YSI BOD Analyst Pro - Manual (Page 5)

YSI BOD Analyst Pro ® User Manual 5
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
BOD Analyst Pro ® software is PC Windows-based application software designed for use with
YSI dissolved oxygen instrument systems. Using a serial interface the user defines parameters in
the BOD Analyst Pro software that establishes two-way communication between instrument and
PC. At the user’s command the software can acquire DO readings from the instrument, match
initial and final DO readings, and perform appropriate calculations related to dilutions, seed
correction, and other relevant factors. The software also allows the user to set test criteria, make
notes, generate a report (bench sheet), plot data, and export data files. All data and information
are securely stored in an MS Access Database.
The software also allows you to manually enter initial and final DO readings with instruments
that are not connected to a computer. The program then completes the calculations much like a
spreadsheet approach.
The program is easy to learn and use. Initial use requires less than an hour to set up. Setup
includes installing the program on your PC, establishing communication with the YSI dissolved
oxygen instrument, and configuring the system for your application. Once set up you will need
just a few minutes each day to define exactly what you intend to do for that day whether it is
building a new batch or reading final DO readings of an existing batch.
1.1 INSTALLING YSI BOD ANALYST SOFTWARE ON YOUR PC
1. Close all application programs that are currently running.
2. Place the BOD Analyst Pro software CD in your CD-ROM drive. The setup program will
begin. If the setup program does not start, use the Window’s Start icon, click on Run and
locate the setup.exe file on your CD. Double click on this filename to run setup.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen and the installation program displays the following box,
or one very similar:
4. Click Run to proceed.