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1.2. Time Method Data Control Extract Begin Date Time 10 15 2009 15 35 51 5 r End Date Time lt RE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat a a 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 uu 12 13 14 Bis 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 EE Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM Frow 2 3 Test State Scans Name Tnn a pae 1 8 Wacant 0 Time Method Data Control Extract Begin Date Time 10 15 2009 15 51 End Date Time 10 15 2009 16 35 51 W Scan Interval Scan Interval Days 0 Hours Minute pee ee aj feces Hours Minutes Seconds fraction o fl 5 A ogee ne L L LS E mo 1071572009 Figure 3 38 Figure 3 39 Generally the Scan Interval is the period of time between measurements during a test The function of the Scan Interval may be modified by selecting one of various Scan Methods see section 3 5 2 Measurements may be taken at regular intervals provided that the Scan Method is set to Linear and the interval is less than the time between the start and end times of the test For example if a test were configured to start on January 1st at 0 0 0 and end on January 15 at 0 0 0 then the longest permitted interval between measurements would be
3. Live or Table tabs live recording ends The table will mark this break in data collection display another event line when live data acquisition resumes Figure 3 19 In Data Scout Mobile which has very limited data main memory resource this logging function could consume all memory if you leave it running unattended for long periods of time Select the Test or Parameter tab to suspend such memory usage or use Stop or Exit to conserve battery power as well Transducer About Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM1 Fr 2 3 O Model SN 452 608441 COMI Fma 23 43 48 35 14 88606 FT 13 44 34 14 89198 22 80 2 74 13 48 29 14 88860 hh mm ss PSIA C 43 48 24 14 88740 22 883 2 7 13 44 32 5tartlive A52 608441 hh mm ss PSIA C Y 13 43 29 StopLlive cquire 13 48 17 14 88801 13 43 26 14 29321 13 48 12 14 8899 43 01 14 89416 13 48 06 14 849087 42 55 14 89307 13 48 01 14 832054 42 50 14 89450 13 47 55 14 88904 42 345 14 89341 13 47 50 14 8901 42 30 14 89315 22 783 2 7 147 14 38832 3 E PSIA C 747 14 4902 14 83525 view View r view Wien l Figure 3 18 Figure 3 19 3 3 1 SAVE DATA TABLE Clicking the Save button along the bottom of the Table tab opens a standard Windows Save As window Data Scout automatically generates a file name beginning with the Level Scout s model number and seria
4. box However if you select Other you may input the correct milliamp hours listed for the battery to receive accurate battery capacity readings Click the Change Battery button Figure 3 27 to access the Change Batteries window Figure 3 28 Select the battery type and click OK to save the change to the battery then confirm by clicking OK again in the warning window Warning Due to the inherent explosion risks of lithium batteries when exposed to water YSI does not recommend using lithium batteries in the Level Scout Change Battery Figure 3 27 E Change Batteries Current transducer battery type shown below Select type you just installed if different Capacity in m hr Date of Last Change Figure 3 28 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 19 3 4 4 MEMORY OPTIONS ERASE TESTS Click the Memory Options Erase Tests button Figure 3 29 to open the Change Memory Options window Figure 3 30 This window displays how much free memory is available This window also allows you to select between Wrap or No Wrap memory options No Wrap When memory is used up the Level Scout stops measuring and logging data Any active test will turn off Wrap When memory is used up the Level Scout begins to write the newest data over the oldest data The Level Scout can store up to 288 288 pressure scans if using the low memory Level Scout or up to 393 120 pressure scans if using the high memory Level
5. Frw 2 3 Test State Scans Mame 3 E Vacant 0 Time Method Data Control Extract Scan Data Level Sensor Temperature Voltage Figure 3 43 The Control tab allows the user to start end or modify a test To start a test select the desired test in the upper left of the window and check Enable Test Selected Above Figure 3 44 To end a test click the End Currently Active Test button Figure 3 45 The Currently Active Test is listed directly above this button Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM1 Fris 2 3 Test State Scans Mame Vacant 0 i R Enable Test Selected Above Vacate Test Selected Above Currently Active Test NONE Alarms and Broadcasts Figure 3 44 End Currently Active Test Figure 3 45 Click the Alarms and Broadcasts button Figure 3 46 for quick access to the Alarms and Broadcasts screen detailed in Section 3 4 2 YSI Incorporated Figure 3 46 Data Scout Alarme and Broadcasts 26 To clear a specific test setup select the desired Done Test at the top of the screen and check the Vacate Test Selected Above box Figure 3 47 This action will immediately produce a confirmation box allowing you to either clear test information or retain it for further use Figure 3 48 Click Yes to clear the information Be sure to extract the test data before performing t
6. YSI is committed to reducing the environmental footprint in the 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 equipment 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 battery recyclers for dedicated metals When the time comes for you to recycle follow the easy steps outlined at www ysi com BATTERY DISPOSAL The Level Scout is powered by alkaline batteries which the user must remove and dispose of when the batteries no longer power the instrument Disposal requirements vary by country and region and users are expected to understand and follow the battery disposal requirements for their specific locale YSI Incorporated Data Scout 31 4 3 ACCESSORIES Model 770 Communication Cable non submersible Provides RS 485 Model 771 RS 485 to RS 232 converter Connects to 779 and 710 720 730 and 740 cables Model 772 RS 485 to SDI 12 converter Connects to 779 with gender changer Connects to 710 720 730 and 740 cables For SDI 12 communica
7. Method Figure 3 49 YSI Incorporated EF Data Scout Live Table Parameters Tests kModel SH 452 608441 COM Frow 2 3 Test State Scans Mame Done g 200 Time Method Data Control Extract i Extract Test Selected Above Extract Active Test 9 Pick from List of Done Tests Estimated Time to Completion 00 00 07 Scans 1 100 wtr ac Extracting 200 SETE of Done Test E Figure 3 50 Data Scout 27 Data Scout e Data File Written to Storage J C Program Files S1 IncorporatediData Scoutidati Asz 6008441_Test _09 10 16_10 49 50 054 Figure 3 51 SECTION 3 5 5 1 EXTRACT ABOVE TEST Extract Test Selected Above allows you to simply download the test currently listed under Test To extract this test select the appropriate checkbox and then click on Extract Test Figure 3 52 55 Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM Fme 2 3 TestH State Scans Name 8 Done 200 Time Method Data Control Extract Extract Test Selected Above O Extract Active Test 9 Pick from List of Done Tests Test 1 3422 Scans Test 5 7ST est 2 Scans Test 6 2 Scans Test 12 Scans ExtractTest_ ViewTests C Change Units Scans File Figure 3 52 SECTION 3 5 5 2 EXTRACT ACTIVE TEST Extract Active Test allows you to download the active test listed To extract this test
