YSI 600DW-B Sonde - Manual (Page 25)

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2.4 ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS -GETTING STARTED
This section will describe how to get started with EcoWatch for Windows, but detailed information is
provided in
Section 4, EcoWatch for Windows, or a convenient Windows Help section that is part of the
software. It is recommended that you thoroughly read Section 4 or use the Help function for a
comprehensive understanding of EcoWatch for Windows.
2.4.1 INSTALLING ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS
EcoWatch for Windows software must be used with an IBM-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.
Place the EcoWatch for Windows compact disk in your CD ROM drive. Select
Start, then Run and type
d:\setup.exe at the prompt. Press Enter or click on “OK” and the display will indicate that EcoWatch is
proceeding with the setup routine. Simply follow the instructions on the screen as the installation proceeds.
2.4.2 RUNNING ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS
To run EcoWatch for Windows, simply select the EcoWatch icon on your desktop or from the Windows
Program Menu. For help with the EcoWatch program, see
Section 4, EcoWatch or use the Help section of
the software.
2.4.3 ECOWATCH FOR WINDOWS SETUP
To setup the EcoWatch software for use with a sonde, select the sonde icon on the toolbar, and then
the proper Com port (1 or 2) to which your sonde is connected. If the default setting is correct, it does not
need to be changed. Click “ OK” to open a terminal window.
From the
Comm Menu, select the Settings option to check the baud rate. The baud rate should be 9600. If
it is not, select 9600 from the list and press Enter.
From the
Settings Menu, select the Font/Color and Background Color options to choose a color scheme
for the EcoWatch for Windows menus.
2.5 SONDE SOFTWARE SETUP
There are two sets of software at work in any YSI environmental monitoring system. One is resident in the
sonde and the other is associated with the interface device (a PC, 650 Display/Logger, or 6500 Process
Monitor). If you are using a PC for your initial sonde setup as recommended, you will be using EcoWatch
for Windows software which was installed as described above and you should follow the instructions in the
section below to prepare your DW sonde for use. If you are using a 650 for sonde interface, see Section 5
for setup and interface instructions. If you are using a 6500 for sonde interface, see the manual which was
supplied with this instrument.
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