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NOTE:

Specific Conductance (temperature compensated

conductivity) is notated on the Run screen with a small ‘c’
after the units of measure.

All parameters may be enabled at the same time.

Figure 5.4 All Parameters Displayed

Press the

Escape

key to return to the Main menu screen.

Summary of Contents for YSI 556 MPS

Page 1: ...YSI Environmental YSI 556 MPS Multi Probe System Operations Manual ...

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Page 3: ...t 17 2 11 Menu Flowchart 18 3 Probe Module 18 3 1 Introduction 19 3 2 Unpacking the Probe Module 19 3 3 Features of the YSI 5563 Probe Module 20 3 4 Preparing the Probe Module 20 3 5 Transport Calibration Cup 24 3 6 Instrument Cable Connection 25 4 Sensors 26 5 Report 29 6 Calibrate 32 6 1 Getting Ready to Calibrate 32 6 2 Calibration Procedures 35 6 3 Return to Factory Settings 52 7 Run 54 7 1 Re...

Page 4: ...84 10 6 Comma Radix 85 10 7 ID 85 10 8 GLP Filename 85 10 9 TDS Constant 86 10 10 Barometer Units 87 10 11 Calibrate Barometer 88 11 Maintenance 90 11 1 Sensor Care and Maintenance 90 11 2 Upgrading YSI 556 MPS Software 96 12 Storage 99 12 1 General Recommendations for Short Term Storage 99 12 2 General Recommendations for Long Term Storage 99 13 Troubleshooting 102 14 Appendix A YSI 556 MPS Speci...

Page 5: ...ad Installation 114 20 Appendix G EcoWatch 116 20 1 Installing EcoWatch for Windows 116 20 2 EcoWatch Tutorial 116 21 Appendix H Calibration Record Information 127 21 1 Viewing the Calibration Record glp File 127 21 2 Uploading the Calibration Record glp File 127 21 3 Understanding the Calibration Record glp File 127 ...

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Page 7: ...for use of the YSI 556 MPS is to utilize the instrument ONLY for purposes documented in this manual This is particularly true of the YSI 6117 rechargeable battery pack that contains nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries The user should be certain to read all of the safety precautions outlined below before using the instrument Batteries This instrument is powered by alkaline or optional nickel metal ...

Page 8: ...ctrolyte 4 Do not charge the battery pack outside the 0 40 C temperature range 5 Do not use or store the battery at high temperature such as in strong direct sunlight in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters 6 Do not expose the battery pack to water or allow the terminals to become damp 7 Avoid striking or dropping the battery pack If the pack appears to have sustained damage fro...

Page 9: ...g alkaline solution electrolyte The alkaline solution is extremely corrosive and will cause damage to skin or other tissues If any fluid from the battery pack comes in contact with a user s eyes immediately flush with clean water and consult a physician immediately The alkaline solution can damage eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight Warning Notifications Misuse creates a possibility of dea...

Page 10: ...charger ONLY when the YSI 6117 is installed in the YSI 556 MPS 4 Do not expose charger to rain moisture or snow 5 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 6 To reduce risk of damage to cigarette lighter and cord pull by cigarette lighter rather than cord when disconnecting charger 7 Make sure t...

Page 11: ...e battery terminals contact YSI Customer Service for instructions Refer to Appendix E Customer Service If leakage into the battery compartment is observed when using the YSI rechargeable battery pack remove the battery assembly and set aside to dry Return the battery pack to YSI Product Service for evaluation of possible damage Finally dry the battery compartment completely ideally using compresse...

Page 12: ... life is displayed with a fuel gauge and the user can choose standard alkaline batteries or an optional rechargeable battery pack The 1 5 MB memory can store more than 49 000 data sets Other options include a flow cell and barometer The internal barometer can be user calibrated and displayed along with other data used in dissolved oxygen calibrations and logged to memory for tracking changes in ba...

Page 13: ...ent from the shipping box Note that the probe module and sensors are shipped in a separate box and will be unpacked later in Section 3 2 Unpacking the Probe Module NOTE Do not discard any parts of supplies 2 Use the packing list to ensure all items are present 3 Visually inspect all components for damage NOTE If any parts are missing or damaged contact your YSI Service Center immediately Refer to ...

Page 14: ...I Incorporated Page 8 2 3 Features of the YSI 556 Multi Probe System Figure 2 1 Front View of YSI 556 MPS Display Backlight Key On Off Key Arrow Keys Alpha Numeric Keys Used to enter letters and numbers Escape Key Enter Key Cable Connector ...

Page 15: ...he YSI 556 MPS will operate continuously for approximately 180 hours Assuming a standard usage pattern when sampling of 3 hours of on time in a typical day the alkaline cells will last approximately 60 days Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack When fully charged the optional rechargeable battery pack will provide approximately 50 hours of battery life Barometer Vent Patch Accessory Mounting Holes Ba...

Page 16: ...en the four screws in the battery lid on the back of the instrument using any screwdriver 2 Remove the battery lid 3 Insert four C batteries between the clips following the polarity and labels on the bottom of the battery compartment 4 Check gasket for proper placement on the battery lid 5 Replace the battery lid and tighten the 4 screws securely and evenly NOTE Do not over tighten the screws ...

Page 17: ...arning that come with the battery pack before using the battery pack 1 Loosen the four screws in the battery lid on the back of the instrument using any screwdriver 2 Remove the C battery lid and store for future use Remove C batteries if installed 3 Install the rechargeable battery pack and lid and tighten the 4 screws securely and evenly NOTE Do not over tighten the screws ...