8. allows a limited number of programs to be displayed on the Start Menu You may need to remove an existing item from the Start menu by clearing the check box beside its name Once this has occurred you may place a check in the box beside Data Scout Mobile and click OK Connect the Level Scout to the handheld device and configure it via Data Scout Mobile 2 2 CONNECTING THE LEVEL SCOUT TO A COMPUTER Connect the Level Scout to the computer using the field cable and 778 all in one adapter or using the 770 communications cable and RS 485 RS 232 converter as illustrated in figure 2 1 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 6 Note For SDI 12 communication the Level Scout s baud rate must be set to 1200 via Data Scout Advanced software Be sure to use the Transducer gt Exit command when exiting Data Scout to retain the Level Scout communication setup dl 232 to USB ie All in one Adapter RS485 to RS232 770 RS485 A Field Suspension Cable Mm VENTED ABSOLUTE 5 o y a a Figure 2 1 YSI Incorporated Data Scout The following procedure explains how to connect the filed cable to a Level Scout Inspect the two o rings on the open battery end of the transducer to ensure they are clean and not damaged Remove the battery insulator strip from the Level Scout Look inside the cable end of the connectors to view how the two sections mate together The two keys in the transducer and cable are two different sizes This
9. cursor directly to the right of the About menu item and click the hidden menu that highlights blue Figure 3 20 Re Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parametl t Tests ModelSN 452608441 COMI Fmw 23 14 86673 14 86363 14 86650 14 86729 14 86685 14_86708 22 640 2 7 PSIA C T 86623 6500 86575 86784 86643 view 2 Click No in the first menu Figure 3 21 Data Scout Log all diagnostic Events Ge Figure 3 21 3 Click No in the Make Files Compatible with Playback menu Figure 3 22 Data Scout Make Files Compatible with Playback Figure 3 22 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 16 4 Enter the directory of the exe file for the spreadsheet application you wish to use For example if you wish to use Microsoft Excel you would not enter excel exe Instead you would enter something similar to C Program Files Microsoft OfficelOfficel21EXCEL EXE Figure 3 23 Check your computer s directory to find the exact file path Enter Full Path of EXE File to View Files Enter Install Path of Favornte Viewing 4op Below Enter for Playback plot or for EditPad then OK Click OF to save application path Click Cancel to use Notepad C Program Files Microsoft Office Officel 2 EXCEL EXE Figure 3 23 3 3 3 CLEAR DATA TABLE Click the Clear button to wipe all live data that
10. every measurement if the water level changes 0 5 feet between the 5 minute intervals Therefore Delta is set to 0 2 PSI pressure is selected and the Default Scans is set to 12 Note the units for Delta Pressure are always in PSI and the units for Delta Temperature are always in degrees centigrade Any pressure or temperature change value between 0 0 and 999 9 may be specified in the Delta text box E Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN WS2 03343 COM Fris 2 3 Test State Scans Name 4 Wacant 0 Time Method Data Control Extract Delta a Press pel Temp degC Default Scans Figure 3 42 YSI Incorporated Data Scout Zo 3 5 3 DATA TEST TAB The Data tab allows selection of the parameters to be logged Figure 3 43 The available parameters are Level the current level measurement in the configured units Sensor Temperature the temperature of the level sensor itself and Voltage the current battery voltage Level Scouts with 4 MB of memory incorporate one additional measurement a high precision temperature sensor located on the circuit board If the attached transducer is identified as a 4 MB version by the model number models AS4 AT4 VS4 and VT4 an additional check box will become available to enable logging of this parameter 3 5 4 CONTROL TEST TAB Data Scout Transducer About ay Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM
11. has been collected since you entered Data Scout After you click Clear click OK to confirm the memory wipe 3 4 PARAMETERS TAB Clicking the Parameters tab displays the Level Scout s model number serial number firmware version and the current date and time Next to the date and time a value under deviation is listed This is the Level Scout s time deviation away from the PC s current data and time For example 00 00 01 would indicate that the Level Scout s time is 1 second behind the PC s clock Perfect synchronization is not easy to obtain and a synchronization within plus or minus 1 second is adequate All live level and temperature data acquisition is ceased when the Parameters tab is selected 3 4 1 CHANGE TRANSDUCER DATE AND TIME The Level Scout has an internal calendar clock That clock must be synchronized to the desired time standard so that recorded data can be accurately time stamped The transducer internal clock may be adjusted to an absolute date and time or may be synced with the device running Data Scout The display below the Change Date Time button shows the current transducer date and time on the left and the differential between the device clock and the transducer in Hours Minutes Seconds to the right Clicking on the Change Date Time button opens the Change Date Time window which allows the user to adjust the Level Scout s internal clock Figure 3 24 Click the Set Date Time to Specific Value r
12. is important to note to ensure proper alignment figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Insert the transducer housing into the cable retaining nut Hold the transducer assembly in one hand and the cable in the other near the retaining nut figure 2 3 Figure 2 3 While applying slight pressure push the two parts together and slowly rotate the transducer assembly until the keys align When the keys align the housing will slip into the retaining nut assembly an additional one inch and the transducer will no longer rotate while the user is holding the cable Now that the keys are aligned and seated grasp the transducer in one hand and the retaining nut in the other While applying slight pressure push the two parts together and screw the retaining nut onto the transducer housing Continue threading the parts together until they are fully mated leaving no visible gap where the retaining nut meets the transducer housing The field cable incorporates an innovative vent filter that provides lifetime moisture protection for vented Level Scouts A GORE TEX like plug prevents water droplets from entering the filter while allowing air to pass freely to the internal silica gel desiccant The 316 SS housed filter also provides surge protection and utilizes a compact electrical connector The 778 adapter provides connection from the field cable to a modem PDA or computer and includes built in conversion to RS 232 and USB as well as a DC input con
13. or replace at its sole discretion free of charge any product that YSI determines to be covered by this warranty To exercise this warranty write or call your local YSI representative or contact YSI Customer Service in Yellow Springs Ohio at 1 937 767 7241 800 897 4151 US 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 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 any improper repairs to the product 5 use by 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 EXCL
14. reviewed by changing the test Number control in the upper left side of the window This number and the optional Test Name will identify the test being modified or reviewed From this page it is possible to modify and create test configurations for the attached transducer Between the test State and Scans number of scans completed thus far in a test is a small Refresh button the pointer is hovering over the Refresh button in Figure 3 36 Click this button to refresh information about the test s State and number of Scans This button turns red while the test information is updating Tests can exist in one of five possible conditions in Data Scout Vacant not configured or empty Idle partially configure in transducer but no Begin Time entered Pending waiting for the initial start time to elapse Active in the process of logging data or Done test is complete A test is Done when it reaches the set End Time it is manually stopped by the user the Level Scout s memory is full and No Wrap is selected or a Pending test s Begin Time is reached You can configure any Vacant test You can extract logged data from any Done or Active test You can vacate a Done test after extracting the data in order to reconfigure it for a new study Re Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 608441 COM1 Frw 2 3 Test State Scars Mame f E Active 1 fi araroa E Time Method Data C
