YSI Vertical Profiler Systems - Manual (Page 30)

YSI Profiler System USER Manual
Equipment Staging – Sonde & Platform
3.1 Introduction
In this section and the following section you will configure your sonde to insure proper
operation with the CR10X data logger, assemble components and connect cables (as required),
and manually verify operation of the Winch Assembly. In Section 4 you will establish
communication between LoggerNet™ and the CR10X and download your Profile Wizard file
with the profiling instructions.
You should proceed through the above mentioned steps in a stable environment if possible. If
you configure and test your profiling system in this manner, you are less likely to make an error
that would cost you valuable time once in the field.
3.2 Setting Sonde Parameters
The Campbell Scientific CR10X data logger program relies heavily on information obtained
from the YSI sonde both prior to the start of a profile, and during a profile sequence. Therefore,
it is imperative that you configure the YSI sonde correctly for successful winch operation. In
this section you will learn how to check for key settings in the sonde. These settings apply
primarily to proper configuration of the Profiler system. If required consult your YSI 6-series
sonde operations manual for more detailed information.
WARNING!
Do not disconnect the sonde from Profiler while it is actively running a profile sequence.
Wait for it to finish, or if necessary, disconnect power to Profiler.
You can access the sonde menu using any terminal emulator program, or if available the YSI
650 MDS handheld monitor. One such terminal emulator program is YSI EcoWatch™.
Common to most Windows-based computers is Microsoft ® HyperTerminal. If you use the YSI
650 make certain that you ‘escape’ all of the way out of the Sonde menu before
disconnecting the YSI 650 from the sonde.
A YSI sonde field cable is needed for connection to the YSI 650 MDS. A RS-232 cable with
MS-8 connector will be needed to connect from your PC COM port to the YSI sonde (YSI Part #
6067). An adapter may be needed, and in some cases a power supply if the sonde is not powered
by batteries. Refer to your 6-series sonde manual for cable connection details.
In the example below, a terminal emulator connection is described. Once you establish a
connection with the sonde you should see the # sign. You may type ‘ver’ <ENTER> to display
the version number of the sonde software; and in a similar manner, Esc to # and type ‘reset’
<ENTER> to display more detailed information about the sonde model and version number.
Refer to the displays below. Your sonde version number must be 2.25 or higher.
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