Page 18: ...nserting Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack 2 Attach the charger adapter cable YSI 6119 to the instrument NOTE Wall power supplies for use in countries outside the US and Canada can be found in Appendix B Instrument Accessories 3 Insert the barrel connector of the wall power supply into the barrel of the adapter cable CAUTION Do not charge the battery pack continuously for more than 48 hours CAUTI...

Page 19: ...Cigarette Lighter Charger CAUTION Read all warnings and cautions that come with the charger before using the charger CAUTION Only use cigarette lighter charger when rechargeable battery pack is inserted into instrument CAUTION Do not mishandle cigarette lighter charger Do not expose to moisture 1 Plug the barrel connector of the cigarette lighter charger into the mating end of the YSI 6119 Charger...

Page 20: ...rger Plug Adapter Use NOTE If the charger stops working properly refer to Section 13 Troubleshooting 2 5 Power On Press and release the on off button in the upper left corner of the instrument keypad to turn the instrument on or off See Figure2 1 Front View of YSI 556 MPS 2 6 Setting Display Contrast The display contrast automatically compensates for temperature changes However under extreme tempe...

Page 21: ...release the backlight key in the upper right corner of the keypad to turn the backlight on or off See Figure 2 1 Front View of YSI 556 MPS NOTE The backlight turns off automatically after two minutes of non use 2 8 General Screen Features Main display Status Bar Barometer Reading optional Updated in real time not corrected to sea level Battery Charge NiMH label indicates use of optional rechargeab...

Page 22: ... in menu Alpha Numeric Keys Used to enter letters and numbers Enter Key Period Decimal Point Key Minus Hyphen Key KEY LETTER NUMBER 1 1 2 ABC2abc3 3 DEF3def3 4 GHI4ghi4 5 JKL5jkl5 6 MNO6mno6 7 PQRS7pqrs7 8 TUV8tuv8 9 WXYZ9wxyz9 0 0 Figure 2 6 Keypad Features 1 See Figure 2 10 Keypad Letters Numbers and press the appropriate key repeatedly until letter or number desired appears in display ...

Page 23: ...when your entry is complete NOTE The instrument software permits only numeric entries in many instances such as when setting the clock or entering calibration parameters 2 10 Instrument Reset The YSI 556 MPS is characterized by sophisticated software that should provide trouble free operation However as with all high capability software packages it is always possible that the user will encounter c...

Page 24: ... Report Temperature Conductivity Sensor Dissolved Oxygen pH ORP Condutivity DO pH ORP Directory Upload to PC Plot file View file File memory Delete all files Interval Use Site List Store Barometer Store Site Number Edit Site List Version Language Data time Data filter Shut off time Comma Radix ID Circuit board SN GLP file name TDS Constant Barometer Units Calibrate barometer Calibrate File Logging...

Page 25: ...onnected to the probe module body making it waterproof An MS 19 connector at the end of the cable makes the YSI 5563 fully compatible with the YSI 556 Multi Probe System 3 2 Unpacking the Probe Module 1 Remove the YSI 5563 Probe Module from the shipping boxes NOTE Do not discard any parts or supplies 2 Use the packing list to ensure all items are present 3 Visually inspect all components for damag...

Page 26: ... addition to sensor installation you need to install a new DO membrane cap 3 4 1 Sensor Installation Whenever you install remove or replace a sensor it is extremely important that the entire probe module and all sensors be thoroughly dried prior to the removal of a sensor or a sensor port plug This will prevent water from entering the port Once you remove a sensor or plug examine the connector ins...

Page 27: ...kit unscrew and remove the sensor port plugs Figure 3 2 Port Plug Removal 3 Locate the port with the connector that corresponds to the sensor that is to be installed pH or pH ORP port Dissolved Oxygen port Conductivity Temperature port Figure 3 3 Sensor Port Identification 4 Apply a thin coat of o ring lubricant supplied in the YSI 5511 maintenance kit to the o rings on the connector side of the s...

Page 28: ...e probe module sensor port is free of moisture and then insert the sensor into the correct port Gently rotate the sensor until the two connectors align 6 With the connectors aligned screw down the sensor nut using the sensor installation tool Figure 3 5 Sensor Installation CAUTION Do not cross thread the sensor nut Tighten the nut until it is flush with the face of the probe module bulkhead Do not...

Page 29: ...users may prefer to continue using the traditional membrane material used by YSI To avoid confusion the membrane caps are color coded as described below and can be ordered in kits as noted 1 mil Teflon Black Caps Kit YSI 5906 1 mil Polyethylene PE Yellow Caps Kit YSI 5908 2 mil Polyethylene PE Blue Caps Kit YSI 5909 The 1 mil Teflon caps will offer traditional reliable performance for most dissolv...

Page 30: ...water 4 Prepare the electrolyte according to the directions on the electrolyte solution bottle 5 Hold the new membrane cap and fill it at least full with the electrolyte solution 6 Screw the membrane cap onto the sensor moderately tight A small amount of electrolyte should overflow Caution Do not touch the membrane surface 7 Screw the probe sensor guard on moderately tight 3 5 Transport Calibratio...

Page 31: ...use damage to the threaded portions Figure 3 7 Transport Calibration Cup Installation O ring 3 6 Instrument Cable Connection Attach the cable to the instrument as follows 1 Line up the pins and guides on the cable with the holes and indentations on the cable connector at the bottom of the YSI 556 instrument See Figure 2 1 Front View of YSI 556 MPS 2 Holding the cable firmly against the cable conne...

Page 32: ...solved oxygen sensor Disabled sensors will not be displayed on the screen in real time or logged to files 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Figure 4 1 Main Menu Screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Sensor selection 4 Press the Enter key to display the sensors enabled screen Enabled sensor Disabled Sensor ...