15. select the appropriate checkbox and then click on Extract Test Figure 3 53 Data Scout oda SH ASZ 608441 COM cm od 23 TestH State Scans Mame ine Method Data Control Extract Extract Test Selected Above Extract Active Test 9 Pick from List of Done Tests Extract Test View Tests Extracted E SS Files Saved Figure 3 53 SECTION 3 5 5 3 PICK DONE TEST Checking the Pick from List of Done Tests box displays all tests currently completed and stored on the Level Scout Click on a test you wish to download and then press Extract Test Figure 3 54 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 28 ER Data Scout Transducer About Model SM 452 608441 COM Frow 2 3 Test State Scans Mame 8 Doe 200 Time Method Data Control Extract C Extract Test Selected Above C Extract Active Test 9 Pick from List of Done Tests pate Scans Test 5 Sl Test 2 Scans Test f le Scans O Change bisitsScans File Figure 3 54 SECTION 3 5 5 4 CHANGE UNITS SCANS AND FILES Checking the Change Units Scans File box along the bottom of the window provides the user with a little more control over the download process After checking this box and then click Extract Test you will have the option to change the exported measurement units Figure 3 55 For example if you logged data in PSI you can export in FtH20 using this feature ae Select Level Units Feet of H20 Configure TOC Ps
16. 14 days 23 hours 59 minutes and 59 9 seconds This interval would produce a test data file containing two measurements one at the start date and time and one just 0 1 seconds prior to the end date and time The values for this parameter may be changed using the keyboard or via the AV control to the right of each entry field Figure 3 40 shows a 15 minute interval being defined for test nine Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SH 452 608441 COM Frew 2 3 Test State Scans Name E 95 8 Vacant G 0o Time Method Data Control Extract Begin Date Time 10 15 2009 15 46 59 End Date Time 10 15 2009 16 46 59 1 A Scan Interval Days O i Hours Minutes Seconds fraction ESE Seeker pl dl zx 0 a l l R Figure 3 40 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 24 3 5 2 METHOD TEST TAB There are four possible Scan Methods available The selected method utilizes the Scan Interval that set in the Time tab Each Scan Method interprets this interval in a unique way Data Scout Transducer About a AAA Live Table Parameters Tests ModelSN 452 608441 COM1 Frm 2 3 Test State Scans Mame 3 Vacant 0 Method Data Time Control Extract Scan Method MEE e Figure 3 41 Linear This results in logging data at a constant interval scan interval for the en
17. 9 Here the user may select one of the included measurement units or insert a scale factor that will convert PSI to the desired units Note the A or V displayed after the unit labels on the Level Units Label button indicate an Absolute or Vented level respectively Users may configure transducers to output data in any unit required for the intended application Some of the more common units of measurement are incorporated in this program and in the transducer as configuration options Occasionally an installation will require units of measurement other than those included by default so provisions are included to allow entry of custom conversion YSI Incorporated Data Scout 12 factors Figure 3 10 After selecting the desired units of measure click OK to confirm You can select Cancel to return to the Live tab without saving any changes Some groundwater installations record the distance from ground surface or some other reference point to the surface of the water This is commonly called a TOC or Top of Casing measurement because the reference point for the measurement is typically at the top of the well casing The transducer may be easily configured for a TOC measurement by checking the Configure TOC check box Figure 3 11 The Span Value will be automatically configured based on the units selected via the radio buttons on the left of the window After accepting this adjustment a new offset value can be entered
18. Scout Checking Clear Memory Erase All Tests and pressing OK will delete all stored data and clear all 16 test configurations The Level Scout can store up tol6 discrete test configurations You may vacate a test configuration from the Test tab to clear the configuration in order to set up a new test configuration Vacating a test configuration does not delete that test s data from the transducer s memory Important If there is any relevant data stored within the transducer it should be extracted prior to performing a Clear Memory operation Erasure is permanent once it has been initiated Memory Uptons Erase Tests Figure 3 29 Be Change Memory Options E kemo i Available 2037 de bytes Choose Menor Exhausted Option Clear Memory Erase All Tests lt a Figure 3 30 3 4 5 CHANGE TRANSDUCER ADDRESS Click the Change Address button Figure 3 31 to enter the Change Address window Figure 3 32 This function changes the Level s Scouts SDI 12 address Addresses can be single characters within the range of 0 9 a z and A Z After selecting a new address click OK to save Data Scout will automatically change its configuration to maintain connectivity The Level Scout transducers are addressable and if there are more than one transducer attached to a single serial port then unique addresses are required in order to communicate to all of the transducers This requirement is especially important when multip
19. USIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL YSI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY 4 2 CONTACT INFORMATION ORDERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Telephone 800 897 4151 USA 1 937 767 7241 Globally Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 ET Fax 1 937 767 9353 orders 1 937 767 1058 technical support Email environmental ysi com Mail YSI Incorporated 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA Website www ysi com YSI Incorporated Data Scout 30 When placing an order please have the following available 1 YSI account number if available Name and phone number Purchase Order or Credit Card number Model Number or brief description Billing and shipping addresses 2 3 4 5 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 1 937 767 7241 When returning a product for service include the Product Return form with cleaning certification The form must be completely filled out for a YSI Service Center to accept the instrument for service The form may be downloaded from www ysi com by clicking on the Support 4 3 RECYCLING
