YSI 9500 Photometer - Manual (Page 6)

SYSTEM MODE
When the instrument is first used, the SYSTEM mode should be used to set
the preferred operating options:
• Use the and keys to scroll through the features.
• Use the and keys to select the options.
• Press
[OK] to accept the selections and return to PHOTOMETER mode.
Select the language required from English, French, German, Spanish or
Italian.
• Select the display units required from mg/l, ppm, mmol/l, µmol/l and g/l.
• Set the sample number option to ‘On’ to allow the entry of a sample
number during normal photometer operation.
• Set the sample increment option to ‘On’ to automatically increase the
sample number.
• Set the dilution factor to ‘On’ or ‘Off’. If the dilution factor option is set to
‘On’, the instrument will allow the entry of a numerical factor which will be
used in the calculation of the result to be displayed on the instrument.
• Select the preferred date format. The date may be shown in either
Date/Month/Year or Month/Date/Year.
• To change the date and time, select the date and time line then key in
correct setting using the numeric keys. To correct an error, use the and
keys to move the cursor then key in the correct data.
System - Full Options
The 9500 features a wide range of options which may be explored at leisure to
get the best from the instrument. An explanation of the application of these
options is as follows :-
View Log
The photometer has an internal memory which can hold up to 500 test results.
Once the memory is full, each new result overwrites the oldest entry.
Select ‘View Log’ to view stored results on screen. The and keys may be
used to scroll through the list of stored results. The ‘Options’ menu offers
several choices.
Select ‘Clear’ to empty the memory. Confirmation is requested to avoid
accidentally erasing the data. Select ‘Exit’ to return to SYSTEM mode. Select
‘Download’ to transmit stored data to a PC. This option only appears if the
USB mode is set to ‘COM Port’. Refer to ‘Interface Connection and Data
Memory’ for further information.
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