YSI 6200 - Manual (Page 77)

YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual
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Messages that appear in the center error/status box provide information that may help you solve a
problem. Above, you see that OK is displayed. This is the standard status message seen when a
6200 file is opened or created and it is waiting for the first interrogation. Additional messages
are listed below, each followed by a brief description. These messages are not updated
continuously, and only describe what has happened last.
All Data Received 6200 DCP has been successfully interrogated.
Duplicate Duplicate data records were detected (same time stamp).
EcoWatch DCP ignores duplicates.
No response from 6200
DCP EcoWatch attempted interrogation, but the 6200 DCP did not
respond.
Error from 6200 DCP The 6200 DCP responded to an interrogation, but the result was an
error. Usually caused by a mismatch in the number of parameters.
Port in use COM port is being used by another 6200 component (e.g.,
terminal port).
Port busy EcoWatch DCP can not open COM port. Usually caused by
programs other than EcoWatch DCP using the port.
Error initializing modem Can be caused by either field or base modem not responding to
INIT string. Modem may be turned off, not connected, or
incorrectly set.
Bad modem setting Modem strings are bad. Usually caused when user sets strings
rather than using default settings provided in the communications
setting window.
No phone number No phone number was specified. Rarely occurs since EcoWatch
DCP prompts for phone number during setup of either cellular or
phone Modem.
No carrier No carrier
No dial tone No dial tone. Modem probably not connected to phone line.
Dial timeout Time out. Increase the timeout value if this happens often.
Line busy Busy signal from phone number that was called.
No Answer Timeout will normally override this error. Means the remote
Modem does not answer.
Error General Modem error.
Modem OK Unlikely to see this message (appears only momentarily).
Low battery The last interrogated data showed a battery voltage that was below
the critical operating level of 10.7 VDC.
Presuming that you now have established successful communication between field and base
stations and interrogation is occurring successfully, we next describe how to close a 6200 file
and view a data file that allows you to better visualize and analyze data. The files for the various
sensors are automatically assigned filenames that include important information. See below.