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1. eer NENN re ey oy s i e n 5 a p i mm zT MAL v a Professional i 3 Pan ig hot USER MANUAL Item 605596 Rev A Drawing A605596 August 2007 2007 YSI Incorporated The YSI logo is a registered trademark of YSI Incorporated Teflon is a registered trademark of E I du Pont de Nemours and Company Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation CONTENTS rioris T i leynge relire alo FE l E au oc FFF A Manna Bd a e l a EI THYN FFR FFA ain i idian aTa Ei E Ra GRE S lo yn a PREN FHFFFFF RHYN RY RAF RUNE CRISE EDU IDEE seems SL BET EY EY 2 E E E E E E FN YF FFF 6 Manr Display FR _ yu NR HR PF TN PN FYN FD 8 hia a cn RT FFF FRYN 8 Alpha N meric BIN PI Y NEFYN FFYN NFED FI DIEI NEUE 9 vira n FRWNT ARWR FN FOTY 10 Ry Se RH P 10 Parameters Setup Display Auto Stable and Calibration 19 TAS Tn Tc 19 lb lc E8 ue DO HF I IA RH HYN 20 Setup DS NO Gau UY FF 20 Display Dissolved O O mu Ny y 22 Auto Stable Dissolved Oxy cetyn iode 25 Calibration Dissolved Oxygen eie ense eara 24
2. Status Prove Value mV Sensor Temperature An example of a GLP record Operation Performed is single point DO Calibration Calibrate DO96 Date MM DD YY Time 03 13 2007 23 03 05 Calibrator ID Tom Broggins Probe ID 00013A1B Comment 1 Rainy Comment 2 Bass Pond Cal Value 1 of 1 100 0096 Status Calibrated Sensor 18 159 uA Sensor Type Polarographic Membrane Type PE Yellow Salinity Mode Auto Calibration Constant 13 1 Barometric Pressure 29 98 mmHg Temperature 25 52 G 14 GLP Options Security The Security section of the GLP menu is a password protected area This area includes options to set a new password and to lock access to the calibration menu When first using the instrument you will be reguired to enter a password Use the shift on the alpha numeric screen to turn the letters into lower case and enter ysil23 This is the default password Protect Cal may be used to eliminate the possibility of anyone other than the Password holder from conducting calibrations Highlight Protect Cal and press enter to password protect the calibration menu Press enter again to allow all users to calibrate and deactivate this feature Set Password allows a user to set or reset the current security password Highlight Set Password and press enter Using the alpha numeric entry screen enter the new password The password can have up to 16 characters To disable password security make sure the
3. the keypad to confirm on The q key cannot be used to escape to the previous menu from D an alpha numeric entry screen Instead use the o key to go back to the previous menu when in alpha numeric entry screens SETUP SYSTEM Press System o to access any of the following menu items Date Time GLP Language English Radix Point Decimal Logging Single Auto Shutoff Off Backlight Manual Sw Version 0 60 0 Serial 20060203 0112 B Unit ID 07F100051 5 sS TE S 07 30 07 08 51 48 AM gt mm DATE TIME DatelTime Date Format HH DDITY Date 07 2487 Time Format 12 hour Time 07 57 45H The System menu will allow you to access the setup options of the instrument including Date Time GLP Language Radix Point Logging Auto Shutoff Backlight SW Software Version Serial and Unit ID Any item with brackets shows the current setting inside the brackets For instance in the example at the left Radix Point is currently set to Decimal The brackets will also give a quick visual clue as to what items can be changed Highlight Date Time from the System menu Press enter to select Date Format Highlight and press enter to open a sub menu for selecting the preferred date format YY MM DD MM DD YY DD MM YY or YY DD MM Date Highlight and press enter to use the numeric entry screen to set the correct date Time Format Highlight and press enter to open a
4. Fax Email Mail Internet 800 897 4151 US 1 937 767 7241 Globally Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 ET 1 937 767 9353 orders 1 937 767 1058 technical support environmental ysi com or proseries ysi com YSI Incorporated 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA www ysi com When placing an order please have the following available 1 YSI account number if available 2 Name and phone number 3 Purchase Order or Credit Card 4 Model Number or brief description 5 Billing and shipping addresses 6 Quantity SERVICE INFORMATION YSI has authorized service centers throughout the United States and Internationally For the nearest service center information please visit www ysi com and click Support or contact YSI Technical Support directly at 800 897 4151 When returning a product for service include the Product Return form with cleaning certification The form must be completely filled out for an YSI Service Center to accept the instrument for service The form may be downloaded from www ysi com by clicking on the Support tab then the Product Return Form button 79 Item 605596 Rev A Drawing A605596 August 2007 2007 YSI Incorporated
5. ISO Tr Y tendi dunes uu TA FAN ANNE NEN MYR 27 Display Baromiete Y A NAC YE 27 Calibration Barometer a FF 28 Ea aE a E 29 Setup GCC O sepson deen 29 Display e Conde iL NET NYTH rarer ner NF FFF 30 Auto Stable OB d A LC DG FU 31 Calibration Conductivity isinisisi 32 y mu EE td E EWE YY NF RAY EYN FF E ROWN HNN RYN NWN 35 si D EA EA a cm 35 Dipli eB cenni A 36 AO ADIO PH seene GENAU 36 ren enn ED a ES YFORY PRYFYN FFR TH FERF HYF FFR WR 37 OU a E GY O eee N 39 io a Bd WN E E c 40 Ibi OR Ponpa YE NT FFON 40 PAGO ADIOS OP NM NR FRY FFYRC HAY AW 41 Calibration L N NYFFRYN FFYN FFR TH FEN HWYR FFF AWR 42 Ammonium Nitrate Chloride epa tiere Gw Perez EE Und 43 Setup Ammonium Nitrate Chloride 43 Display Ammonium Nitrate Chloride 44 Auto Stable Ammonium Nitrate Chloride 44 Calibration Ammonium Nitrate Chloride 45 Taking Medsute CT LO Gen DF CHY Ge iv YRU FFO 49 Dissoked OD QC TR YU FCA REY EE ENAT 49 OPI M 49 PE OL i 50 Ammonium Nitrate and Chloride usus 50 Piles and Sie ME RWYF sume FYNY ERFYN RWY FFY EFFRO FRYN YR 51 Pile MEMOLY YD FEHEFIN 51 bir Agi 51 a AREE EEE EA AEE E E NF FFF YF 52 Delete DA a GR E GU ee 53 Usine th
6. Calibration Aborted in the message line 34 PH pH sensors can be used on cables 60510 X 6051020 X 6051030 X and 6051010 X These cables also accommodate ORP and ISE sensors ammonium nitrate or chloride If using a 605103 pH ORP combination sensor on a 1020 or 1030 cable you can report both pH and ORP However you need to set ISE1 as pH and ISE2 as ORP The 605103 pH ORP combination sensor is not recommended on a 6051010 cable Only pH will be able to be reported without ORP being reported SETUP PH Setup ISE1 Press Sensor o highlight Setup press enter I Enabled Highlight ISE1 or ISE2 press enter pH USA Enabled allows you to enable or disable the ISE function and choose which ISE sensor is installed Disable the option if a non pH cable is attached Highlight Enabled and press enter to activate or deactivate it If a sensor is Enabled that isnt connected to the instrument the display will show an unstable false reading next to the units Highlighting pH USA and pressing enter will allow you to select between USA auto buffer recognition 4 7 10 NIST auto buffer recognition 4 01 6 86 9 18 or a User Defined buffer set for calibration The selected option will be shown in the brackets 35 DISPLAY PH AUTO STABLE PH Auto Stable ISE1 Enabled Audio Enabled Sensitivity MES Press Sensor o highlight Display press enter Highlight ISE pH press enter Y
7. Calibration Aborted will display in the message line Actual Readings 97 7 DU s 242 B E Press ESC to abort 25 Calibrating in Air Saturation Percent DO 96 2 Point Calibration with Zero Solution Calibrate DO Place the sensor in a solution of zero DO Accept Calibration One method you can use to create a zero oxygen environment reguires you to dissolve p approximately 5 teaspoons of sodium sulfite Actual Readings Na SO into 500 mL tap water Mix the 36 3 D0 solution thoroughly It may take the solution 22376 15 minutes to be oxygen free Press ESC to abort Choose Zero by pressing Cal highlighting DO pressing enter highlighting Zero and pressing enter Wait for the temperature and DO values under Actual Readings to stabilize then press enter to Accept Calibration The screen will then prompt for a follow up second point calibration Highlight DO for the second calibration point and press enter to continue with the next point at full saturation Rinse the sensor of any zero oxygen solution using distilled deionized DI or tap water Follow the steps under DO One Point Calibration to complete the second point Calibrating in MG L or PPM as a Titration 1 Point Calibration Calibrate DO Place the sensor into an adequately stirred Calibration value 2 62 sample that has been titrated to determine DO Accept Calibration concentration Allow the sensor to stabilize Highlight Calibration valu
8. Do not press Cal if you wish to move on to Press ESC to abort L rn Y calibrate another point Continue in this fashion until the number of 07 05 07 11 24 09 AM mmm c l points is achieved up to six Once you ve achieved the desired number of cal points you must press Cal o to allow the instrument to update the offset and slope The instrument will not take these cal values into account until Cal has been pressed to confirm ORP ORP sensors can be used on cables 60510 X 6051020 X 6051030 X and 6051010 X These cables also accommodate pH ammonium nitrate or chloride sensors If using a 605103 pH ORP combination probe on a 6051020 or 6051030 cable you can report both pH and ORP However you need to set ISEI as pH and ISE2 as ORP The 605103 pH ORP combination sensor is not recommended on a 6051010 cable Only pH will be able to be reported without ORP being reported 39 SETUP ORP Setup ISE2 Press Sensor Q highlight Setup press enter I Enabled Highlight ISE1 or ISE2 press enter C pH USA Highlight Enabled and press enter to confirm that ISE1 or ISE2 will be enabled 04 30 07 21 06 20 mmm IMPORTANT If using a 6051010 X cable with a combination pH ORP combo sensor then ORP can not be enabled Only pH will be displayed You must use a separate pH and ORP sensor on 6051010 X cables if you want to report both pH and ORP If a sensor is Enabled that isnt connected to the instrum
9. For instance if DO and pH have Auto Stable and Hold All Readings enabled then the display will hold the readings once DO and pH have reached their Auto Stable settings at the same time 0449 07 10 42 28 Hold All Readings must be reactivated after each use You must press the Esc key to release the locked display in order to take subseguent readings 23 CALIBRATION DISSOLVED OXYGEN Calibrate Press Calibrate o Highlight DO and press Dn enter Conductivity ISE1 pH ISE2 Ll Barometer Restore Default Cal User ID 20060303 0025 B 05 21 07 20 46 54 mmr Calibrate DO Highlight the desired calibration method Tike DO DO mg L DO ppm or Zero and press enter to confirm YSI recommends calibrating DO in DO for both ease and accuracy 103 5 DO 9 01 Dot 05 21 07 205112 mn It is not necessary to calibrate in both and mg L or ppm Calibrating in will simultaneously calibrate mg L and ppm and vice versa 24 Calibrating in Air Saturation Percent DO 96 1 Point Calibration The supplied sensor storage container grey sleeve on a single port cable or screw on plastic cover on a dual port cable can be used for DO calibration purposes Moisten the sponge in the storage sleeve with a small amount of water and install it over the sensor The storage sleeve ensures venting to the atmosphere For dual port cables place a small amount of water 1 8 inch in the plastic storage cup a
10. hard sided 603069 Belt clip 74 Accessory Part Number 063517 Ultra clamp 063507 Tripod clamp 038213 Brush tube cleaner 601205 Grease o ring 603062 Cable management kit 605978 Weight sensor cable 4 9 oz y 063019 Weight sensor cable 24 oz 3 063020 Weight sensor cable 51 oz 6 603070 Shoulder strap 75 5580 Confidence Solution verifies pH ORP conductivity sensor performance 76 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer YSI Incorporated 1725 Brannum Lane PO Box 279 Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA Product Name Professional Series Water Quality Instruments Model Numbers Instrument Professional Plus 6050000 ProComm 605604 Accessory Cables 605107 605177 605108 605178 605109 605179 605780 60510 60520 60530 6051010 6051020 6051030 6052030 Sensors 605202 605203 605780 605101 605102 605103 605104 605105 605106 Conforms to the following Directives EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Harmonized Standards Supplementary EN55011 1998 A1 1999 Class B eguipment EN61000 4 2 ESD EN61000 4 3 RF radiated immunity EN61000 4 4 EFT EN61000 4 6 RF conducted immunity EN61000 4 8 50 Hz Radiated Susceptibility FCC Part 15 Subpart B Sections 15 107a amp 15 109a Class B This device complies with the reguirements Information of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and carries the CE mark accordingly All performa
11. 57 m 33 Results Questionable Cell Constant out of range Result out of range Value nf 3571 must be between 4 000 and 6 000 The calibration may produce inaccurate readings Calibrate Anyway Calibrating in Salinity You may receive a message indicating that the cell constant is out of range If this occurs you must choose whether to accept or decline the calibration We recommend ensuring the calibration solution is clean that you entered the correct calibration value if it was entered manually and that you have cleaned the sensor using the conductivity sensor cleaning brush before accepting the out of range value Place the sensor into the salinity calibration solution The solution must cover the holes for the conductivity sensor near the cable Ensure the entire conductivity sensor is submerged in the solution or you will get approximately half the expected value Calibrate Salinit SAL ppt SAL PSU Calibrate Salinity Calibration value Accept Calibration Actual Readings AL ppt 255 C Press ESC to abort Ready for 1st point 05 21 07 07 22 01 Choose the units in either SAL ppt or SAL PSU and press enter Highlight Accept Calibration to accept the actual reading or scroll to Calibration Value to manually enter the solution value If you enter Accept Calibration the message line will display Calibration Successful Press Esc to cancel the calibration and display
