YSI 6000UPG User Manual

6000UPG

Multi-Parameter

Water Quality Monitor

Instruction Manual

YSI Incorporated 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs, OH 45387

(800) 765-4974 (513) 767-7241

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION 1-1

1.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1-3

1.3 SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS 1-4

1.4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1-6

SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED

2.1 UNPACKING 2-1

2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2-1

2.3 SONDE SETUP 2-5 SENSORS 2-5 BATTERIES 2-12 CABLES 2-14 POWER OPTIONS 2-14 SONDE/COMPUTER INTERFACE 2-15

2.4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2-15

2.5 PC6000 SOFTWARE SETUP 2-16

2.6 SONDE SOFTWARE SETUP 2-19

SECTION 3 BASIC OPERATION

3.1 GETTING READY TO CALIBRATE 3-1

3.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES 3-2 CONDUCTIVITY 3-4 DISSOLVED OXYGEN 3-5 DEPTH 3-6 pH 3-6 AMMONIUM 3-7 NITRATE 3-7 TURBIDITY 3-8

3.3 DISCRETE SAMPLING 3-9

3.4 UNATTENDED SAMPLING 3-12

3.5 RETRIEVING DATA 3-14

3.6 ANALYZING DATA 3-16

SECTION 4 SONDE MENU

4.1 RUN 4-1

4.2 CALIBRATE 4-9

4.3 FILE 4-14

4.4 STATUS 4-18

4.5 SYSTEM SETUP 4-19

4.6 REPORT SETUP 4-21

4.7 SENSOR SETUP 4-22

4.8 DIAGNOSTICS 4-24

SECTION 5 PC6000 SOFTWARE

5.1 INTRODUCTION 5-1

5.2 INSTALLING THE PC6000 SOFTWARE 5-1

5.3 THE SONDE MENU 5-3

5.4 THE FILE MENU 5-3

5.5 THE SETUP MENU 5-20

5.6 DATA CAPTURE/REAL-TIME SETUP 5-23

5.7 ADVANCED SETUP 5-25

SECTION 6 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

6.1 CONDUCTIVITY 6-1

6.2 SALINITY 6-2

6.3 OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL (ORP) 6-2

6.4 pH 6-4

6.5 DEPTH 6-5

6.6 TEMPERATURE 6-6

6.7 DISSOLVED OXYGEN 6-6

6.8 NITRATE 6-9

6.9 AMMONIUM AND AMMONIA 6-11

6.10 TURBIDITY 6-14

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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE

7.1 SONDE MAINTENANCE 7-1

7.2 PROBE MAINTENANCE 7-4

7.3 GENERAL MAINTENANCE NOTE 7-7

SECTION 8 TROUBLESHOOTING

SONDE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS 8-2 SENSOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS 8-2 SOFTWARE PROBLEMS 8-5

SECTION 9 COMMUNICATION

9.1 OVERVIEW 9-1

9.2 HARDWARE INTERFACE 9-1

9.3 SDI-12 INTERFACE 9-2

9.4 RS-232 INTERFACE 9-7

9.5 FILE TRANSFER PROTOCOLS 9-7

9.6 FILE FORMATS 9-8

9.7 MODEM SETUP 9-9

APPENDIX A HEALTH AND SAFETY

APPENDIX B REQUIRED NOTICE

APPENDIX C WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION

APPENDIX D ACCESSORIES AND REAGENTS

APPENDIX E APPLICATION NOTE

APPENDIX F SOLUBILITY AND PRESSURE/ALTITUDE TABLES

APPENDIX G SENSOR AND SONDE STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX H TURBIDITY MEASUREMENTS WITH THE 6820

APPENDIX I SYSTEM ERRORS AND WARNINGS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The 6000UPG Environmental Monitoring System is a multiparam eter, w ater quality measurement, and data logging system . It is intended for use in research, assessment, and regulatory com pliance applications.

Measurement parameters include:

• Dissolved Oxygen

• Conductiv ity

• Specific Conductance

• Salinity

• Total Dissolv ed S olids

• Resistivity

• Tem perature

• pH

• ORP

• Depth

• Level

• Am monium/Ammonia

• Nitrate

• Turbidity

The 6000

UPG is ideal for profiling and monitoring w ater conditions in lak es, riv ers, w etlands,

estuaries, coastal waters, and monitoring wells. It can be left unattended for week s at a tim e with measurement parameters sampled at a user-defined setup interval and data securely saved in the unit's internal memory. The 6000 water, or in as little as a few inches of water. The fast sensor response of the 6000

UPG can be used 500 feet (152 meters) below the surface of the

UPG and its

built-in data logging make it ideal for vertical profiling. Its small size means it can fit dow n 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter monitoring wells.