Page 33: ... Consult Section 3 4 2 Membrane Cap Selection for information on the advantages of each type of membrane material Blue membrane caps using 2 mil polyethylene PE were shipped with your YSI 5563 and are likely to be the best choice for most 556 field applications Figure 4 3 Membrane Selection Screen Highlight the desired membrane choice in this case 2 mil PE and press Enter to activate your selectio...

Page 34: ...quire temperature compensation for accurate readings In addition the conductivity sensor must be activated in order to obtain accurate dissolved oxygen mg L readings 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight the sensor you want to change then press the Enter key to enable or disable it 6 Repeat step 5 for each sensor you want to change 7 Press the Escape key to return to the main menu screen ...

Page 35: ...en It does NOT determine which parameters are logged to memory Refer to Section 4 Sensors 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Figure 5 1 Main Menu 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Report selection 4 Press the Enter key to display the report setup screen Selected for display NOT selected for display ...

Page 36: ... the parameter you want to change then press the Enter key If you can t find the parameter you want even after scrolling down past the bottom of the screen the sensor used for that parameter is disabled Refer to Section 4 Sensors 6 If you selected Temperature Specific Conductivity Conductivity Resistance or Total Dissolved Solids the Units screen will appear Figure 5 3 Units Screen 7 Use the arrow...

Page 37: ...ific Conductance temperature compensated conductivity is notated on the Run screen with a small c after the units of measure All parameters may be enabled at the same time Figure 5 4 All Parameters Displayed 9 Press the Escape key to return to the Main menu screen ...

Page 38: ...he transport calibration cup that comes with your probe module serves as a calibration chamber for all calibrations and minimizes the volume of calibration reagents required Instead of the transport calibration cup you may use laboratory glassware to perform calibrations If you do not use the transport calibration cup that is designed for the probe module you are cautioned to do the following 9 Pe...

Page 39: ...o rinse the probe module between calibration solutions 6 Have several clean absorbent paper towels or cotton cloths available to dry the probe module between rinses and calibration solutions Shake the excess rinse water off of the probe module especially when the probe sensor guard is installed Dry off the outside of the probe module and probe sensor guard Making sure that the probe module is dry ...

Page 40: ...the probe sensor guard if it is installed 9 Remove the o ring if installed from the probe module and inspect the installed o ring on the probe module for obvious defects and if necessary replace it with the extra o ring supplied 9 Some calibrations can be accomplished with the probe module upright or upside down A separate clamp and stand such as a ring stand is required to support the probe modul...

Page 41: ... Table 6 1 Calibration Volumes 6 2 Calibration Procedures 6 2 1 Accessing the Calibrate Screen 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Calibrate selection Figure 6 1 Main Menu 4 Press the Enter key The Calibrate screen will be displayed ...

Page 42: ...uctance recommended conductivity and salinity Calibrating any one option automatically calibrates the other two 1 Go to the calibrate screen as described in Section 6 2 1Accessing the Calibrate Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Conductivity selection See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen 3 Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Screen is displayed ...

Page 43: ...rrow keys to highlight the Specific Conductance selection 5 Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Entry Screen is displayed Figure 6 4 Conductivity Calibration Selection Screen 6 Place the correct amount of conductivity standard see Table 6 1 Calibration Volumes into a clean dry or pre rinsed transport calibration cup ...

Page 44: ...ble Ideally rinse the conductivity sensor with a small amount of standard that can be discarded Be certain that you avoid cross contamination of solutions Make certain that there are no salt deposits around the oxygen and pH ORP sensors particularly if you are employing standards of low conductivity 7 Carefully immerse the sensor end of the probe module into the solution 8 Gently rotate and or mov...

Page 45: ...ductivity Calibration Screen 12 Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding The current values of all enabled sensors will appear on the screen and will change with time as they stabilize 13 Observe the reading under Specific Conductance When the reading shows no significant change for approximately 30 seconds press Enter The screen will indicate that the calibration ...

Page 46: ...n tap or purified water and dry 6 2 3 Dissolved Oxygen Calibration This procedure calibrates dissolved oxygen Calibrating any one option or mg L automatically calibrates the other 1 Go to the calibrate screen as described in Section 6 2 1 Accessing the Calibrate Screen NOTE The instrument must be on for at least 10 15 minutes to polarize the DO sensor before calibrating 2 Use the arrow keys to hig...

Page 47: ...n 1 Use the arrow keys to highlight the DO selection 2 Press Enter The DO Barometric Pressure Entry Screen is displayed Figure 6 8 DO Barometric Pressure Entry Screen 3 Place approximately 3 mm 1 8 inch of water in the bottom of the transport calibration cup 4 Place the probe module into the transport calibration cup ...

Page 48: ...re NOTE If the unit has the optional barometer no entry is required NOTE Barometer readings that appear in meteorological reports are generally corrected to sea level and must be uncorrected before use refer to Section 10 10 Calibrate Barometer Step 2 7 Press Enter The DO saturation calibration screen is displayed Figure 6 9 DO Sat Calibration Screen 8 Allow approximately ten minutes for the air i...

Page 49: ...ee Figure 6 7 DO Calibration Screen 11 Press Escape to return to the calibrate menu See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen 12 Rinse the probe module and sensors in tap or purified water and dry DO Calibration in mg L DO calibration in mg L is carried out in a water sample which has a known concentration of dissolved oxygen usually determined by a Winkler titration 1 Go to the DO calibrate screen as descr...

