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  • Page 1 Y S I i n c o r p o r a t e d 6200 Data Acquisition System User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up and Calibrating 6-Series Sondes 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Communicating with a Sonde 3.3 Connecting a Sonde to a Computer with EcoWatch DCP 3.4 Preparing the Sonde to Communicate with the 6200 DCP 3.5 Installing and Calibrating Sonde Sensors Section 4 Powering the Field Station 4.1 Introduction...
  • Page 3 Section 7 Collecting Data with EcoWatch DCP 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Completing Field and Base System Setup 7.3 Verifying Field/Base Communication from the Field 7.4 Collecting Data with EcoWatch DCP 7.5 Reconfiguring Sensors and System with EcoWatch 7-11 7.6 Backing Up and Restoring DCP Configuration Files 7-14 Section 8 Reporting and Plotting Data with EcoWatch DCP...
  • Page 4 The 6-series sondes may malfunction over the frequency range of 4.2 MHz to 8.5 MHz at a level of 3 volts RF on the cable (see Appendix E). The 6-series sonde must be fitted with the CE bead kit for the 6200 system to meet the Class B emissions requirements.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    General Safety Considerations WARNING! No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to a YSI factory service center. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers. This is the instruction documentation symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to instructions in this manual.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Information can be collected real-time or periodically from solid state memory. Combined with YSI 6-series sondes and/or a variety of meteorological sensors, this system is intended for use in research, assessment and regulatory compliance applications.

  • Page 7: General Specifications

    The water quality sensors include water temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, ORP, depth/level, turbidity, nitrate, ammonia and chloride. The system includes a field station (6200 DCP), which houses a powerful data logger and connects to any of the water quality or meteorological sensors you choose. The data logger uses a 32-bit â...

  • Page 8: User-Interface Software

    Sonde Compatibility YSI 600, 600R, 600XL, 600XLM, 6820, 6920. Met Suite (WS, WD, RH, AT) YSI MAZ6213, w/ 4.6 m (15 ft) cable Met Suite (WS, WD, RH, AT) YSI MAZ6219, w/ 13.7 m (45 ft) cable Pyranometer (solar radiation)

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    USER Manual 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.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Maintaining original cartons and packing material is less critical once the system is installed and working If the 6200 DAS components match the packing list and the components appear to be in satisfactory condition, proceed to the sections below.

  • Page 11: Installing Ecowatch Dcp

    There are limits to what you can do with EcoWatch DCP at this time, so you should now turn your attention to making hardware connections. If part of your 6200 DAS includes a sonde, your first use of EcoWatch DCP software will be to communicate with the sonde to set sensors and report parameters and to calibrate the sonde.

  • Page 12: Setting Up System Components For Checkout

    (RS-232) communication option and battery power to set up and check out the system in the laboratory. If a radio transmitter has been installed in the 6200 DCP enclosure, then it is very important to install the radio antenna. For this reason the radio and antenna have been shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 13 Figure 2.2 6200 Data Collection Platform, Component and Connector Layout If a radio is installed in the 6200 DCP enclosure, you should locate the field antenna that you ordered and connect it to the antenna connector on the bottom of the enclosure.
  • Page 14 “Direct Link” using the RS-232 cable provided. Plug one end of this cable into the DB-9 COM port of the 6200 DCP and the other end to a COM port of the PC loaded with EcoWatch DCP.

  • Page 15: Setting Up A 6-Series Sonde For System Checkout

    If a 6-series sonde is not part of the system you ordered, proceed to Section 2.5. Below is the procedure to unpack and set up a 6-Series sonde for 6200 DCP checkout. The procedure does not include calibration of the sonde sensors. Other than temperature, the readings may seem unrealistic at this time.
  • Page 16 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual When you remove the sonde from the shipping container, you will see that a probe guard protects the sensors. Unscrew the guard to determine the sensors installed. After checking and/or installing sensors, place the probe guard back in place to protect the sensors.
  • Page 17 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual You should now open the EcoWatch DCP program. If you have not installed it yet refer to Section 2.2, Installing EcoWatch DCP. Click on the Comm top line menu, then Settings… Verify that the settings match the table.
  • Page 18 0 by default. You may assign any character between 0 and F to provide a specific address for your sonde. This will be of particular importance in multi-sonde applications involving the 6200 DAS. For now, maintain the “0” address designation. Press 0 to return to previous menus until you return to Main.
  • Page 19 Press 0’s to return to the statement that asks you to press Y or N to exit the sonde menu. Press Y to exit the sonde menu. Close the Sonde-COM1 window and disconnect the adapters and cables. Now you should connect the 6-series sonde to the 6200 DCP. YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543...
  • Page 20 Start by opening EcoWatch DCP, if it is not already running. From the main screen click on the top line menu labeled 6200, then click on New... to bring up the screen titled “Save 6200 DCP Configuration File As” Type in a filename of your choice (8 character maximum).
  • Page 21 Once you click on OK several status screens will appear indicating that EcoWatch DCP is attempting to detect the 6200 DCP and its sensors. The screens are part of an autoconfiguration routine that searches for SDI-12 sensors (sondes) and MET sensors (meteorological sensors).
  • Page 22 Each time you make a New 6200 file you will need to enter these calibration constants. A good place to save these calibration constants is with the manual. Below you see the MET status window and the screen for entering the calibration constants for the solar radiation sensor (pyranometer) and the barometer.
  • Page 23 For example, if you ordered a system with a 2-way radio, click on the appropriate circle. Remember that even though you may be “directly” communicating with the 6200 DCP field station during configuration, you must choose the mode of communication you will use for field installation.
  • Page 24 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual The last step EcoWatch DCP will do is to reboot the 6200 DCP, and you should hear a long beep. After you click on Finish, a report form similar to the one shown below appears on the screen.