12. End will allow you to view data that was collected between two dates Simply highlight Begin and or End press enter and use the numeric entry screen to select the dates you wish to view View Log Data You can view collected information by cAll Sites gt cAll Folders selecting Show Data The data will have y date and time stamps You will likely have to KALTE AS DEL LUW scroll up and down or side to side to view the 13 14 2 20 8 740 6 106 5 data using the arrow keys 13 14 15 20 8 740 6 106 7 13 147 20 8 740 4 105 8 13 14 19 20 5 740 4 105 5 13 14 24 20 8 740 5 107 0 13 14 23 20 8 740 4 105 5 Max rows reached 05 02 07 03 36 45 Y STELST 000000000 Site List Press File o highlight Site List and press GROWOUT enter Enter new site names or edit existing sites with the alpha numeric entry screen 05 02 07 04 07 54 mem tr 52 FOLDER Press File o highlight Folder press enter Enter new folder names or edit existing folders just like with the site lists DELETE DATA Press File o highlight Delete Data and press enter Select the data you wish to delete USING THE COMMUNICATIONS SADDLE WARNING DO NOT connect the Communications Saddle to your PC before installing Data Manager The Communication Saddle drivers MUST be installed prior to connecting it to you PC The drivers will install automatically during the Data Manager installation The first time the saddle is connected to the PC y
13. Temp over range Case Temp under range pH over range pH under range ORP over range ORP under range Cl over range Cl under range NH4 over range NH4 under range NO3 over range NO3 under range DO over range DO under range Conductivity over range Conductivity under range Barometer over range Barometer under range 67 Error messages for the sensors typically indicate a need to properly clean the sensor First verify the sensor is properly setup in the Sensor menu then conduct the recommended cleaning and attempt to calibrate the sensor If this does not work it may indicate the useful life of the sensor has been reached and may need to be replaced You may also contact Technical Support to help determine the next step DISSOLVED OXYGEN The dissolved oxygen sensors will use Probe Current DO uA and Probe Slope uA as part of their GLP file records The following information indicates the acceptable values for each of these readings Polarographic DO at 25 C 10096 saturated air environment at 760 mmHg Probe Current 1 25 mil PE membrane Average 6 15 uA min 4 31 uA max 8 00 uA 2 0 mil PE membrane Average 3 38 uA min 2 37 uA max 4 40 uA 1 mil Teflon membrane Average 16 29 uA min 11 40 uA max 21 18 uA Probe Slope 1 25 mil PE membrane Average 16 26 96 sat uA min 12 51 uA max 23 23 uA 2 0 mil PE membrane Average 29 56 96 sat uA min 22 74 uA max 42 23 uA 1 mil Teflon membrane Average 6 14 96 s
14. a clean dry sensor being aligned with the bulkhead On the right the sensor has been pushed into the bulkhead and is being screwed into place Figure 3 The sensor s will install directly in the cable bulkhead Once installed the sensor guard will protect the sensor during sampling DO cap membrane not shown Sensor Guard Sensor Cable Bulkhead Figure 4 The dual sensor cable bulkheads will have sensors next to one another in ports 1 and 2 The sensors install the same way as the single sensor cable bulkheads Dual sensor bulkhead ports are numbered 1 and 2 Please refer to the following table to determine correct sensor installation into each port HN i aene part plug f using a 6051010 cable a sensor must be installed in port 1 for correct operation If you install a pH ORP combo sensor into a 6051010 cable ORP will not be measured It is not recommended to use a pH ORP combo sensor on a 6051010 cable Port 1 Options Port 2 Options 1020 dual cable ammonium Yo chloride Yd Emirate o Eo none portplug PO o If using a 1020 cable install a pH ORB pH ORB Ammonium Nitrate or Chloride sensor in port 1 and a DO sensor in port 2 4 If using a 605103 pH ORP combination probe on a 6051020 or 6051030 cable you can report both pH and ORP However it is recommended to set ISE1 as pH and ISE2 as ORP To connect a cable align the keys on the cable connector to the slots o
15. and pH have reached their Auto Stable settings at the same time Hold All Readings must be reactivated each time You must press the Esc key to release the locked display if all readings are held to continue sampling pH sensors can be pre calibrated before going into the field on a cable assembly and be used without initially recalibrating while in the field The sensor must remain on the cable that it was calibrated on and used with the same instrument used to calibrate it Calibration can also be accomplished in any order pH 7 buffer should be used regardless of how many calibration points you use but it does not have to be used first Calibrate D ISE1 pH ISE2 Cl Barometer Restore Default Cal User ID 20060303 0025 B 05 21 07 21 55 48 Press Calibrate Q Highlight ISE1 pH press enter The message line will show the instrument is Ready for the 1st point calibration value 37 Calibrate ISE1 pH Calibration value 7 01 Accept Calibration Actual Readings 7 61 pH h 5 mu 230 C Press ESC to abort 7 61 pH Ready for 1st point 05 21 07 21 59 09 E Calibrate ISE1 pH Calibration value 7 01 Accept Calibration Actual Readings 7 62 pH h3 0 mu 23 1 C Press CAL to end Press ESC to abort a Ready for 2nd point 05 21 07 22 04 15 mm The pH calibration allows up to a six point calibration Once the reading is stable highlight Accept Calibration
16. and press enter to accept the displayed Calibration value or highlight Calibration value and press enter to input a new Calibration value Once this value is accepted the message line will display Ready for 2nd Point and you can move to the next point if needed Press Cal to complete the calibration or press Esc to cancel the calibration The instrument has auto buffer recognition available so the Calibration value is likely to be accurate if the correct buffer set has been selected in the setup menu Place the sensor in the second solution and allow the reading to stabilize The message line shows the instrument is Ready for 2nd point calibration value Once the readings are stable and the instrument has determined the buffer value verify Accept Calibration is highlighted and press enter to confirm the second calibration point 38 Calibrate ISE1 pH After completing the second calibration Calibration value 7 01 point you must press Cal o to finalize the calibration if you only want a two point cal Pressing Cal allows the instrument to accept the calibration information and Accept Calibration Actual Readings adjust as needed based on those calibration 103 pH values The Actual Readings on this display 103 3 mV will NOT reflect the updated calibration 779 C information The values will not change until Cal has been pressed and Calibration Presa PAL to finish Successful is displayed in the message line
17. be enabled for ISE2 or ISE1 In this example NH4 is being chosen If a sensor is Enabled that isnt connected to the instrument the display will show an unstable false reading next to the units 43 DISPLAY AMMONIUM NITRATE CHLORIDE TELE 741 diu 97 1 pos 8 33 po 90 pH 05 02 07 02 33 59 Press Sensor o highlight Display press enter Highlight ISE2 NH4 press enter You will not be able to Display the sensor unless it is Enabled Press enter to enable NH4 N mg L and or NH4 mV The same steps would be followed to display nitrate and or chloride AUTO STABLE AMMONIUM NITRATE CHLORIDE Auto Stable ISE1 Enabled Audio Enabled Sensitivity 05 02 07 01 47 43 pr Auto Stable utilizes preset values to indicate when a reading is stable Press Sensor highlight Auto Stable and press enter Highlight Enabled and or Audio Enabled instrument will beep when the stability is achieved and press enter to confirm When Auto Stable is enabled AS will blink next to the parameter until it is stable Once the parameter is stable AS will stop blinking as shown on the left The Sensitivity can be decreased or increased Highlight Sensitivity and use the left or right arrow keys to slide the sensitivity bar The more sensitive you make it larger black bar the harder it is to achieve stability in a changing environment 44 The Auto Stable system works by examining the previous 5 rea
18. for Ammonium or Nitrate 10 mg l for Chloride into a clean dry or pre rinsed calibration cup to submerse the sensor Carefully immerse the sensor into the solution Allow at least 1 minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding Press Calibrate and select Ammonium Nitrate or Chloride to access the appropriate calibration choices The choices will depend ISE2 NH4 on how you have decided to setup the instrument The options may appear under arom ter ISE1 or ISE2 The message line will show Restore Default Cal the instrument is Ready for the 1st point User ID 20060303 0025 B calibration value 46 Highlight Accept Calibration to accept eee AOE the current Calibration value or highlight Calibration value to enter the numeric entry screen to manually change the reading and press enter If you enter Accept Calibration the message line will display Ready for 2nd Calibration value 1 0 Accept Calibration Salinity 0 00 SAL ppt Actual Readings Point and the instrument is ready for the 2 7 NI HI next point 13 4 mV 232 C Press Esc o to cancel the calibration and display Calibration Aborted in the Press ESC to abort message line The instrument has auto buffer recognition so it is highly likely that the m wi YN value shown under Calibration value will be Ready for 1st point correct 05 2107 22 35 54 m The auto buffer recognition feature may not be exact on a sensor cable an
19. is turned off If the USB power is disconnected and there are no batteries in the instrument the date and time will need to be reset upon subseguent power on NOTE On subsequent battery changes you will have approximately 2 1 2 minutes to make the battery change before the clock resets If the clock does reset the next time the instrument is powered on it will automatically bring up the Date Time menu in order to make the updates This is important especially if you intend to log data SETUP The Pro Plus instrument has several compatible field rugged cable sensor options each with temperature Cable number 60520 x DO temp 605780 for lab BOD Cable number 60530 x Conductivity temp Cable number 60510 x ISE temp Cable number 6051010 x ISE ISE temp Cable number 6051020 x ISE DO temp Cable number 6051030 x ISE conductivity temp Cable number 6052030 x DO conductivity temp All cables come in standard lengths of 1 4 10 20 and 30 meters 3 28 13 32 8 65 6 and 98 4 feet with options for special order lengths up to 100 meters 328 feet on the 60520 x cables Contact YSI or your local representative for additional information In addition there are several cable options with built in sensors for the measurement of pH and ORP that are not considered field rugged non replaceable sensors less rugged single junction sensors These cables are recommended for lab use or controlled conditions where a more rugged field cable is
20. or ms cm Specific conductance is a measure of the ability of a solution to conduct an electrical current using temperature as a reference Conductivity Salinity TOS Resistivity s aa Conductivity will show conductivity readings in uS cm or mS cm Conductivity is also the measure of the ability of a solution to conduct an electrical current However unlike specific conductance conductivity is a direct reading without any temperature compensation Salinity will show salinity readings in ppt 04 30 07 02 24 49 parts per thousand or PSU practical salinity units TDS will show total dissolved solids in mg L milligrams per liter g L grams per liter or kg L kilograms per liter Resistivity will show resistivity in ohm cm ohms per centimeter kohm cm kilo ohms per centimeter or mohm cm milliohms per centimeter 30 AUTO STABLE CONDUCTIVITY Auto Stable Conductivit Enabled Audio Enabled Sensitivity Auto Stable indicates when a reading is stable Press Sensor o highlight Auto Stable and press enter Highlight Enabled and or Audio Enabled instrument will beep when the stability is achieved and press enter to confirm When Auto Stable is enabled AS will blink next to the parameter until it is stable Once the parameter is stable AS will stop blinking The Sensitivity for Auto Stable can be decreased or increased Highlight Sensitivity and use the left or right arrow keys to
21. slide the sensitivity bar The more sensitive you make it larger black bar the harder it is to achieve stability in a changing environment The Auto Stable system works by examining the previous 5 readings computing the percent changed in the data and comparing that change against a threshold value The threshold value is determined by adjusting the Sensitivity bar Auto Stable DO Off Conductivity On ISE1 pH Off Hold All Readings 04 30 07 02 17 22 In addition to having the ability to indicate when a reading is stable you can also choose to Hold All Readings for as many parameters as you set for Auto Stable and choose to display For instance if conductivity and pH both have Auto Stable enabled and Hold All Readings is also enabled then the display will hold the readings once conductivity and pH have reached their Auto Stable settings at the same time Hold All Readings must be reactivated each time You must press the Esc key to release the locked display if all readings are held to continue sampling 31 CALIBRATION CONDUCTIVITY The 6051030 ISE conductivity cable has a specialized calibration container that resembles a large test tube This calibration chamber can be used to calibrate the conductivity sensor with the ISE sensors installed A ring stand should be used to support this chamber You must calibrate the conductivity sensor before using for the greatest accuracy and to meet stated s