Page 50: ...4 Place the probe module in water with a known DO concentration NOTE Be sure to completely immerse all the sensors 5 Use the keypad to enter the known DO concentration of the water 6 Press Enter The Dissolved Oxygen mg L Calibration Screen is displayed Figure 6 11 DO mg L Calibration Screen ...

Page 51: ...r approximately 30 seconds press Enter The screen will indicate that the calibration has been accepted and prompt you to press Enter again to Continue 10 Press Enter This returns you to the DO calibration screen See Figure 6 7 DO Calibration Screen 11 Press Escape to return to the calibrate menu See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen 12 Rinse the probe module and sensors in tap or purified water and dry ...

Page 52: ...her basic or acidic For example if the pH of a pond is known to vary between 5 5 and 7 a two point calibration with pH 7 and pH 4 buffers is sufficient A three point calibration with an additional pH 10 buffer will not increase the accuracy of this measurement since the pH is not within this higher range Select the 3 point option to calibrate the pH sensor using three calibration solutions In this...

Page 53: ...ardous to your health See Appendix D Health and Safety for more information NOTE For maximum accuracy the pH buffers you choose should be within the same pH range as the water you are preparing to sample NOTE Before proceeding ensure that the sensor is as dry as possible Ideally rinse the pH sensor with a small amount of buffer that can be discarded Be certain that you avoid cross contamination of...

Page 54: ...ons 10 Use the keypad to enter the calibration value of the buffer you are using at the current temperature NOTE pH vs temperature values are printed on the labels of all YSI pH buffers 11 Press Enter The pH calibration screen is displayed Figure 6 14 pH Calibration Screen 12 Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding The current values of all enabled sensors will ap...

Page 55: ...d dry 16 Repeat steps 6 through 13 above using a second pH buffer 17 Press Enter This returns you to the pH Calibration Screen See Figure 6 12 pH Calibration Screen 18 Press Escape to return to the calibrate menu See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen 19 Rinse the probe module and sensors in tap or purified water and dry 6 2 5 ORP Calibration 1 Go to the calibrate screen as described in Section 6 2 1 Acc...

Page 56: ...ible Ideally rinse the ORP sensor with a small amount of solution that can be discarded Be certain that you avoid cross contamination with other solutions 5 Carefully immerse the sensor end of the probe module into the solution 6 Gently rotate and or move the probe module up and down to remove any bubbles from the ORP sensor NOTE The sensor must be completely immersed Using the recommended volumes...

Page 57: ...0 5 15 244 0 20 237 5 25 231 0 30 224 5 35 218 0 40 211 5 45 205 0 50 198 5 Table 6 2 Zobell Solution Values 9 Press Enter The ORP calibration screen is displayed Figure 6 16 DO Cal Screen 10 Allow at least one minute for temperature equilibration before proceeding The current values of all enabled sensors will appear on the screen and will change with time as they stabilize NOTE Verify that the t...

Page 58: ...ttings 1 Go to the calibrate screen as described in Section 6 2 1 Accessing the Calibrate Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Conductivity selection See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen NOTE We will use the Conductivity sensor as an example however this process will work for any sensor 3 Press Enter The Conductivity Calibration Selection Screen is displayed See Figure 6 3 Conductivity Calibrat...

Page 59: ...ctory settings For example in selecting to return specific conductance to the factory setting salinity and conductivity will automatically return to their factory settings 8 Press Enter This returns you to the Conductivity Calibrate Selection Screen See Figure 6 3 Conductivity Calibration Selection Screen 9 Press Escape to return to the calibrate menu See Figure 6 2 Calibrate Screen ...

Page 60: ...odule to the instrument refer to Section 3 6 Instrument Cable Connection and calibrate the sensors refer to Section 6 Calibrate 1 Press the On off key OR select Run from the main menu to display the run screen Figure 7 1 Run Screen 2 Make sure the probe sensor guard is installed 3 Place the probe module in the sample Be sure to completely immerse all the sensors 4 Rapidly move the probe module thr...

Page 61: ...calibration record files stored in the YSI 556 MPS 8 1 Accessing the File Screen 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Figure 8 1 Main Menu Screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the File selection 4 Press the Enter key The file screen is displayed ...

Page 62: ... Accessing the File Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Directory selection See Figure 8 2 File Screen 3 Press the Enter key The file list screen is displayed NOTE Files are listed in the order in which they are logged to memory Sample Data files have the file extension dat while Calibration Record files have the file extension glp ...

Page 63: ...Use the arrow keys to highlight a file 5 Press the Enter key The file details screen is displayed Figure 8 4 File Details Screen 6 Press the Enter key to view the file data Refer to Section 8 3 View File for details 7 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the main menu screen ...

Page 64: ...e 8 3 File List Screen 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight an individual file NOTE You may have to scroll down to see all the files 5 Press the Enter key The file data is displayed with the file name at t8e top of the display NOTE If no file name was specified the data is stored under the default name NONAME1 dat Figure 8 5 File Data Screen 6 Use the arrow keys to scroll horizontally and or vertical...

Page 65: ...pendix E Customer Service 8 4 1 Upload Setup 1 Disconnect the YSI 5563 Probe Module from the YSI 556 MPS instrument 2 Connect the YSI 556 MPS to a serial Comm port of your computer via the 655173 PC Interface cable as shown in the following diagram 556 MPS Computer with EcoWatch for Windows Installed 655173 PC Interface Cable DE 9 PC Serial Port Figure 8 2 Computer Instrument Interface 3 Open EcoW...

