17 es ki i 06 01 2000 17 25 31 ie bevox 2000 17 29 19 At the end of the 90 minute profile determination the user either confirms the Stop logging command by pressing Enter or simply presses the Escape key to return to the sonde Discrete sample menu highlights the Close file selection and confirms the file closing by pressing Enter The profile data taken at a 16 second sample interval is now stored in the sonde memory under the file name PROFILE It can be viewed on the 650 display and or uploaded to the 650 memory or directly to a PC by accessing the sonde File menu Main Run Calibrate File Status System Report Sensor roi File o Upload Quick Upload View file Quick view file Delete all files N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 ammlg 06 01 2000 17 56 00 Fm CINE OE 00 000 740 1mmhg arp 06 08 2000 09 10 03 l 5 2 4 SONDES WITHOUT MEMORY If your sonde is a 600R 600XL or 6820 purchased prior to September 1999 it may contain a circuit board that does not have memory With sondes of this type you will not be able to log data to the sonde only to th
38. be able to power a typical YSI 6 series sonde active dissolved oxygen and one optical sensor for approximately 45 hours of continuous operation The rechargeable battery pack will allow for about 15 hours of continuous use under these conditions If the sonde is being powered by its own internal batteries the 650 batteries will last much longer YSI Sondes with internal battery capability are the 6920 6600 600XLM and 600 OMS YSI Incorporated 11 650 MDS 2 5 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION C CELLS Four C cells install easily into the back of the 650 Follow the instructions and diagrams below to install the batteries properly t en e Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver loosen the 4 captive screws on the battery lid and then remove the battery lid completely e Insert the cells between the battery clips being sure to follow the polarity and as indicated on the bottom of the battery compartment e Make certain that the gasket is properly installed on the battery lid before reinstallation e Reinstall battery lid and tighten the 4 captive screws securely and evenly using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver Do not overtighten 2 5 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK The YSI 6113 rechargeable battery pack is self contained and is easily installed according to the instructions and diagrams below e Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver loosen the 4 captive screws on the battery lid and then remove the bat
39. ble memory of the low memory option ca 10 kB will allow the user to log approximately 150 field readings to a single file in the 650 although the exact logging capability is dependent on the number of parameters active in the 6 series sonde Note also that if multiple files are utilized the number of logged field readings will be reduced In addition the low memory option will also allow the user to upload small files to the 650 that have been logged to the internal memory of sondes during Discrete or Unattended sampling studies The high memory option 1 5 mB of the 650 is designed for users who log large files directly to the 650 or who wish to upload large or many files to the 650 from the internal memory of sondes which have been YSI Incorporated 6 650 MDS used to log data in Discrete or Unattended sampling applications For example with the high memory option it would be possible to easily upload the data from 7 sondes each of which have data files in excess of 200 kB or approximately 75 days at a 15 minute Unattended sampling interval No matter which memory option has been selected it is important to understand that the memory resident in the 650 is Flash the same type of memory present in YSI 6 series sondes Flash memory requires no battery backup and therefore stored data cannot be lost due to instrument malfunction a significant advantage However it is not possible to erase individual files from flash memory to f
40. can easily be converted to readings in mBar after upload SECTION 10 UPGRADING 650 SOFTWARE The 650 software can easily be upgraded from the YSI World Wide Web page www ysi com However before accessing the Web page the instrument should be prepared for upgrade by attaching the MS 8 end of the YSI 655174 PC Interface cable to the 650 and the DE 9 end of the 655174 to a serial port of a PC which has Internet access as shown below Computer with Internet 655174 PC Interface Access DE 9 Serial Port Once the setup is complete access the YSI Web Page and locate the section on software upgrades Select the 650 upgrade entry and follow the instructions provided on the Web Page If you encounter difficulties in the upgrade procedure contact YSI Customer Service for advice YSI Incorporated 59 650 MDS SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING The following sections describes problems which you might encounter when using the 650 MDS and provides suggestions which might allow the user to overcome the symptom without additional assistance PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION No display is visible after pressing the on off key IF C cells are used make certain that they are installed properly with regard to polarity and that good batteries are used If a rechargeable battery pack is used place the pack in the instrument and charge for 30 minutes No interaction with the sonde occurs when pressing Make certain that a the cable is connected properly Sonde
41. ccessed by continuing to scroll the highlighting block down with the arrow key After activation of salinity in the Report setup of the sonde press the Escape key twice in succession to return to the Main sonde menu Report setupr Report setup Date OResist Time hh mm ss TDS g L Temp C Osal ppt SpCond uS cm DOsat 5 OCond DO mg L OResist ODOchrg TDS g L pH sal ppt OpH mV N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 2mmHg N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 8mmHg lane BL en E n ETAN 06 04 2000 13 00 55 05 31 2000 15 24 48 Example 2 Calibrating the Dissolved Oxygen Sensor NOTE In the following example it is assumed that the Autosleep RS232 function of your sonde has been disabled in the sonde AdvancediSetup menu If Autosleep were active then the display would indicate a countdown of the DO warm up time and calibrate automatically at the end of this time period See Section 4 3 9 of this manual and Section 2 of your 6 series manual for more information on the Autosleep function Place the sonde in the calibration chamber with the dissolved oxygen probe in water saturated air Highlight the Sonde menu selection in the 650 Main menu and press Enter Then use the arrow keys to highlight the Calibration selection and press Enter YSI Incorporated 27 650 MDS 650 Main Menu _ Main Sonde run Run Calibrate File File Logging setup Status System setup System Report Sensor Advanced N 0 0 000 E 0
42. cularly true if you are aware of the sites at which you will be determining water quality data and or which you will be visiting on a regular basis The following section describes how to set up site lists which contain entries designated Site Designations that will be instantly available to the user in the field to facilitate the logging of data in the field with pre established naming of files and sites There are two kinds of Site Designations available for use in Site lists e Site Designations associated with applications where data from a single site is always logged to a single file This type is referred to as a Single Site Designation and is characterized by two parameters a file name and a site name Files logged to 650 memory under Single Site Designations will be characterized primarily by the File name but will also have the Site name attached so that it is viewable in either the 650 File directory or in EcoWatch for Windows after upload to a PC e Site Designations associated with applications where data from multiple sites are logged to a single file This type is referred to as a Multi site Designation and is characterized by three parameters a file name a site name and a site number Files logged to 650 memory under Multi site Designations are characterized by a file name but not a site name since multiple sites are involved However each data point has a Site Number attached to it so that the user can easily
43. current barometer reading if you have purchased this option the GPS readings from a user supplied GPS instrument and will indicate whether the menu being viewed in the Main Display is associated with your sonde or the 650 Additional information about the Status Bar will be provided in Section 2 10 below You may also want to take the instrument into a dark room and with the instrument turned ON press the backlight key which is located at the top right of the keypad The instrument backlight should illuminate the LCD so that the display can be read Pushing the backlight key again will turn the backlight off The backlight will power off automatically after two minutes of non use 2 7 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTRAST The contrast of the 650 display is automatically temperature compensated to provide a proper display under most field conditions 10 to 40 C Some users however may wish to alter the display contrast to meet their own preference In addition if the instrument is used at more extreme temperatures the display is likely to require some adjustment The contrast is easily adjusted by pressing and holding down the backlight key in the upper right of the keypad and then pressing repeatedly or holding down the up down arrow keys while observing the display Pressing the up arrow while holding down the backlight key increases darkens the contrast pressing the down arrow under these conditions decreases lightens the contrast NOTE T
44. d to a GPS instrument the values displayed in the Status Bar are updated in real time as the system is moved from location to location 2 10 3 Barometer Reading This value is the current local barometer reading in units selected by the user in the System setup menu The value is can be used simply as a meteorological parameter or can be used in calibration of sonde dissolved oxygen sensors The barometer reading is NOT corrected to sea level and is updated in real time 2 10 4 Battery Capacity Status The graphic indicator shows the portion of the battery capacity that is remaining either for the 4 C cell configuration or for the optional rechargeable battery pack If a 6117 rechargeable battery pack is in place a NiMH label will appear as part of the indicator During charging of the battery pack the black portion of the icon will pulse horizontally until charging is complete In addition the entire battery indicator will flash when your batteries are almost exhausted and require replacement C cells or recharge optional rechargeable battery pack 2 10 5 Menu Indicator This icon is located in the lower right portion of the Status Bar and provides a guide as to whether the menu on the display of the 650 originates in the sonde or the 650 itself The icon shown in the figure above represents a 650 menu if the menu on the display had originated in the sonde the Status bar would display a sonde like icon as shown below YSI Incorporated