22. 1 mg L standard 10 mg L for the chloride into a clean dry or pre rinsed calibration cup Carefully immerse the sensor into the solution Allow for temperature eguilibration If necessary highlight Calibration Value and press enter to manually enter the 3rd point value Once the readings are stable highlight Accept Calibration and press Enter to confirm Press Cal to complete the calibration or press Esc to cancel the calibration and display Calibration Aborted in the message line TAKING MEASUREMENTS Before taking measurements be sure the instrument has been calibrated to ensure the most accurate readings DISSOLVED OXYGEN To take readings place the sensor in the sample to be measured and give the sensor a guick shake to release any air bubbles Allow the temperature readings to stabilize Next stir the sensor in the sample to overcome the stirring dependence of the dissolved oxygen sensor You must provide at least 6 inches per second for PE membranes and 12 inches per second for Teflon membranes Once the values plateau and stabilize you may record the measurement store the data set The dissolved oxygen reading will drop over time if stirring is ceased If placing the DO sensor into a stream or fast flowing waters it is best to place it perpendicular to the flow and NOT facing into the flow If using the DO sensor in an aeration tank basin it is helpful to make sure bubbles do not burst on the membrane Unstable readings may
23. 1030 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for ISE Cond temp 6052030 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for DO Cond temp 605107 meter pH temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 605177 4 meter pH temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 605108 meter ORP temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 605178 4 meter ORP temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 605109 l meter pH ORP temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 605179 4 meter pH ORP temp single junction lab grade combo electrode 6051020 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for ISE DO temp All cables include temperature Cables with conductivity include sensor no need to order separate conductivity sensor Special order cables up to 100 meters are available with 60520 cables Not compatible with 6051010 X cables iiid Freshwater only xx a2 Accessory Part Number 603059 Flow cell standard 203 mL for two port sensors f 603077 Flow cell kit 1 or 2 port sensor includes 603059 flow cell for two port sensors with the 603078 adapter for one port sensors 603078 Flow cell adapter single port use with 603059 flow cell to accommodate one port sensors 603056 Flow cell mounting spike y y 73 Accessory Part Number 605604 Communications saddle kit 605515 Data Manager desktop software 603075 Carrying case soft sided 603074 Carrying case
24. ANAGER DESKTOP SOFTWARE Data Manager is provided with the purchase of a Professional Plus Instrument Data Manager is a powerful Windows based software that will allow you to easily manage logged data set up instruments and conduct real time studies Included is a detailed Help section to guide you through the program functions Data Manager needs to be installed on a PC before use Once the communications saddle is connected to an instrument and the PC the Data Manager software will recognize all attached units m cce mebuat Conguraten ymw wed Pie Deis Home i j Quick Links The above screen shot shows the home screen of Data Manager which allows you to select one of the following functions Retrieve Instrument Data Real Time Instrument Data Instrument Configuration or View Saved File Data 54 MANAGE LOGGED DATA Data that has been logged to the Professional Plus can easily be uploaded to the PC via the provided USB saddle You can upload sensor data GLP files site lists and instrument configuration files individually or all at once Once sensor data is uploaded to the PC you can graph and view tabular data by instrument date time site name and or folder name This allows you to configure the report according to your needs You can select to view all data from all instruments or select a certain date time range for only a few specific instruments there are multiple ways to view the data Once the report h
25. Ds as needed The character limit is 16 characters 11 Probe ID is stored with the calibration record and may be used to distinguish one sensor and cable assembly from another typically by serial number Highlight Include Probe ID and press enter to turn this function on and off There will be a check mark in the box when the function is enabled Highlight Probe ID and press enter to select a Probe ID from a list of previously entered Probe IDs Or highlight Add New and press enter to create a new Probe ID using the alpha numeric entry screen The Probe ID may also be selected during calibration The character limit is 16 characters User Defined Fields 1 and 2 are stored with the calibration record and may be used to enter other parameters pertinent to the user such as weather conditions elevation etc Highlight either Include User Field 1 or Include User Field 2 and press enter to turn this function on and off There will be a check mark in the box when the function is on Highlight User Field 1 or User Field 2 and press enter to select from a list of previously entered User Fields Or highlight Add New and press enter to create a new entry using the alpha numeric entry screen The character limit is 16 characters Re Cal Prompts Re Cal Prompt may be used to remind the DO 0 Days user to recalibrate a specific parameter To set Conductivity D Days a time interval for each parameter highlight the parameter and press enter to acces
26. IMPORTANT Be sure to 1 Use only the fine sanding discs provided and 2 Sand as mentioned in the above procedures Not adhering to either of these instructions can damage the electrodes If this procedure is unsuccessful as indicated by improper electrode performance contact YSI Technical Support or the Authorized dealer where you purchased the instrument Galvanic Sensors Model 605202 We recommend that the Sodium Chloride NaCl solution and the membrane at the tip of the dissolved oxygen sensor be changed at least once every 60 days during regular use In addition the NaCl solution and membrane should be changed if a bubbles are visible under the membrane b significant deposits of dried electrolyte are visible around the membrane and c if the sensor shows unstable readings or other sensor related symptoms The Pro Plus Galvanic dissolved oxygen sensor is continuously reducing oxygen even when the display of the instrument is not active This factor allows the sensor to be used with no warm up period as soon as the instrument is powered on instant on DO However because the sensor is on all the time some solid from the oxidation of the zinc anode will form in the electrolyte within 1 2 weeks of activation Small amounts of the solid will generally cause no performance problems but excessive amounts may result in jumpy dissolved oxygen readings The rate of solid formation is dependent on the type of membrane instal
27. a scale from 0 to 50 mg L 22 DO ppm will show DO readings in parts per million eguivalent to mg L on a scale from 0 to 50 ppm All units can be displayed simultaneously on the screen Highlight the desired unit s and press enter to select AUTO STABLE DISSOLVED OXYGEN Auto Stable DO Press Sensor o highlight Auto Stable and Enabled press enter Highlight DO and press enter Audio Enobled Auto Stable indicates when a reading is stable Sensitivity Highlight Enabled and or Audio Enabled instrument will beep when the stability is achieved and press enter to confirm When Auto Stable is enabled AS will blink next to the parameter until it is stable Once the parameter is stable AS will stop blinking The Sensitivity can be decreased or increased Highlight Sensitivity and use the left and right arrow keys to slide the bar The more sensitive you make it larger black bar the 04 49 07 10 16 55 harder it is to achieve stability in a changing environment Auto Stable The Auto Stable system works by examining DO Off the previous 5 readings computing the percent changed in the data and comparing that change against a threshold value The threshold value is determined by adjusting the Sensitivity bar ISE1 pH Off Hold All Readings In addition to having the ability to indicate when a reading is stable you can also choose to Hold All Readings for as many parameters as you set for Auto Stable
28. acklight Press to turn the instrument backlight on and off and to adjust the display contrast when pressed with the left or right arrow key Right Arrow Use to navigate right in alpha numeric entry screens Can be pressed simultaneously with Backlight button to increase display contrast Down Arrow Use to navigate through menus and to navigate down in alpha numeric entry screens Power Press to turn the instrument on Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off Help Press to receive hints amp tips during operation Enter Press to confirm selections including alpha numeric key selections Left Arrow Use to navigate left in alpha numeric entry screens Press to return to previous menu in all screens except alpha numeric entry Can be pressed simultaneously with Backlight button to increase display contrast Exit Escape Exits back to Run Screen When in alpha numeric entry screen escapes to previous menu Up Arrow Use to navigate through menus and to navigate up in alpha numeric entry screens be ageeav MAIN DISPLAY Press the Power key to turn the instrument on The instrument will briefly display the splash screen with the YSI logo then go directly to the main run mode screen The first time the instrument is powered up or if the instrument has had a battery change with batteries removed for more than 2 1 2 minutes you will need to set the date and time Follow the instructions under Setup System Date Time T
29. al allows the 103 3 mV instrument to accept the calibration 239 C information and adjust as needed based on those cal values The Actual Readings on Press CAL to finish this display will NOT reflect the updated calibration information The values will Press ESC to abort J r not change until Cal has been pressed and Peu EM x dere Calibration Successful displayed in the comin 07 05 07 11 24 09 AM AMMONIUM NH4 NITRATE NO3 AND CHLORIDE CL 3 POINT A 2 point calibration without chilling a third calibration solution is extremely accurate and is the preferred method If you must perform a 3 point calibration the following procedure requires one portion of the high concentration calibration solution and two portions of the low concentration calibration solutions The high concentration solution and one of the low concentration solutions should be at ambient temperature The other low concentration solution should be chilled to less than 10 C prior to calibration WARNING The 3rd point calibrant MUST BE CHILLED TO AT LEAST 5 C COOLER THAN THE 1ST CALIBRATION POINT otherwise the 1st point calibration will be OVERRIDDEN Ensure the chilled calibrant is AT LEAST 5 C COLDER than the temperature of the Ist calibration solution 48 Follow the procedure for a 2 point cal After the second calibration point is complete the message line with state Ready for 3rd point Place the proper amount of chilled
30. ap onto the sensor It is normal for a small amount of electrolyte to overflow Replace the sensor guard Screw Cap on moderately tight Polarographic Sensors Model 605203 We recommend that the KCI potassium chloride solution and the membrane at the tip of the dissolved oxygen sensor be changed at least once every 30 days during regular use In addition the KCl solution and membrane should be changed if a bubbles are visible under the membrane b significant deposits of dried electrolyte are visible around the membrane and c if the sensor shows unstable readings or other sensor related symptoms For subsequent membrane changes examine the gold cathode at the tip of the sensor and the silver anode along the shaft of the sensor If either the silver anode is black in color or the gold cathode is dull the sensor may need resurfaced using the fine sanding disks in the membrane kit The disks are provided in the membrane kit Do not sand electrode upon every membrane change as this is not routine maintenance In fact visually the anode may appear tarnished and operate just fine YSI recommends using the sanding disks after a membrane change if the sensor has difficulty stabilizing or calibrating 59 To resurface the sensor using the fine sanding disk follow the instructions below Gold Cathode For correct sensor operation the gold cathode must be textured properly It can become tarnished or plated with silver after ext
31. as been defined you will be able to print the graph and or export the table Data Manger takes information management one step further and allows you to delete specific points instead of entire files This allows you to clean up data that may have been collected erroneously for example when the sensor was out of the water If you can not delete data due to regulation and compliance purposes Data Manger has the solution While viewing logged data or real time data you have the ability to tag individual data points with comments In addition to sensor data you will be able to view GLP files site lists and configuration files that have been uploaded These can be printed and exported as well REAL TIME STUDIES Data Manager not only allows you to view logged sensor data but you will also have the ability to view real time sensor data on the PC You can configure the sample interval start end time and show up to 6 parameters at once in a graph and or table rh YI Pro Series Data Manager 00 9 Betivi Instrument Data Aea Tren lutrumwnt Data beraa Cenfoaramen ww Land Fi Data Home ouaa ET 18 15 30 Bae icky BYN Hk BAT Wiki SPT 4 15 45 La iiit Byr 15 25 58 WYT tis BWNW rth BANT iti ENWI Tl dT ENT 15 213 YTT 15 96 40 BAIT qtd The above screen shot shows real time study with DO pH and Temperature 55 CONFIGURE INSTRUMENTS Data Manager allows for easy and quick confi