  • Page 25: Testing The 6200 Dcp

    ConfigWizard. You are ready to begin collecting data and display it on EcoWatch DCP. In order to perform a test that provides data in a timely manner for testing, click on 6200, then 6200 DCP Setup. The following screen should appear.
  • Page 26 DCP sample interval. For the 6200 Test, set the interrogation schedule to “Same as Sample Interval” by clicking on the box just to the left of this choice. Also change the Sample Interval to 2 or 3 minutes during the checkout routine in order to collect readings more quickly.
  • Page 27 6200 DCP as it starts up again. Once the main menu appears, click on 6200 to pull down the menu and click on Interrogate Now. Any data that has been collected by the DCP will appear. If readings do not appear initially, you will need to wait as much time as the sample interval you chose above.

  • Page 28: Testing Sensor Function

    To check wind speed set up a small fan to provide continuous air motion in front of the propeller. During interrogation of the 6200 DCP, EcoWatch DCP will upload readings showing wind speed and direction. In the example below the wind speed is °...
  • Page 29 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual succession. During the next sampling period, a rain fall between 0.05 and 0.10 inch should appear after interrogation. A rain rate, calculated based on accumulation per unit time also appears. For example, an accumulation of 0.06 inches in 15 minutes translates to a rate of 0.24 in/hour (4 15-minute intervals per hour, or 4 x 0.06).

  • Page 30: Displaying Data In Ecowatch Dcp

    See the example below, which shows wind speed/direction events on the left side of the graph. We created these events in the 6200 DCP checkout procedure by spinning the propeller during the sensor reading period. Note that the wind speed/direction is zero for all other times.
  • Page 31 This completes the Getting Started section of the manual. You should now take time to become thoroughly informed about the 6200 DAS by reading all sections of the manual that pertain to the specific system you have received. Not all sections apply since there are a number of communication, power and sensor options.

  • Page 32: Introduction

    However, calibrating the sonde can not be done through the 6200 DCP. You will need to either bring the sonde into the lab or use a 610 in the field for calibration.
  • Page 33 You will need... 6-Series Sonde 610-D Display or 610-DM Display/Logger 6-Series Sonde 6098 MS-8 Adapter for 610 YSI 610’s operate on rechargeable batteries. Each 610 comes with a 110 VAC Wall Socket Charger Unit. YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543 Page 3-2...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Sonde To A Computer With Ecowatch Dcp

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 3.3 Connecting a Sonde to a Computer with EcoWatch DCP In order to assign sonde sensors, report parameters, sonde address and various “advanced” parameters, you will need to connect the sonde to your PC (or 610) and communicate through EcoWatch DCP.

  • Page 35: Preparing The Sonde To Communicate With The 6200 Dcp

    COM port is set correctly. If you were unsure of your COM port number, reassign another port number and repeat the steps above. 3.4 Preparing the Sonde to Communicate with the 6200 DCP The sonde software is menu-driven. Select a function by typing its corresponding number or character.
  • Page 36 Usually, you would start with 0, then make the next sonde 1, then the next sonde 2… and so on. Up to 16 sondes can be connected to one 6200 DCP. Press 0 to return to previous menus until you return to Main.

  • Page 37: Installing And Calibrating Sonde Sensors

    NOTE: The barometer reading from the 6200 DAS (if installed) is not corrected for sea level. You may use this value if the calibration constant was entered when the system was setup. Barometer readings which appear in meteorological reports are generally corrected to sea level.