20. YSI INCORPORATED DATA SCOUT Software for the Level Scout OPERATIONS MANUAL MESE DA BERR aa pa meee sa MAMA Ine CONTENTS 0 Productintioducuoncesceceaicaoccoasaoacos aora hun anne 4 ElData Scoutand Data Scout Mobile PEU rata nanea NEEN AEEA EA AEEA 4 1 2 Datasscoutand Data Scout Mobile Hardware R 4 2 asalta ton an E AT a cit eat thet A AN E N AA N E E E A E E EEA 5 A E uO e O aa A E ee ene ee ee 5 Z LL instalime Data Sco Ono AT Ceiro oiire A A AAA 5 2A22 Installing Data scout Molle Onto a Hond PO iii NORO 5 22 Gomnecting the Level Scout ToT COn UTT tata E EEEE AE EE EEA 6 30 Operatino Lata Scout aiid Data Scout Mobile dro ANENA 9 3 1 Launching Starting Selecting Stopping and EXitiNg AA A aiaiai eaii 9 oE oa o E E E EE E E EEE E E E eer ee 9 3 Sarine Discover Trans ducer Metelo dia lali tintadas 10 Io SeleCliNne ron Multiple TransduUce iS asada dad diles 11 LA StOP PIS Forsen Trans US A A AA AAA Ai 11 o o ON 11 St NEN N A AE E E adan 12 ONE aia Bod OS 12 A A O 12 929 Chance empeorar EET E E E E E E A E E E E 13 LL ZEO ENVE LOr S E ERE O E eee an eee T TT T EAE EINS 13 ILS NIEWOLA AVe A ec aan cree acme aera a een hee eee eee a eats 14 o A aa 15 a di Te ne eer Tt rt ee ee eet ee ee eT nT et 15 DB De A a AAA NO 16 o e lcd Data Table sidad ee eT eee er Cer E 17 RP T RS 17 241 hase ransduccr Date and T Me iii 17 DAD Con tHeure alatrms and Broad CaS US ratte ttt Uli ii tics 18 YSI Incorporated Data Scout O
21. adio button to input the desired date and time Click the radio button next to Sync Date Time with Host PC to adjust the date and time to match the computer Click OK to confirm the update sh Change Date Time Sync Date Time with Host PC Set Date Time to Specific Value Figure 3 24 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 17 3 4 2 CONFIGURE ALARMS AND BROADCASTS Click the Alarms and Broadcast button Figure 3 25 to access the Alarms and Broadcasts window Figure 3 26 Alarm and broadcast features are available for configuration An alarm is simply an indication that some pre determined measurement boundary has been exceeded An Alarm Limit is configured as a high and low level band within which all readings are expected to fall If a measurement value falls outside of the defined band then the alarm condition is met and the alarm action is initiated Alarms and Broadcasts Figure 3 25 Alarms and Broadcasts Enable Alarm Checking Alarm Scan Interval Days D Hours Minutes Seconds Fraction 0 Al a o ra ir de Hi arming Level 0 Lo Waring Level 0 Lo Alarm Level 0 Broadcast Alarm Logs Broadcast Normal Logs Figure 3 26 To enable the Alarm and Broadcast function check the Enable Alarm Checking box at the top of the form When enabled Alarm Checking only occurs during an active test Tests tab Set the Alarm and Warning High and Low levels to the desired va
22. ata Scout 10 3 1 3 SELECTING FROM MULTIPLE TRANSDUCERS If Data Scout discovers multiple transducers via the Selective or Complete detection routines you need to choose which Level Scout to view and configure Do this by clicking Transducer gt Select Check the transducer you wish to view live data from and configure Figure 3 5 Enemi About EE y 452 608441 COM1 Stop Exit Scale 45 046 PSIA eva 14 95436 Temp 22 911 Remaining Transducer Battery Lite 6 2 View or Set Scan Average Time ero Level or Set Fined Offset Figure 3 5 3 1 4 STOPPING FORGET TRANSDUCERS Once you have opened Data Scout you may occasionally wish to stop live data collection for that transducer to preserve batteries to save memory space on a pocket PC etc By clicking Transducer gt Stop Figure 3 6 you can stop live collection and un discover the transducer When you perform this operation you will immediately return to the welcome screen Figure 3 1 To rediscover the same transducer simply click Transducer gt Start gt Previous Data Scout Ec a About select Pe Parameters Tests A52 b05447 COM Frow 2 5 Exit R Scale 45 046 PSIA Level Fress 14 92549 Temperature 22 165 Remaining Transducer Battery Lite 61 View or Set Scan Average Time ero Level or Set Fixed Offset Figure 3 6 3 1 5 EXIT THE APPLICATIONS When using the desktop version of Data Scout you may exit using one of two meth
23. e The green status bar indicates the transducer s remaining battery life 3 2 1 VIEW LIVE DATA The applications display live level and temperature readings in the center of the window next to their respective labels In Data Scout you can change the size of the numerical readouts by clicking directly on the numbers Figure 3 8 In Data Scout Mobile a small rectangle appears left ofthe live level and temperature readings Click the rectangle to change the font sizes in Data Scout Mobile Data Scout Model 5N A52 6068447 20441 Fris 2 3 Full Scale 45 046 PSIA Level Fress 1 cis a Temperature 22 162 Remaining Transducer Battery Life 6 4 EEE UU View or Set Scan Average Time Zero Level or Set Fixed Offset 3 2 2 CHANGE LEVEL UNITS Data Scout Transducer About AAA Live Table Parameters Tests Model 5N A52 6068447 200441 Fris 2 3 Full Scale 45 046 PSIA eva 14 95736 tem 22 762 Remaining Transducer Battery Life 6 4 View or Set Scan Average Time Zero Level or Set Fixed Offset Figure 3 8 75 Data Scout a J E Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 508441 COM1 Frw 2 3 Full Scale 45 046 PSIA 14 95861 22 762 Remaining Transducer Battery Life 62 EXEC IS View or Set Scan Average Time Zero Level or Set Fixed Offset Clicking the Level Units Label button next to the live level reading open the Select Level Units window Figure 3
24. fore installing a new version Use the Windows Add and Remove Programs Utility to properly remove the older application 2 Unzip the setup files to a directory on the computer 3 Double click on the Setup exe file to start the installation process 4 The Setup program will verify that the user wants to install Data Scout onto the computer Confirm by clicking the Install button on the setup page 5 Data Scout Setup Wizard will guide the user through the installation procedure Click the Next button at each stage to continue 6 Click Close when the installation completes A shortcut to Data Scout will be placed in the Start Menu in a YSI folder and on the desktop A Level Scout is now able to connect to the computer s serial port and be configured via Data Scout 2 1 2 INSTALLING DATA SCOUT MOBILE ONTO A HANDHELD PC The Data Scout Mobile installation application is located on the CD that was shipped with the Level Scout For the latest version of Data Scout Mobile visit the YSI website www ysi com 1 Connect the handheld device to a computer that is running the ActiveSync application 2 Make sure that ActiveSync recognizes that the handheld device is properly connected and available 3 Remove any older version of Data Scout Mobile from your desktop or laptop PC before installing the new version 4 Unzip the setup files to a location on your PC 5 Click on the Setup exe icon to begin the installation 6 The setup pro
25. gram verifies the user wants to install Data Scout Mobile onto computer and start the Setup Wizard 7 The Setup Wizard guides the user through the installation procedure Follow the direction given and click on the Next button at each stage to continue 8 Ifthe required NET support package for the Windows Mobile operating system is not already installed on the mobile device you are asked to install it before the application is installed on the remote device Click Yes 9 Ifyou have previously installed Data Scout Mobile you will be asked to confirm that is should be re installed Click Yes 10 You will be asked to check the screen of your handheld to ensure that no additional operations are required After performing any necessary steps on the handheld screen click OK 11 Click Close after the wizard has completed all the steps of the installation YSI Incorporated Data Scout 5 The Data Scout Mobile program icon is placed in the Program folder of your handheld PC This may be selected from the handheld s Start Menu The next time you use the Start Menu you will find a quick link to Data Scout Mobile in the bottom section of the Start menu To add a permanent link to Data Scout Mobile in the top section of the Start menu follow these steps 1 Click on the Start Menu in the upper left hand corner of the Handheld PC desktop 2 Click on the Settings menu item 3 Select the Personal tab 4 Click the Menus icon Windows Mobile