32. at uA min 4 72 uA max 8 77 uA 68 RESTORE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION VALUES Occasionally the instrument may need to have the factory configuration default values restored In order to accomplish this press Calibrate and scroll to the bottom of the cal options Highlight Restore Default Cal and press enter Calibrate Once you ve chosen to Restore Default Cal Begin Calibration you will be presented with various parameter User ID 20060303 0025 B options to restore Restore Default Cal Simply choose the parameter to restore at 443 4 mmHG s point 9 3 pos 8 33 Do 94 pH SS IZX 05 03 07 22 12 46 mmm Y Restore Default Cal After you ve chosen the parameter to restore This will restore the default 7 will be asked to confirm the operation CFA Tc Simply highlight Yes and press enter You INNEN E will get a message that states Factory Cal Restored in the message line remove the curent user calibration parameters for this channel Confirm Operation 05 03 07 22 15 41 mmm Yr 69 Pe Default Configuration Value 70 ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS 6050000 Professional Plus Instrument 60510 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for ISE temp 60520 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for DO temp 60530 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for Cond temp 6051010 1 4 10 20 or 30 1 4 10 20 or 30 meter cable for ISE ISE temp 605
33. ctivity No special storage is reguired Sensors can be stored dry or wet as long as solutions in contact with conductivity electrodes are not corrosive for example chlorine bleach However it is recommended that the sensor be cleaned with the provided brush prior to and after long term storage Long term Storage Temperature 5 to 70 C 23 to 158 F Long term Storage Dissolved Oxygen Dissolved oxygen sensors Polarographic and Galvanic should always be stored long term in a dry state The suggested storage method is to remove the membrane cap and thoroughly rinse the sensor Once the sensor has been rinsed either blow it dry with compressed air or allow to air dry completely Use a clean dry new membrane cap to screw over the sensor to keep it dry and to protect the anode and cathode After storing the sensor for a long period of time it is necessary to condition the sensor by putting a new membrane with electrolyte solution in it on the sensor and turning the instrument on to allow the sensor sufficient time to stabilize Long term Storage Temperature 5 to 70 C 23 to 158 F 65 Long term Storage pH The key to pH sensor storage short or long term is to make certain that it does not dry out Sensors which have been allowed to dry out due to improper storage procedures may have been irreparably damaged by the dehydration and will reguire replacement You can try to rehydrate the sensor by soaking it preferably ov
34. d instrument combination that hasn t been used together or calibrated before The instrument is set up for a normal initial sensor value and if this value is not within a certain range the auto buffer feature may recognize it as another buffer value For example assume the instrument reads a value of 5 25 for the NO3 sensor For the auto buffer feature the system looks for the closest match among 1 10 100 and 1000 Since the middle point between the 1 and 10 is 5 5 the system will choose the auto buffer point as 1 buffer when in fact it may be 10 Just calibrate manually as stated above and once this is accomplished the system will be calibrated and the auto buffer feature will perform as expected After the first calibration point is complete proceed as instructed on the screen to continue Rinse the sensor in water and dab the sensor dry prior to the next step 47 Place the proper amount of 100 mg L standard 1000 mg L for chloride into a clean dry or pre rinsed calibration cup to submerse the sensor Carefully immerse the sensor end into the solution Allow at least 1 minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding Calibrate ISE1 pH Follow the same steps for the second point Calibration value 7 01 calibration as you did for the previous calibration point Accept Calibration Once completing the second calibration Actual Readings point you must press Cal o to finalize 143 pH the calibration Pressing C
35. d press Enter Then enter the interval as HH MM SS The time used between sample collections will appear when you choose the Start Logging option from the run screen Leaving the Continuous Mode box unchecked will allow you to log one sample at a time while in run mode Use Site List and Use Folder List allow you to use either one or both filing options when logging data to a file You will be able to choose from the available Sites and Folders when logging if these boxes are checked AUTO SHUTOFF Auto Shutoff powers the instrument off after a user specified time period Highlight Auto Shutoff and press enter Using the alpha numeric entry screen enter a value between 0 and 360 minutes To disable auto shutoff set the value to 0 zero I7 BACKLIGHT Backlight Backlight can be set to Automatic or C Automatic Manual GO Hanual Automatic turns the backlight on when you turn the instrument on and when you press any key Manual allows you to turn the backlight on or off with the backlight key 6 When in Automatic mode the instrument will turn the backlight off after 60 seconds without any keys being pressed If a key is pressed during that time the instrument will Msc es reset the 60 second interval The lighted 04 15 07 11 03 40 keypad will turn off after approximately 20 seconds If the instrument is set to Automatic the backlight will come on again after any key is pressed even after the timed shut off
36. dicate when a reading is stable you can also choose to Hold All Readings for as many parameters as you set for Auto Stable and choose to display For instance if DO and pH both have Auto Stable enabled and Hold All Readings is also enabled then the display will hold the readings once DO and pH have reached their Auto Stable settings at the same time Hold All Readings must be reactivated each time You must press the Esc key to release the locked display if all readings are held to continue sampling 41 CALIBRATION ORP ORP sensors can be pre calibrated before going into the field on a cable assembly and be used without initially recalibrating while in the field The sensor must remain on the cable that it was calibrated on and used with the same instrument used to calibrate it Barometer Restore Default Cal User ID 20060303 0025 B Calibrate ISE2 URP Calibration value 234 5 Accept Calibration Actual Readings 19 1 ORP mV 231 L Ready for 12t point 05 21 07 22 24 05 m Press Calibrate Q Highlight ISE2 ORP press enter Place the clean probe in a solution of known ORP and wait for the readings to stabilize Highlight Accept Calibration and press enter to accept the current Calibration value or highlight Calibration value and press enter to manually change the Calibration value After manually changing the Calibration value highlight Accept Calibration and press enter If using
37. dings computing the percent changed in the data and comparing that change against a threshold value The threshold value is determined by adjusting the Sensitivity bar Auto Stable DO On Conductivity Off ISE1 pH On Hold All Readings In addition to having the ability to indicate when a reading is stable you can also choose to Hold All Readings for as many parameters as you set for Auto Stable and choose to display For instance if DO and pH both have Auto Stable enabled and Hold All Readings is also enabled then the display will hold the readings once DO and pH have reached their Auto Stable settings at the same time Hold All Readings must be reactivated each time You must press the Esc key to release the locked display if all readings are held to continue sampling CALIBRATION AMMONIUM NITRATE CHLORIDE ISE sensors can be pre calibrated before going into the field on a cable assembly and be used without initially recalibrating while in the field The sensor must remain on the cable that it was calibrated on and used with the same instrument used to calibrate it The 6051030 ISE conductivity cable has a specialized calibration container that resembles a large test tube This calibration chamber can be used to calibrate the ISE sensors with the conductivity sensor A ring stand should be used to support this chamber The ISE sensors can be calibrated at 1 2 or 3 points A 2 point calibration without chi
38. e Communications saddle eiii sn eis NYD yn ON DYN FC WE O EMA 59 Data Manager Desktop Sof WEE sisti ta I FE CUD Ed FORCE OO in EEUNS 54 Ia p eee eco UN AFF 56 Care Maintenance and SOLAS occides badge ua 56 General VL CIN Ce HF adusta FFA UF MYR 56 SEDSOE CUB Obes PICO esp ue poo NN Yy Y YF NOU 58 SGS OL T 65 Troubles ODE HP RR Aw Y HYT RNA NAC HYR YA EE 67 Ia eo Ma REU Y Y RY FN RR FRENIN SR HN FFF TH FN RWY 67 Dissolved Oy ei Y CY WE FYR YNA 68 Restore Default Configuration Values eene 69 Accessories Part NUMIDETS au RR CRAI NS GWGU YR 71 De ar GC OR OEHR d SUPR IE Y YNYR NG 77 REGY nd 78 Contact Inifor niat OPE 1 THU HEFFER NAETH FFF YN RAE FFY YS 79 Ordering and Technical SUDDOELa e astemisbs Hist SE DIEI HERE 79 Service Informal OD lt a S Re STR a NAA CODODD DU 79 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK WARRANTY The YSI Professional Plus Instrument is warranted for three 3 years from date of purchase by the end user against defects in materials and workmanship exclusive of batteries and any damage caused by defective batteries Pro Plus field cables are warranted for two 2 years from date of purchase by the end user against defects in material and workmanship 6 months for non field rugged cables Pro Plus sensors pH ORP pH ORP combo Polarographic DO are warranted for one 1 year from date of pu
39. e and press enter to manually input the samples dissolved Actual Readings oxygen value Highlight Accept Calibration 62 DUI and press enter once the temperature and 229 C Dissolved Oxygen readings have stabilized After accepting the calibration the message Prese ESC to abort line will display Calibration Successful Press Esc to cancel the calibration and display Calibration Aborted in the message line 26 Calibrating in MG L or PPM as a Titration 2 Point Calibration with Zero Solution Place the sensor in a solution of zero DO Accept Calibration One method you can use to create a zero Actual Readings oxygen environment reguires you to dissolve approximately 1 gram of sodium sulfite 36 9 DU Na SO into 500 ml tap water Mix the 36 solution thoroughly It may take the solution 15 minutes to be oxygen free Press ESC to abort Choose Zero by pressing Cal highlighting DO pressing enter highlighting Zero and pressing enter Wait for the temperature and DO values under Actual Readings to stabilize then press enter to Accept Calibration The screen will then prompt for the second point calibration Highlight the desired calibration units mg L or ppm and press enter to continue with the next point in a known titrated value Rinse the sensor of any zero oxygen solution using distilled deionized DI or tap water Please follow the steps under One Point Calibration for the mg L or ppm for
40. e any debris The sensor may require soaking in the high standard chloride calibration solution to recover its performance SENSOR MAINTENANCE AMMONIUM AND NITRATE Typical working life for ammonium and nitrate sensors is approximately 3 6 months depending on usage storage and maintenance Proper storage and maintenance generally extends the sensors working life The ammonium and nitrate sensors are PVC membranes As always when handling a sensor care should be taken to avoid damaging the membrane After extensive use the membranes may become coated with a deposit or scoured with fine scratches which may cause a slow or reduced response low slope or unstable readings Deposits may be removed with a fine jet of deionized water or rinsing in alcohol followed by soaking in the high standard calibration solution Gently dab dry with a low lint laboratory tissue before taking measurements 64 SENSOR STORAGE SHORT TERM STORAGE For short term storage lt 30 days simply keep the transport cup with a small amount of water in it attached to the sensors to provide a 10096 saturated air environment No need to submerse the sensors LONG TERM STORAGE Long term Storage Temperature No special storage is reguired Sensors can be stored dry or wet as long as solutions in contact with the thermistor are not corrosive for example chlorine bleach Long term Storage Temperature 5 to 70 C 23 to 158 F Long term Storage Condu
41. e options USB connectivity large memory with extensive site list capabilities and a rugged rubber over molded case Reading the entire manual before use is recommended for an overall understanding of the instrument s features GETTING STARTED INITIAL INSPECTION Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories and inspect for damage Compare received parts with items on the packing list If any parts or materials are damaged contact YSI Customer Service at 800 897 4151 1 937 767 7241 or the authorized YSI distributor from whom the instrument was purchased BATTERY INSTALLATION This instrument requires 2 alkaline C cell batteries Battery life depends on parameters and usage Under normal conditions battery life is approximately 80 hours for continuous use at room temperature To install or replace the batteries 1 Turn the instrument over to view the battery cover on the back 2 Unscrew the four captive battery cover screws 3 Remove the battery cover and install the new batteries ensuring correct polarity alignment on the instrument or the removed cover Figure 1 4 Replace the battery cover on the back of the instrument and tighten the four screws Do NOT over tighten Figure 1 Pro Plus with battery cover removed Notice battery symbols indicating polarities l Batteries must be installed in the instrument even if powering the unit via the USB connection This will retain the correct date and time if the PC