45. d with your instrument contact your local YSI representative or YSI Customer Service in Yellow Springs Ohio for a copy of the document See Section 14 Warranty and Service Information for contact information In addition if you are using your 650 in a European Community CE country Australia or New Zealand you MUST install a clamp on ferrite bead on your PC interface cable and rechargeable battery pack adapter cable in order to comply with the Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Class B Limits for radio frequency emissions specified in EN55011 CISPR11 for Industrial Scientific and Medical laboratory equipment See Section 12 for information on installing the ferrite bead assemblies TROUBLESHOOTING The 650 MDS is characterized by sophisticated software that should provided trouble free operation However as with all high capability software packages it is always possible that the user will encounter circumstances in which the instrument does not respond to keypad entry If this occurs the instrument function can easily be restored by removing and then reapplying battery power Simply remove either your C cells or rechargeable battery pack from the battery compartment wait 30 seconds and then replace the batteries See Section 2 5 below for battery removal reinstallation instructions See Section 11 below for other troubleshooting information YSI Incorporated 4 650 MDS SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The YSI 650 Multiparameter Displa
46. determine the sampling site when viewing the data from the 650 File menu or processing the data in EcoWatch for Windows after upload to a PC When reading the following section on the use of the 650 Site list remember that a Site List is a compilation of individual entries called Site Designations Single Site Designations are used when the data from a particular location is always logged to the same single file A Single Site Designation is characterized by a unique file name Multi Site Designations are used when data from several locations are logged to a single file For Multi site Designations there will a single File Name with multiple Site Names and Site Numbers The following displays show examples of Single and Multi Site Designations Edit site list Site list Filename Site name BRIDGE1 MIAMI RIV Site List BRIDGE2 MIAMI RIV BRIDGE3 MIAMI RIV e or to move a site a ra kep de oe 5 cyte Single Site Designations Tip Leave blank to use the same with Different File Names filename as the previous site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 8mmng 07 11 2001 14 46 46 YSI Incorporated 40 650 MDS Edit site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num Site List MIAMI BRIDGE1 1 MIAMI BRID 2 MIAMI BRIDG 3 Q or to move a si to insert a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site Multi Site Designations with the Same File Name N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736
47. e is highlighted and press Enter to return to the DO calibration menu DO calibration Calibrated onde DO DO mg L N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 5009 coum N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 2mMMNJ ou 06 02 2000 10 58 34 Bl 05 31 2000 15 57 57 il m 4 3 COMMON OPERATIONS USING THE 650 SONDE MENU SELECTI ON The following section provides brief instructions for carrying out frequently used sonde activities via the Sonde menu selection of the 650 The instructions do not provide the detail of the examples above assuming that the user understands how to navigate the menus with the Enter Escape and Arrow keys and is able to make alpha numeric entries from the keypad 4 3 1 Running the sonde in real time This function can be accomplished either automatically from the Sonde run selection of the 650 menu or by using the Sonde menu selection to activate the RuniDiscrete Sample submenu of the Main 6 series menu Ifthe Sonde run selection is made data automatically appears on the screen at a sample interval of approximately 1 second However if the user chooses to use the Run function from the sonde menu the sample rate can be set to higher values in the Discrete Sample menu This feature will be described in detail in Section 5 To Run the sonde from the Discrete sample menu highlight Start sampling and press the Enter key 4 3 2 Setting up a sonde for deployment Use the 650 Sonde menu selection to access Run Una
48. e 650 as detailed in the following section With these no memory sondes attached to your 650 the Run display will show a blank Sonde logging window as shown below Run e E sonde one sample Start logging 71 86 163 9orp Pen 29 4no7 2 56 p07 24 7 doch 8 06 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 8mmiig 05 31 2000 11 44 04 ETAN YSI Incorporated 36 650 MDS 5 3 LOGGING DATA TO 650 MEMORY 5 3 1 INTRODUCTI ON Even if the sonde in your 650 sonde system has its own memory it may be more convenient for you to log data directly to the 650 memory simply because you eliminate the need to upload the data after logging i e it will already be resident in 650 memory In addition logging directly to 650 memory allows you to log GPS and barometric pressure readings along with sonde sensor data Barometer and GPS data cannot be logged to sonde memory Finally the file site list capability associated with the 650 is more powerful than that of the sonde allowing you to log data from several sites to a single file If these applications are important to you then it is likely that logging directly to 650 memory should be your first choice Naturally if your sonde is a 600R 600XL or 6820 with no memory pre 1999 then you will be REQUIRED to log your sonde data directly to the 650 Before proceeding in this section be sure that you review Section 5 1 above which describes the basics of logging with a 650 either to s
49. e left arrow key to highlight the flawed entry and correct it When the entry is complete press Enter to confirm it Note that for this example where both alpha and numeric entries are appropriate the user must press the numeric 2 key 4 times in succession to generate the number 2 as opposed to the previous clock setting example where a single press of the numeric 2 key generated the number 2 After completing the above example press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the 650 Main menu and then proceed to the next section 2 9 CONNECTING TO A SONDE The primary use of the 650 is to interface with YSI 6 series sondes In this configuration you will be able to see data from the sonde sensors in real time on the 650 display as well as to configure the sonde for your particular application In addition once sonde interface is established you will be able to easily log data from the sonde sensors to either the memory of the sonde or the memory of the 650 for later analysis The connection between the sonde and the 650 is made via the mating of MS 8 connectors on the standard YSI field cable and the bottom of the 650 case To make the connection hold the 650 in one hand place the 650 and cable connectors together and rotate the field cable connector until engagement occurs Then rotate the field cable connector approximately 1 quarter turn until it is fully engaged as evidenced by a YSI Incorporated 19 650 MDS click After connecting
50. ected to sea level before being distributed Note however that the primary purpose of the barometer is for use in calibrating your sonde dissolved oxygen sensor and the true value as shown in the 650 Status Bar is the required parameter for this procedure 9 2 CALIBRATING THE BAROMETER The 650 barometer is factory calibrated to provide accurate readings in the 500 800 mm Hg range which will be useful for dissolved oxygen calibration at most locations This factory calibration should provide readings that are useful for dissolved oxygen calibration for many months with no user attention However if the user wishes to either increase the accuracy of the sensor in the local barometric pressure range or to compensate for YSI Incorporated 57 650 MDS the small drift associated with any sensor the 650 provides a single point calibration routine which is accessed in the 650 System setup menu and is described in Section 3 9 above The critical factor in carrying out the single point calibration is the accuracy of the standard barometer that is used to determine the true barometric pressure Common sources of this standard reading are high quality laboratory barometers either mercury based or electronic and data from your local weather service Laboratory barometer readings are usually true uncorrected values of air pressure and can be used as is for a standard as long as the system is known to be accurate Weather service
51. er or otherwise subjected to damage or stress 8 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or cigarette lighter connector replace it immediately 9 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way contact YSI Customer Service 10 Do not disassemble charger other than to change the fuse as instructed Replace the part or send it to YSI Product Service if repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 11 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk ZN650 Water Leakage Safety Information The 650 has been tested and shown to comply with IP67 criterion i e submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes with no leakage into either the battery compartment or the main case However if the instrument is submersed for periods of time in excess of 30 minutes leakage may occur with subsequent damage to the batteries the rechargeable battery pack circuitry and or the electronics in the main case If leakage into the battery compartment is observed when using alkaline C cells remove batteries dispose of batteries properly and dry the battery compartment completely ideally using compressed air If corrosion is present on the battery terminals contact YSI Customer Service for instructions If leakage into the battery compartment is observed when u
52. erious injury or damage to the equipment 1 Do not strike or drop the battery pack If any impact damage to the battery pack is suspected contact YSI Customer Service 2 Store the battery pack out of reach of babies and small children 3 Store the battery pack between the temperatures of 20 and 30 C 4 Before using the battery pack be sure to read the operation manual and all precautions carefully Then store this information carefully to use as a reference when the need arises YSI Incorporated 63 650 MDS ZAN 616 Cigarette Lighter Charger Safety Information 1 This section contains important safety and operating instructions for the 650 cigarette lighter battery charger YSI Model 616 RadioShack Number 270 1533E BE SURE TO SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 Before using the 616 cigarette lighter charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on battery charger battery pack and Model 650 3 Charge the 6117 battery pack with the 616 cigarette lighter charger ONLY when the 6117 is installed in the YSI 650 4 Do not expose charger to rain moisture or snow 5 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 6 To reduce risk of damage to cigarette lighter and cord pull by cigarette lighter rather than cord when disconnecting charger 7 Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped ov
53. ess Enter 650 Main Menu Logging setup Sonde run Interval esleHejeHiepi Sonde menu Use site list File MStore Barometer Logging setup Store Lat and Long System setup N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 Taye N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 pv Em JM 07 12 2001 08 52 47 07 12 2001 08 58 06 YSI Incorporated 37 650 MDS Press Enter at the highlighted Interval selection and use the arrow keys to scroll to the right and change the interval from second to 10 seconds Confirm the selection by pressing Enter and then press Esc to return to the 650 Main menu Logging setup EDE Interval 00 00 1 Interval spEijE Wi Use site list Duse site list Store Barometer Mistore Barometer Store Lat and Long Store Lat and Long 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 6mmAg a NO 0 000 E 0 0 000 07 12 2001 09 00 17 Em O E 07 12 2001 08 59 41 F m Once the sample interval is set correctly in the 650 Logging setup menu the user simply highlights the Sonde run selection in the 650 Main menu and presses Enter to begin data display 650 Main Menu Run 5 0 ond og one sample Log one sample Soa eStart losging Sonde menu Clean optics File 9 04 0 Logging setup DOch System setup pH NTU ar O Volt N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 zaa panik N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 OMFG gt la 06 02 2000 08 00 15 mm 07 12 2001 09 10 21 mm The user places the sonde in the water and
