YSI BOD Analyst Pro - Manual (Page 12)

YSI BOD Analyst Pro ® User Manual 12
TIP – Many USB/serial converters require driver software. The
driver is typically stored on CD with the converter or available as a
download from the manufacturer’s web site.
1. 2 COMMUNICATING WITH THE YSI DO INSTRUMENTS
YSI BOD Analyst Pro software was designed to directly communicate with each of the following
instruments: YSI 52, 5000, 5100, ProODO
® , Professional Plus ® or the MultiLab instrument. You
will need an available Comm port or USB port on your PC and the appropriate serial cable or
USB cable to connect PC to instrument. Once your connection is complete the BOD Analyst Pro
software can test and verify proper communication setup. First establish your connection and
second verify communication. Your connection hardware depends on which instrument system
you are using. These connections are discussed next.
YSI 52 and YSI 5000/5100 Systems
The YSI 52 and 5000/5100 each have a 9-pin serial port. The RS232 cable is provided with each
instrument or BOD software purchase. If your PC does not have a 9-pin serial port or the 9-pin
serial port is used for another application you may use an available USB serial port. This will
require a USB/9-pin serial adapter. Many are available commercially but if you can not locate one
for use on your PC that is compatible with your operating system contact YSI Technical Support.
YSI ProODO and YSI Professional Plus Systems
YSI designed the ProPlus and ProODO instruments to accommodate a “communication saddle”
and USB cable that is included with each instrument. No tools are required for installation.
Simply snap the “saddle” into place on the rear of the handheld instrument. The serial cable
terminates in USB connectors for fast, easy connection. Use any available USB serial port on
your PC. YSI provides free Data Manager Software with a Pro-series system. YSI Data Manager
software includes the drivers for serial communication. Driver software is also included with each
BOD Analyst Pro CD if you opt not to install Data Manager Software on your PC. Refer to the
Pro Series manual or contact YSI Technical Support if you need more information.
MultiLab instruments
The MultiLab instruments connect to the PC with the supplied USB cable. If using the 2 or 3
channel instruments, make sure the IDS OBOD probe is connected to channel 1. See the
instrument manual for more information.
Test Communication between PC and DO Instrument
From the main screen of BOD Analyst Pro click on Setup and then submenu Communication
Setup. The Communication Settings screen appears (see below). Do the following:
1. Select the instrument name from Select Instrument Type field using the arrow keys. The
default communication settings are automatically configured for you.
2. Click on List Active Ports to open a list of Comm ports in use. One of the listed ports will be
identifiable as the connection between the YSI instrument and the PC.
3. Click on the arrow next to the Comm Port field and select the appropriate I/O Comm Port
for the serial connection. For example, COM5 is shown in the example below.
4. Make sure the YSI 52 or YSI 5000/5100 is in Remote Mode. If using a Pro-series instrument
there is no need to select remote mode. Data from the instrument screen will be read. If using