42. ended use Never use chemicals or abrasives not recommended or supplied by YSI First dry the sensor tip completely with lens cleaning tissue Place one of the sanding discs face up in the palm of you hand Next with your free hand hold the sensor in a vertical position tip down Place the probe tip directly down on the sanding disc and twist it in a circular motion to sand the gold cathode The goal is to sand off any build up and to lightly scratch the cathode to provide a larger surface area for the O2 solution under the membrane Usually 3 to 4 twists of the sanding disc are sufficient to remove deposits and for the gold to appear to have a matte finish Rinse thoroughly and wipe the gold cathode with a wet paper towel before putting on a new membrane cap If the cathode remains tarnished contact YSI Technical Support or the Authorized dealer where you purchased the instrument Silver Anode After extended use a thick layer of Silver Chloride AgCl builds up on the silver anode reducing the sensitivity of the sensor The anode must be cleaned to remove this layer and restore proper performance The cleaning can be chemical or mechanical Chemical cleaning Remove the membrane cap and rinse the electrodes with deionized or distilled water Soak the sensing anode section of the sensor in a 1496 ammonium hydroxide solution for 2 to 3 minutes or a 396 solution may be used and soaked overnight for 8 12 hours most household ammonia cleaners a
43. ensor specifications Calibrate Press Calibrate Q Highlight Conductivity DO press enter Conductivity ISE1 pH IS E2 El Barometer Restore Default Cal User ID 20060303 0025 B 05 21 07 06 25 16 mmm Calibrate Conductivit Highlight the desired calibration method Sp Conductance Sp Conductance Conductivity or Salinity Conductivity and press enter to select YSI recommends Salinit calibrating conductivity in specific conductance for greater ease 05 21 07 07 06 04 m 22 Calibrating in Specific Sp Conductance or Conductivity Place the sensor into a fresh traceable conductivity calibration solution The solution must cover the holes for the conductivity sensor near the cable Ensure the entire conductivity sensor is submerged in the solution or you will get approximately half the expected value Choose the units in either SPC us cm C us cm or SPC ms cm C ms cm and press enter Calibrate Sp Conductance Ss ur oM Ri d Mariela accept 5 Calibration value actual reading or ds to Calibration Value Ac to enter the numeric entry screen to manually ccept Calibration change the reading and press enter Once you E enter Accept Calibration the message line Actual Readings will display Calibration Successful Press SPC4 Esc to cancel the calibration and display 25 5 C Calibration Aborted in the message line Press ESC to abort Ready for 1st point 05 21 07 07 13
44. ent the display will show an unstable false reading next to the units DISPLAY ORP ISE2 Displa Press Sensor o highlight Display press ORP mv enter Highlight ISE ORP press enter You will not be able to Display the sensor unless it is Enabled Press enter to enable ORP mV 40 AUTO STABLE ORP Auto Stable ISE1 Enabled Audio Enabled Sensitivity M 42 5 mmHG 97 0 pos 8 32 Do 998n a 05 02 07 01 47 43 Y Auto Stable indicates when a reading is stable Press Sensor o highlight Auto Stable and press enter Highlight Enabled and or Audio Enabled instrument will beep when the stability is achieved and press enter to confirm When Auto Stable is enabled AS will blink next to the parameter until it is stable Once the parameter is stable AS will stop blinking as shown on the left TheSensitivity can be decreased or increased Highlight Sensitivity and use the left or right arrow keys to slide the sensitivity bar The more sensitive you make it larger black bar the harder it is to achieve stability in a changing environment The Auto Stable system works by examining the previous 5 readings computing the percent changed in the data and comparing that change against a threshold value The threshold value is determined by adjusting the Sensitivity bar Auto Stable DO on Conductivity Off ISE1 pH On Hold All Readings In addition to having the ability to in
45. ernight in a potassium chloride solution or a commercial pH 4 buffer before attempting to calibrate To store remove the sensor from the cable and seal the vacant port with the provided plug Place the sensor in the storage vessel plastic boot or bottle which was in place on delivery The vessel should remain a saturated air environment The sensor only needs to be kept in moist air not submerged Make certain that the vessel is sealed to prevent evaporation Long term Storage Temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F It is important not to store the pH sensor in distilled or deionized water as the glass sensor may be damaged by exposure to this medium Long term Storage ORP To store remove the sensor from the cable and seal the vacant port with the provided plug Place the sensor in the storage vessel plastic boot or bottle which was in place on delivery The vessel should remain a saturated air environment The sensor only needs to be kept in moist air not submerged Make certain that the vessel is sealed to prevent evaporation Long term Storage Temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F Long term Storage Ammonium Nitrate and Chloride The key to ISE sensor storage short or long term is to make certain that it does not dry out Junctions which have been allowed to dry out due to improper storage procedures may have been irreparably damaged by the dehydration and will require replacement You can attempt to rehydrate the
46. graphic sensors are longer anode life longer warranty and no solid build up in the electrolyte Before installing either dissolved oxygen sensor the instrument must be configured for the sensor being installed Failure to do this may result in damage not covered under warranty IMPORTANT The instrument default setting is Galvanic Please change the Sensor Type to match the correct sensor The Galvanic sensor has a grey body and will be engraved with Pro 2002 The Polarographic sensor has a black body and will be engraved with Pro 2003 If you observe readings very close to 0 or extremely high readings i e 60096 your Sensor Type setting Polarographic or Galvanic may be set incorrectly and you should immediately ensure it matches the sensor installed on your instrument Membrane sets the type of membrane used on the DO sensor Highlight the correct membrane type installed on the sensor and press enter to confirm The DO sensor is supplied with membranes specific to the sensor type ordered and are color coded as described in the following tables Galvanic membrane kits 5912 mil Teflon Traditional membrane material 5913 Yellow 1 25 mil polyethylene Improved response time and less flow dependence than Teflon 5914 Blue 2 mil polyethylene Less flow dependence than 1 25 mil but somewhat slower response 21 Polarographic membrane kits 5906 1 mil Teflon Traditional membrane material 5908 Yellow 1 25 mil
47. guration of single or multiple instruments Once you have uploaded a site list or configuration file you can edit it as needed save it and download it to other instruments You no longer need to configure each instrument individually By using the same configuration file for all instruments you can rest assured that all instruments will have identical settings New site lists and configuration files can also be created in Data Manager These lists and files can be downloaded to one or multiple instruments Save time by creating these files on your PC and downloading them to the instrument as opposed to creating them on the instrument New instrument firmware can be updated via Data Manager There is no need to send the instrument back to the factory for upgrades and enhancements Minimum system requirements for Data Manager are a system with Windows 2000 with SP4 minimum or Windows XP with SP2 minimum 300 MHz or higher Pentium compatible CPU 128 MB of RAM or higher 80 MB or more of free hard disk space USB 2 0 and Microsoft NET HELP During use of the Professional Plus instrument press Question o from any screen to view help messages directly on the display All Help screens will be displayed in English regardless of the instruments language setting CARE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE This section describes the proper procedures for care maintenance and storage of the sensors The goal is to maximize their lifetime and mi
48. has turned off the backlight SW VERSION SOFTWARE VERSION SW Version shows the instruments software version SERIAL Serial shows the instruments serial number and allows you to match it with the number engraved on the back of the instruments case UNIT ID Unit ID is used to identify instruments in Data Manager It is also used to identify GLP files Site Lists Configuration Files and Data files transferred from the instrument to the PC The default User ID is the Instruments serial number To modify the User ID highlight User ID and press enter Select a User ID or select Add New to open a alpha numeric entry screen The character limit is 16 characters 18 PARAMETERS SETUP DISPLAY AUTO STABLE AND CALIBRATION The following section is separated by parameter and will discuss sensor setup display options auto stable features and calibration procedures for each parameter The sections are separated by parameter due to the versatility of the Pro Plus and its ability to measure all available parameters You may focus solely on the parameters of your choice TEMPERATURE Temperature Display C Mone te a G F UK 04 19 07 03 30 27 All probe cable assemblies have built in temperature Temperature calibration is not required nor is it available To set the units press Sensor and select Display Highlight Temp and press enter Highlightthe desired temperature units of F C or K and pre
49. he display at the left shows the run mode main display with temperature in r Run C barometer in mmHg DO in 96 and mg L Log Dne Sample and pH as the reported parameters The date time and battery level are indicated at the 2 3 9 C bottom of the screen The logging preference of Log One Sample at a time is indicated at 174 1 7 mmHg the top of the screen O7 6 DO 3 This screen also shows the message line towards the bottom of the display above the 9 4 Do date and time In this case it doesnt show a 2 message but messages will appear frequently to indicate successful calibrations set date e YN pH and time etc A USB symbol ae will show up on 07 24 07 08 09 15 AM e mmm d the bottom of the display when connected through USB with the communications saddle The instrument will display full battery power when it is receiving power through the USB connection D Contrast the contrast adjustment can be accomplished by pressing the backlight key and the left or right arrow key at the same time MENU LAYOUT Press Esc o at anytime in the menus to escape back to the Run screen The left arrow can be used to go back to the previous menu in all screens except alpha numeric entry screens You must use Esc to get out of the alpha numeric screens if you want to exit before finishing or without saving changes Functions that are enabled appear as a circle with a dot Disabled functions a
50. ion and display Calibration Aborted in the message line The barometer offset will change to account for the calibration 28 Laboratory barometer readings are usually true uncorrected values of air pressure and can be used as is for barometer calibration Weather service 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 is below True BP Corrected BP 2 5 Local Altitude in ft above sea level 100 CONDUCTIVITY Conductivity sensors are supplied on 60530 X 6051030 X and 6052030 X cables Conductivity sensors are built into the cables and are not replaceable SETUP CONDUCTIVITY Setup Conductivit Press Sensor Q highlight Setup press enter Enabled Highlight Conductivity press enter MR igh were Enabled allows you to enable or disable add conductivity Disable the option if a non TOS Constant 0 65 conductivity cable is connected to the 96 1 DO instrument Highlight Enabled and press enter to activate or deactivate conductivity 8 12 DOT 7 82 pH 55 4 pH m I I E 04 30 07 02 13 16 Y If a sensor is Enabled that isnt connected to the instrument the display will show an unstable false reading next to the units Temp Ref Temperature Reference is the reference temperature used for calculating temperature compensated Specific Conducta
51. ld 1 User Field 2 Aside from common and optional GLP parameters each sensor type may have a different list of additional parameter s saved to the GLP record A chemistry specific record is stored for each calibration point The chemistry specific values saved are Conductivity Calibration Value Temperature Compensation Coefficient C User selected Method Spec Cond Cond Salinity TDS Constant User selected Status Cell Constant Sensor Value Sensor Temperature Temperature Reference User selected DO Calibration Value Salinity Mode if Manual Mode includes entered value Method 96 mg L Sensor Type Polarographic Galvanic Status Membrane Type Teflon Black PE Yellow PE Blue Sensor Value uA Barometer Reading Sensor Temperature pH pH Slope mV pH Salinity Mode if Manual Mode include entered value Calibration Solution Value pH Slope 96 Sensor Value mV Status Sensor Temperature 13 ORP Calibration Solution Value Salinity Mode if Manual Mode include entered value Status Prove Value mV Sensor Temperature Ammonium Calibration Solution Value Salinity Mode if Manual Mode include entered value Status Sensor Value mV Sensor Temperature Chloride Calibration Solution Value Salinity Mode if Manual Mode include entered value Status Sensor Value mV Sensor Temperature Nitrate Calibration Solution Value Salinity Mode if Manual Mode include entered value