Page 66: ...scribed in Section 8 4 1 Upload Setup 2 Go to the YSI 556 MPS file screen as described in Section 8 1 Accessing the File Screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Upload to PC selection See Figure 8 2 File Screen 4 Press the Enter key The file list screen is displayed See Figure 8 3 File List Screen 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight the DAT file that you wish to transfer and press Enter both th...

Page 67: ...r transfer the file will be located in the C ECOWWIN DATA folder of your PC designated with a DAT extension 6 After the file transfer is complete close the terminal window small window on the PC by clicking on the X at its upper right corner 7 Press the Escape key on the YSI 556 MPS repeatedly to return ...

Page 68: ...ght the calibration record file that you wish to transfer and press Enter 6 You will then be given a choice of uploading the file in three formats Binary Comma Delimited and ASCII Text NOTE The binary format is reserved for future YSI software packages 7 Choose an option and press Enter both the YSI 556 and PC displays show the progress of the file transfer NOTE After transfer the file will be loc...

Page 69: ... the File memory selection See Figure 8 2 File Screen 3 Press the Enter key The file bytes used screen is displayed Figure 8 4 File Bytes Used Screen 4 The amount of free memory is listed in line 4 of the file bytes used screen NOTE If the amount of free memory is low it may be time to delete all files after first uploading all data to a PC Refer to Section 8 6 Delete All Files 5 Press the Escape ...

Page 70: ...sfer all files to your computer refer to Section 8 4 Upload to PC before deleting them 1 Go to the file screen as described in Section 8 1 Accessing the File Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Delete all files selection See Figure 8 2 File Screen 3 Press the Enter key The Delete all Files screen is displayed Figure 8 5 Delete All Files Screen 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Delete ...

Page 71: ...ge 65 Figure 8 10 Deleting The progress of file deletion is displayed in bar graph format NOTE Deleting all files in the directory will not change any information in the site list 6 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the main menu screen ...

Page 72: ...p Screen 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen Figure 9 1 Main Menu 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Logging setup selection 4 Press the Enter key The logging setup screen is displayed Figure 9 2 Setup Screen ...

Page 73: ...TE The interval field has hour minute and second entry fields Any entry over 1 hour will change automatically to a 15 minute setting 3 Press the Enter key The data stream interval is set 4 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the main menu screen 9 3 Storing Barometer Readings NOTE The Store barometer option is only available on instruments that are equipped with the optional barometer 1 G...

Page 74: ...he field to facilitate the logging of data with pre established naming of files and sites There are two kinds of Site Descriptions available for use in Site lists Site Descriptions associated with applications where data from a single site is always logged to a single file This type is referred to as a Single Site Description and is characterized by two parameters a file name and a site name Files...

Page 75: ...ws after upload to a PC Site List Single Site Descriptions with Different File Names Figure 9 4 Single Site Descriptions Site List Multi Site Descriptions with the Same File Name Figure 9 5 Multiple Site Descriptions NOTE Site lists containing Single Site Descriptions are usually input with the designation Store Site Number INACTIVE in the YSI 556 MPS Logging setup menu Thus no site numbers appear...

Page 76: ... Use the arrow keys to highlight the Store site number selection 5 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 site number selection OR Press the Enter key until the box next to the store site number selection is empty to create Single Site Descriptions The si...

Page 77: ...p to 11 characters in length Refer to Section 2 9 Keypad Use NOTE If the store site number selection is not checked skip to Step 13 11 Press the Enter key The cursor moves to the site number entry position 12 Use the keypad to enter a site number up to 7 characters in length Refer to Section 2 9 Keypad Use 13 Press Enter The cursor moves to the next filename entry position 14 Repeat Steps 8 to 13 ...

Page 78: ...ite List To DELETE a site Use the arrow keys to highlight a site Press the Left arrow key while holding down the Enter key To use the same file name as the previous site Leave the filename blank Use the arrow keys to highlight a site Press the Up or Down arrow key while holding down the Enter key To MOVE a site To INSERT a site above another site Use the arrow keys to highlight the site Press the ...

Page 79: ...gure 9 9 Run Screen 3 Press the Enter key The Enter information screen is displayed Figure 9 10 Enter Information Screen NOTE The last filename used will be displayed 4 Use the keypad to enter a file name Refer to Section 2 9 Keypad Use NOTE The instrument will assign a default file name of NONAME if no file name is specified 5 Press the Enter key to input the file name ...

Page 80: ... interval or storing the barometer reading use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure field press the Enter key then refer to Section 9 2 Setting Logging Interval or 9 3 Storing Barometer Readings for details 9 Use the arrow keys to highlight the OK field in the center of the information screen 10 Press the Enter key to start logging NOTE If the parameter mismatch screen is displayed refer to S...

Page 81: ... data on the instrument display 9 7 Logging Data with a Site List 1 If you have not already created a site list refer to Section 9 4 Creating a Site List 2 Follow Steps 1 through 5 in Section 7 1 Real Time Data 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Log one sample selection on the run screen if only a single sample is being logged OR Use the arrow keys to highlight the Start logging selection on th...

Page 82: ...to start logging NOTE If the parameter mismatch screen is displayed refer to Section 9 8 Adding Data to Existing Files 7 If a single point is being logged the header on the run screen changes momentarily from Menu to Sample logged to confirm that the point was successfully logged See Figure 9 11 Sample Logged Screen Skip to Step 9 If a continuous stream of points is being logged the start logging ...

Page 83: ...enabled refer to Section 4 Sensors Store Barometer refer to Section 9 3 Storing Barometer Readings Store Site Number refer to Section 9 4 Creating a Site List If the current logging setup is not exactly the same as when the file was created a parameter mismatch screen is displayed Figure 9 14 Parameter Mismatch Screen NOTE The right column shows parameters used when the file was created The left c...

