YSI 556 MPS - Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 4)

TAKING MEASUREMENTS AND STORING DATA (7 - 9)
1. Power the instrument on, or select Run from the Main Menu.
2. Insert the probe into the sample to be measured. Continuously stir, or move
the probe, through the sample until the readings on the screen stabilize.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight Log one sample, or select Start logging to
record a series of data. Press Enter. The Enter Information screen should
appear.
4. Use the keypad to enter a filename for the measurement. If no file name is
entered, the instrument will assign a default of NONAME. Press Enter.
5. If you would like to enter an optional site description, highlight that field and
use the keypad to enter the information. Press Enter.
6. Highlight OK and press Enter. If logging one sample, the instrument will
confirm the data point was successfully logged.
7. If a series of points is being logged, the Start logging entry in the run screen
will change to Stop logging. At the end of the logging interval, press Enter to
stop logging.
UPLOADING DATA TO A PC (8.4)
1. Make sure EcoWatch for Windows is installed on the PC.
2. Disconnect the probe assembly from the 556 instrument and use the 655173
PC interface cable to connect the meter to the serial port of the PC.
3. Open EcoWatch for Windows on the PC.
4. Click on the sonde/probe icon in the upper toolbar.
5. Set the com port number to match the serial port the 556 is connected to and
choose OK. A terminal window should appear with a flashing cursor.
6. Power on the 556. From the Main menu select File, then Upload to PC.
7. From the File List, highlight the file you wish to transfer and press Enter. The
file transfer should begin with a progress shown on both the 556 and PC.
Note: The file will automatically upload to C:\ECOWIN\DATA.
8. After the file transfer is complete, close the terminal window in EcoWatch.
9. Press Esc on the 556 until you have returned to the main menu.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact YSI Environmental if you need assistance or have questions regarding any YSI
Environmental Product. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM ET.
YSI Environmental
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Yellow Springs, OH 45387
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Item # 600009 • Drawing # A600009
Revision A • July 2003