54. from the Run menu pressing Enter to confirm each selection Run setupr Discrete sample Start sampling Unattended sample Sample interval 0 5 File Site Open a file 06 01 2000 17 1144 06 01 2000 17 12 37 mn N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 5mmng om N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 3mmHg n To set up the desired study parameters the user uses the 650 keypad to change the Sample interval from 0 5 seconds to 16 seconds and inputs custom file PROFILE and site WEST LAKE designations Discrete sample Discrete sample Start sampling Start sampling Sample interval Sample interval 16 File File PROFILE1 Site Site osy aero Open a file Open a file ETAN N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 4mmHg N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 4mmig l a 06 01 2000 17 16 22 06 01 2000 17 18 28 The user then highlights Start sampling and lowers the instrument into the water to begin the study The data displayed on the screen is updated every 16 seconds The user then highlights the Start logging selection in the sonde logging window in the upper right of the display and presses Enter to begin logging data to sonde memory The message in the sonde logging window changes to Stop logging indicating that logging has successfully been activated YSI Incorporated 35 650 MDS Run Discrete sample lew ana cai Lag une oui m 565 Log one sample og one sample F D ga n Start logging St
55. g YSI Incorporated 31 650 MDS 650 Main Menu Sonde menu File Logging setup System setup Grr Se Weer a Ti H G6 04 2000 1229 Sample Interval Set in 650 Logging setup menu 650 Logging Window ne sample Start logging JO UT UUMDY 13 54 05 22 62 c N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 01 2000 14 50 43 650 Main Menu Sonde run File Logging setup System setup 9 47 328 W 83 54 131 740 4mmhg L 06 04 2000 12 30 41 om Discrete sample Start sampling Sample interval 0 5 File NONAME1 Site W Close file N39747 328 W 83 54 131 740 4nnilg 06 04 2000 123228 menu Clean optics Bres 87 Dopp 0 0 002 nsx Sample Interval Set in Sonde Discrete sample Calibrate File Status System Report Sensor ene 9 47 328 W 83 54 131 740 3mmHg on 06 04 3000 12 31 18 Mn Run setup Discrete sample Unattended sample N39747 328 W 83 54 131 740 4nnllg 06 04 2000 12 31 41 f 6 ieo 8 Sonde Logging Log one sample Start logging Window DO 56 300ch 6 98ph NTU Osal 0 2cni 0 100 12 30 Volr 74Lommig The user should particularly note the two windows in the upper portion of the display above one designated 650 and the other Sonde All logging either to sonde or 650 memory is controlled from these windows As indicated data storage to the 650 is controlled from the upper left logging window Storage to the sonde memory
56. g the sensors e Changing the sample interval for Discrete Sample studies e Performing file management functions on the memory in the sonde e Checking the Status or System setup of the sonde e Setting up sondes for Unattendedsample deployments e Setting up sondes for Discrete sample logging studies to sonde memory e Uploading files from the sonde memory to the 650 Earlier YSI display loggers such as the 610 D and 610 DM had many of these functions as distinct items in the display menu structure a significant difference from the 650 YSI Incorporated 26 650 MDS 4 2 SONDE MENU EXAMPLES To become familiar with the 650 Sonde menu function YSI recommends that the user connect a sonde to their 650 and proceed through the following two examples of common sonde interface operations Example 1 Setting up the Report Output Activation of the Salinity Parameter Highlight the Sonde menu selection in the 650 Main menu and press Enter Then use the arrow keys highlight the Report selection and press Enter again 650 Main Menu Sonde run Run Calibrate File File Logging setup Status System setup System Sensor Advanced N0 0 000 E 0 0 000 aa N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 3mmAg 06 01 2000 17 06 37 mm li 06 04 2000 12 57 53 mm Use the arrow keys to highlight the Salinity selection and then press the Enter key to activate the parameter as shown by a dot in the open circle Note that the entire report list can be a
57. he Site list by activating Edit site list from the 650 Logging setup menu The correlation between site names and numbers is found here indicating that Site 1 is WEST and Site 2 is EAST site list Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST 1 BLUELAKE EAST 2 0 or to move a site A to insert a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 9mmHg 07 11 2001 15 17 50 QE ad g YSI Incorporated 46 650 MDS This file will remain in 650 memory so that you can return to each location at a future time and log more data to the Site designations WEST and EAST The key for this site list setup is that all data logged will be stored in the same file BLUELAKE under different Site Numbers for each location 1 for WEST and 2 for EAST NOTE CAREFULLY The same limitation noted above applies for appending the file BLUELAKE with additional data from these or other sites the logging setup sonde parameters barometer GPS must be identical to that for the initially stored data If there has been a change in setup the Site Designation will be grayed out in the Site Listindicating a parameter mismatch 5 3 4 EDITING YOUR SI TE LI ST The 650 software provides powerful tools for editing your site list Actions such as inserting adding new entries deleting existing entries and moving entries within the list can be carried out easily from the ke
58. he backlight itself will only be activated if the backlight key is pressed and released You must hold down the backlight key to adjust the contrast YSI Incorporated 15 650 MDS 2 8 USING THE YSI 650 KEYPAD On Off Backlight Escape Key Arrows Enter Key Alpha Numeric Keys Minus Hyphen Key Period Key YSI incor The 650 keypad allows the user to navigate various sonde and 650 menu selections and to make alpha numeric entries into both the 650 and sonde software The arrow keys are used to select various options in the menus the cellular phone style alpha numeric keys allow data entry the Enter key is used to confirm selections and the Escape key returns the user to the previous position in the menu structure The alpha numeric keys of the 650 can be used to enter both numbers and letters For many entries however where only numbers are appropriate the software automatically allows ONLY numeric entry e g the letters ABC associated with the 2 key cannot be activated Examples of this type of fixed numeric entry include setting the clock of the 650 or sonde entering calibration parameters for sonde sensors and changing entries such as DO warm up time and optical wiper interval in the Sonde AdvancediSensor submenu You will follow an example of this type of entry when you set the 650 clock in the example below When both numeric and alpha entry are appropriate for input the 650 keypad provides a cellular phone st
59. he file name WEST in this case from the keypad Press Enter to confirm the entry and the cursor will automatically move to the right for the entry of a Site name Enter BLUE LAKE for the site and press Enter to confirm the entry The cursor will move automatically to the next Filename entry position Now enter EAST for the file name and BLUE LAKE for the site name pressing Enter after each entry to confirm Your site list should appear like that in the following display Edit site list Edit site list Site list Site list Filename Site name Filename Site name EAST BLUE LAKE e or to move a site to insert a site a to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site or W to move a site to insert a site A 4 to delete a site Tip Sitename will added to the header of new files N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 o oO N 070 009 Fen 07 11 2001 15 00 42 02 25 2000 18 19 47 7413mmhg age 1 _ You have now established a site list that will be available in the field for logging of data to two files on BLUE LAKE EAST and WEST To use this list you need to first make certain that the entry Use site list is active in the 650 logging setup Then travel to the first location identified by the Filename WEST activate the 650 Run display and then select either a continuous data stream Start logging or a single data entry Log single point from the 6
60. ifferent approach to the application in the previous example on Single Site Designations Water quality data needs to be collected for two sites at the West and East ends of a lake Blue Lake at various time intervals for 30 days In this case the environmental scientists want all of the data in a single file for recording keeping convenience The key to this application is that the Site list will need to contain Multi Site Designations with the same Filename but with different Site names and Site numbers to characterize each physical location To make Site list entries for this application highlight the Logging setup selection in the 650 main menu and press Enter The following screen will appear As in the previous Site list setup make certain that you have activated deactivated the Store barometer and Store Lat and Long settings as appropriate for your application The real key however in configuring the Logging setup display for use with a Multi site list is that you MUST make certain that the selection Store Site number is ACTIVE as shown below before proceeding 650 Main Menu Logging setup Sonde run MUse site list Sonde menu MStore Barometer File MStore Lat and Long Logging setup MStore site number System setup Edit Site List Test N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 e E op 02 25 2000 16 27 11 mm 02 25 2000 20 38 26 YSI Incorporated 44 650 MDS Then highlight the Edit site
61. is controlled from the upper right logging window The highlighting cursor associated with the logging windows can be moved within a particular window using the up down arrows and toggled from window to window using the left right arrows Note also that if your sonde contains an optical sensor it is possible to activate the probe wiper prior to logging from the Sonde logging window While the following sections will show that the logging functions of the 650 have a high degree of flexibility and capability from a basic point of view logging with the 650 is simple YSI Incorporated 32 650 MDS e Decide if you want to log data continuously and if so determine what sample interval between data points is appropriate for you study If you will be logging to 650 memory highlight the Logging setup selection from the 650 Main menu then highlight the Interval selection and set the interval as desired If you will be logging to sonde memory select the 650 Sonde menu and then RuniDiscrete sample from the sonde menu Set the sample interval and then activate the data display by selecting Start sampling e Select the memory sonde or 650 in which you want to store your data by toggling between the logging windows e Highlight the logging method desired Log one sample for a single logged point or Start logging to store a continuous data stream e Press Enter to activate the logging selection e To end the study if a continuou
62. ive if you are using a sonde with no internal batteries 600QS 600R 600XL or 6820 If using a sonde with internal batteries 600XLM 6920 600 OMS battery version or 6600 you can extend the life of your 650 batteries by deactivating this selection Note that the selection MUST BE OFF in order to determine the voltage of the internal batteries of sondes important information for Unattended studies 3 4 Baud rate to sonde This entry allows the user to adjust the baud rate for communication with the sonde It does not affect communication for upload of files to a PC Highlight the entry and press Enter Then select the baud rate of choice and press Enter to confirm it CAUTION The baud rate for the 650 MUST match that in the sonde usually set at 9600 or communication with the sonde will not be possible Unless you know that your sonde is set to a baud rate different than 9600 YSI strongly recommends that you leave the baud rate for the 650 set to the default value of 9600 3 5 Shutoff Time This value represents the number of minutes until the 650 automatically shuts down to save batteries Values can be integers from 1 to 15 or enter 0 to disable the shutoff completely 3 6 Comma radix The user can toggle between a period default and comma for the radix mark by selecting this item and pressing the Enter key If you change your radix mark in the 650 make sure that you also change it to the same symbol in the sonde AdvancediSetup
