YSI ProDSS Use, Calibration And Maintenance Manual Download Page 2

YSI ProDSS Meter Calibration and Maintenance 

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PUTTING THE UNIT TOGETHER 

 
Cable Connection 
 

Make sure the connectors are clean and dry before connecting!

   

If connecters are clean and 

dry, align the keys on the male cable connector with the female slots on the instrument 
connector. Push together firmly, and then twist the outer ring clockwise until it locks into place.  
The metal pin should “snap” into place and be visible through the small hole in the outer ring 
(see image below).   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sensor Installation 

 
NOTE:  

There are two different storage procedures for the sensors and unit: 

short term

 (sensors 

are still attached to the unit), and 

long term

 (sensors have been removed and individually 

stored).  If the unit has been stored under the short term procedures, continue to the Calibration 
section below.

 

 
The ports on the ProDSS bulkhead are universal; therefore, you can install any sensor into any 
port. For highest accuracy, always install a conductivity/temperature sensor to compensate all 
measurement data for temperature and dissolved oxygen data for conductivity.  Similar to the 
cable connection, the sensor and bulkhead ports are not waterproof, therefore 

always make sure 

the ports are clean and completely dry before installation.

  Any moisture in the ports will 

result in damage to the unit not covered under its warranty.  

Avoid sensor installation in the 

field at all costs.

Metal pin showing through 
outer ring of connector piece. 

Summary of Contents for ProDSS

Page 1: ...Sensor Installation Sensor installation Calibration Barometer Conductivity pH Turbidity Dissolved oxygen Maintenance Short term storage Long term storage A FEW NOTES BEFORE GETTING STARTED The instru...

Page 2: ...and unit short term sensors are still attached to the unit and long term sensors have been removed and individually stored If the unit has been stored under the short term procedures continue to the C...

Page 3: ...y tighten the retaining nut if any resistance is felt loosen the nut and try again Finger tighten as much as you can then use the sensor installation tool to tighten until snug see image below DO NOT...

Page 4: ...d Once aligned push the sensor into the bulkhead until it is firmly seated in the port see image below 5 Carefully tighten the retaining nut if any resistance is felt loosen the nut and try again Fing...

Page 5: ...o finish charging When using the AC adapter it takes approximately 14 hours to charge the ProDSS battery when the instrument is turned off during the charge The amount of time required to completely c...

Page 6: ...b practices This includes what was calibrated who calibrated it and when it was calibrated To prevent contamination always calibrate the sensors in the following order Barometer if necessary conductiv...

Page 7: ...fore QC verified data can be collected in the field Calibration 1 If barometer units are not in inHg refer to Check Sensor Readings on page 4 to change units 2 Select the calibration button and select...

Page 8: ...it sit for about 30 seconds Use the cleaning brush from the maintenance kit to scrub the inside of the chamber insert in holes and scrub back and forth about 20 30 times Rinse the probe in clean tap...

Page 9: ...sor pH Calibration Equipment Needed pH Calibration Protocol Data Sheets notebook YSI ProDSS meter Purified water Kimwipes pH 4 7 and 10 buffer solutions A note about pH millivolts mV Millivolts mV are...

Page 10: ...ed meter Record results on the data sheet End of Season pH Calibration Check 1 Turn on and warm up instrument 2 Check and record readings of pH 7 and temp for the instrument in its kit pH 7 buffer Do...

Page 11: ...oint 2 you are now ready to calibrate with the next buffer solution DO NOT back out to the Run screen by hitting the left arrow button or the Esc button If you don t finish the three point calibration...

Page 12: ...ffer temperature reading value may be located on pH buffer bottle 7 Confirm stabilization by watching the actual readings on the screen if pH remains within 0 01 for 2 minutes the sensor is stable 8 A...

Page 13: ...e sensors and calibration cup with zero standard or deionized water Shake off the unit and cup after rinse 3 SLOWLY pour the deionized water down the side of the cup like you re pouring a beer fill th...

Page 14: ...in that range must be flagged an estimate Q in Streamkeepers flagging system and J or one of its variants in the WA Dept of Ecology s flagging system And if the meter does not perform to 1 0 or 10 of...

Page 15: ...d on the screen 8 Record results on the data sheet 9 Rinse the probe thoroughly with DI water before placing it back in the calibration cup this is important or it could mess up future calibrations 10...

Page 16: ...is essential to acceptance of our data by the State Equipment needed 1 or 2 large plastic bucket s depends on method used below DI water from lab DO Barometer Calibration Protocol Data Sheets notebook...

Page 17: ...the samples were taken on the data sheet WINKLER TITRATIONS IN THE LABORATORY Equipment for completing Winkler titrations Graduated cylinder burette with stopcock at bottom 25 mL with 3 way stopcock...

Page 18: ...y away from you toward the wall 12 Tighten the valve on the rubber bulb and pressurize the reservoir Pump the rubber bulb gently to raise the solution drain refill and drain twice more to rinse then f...

Page 19: ...tes and amounts of all solutions used to ensure there s enough unexpired liquids for the next calibration activity If not inform the office staff immediately Meter Samples 1 Place the bucket of prepar...

Page 20: ...on the ProDSS and its sensors follow the specified procedures in this section which have been taken directly out of the manual or it could void the warranty For more information on the warranty consu...

Page 21: ...f force 1 Remove the sensor from the bulkhead and soak the end of the sensor in a mild solution of clean tap water and dish soap in a glass beaker Soak for 10 to 15 minutes 2 After soaking rinse with...

Page 22: ...for installation Replacing the DO Cap NOTE Use extreme care to not damage the threads at the end of the sensor 1 Turn the old cap on the sensor counterclockwise and remove do not use any hand tools to...

Page 23: ...ly for correct transcription from the Calibration Code Label prior to selecting Update Sensor Cap Coefficients If you receive an error message after several entry attempts contact YSI Technical Suppor...

Page 24: ...ored more securely and under their own individual proper storing conditions Storage caps can be found in the individual storage boxes of each sensor do not lose these caps The following are a few guid...

Page 25: ...s only 4 Place the red cap onto the sensor connector end 5 Take out the storage bottle open lid and o ring from the storage box 6 Carefully slide the open lid with the o ring placed inside the lid ont...

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