Page 84: ...dings but present in right column Barometer present in Disable the Store Section 9 3 Storing left column but Barometer setting Barometer Readings missing from right column Store Site Number Enable the Store Site Section 9 4 Creating a missing from left Number setting Site List column but present in right column Store Site Number Disable the Store Site Section 9 4 Creating a present in left Number ...

Page 85: ...t of these choices are found in the System setup menu 10 1 Accessing the System Setup Screen 1 Press the On off key to display the run screen See Figure Front View of YSI 556 MPS 2 Press the Escape key to display the main menu screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the System setup selection Figure 10 1 Main Menu 4 Press the Enter key The system setup screen is displayed ...

Page 86: ... 2 Upgrading YSI 556 MPS Software for details 10 2 Language Setting 1 Go to the System Setup screen as described in Section 10 1 Accessing the System Setup Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight Language on the System Setup screen Press Enter to open the Language screen 3 Use the arrow keys to highlight your desired Language Press Enter 4 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the Main men...

Page 87: ...ed Figure 10 3 Date Setup Screen NOTE A black dot to the left of a date format indicates that format is selected 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight your desired date format 5 Press Enter 6 Use the arrow keys to highlight the 4 digit year selection 7 Press Enter A check mark appears in the check box next to the 4 digit year selection NOTE If unchecked a 2 digit year is used 8 Use the arrow keys to h...

Page 88: ...ime For example 2 00 PM is entered as 14 00 16 Repeat Step 15 until all time digits are correct 17 Press Enter to input the correct time 18 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the Main menu screen 10 4 Data Filter The Data Filter is a software filter that eliminates sensor noise and provides more stable readings NOTE YSI recommends using the default values for the data filter for most fie...

Page 89: ...the data filter A black dot to the left of the selection indicates the data filter is enabled 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Time constant field NOTE This value is the time constant in seconds for the software data filter Increasing the time constant will result in greater filtering of the data but will also slow down the apparent response of the sensors 6 Use the keypad to enter a value Th...

Page 90: ...eadings will be filtered again 9 Use the keypad to enter a value The default value is 0 01 10 Press the Enter key to enter the threshold 11 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the Main menu screen 10 5 Shutoff Time The YSI 556 MPS shuts off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity The shut off time may be changed as described below 1 Go to the system setup screen as described in Secti...

Page 91: ...n the check box next to the comma radix selection indicating that the radix mark is a comma 10 7 ID This selection allows you to enter an identification name number for your YSI 556 MPS This ID name number is logged in the header of each file 1 Go to the system setup screen as described in Section 10 1 Accessing the System Setup Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the ID selection See Figure ...

Page 92: ...repeatedly to return to the main menu screen 10 9 TDS Constant This selection allows you to set the constant used to calculate Total Dissolved Solids TDS TDS in g L is calculated by multiplying this constant times the specific conductance in mS cm 10 9 1Changing the TDS Constant 1 Go to the system setup screen as described in Section 10 1 Accessing the System Setup Screen 2 Use the arrow keys to h...

Page 93: ...hlight the Barometer units selection on the system setup screen See Figure 10 2 System Setup Screen 3 Press the Enter key The Barometer units screen will appear Figure 10 5 Data Filter Screen A black dot indicates the currently selected units 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight your desired barometric unit 5 Press the Enter key to select your choice A black dot will appear in the circle next to your...

Page 94: ...e 2 If the barometric pressure BP reading 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 mmHg True BP Corrected BP 2 5 Local Altitude 100 3 Go to the system setup screen as described in Section 10 1 Accessing the System Setup Screen 4 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Calibrate b...

Page 95: ...ermined in Step 2 7 Press the Enter key The new barometer reading is displayed as well as the approximate offset from the factory reading NOTE To return the sensor to the factory setting subtract the offset amount from the current setting and repeat Steps 5 to 7 8 Press the Escape key repeatedly to return to the main menu screen ...

Page 96: ...ife depends on usage Membranes will last a long time if installed properly and treated with care Erratic readings are a result of loose wrinkled damaged or fouled membranes or from large more than 1 8 diameter bubbles in the electrolyte reservoir If erratic readings or evidence of membrane damage occurs you should replace the membrane and the electrolyte solution The average replacement interval i...

Page 97: ...nded use a thick layer of AgCl builds up on the silver anode reducing the sensitivity of the sensor The anode must be cleaned to remove this layer and restore proper performance The cleaning can be chemical or mechanical Chemical Cleaning Remove the membrane cap and soak the entire anode section in a 14 ammonium hydroxide solution for 2 to 3 minutes followed by a thorough rinsing with distilled or...

Page 98: ...ed by wiping thoroughly with a wet paper towel If the cathode remains tarnished contact your dealer or YSI Customer Service Refer to Appendix E Customer Service NOTE After cleaning a new membrane cap must be installed Refer to Section 3 4 3 Membrane Cap Installation 11 1 2 DO Sensor Replacement 1 Remove the probe sensor guard CAUTION Thoroughly dry the sensor so that no water enters the probe modu...

Page 99: ...as a flat side so that it cannot be aligned improperly NOTE Make sure the DO sensor bottoms out before the set screw is inserted 5 Insert the set screw into the small hole in the side of the probe module bulkhead and turn clockwise to rethread CAUTION Make sure that you do not cross thread the set screw Use the hex key wrench to tighten the screw in properly making sure that the screw does not sti...

