YSI 600R User Manual
6-Series Sonde
Quick Start Guide
is document will assist an
experienced user with the steps
required to make your YSI 6-Series
product operational.
For full instructions, please refer to
the 6-Series User Manual.
Unpacking and Inspection
Inspect the outside of the shipping
container(s) for damage. If you see any
damage, contact your shipping carrier
immediately.
Remove the equipment from the shipping
box. Some parts are loose in the box, so check
the packing material carefully. Check o all
items on the packing list and inspect them for
damage.
Items Needed
• Sonde
• Probes
• Calibration cup
• Probe guard
• Batteries
• DI water
• Flathead screwdriver
• Calibration standards
• Communication or eld cable
If using 6562 DO probe:
• 6570 maintenance kit
• 5775 membrane kit
• Razor blade
(if sonde has battery compartment)
Preparing Sonde for Use
To prepare the sonde for operation, you
will need to:
• Install a new membrane on the YSI 6562
DO Probe, if you are using this item.
• Install probes (sensors) into the connectors
on the sonde bulkhead.
• Provide power for the sonde through
batteries or line power.
• Connect a eld cable or PC communication
cable.
It is important to calibrate all
!
sensors prior to using the sonde for eld
measurements. Refer to Section 2.6.2 of the
6-Series User Manual.
Installing Membrane on
6562 DO Probe
(Skip to next section if you are not using
this probe)
e 6562 Rapid Pulse™ Dissolved Oxygen
probe is shipped with a protective dry
membrane on the sensor tip. Remove the
O-ring and membrane. Handle the probe
with care. It is important not to scratch or
contaminate the sensor tip.
!
e DO sensor on the 600R/QS cannot
be removed.
necessary, shake o electrolyte and start over.
4. Secure a membrane between your le
thumb and the probe body. Touch membrane
only at the ends.
5. With the thumb and forenger of
your right hand, grasp the free end of the
membrane and gently stretch it up, over,
and down the other side of the sensor. e
membrane should be stretched below the
ridge where the O-ring seats so a good seal is
achieved.
Open the 6562 DO Probe Kit and follow these
steps:
1. Prepare the electrolyte solution as specied
on the bottle.
2. Put/keep the protective cap on the
connector end of the probe to protect it from
contamination.
3. Hold the probe in a vertical position and
apply a few drops of KCl solution to tip. e
uid should completely ll the small moat
around the electrodes—and create a large
meniscus on the probe face. Be sure no air
bubbles are stuck to the face of the sensor. If
6. Secure the end of the membrane under the
forenger of your le hand.
7. Roll the O-ring over the end of the probe,
being careful not to touch the membrane
surface with your ngers.
8. If bubbles or wrinkles are present, remove
the membrane and repeat steps 3-7.
9. Trim excess membrane with a razor blade.
Rinse o any excess KCl solution, but be
careful not to get any water in the connector.
Refer to Section 2.3 of the 6-Series User
Manual for complete instructions and photos.
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