63. lumn The experiment will involve lowering a 6920 sonde in foot increments until the bottom of the lake is detected leaving the sonde at each depth for 3 minutes to allow the sensor readings to stabilize while logging data continuously Thus the user will generate data over a 90 minute time period 30 increments times 3 minutes per increment If data were logged directly to sonde memory at the default 0 5 second sample interval a very large data file containing 5400 data points would be generated with little benefit gained from its size With this in mind the user decides to increase the sample interval to 16 seconds thus greatly reducing the amount of data in the file with no loss of real resolution As explained above the sample interval for logging to sonde memory is set in the Discrete sample menu of the sonde and thus the user MUST activate the 650 Run display indirectly using the 650 Sonde menu selection as detailed above YSI Incorporated 34 650 MDS The user attaches the 6920 sonde to a 650 After turning on the 650 the user selectsSonde menu from the 650 Main menu and presses Enter to display the Main sonde menu 650 Main Menu T a Calibrate File File Logging setup Status System setup System Report Sensor Advanced N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 te id N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 4mmHg 06 01 2000 17 06 37 fm amp 05 31 2000 14 21 14 Mmm The user then selects Run from the sonde Main menu and Discrete sample
64. mising of the system performance but more importantly can cause safety hazards which result from overcharging such as overheating venting of gas and loss of corrosive electrolyte 4 Do not charge the battery pack outside the 0 40 C temperature range 5 Do not use or store the battery at high temperature such as in strong direct sunlight in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters 6 Do not expose the battery pack to water or allow the terminals to become damp 7 Avoid striking or dropping the battery pack If the pack appears to have sustained damage from these actions or malfunctions after an impact or drop the user should not attempt to repair the unit Instead contact YSI Customer Service 8 Ifthe battery pack is removed from the 650 do not store it in pockets or packaging where metallic objects such as keys can short between the positive and negative terminals AN Precautions for Users with Small Children Keep the battery pack out of reach of babies and small children YSI Incorporated 62 650 MDS ADanger Notifications Misuse creates a STRONG possibility of death or serious injury FAILURE TO CAREFULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF BATTERY FLUID HEAT GENERATION BURSTING AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 1 Never dispose of the battery pack in a fire or heat it 2 Never allow the positive and negative terminals of the battery pack to become shorted or c
65. n these cases users should purchase the 6126 or 6127 kit and substitute their local PC type power cord for the power cord shipped with the kit This power cord is usually readily available at any local electronics store An optional automotive cigarette lighter charger YSI 616 is also available for recharging the 650 battery pack Note that the user will require the 6116 adapter cable to use the cigarette lighter adapter Instructions and diagrams for configuring your cigarette lighter charger and changing fuses are shown below and are found on the back of the 616 package The user should save these instructions when unpacking the accessory and keep them for later reference YSI Incorporated 13 650 MDS American and Japanese Vehicles European Vehicles n Adapte Adapter Rit 1g Slot Spri g Clip Adapter Cap 7 r TF Power Cord Adapter Body Fuse a 5 5mm 2 1mm O e Positive Tip To use the device with an American or Japanese vehicle slide the adapter ring off of the plug To use the device with a European vehicle leave the adapter ring on the plug and position it so the slots on the ring line up with the plug s spring clips To begin charging your battery pack first plug the barrel connector of the cigarette lighter charger into the mating end of the 6116 adapter cable Then attach the MS 8 end of the 6116 adapter cable to the 650 Finally plug the other end of the cigarette lighter charger into the vehicle s
66. n the sonde to the memory of the 650 The sonde is then redeployed without disturbing the study and the data transferred to a PC on return to the base facility 7 2 UPLOAD PROCEDURE After attachment of the sonde to the 650 with a YSI field cable turn on the 650 highlight the Sonde menu selection and press Enter to display the Main sonde menu Highlight the File selection and press Enter NOTE The upload MUST be made from the File menu of the sonde not the File menu of the 650 650 Main Menu Ma in File Sonde run Run Directory Calibrate Upload File Quick Upload Logging setup View file System setup Quick view file Delete all files pede sole 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 6mmHg E 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1mh 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 0G cn 06 01 2000 17 06 37 061022000 11 45 17 Ama Sem 06 02 2000 11 46 31 Select the Upload or Quick upload last file and press Enter Then follow the instructions including selection of file format YSI recommends the PC6000 format Press Enter and the display will indicate that upload of data from sonde to 650 is in progress as shown below When the upload is complete the display will return to the Sonde File menu File tyye ie Directory Comma Delimited Upload ASCII Text Bytes received 1235 View file Quick view file Delete all files N 07 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 3mmHg 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 2mmilg 07 12 2
67. nde memory under the automatically generated file name NONAME The file can be viewed by selecting Sonde menu from the 650 Main menu and pressing Enter 650 Main Menu e HHain Sonde run Run Calibrate File File Logging setup Status System setup System Report Sensor Advanced N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 zave N 0 0 000 E 9 0 000 139 9009 cee 06 01 2000 17 06 37 tim 1 06 01 2000 18 22 13 CME To view the data on return from the site the user selects the sonde menu File selection presses Enter to confirm the entry and then highlights the View file selection and presses Enter Following these instructions generates a display of the data that is stored in the sonde memory under automatically generated name NONAME Use the right left arrow keys to scroll horizontally to view all of the data File NONNI Directory njaf ad onto men moun Uptoad JOO 17 28 259 22 44 3 Quick Upload Quick view file Delete all files N 07 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 3mh Noecee k me Wo ooon Eo a Mezi Alpa ination ECT coe 06 01 2000 18 3408 06 01 2000 18 26 03 a 06 61 2000 18 26 38 The user manually records the data from the site and turns the system off 5 2 3 EXAMPLE 2 CONTINUOUS LOGGI NG APPLICATION TO SONDE MEMORY A user wants to carry out a vertical profile of a lake from 0 to 30 feet in order to detect the presence of a thermocline and if identified to locate its position in the water co
68. ng window and press Enter When the logging prompt is activated the site list will automatically appear on the display and be available for use in your study as shown below First highlight the entry with the WEST Site name since your are at that location and press Enter to log data to the 650 memory An indication that the logging was successful will appear in the 650 logging window Then move to the next location EAST activate the 650 logging function and repeat the logging process but this time highlighting the EAST Site name entry Pick a site then press Pick a site then press 8 Site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST BLUELAKE WEST 1 BLUELAKE EAST 2 IBLUELAKE EAST 2 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 5mmiig N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 0mniig 02 25 2000 21 41 12 m nam 02 25 2000 21 38 13 mm nam YSI Incorporated 45 650 MDS NOTE If you want to return to the Edit site list display for changes before logging use the RIGHT ARROW KEY to highlight the Configure selection and press Enter The up down arrows will only scroll within the Site list The data for two different sites has now been logged to the single file BLUELAKE that can be either viewed manually using the 650 View file menu or uploaded to EcoWatch for Windows from the 650 FilelUpload to PC menu The Site Number 1 for the WEST site and 2 for the EAST site will be stored with each data point and
69. ngs to 650 memory along with sonde sensor readings at a particular location you must make certain that the Store Lat and Long option is active in the Logging setup menu of the 650 YSI Incorporated 56 650 MDS Once these conditions are met follow the instructions in Section 5 3 above for logging of sonde sensor readings to 650 memory The GPS readings will automatically be added to the file at the sample interval selected for the sonde readings GPS readings stored in 650 memory will remain as part of the sensor data file that can be viewed from the 650 display and or uploaded with the data file for analysis in EcoWatch for Windows Latitude and longitude are however displayed somewhat differently by the 650 and EcoWatch as noted below e For both display formats the GPS are indexed relative to the point where the Greenwich Mean Time line crosses the equator e For the 650 Status Bar readings are displayed in degrees and then decimal minutes relative to this point with actual N north S south E east and W west designations relative to the index point e When analyzing data in EcoWatch the user will have the choice of two formats decimal degrees e g 47 5400 degrees or degrees decimal minutes e g 47 32 400 For EcoWatch alpha directional characters N S E and W are NOT used Instead points north and east of the index point are designated as positive while points
70. ntinuous data stream at a fixed sample interval No matter where or how the user decides to log field data with a 650 sonde system the 650 software plays the key role in controlling the process When setting up the 650 sonde system for your logging application it important to realize that the 650 Run display from which all logging is initiated can be activated by two methods The first is to simply highlight the Sonde run selection from the 650 menu The second is to use the Sonde menu command from the 650 Main menu to enter the sonde menu structure and then to activate a Discrete sample study Either of these methods can be used to log data to both the sonde and the 650 However for most applications the latter method Run screen from sonde Discrete sample should be used to activate logging to sonde memory with the sample interval between logged points in a continuous data stream set from the Discrete sample menu of the sonde Likewise the former method direct activation of the 650 Run display from the Sonde run command should usually be used to activate logging to 650 memory with the sample interval set in the Logging setup menu of the 650 NOTE Logging to sonde memory may not be possible for some older version 600R 600XL and 6820 sondes that were purchased prior to September 1999 The two modes of activating the 650 Run display prior to the logging of data to either sonde or 650 memory are shown in schematic fashion in the following drawin