  • Page 38: Powering The Field Station

    A third option is to use a solar panel (10 watt rating) with the field station. This unit is designed for use in a nominal 12 VDC system. The 6200 DCP uses the solar energy to power the board and recharge the battery for continuous operation. A dedicated 2-conductor receptacle and plug are installed inside the NEMA enclosure for easy access to connect the solar cable to the 6200 DCP.
  • Page 39 All of the standard sensors (water quality and meteorological) have pre-wired waterproof connectors on the bottom of the 6200 DCP. See Figure 4.1 to locate specific connector sites. In addition, there are two holes (0.875 in or 22 mm) in the bottom of the enclosure for use with conduit fittings or feed-through glands.
  • Page 40 Lightning protection devices should be located as close to the 6200 DCP as possible and wired in accordance with local codes in approved watertight enclosures.

  • Page 41: Installing The Battery

    USER Manual 4.3 Installing the Battery This section describes the procedure for powering a 6200 DCP that will operate in the field on battery power only. As described in Section 2, the battery is shipped in a separate carton and therefore must be installed into the 6200 DCP enclosure.

  • Page 42: Installing Ac Power To The Field Station

    Figure 4.3 AC Power Module, Setting the Voltage The 8ft (2.4 m) power cord provided with the 6200 can be used to check out the system in the laboratory or other suitable location, and then later cut and spliced into AC power for permanent installation.
  • Page 43 To meet compliance with UL3010, EN61010 and CSA 1010, install a power switch on the AC load line external to the 6200 DCP enclosure. We recommend that you install the switch near the 6200 DCP enclosure (see junction box in Figure 4.4) and choose a suitable switch that can be locked.

  • Page 44: Installing Solar Power To The Field Station

    The solar power cable should be routed to the bottom of the 6200 DCP enclosure. Use either a feed-through gland or conduit fitting (if conduit is used to route the cable) to get the solar power cable inside the enclosure.
  • Page 45 Figure 4.5 Solar Power Supply Connections Once you have installed solar power to the 6200 DCP, connect the battery leads as described in Section 4.3. The field station should beep for about 5 seconds during boot up. Your system is now solar power-connected for continuous charging of the battery when environmental light is present.

  • Page 46: Connecting Sensors To The Field Station

    Connecting Sensors to the Field Station 5.1 Introduction There are five standard sensor packages that may be ordered for use with the 6200 DAS. If you performed the checkout setup described in Section 2, you should be familiar with these sensors.

  • Page 47: Connecting The Met Suite

    See Figure 2.1 for reference. Also refer to the MET Suite manual that comes with this sensor. The sensor manuals are located the end of this manual. Tighten the screw-on connector of the MET Suite to the 6200 DCP with your fingers. Do not use tools to tighten this connector.

  • Page 48: Connecting The Pyranometer

    Be sure that the tipping bucket moves freely. Adjust appropriately and reattach the cap assembly. Tighten the screw-on connector of the rain gauge to the 6200 DCP with your fingers. Do not use tools to tighten this connector.

  • Page 49: Connecting More Than One Sonde To A Field Station

    The default address in a new sonde is 0, but you may assign any one digit address from 0 to F (0 to 9 and A to F) for a total of 16 different sondes connecting to a 6200 DCP.
  • Page 50 6507 Patch Cable provide all you need to connect these sondes. The breakout box must be mounted within 6 ft (2 m) of the 6200 DCP and the sondes close enough that their cables can reach the breakout box. Standard cables can be ordered up to 200 ft. (60 m). The breakout box has two MS-8 connectors for weatherproof connections.
  • Page 51 200 ft. (60 m), then the 6502 Breakout Box combined with a 6508 Junction Box and a 6507 Patch Cable provide most of what you need to link the sondes with the 6200 DCP. The breakout box is mounted where the sondes are deployed. The junction box is mounted right near the 6200 DCP and a user provided cable connects the two boxes.
  • Page 52 Four Sondes Deployed Distant to the 6200 DCP If more than two sondes are required and are remote to the 6200 DCP installation, you will need two 6502 Breakout Boxes, a 6507 Patch Cable, and a 6508 Junction Box. The breakout boxes should be mounted near the deployed sondes.
  • Page 53 Multiple Sondes Deployed using a Standard Junction Box If more than one sonde is required in the 6200 DCP installation, you may use a standard junction box located near the 6200 DCP and splice permanently-installed cables within this box. There are disadvantages to this configuration in that you can not use sondes with integral cables since the MS-8 connectors would be discarded to make the connection in the junction box.

  • Page 54: Junction Boxes

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6504 Breakout Box The 6504 Breakout Box is designed to convert one cable with SDI-12 information to two MS-8 Sonde connectors. This box works well with the 6507 Patch Cable. You will need a waterproof gland to fit on this cable.
  • Page 55 6507 Patch Cable The 6507 Patch Cable is used to connect from the MS-8 on the 6200 DCP to a Junction Box or Breakout Box. This cable is 6 ft. (1.8 m) long and has a MS-8 on one end and flying leads on the other.