A patented Rapid Pulse Dissolved Oxygen Sensor exhibits low stirring dependence and, therefore provides accurate results without an expensive and bulky stirrer. Because stirring is not required, battery life is extended. In addition, because of the nature of the technology, sensor drift caused by passive fouling is minimiz ed.

The Model 6000

UPG is designed to house 4 field-replaceable probes (6 sensors) and the option to

add a depth sensor module to the sonde body. If necessary, the dissolved oxygen-conductivitytemperature, pH, amm onium, nitrate ORP, and turbidity sensors are quickly replaced in the field.

The 6000 program. Every 6000

UPG communicates with an A SC I I terminal or a computer with a terminal emulation

UPG comes with IBM-compatible PC-based software for sim ple and conv enient

setup and data handling. Reports and plots are automatically generated and their presentation easily customized. Data is easily exported to any spreadsheet prog ram for more sophisticated data processing.

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The RS-232C and SDI-12 interfaces provide maximu m v ersatility for system networking and real time data collection. Several 6000 valuable water quality data at a variety of depths. For real time results, the 6000

UPG units are easily installed in a vertical string prov iding

UPG can interface to

radio telemetry system s and satellite, telephone, or cellular phone data collection platforms. In addition, the unit can be used with our 610-D or 610-DM display /logger for profiling or spot sampling applications. The 6000

UPG is equipped with sensor and communication circuitry to

eliminate ground loop interference.

When the 6000

UPG is factory configured for internal power, it operates using eig ht C-size alkaline

batteries. These batteries are easily replaced in the field, without disassembly of the unit. The minimal power requirements of the Rapid Pulse Dissolv ed Oxy g en Sensor combined with state-of-the-art electronic circuits and software can prov ide up to 90 day s of battery life during normal use, depending on the activated sensor configuration.

The 6000

UPG comes standard with 256 kilobytes of memory; this is enough to store 150,000

individual parameter readings for a typical deploy ment.

Optional cables are available for interfacing the 6000

UPG with a computer, terminal, or

display/logger. These cables are waterproof at the sonde connection and can be used in the lab or field.

See Appendix D for a complete list of accessories and calibration reagents.

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1.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

See also Section 1.3 Sensor Specifications.

Operating Environment

Medium: fresh, sea, or polluted water Temperature: -5 to +45 °C Depth: 0 to 500 feet (152 meters)

Storage Temperature: -40 to +60 °C

Material: PVC, Stainless Steel

Dimensions

Diameter: 3.5 inches (8.9 centimeters) Length: 19.5 inches (49.5 centimeters) Weight: 6.5 pounds (3.0 kilograms) , with batteries

Computer Interface

RS-232C SDI-12

Software

PC6000

IBM PC compatible com puter, 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 inch, hig h or low density disk driv e. Minimum RAM requirement: 256 k ilobytes Optional graphic adapter for plotting

Ecowatch for Windows (optional)

IBM PC compatible com puter with 3 1/2 inch disk driv e and with a 386 processor (or better) running Windows version 3.1 (or later). Minimum RAM requirement: 4 megabytes

Internal logging memory size (typical deployment) 256 kilobytes (150,000 individual parameter reading s) 512 kilobytes (300,000 individual parameter reading s)

Power (two options) 12 VDC (8 C-size Alkaline Batteries) External 12 VDC

Battery Life

120 days without dissolved oxygen and turbidity sensor activ ation 90 days without turbidity sensor activation 45 days with dissolved oxygen and turbidity sensor activ ation

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1.3 SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

The following are typical performance specifications for each sensor.