52. led The formation of solids based on membrane type typically form more rapidly with the 5912 1 mil Teflon less rapid with 5913 1 25 mil PE and least rapid with 5914 2 mil PE 61 The Galvanic DO sensor solution will appear milky white after use but will NOT affect the accuracy of the sensor unless there is excessive build up The color change is acceptable and normal as long as DO readings remain stable At the time the membrane cap is changed YSI recommends that you rinse the anode silver shaft of the sensor with purified water and wipe with a clean paper towel If white deposits are evident on the anode after cleaning YSI recommends that you remove this material by sanding the anode with the sandpaper disk enclosed in your membrane kit Follow Mechanical Cleaning under the Polarographic Silver Anode section IMPORTANT Be sure to 1 Use only the fine sanding discs provided and 2 Sand as mentioned in the above procedures Not adhering to either of these instructions can damage the electrodes WARNING DO NOT PERFORM THE POLAROGRAPHIC CHEMICAL CLEANING ON A GALVANIC SENSOR If this procedure is unsuccessful as indicated by improper electrode performance contact YSI Technical Support or the Authorized dealer where you purchased the instrument SENSOR MAINTENANCE CONDUCTIVITY The openings that allow fluid access to the conductivity electrodes should be cleaned regularly The small cleaning br
53. lling a third calibration solution is extremely accurate and is the preferred method Greatest accuracy is achieved if the actual samples to be measured are within 10 C of the calibration solutions 45 CALIBRATION TIP Exposure to the high ionic content of pH buffers can cause a significant but temporary drift in the ammonium nitrate and chloride ISE sensors Therefore when calibrating the pH sensor YSI recommends that you use one of the following methods to minimize errors in the subseguent readings e Calibrate pH first immersing all of the sensors in the pH buffers After calibrating pH place the sensors in 100 mg L nitrate or ammonium standard or 1000 mg L chloride standard and monitor the reading Usually the reading starts low and may take awhile to reach a stable value When it does proceed with the calibration e When calibrating pH remove ISE sensors from the cable bulkhead and plug the ports After pH calibration is complete replace the ISE sensors and proceed with their calibration with no stabilization delay AMMONIUM NH4 NITRATE NO3 AND CHLORIDE CL 2 POINT The calibration procedures for ammonium nitrate or chloride are similar to pH The only differences are the reagents for calibration Recommended values for calibration solutions and the order of calibration are as follows Ammonium nitrogen NH4 N mg L 100 mg L Nitrate nitrogen NO3 N Chloride C1 Place the proper amount of 1 mg L standard
54. n the instrument connector Push together firmly then twist the outer ring until it locks into place Figure 5 This connection is water proof Figure 5 Note the keyed connector The cable and instrument connectors can only be mated once the keyed sections are properly aligned When disconnected the sensor and cable sensor connectors are NOT water proof Do not submerge the cable without a sensor installed When disconnected the cable instrument connector and the connector on the instrument maintain an IP 67 rating SENSOR STORAGE The cable assembly is supplied with a sensor storage container or sleeve that attaches to the cable The container is used for short term storage less than 30 days Be sure to keep a small amount of moisture tap water in the container during storage This is done to maintain a 100 saturated air environment which is ideal for short term sensor storage see Care Maintenance and Storage for more detailed information The sensors should not be submersed The intent is to create a humid air storage environment KEYPAD System Opens System Menu from any screen Use to adjust system settings Sensor Opens Sensor Menu from any screen Use to enable sensors and display units Calibrate Opens Calibrate Menu from any screen Use to calibrate all parameters except temperature File Opens File Menu from any screen Use to view data and GLP files set up site and folder lists and delete data B
55. nation If contamination is evident clean the o ring and nearby plastic parts with lens cleaning tissue or eguivalent lint free cloth Alcohol can be used to clean the plastic parts but use only water and mild detergent on the o ring itself Also inspect the o rings for nicks and imperfections Using alcohol on o rings may cause a loss of elasticity and may promote cracking Do not use a sharp object to remove the o rings Damage to the o ring or the groove may result Before re installing the o rings make sure to use a clean workspace clean hands and avoid contact with anything that may leave fibers on the o ring or grooves Even a very small amount of contamination hair grit etc may cause a leak To re install the o rings Place a small amount of o ring grease between your thumb and index finger More grease is NOT BETTER Draw the o ring through the grease while pressing the fingers together to place a very light covering of grease to the o ring Place the o ring into its groove making sure that it does not twist or roll Use the previously grease coated finger to once again lightly go over the mating surface of the o ring a7 Do not over grease the o rings The excess grease may collect grit particles that can compromise the seal Excess grease can also cause the waterproofing capabilities of the o ring to diminish potentially causing leaks If excess grease is present remove it using a lens cloth or lint free cl
56. nce This will be the temperature all Specific Conductance values are compensated to Highlight Temp Ref and press enter Use the numeric entry screen to enter a new value between 15 00 and 25 00 C Highlight lt lt lt ENTER gt gt gt at the bottom of the screen and press Enter on the keypad to confirm 29 C Percent per Degree Celsius is the temperature coefficient used to calculate temperature compensated Specific Conductance The default is 1 9196 based on the use of KCI standards Highlight C and press enter Use the numeric entry screen to enter a new value between 0 and 4 Highlight lt lt lt ENTER gt gt gt at the bottom of the screen and press Enter on the keypad to confirm TDS Constant is a multiplier used to calculate total dissolved solids from conductivity The default is 0 65 Highlight TDS and press enter to change the TDS constant Use the numeric entry screen to enter a new value between 0 and 0 99 Highlight lt lt lt ENTER gt gt gt at the bottom of the screen and press Enter on the keypad to confirm DISPLAY CONDUCTIVITY Press Sensor Q highlight Display press enter Highlight Sp Conductance specific conductance Conductivity Salinity TDS or Resistivity press enter You are able to display as many of these parameters as you choose You will not be able to Display the sensor unless it is Enabled Conductivity Display Sp Conductance will show specific Sp Conductance conductance readings in us cm
57. nce met the continuous unmonitored operation criteria as follows 1 ESD IEC 61000 4 2 Performance Criterion B 2 EM IEC 61000 4 3 Performance Criterion A 3 Burst IEC 61000 4 4 Performance Criterion B 4 Surge IEC 61000 4 5 Performance Criterion B 5 Conducted RF IEC 61000 4 6 Performance Criterion A 6 Voltage Interrupts IEC 61000 4 11 Performance Criterion B Authorized EU Representative YSI Hydrodata Ltd Unit 8 Business Centre West Avenue 1 Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 2HB UK i RECYCLING YSI takes seriously the commitment to reducing our environmental footprint in our course of doing business Even though materials reduction is the ultimate goal we know there must be a concerted effort to responsibly deal with materials after they ve served a long productive life cycle YSI s recycling program ensures that old eguipment is processed in an environmentally friendly way reducing the amount of materials going to landfills e Printed Circuit Boards are sent to facilities that process and reclaim as much material for recycling as possible e Plastics enter a material recycling process and are not incinerated or sent to landfills e Batteries are removed and sent to specialist battery recyclers for dedicated metals When the time comes for you to recycle follow the easy steps as outlined at www ysi com recycle 78 CONTACT INFORMATION ORDERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Telephone
58. nd screw it on the probe cable assembly Disengage a thread or two to ensure atmospheric venting Make sure the DO and temperature sensors are not immersed in the water Ensure there are no water droplets on the membrane After checking the sensor for water droplets wait approximately 5 to 10 minutes for the storage container to become completely saturated and allow the sensor to stabilize Calibrate DO Highlight Barometer and Salinity and press Barometer 741 2 mmHg enter to adjust these values if needed The instrument will automatically use the value from the internal barometer and it shows this value in brackets In the example at the left this value is 741 2 mmHg The instrument will automatically compensate for salinity if a conductivity sensor is part of the cable assembly and it is Enabled in the sensor menu If not using a cable with a conductivity sensor enter the salinity value of the water you will be testing This value will also be shown in brackets If these values are acceptable there is no need to highlight and change them Accept Calibration Salinity 0 00 SAL ppt Calibrate DO Wait for the temperature and DO96 values Barometer 746 2 mmHG under Actual Readings to stabilize then Accept Calibration highlight Accept Calibration Press enter Salinity 0 00 SAL ppt to calibrate and the message line at the bottom of the screen will display Calibration Successful Press Esc to cancel the calibration and
59. ng tissue or cotton swab to remove all foreign material from the glass bulb and or platinum button Then use a moistened cotton swab to carefully remove any material that may be blocking the reference electrode junction of the sensor CAUTION When using a cotton swab be careful NOT to wedge the swab between the guard and the glass sensor If necessary remove cotton from the swab tip so that the cotton can reach all parts of the sensor tip without stress You can also use a pipe cleaner for this operation if more convenient If good pH and or ORP response is not restored perform the following additional procedure 1 Soak the sensor for 10 15 minutes in clean water containing a few drops of commercial dishwashing liquid 2 GENTLY clean the glass bulb and platinum button by rubbing with a cotton swab soaked in the cleaning solution 3 Rinse the sensor in clean water wipe with a cotton swab saturated with clean water and then rerinse with clean water If good pH and or ORP response is still not restored perform the following additional procedure 1 Soak the sensor for 30 60 minutes in one molar 1 M hydrochloric acid HCl This reagent can be purchased from most distributors Be sure to follow the safety instructions included with the acid 2 Rinse the sensor in clean water wipe with a cotton swab saturated with clean water not DI water and then rerinse with clean water To be certain that all traces of the acid are removed f
60. nimize down time associated with improper sensor usage GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE O RINGS The instrument utilizes o rings as seals to prevent water from entering the battery compartment and the sensor ports Following the recommended procedures will help keep your instrument functioning properly 56 If the o rings and sealing surfaces are not maintained properly it is possible that water can enter the battery compartment and or sensor ports of the instrument If water enters these areas it can severely damage the battery terminals or sensor ports causing loss of battery power false readings and corrosion to the sensors or battery terminals Therefore when the battery compartment lid is removed the o ring that provides the seal should be carefully inspected for contamination e g debris grit etc and cleaned if necessary The same inspection should be made of the o rings associated with the sensor connectors when they are removed If no dirt or damage to the o rings is evident then they should be lightly greased without removal from their groove However if there is any indication of damage the o ring should be replaced with an identical o ring At the time of o ring replacement the entire o ring assembly should be cleaned To remove the o rings Use a small flat bladed screwdriver or similar blunt tipped tool to remove the o ring from its groove Check the o ring and the groove for any excess grease or contami
61. not necessary These cables include Cable number 605107 l meter cable single junction pH sensor Cable number 605177 4 meter cable single junction pH sensor Cable number 605108 l meter cable single junction ORP sensor Cable number 605178 4 meter cable single junction ORP sensor Cable number 605109 l meter cable single junction pH ORP sensors Cable number 605179 4 meter cable single junction pH ORP sensors CONNECTING THE SENSOR AND CABLE Throughout the manual the term sensor refers to the removable portion or electrode sensing portion of the cable assembly For example the DO sensor or pH sensor is the part that can be removed and replaced with a new sensor The conductivity sensor is not removable but still refers to the sensing portion and will be referred to as a sensor First ensure both the sensor connector and sensor port on the cable are clean and dry To connect the sensor grasp the sensor with one hand and the sensor connection end of the cable bulkhead in the other Push the sensor into the connector on the cable until it is properly seated and only one o ring is visible Failure to properly seat the probe may result in damage Twist the sensor clockwise to engage threads and finger tighten Figure 2 Do not use a tool This connection is waterproof Please refer to the sensor installation sheet that comes with each sensor for detailed instructions Figure 2 The image on the left shows