26. his function Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model Sh 652 608441 COM Fros 2 3 Test State Scars Mame 8 Done EJ 200 Enable Test Selected Above poe Test Selected Above Currently Active Test 11 End Currently Active Test Alarms and Broadcasts Figure 3 47 Data Scout Have you EXTRACTED ALL your data From Test 97 Click Yes to V4CATE best now Click Mo to RETAIN test and its data Figure 3 48 3 5 5 EXTRACT TAB The Extract tab displays several options for extracting data from the Level Scout Figure 3 49 Extracted files will be stored in a format readable by Microsoft Word and Excel Choose which test you wish to extract then press Extract Test This will initiate the extraction and will display the screen shown in Figure 3 50 Once the file is completely extracted Data Scout will display Figure 3 51 to show you which folder the file was saved in Note If you click Change Units Scans File you will be asked to specify how you wish to extract your data in three additional screens See section 3 5 5 4 for more details Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model 5N 452 608441 201M1 Frim 2 3 Test State Scans Name 8 Dore Ej 200 Time Method Data Control Extract Extract Test Selected Above Extract Active Test 9 Pick from List of Done Tests Choose a Test Selection
27. i kPa cm of H20 le mof H20 mm of H20 User Units Figure 3 55 You will then have the option to choose a range of scans if you do not want to export all data from that test To do this you will define a first and last scan and download all scans in between them The first screen Figure 3 56 will ask for the first scan chronologically you would like to download The second screen will ask for the last scan in the series you wish to download Figure 3 57 Enter the scan then click OK Enter Value al Enter Value Change Begin Scan if desired Change End Scan if desired Figure 3 56 Figure 3 57 Next you can choose a particular file name to be assigned to the file created during the extraction process YSI Incorporated Data Scout 29 4 0 SUPPORT INFORMATION 4 1 WARRANTY The YSI Level Scout Instrument is warranted for two 2 years from date of purchase by the end user against defects in materials and workmanship exclusive of batteries and any damaged caused by defective batteries YSI Level Scout cables and suspension wires are warranted for two 2 years from date of purchase by the end user against defects in material and workmanship YSI Level Scout systems instrument amp cable wire are warranted for 1 year 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
28. ing the user to change temperature units figure 3 12 Select OK to confirm the change 75 Select Temperature Units Ed O Fahrenheit 2 Celsius Figure 3 12 3 2 4 ZERO LEVEL OR SET FIXED OFFSET Transducers may require periodic adjustment to correct for drift associated with aging and the environment In addition users may wish to adjust a transducer s output to a common reference point in order to more easily correlate data from multiple sites The Zero YSI Incorporated Data Scout 13 Level or Set Fixed Offset button Figure 3 13 located on the Live tab performs these adjustments on the Level Scout transducers Once the Re Zero Transducer window is open one of two options must be selected prior to proceeding Figure 3 14 If a vented transducer simply needs to be adjusted for zero drift and the transducer is not yet installed under water select the Not Submerged option and acknowledge the choice with the OK button Do not perform this function if using an Absolute Level Scout Absolute Level Scouts should read atmospheric pressure in air not zero If the transducer needs to be adjusted to a known value select the is Submerged option When the selected option is changed a data field will appear allowing direct entry of a corrected value in the currently selected unit of measure Acknowledge the change by clicking the OK button the transducer will adjust its offset to indicate the new value Figure 3 15 Note if en
29. ita a e Gatlin eitiac obtiace taht sonesatdaecaatdasseasedescesGtd cacucatdendusatdencacetdancuceddcnauteatieds 19 344 Memory Options erase Tests nds 20 30 Change Trans duc r Addres Saine eea a eaaa 20 316 Update TIMWA e a oa 21 246 normal Firmware Update Medid ici 21 310 2 Alternate Firmware Update Methodios a t 22 woles RS 23 SL Lime Fest TaD e e a eluted cheteialedelutelnde talebeleeaeieueeuieancientt 23 ds A o A AAA O S 25 309 Data Letal 26 30 4 Control Test labia leidas 26 DO EA Dana 27 Secon a a TeS n a a 28 Secho n 3 5 9 2 EE XTEACEACUIVE Testasantsia aa a a a a a S 28 Secon aa Pek Done Lestat a a a 28 Section 3 5 5 4 Chanee Units Scans And Files ceio enin einen E E E E S 29 AO Support Information accident 30 AIN E E A A A A E E E E E E uealuthevinl vials 30 AD Contac IMOrma NO eieae a e a Moreen Cth Meee ei etek 30 Ordetine dnd Technical SUP POM tennan nni E E O Y 30 Service Into rai 31 SS erra tues tata danstatadavatetudess TE R sans tegeie ta beseieelerese a iavete se tects ta teasteeates 31 BatternDisposln in Sous dies Saas aaa 31 de NC CESSOTIES Aaa 32 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 1 0 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION This User Manual applies Level Scout software Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile version 2 0 and greater These applications can be found on the Information and Support CD which accompanied your YSI Level Scout or on the YSI website www ysi com Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile maintain a consistent menu st
30. l number followed by _LIVE_ followed by the date and time This allows for quick live saves without overwriting existing files After clicking OK the file is automatically saved as a csv text file that can be processed by most standard spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel The Save function saves all data collected YSI Incorporated Data Scout ho live since the last time you started Data Scout or since the last time you pressed the Clear button Saving this file does not clear the Table in main memory If you plan to process plot or convert these files later with DSAdv s Playback application the leading parts of these file names i e Model Serial and _Live_ should not be changed DSAdv uses these file name descriptors to distringuish between various types of csv files 3 3 2 VIEW DATA TABLE The View button along the bottom of the table allows the user to view previously saved csv files Clicking View opens the default Data Scout Dat directory in a standard Windows Open window Data Scout users can select the file they wish to open and click Open to view the files in NotePad To change the default viewing program read this section s Note Mobile users must use File Explorer outside the application to select and view a file or move the files to a PC for easier processing Note Data Scout users can change the default data viewing program by performing the following steps 1 Position the
31. le transducers are to be attached to an SDI 12 data logger Change Address Figure 3 31 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 20 Be Change Address Current Address Shown Below select New Address to Change It a Figure 3 32 3 4 6 UPDATE FIRMWARE Occasionally new features may be added to the Level Scout The latest version of Level Scout firmware can be retrieved from YSP s website www ysi com The currently installed version of firmware is displayed at the top of each main tab There are two methods to update firmware the normal method and the alternate method Both methods are described separately below Both methods perform the same task but the alternate method is sometimes required should the normal method not finish for some reason i e in case the transducer is accidentally disconnected from the PC during a normal firmware update 3 4 6 1 NORMAL FIRMWARE UPDATE METHOD Click the Update Firmware button Figure 3 33 at the bottom of the Parameters tab After clicking this button a prompt will ask to confirm the firmware update in the attached transducer Figure 3 34 Update Firmware Figure 3 33 Data Scout To Update Firmware You Must Select 4 HE File Next Are You Ready To Update Transducer s Firmware Mow Figure 3 34 After confirming the firmware update a file selection window will open Locate the firmware update hex file that was retrieved from YST s website Select that file and confi