Depth - Deep

Sensor Type...........Stainless steel strain gauge

Range.....................0 to 500 ft (152 m)

Accuracy................+/- 1 ft (0.3 m)

Resolution..............0.001 ft (0.001 m)

Depth - Medium

Sensor Type...........Stainless steel strain gauge

Range.....................0 to 200 ft (61 m)

Accuracy................+/- 0.4 ft (0.12 m)

Resolution..............0.001 ft (0.001 m)

Depth - Shallow

Sensor Type..............Stainless steel strain gauge

Range........................0-30 ft (9.1 m)

Accuracy ................ +/- 0.06 ft (0.018 m)

Range........................0.001 ft (0.001 m)

Temperature

Sensor Type...........Thermistor

Range.....................-5 to 45 °C

Accuracy................+/- 0.15 °C (optional configuration at +/- 0.05 °C)

Resolution..............0.01 °C

Dissolved Oxygen % saturation

Sensor Type...........Rapid Pulse - Clark-ty pe, polarog raphic

Range.....................0 to 200 % air saturation

Accuracy................+/- 2 % air saturation

Resolution..............0.1 % air saturation

Dissolved Oxygen mg/L (Calculated from % air saturation, temperature and salinity)

Sensor Type............ Rapid Pulse - Clark-ty pe, polarog raphic

Range.....................0 to 20 mg/L

Accuracy................+/- 0.2 mg/L

Resolution..............0.01 mg/L

Conductivity

Sensor Type...........4 electrode cell with autoranging

Range.....................0 to 100 mS/cm

Accuracy................+/- 0.5% of reading + 0.001 mS /cm

Resolution..............0.01 mS/cm or 1 uS/cm

* Report outputs of specific conductance (conductivity corrected to 25 C), resistivity, and total dissolved solids are also provided. These values are automatically calculated from conductivity according to algorithms found in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater (ed. 1989).

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Salinity

Sensor Type............Calculated from conductivity and tem perature

Range......................0 to 70 ppt

Accuracy.................+/- 1.0% of reading or 0.1 ppt, whichever is g reater

Resolution...............0.01 ppt

Sensor Type...........Glass combination electrode

Range.....................2 to 14 units

Accuracy................+/- 0.2 units

Resolution..............0.01 units

pH - Low Ionic Strength

Sensor Type...........Glass combination electrode with open junction and low impedance glass

Range.....................2 to 14 units

Accuracy................+/- 0.2 units

Resolution..............0.01 units

ORP

Sensor type............ Platinum ring

Range.....................-999 to +999 mV

Accuracy................+/-20 mV

Resolution...............0.1 mV

Nitrate-Nitrogen

Sensor Type...........Ion selective electrode

Range.....................0 to 200 mg/L-N

Accuracy................ +/- 10% of reading or 2 m g /L, whichev er is g reater

Resolution..............0.1 mg/L

Ammonium-Nitrogen

Sensor Type...........Ion selective electrode

Range.....................0 to 200 mg/L-N

Accuracy................ +/- 10% of reading or 2 m g /L, whichev er is g reater

Resolution..............0.1 mg/L

Ammonia

Sensor Type...........Calculated from ammonium, pH, and temperature

Range.....................0 to 200 mg/L-N

Accuracy................ +/- 10% of reading or 2 m g /L, whichev er is g reater

Resolution..............0.1 mg/L

Turbidity

Sensor Type...........Optical, 90 degree scatter, mechanical cleaning

Range.....................0 to 1000 NTU

Accuracy................ +/- 5% of reading or 2 NTU, whichever is greater

Resolution..............0.1 NTU

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1.4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

The manual is organized to let you quick ly understand and operate the 6000UPG system. However, it cannot be stressed too strongly that informed and safe operation is m ore than just knowing which buttons to push. An understanding of the principles of operation, calibration techniques, and system setup is necessary to obtain accurate and m eaning ful results.

Sections 2 and 3 help you get started, providing initial setup information as well as calibration and basic operating instructions. Sections 4 and 5 provide detailed information on the Sonde software structure and YSI PC6000 software, respectively. PC6000 is PC- based software desig ned to help the user to easily generate reports and plots from the data collected by the sonde. Sections 6-8 address principles of operation, sonde and sensor maintenance, and system troubleshooting . Section 9 provides more detailed information on com munications protocols. Section 10 provides service and repair information. The appendices (A-H) prov ide information on safety, warranty, accessories, options, storage recommendations, and m ore.

NOTE: Because of the many features, configurations and applications of this versatile product, some sections of this manual may not apply to the specific sy stem you have purchased.

The 6000 probes, cables and accessories can be ordered as options or ordered together as a system.

If you have any questions about this product or its application, please contact our customer service department or authorized dealer for assistance. See Appendix C for contact information.

UPG can be purchased with or without internal battery power capability. A dditionally , all

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2. GETTING STARTED

This section is designed to quickly familiariz e y ou w ith the hardware and softw are components of the 6000 connections, software installation and finally basic communication with the 6000 Diagrams, menu flow charts and basic written instructions w ill g uide y ou throug h basic hardw are and software setup. For the first time user, we encourage the use a personal computer with PC6000 software during this initial setup procedure.