62. occur You should be able to prevent this by pointing the sensor upwards so it s facing the sky and twist tying zip tying or rubber banding the bulkhead to the cable Essentially making a simple curve to the cable without bending or breaking the cable will allow you to lower the sensor into the aeration tank while the sensor points skyward and the bubbles are no longer bursting on the membrane surface CONDUCTIVITY The conductivity sensor will provide guick readings as long as the entire sensor is submerged and no air bubbles are trapped in the sensor area Simply shake the sensor to release air bubbles Submerge the sensor up to the strain relief on the cable to cover the sensors Occasional cleaning of the sensor may need done to increase the responsiveness Simply use the conductivity cleaning brush 49 PH ORP ORP and pH readings are typically guick and accurate It may take the sensors a little longer to stabilize if they become coated or fouled so maintain their cleanliness for better response times AMMONIUM NITRATE AND CHLORIDE These sensors may take a little longer to stabilize if the sensor tips are not clean If installed together always maintain the glass bulb on the pH sensor for more rapid sensor stabilization These sensors can only be used in freshwater The ammonium sensor reports values as NH4 however it is possible to convert NH4 values to ammonia NH3 and total nitrogen using ammonium pH and temperature Y
63. oth GENERAL MAINTENANCE SENSOR PORTS It is important that the entire sensor connector end be dry when installing removing or replacing This will prevent water from entering the port Once a sensor is removed examine the connector inside the port If any moisture is present use compressed air to completely dry the connector or place directly in front of a steady flow of fresh air If the connector is corroded return the cable to your dealer or directly to an YSI Repair Center 0 Remove sensors upside down facing the ground to help prevent water from entering the port upon removal SENSOR MAINTENANCE SENSOR MAINTENANCE DISSOLVED OXYGEN Membrane Cap Installation The DO sensor Polarographic and Galvanic is shipped with a dry protective red cap that will need to be removed before using Remove the protective cap and replace it with a new membrane cap following these instructions Remove the sensor guard to access the sensor tip Unscrew and remove any old membrane cap by holding the sensor when unscrewing the membrane cap and discard Thoroughly rinse the sensor tip with distilled or DI water Unscrew Cap 58 Fill a new membrane cap with O2 sensor solution that has been prepared according to the directions on the bottle Be very careful not to touch the membrane surface Lightly tap the side of the membrane cap to release bubbles that may be trapped Fill Membrane Cap with Solution Thread the membrane c
64. ou will not be able to Display the sensor unless it is Enabled Highlight pH and or pH mV press enter to enable one or both Auto Stable indicates when a reading is stable Press Sensor o highlight Auto Stable and press enter Highlight Enabled and or Audio Enabled instrument will beep when the stability is achieved and press enter to confirm When Auto Stable is enabled AS will blink next to the parameter until it is stable Once the parameter is stable AS will stop blinking as shown on the left The Sensitivity can be decreased or increased Highlight Sensitivity and use the left or right arrow keys to slide the sensitivity bar The more sensitive you make it larger black bar the harder it is to achieve stability in a changing environment The Auto Stable system works by examining the previous 5 readings computing the percent changed in the data and comparing that change against a threshold value The threshold value is determined by adjusting the Sensitivity bar 36 Auto Stable DO On Conductivity Off ISE1 pH On iv Hold All Readings 05 0207 01 50 20 E CALIBRATION PH In addition to having the ability to indicate when a reading is stable you can also choose to Hold All Readings for as many parameters as you set for Auto Stable and choose to display For instance if DO and pH both have Auto Stable enabled and Hold All Readings is also enabled then the display will hold the readings once DO
65. ou may have to walk through a couple of installation wizards For detailed instruction please refer to the Readme file located on the CD that was included with your instrument A PC will recognize the Communications Saddle saddle as an YSI water guality instrument with or without the handheld resting in the saddle To connect to a Pro Plus simply align the saddle to the oval section on top of the instrument and push it down to snap it in place Figure 6 Figure 6 Locate the oval alignment groove at the top of the instrument and inside the saddle Insert the saddle into this oval groove Press the saddle towards the back of the instrument until it snaps into place 53 Connect the USB cable to the top of the saddle and the PC Once Data Manager is launched the desktop program will recognize all saddles connected to the PC The instrument will be powered through the saddle and USB connection when connected to the PC However the instrument must still have batteries installed in order to keep the date and time correct when powering the PC off at night Make sure the instrument is turned off first then turn off the PC to keep the instrument from running all night on the batteries If you power it off and power off the PC the instrument will keep the correct date and time if it has batteries installed If batteries are not installed the instrument date and time will not remain correct and will need to be reset each morning DATA M
66. ou must know the temperature and pH to complete the calculation There are three primary steps to determine the ammonia and total nitrogen values 1 The equilibrium constant PK NH3 must first be determined pK NH3 2726 3 273 temp Co 0 0963 2 Determine the NH3 concentration NHA4 10 pH pK NH3 3 Determine total nitrogen TN NH4 NH3 50 FILES AND SITE LISTS FILE MEMORY To view the file memory press File o The Data Memory shows a percentage Data Memory 63 free indicating the amount of memory available i ape view Data If the file memory is near 096 files should be View GLP Site List Folder List Delete Data downloaded to a PC and or deleted to free up memory 05 0207 03 27 23 E VIEW FILES Press File o highlight Show Data press enter View Data Filter Site lt All Sites gt will allow you to view data Show Data from one particular site or all sites Simply Site lt All Sites gt highlight Site press enter and select the site you wish to view data from or select All Sites Folder lt All Folders Begin 0101 00 to view data from all sites End 054102007 Folder lt All Folders gt will allow you to view data from one particular folder or all folders Simply highlight Folder press enter and select the file you wish to view data from or select All Folders to view data from all folders 05 02 07 03 32 30 mmm Y 51 Begin and
67. polyethylene Improved response time and less flow dependence than Teflon 5909 Blue 2 mil polyethylene Less flow dependence than 1 25 mil but somewhat slower response Selecting a DO Membrane Membrane Type Flow Dependence After 4 Minutes Response Time 95 Local DO allows for localized DO measurements This sets the calibration value to 100 regardless of the altitude or barometric pressure Highlight Local DO and press enter to enable or disable this function Local DO is a method for the Pro Plus to actually factor in the barometric pressure on each measurement In essence even if the barometric pressure changes you wouldnt notice the difference with the DO readings in air saturated water or water saturated air Local DO is ideal for EU compliance LDS Last Digit Suppression rounds the DO value to the nearest tenth i e 8 27 mg L becomes 8 3 mg L Highlight LDS and press enter to enable highlight and press enter a second time to disable Some users don t want to read out to the hundredths place since the DO mg L accuracy spec is to the tenths place DISPLAY DISSOLVED OXYGEN DO Display I DD Press Sensor o highlight Display and DO mgiL press enter Highlight DO and press enter You will not be able to Display the sensor 00 ppm unless it is Enabled in the Setup f Od DO will show DO readings in a percent scale from 0 to 500 DO mg L will show DO readings in milligrams per liter equivalent to ppm on
68. ppear as a circle only O In addition some options appear as an empty box L or a box with a check mark MI ALPHA NUMERIC ENTRY Date Add Site Enter Date as Enter Site Name MH DDF Y 1234567390 WERTYUIUP ASDF JHJKL I ZXCVBNMHM SHIFT M SPACE ccc ENTER s253 42 2 pHmV The numeric screens will display numbers only shown on the left Alpha numeric screens will display numbers across the top and letters along the bottom rows shown on the right Letters appear as a common keyboard arrangement When an alpha or numeric character is reguired the screen will show the alpha numeric entry screen To select a character highlight it by using the arrows to move the highlight box over the desired selection Then press Enter on the keypad to confirm the selection After confirming the selection it will appear in the line at the top of the display For capital letters or lower case entry highlight SHIFT and press Enter on the keypad to change the characters from upper to lower case To delete the entire line of the current entry highlight and press Enter on the keypad The symbol functions as a backspace key in the alpha numeric entry screens by deleting one character at a time Use the SPACE function to add a space between characters When you have finished entering the correct information 16 character max highlight lt lt lt ENTER gt gt gt at the bottom of the screen and press Enter
69. rchase by the end user against defects in material and workmanship 6 months for ammonium nitrate chloride and Galvanic DO Pro Plus systems instrument cables amp sensors are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase by the end user against defects in material and workmanship when purchased by rental agencies for rental purposes 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 call your local YSI representative or contact YSI Customer Service in Yellow Springs Ohio at 1 937 767 7241 800 897 4151 or visit www YSI com Support tab for a Product Return Form 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 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY This Warranty does not apply to any YSI product damage or failure caused by l failure to install operate or use the product in accordance with YSI s written instructions 2 abuse or misuse of the product 3 failure to maintain the product in accordance with YSI s written instructions or standard industry procedure 4 anyimproper repairs to the product 5 use by
70. re is no check mark next to Protect Cal Contact YSI Technical Support at environmental ysi com or 1 937 767 7241 if you forget or misplace your password Once a password is set and the GLP security screen exited a password must be entered to make changes under GLP security Keep passwords in a safe place 15 LANGUAGE O English Spanish French German Italian Chinese Trd Chinese Sim Japanese Portuquese Norwegian E E E a a TI2407 08 11 00 AM e gt mmm RADIX POINT Radix Point Te Use Decimal 23 eb 742 4 wwe 04 15 07 11 02 51 Highlight Language Press Enter Highlight the desired language and press enter to confirm Languages include English Spanish French German Italian Chinese Ird Chinese Sim Japanese Portuguese and Norwegian Regardless of the language chosen the on screen Help function will still display in English Radix Point allows the user the option to choose between a comma or a decimal in numeric displays For example 1 00 becomes 1 00 when Use Comma is selected Highlight Use Decimal or Use Comma and press enter to make your selection 16 LOGGING Use Site List Iv Use Folder List Continuous Hode Interval 00 00 15 04 15 07 11 03 04 Highlight Logging and press enter Check the box for Continuous Mode if you want to log samples at a specific time interval To set the length of time between logged samples highlight Interval an
71. re typically around 396 Rinse heavily in cool tap water followed by a thorough rinsing with distilled or deionized water The anode should then be thoroughly wiped with a wet paper towel to remove the residual layer from the anode You can smell the tip of the sensor to help ensure all the ammonia has been rinsed off Trapping residual ammonia under the new membrane cap can guickly tarnish the electrode and or give false readings Chemical cleaning should be performed as infreguently as possible First attempt a membrane change and recalibrate If a new membrane does not resolve the problem then proceed with cleaning 60 Mechanical cleaning In order to sand the silver anode along the shaft of the sensor simply hold the sensor in a vertical position Place one of the sanding discs in your other hand and gently wrap it around the sensor and twist it a few times to lightly sand the anode the goal is to simply sand off any build up without scratching or removing layers of the anode itself Usually 3 to 4 twists of the sanding disc are sufficient to remove deposits However in extreme cases more sanding may be reguired to regenerate the original silver surface After completing the sanding procedure repeatedly rinse the electrode with clean water and wipe with lens cleaning tissue to remove any grit left by the sanding disk Thoroughly rinse the entire tip of the sensor with distilled or deionized water and install a new membrane
