YSI 6200 - Manual (Page 48)

YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual
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The rain gauge should be level. The standard model contains a bubble level inside and 3
adjustment screws for leveling the gauge. Remove the cap/funnel assembly to view the tipping
buckets and the bubble level. Be sure that the tipping bucket moves freely. Adjust appropriately
and reattach the cap assembly.
Tighten the screw-on connector of the rain gauge to the 6200 DCP with your fingers. Do not use
tools to tighten this connector.
5.4 Connecting the Pyranometer
If you repacked the pyranometer, remove it from its packing carton. The solar detector is
mounted to an aluminum base with a bubble level. Secure it to an appropriate support structure.
Refer to Appendix E and your pyranometer manual for possible mounting configurations. The
sensor manuals are located the end of this manual.
An optional mounting arm and bracket (P/N
6253) is available if needed. Mount and level your pyranometer assembly. The pyranometer
needs to have a clear view of the sun and sky. Mount it on the south side or away from other
devices to avoid shadows.
The pyranometer is supplied with a 10 ft (3 m) cable terminating in a MS-5 pin connector.
Simply insert the connector into the receptacle. You may need to rotate it slightly to allow the
index key to slide into place. Next tighten the screw-on connector retainer with your fingers. Do
not use tools to tighten this connector. Remove the plastic cap that protects the light sensing
surface.
Once connected and communicating, you will be prompted to enter a solar radiation calibration
constant (provided) during EcoWatch DCP System setup.
5.5 Connecting One Sonde
Remove the 6-series sonde from its packing carton. There are several models of sondes that can
be used with the 6200 DCP. Refer to the sonde manual for proper initial setup, which includes
installation of sensors and initial calibration. Refer to Section 2.4 in this manual for a basic
checkout setup. More information for setup and calibration of the sonde is located in Section 3.