By the end of Section 2 you will have...

❏ Installed sensors in your sonde ❏ Installed PC6000 software in your PC ❏ Established communication between the sonde software and PC software ❏ Enabled appropriate sensors ❏ Assigned appropriate report parameters and units

Successful completion of the above list is essential for you to continue on to Section 3 which focuses on performing calibrations and mak ing m easurements.

2.1 UNPACKING

UPG sonde and its accessories. You will then proceed to sensor installations, cable

UPG Sonde.

Remove the instrument from the shipping container. Be careful not to discard any parts or supplies. Check off all items on the packing list and inspect all assemblies and components for damag e. If any parts are damaged or m issing , contact y our representativ e immediately. If y ou do not k now from which dealer your 6000

NOTE: Reagents for the 6000

UPG was purchased, refer to Appendix C for contact information.

UPG are not packaged in the same carton as the instrument. These

materials must be ordered separately and w ill arriv e in a separate pack ag e.

2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

There are a number of ways in which you may configure the 6000UPG Sonde with various computers, terminals, and data collection devices. You should think about your particular application needs and then make certain that you have all of the components you need to make your system work. Below is a list of possible configurations that may be of interest to you. Each is depicted in diagrammatic sketches on the next 3 pages.

❏ 6000 ❏ 6000 ❏ 6000 ❏ 6000 ❏ Upload Data from 6000 ❏ Upload Data Files from YSI 610 to Lab Computer

UPG Sonde to YSI 610 Display/Logger UPG Sonde to Portable Computer UPG Sonde to Data Collection Platform UPG Sonde to Lab Computer

UPG Sonde to YSI 610-DM

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6000UPG Sonde to 610 Display/L ogger

6098 MS-8 Adapter

MS-8

Environmental Monitoring

YSI

Systems

610-DM

610-D or 610-DM

Cable

You will need...

❑ 6000UPG Sonde ❑ 610-D Display or

6000UPG

6000UPG Sonde

❑ 610-DM Display/Logger ❑ 6098 MS-8 Adapter for 610

YSI 610’s operate on rechargeable batteries. Each 610 comes with a 110 VAC Wall Socket Charger Unit.

6000UPG Sonde to Portable Computer

DB-9

6095B

Adapter

MS-8

Cable

6000UPG Sonde

You will need...

❑ 6000UPG Sonde ❑ Computer with Com Port ❑ 6095B MS-8/DB-9 Adapter

6000UPG

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6000UPG Sonde to Data Collection Platform

DCP

6096 MS-8 Adapter with Flying Leads

MS-8

Cable

You will need...

❑ 6000UPG Sonde

6000UPG Sonde

6000UPG Sonde to Lab Computer

Power Supply* 6037: 220 VAC 6038: 110 VAC

MS-8

Cable

6000UPG

❑ 6096 Adapter with Leads ❑ Data Collection Platform

DB-9

6095B

Adapter

You will need...

6000UPG Sonde

Not required if you use

sonde battery power.

❑ 6000UPG Sonde ❑ Computer with Com Port

6000UPG

❑ 6095B MS-8/DB-9 Adapter ❑ Power Supply * ❑ DB-9 to DB-25 Adapter may

be needed at Co m Po rt

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Upload Data from 6000UPG Sond e to 610-DM

6098 MS-8 Adapter

Environmental Monitoring

YSI

MS-8

Systems

610-DM

Cable

You will need...

❑ 6000UPG Sonde ❑ 610-DM Display/Logger

6000UPG

6000UPG Sonde

YSI 610’s operate on rechargeable batteries. Each 610 comes with a 110 VAC Wall Socket Charger Unit.

❑ 6098 MS-8 Adapter for 610

Upload 610 Data Files to Lab Computer

Null Modem Cable

6099 DB-9 Adapter

DB-9

Environmental Monitoring

YSI

Systems

610-DM

DB-9

You will need...

❑ 610-DM ❑ 6099 DB-9 Adapter ❑ Null Modem Cable ❑ DB-9 to DB-25 Adapter may

be needed at Com Port

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2.3 SONDE SETUP

In the following section, you will be prov ided w ith step-by-step instructions on how to g et y our

UPG up and running. We recomm end following the steps in the order listed. Howev er,

6000 depending on your sonde configuration and the optional sensors which you hav e purchased, som e of the steps may not apply to your setup. If so, simply skip to the next step in the protocol which is relevant to your application.