32. lue To disable a specific high limit set it higher than the transducer can read example 9999 To disable a particular low limit set it lower than the transducer can read example 9999 The transducer s scan interval may be changed to a different interval during an alarm condition To change the scan interval during an alarm condition set the Alarm Scan Interval to the desired scan interval To maintain the active test s scan interval as set in the Test tab set the Alarm Scan Interval to all zeros The two boxes near the bottom of the Alarm form enable disable broadcasting Alarm Checking can be specified with or without broadcasting Broadcasting can be used to communicate Level Scout scans to a third party device that is connected to the cable When Broadcast Normal Logs is enabled all scans are broadcasted to the third party device Special three letter normal codes begin these messages see first four entries in Table 1 below Note that the Enable Alarm Checking does not need to be enabled for these messages to be broadcasted When Broadcast Alarm Logs and Enable Alarm Checking are enabled only scans that meet alarm conditions are broadcasted to the third party device These messages begin with a three letter alarm code see last four entries in Table 1 If only Enable Alarm Checking is enabled and neither of the two broadcast are checked then the only way to determine if an alarm condition is happening is to manually poll an Active te
33. nector When using the 778 you will be prompted to install drivers from the Information and Support CD that was included with your Level Scout If using an older style universal cable assembly figure 2 4 the RS 485 communications interface to the Level Scout is terminated in a 9 pin male D shell connector This connector is intended to work directly with the Level Scout communication adapters 771 RS 232 772 SDI 12 and 773 USB If using a 771 RS 485 to RS 232 adapter ensure the RS 485 end of the adapter is pointed toward the transducer and the RS 232 labeled end is connected to your PC or USB adapter YSI Incorporated Data Scout 8 leve scout eve scout Dessicant Cable Hanger To PC Serial Port Figure 2 4 3 0 OPERATING DATA SCOUT AND DATA SCOUT MOBILE This chapter describes how to operate the applications in order to fully utilize and configure the Level Scout Before proceeding in this chapter install the applications as described in Section 2 All screen shots in this chapter are of Data Scout desktop and so have tabs on the top of the application window The tabs for the Mobile application are located at the bottom of the window 3 1 LAUNCHING STARTING SELECTING STOPPING AND EXITING 3 1 1 LAUNCH THE APPLICATIONS To start Data Scout Mobile click on the Start Menu gt Programs gt Data Scout Mobile To start Data Scout click on the Start Menu gt Programs gt YSI gt Data Scout or double click on
34. ods Either method executes the Stop function described in Section 3 1 4 1 e cancelling live data collection By clicking Transducer gt Exit Figure 3 7 By clicking the red X at the top right corner of the application When using the mobile application you must always exit by clicking Transducer gt Exit If you just click the X at the top right corner the application will only be hidden from view and will still be running in the background YSI Incorporated Data Scout 11 Important Exit also restores the original communication rate and the original or possibly modified state of any Broadcast options Therefore you must select Transducer gt Exit to restore these original settings to the transducer For this reason it is also important to select Transducer gt Exit or Transducer gt Stop when disconnecting one transducer and connecting a different one to the PC 3 2 LIVE TAB Be Data Scout Transducer About gt Parameters Tests a52 600441 COM Frow 2 5 Stop Exit Scale 45 046 PSIA cda 14 90854 Temperature 2 723 Remaining Transducer Battery Lite 61 22 View or Set Scan Average Time ero Level or Set Fired Offset Figure 3 7 The Live Data tab provides live readings as well basic information about the Level Scout The top of the window identifies the model and serial number of your instrument in addition to the firmware version installed and the operating pressure rang
35. ontrol Extract Begin Date Time End Date Time Scan Interval Days Hours gt Minutes Seconds fraction Figure 3 36 3 5 1 TIME TEST TAB The controls on this tab Figure 3 37 display the current test s Begin Date and Time End Date and Time and Scan Interval Once a test has become Active its configuration may not be modified although it may be stopped early in the Control tab Data Scout Transducer About PA Live Table Parameters Tests Model SN 452 6085441 COM1 Frm 2 3 Test Shake Scans Hame oy Vacant 2 O Time Method Data Control Extract Begin Date Time 10 15 2009 15 35 51 End Date Time 10 15 2009 16 35 51 Y scan Interval Days O Hours Minutes Seconds fraction o W E ao ajo a w w Figure 3 37 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 23 The Begin and End date and times may be easily modified by clicking on the down arrow to the right of each Date Time field This action will open a calendar as illustrated in Figure 3 38 for a point and click selection of the date Clicking in the time fields allows for direct entry of the desired value for hours minutes seconds tenths of seconds Figure 3 39 This is a 24 hour time entry box no AM or PM indication is necessary Data Scout Transducer About Live Table Parameters Tests Model SH 452 608441 201411 Fr 2 3 Test State Scars 7 ON ame 3 E Vacant O0 a
36. rm the selection by clicking the Open button The file will be read and verified before being written to the transducer A progress bar window will open to indicate the status of the update Note During the firmware update you cannot exit from the software application or disconnect the Level Scout from the PC Doing so may corrupt the firmware and make the Level Scout inoperable YSI Incorporated Data Scout 21 A successful firmware update is indicated by the pop up window After clicking OK in this window the Change Date Time window will open automatically It is important to reset the Level Scout s transducer date and time to correct for any time loss that occurred during the firmware update If you get an error message during the firmware update notate the com port listed in the error message This will be used in the alternative firmware update function Before attempting the Alternate Firmware Update change the Level Scout batteries and try the Normal Update again The firmware update is power intensive therefore new batteries may be required 3 4 6 2 ALTERNATE FIRMWARE UPDATE METHOD Before attempting the Alternate Firmware Update replace the Level Scout batteries and try the Normal Update again The firmware update is power intensive therefore new batteries may be required The Alternate Firmware Update method can be started from the Transducer menu of Data Scout s initial screen Figure 3 35 A prompt will open asking if you