72. rom the sensor crevices soak the sensor in clean water for about an hour with occasional stirring 63 If biological contamination of the reference junction is suspected or if good response is not restored by the above procedures perform the following additional cleaning step 1 Soak the sensor for approximately 1 hour in a 1 1 dilution of commercially available chlorine bleach 2 Rinsethe sensor with clean water and then soak for at least 1 hour in clean water with occasional stirring to remove residual bleach from the junction If possible soak the sensor for a period of time longer than 1 hour in order to be certain that all traces of chlorine bleach are removed Then rerinse the sensor with clean water and retest 3 Dry the port and sensor connector with compressed air and apply a very thin coat of o ring lubricant to all o rings before reinstallation SENSOR MAINTENANCE CHLORIDE Typical working life for chloride sensors is approximately 3 6 months depending on usage storage and maintenance Proper storage and maintenance generally extends the sensors working life The chloride sensor is considered a pellet membrane ISE As always when handling sensors care should be taken to avoid damaging the membrane This sensor can be regenerated by washing with alcohol and or gently polishing with fine emery paper in a circular motion to remove any deposits or discoloration then thoroughly washing with deionized water to remov
73. s the ISET 0 Days numeric entry screen Enter a value in days ISE2 0 Days and press enter to confirm the reminder time To turn off the Re cal prompt set the reminder to zero 0 days this is the default Repeat for each parameter to completely disable the Re Cal prompt Calibrations are logged into a folder for later review as needed A single GLP folder is utilized to store all GLP information and is capable of storing 500 records Once the 0446 07 15 32 55 GLP file is full the instrument will begin to overwrite the oldest record with each new calibration record In order to keep all of your GLP records periodically download the GLP to Data Manager and export it to another program Otherwise the unit will overwrite the oldest record once the memory is full Also since Data Manager saves GLP files under the Unit ID you must periodically export and rename the GLP file on your PC or it will be overwritten each time you upload the GLP file from the instrument 12 Several common parameters are saved in the GLP record for each calibration including optional ones selected by the user Common parameters include date time stamp User ID and sensor type Optional user selectable parameters may include Probe ID and User Defined Fields I and 2 User Defined Fields are prompted for during the calibration process The following shows the common and optional parameter list Type of Calibration Date Time User ID Probe ID User Fie
74. sensor by soaking it preferably overnight in the high calibration solution equivalent to the sensor trying to be restored before attempting to calibrate The recommended storage of these sensors is in moist air and will have no significant detrimental effect on the life of the membrane Remove the sensor from the cable and seal the vacant port with the provided plug Place the sensor in the storage vessel plastic boot or bottle which was in place on delivery The vessel should remain a saturated air environment The sensor only needs to 66 be kept in moist air not submerged Make certain that the vessel is sealed to prevent evaporation Long term Storage Temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F TROUBLESHOOTING Illegal Value may appear during alpha numeric entry on the messageline This only appears if the values entered do not match the formatting This will also appear in GLP security area if the password is incorrect If you forget the GLP Security Password please contact YSI Tech Support at environmental ysi com 800 897 4151 or 1 937 767 7241 ERROR MESSAGES If readings for a certain parameter are over range you will see a series of and if the readings are under range you will see a series of plus the error indicate that a certain parameter can not be calculated due to one of the reguired parameters being out of range The following are potential error messages Sensor Temp over range Probe Temp under range Case
75. ss enter to confirm the selection There is also an option to not display temperature Parameters that require temperature readings will still be temperature compensated but temperature will not be displayed in run mode 19 DISSOLVED OXYGEN DO DO sensors can be used on 60520 X 6051020 X and 6052030 X cables The DO sensor Polarographic or Galvanic ships with a red cap to protect the sensor It is very important to put a new membrane with electrolyte solution on the sensor after removing the red cap Prepare the sensor solution according to the instructions on the bottle After mixing allow the solution to sit for 1 hour This will help prevent air bubbles from later developing under the membrane Ensure you are using the correct electrolyte solution for the correct sensor The Galvanic sensors utilize electrolyte with a light blue label and Polarographic sensors utilize electrolyte with a white label Use membrane kits 5912 5913 or 5914 for the Galvanic sensor and membrane kits 5906 5908 and 5909 for Polarographic sensors Remove and discard or save the red protective cap Thoroughly rinse the sensor tip with distilled or deionized water Fill the cap membrane 34 full of electrolyte solution then tap the cap with a finger to release any trapped air Be careful not to touch the membrane portion of the cap Thread the membrane cap onto the sensor moderately tight Do not use a tool Its typical for some of the electrolyte sol
76. submenu to select the preferred time format from 12 hour or 24 hour Time highlight and press enter to use the numeric entry screen to set the correct time 10 The date and time will need to be reset if a battery change takes longer than 2 1 2 minutes The Date Time menu will automatically appear upon power up and reguire you to set the date and time GLP Options 04 15 07 14 35 58 GLP Options User ID 20060703 0025 B Include Probe ID Probe ID cEnptys Include User Field 1 User Field 1 cEmpty gt Include User Field 2 User Field 2 lt Empty gt Re Cal Prompt The GLP or Good Laboratory Practice file saves detailed information about calibration performed on the instrument It also includes diagnostic information about the sensors Highlight GLP and press enter to modify the GLP settings Highlight Options and press enter to view the following GLP options The GLP Options menu will allow you to access User ID Probe ID User Defined Fields and Re Cal Prompt User ID is specific to the instrument User ID may be used to enter the identifier of the user calibrating the instrument To properly use this feature the user performing the calibration uses his or her identifier for example initials badge number etc as set in GLP options or a new user can be added during calibration Press enter to access the alpha numeric entry screen Using the alpha numeric entry screens enter I
77. the second point BAROMETER All Professional Plus instruments contain an internal barometer DISPLAY BAROMETER Press Sensor o highlight Display press enter Highlight Barometer press enter You will not be able to Display the sensor unless you select a unit of measurement The options are mmHg inHg mBar PSI kPa or Atm Only one unit can be displayed at a time Select None if you do not want to display a barometric pressure reading Whether or not you choose to display the barometer reading the barometric pressure can still be used for calibrating DO and for compensating for pressure changes if Local DO is enabled 27 CALIBRATION BAROMETER Calibrate D Conductivity ISE1 pH ISE2 Ll Barometer Restore Default Cal User ID 20060303 0025 B 05 21 07 06 37 42 mm Calibrate Barometer nn Calibrate Barometer Calibration value 725 7 Accept Calibration Actual Readings i25 1 mmHg 25 2 C Press ESC to abort 07 30 07 08 48 05 AM o gt mmm E The barometer in the instrument is calibrated at the factory If the barometer requires calibration press Calibrate Q Highlight Barometer and press enter Highlight the desired unit and press enter Highlight Calibration Value and press enter to manually enter the correct true barometric pressure Next highlight Accept Calibration and press enter The message line will display Calibration Successful Press Esc to cancel the calibrat
78. the YSI Zobell calibration solution the Pro Plus will automatically determine the calibration value However the calibration value should be verified against the chart on the side of the Zobell bottle After accepting the calibration the message line will display Calibration Successful Press Esc to cancel the calibration and display Calibration Aborted in the message line 42 AMMONIUM NITRATE CHLORIDE Ammonium Nitrate and Chloride sensors can be used on cables 60510 X 6051020 X 6051030 X and 6051010 X These cables also accommodate pH and ORP sensors so instrument setup is important WARNING Ammonium Nitrate and Chloride sensors should only be used at DEPTHS OF LESS THAN 55 FEET 17 METERS Use of the sensors at greater depths is likely to permanently damage the sensor membrane WARNING Ammonium Nitrate and Chloride sensors should only be used in FRESHWATER SETUP AMMONIUM NITRATE CHLORIDE Press Sensor o highlight Setup press enter Highlight ISE1 or ISE2 press enter If an ammonium nitrate or chloride sensor is set up with pH on the 6051010 cable then these sensors should be installed in port 2 and use the ISE2 designation while the pH sensor would use the ISEI designation Setup ISE2 M Enabled C pH USA C ORP C el 05 02 07 02 26 27 Y Highlight Enabled and press enter to confirm that ISE2 or ISE1 will be enabled Choose which parameter you want to
79. ush included in the Maintenance Kit is ideal for this purpose Dip the brush in clean water and insert it into each hole 10 12 times In the event that deposits have formed on the electrodes it may be necessary to use a mild detergent laboratory grade soap or bathroom foaming tile type cleaners with the brush Rinse thoroughly check the response and accuracy of the conductivity cell with a calibration standard If this procedure is unsuccessful as indicated by improper electrode performance contact YSI Technical Support or the Authorized dealer where you purchased the instrument SENSOR MAINTENANCE TEMPERATURE You must keep the temperature portion of the sensor free of build up Other than that the sensor requires no maintenance The conductivity cleaning brush can be used to scrub the temperature sensor if needed You can use a toothbrush to clean the sensor as well 62 SENSOR MAINTENANCE PH ORP AND COMBINATION PH ORP Typical sensor working life for pH and ORP sensors is approximately D 6 24 months depending on usage storage and maintenance Proper storage and maintenance generally extends the sensors working life Cleaning is required whenever deposits or contaminants appear on the glass and or platinum surfaces or when the response becomes slow The cleaning can be chemical or mechanical Removing the sensor from the cable may make cleaning easier Initially use clean water and a soft clean cloth lens cleani
80. ution to spill over It is best to allow the new cap to remain on a new sensor overnight before trying to calibrate SETUP DISSOLVED OXYGEN Setup DO Press Sensor o Highlight Setup press Enabled enter Highlight DO press enter uM ALLE Enabled allows you to enable or disable the Membrane 1 29 PE Yellow DO function Disable DO if a non DO cable Local DO is connected to the instrument Highlight LDS Enabled and press enter to activate or deactivate dissolved oxygen 04 19 07 02 48 21 20 If a sensor is Enabled that isnt connected to the instrument the display will show an unstable false reading next to the units Sensor Type sets the kind of sensor being used Polarographic or Galvanic Highlight Sensor Type and press enter Highlight the correct sensor type installed on the instrument and press enter to confirm Galvanic sensors provide for an instant on probe without the need for warm up time but this affects the life of the sensor Polarographic sensors last longer but require a 10 15 minute warm up time before use or calibration Intermsofphysicalconfiguration membrane materials and general performance YSI Galvanic dissolved oxygen sensors are exactly like the membrane covered Clark type Polarographic sensors which YSI pioneered and has sold for 40 years The advantage of using Galvanic sensors is convenience as there is no warm up period required for calibration or field use The three advantages of Polaro
81. you of defective or improper components or parts in servicing or repairing the product 6 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 CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY The warranty period for the non field rugged cables 605107 605177 605108 605178 605109 605179 is listed as 6 months However the true working life of these sensors may be 3 6 months depending on storage and usage in solutions other than clean agueous samples The warranty for the ammonium nitrate and chloride sensors 605104 605105 605106 is listed as 6 months However the true working life of these sensors may be 3 6 months depending on storage usage in solutions other than clean agueous samples ii INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the YSI Professional Plus Pro Plus one of seven new instruments from the YSI Professional Series product family The YSI Professional Plus features a waterproof IP 67 case backlit display and keypad user selectable cabl

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