STEP 1. INSTALL YSI 6030 DO/COND/TEMP PROBE

Follow these instructions to prepare your new probe and install it in the Model 6000

UPG.

1. Open the membrane k it and prepare the electroly te.

Dissolve the KCl crystals in the dropper bottle by filling it to the neck with distilled water and shaking until the solid is dissolved. Insure that the crystals are fully dissolved before use.

2. Remove the two protectiv e caps and the dry

membrane from the 6030 probe.

NOTE: Your probe is shipped with a protective dry membrane on the dissolved oxy g en sensor tip. It is very important not to scratch or contam inate the sensor tip. Handle the new probe with care. Avoid touching or accidentally hitting the sensor tip.

Add distilled water

Protective Caps

Protective Dry Membrane

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3. Follow the procedure described below to install a

new membrane on the dissolved oxy g en sensor tip.

A. Hold the probe in a vertical position and apply a few drops of KCl solution to the tip. The fluid should completely fill the small moat around the electrodes and form a meniscus on the tip of the sensor. Be sure no air bubbles are stuck to the face of the sensor. If necessary, shake off the electrolyte and start over.

B. Secure a membrane between your left thum b and the probe body. Always handle the memb rane with care, touching it at the ends only.

C. With the thumb and forefinger of your right hand, grasp the free end of the membrane. With one continuous motion, gently stretch it up, over, and down the other side of the sensor. The membrane should conform to the face of the sensor.

D. Secure the end of the membrane under the forefinger of your left hand.

E. Roll the O-ring over the end of the probe, being careful not to touch the membrane surface with your fingers. There should be no wrinkles or trapped air bubbles. Small wrinkles may be removed by lightly tugging on the edges of the m embrane.

F. Trim off any excess mem brane with a sharp k n ife or scissors. Make sure the stainless steel temperature sensor is not covered by excess mem brane. Being careful not to get water in the connector, rinse off the excess KCl solution.

4. Using the hex driver supplied in the 6040

Maintenance Kit, remove the probe guard m ounting screws from the sonde. Set the probe guard aside.

NOTE: Do not remove the two allen screws above the guard.

E F

Hex Driver

Probe Guard Mounting Screws

Probe Guard

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5. Locate the plug which seals the DO.C.T. port on the

sonde. Using the hex driver to assist you, remov e the plug.

6. Install the 6030 probe into the sonde as described

below.

A. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on the connector side of the probe. Insert the probe in the port marked DO.C.T.

B. With the connectors aligned, screw down the probe nut, making sure that the probe and sonde connectors are fully meshed. Use the hex driver to assist y ou in tightening the nut.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

7. Replace the probe guard and tighten the probe guard

mounting screws.

O-rin

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STEP 2. INSTALL OTHER PROBES

If you have purchased any optional YSI probes, follow instructions provided below for all items other than the 6029 conductivity/temperature sensor which is installed in an identical fashion to the

6030. The 6031 pH, 6032 ORP, 6033 low ionic strength pH, 6084 nitrate, and 6083 ammonium

probes can be ordered as options and do not require factory installation (see Section 4.7 for software setup). The 6026 turbidity probe is installed by the user according to its accomp any ing instructions, but requires an additional PCB which must be factory installed. The depth sensors are factory installed options.

YSI 6031 pH Probe YSI 6032 ORP Probe YSI 6033 Low Ionic Strength pH Probe

Follow these instructions to prepare your new probe and install it in the 6000

NOTE: Instructions for preparation of use, maintenance and storage are included with each

electrode.

1. Remove the storage bottle or hy drating cap and rinse the

glass portion of the electrode with distilled water.

Hydrating Cap or Storage

2. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the

YSI 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on the glass shaft of the new electrode. Insert the electrode into the probe housing and hand tighten.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

UPG.

Probe

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3. Using the hex driver (supplied in the YSI 6040 Maintenance

Kit), remove the probe guard m ounting screws from the sonde. Set the probe guard and mounting screws aside.

Do Not Remove These Screws

CAUTION: Do not remove the two allen screws above the guard.

4. Locate the plug which seals the port ISE-1 or I S E- 2 on the sonde. pH

probes must be installed in the ISE- 1 port; ORP probes m u st be installed in ISE-2 port.

Using the hex driver to assist you, remov e the plug.

Guard

5. Install the 6031, 6032 or 6033 probes into the sonde as

described below.

