YSI Level Scout - Manual (Page 6)

2 . 0 I N S T A L L A T I O N A N D S E T U P
This chapter will provide a detailed description of how to setup and install the Level Scout. Note that a Quick Start Guide is
provided with each Level Scout. This card provides an abbreviated set of instructions for operating the Level Scout immediately.
2.1 INITIAL INSPECTION
Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories from the shipping container and inspect for damage. If any parts or materials are
missing or damaged, contact YSI Customer Service at 800-897-4151 (+1 937 767-7241) or your local YSI Representative.
2.2 CONNECTING YOUR TRANSDUCER
2.2.1 CABLE ATTACHMENT
Depending on the Level Scout’s pressure format (absolute or vented gauge) and communications needs, there are two deployment
accessories that may be used: the field cable or the suspension wire. The field cable includes power and communications conductors
as well as a reference pressure vent tube. It should be used with all vented Level Scouts. The field cable may be optionally used with
absolute Level Scouts, especially in installations where direct data readout is desired. When using the field cable with an absolute
pressure Level Scout, the cable vent tube or vent patch must still be protected from moisture migration.
The suspension wire is intended for use only with the Absolute Level Scouts. It provides a low cost suspension solution for
deployments where direct data readout is not required.
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 is important to note to ensure proper alignment (figure 2.1).
Figure 2.1
„ 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 2.2).
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Figure 2.2