37. ructure and feature set There is however one difference in appearance between the two application programs tabs on Data Scout appear at the top of the application window and the tabs for Data Scout Mobile appear at the bottom of the screen The remainder of the User Manual will use the term applications when referring collectively to Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile In addition to these two software applications the Level Scout can also be used with a Data Scout Advanced DSAdv DSAdv can operate multiple transducers concurrently on a selected serial port DSAdv also has a useful conversion function that allows you to correct logged data for changes in barometric pressure that are logged by a separate barometer unit BaroScout See the DSAdv manual for more information 1 1 DATA SCOUT AND DATA SCOUT MOBILE FEATURES Data Scout 2 0 is designed for computers running versions of the Windows operating system supporting the Microsoft NETTM CLR Common Language Runtime Data Scout Mobile is designed for handheld computers running Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5 operating systems Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile are fully functional yet simple application programs for the YSI Level Scout Key features include Freely available user friendly software Common look and feel on desktop laptop or handheld PC Ability to view and log real time data and configure tests in Level Scout transducers Ex
38. s reflects the tendency for each logged datum to become slightly less precise as increasingly more data points are averaged However setting the average time higher will take up less internal memory as the instrument only logs one averaged point during that time span Mew or Set Scan Average Time Figure 3 16 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 14 ae Change Average Time Samples E Select Scan Average Time of Transducer i Seconds Above time causes this many Samples to be acquired then averaged for each Scan 1 Samples WARNING Setting an Average Time greater than 2 seconds seriously impairs the speed of both Live and autonomous Test scanning of both Level Pressure and Temperature data Figure 3 17 3 3 TABLE TAB The Table tab continually records data that are being viewed in the live screen Figure 3 18 This tab allows the user to monitor level temperature and battery voltage in real time on a data table in time stamped data lines The newest data is displayed at the top of the screen and constantly pushes older data off the bottom of the screen Use the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to view older data that is no longer visable Time stamped Event Lines may occasionally appear in the table for two reasons When a transducer is changed via the Transducer gt Select function The table displays a line that begins with XdcrChange When any overlay page or tab is displayed that obscures the
39. st s status with the refresh button on the software Important Broadcasts should be used with caution as they interfere with the normal communications between a transducer and its controlling PC using SDI 12 protocol For this reason Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile always operate each transducer with broadcasts disabled Factors that should be considered when selecting a scan interval for broadcast data include the possible duration of an alarm event and whether the expected rate of change warrants the data rate specified Both normal scan interval and alarm scan interval must be kept long enough to allow for transducer communication between broadcasts Thus setting either interval shorter than 10 seconds is impractical when broadcasting is uses Code definition YSI Incorporated Data Scout 18 Table 1 Broadcast ID code description 3 4 3 CHANGE BATTERY The Level Scout uses two AA alkaline batteries for power When these batteries are changed the transducer s internal battery condition must be reset so that the percentage of battery charge remaining is accurately reported This parameter should only be modified if the transducer s batteries are replaced Two types of batteries may be selected as having been installed YSI recommends only using AA alkaline batteries in the Level Scout If the incorrect battery type is selected the available power indicator will be inaccurate Normally you cannot input a value in the Capacity in mAhr
40. st used Comm Port and baud rate Use this when connecting your Level Scout to the same port each time This method is fastest for repeat connections T Data Scout EF Data Scout Transducer Alternate Firmware Update Complete INITIALIZING TRANSDUCER Selective Previous k To begin use menu Transducer Start vst Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Verifying transducer connectivity and configuration may take up to 90 seconds when using a Complete check During this time the application checks all possible combinations of communication parameters so that all connected transducers will be available for configuration Figure 3 4 shows a transducer s status on the information page after successful discovery After detecting a transducer Data Scout changes the Level Scout s communication rate so that data may be transferred more efficiently Important The user must use the Transducer gt Exit or Transducer gt Stop menu to terminate the connection between the Level Scout and Data Scout If this is not done the transducer will be left at Data Scout s default communication configuration instead of its initial configuration Data Scout Transducer About Table Parameters Tests Model 5N 452 608441 COM Fma 2 3 Full Scale 45 046 PSIA eva 14 95340 Temp 22 641 Remaining Transducer Batten Lite b2 View or Set Scan Average Time ero Level or Set Fised Offset Figure 3 4 YSI Incorporated D
41. tering a TOC offset be sure the Level Scout is deployed prior to entering the offset After performing either of these operations the Information window will re appear with the adjusted pressure data At this time the user can verify the pressure value to ensure it has been corrected Zero Level or Set Fised Offset Figure 3 13 Re Zero Transducer E Re Zero Transducer E The Transducer is Not Submerged The Transducer is Not Submerged The Transducer is Submerged 2 The Transducer is Submerged Last Level Reading and Units Shown Below Enter Value you want Transducer to indicate 14 96208 PSIA Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 3 2 5 VIEW OR SET SCAN AVERAGE TIME Click the View or Set Scan Average Time button Figure 3 16 to open the Change Average Time Samples window Figure 3 17 This window displays two text boxes however you can only edit the box labeled Select Scan Average Time of Transducer The lower window reflects how many measurements the Level Scout will make and average per live reading or logged data point To set this control simple enter the desired Scan Average Time in the top box and click OK You may enter in fraction of seconds up to 24 0 seconds Setting the top box to 0 will yield the most precise data this is because the instrument will not average any scans it simply conducts and logs a single scan Notice the box warning about setting a time greater than two seconds thi
42. the YSI Data Scout desktop icon The main screen will open Figure 3 1 Notice that the main form has a menu bar with two labeled menu items across the top of the form of the application This menu appears at the bottom of the screen for the Mobile application Also notice the instructions in white type along the bottom It prompts the user to use the Transducer menu to start looking for the transducer If you hover your mouse cursor over this the Welcome message or the transducer picture a large Tooltip appears summarizing the various Start methods Double clicking on the transducer picture is a short cut to the frequently used Previous Start method All three Start methods are described in the next section F Data Scout Transducer About Welcome to Data Scout Figure 3 1 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 9 3 1 2 STARTING DISCOVERING TRANSDUCERS There are three methods for discovering transducers that are connected to the PC To begin the discovery process select Transducer gt Start gt Complete Selective or Previous Figures 3 2 and 3 3 Complete Checks all Comm Ports at all baud rates This takes longer but should always find a device Use this the first time you connect a device If the first attempt fails check the connection and try again Selective Allows you to specify which Comm Port s to check Once you start the check a pop up window will allow you to specify the exact ports Previous Checks the la