A. Remove the connector cap from the electrode and check to be certain the electrode is still firmly seated in the probe housing, as described in Step 2.

B. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the YSI 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on the connector side of the probe and to the O-ring on the probe housing. I nsert the probe assembly into the selected sonde port.

C. Screw the probe assembly into the sonde. Use the hex driver to assist you in tightening the probe into the sonde.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Hex Driver

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YSI 6083 Amm onium Pr obe YSI 6032 Nitrate Probe

Follow these instructions to prepare your new probe and install it in the Model 6000UPG.

NOTE: Instructions for preparation of use, maintenance and storage are included with each

electrode.

1. Note that the ammonium and nitrate probes consist of two

parts: A probe body and a membrane m odule which threads into the end of the probe body.

2. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the

YSI 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on m em brane module. Thread the membrane m odule into the end of the probe body and tighten by hand until the units mesh completely.

Do not over tighten and in no case ever use any tools such as pliers in this operation.

Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the YSI 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the

O-ring on the plastic shaft of the new electrode. Insert the electrode into the probe housing and hand tighten.

Probe

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Locate the plug which seals the port ISE-2 on the sonde. The am monium

and nitrate sensors must be installed in this port.

Using the hex driver to assist you, remov e the plug.

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5. Install the 6083 or 6084 probe into the sonde as described

below.

A. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the YSI 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on the connector side of the probe and to the O-ring on the probe housing. I nsert the probe assembly into the selected sonde port.

B. Screw the probe assembly into the sonde. Use the hex driver to assist you in tightening the probe into the sonde.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

YSI 6026 Turbidity Probe

Hex Driver

. Remove the turbidity probe from its box and any protectiv e caps from the probe.

2. Locate the plug which seals the auxiliary (AUX) port

on the sonde. Using the hex driver to assist you, remov e the plug.

3. Install the 6026 probe into the sonde as described

below.

A. Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in

the 6040 Maintenance Kit) to the O-ring on the connector side of the probe. Insert the probe in the port marked AUX.

O-rin

B. With the connectors aligned, screw down the probe

nut, making sure that the probe and sonde connectors are

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fully meshed. Use the hex driver to assist y ou in tig htening the nut.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

After all probes have been installed, replace the probe guard and tighten the probe guard mounting screws.

Mounting Screw

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STEP 3. INSTALL BATTERIES

NOTE: Some 6000UPGs are not configured with internal battery capability. If the 6000UPG you

have purchased is configured to operate from internal batteries, it will hav e a battery compartment and battery lid as illustrated below.

these battery installation instructions.

Your first set of batteries is supplied with the instrument. Install 8 C -size alkaline batteries as follows:

Use the hex driver, supplied in the 6040 Maintenance Kit, to loosen the battery lid screws.

NOTE: The battery lid screws are captive. It is not necessary to rem ov e

them from the lid comp letely .

Remove the battery lid and install the batteries, as show n.

NOTE: Observe the correct polarity before installing the batteries into

the battery chamber.

Be sure the bottom O-ring is installed in the g roov e of the lid. C heck the O-ring and sealing surfaces for any contaminates which could interfere with the O-ring seal of the battery chamber. Remove any contaminates present. Also clean the protective O-ring w hich located in the middle of the side of the battery lid.

If your 6000UPG does not have a battery compartment, ignore

Apply a very thin coat of O-ring lubricant (supplied in the 6040 Maintenance Kit) to both battery chamber O-rings.

Return the battery lid and tighten the screws.

DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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STEP 4. ATTACH CABLE

Remove the waterproof cap from the sonde connector and set it aside for later

Waterproof Cap

reassembly. Connect a PC interface cable to the sonde connector. A built-in key will ensure proper pin alignment. Rotate the cable connector gently until the key engages and then tighten the connectors together by rotating clockwise. N ote that the attachment is by hand only! No tools are required nor should they be used. Attach the strain relief connector to the

Sonde

Connecto

sonde handle. Rotate the strain relief connector nut to close the connector's opening.

The other end of the cable is a militarystyle 8-pin connector. This connector plugs directly into the 610-D and 610- DM display loggers. Most other applications will require the use of an adapter. For example, to connect the 6000 6095b MS-8 to DB-9 adapter.