71. nu YSI Incorporated 25 650 MDS In fact the only significant difference between the two interfaces is that for the PC mode submenus are accessed by entering the number associated with the specific item while for the 650 mode the user must use the arrow keys to highlight the item and press the Enter key to activate it Thus the description of the 6 series sonde menu structure and function which is found in your sonde manual is completely valid as a reference for setting up your sonde for all types of studies The menu structure of the sonde is presented in diagram form below followed by two examples in Section 4 2 of how to use the 650 Sonde Menu interface In addition brief instructions for frequently performed sonde operation are provided as a reference in Section 4 3 below SONDE MENU FLOW CHART x 1 Conductivity 1 Discrete sample 2 DO Yo 2 Unattended sample 3 DO mg L 2 Calibrate 1 Directory Battery Voltage 3 Quick Upload Available Memory 1 Date amp Time Ni i A 5 Quick View File Logging Status 2 Comm Setup 6 Delete All Files 3 Page Length 1 Date 4 Instrument ID 2 Time 5 SDI 12 Address 3 Temp C 7 Test Memory 4 Temp F 1 Cal Constants 4 Data Filter 6 Report 8 Advanced NOTE When using the 650 all sonde functions are accessed through the Sonde menu prompt These include e Activating Deactivating sensors e Setting up the desired Report output e Calibratin
72. omputer via the 655174 PC Interface cable as shown in the following diagram Computer with EcoWatch for Windows Installed DE 9 PC Serial Port After the connection is made run EcoWatch for Windows click on the sonde icon in the upper toolbar and set the Comm port number to match your interface After this setup procedure the following screen will be present on your PC monitor YSI Incorporated 52 650 MDS To transfer data from the 650 to your PC highlight the Upload to PC selection in the 650 File menu and press Enter to view a list of the files Highlight the file that you wish to transfer and press Enter The 650 and PC displays will show the progress of the file transfer until completion 650 File Filename Directory F LE txt C DEPLOY dat 132 View file 00003FA3 glp 20 Bytes sent File memory 2827 Delete all files MN o N t 0000 E 0 0 000 TaLinelly Ti N 0 0 000 E 070 000 739 2mmig a 09 13 2001 12 21 05 Cumme cg 07 12 2001 07 32 18 pee N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 EE g 07 12 2001 07 23 28 E g Note that there are three file types with different extensions in the above directory 1 Files with dat extensions which are data files logged to either sonde memory of 650 memory and which are in YSI PC6000 format 2 Files with a txt extension which are data files logged to sonde memory and then transferred to 650 memory in either ASCII or CDF format and 3 Files with a
73. onde or to 650 memory The following sections will provide details and examples of the flexibility of logging sonde data to 650 memory The distinction between a simple occasional logging with file and site names entered at the logging site and b logging to a more sophisticated file structure where file parameters are entered into a site list prior to going to the field will be described 5 3 2 SIMPLE LOGGING TO 650 MEMORY The term simple logging to 650 memory refers to the method of defining file and site names for the study In applications of this type the user inputs new file and site optional names for each study at the time the data is logged IMPORTANT The Use site list selection in the 650 Logging setup menu should be INACTIVE for the example below which demonstrates simple logging A user with a 600XL 650 system wants to store a continuous stream of data electronically for a single site at a sample interval of 10 seconds between data points Note that this is a similar example to that in 5 2 2 above except that the logging is to 650 rather than sonde memory and a data stream rather than a single point will be logged The first step in this application is to make certain that the sample interval is set correctly for the logging study The factory default sample interval of 1 second will therefore need to be changed to 10 seconds To set the sample interval highlight the Logging setup entry in the 650 Main menu and pr
74. only scroll within the Site list The data from the two locations has been logged to the selected files that can be either viewed manually using the 650 View file menu or uploaded to EcoWatch for Windows from the 650 File menu This means that all data for the West and East sites are located in separate files identified by the Filenames WEST and EAST as shown in the 650 File Directory below 650 File Filename Samples Bytes EST 1363 Upload to PC EAST 1 363 View file File memory Delete all files N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 741 7mmig B 02 25 2000 17 20 46 n 02 25 2000 17 19 17 Mmm A ot Details of the files shown by pressing Enter when the File is highlighted in Directory are shown below Note that the site name BLUE LAKE is listed in the file since the data was logged using Single Site Designations File details File WEST dat Site BLUE LAKE ID YSI 650 Samples 1 Bytes 325 First 07 11 2001 15 06 40 Last 07 11 2001 15 06 40 NO Q 000 E 0 0 000 736 3mniig H 07 11 2001 15 08 49 fa 1 i YSI Incorporated 43 File details File EAST dat Site BLUE LAKE ID YSI 650 Samples 1 Bytes 325 First 07 11 2001 15 06 51 Last 07 11 2001 15 06 51 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 Tag en 07 11 2001 15 09 20 Amm E 650 MDS These files will remain open in 650 memory so that you can return to each location at a future time and log more data to the file designa
75. onnected with electrically conductive materials When the battery pack has been removed from the 650 store it in a heavy plastic bag to prevent accidental shorting of the terminals 3 Never disassemble the battery pack and do not tamper with any of the electronic components or the batteries within the battery pack The battery pack is equipped with a variety of safety features Accidental deactivation of any of these safety features can cause a serious hazard to the user 4 The NiMH batteries in the battery pack contain a strong alkaline solution electrolyte The alkaline solution is extremely corrosive and will cause damage to skin or other tissues If any fluid from the battery pack comes in contact with a user s eyes immediately flush with clean water and consult a physician immediately The alkaline solution can damage eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight N Warning Notifications Misuse creates a possibility of death or serious injury 1 Do not allow the battery pack to contact freshwater seawater or other oxidizing reagents that might cause rust and result in heat generation If a battery becomes rusted the gas release vent may no longer operate and this failure can result in bursting 2 Ifelectrolyte from the battery pack contacts the skin or clothing thoroughly wash the area immediately with clean water The battery fluid can irritate the skin Caution Notifications Misuse creates a possibility of mild or s
76. or software upgrade using the PC interface cable e 650 with rechargeable battery pack being charged Figure 1 650 interfaced to a 6 series sonde You will need 650 6 series sonde with integral Integral or field cable cable or YSI with sonde connector field cahle YSI 6 series sonde YSI Incorporated 7 650 MDS Figure 2 650 interfaced to a 6 series sonde with user supplied GPS You will need 650 6115 GPS cable User supplied GPS unit with DE 9 cable YSI 6 series sonde with integral or field cable User supplied GPS unit with DE 9 cable 6115 GPS cable NS Ly Integral or field cable ees 6 series sonde You will need 650 YS1 655174 655174 PC Interface PC interface Cable cable PC with active serial port PC Serial port DE 9 YSI Incorporated 8 650 MDS Figure 4 Charging of 650 rechargeable battery pack You will need 650 with battery pack installed 6116 Charger adapter cable 6114 Wall charger or equivalent 6114 wall charger shown or 6123 power supply The setup of these configurations is described in detail in subsequent sections of this manual They are presented here so that your will be able to ascertain if you have all of the parts necessary for your applications YSI Incorporated 9 650 MDS 2 4 650 FEATURES The key physical features of the 650 display and keypad are shown in the figures below 650 Front View Display Backlight Key On Off Key Arrow Keys Enter Ke
77. ous character with the left arrow key and reenter the number or letter After the entry is complete press the Enter key to confirm it You will follow an example of this type of entry when you enter an Instrument ID name for your 650 in the example below To familiarize yourself with the basics of the keypad entry system follow the instructions below to set the date and time for your 650 and to enter an Instrument ID Turn the instrument on to display the 650 Main menu 650 Main Menu Sonde run Sonde menu File Logging setup system setup N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 742 0mmig a nA NA INAN 17 40 98 l n II L Use the arrow keys to highlight the System setup selection and press the Enter key A display similar to the following will appear Note that the exact format of your displays will depend on the software version System setup Version 1 08 08 15 2001 Date amp time MPower sonde Baud rate to sonde 9600 Shut off time minutes 0 Comma radix ID YSI 650 Circuit board SN 00006011 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 739 1mmHg 09 18 2001 12 28 50 mEn YSI Incorporated 17 650 MDS Use the arrow keys to highlight the Date and Time selection and press the Enter key The following display will appear oDate amp time setup Om a y Od m y Oy m d M4 digit year Date 05 31 2000 Time 11 54 24 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 8mmig 05 31 2000 11 54 24 fim Highlight the selection for you
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80. r desired date format and press Enter to confirm it Highlight the 4 digit year selection and press Enter to toggle between 2 digit no check mark present and 4 digit check mark present options Highlight the Date selection and press Enter A cursor will appear over the first number in the date as shown in the following display Date amp time setup m d y Od m y Oy m d M4 digit year Date 5 31 2000 Time 11 55 24 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 7mmig 05 31 2000 11 55 30 mm Enter the proper number from the keypad for the first date digit Note that when you release the key the cursor moves automatically to the next number Repeat this process until the date is correct Then press Enter to confirm the Date entry Note also that as described above since alpha characters are inappropriate for this entry only numeric entry is possible Highlight the Time selection and press Enter Repeat the process described above for the Date to enter your correct local time using the military format For example 2 00 PM must be entered as 14 00 Finally press the Escape key to return to the System setup menu Now highlight the Instrument ID selection and press Enter The following display will appear YSI Incorporated 18 650 MDS System setup Version 1 07 06 21 2001 Date amp time MPower sonde Baud rate to sonde 9600 Shut off time minutes 0 LlComma radix A Circuit board SN 00006011 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 07 12 2001
81. readings are usually not true i e they are corrected to sea level and therefore cannot be used until they are uncorrected An approximate formula for this uncorrection where the BP readings MUST be in mm Hg is True BP Corrected BP 2 5 Local Altitude 100 Overall the key point to remember in calibration of your barometer is to make certain that your standard reading is correct If the standard is not accurate you are likely to do more harm than good with your user calibration 9 3 CHANGING BAROMETER UNITS The 650 offers the user a choice of six commonly used units of barometric pressure which can be displayed in the Status Bar When received from the factory the 650 will show values in mm Hg If the user wants to change to other units the selection is found in the 650 System setup menu as shown below Highlight the selection and press Enter to show the possible units Then highlight the unit of choice and press Enter to activate it The barometer reading in the Status Bar will automatically change to the newly selected unit System setupr Barometer units Power sonde OmmHg aud rate to sonde 9600 OinHg hut off time minutes 0 Oh Comma radix OPsi ID YSI 650 OAtm Circuit board SN 00006011 OKPa Calibrate barometer N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 ize N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 986mEar DI 07 12 2001 07 44 13 Qm E 07 12 2001 07 44 51 9 4 LOGGING BAROMETER REA