43. tion the baud rate of the Level Scout must be set to 1200 Model 773 RS 232 to USB converter Connects to 771 778 0 0 All in one communications adapter Connects to 711 721 731 and 741 cables Provides RS232 RS485 and USB output 779 0 0 Communication adapter Connects to 711 721 731 and 741 cables Provides RS485 output Model 781 Cable Hanger Model 782 2 vented locking well cap with dock Model 783 2 vented locking well cap ONLY Model 784 2 dock ONLY Model 785 4 vented locking well cap with dock Model 786 4 vented locking well cap ONLY Model 787 4 dock ONLY BS2 BaroScout stainless steel 2 MB memory BS4 BaroScout stainless steel 4 MB memory 711 X Field cable with in line vent filter Polyurethane jacketed Stainless Steel X ft in length 721 X Field cable with in line vent filter ETFE jacketed Stainless Steel X ft in length 731 X Field cable with in line vent filter Polyurethane jacketed Titanium X ft in length 741 X Field cable with in line vent filter ETFE jacketed Titanium X ft in length 750 X Suspension wire Stainless Steel X ft in length 760 X Suspension wire Titanium X ft in length 750 0 Stainless Steel Backshell deployment cap 760 0 Titanium Backshell deployment cap See communication diagram figure 2 1 page 6 YSI Incorporated Data Scout 32 YSI Incorporated Data Scout A605816 Rev C May 2010 Data Scout Manual YSI Incorporated 33
44. tire test Figure 3 41 Linear Averaged This method averages x data points into one logged measurement For example a test which had a scan interval of 10 minutes would acquire 6 measurements per hour If the Scan Method was Linear Averaged and the Averages were set to 6 then only one measurement would be logged in the test record every hour Each of those logged measurements would be the average of the 6 discrete measurements spaced at 10 minute intervals Logarithmic This method begins recording data at the shortest interval possible increasing the interval after each measurement on a logarithmic curve until the interval equals the scan interval defined on the Time tab The Time tab s scan interval is maintained until the test ends Event Based This method takes a measurement at the scan interval defined on the Time tab but does not log the measurement unless one of two conditions is met A measurement is logged every x scans as defined by the Default Scans in the Method tab Figure 3 42 A measurement will also be logged if the difference between the previous measurement and the current measurement is equal to or greater than the Delta value for either the pressure level or temperature measurement depending on what is selected For example a test is configured to log data for 3 months with a scan interval of 5 minutes 12 times an hour The goal is to log a measurement once an hour if there is no change in water level and to log
45. tract logged data and save to a file as well as m Intuitive graphical user interface 1 2 DATA SCOUT AND DATA SCOUT MOBILE HARDWARE For Data Scout YSI recommends a computer with the following minimum requirements Windows 98SE 2000 XP Vista or 7 with version 2 0 of the NET CLR installed if NET CLR is not already installed on the computer it will be installed during the Data Scout installation process and m AnRS 232 serial port provided either via USB adapter or DB 9 serial port For Data Scout Mobile YSI recommends a handheld PC with the following minimum requirements a Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5 Operating System 3 Mb of available program memory 2 Mb of available storage memory and A fully implemented RS 232 serial port capable of supporting ActiveSync and interfacing with peripheral devices Both the Data Scout software and Level Scout upgrades are available at no charge via the YSI website at www ysi com YSI Incorporated Data Scout 4 2 0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP This chapter will provide a detailed description of how to set up and install Data Scout and Data Scout Mobile 2 1 INSTALLING THE APPLICATIONS 2 1 1 INSTALLING DATA SCOUT ONTO A PC The Data Scout installation application is located on the CD shipped with the Level Scout For the latest version of Data Scout visit the YSI website www ysi com To install Data Scout 1 Remove any old version of the program be
46. using the Zero Level or Set Fixed Offset menu see Section 3 2 4 Click on the Zero Level or Set Fixed Offset button then select the is submerged option Deploy the Level Scout Next measure the distance from the top of casing or reference point to the surface of the water enter that value in the entry box and select OK The transducer will automatically calculate the correct offset value for its installed location Anytime the level pressure measurement of the transducer is referenced to TOC its units name is displayed with an asterisk suffix For example mH20 Note Anytime Data Scout displays an overlay screen such as the one in Figure 3 10 live data collection is temporarily paused Y Select Level Units x Select Level Units Select Level Units FeetofH20 7 Configure TOC Feet of H20 C Configure TOC FeetofH20 Configure TOC Psi Psi Pei O id Span Yalue Ra Span Value kPa O kPa 1 kPa cm of H20 cm of H20 cm of H20 Offset alue Offset val m of H20 mof H20 F mot H20 o o mm of H20 O mm of H20 i gt mm of H20 User Units 2 User Units User Units Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 3 2 3 CHANGE TEMPERATURE UNITS The units of measurement for temperature can be changed between Fahrenheit and Celsius through the Temperature Units Label button that is next to the live temperature reading on the Live tab Selecting this button will open a new screen allow
47. want to continue select Yes if you wish to continue with the update ae Data Scout Transducer About Alternate Firmware Update To begin use menu Transducer Start EEEE LI Figure 3 35 Once the attached transducer is discovered a file window opens Navigate to and open the hex firmware file you wish to upload to the Level Scout A firmware verification progress bar will open verifying the process Once complete a message will pop up indicating that you should reset the Level Scout After clicking OK you must perform the reset within 2 minutes Reset the transducer by briefly short circuiting the center pin of the external power connector located on the communication adapter to the surrounding metallic frame After a successful firmware update be sure to reset the transducer s data and time YSI Incorporated Data Scout 22 3 5 TESTS TAB Up to 16 unique sequentially scheduled test configurations can be programmed within a Level Scout Test configurations are numbered from 1 to 16 and may be named for convenience Each configuration defines a test start date and time a test end date and time a scan interval a scan method and a selection of measurements to record at each scan interval When the Tests tab is selected the current state of every configured test is read from the transducer This operation may take up to 1 minute and status will be indicated by the progress bar Each test configuration may be
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