YSI YSI 556 MPS Set-Up, Operation & Calibration Download

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Logging Set up

•

Press the

On/off

key to display the run screen.

•

Press the

Escape

key to display the main menu

screen.

•

Use the arrow keys to highlight the

Logging

setup

selection.

•

Press the

Enter

key. The logging setup screen is

displayed

–

NOTE:

If you do not specify an interval, the

instrument will use a default interval setting
of 1 second.

•

Use the keypad to enter an interval between 1
second and 15 minutes.

•

Press the

Enter

key. The data stream interval is

set.

Summary of Contents for YSI 556 MPS

Page 1: ...YSI 556 MPS Set up Operation Calibration...

Page 2: ...satility of an easy to use easy to read handheld unit with all the functionality of a multi parameter system Featuring a waterproof IP67 impact resistant case the YSI 556 simultaneously measures disso...

Page 3: ...erproof to IP67 Field replaceable electrodes Standard RS232 compatible with Ecowatch for Windows DO cap membranes Three year meter warranty Stores 49 000 data sets time and date stamped Simultaneous d...

Page 4: ...data used in dissolved oxygen calibrations and logged to memory for tracking changes in barometric pressure 5083 Optional flow cell 6094 Rechargeable battery back kit 5085 Hand free harness 616 Cigar...

Page 5: ...YSI 556 MPS SET UP...

Page 6: ...ve the battery lid Insert four C batteries between the clips following the polarity and labels on the bottom of the battery compartment Check gasket for proper placement on the battery lid Replace the...

Page 7: ...using any screwdriver Remove the C battery lid and store for future use Remove C batteries if installed Check for proper placement of gasket on the rechargeable battery pack and lid Install the recha...

Page 8: ...rt the barrel connector of the wall power supply into the barrel of the adapter cable Plug the wall power supply into an AC power outlet for approximately 2 hours to obtain an 80 to 90 charge and for...

Page 9: ...ight key in the upper right corner of the keypad and press the up arrow to increase darken the contrast Press and hold down the backlight key in the upper right corner of the keypad and press the down...

Page 10: ...lay Status bar Barometer reading optional Updated in real time not corrected to sea level Battery charge pulsing indicates that battery is charging flashing indicates that batteries almost exhausted C...

Page 11: ...eatures Backlight Contrast Arrows Keys Enter Key Period Decimal Point Key On Off Key Escape Key Use to return to previous position in menu Alpha Numeric Keys Used to enter letters and numbers Minus Hy...

Page 12: ...o l v e d O x y g e n p H O R P S t a r t L o g g i n g L o g O n e S a m p l e D O C o n d u c t i v i t y p H O R P U p l o a d t o P C D I r e c t o r y V i e w F i l e F i l e M e m o r y D e l e...

Page 13: ...YSI 556 MPS SENSORS...

Page 14: ...YSI 5563 Probe Module Cable Dissolved Oxygen DO Probe Transport Calibration Cup Strain Relief Metal Probe Connector Nut pH ORP Probe Conductivity Temperature Probe Probe Sensor Guard...

Page 15: ...nnector that corresponds to the sensor that is to be installed Apply a thin coat of o ring lubricant to the o rings on the connector side of the sensor Be sure that the probe module sensor is free of...

Page 16: ...he old membrane cap Thoroughly rinse the sensor tip with distilled water Prepare the electrolyte according to the directions on the electrolyte solution bottle Hold the new membrane cap and fill it at...

Page 17: ...s Press the On Off key to display the Run screen Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Use the arrow keys to highlight the Sensor selection Press the Enter key to display the sensors en...

Page 18: ...rt Press the On off key to display the run screen Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Use the arrow keys to highlight the Report selection Press the Enter key to display the report se...

Page 19: ...View all Parameters...

Page 20: ...YSI 556 MPS CALIBRATION...

Page 21: ...tween calibration solutions Have several clean absorbent paper towels or cotton cloths available to dry the probe module between rinses and calibration solutions If you are using laboratory glassware...

Page 22: ...tion Mode Press the On off key to display the run screen Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Use the arrow keys to highlight the Calibration selection Press the Enter key to display t...

Page 23: ...Specific Conductance selection Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Entry Screen is displayed Place the correct amount of conductivity standard into a clean dry or pre rinsed transport calibration...

Page 24: ...ibration value of the standard you are using NOTE Be sure to enter the value in mS cm at 25 C Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Screen is displayed Allow at least one minute for temperature equ...

Page 25: ...30 seconds press Enter The screen will indicate that the calibration has been accepted and prompt you to press Enter again to Continue Press Enter This returns you to the Conductivity Calibrate Select...

Page 26: ...Dissolved Oxygen selection Press Enter The dissolved oxygen calibration screen is displayed Use the arrow keys to highlight the DO selection Press Enter The DO Barometric Pressure Entry Screen is disp...

Page 27: ...e the DO sensor is vented to the atmosphere Use the keypad to enter the current local barometric pressure NOTE If the unit has the optional barometer no entry is required NOTE Barometer readings that...

Page 28: ...n and will change with time as they stabilize Observe the reading under DO When the reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds press Enter The screen will indicate that the calib...

Page 29: ...sensor using only two calibration standards Use this option if the media being monitored is known to be either basic or acidic Select the 3 point option to calibrate the pH sensor using three calibrat...

Page 30: ...sed transport calibration cup Carefully immerse the sensor end of the probe module into the solution Gently rotate and or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the pH sensor Use...

Page 31: ...ibration has been accepted and prompt you to press Enter again to Continue Press Enter This returns you to the Specified pH Calibration Screen Rinse the probe module transport calibration cup and sens...

