YSI 6200 - Manual (Page 9)

YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual
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1.3 How to Use this Manual
The 6200 DAS is a complex product that requires your understanding before you can successfully use
it; therefore, we strongly suggest that you perform the following steps to get your system set up
quickly and correctly in the field.
Part I Manual Sections to Read
Familiarize yourself with the 6200 DAS 2, Browse through manual
Unpack and setup sonde 3, Sonde Manual
Check out Communication Method 2, 6, 7
Plan out and prepare remote site 4, 5, See Appendix E for samples
Part II
Fully Calibrate Sonde 3, Sonde Manual
Prepare 6200 DCP for the field 7
Go to the field site and setup 4, 5, 6, 7
Verify that the system works 7, 8
Section 2 Getting Started
After this section you should be familiar with the 6200 DCP, the EcoWatch DCP user-
interface software, and the sensors. This “in lab” setup should give you a basic
understanding of the system. The more detailed information found in the other sections
is necessary for the installation and day-to-day operation of the system.
Section 3 Setting Up a 6-Series Sonde
If you are using a 6-Series sonde with your system this section provides basic
information related using a Sonde with this package.
Section 4 Powering the Field Station
Section 5 Connecting Sensors to the Field Station
Section 6 Communicating with the Field Station
Section 7 Collecting Data with EcoWatch DCP
This section needs to be read to properly configure the data collection platform. It
includes power management strategies, and how to upload readings from the data
collection platform.
Section 8 Reporting and Plotting Data with EcoWatch DCP
Section 9 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the System
Throughout this manual the phrase 6200 DAS (Data Acquisition System) refers to the entire 6200
package you have purchased, including the field station, communications methods, and EcoWatch
DCP software. The phrase 6200 DCP (Data Collection Platform) and field station are used
interchangeably and refer to the remote site setup. The phrase base station refers to the office/lab
setup which includes your PC and communication method.