82. ree up memory the user must erase or format the entire memory chip From a practical point of view this means that while named files which are already present in the 650 memory can be overwritten during multiple uploads the previously written files still occupy space in the memory These files are in fact designated deleted as will be described in Section 6 5 below For example if a file named TEST is uploaded initially with a memory allocation of 50 kB and then is uploaded at a later time and overwritten with a memory allocation of 100 kB the total memory occupied is 150 KB even though only one file with the designation TEST and a file size of 100 kB is shown in the file directory For this reason when dealing with large files the user may wish to transfer files to a PC immediately after upload and then erase the entire flash in order to assure that maximum memory is present for subsequent uploads The storing of data directly from sondes to the 650 memory the uploading of data stored in 6 series sondes to the 650 and the management of these data files are described in detail in Sections 5 7 of this manual 2 3 650 CONFIGURATIONS There are a number of ways that you can configure the YSI 650 Below is a list of possible configurations and corresponding diagrams e 650 interfaced to a 6 Series sonde e 650 interfaced to a 6 Series Sonde and a user supplied GPS unit e 650 interfaced to a PC for data transfer
83. relates with the Site name These lists allow the logging of data from more than one site to the same file e Easily view data on the 650 display that has been stored to either sonde or 650 memory e Easily upload data that has been stored in either sonde or 650 memory to a PC for analysis using EcoWatch for Windows software from YSI 5 4 2 SUMMARY OF 650 LOGGI NG LI MI TATIONS WITH A 650 YSI SONDE SYSTEM THE USER CANNOT e Log GPS and or barometer data to sonde memory e Log GPS and or barometer to 650 memory without a sonde attached and the 650 in Run mode See Sections 8 2 and 9 4 below e Log data to existing files in 650 memory if the data format does not EXACTLY match that of the data already in the file Typical examples of this type of file mismatch include e Attempting to append existing data files after changing the parameter list e Attempting to append existing data containing a Site Number to a file that contains data without Site numbers e Attempting to append existing data containing NO site number to a file that contains data with Site numbers e Attempting to append existing files containing GPS and or barometer data after deactivating the storage of these parameters in Logging setup YSI Incorporated 49 650 MDS e Delete individual files from 650 or sonde memory The memory is flash and therefore all files must be deleted in order to regenerate the storage capacity e Enter more than 8 characters
84. run or Sonde menu from the 650 menu between sonde and 650 and b that Sonde power is activated in the 650 System setup menu Instrument software appears to be locked up as First attempt to reset the instrument by simply evidenced by no response to keypad entries or turning off and then on again If this fails remove display not changing battery power from the instrument for 30 seconds and then reapply power When using C cells remove the battery lid and one of the batteries when using the rechargeable battery pack remove the pack completely from the instrument After 30 seconds replace the battery or battery pack and check for instrument function Upload of files to 650 from sonde fails 1 Make sure that cable is connected properly to both 650 and sonde 2 Make certain that you are accessing the upload routine from the sonde File menu and NOT from the 650 File menu Upload of files from 650 to PC fails 1 Make sure that cable is connected properly to both 650 and PC 2 Make certain that the proper Comm port is selected in EcoWatch for Windows GPS and or barometer data is not stored with sonde Make sure Store barometer and Store Lat and data file Long are active in 650 Logging setup menu Site Designations in the Site List are grayed out There is a parameter mismatch between the current and not available for appending files with additional 650 setup and that initially used Use 650 File view data A Parameter Mismatch
85. s Celsius Dimensions 9 13 inches long by 4 75 inches wide by 2 25 inches deep Weight with 4 Alkaline C cells and no attached sonde or cable Approximately 2 1 Ibs 960 g Display 14 VGA LCD with 320 by 240 pixels with backlight Connector MS 8 Meets IP 67 specification Standard Battery Configuration 4 Alkaline C Cells with detached battery cover Optional Battery Configuration Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack with attached battery cover and 110 volt charger YSI Incorporated 70 650 MDS Battery Life Approximate battery life for typical sampling applications with 4 alkaline C cells 3 hours of on time per day for 0 5 month 10 working days with the meter powering a 6600 sonde with all probes active Approximate battery life for typical sampling applications with rechargeable battery pack 3 hours of on time per day for 0 2 months 4 working days with the meter powering a 6600 sonde with all probes active Battery capacity restored completely with a 6 hour charge and charged to approximately 85 with a 2 hour charge Barometer Range 500 to 800 mm Hg Resolution 0 1 mm Hg Accuracy 3 mm Hg within 15 C of the calibration temperature Communication Protocol RS 232 to all sondes and for data transfer to PC and for software updates GPS via Y cable NMEA 0183 Standard Backlight Feature 4 LEDs illuminating LCD Keyboard 20 keys including Meter On Off Backlight On Off Enter Escape 10 Number Lette
86. s data stream was selected press Enter with the highlight cursor on the Stop logging command or press the Escape key Sections 5 2 and 5 3 below provide details and real life examples of logging data to sonde memory and to 650 memory respectively using the 650 as the interface 5 2 LOGGING DATA TO SONDE MEMORY 5 2 1 INTRODUCTION All YSI 6 series sondes sold since September 1999 have memory present on their internal PCBs In addition all 600XLM 6920 and 6600 sondes have internal memory regardless of the date of purchase Interface of these sondes to a 650 allows the user to easily store data either a single point or a continuous stream to the sonde memory If a continuous stream of data is desired the interval between the stored points is controlled by the Sample interval in the sonde s Discrete sample function The file name under which this data is stored and the site name associated with the file are also input in the Discrete sample function of the sonde using the 650 keypad as the input method When logging to sonde memory be sure to follow the instructions above with regard to entering the 650 Run display either directly from the 650 Sonde run menu or indirectly from the 650 Sonde menu selection to control your sample interval The following examples show the setup and implementation of logging to sonde memory using the 650 as the interface device 5 2 2 EXAMPLE 1 SIMPLE SINGLE POINT LOGGI NG TO SONDE MEMORY A user with a 6
87. s manual the setup of the Autosleep RS 232 function of the sonde should be governed by the following rules e Unattended sample studies Remote deployments Autosleep Active e Discrete sample studies with user present Autosleep Inactive The rules are particularly important with regard to the method of dissolved oxygen calibration automatic at the Unattended sample interval if Autosleep is Active manually controlled by the user if Autosleep is inactive See Section 2 of the 6 series manual for additional information on the Autosleep function YSI Incorporated 30 650 MDS To set the Autosleep function utilize the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the AdvancediSetup menu of the sonde Use the up down arrow keys to highlight the Autosleep RS232 selection and toggle the function on off with the Enter key until it is correct for your application SECTION 5 LOGGI NG DATA WI TH THE 650 5 1 INTRODUCTION AND BASI CS OF LOGGI NG A primary function of the 650 is to facilitate the storage of field data from 6 series sonde sensors for later analysis It is important to understand that sonde sensor data can be logged to two memory locations using a system consisting of a 650 interfaced with a sonde 1 memory resident in the sonde and 2 memory resident in the 650 itself Different applications may favor one logging choice over another In addition data can be logged either as single points after the user has verified stabilization or as a co
88. sing the 6117 rechargeable battery pack remove the battery assembly and set aside to dry Return the battery pack to YSI Product Service for YSI Incorporated 64 650 MDS evaluation of possible damage Finally dry the battery compartment completely ideally using compressed air If corrosion is present on the battery terminals contact YSI Customer Service for instructions Z caution If water has contacted the rechargeable battery pack do not attempt to reuse it until it has been evaluated by YSI Product Service Failure to follow this precaution can result in serious injury to the user If it is suspected that leakage into the main cavity of the case has occurred remove the batteries immediately and return the instrument to YSI Product Service for damage assessment CAUTION Under no circumstances should the user attempt to open the main case YSI Incorporated 65 650 MDS SECTION 14 WARRANTY AND SERVI CE INFORMATION All versions of the 650 are warranted for three years against defects in workmanship and materials when used for its intended purposes and maintained according to instructions Damage due to accidents misuse tampering or failure to perform prescribed maintenance is not covered Within the warranty period YSI will repair or replace at its sole discretion free of charge any product that YSI determines to be covered by this warranty To exercise this warranty write or call your local YSI representative or contact YSI Cu
89. south and west are designated as negative These criteria mean that the GPS coordinates of Yellow Springs Ohio USA are approximately 39 47 33 latitude and 83 54 13 longitude as read in EcoWatch but N 39 47 33 W 83 54 13 as displayed by the 650 SECTION 9 USING THE 650 BAROMETER 9 1 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The optional barometer operates on the strain gauge principle and is located on the internal PCB of the 650 To make certain that the barometer is sensing true atmospheric pressure under conditions of temperature and pressure changes the interior of the case is vented to the atmosphere with patches of material which are permeable to air but impermeable to water One of these patches is located in the rear section of the case and the other is attached to the battery lid The patch on the case rear is not accessible to the user but the one on the battery lid can be damaged by abuse Be certain to identify the location of the patch on the interior of the battery lid and take care not to puncture it with sharp objects or to peel it away from the plastic If you suspect that the venting patch on your battery lid has been damaged make certain that you do not expose the 650 to water either spraying or submersion Then contact YSI Customer Service as soon as possible for advice The 650 barometer reads true barometric pressure and therefore is unlikely to agree with values from your local weather service which are usually corr