Page 32: ...of the probe module into the solution Gently rotate and or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the ORP sensor Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibration before p...

Page 33: ...reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds press Enter The screen will indicate that the calibration has been accepted and prompt you to press Enter again to Continue Press Enter...

Page 34: ...bration Selection Screen is displayed Use the arrow keys to highlight the Specific Conductance selection Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Entry Screen is displayed See Press and hold the Enter...

Page 35: ...YSI 556 MPS RUN...

Page 36: ...probe module in the sample Be sure to completely immerse all the sensors Rapidly move the probe module through the sample to provide fresh sample to the DO sensor Note the DO sensor requires a flow r...

Page 37: ...YSI 556 MPS FILE...

Page 38: ...le Press the On off key to display the run screen Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Use the arrow keys to highlight the File selection Press the Enter key The file screen is display...

Page 39: ...they are logged to memory Sample Data files have the file extension dat while Calibration Record files have the file extension glp Use the arrow keys to highlight a file Press the Enter key The file d...

Page 40: ...may have to scroll down to see all the files Press the Enter key The file data is displayed with the file name at the top of the display NOTE If no file name was specified the data is stored under th...

Page 41: ...as shown in the following diagram Open EcoWatch for Windows on your computer NOTE If you do not have a copy of Ecowatch for Windows please visit www YSI Com for a free copy Click on the sonde probe i...

Page 42: ...Enter both the YSI 556 MPS and PC displays show the progress of the file transfer After transfer the file will be located in the C ECOWWIN DATA folder of your PC designated with a DAT extension After...

Page 43: ...e that you wish to transfer and press Enter You will then be given a choice of uploading the file in three formats Binary Comma Delimited and ASCII Text Choose an option and press Enter both the YSI 5...

Page 44: ...ws Open dat file by pressing File Open desired file name After file has opened click File Export DBF MS Excel Open dbf file by pressing File Open desired file name dbf ENSURE TO SELECT ALL FILES OPTIO...

Page 45: ...YSI 556 MPS LOGGING...

Page 46: ...w keys to highlight the Logging setup selection Press the Enter key The logging setup screen is displayed NOTE If you do not specify an interval the instrument will use a default interval setting of 1...

Page 47: ...mber selection If you are creating Multi Site Descriptions which require that the site number be stored in your data files press the Enter key until a check mark appears in the box next to the store s...

Page 48: ...ers in length Press the Enter key The cursor moves to the right for the entry of a Site name Use the keypad to enter a site name up to 11 characters in length Press the Enter key The cursor moves to t...

Page 49: ...the run screen if a data stream is being logged Press the Enter key The Enter information screen is displayed NOTE The last filename used will be displayed Use the keypad to enter a file name NOTE Th...

Page 50: ...light the Configure field press the Enter key Use the arrow keys to highlight the OK field in the center of the information screen Press the Enter key to start logging If a single point is being logge...

Page 51: ...Press the Enter key The Pick a site screen is displayed Use the arrow keys to highlight the site of your choice Press the Enter key to start logging If a single point is being logged the header on th...

Page 52: ...YSI 556 MPS SYSTEM SET UP...

Page 53: ...System Set Up Time date Data filters Shut off time Comma radix ID GLP filename Barometer units Calibrate Barometer...

Page 54: ...is from your local weather station reverse the equation that corrects it to sea level NOTE For this equation to be accurate the barometric pressure units must be in mm Hg True BP Corrected BP 2 5 Loca...

Page 55: ...YSI 556 MPS MAINTENANCE...

Page 56: ...oxygen consuming e g bacteria or oxygen producing organisms e g algae erroneous readings may occur Chlorine sulfur dioxide nitric oxide and nitrous oxide can affect readings by behaving like oxygen at...

Page 57: ...rect sensor operation the gold cathode must always be bright If it is tarnished which can result from contact with certain gases or plated with silver which can result from extended use with a loose o...

Page 58: ...tilled or deionized water The anode should then be thoroughly wiped with a wet paper towel to remove the residual layer from the anode Mechanical Cleaning Sand off the dark layer from the silver anode...

Page 59: ...robe Reconditioning Kit Using the sanding paper provided in the YSI 5238 Probe Reconditioning Kit wet sand the gold with a twisting motion about 3 times or until all silver deposits are removed and th...

Page 60: ...utton YSI 5565 Then use a moistened cotton swab to carefully remove any material that may be blocking the reference electrode junction of the sensor NOTE If good pH and or ORP response is not restored...

Page 61: ...st distributors Be sure to follow the safety instructions included with the acid GENTLY clean the glass bulb and platinum button by rubbing with a cotton swab soaked in the acid Rinse the sensor in cl...

Page 62: ...ximately 1 hour in a 1 to 1 dilution of commercially available chlorine bleach Rinse the sensor with clean water and then soak for at least 1 hour in clean water with occasional stirring to remove res...

Page 63: ...water and insert it into each hole 15 20 times Rinse the cell thoroughly in deionized or clean tap water NOTE In the event that deposits have formed on the electrodes perform the following additional...

Page 64: ...YSI 556 MPS STORAGE...

Page 65: ...cing the probe module with all of the sensors installed into the cup The use of a moist sponge instead of a 1 2 inch of tap water is also acceptable as long as its presence does not compromise the att...

Page 66: ...ctivity temperature sensor and dissolved oxygen sensor with membrane cap still on in the probe module Place 1 2 of water deionized distilled or tap in the transport calibration cup CAUTION The water l...

Page 67: ...available soaking the sensor in tap water or commercial pH buffers may restore sensor function However in some cases the sensor may have been irreparably damaged by the dehydration and will require r...

Page 68: ...Please visit the YSI website on WWW YSI COM Thank you...

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