Strain Relief Connector

UPG to a computer, use a YSI

STEP 5. REVIEW POWER OPTIONS

Some type of external power supply can be used to power the 6000UPG sonde in lieu of batteries. For laboratory setup and calibration with the sonde interfaced to a computer, the YSI 6038 (110 VAC) or 6037 (220 VAC) can be employed. Most adapters include a short pigtail for power that plugs into the power supply. After attaching the three pin connector on the power supply to the pigtail, simply plug the power supply into the appropriate outlet. If you have purchased a 610-series display/logger for use with your 6000 to be powered from the batteries in the display/logger or from the 610 power supply if the 610 internal batteries are not fully charged. However, the 6000 current draw on the 610 batteries resulting in less usable battery life than for other YSI instruments such as the 600, 600XL, and 6000 the 6000

UPG if a 610 is used as the terminal.

See pages 2-2 to 2-4 for specific inform ation on cables, adapters and power supplies required for connecting your 6000

UPG to various devices.

UPG, attachment of the cable to the 610 will allow your sonde

UPG circuitry will place a substantial

UPG. For this reason, we recomm end that batteries be installed in

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STEP 6. REVIEW SONDE/COMPUTER INTER F AC E

The system configuration best suited for initial setup is shown in the diagram to the right.

Below we will describe how to install PC6000 software on your computer and

Power Supply* 6037: 220 VAC 6038: 110 VAC

communicate with the Sonde software.

If you have purchased a YSI 610 handheld display/logger, refer to the 610 manual which was enclosed with the 610 unit.

Note that the power supply is optional --

Not required if you use

the unit may be powered by internal, user-installed batteries.

Your 6000

UPG is now physically set up for use. Proceed to the next section on software installation.

sonde battery power.

2.4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

6000UPG Sonde to Lab Computer

DB-9

6095B

Adapter

MS-8

Cable

6000UPG Sonde

You will need...

❑ 6000UPG Sonde ❑ Computer with Com Port

6000UPG

❑ 6095B MS-8/DB-9 Adapter ❑ Power Supply * ❑ DB-9 to DB-25 Adapter may

be needed at Com Port

PC6000 software is provided with the 6000UPG and is found on a disk in the back of this instruction manual. Use this software with an IBM-compatible PC with at least 256KB of RAM and DOS 3.0 or later. If your system is not I B M-compatible, use any term inal em ulation prog ram with your computer.

Insert the disk into your disk driv e. At the C :\ prompt, type the letter of the drive in which the program disk was inserted followed by a colon, then press

Enter.

Example: A: [Enter]

To install PC6000 software execute the following command from the DOS prom pt:

INSTALL <destination>

where destination is the drive and directory in which you want the PC6000 files to be installed.

For example, the command:

INSTALL C:\PC6000 will install the PC6000 software to the C:

drive and \PC6000 directory.

If you are using a two disk driv e sy stem, follow the instructions in Section 5.2. After installing the software, remove the disk from the drive and keep the original disk in a safe place.

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ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS

If you have purchased Ecowatch for Windows, install the program from the Program Manag er menu of your Windows system . Use this software with an I B M- compatible PC with a 386 (or better) processor. The computer should also have at least 4MB of RAM and Windows Version 3.1 or later. First close any Windows applications which are currently running. After inserting the Ecowatch floppy disk in your disk driv e, access the File command from the top m enu bar of the Program Manager window. Click on Run and ty pe “a:\ setup.exe” at the prom pt. Press click on “OK” and the display will indicate that Ecowatch is proceeding w ith a setup routine. After the setup is complete, you will be prom pted to confirm that all applications have been closed and choose the hard drive location where Ecowatch will be installed. After answering these questions, the installation of Ecowatch will take place automatically . Simply follow the instructions on the screen after installation is complete.

Enter or

2.5 PC6000 SOFTWARE SETU P

To start the software, make your current drive C:\P C6000 (or another directory where y ou hav e installed PC6000). Type menu bar will appear at the top of the computer screen:

PC6000 and press Enter. The PC6000 software will load. The PC6000

Sonde File Setup Real-Time Exit PC6000

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Use the arrow keys to move the cursor and hig hlig ht menu options. Press Enter to select a highlighted option. Press

Esc to cancel an entry. A PC6000 Menu Flow Chart is shown below.

This menu chart should help you to locate submenus m ore easily .

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1. Run

2. Calibrate

3. System

4. Report

5. Sensor

6. Advanced

PC6000 MENU FLOW C HART

Sonde File Setup Real-Time Exit

Filename

View

Display Format

Computer Connection

Computer Display

More Setup

Advanced Setup

SystemModify

Data Capture

Global Switch

User-defined

Readings

Displayed

Data Fi l e s

Export

5/96

Return to DOS

Parser

Site Name

Instrument ID

Filename

Autoconfigure

X-axis Time

Parameter/Plot

Beep Notify

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To start, highlight Setup then press Enter. Check the default setup values.