Page 100: ... cotton swab to carefully remove any material that may be blocking the reference electrode junction of the sensor CAUTION When using a cotton swab with the YSI 5564 or YSI 5565 be careful NOT to wedge the swab tip between the guard and the glass sensor If necessary remove cotton from the swab tip so that the cotton can reach all parts of the sensor tip without stress NOTE If good pH and or ORP res...

Page 101: ...wing additional cleaning step 1 Soak the sensor for approximately 1 hour in a 1 to 1 dilution of commercially available chlorine bleach 2 Rinse the sensor with clean water and then soak for at least 1 hour in clean water with occasional stirring to remove residual bleach from the junction If possible soak the sensor for period of time longer than 1 hour in order to be certain that all traces of ch...

Page 102: ... service Refer to Appendix E Customer Service The temperature portion of the sensor requires no maintenance 11 2 Upgrading YSI 556 MPS Software 1 Access the YSI Environmental Software Downloads page as described in Appendix G EcoWatch Step 1 through 3 2 Click on the YSI Instruments Software Updates link or scroll down until you see YSI 556 MPS 3 Click on the file icon to the right of the YSI 556 M...

Page 103: ...e that you just installed on your computer The following window will be displayed Select Comm Port Click on Start code update 9 Set the Comm port number to match the port that you connected the 655173 PC Interface Cable to then click on the Start Code Update button The YSI 556 MPS screen will blank out and a progress indicator will be displayed on the PC Progress Indicator When the update is finis...

Page 104: ...Close the YSI Code Updater window on the PC by clicking on the X in the upper right corner of the window 11 Disconnect the YSI 556 MPS from the 655173 PC interface cable and reconnect it to the YSI 5563 Probe Module Refer to Section 3 6 Instrument Cable Connection ...

Page 105: ...inch of tap water is also acceptable as long as its presence does not compromise the attachment of the cup to the probe module The transport calibration cup should be sealed to prevent evaporation NOTE Ensure that an o ring is installed in the o ring groove on the threaded end of the probe module body See Figure 3 7 Transport Calibration Cup Installation CAUTION The water level has to be low enoug...

Page 106: ...tivity electrodes are not corrosive for example chlorine bleach However it is recommended that the sensor be cleaned with the provided brush prior to long term storage Refer to Section 11 1 4 Temperature Conductivity Sensor Cleaning pH and Combination pH ORP Sensor The key to sensor storage is to make certain that the reference electrode junction does not dry out Junctions which have been allowed ...

Page 107: ...e provided port plug 3 Place the sensor in the storage vessel plastic boot or bottle which was on the sensor at delivery The vessel should contain a solution which is 2 molar in potassium chloride NOTE Make certain that the vessel is sealed to prevent evaporation of the storage solution ...

Page 108: ...ng C cells remove the battery lid and one of the batteries when using the rechargeable battery pack remove the pack completely from the instrument After 30 seconds replace the battery or battery pack and check for instrument function The 556 display flashes and the instrument speaker makes a continuous clicking sound The battery voltage is low Change to new C cells or recharge the 6117 battery pac...

Page 109: ...ot available for appending files with additional data There is a parameter mismatch between the current 556 setup and that initially used Change the current logging and sensor setup to match the setup that was initially used to create the file Sensor Problems Sensor not properly calibrated Follow DO cal procedures Membrane not properly installed or may be punctured Replace membrane cap DO sensor e...

Page 110: ...ibrated Follow calibration procedure Conductivity sensor requires cleaning Follow cleaning procedure Conductivity sensor damaged Replace sensor Calibration solution out of spec or contaminated Use new calibration solution Internal failure Return probe module for service Conductivity unstable or inaccurate Out of Range message appears during calibration Calibration solution or sample does not cover...

Page 111: ...YSI Incorporated YSI 556 MPS Page 105 14 Appendix A YSI 556 MPS Specifications For the most recent product specifications please visit the YSI website www ysi com ...

Page 112: ...ith universal charger and two adapter cables for use in international applications 5083 Flow Cell probe module is secured in the flow cell and groundwater is pumped through it Displaced volume approx 475 ml 3059 Flow Cell low volume Displaced volume approx 200 ml 116505 Battery Lid 616 Charger Cigarette Lighter used to power up the instrument from a car s cigarette lighter 4654 Tripod 614 Ultra Cl...

Page 113: ... not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver Plu...

Page 114: ...ct causing abdominal pain vomiting and diarrhea Hyper sensitivity may cause conjunctivitis bronchitis skin rashes etc Evidence of reproductive effects FIRST AID INHALATION Remove victim from exposure area Keep warm and rest In severe cases seek medical attention SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated cloth immediately Wash affected area thoroughly with large amounts of water In severe cases seek medical...

Page 115: ...e harmful Skin contact may cause irritation prolonged or repeated exposure may cause Dermatitis Eye contact may cause irritation or conjunctivitis Ingestion may cause nausea vomiting and diarrhea FIRST AID INHALATION Remove victim from exposure area to fresh air immediately If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration Keep victim warm and at rest Seek medical attention immediately SKIN CON...

Page 116: ...es have not been thoroughly investigated Ingestion of large quantities can cause weakness gastrointestinal irritation and circulatory disturbances FIRST AID INHALATION Remove victim from exposure area to fresh air immediately If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration Keep victim warm and at rest Seek medical attention immediately SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing immediately Was...

Page 117: ...rning a product for service include the Product Return form with cleaning certification The form must be completely filled out for a YSI Service Center to accept the instrument for service The form may be downloaded from www ysi com by clicking on the Support tab then the Product Return Form button 18 3 Cleaning Instructions Equipment exposed to biological radioactive or toxic materials must be cl...