90. stomer Service in Yellow Springs Ohio Send the product and proof of purchase transportation prepaid to the Authorized Service Center selected by YSI Repair or replacement will be made and the product returned transportation prepaid Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period or at least 90 days from date of repair or replacement LI MI TATION OF WARRANTY This Warranty does not apply to any YSI product damage or failure caused by i failure to install operate or use the product in accordance with YSI s written instructions ii abuse or misuse of the product iii failure to maintain the product in accordance with YSI s written instructions or standard industry procedure iv any improper repairs to the product v use by you of defective or improper components or parts in servicing or repairing the product or vi modification of the product in any way not expressly authorized by YSI THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE YSI s LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT AND THIS SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL YSI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY YSI Incor
91. tery lid completely er e Put the battery lid in a safe place so that it will be available for future use of C cells e Make certain that the gasket is properly installed on the rechargeable battery before installation 4 Screws e Insert the rechargeable battery pack assembly into the battery compartment of the 650 YSI Incorporated 12 650 MDS e Tighten the 4 captive screws securely and evenly using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver Do not overtighten 2 5 3 BATTERY CHARGING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK The 6117 rechargeable battery pack is charged via the MS 8 connector on the bottom of the instrument and thus the pack must be installed in the 650 for charging To perform the charging operation the user will need to locate the proper power supply 6114 for US Canada Japan or 6123 with proper power cord for all other countries and the 6116 charger adapter cable which were supplied with your rechargeable battery pack 6113 for US Canada Japan 6126 for Europe 6127 for China Australia As shown in Figure 4 above first attach the charger adapter cable to the 650 then insert the barrel connector of the power supply into the barrel of the adapter cable and finally plug the power supply into an appropriate AC power outlet The pack can be recharged with the 650 either on or off However if the instrument is on the progress of the charging operation can be viewed in the Status Bar see Section 2 10 below To ensure
92. tion the selection Store barometer will not be present Decide whether or not you want to store GPS and barometer information with your data file and activate deactivate the Store Lat and Long and Store Barometer selections appropriately Leaving these selections active will occupy memory in the 650 during logging and this factor may be a consideration if you have purchased a 650 with Low memory and you do not really require this information in your file Once these selections have been made highlight the Edit site list selection and press Enter to display the screen below Note that you can use the left right arrows to scroll between the Filename and Site name selections and that tips about the meaning of these terms are provided at the bottom of the display depending on the position of the cursor Edit site list Site list Filename Site name Edit site list Site list Filename Site name eA or to move a site a to insert a site to insert a site to delete a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same Tip Sitename will added to the filename as the previous site header of new files or Y to move a site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 07 11 2001 14 33 54 pe g N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 AE a 2 06 09 2000 08 53 48 En To make Site list entries for this application begin by highlighting the Filename position pressing Enter and inputting t
93. tions WEST and EAST but see note below The key for this Site list setup is that all data logged will be stored in a separate file for each location WEST and EAST which were designated as file names at the site BLUE LAKE NOTE CAREFULLY As described above for non site list files there is a limitation on appending data to existing files the parameter setup during subsequent logging runs MUST be exactly the same as for the first entry For example if you add a sonde parameter to the Report for the second logging run to a particular site you will not be able to append this data to the existing file Ifyou logged Barometer or GPS readings to the initial file you will be required to maintain the logging of these files on subsequent logging runs If your current parameter setup is different from the one used initially the Site Designation for that file will be grayed out in the Site list and will not be available until you adjust your parameter setup Ifyou try to log data to the grayed out file you will be shown a Parameter Mismatch screen similar to that shown in Section 5 3 2 for non site list files which will aid in diagnosing the differences in the parameter setup that is preventing the existing file from being appended with new data LOGGING OF DATA FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT SITES TO THE SAME FILE USE OF A MULTI SITE LIST The setup and use of Multi Site Designations will be provided in the following example which deals with a d
94. to free up memory The only way to regenerate the 650 memory is to delete ALL files present i e format the flash To proceed with the details of 650 File management turn the instrument on highlight the File entry in the 650 Main menu and press Enter to display the File commands as shown below 650 Main Menu 650 File Sonde run Directory Sonde menu Upload to PC View file Logging setup File memory System setup Delete all files N39 47 328 W83 54 131 740 3mmlig z N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 Le Em 06 04 2000 12 35 56 06 06 2000 17 35 09 GME YSI Incorporated 50 650 MDS 6 2 DIRECTORY Use the arrow keys to highlight the Directory selection in the 650 File menu and press Enter to display the list of files resident in the 650 memory Filename PROFILE1 dat DEPLOY1 dat Samples Bytes 179 9047 8 668 N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 07 12 2001 07 16 17 ALE sani Note that the size of the file is shown in two different ways 1 the number of samples logged data points of several parameters and 2 the total number of bytes of memory occupied by the file Highlight the top file PROFILE and press Enter to generate a display of the details of this file Press Escape and then highlight the second file DEPLOY 1 and press Enter to again display information about the file File details File PROFILE1 dat Site WEST LAKE ID Samples 383 Bytes 17496 First 08 21 2001 07 34 37 Last 08 2
95. to view and then select Proceed and press Enter to confirm your selection After data has appeared on the screen use the arrow keys to select the particular sensor data that you wish to view IMPORTANT The sonde Quick view file which is designed to show the last page of data of the last logged file when the sonde is interfaced to a PC is slightly different for the sonde 650 interface Making this selection will indeed show data from the last logged file but all data not just the last page will be displayed It is still possible however to quickly view the last few logged data points which may be important in checking a sonde s current performance in the field To rapidly move to the end of the file in either View file or Quick view file press and HOLD the down arrow to accelerate the transition to the final data points Then use the arrow keys to view the data of interest 4 3 8 Configuring and setting the sonde clock Utilize the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the System menu of the sonde Highlight the Date amp Time selection and press Enter Use the arrow keys to highlight the preferred date format and press Enter to confirm your selection Activate deactivate the 4 digit year selection as desired using the Enter key to toggle between choices Finally set the date and time by highlighting the entries and inputting new values from the keypad 4 3 9 Setting the sonde Autosleep configuration As explained in Section 2 of the 6 serie
96. ttended sample and then proceed with the setup for the monitoring study as described in detail in Section 2 of the 6 series manual Use the keypad to set the sample interval and input file and site names Then highlight Start logging and press Enter to begin the Unattended study in which data is logged directly to the sonde memory Finally disconnect the 650 and deploy the sonde 4 3 3 Uploading data from sondes to the 650 Use the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the sonde File menu and then choose either a Quick upload all data in the last file or Upload complete or partial data in any sonde file as described in detail in Section 2 of the 6 series manual After the proper selection is made press Enter and the file will be transferred automatically to the 650 memory with the 650 display indicating that an upload is in progress The uploading of data files from sondes to the 650 is demonstrated in greater detail in Section 7 below YSI Incorporated 29 650 MDS 4 3 4 Calibrating sonde sensors Use the 650 Sonde menu selection to access the sonde Calibrate menu Once the menu has been activated use the arrow keys to highlight a sensor for calibration and follow the instructions on the screen Use the keypad to enter numeric values associated with the calibration standards and press Enter to confirm your input View the data from each calibration standard in real time and then highlight the Calibrate selection in the upper frame When the output is
97. ude the 650 with hand strap and strain relief lanyard installed and the 655174 PC interface cable for use in data transfer to a PC and software updates from a PC Make certain that you have received these two items 650 itself and PC Interface Cable during the unpacking process The following optional accessories are offered for use with the 650 e 6113 Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit with 6116 charger adapter cable 6114 110 volt wall charger and 6117 battery pack included e 6126 Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit with 6116 charger adapter cable 6123 universal charger European power cable British power cable and 6117 battery pack included e 6127 Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit with 6116 charger adapter cable 6123 universal charger China Australia power cord and 6117 battery pack included 4654 Tripod 614 Ultra Clamp 5085 Hands Free Harness 5065 Form fitting Case 5081 Hard sided Case 6117 Extra Rechargeable Battery Pack 6115 GPS Cable for interface with user supplied GPS unit 616 Cigarette Lighter Charger If you have ordered any of these accessories with your 650 make certain during the unpacking process that you have received them 2 2 UNDERSTANDING THE 650 MEMORY The 650 is available with two memory options low and high The less expensive low memory option 650 01 and 650 03 is designed for users who typically use their 6 series sondes in sampling applications and store limited data to their logger The availa