---DISPLAY -FORMATS---------COMPUTER-CONNECTIONS------------Date format: MDY Com m port: 1 Date separator: / Baud rate 9600 Time separator: : Printer Port 1 Radix mark: . Printer type HP LaserJet laser

-------MORE-SETUP-------------COMPUTER-DISPLAY---------------------Data capture setup... Menu colors: User-defined menu colors Advanced Setup... Plot colors: User-defined plot colors

Graphics mode: Automatic selection hi-res

Comm port:

Select this option to enter the number of the Comm port (1 or 2) to which the 6000 Be sure to press

Enter to confirm a new entry. If the default setting is correct there is no need to

UPG is connected.

change it.

Baud rate:

Select this option to check the baud rate. If the baud rate is not set to 9600, set it to 9600. To set the baud rate, highlight it and press from the list and press

Enter. NOTE: The Model 6000UPG default baud rate is 9600.

Enter. A list of possible baud rates will appear. Select 9600

Printer port:

Select this option to specify the parallel port (LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3) to which y our printer is connected. If no printer is connected select LPT1. Press

Enter after making your selection.

Printer type:

Select this option to select the type of printer connected to your computer sy stem . F rom the list, choose the selection that best describes your printer. If your printer is not on the list, refer to your printer's instruction manual to determine w hat ty pe of printer your printer emulates. Press

Enter

after making your selection.

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Menu colors:

Select this option to choose a color scheme for the PC6000 menus. As you m ov e the cursor between color schemes, the screen changes to display y our selection. Press

Enter to confirm a

selection.

Plot colors:

Select this option to choose a color scheme for the PC6000 plots. As you mov e the cursor between color schemes, the screen changes to display your selection. Press

Enter to confirm a selection.

The other setup functions are described in Section 5.5, but usually are not necessary for a quick start into 6000

UPG operations. Press Esc to exit the setup menu. The cursor will return to the

menu bar.

ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS

No setup is required for this program after installation. Use the “Help” comm and in the top menu bar to learn about the program.

2.6 SONDE SOFTWARE SETUP

There are two sets of software at work within the 6000UPG system. One is resident in your PC (called PC6000) and was provided on floppy disk with this instruction manual. The other software is resident in the sonde itself. When you select software, begins direct communication with the sonde based software via standard VT100 term inal emulation.

Using the arrow keys, highlight and select will be displayed.

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Main

----------------------------------------

1. Run 5. System setup

2. Calibrate 6. Report setup

3. File 7. Sensor setup

4. Status 8. Diagnostics

Select option (0 for previous menu):

Sonde from the PC6000 top-line menu, the PC based

Sonde from the top-line menu. The sonde Main m enu

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NOTE: If no menu is displayed and a # appears at the top of the computer screen, follow the

instructions on the screen and type displayed, press

Esc until the Main menu appears. If you cannot get to the Main menu, check to be

MENU and press Enter. If a menu other than the Main menu is

sure the cable is properly connected, the batteries are properly installed and the Comm port and other software parameters are set up as described in Section 2.4, or see Section 8, Troubleshooting.

NOTE: The sonde software is menu driven. Select a function by typing its corresponding number.

It is not necessary to press

Enter after a number selection. Use the 0 or Esc key to return to a

previous menu.

At the Main menu, select

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System-setup

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1. Date & time 4. Batteries

2. Radix 5. Instrument ID

3. Communication 6. Page Length

Select option (0 for previous menu):

1. Date & time

5. System setup. The System setup menu w ill be display ed.

Select this option to choose the date format and set the correct date and time. Select the format y o u desire; month/day/year, day/m onth/year or year/month/day. Next enter the date and time as prompted on the screen. Be sure to enter the hour, minute, and second values for the Time. The software will reject a Time entered with hour and minute entries only. Press Enter after each entry.

NOTE: For convenience any non-numeric key (such as space) in addition to / and : will separate

the fields in the date and time entries.

4. Instrument ID

Select this option to identify your instrument with its serial number (located on the back of the sonde) or any other name or number y ou wish, up to 31 characters. Then press

Enter.

Other options in the System setup menu are explained in detail in Section 4. Press Esc to backup to the Main menu.

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