Page 118: ...ng Instruments used with wastewater may be disinfected with 5 Lysol if this is more convenient to the user The user shall take normal precautions to prevent radioactive contamination and must use appropriate decontamination procedures should exposure occur If exposure has occurred the customer must certify that decontamination has been accomplished and that no radioactivity is detectable by survey...

Page 119: ...ade and the product returned transportation prepaid Repaired or replaced products are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period or at least 90 days from date of repair or replacement Limitation of Warranty This Warranty does not apply to any YSI product damage or failure caused by i failure to install operate or use the product in accordance with YSI s written instructions ii abuse...

Page 120: ...ns specified in EN55011 CISPR11 for Industrial Scientific and Medical laboratory equipment These ferrite assemblies are supplied as part of cable kits 1 Make a small loop approximately 5 cm in diameter in the cable near the YSI 556 MS 19 connector 2 Lay the open ferrite bead assembly under the loop with the cable cross over position within the cylinder of the ferrite bead Figure 19 1 Ferrite Bead ...

Page 121: ...Customer Service Appendix E YSI Incorporated YSI 556 MPS Page 115 Figure 19 2 Cables with Ferrite Beads ...

Page 122: ... Site www ysi com purchasing a hard copy of the manual through YSI Customer Service Item 069300 or utilizing the on line help feature of the software 20 1 Installing EcoWatch for Windows EcoWatch for Windows is available at no cost via a download from the YSI Web Site www ysi com 20 2 EcoWatch Tutorial This EcoWatch tutorial is designed to teach you the commonly used operations associated with the...

Page 123: ...tools in the toolbar appear dimmed or grayed out before any file is opened see below Full activation of EcoWatch features will be realized after a file is opened To open the sample data file 1 Click the File menu button in the toolbar 2 Select the SAMPLE DAT file 3 Click OK to open the file ...

Page 124: ...ata file was obtained with a 6 series sonde for which a depth sensor is available Depth is NOT a current parameter for the 556 MPS The Table and Graph buttons on the toolbar are on off switches that are used to display or hide the graph and table pages respectively When displaying a graph and a table at the same time you can control the relative size of the two pages by placing the cursor over the...

Page 125: ...YSI Incorporated YSI 556 MPS Page 119 Now click the Graph button turn it off to display only a report of your data as shown below Note that the size of the report can be varied by clicking on the and buttons in the Toolbar ...

Page 126: ...n off and Graph button on From the Setup menu click Graph Click 2 Traces per Graph and notice that the parameters are now graphed in pairs for easy comparison of parameters Click 1 Trace per Graph to return the display to the original setting Move the cursor to any position in the graph then click and hold the right mouse button ...

Page 127: ...holding down the right mouse button move to another area on the graph Notice how the measurements change as you move When you release the mouse button the display returns to normal To view statistical information for the study click the Statistics button on the toolbar On the statistics window click on any min or max value to display the time when it occurred ...

Page 128: ...rn to the normal display Now click on the delimiter icon in the toolbar and then move the displayed icon to the graph Click at the two points shown by dotted lines in the display below being sure that the first click is to the left of the second The data between the two selected points will then be graphed in higher resolution as shown below ...

Page 129: ...create a new data file which will allow your data to be imported into spreadsheets Select the default export settings for a Comma Delimited File CDF and click OK A new spreadsheet importable file SAMPLE CDF is now present in the same folder as the SAMPLE DAT file Now select the icon from the toolbar to print the plot Accept the default settings and click OK to complete the printing operation ...

Page 130: ...h the current display are now saved and can be accessed any time in the future Nine different data displays may be saved for any data file You can easily switch between various displays of the data The data files can be accessed by clicking Load Data Display from the file menu and then selecting the desired presentation 20 2 1 Summary of Toolbar Capability The EcoWatch toolbar includes buttons for...

Page 131: ...lays the Save Data Display dialog box in which you can overwrite existing Data Display or save to a new one Export data as a graph in Window Meta File WMF format or as data in Comma Delimited CDF format Copy the whole graph page or data from the selection on the table to the clipboard Print the active graph page or table page depending on which one is currently active Open a new terminal window to...

Page 132: ...rameters in each plot or report Customize the colors and fonts of each data display Manually scale the y axis sensitivity for each parameter Merging of two or more data files with compatible parameter formats View information about the study such as number of points instrument serial number etc which was stored in the 556 with the data Print data reports in different statistical formats Create plo...

Page 133: ...ill track the sensor performance of your instrument and should be particularly useful for programs operating under Good Laboratory Practices GLP protocols 21 1 Viewing the Calibration Record glp File NOTE Make certain that you have performed a calibration on at least one of the sensors associated with your YSI 556 MPS Follow the procedures outlined in Section 8 3 View File 21 2 Uploading the Calib...

Page 134: ...ration documentation The left hand portion of each calibration entry shows the date and time that a calibration of a particular sensor was performed In addition each calibration entry is characterized by the instrument serial number as defined by YSI See Figure 21 1 Calibration Record Screen 1 The right hand portion shows the YSI designation of the calibration constants and their values after thei...

Page 135: ...emove the effect of temperature on the slope of the relationship of probe output in mv versus pH the value of pH mv is multiplied by the temperature in degrees Kelvin K pH Offset A number which basically represents the offset or intercept of the relationship of probe output in mv versus pH the value of pH is multiplied by the temperature in degrees Kelvin K Anytime you perform a calibration inform...

Page 136: ...YSI Environmental 1700 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA 937 767 7241 937 767 9353 fax environmental YSI com www YSI com Item 655279 Rev D Drawing A655279 August 2009 2009 YSI Incorporated ...

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