98. will also be stored See Section 6 3 below for the transfer of this file to a computer for viewing and storage YSI Incorporated 24 650 MDS SECTION 4 SONDE MENU I NTERFACE 4 1 INTRODUCTION The Sonde menu selection in the 650 Main menu provides a terminal like interface simulating the connection of the sonde to a PC as described in detail in Section 2 of the 6 series manual Thus this item provides access to the entire menu structure of your 6 series sonde software so that you can perform custom setup in the same way that would be possible if the sonde were attached to a PC 650 Main Menu Sonde run Sonde menu File Logging setup System setup N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 06 01 2000 17 06 37 A From the 650 Main Menu select Sonde menu and press Enter A display similar depending on sonde type and sonde software version to that shown below will appear Calibrate File Status System Report Sensor Advanced N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 740 Annilg 05 31 2000 14 21 14 Mmm Sonde Icon Note that the icon in the lower right of the screen has changed from meter to sonde indicating that the menu shown originates in the 6 series sonde Note also that the 650 display has been designed to be very similar to that presented on a monitor when a 6 series sonde is attached to a PC as shown below Main 1 Run 5 System 2 Calibrate 6 Report 3 File 7 Sensor 4 Status 8 Advanced Select option 0 for previous me
99. wing display will appear The second display can be observed by scrolling to the bottom of the System setup entries with the down arrow YSI Incorporated 22 650 MDS System setupr System setup Version 1 07 06 21 2001 MPower sonde Date time Baud rate to sonde 9600 MPower sonde Shut off time minutes 0 Baud rate to sonde 9600 Comma radix Shut off time minutes 0 ID YSI 650 Licomma radix Circuit board SN 00006011 ID fF Myo 0 Barometer units Circuit board SN 00006011 Calibrate barometer N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 738 9mmig Oo N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 738 7mmhg cm a ke AL mn 07 12 2001 15 52 17 EJ 07 12 2001 15 53 30 YSI suggests that the user become familiar with the features provided in the list below prior to using the 650 in field applications Each item is described in some detail below 3 1 Software version The software version of your 650 is shown in the first line of the System setup menu As enhancements are introduced to the 650 you will be able to upgrade your 650 from the YSI web page This item will be used to track those upgrades and will be useful to YSI Customer Service personnel if you have questions about the function of the instrument 3 2 Date and time As described above in Section 2 8 activate this selection to set the date and time from the 650 keypad 3 3 Power sonde If this choice is active your 6 series sonde will be powered directly from the 650 batteries The choice MUST be act
100. wn at the right below Note that by using this tip two new sites have been easily added to the BLUELAKE Multi site list with no need to physically enter BLUELAKE as the Filename for each new site eeEdit sit list Pick a site then press e Site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST i BLUELAKE WEST 1 BLUELAKE BAST BLUELAKE EAST 2 NORTH SOUTH BLUELAKE SOUTH 4 PHA or GP to move a site Configure a to insert a site He to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the pravious site WN O 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 N0 0 000 E 0 0 000 737 1mm 07 11 2001 15 46 48 e 07 11 2001 15 47 39 mm Remember that when editing your Site list you will have no effect on the actual files which were previously logged to 650 memory nor on the data in the files See Section 6 below 5 4 650 LOGGING CANS AND CANTS The use of the 650 to facilitate the storage of data from YSI 6 series sondes has been described in some detail in the sections above Unfortunately the high levels of capability and flexibility of the 650 logging function might also be viewed as complexity which in turn can confuse some users about how to employ the 650 in their particular application This section is designed to help with any confusion that exists by listing what can be done with the 650 logging system and what can t be done 5 4 1
101. y Escape Key Cellular Phone Style Keypad MS 8 Connector Strain Relief Lanyard Note that the YSI 650 keypad consists of 20 keys as shown in the diagram above There are four function keys up ak ol and left arrow keys and an alpha numeric keypad The top left key that has a green circle and line LZA is the ON OFF a The top right key ag activates the display backlight The Escape key is labeled and is the Enter key YSI Incorporated 10 650 MDS 650 Back View Accessory Connections Barometer Vent Patch Battery Lid Battery Lid Screws Note that the back of the case contains the battery lid that is attached to the main case with four captive screws and has three fittings for attachment of the ultraclamp and tripod accessories In addition the battery lid has a hole that is covered with water impermeable patch for venting of the optional barometer CAUTION The barometer venting patch is resident on the inside of the battery lid Removal of or damage to this patch will result in water leakage into the battery compartment The short cord with loop lanyard which is attached to the bottom of the case is attached to the strain relief of the sonde cable Simply open the D ring pass the lanyard loop through the opening and then close the D ring 2 5 BATTERIES AND CHARGING The YSI 650 can be powered either with 4 alkaline C cells or a rechargeable NiMH battery pack With the C cell configuration the user will
102. y System 650 MDS is a powerful hand held microcomputer based instrument that allows the user to display sonde readings configure sondes store and recall data upload data from sondes and transfer data to computers for analysis and plotting Key features of the YSI 650 MDS e Completely waterproof case that is submersible to 1 m Meets IP 67 specification e Rugged design with high impact resistance e Large non volatile memory e Simple cellular phone style keypad Simple intuitive user interface e Choice of alkaline batteries or optional rechargeable battery pack e Fuel gauge display of battery capacity e User selectable backlight e Handstrap standard or hands free harness optional for user comfort e Optional barometer e Optional GPS interface e Compatibility with YSI EcoWatch for Windows data analysis software e User upgradeable software via the YSI Web page e CE and Australian C Tick Compliance Partnered with a YSI 6 Series sonde the 650 will allow the user to easily e Display real time readings from YSI 6 series sondes e Log real time sonde data to internal meter memory with custom site lists e Calibrate 6 series sondes e Set up 6 series sondes for deployment e Upload data from sondes for transfer to PC SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED This section is designed to quickly familiarize you with the hardware and software components of the YSI 650 and its accessories By the end of Section 2 you will have Unpacked
103. y highlighting them and pressing the Up or Down arrow key while holding down the Enter key or completely deleted by highlighting the entry and pressing the Left arrow key while holding down the Enter key as shown below YSI Incorporated 47 650 MDS Edit site list r o edit sita list Site list 1 Site list 5 1 Filename Site name ite Num Filename Site name site Num BLUBLAKE WEST BLUELAKE WEST BLUE LAKE BLUE LAKE ee or SF to move a site amp 2 or BSB to move a site B to insert a site SB to insert a site a to delete a site A to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same Tip Leave blank to use the same filenane as the previous site filename as the previous site 8 1 BLUELAKE EAST A BLUELAKE EAST 0 No C000 E 6 000 tete il N 0 0 000 E 0 6 000 737 07 24 2001 154155 a 07 11 2001 15 42 51 Finally the user should be aware of a timesaving tip that is displayed when the Filename entry is highlighted The tip allows much easier generation of Multi Site Designations where the Filename is identical for several files To copy the Filename from the previous file to a new entry below simply highlight the new Filename block press Enter and then enter site names and site numbers The site list will show these blanks in the Edit site list mode as shown on the left below but when the site list is accessed for logging studies the actual Filename will appear to avoid confusion This is sho
104. y low humidity conditions the user may experience problems with logger function If possible the user should relocate the sampling site away from these potential sources of interference In most cases symptoms will involve instrument shutdown or display lockup These problems can usually be overcome by either simply pressing the on off key to reactivate the meter display or by resetting the instrument by removal of battery power as described in Section 11 of this manual If symptoms persist after these actions consult YSI Customer Service for advice YSI Incorporated 20 650 MDS 2 10 UNDERSTANDI NG THE STATUS BAR The diagram below shows the various components of the Status Bar of your 650 Each item identified in the drawing is explained in detail below 650 Main Menu Sonde run Main Display Sonde menu File Status Bar Logging setup System setup Barometer Reading GPS Reading Battery Capacity Status 0 000 E 0 0 000 1 2000 17 06 37 Date and Time Menu Indicator 2 10 1 Date and Time This is the date and time for the clock in the 650 set by the user from the System setup menu as described above The date and time entries are updated in real time in the Status Bar 2 10 2 GPS Reading This value will be present only if a user supplied GPS unit with NMEA 0183 format is connected to the 650 by the optional YSI 6115 cable The setup of a GPS interface is described in more detail in Section 8 below Once properly connecte
105. yle interface for choosing the proper character As shown in the above diagram the 2 9 keys can also be used to input alpha characters Basically to activate a particular alpha numeric character the user must press the appropriate key repeatedly until the desired letter or number appears in the display For example to enter an M press the numeric 6 key once and release To enter an N press the numeric 6 key twice in rapid succession and then release Lower case letters are also available for input using this basic method The following chart shows the alpha numeric sequence available for each numeric key in the order they will appear as the key is pressed repeatedly YSI Incorporated 16 650 MDS desi 2 ABC2abc2 3 DEF3def3 4 GHI4ghi4 5 JKL5jki5 6 MNO6mno6 7 POQRS7pqrs7 8 TUVS8tuv8 9 WXYZ9wxyz9 0 0 CA Using this guide it can be seen that the character p will appear and remain in the display by pressing the 7 key six times in succession The other characters associated with this key P Q R S and 7 will appear during the repeated pressing of the numeric 7 key However only the p entry will be retained after the key is released after the six keystrokes After release of the numeric key for approximately 1second the cursor will automatically scroll to the right to prepare for the next alphanumeric input If you make a mistake in the entry simply return to the previ
106. ypad Highlight the Edit site list entry in the 650 Logging setup display and press Enter to show the following screen Edit site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST BLUELAKE 2 or to move a site to insert a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 7mmiig 07 11 2001 15 33 22 la Note that the keystrokes for editing the site list are shown in the bottom of the Main Display Thus to insert add a file above the present cursor position simply highlight the proper entry and press the Right arrow key while holding down the Enter key as shown in the following example Note that two sites were inserted in the initial site list using this method Edit site list edit site list Site list Filename Site name Site Num Filename Site name Site Num BLUELAKE WEST 1 1 0 LAKE 0 2 LAKE 0 p AR 2 or to move a site or to move a site to insert a site to insert a site to delete a site to delete a site Tip Leave blank to use the same Tip Leave blank to use the same filename as the previous site filename as the previous site N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 737 0mmig F N 0 0 000 E 0 0 000 736 8mmig a a I E E 07 11 2001 15 35 28 07 11 2001 15 38 32 The two inserted entries can be moved either up or down in the list b

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