  • Page 56: Communicating With The Field Station

    There are four options for communication between the field station and the base station. The field station is the 6200 DCP which logs data from the installed sensors. The base station is the lab or office with a computer loaded with EcoWatch DCP. Choosing the appropriate mode of communication depends on the relative distance between the field and base stations, and the available utilities such as phone and electrical lines and/or your personal preferences.
  • Page 57 Computer with Water Temperature EcoWatch DCP Conductivity Dissolved Oxygen 6-Series Sonde Base Station Depth/Level and more... Figure 6.1 Direct Link (RS232) Between 6200 DCP and Base Station Computer Wind Speed/Direction Relative Humidity Air Temperature Radio Antenna Solar Radiation Field Station...
  • Page 58 Computer with Water Temperature EcoWatch DCP Conductivity Dissolved Oxygen 6-Series Sonde Base Station Depth/Level and more... Figure 6.3 Phone Modem Link Between 6200 DCP and Base Station Computer Wind Speed/Direction Relative Humidity Air Temperature Field Cellular Antenna Provider’s Cellular Rain accumulation...
  • Page 59 Near to Base Station External MODEM EcoWatch DCP Base Station Direct Line (or internal to PC) Base Station Figure 6.5 Multiple Field Station Setup Variety of Comm Links Between 6200 DCPs and Base Station Computer YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543 Page 6-4...
  • Page 60 Each 6200 DCP is identified by a unique identification number. You can interrogate more than one field station using the same base station radio/modem. This applies to all communication options, so that you have a great deal of flexibility in setting up sites and communication modes.

  • Page 61: Installing Rs232 Direct Communication Link

    Figure 6.7 for pin out and wire color information. During the lab checkout procedure (see Section 2) you used this cable to connect the COM port on the 6200 DCP to the PC. However, during this checkout you did not need to route the serial cable through conduit or a feed-through gland.

  • Page 62: Installing Rf Radio Communication Link

    Connect one end to the N-type connector on the 6200 DCP and the other to the base of the antenna, using waterproof connectors. Refer to Appendix E to see a typical installation.

  • Page 63: Base Station Radio

    DB-9 female. Power on the base station radio only when it is properly connected to its antenna, and the 6200 DCP has its antenna connected. Failure to have an antenna connected will result in a radio being damaged.

  • Page 64: Installing Phone Modem Communication Link

    6.4 Installing Phone Modem Communication Link The phone modem is factory installed within the 6200 DCP enclosure. It is set at 9600 bps and will only turn on when a phone call is detected. It powers off after 60 seconds of inactivity to conserve power.

  • Page 65: Installing Cellular Modem Communication Link

    Mount the cellular antenna provided with the system to a suitable mounting structure. Connect the antenna to the N-type connector on the bottom of the 6200 DCP enclosure. You must supply a compatible base station modem and any required telephone and serial cables.

  • Page 66: Setting Up Communication Parameters With Ecowatch Dcp

    To change communication methods you must know what COM port you are using for that communications option (i.e. the phone modem is on COM1). Click on 6200 then 6200 DCP Setup… then System… to bring up the 6200 DCP Setup menu as shown in the Windows 95 example below.
  • Page 67 Cellular communications option is chosen. For example, you cannot interrogate the 6200 DCP when the Cell Modem Power is off. The schedule for the Cellular Modem Power can be different from the interrogation schedule. A good Cellular Modem Power schedule might be something like: 12 hour power interval, 20 minute duration starting at 00:00(midnight).

  • Page 68: Introduction

    Section 7 Completing Field/Base Setup and Collecting Data 7.1 Introduction This section describes the tasks required to complete the installation of a 6200 Data Acquisition System. Tasks include: ♦ Preparing the base station ♦ Preparing the field site for the installation of the 6200 DCP ♦...
  • Page 69 Config Wizard. Make certain the PC clock is set correctly, since clock synchronization between the 6200 DCP and the PC occurs automatically. All sensors, should be connected to the DCP, so that autoconfiguration identifies all sensors you plan to deploy in the field (verify that SDI-12 addresses are correct).

  • Page 70: Verifying Field/Base Communication From The Field

    We recommend that you have a person at the base station verify that when all connections are made at the field station. This is just to verify that EcoWatch DCP and the 6200 DCP are functioning properly and the interrogations are collecting data. You may choose to use walkie- talkies, cell phone, or another voice radio link to the base station person to verify the link, to check battery voltage, and to assure that no errors are occurring.
  • Page 71 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual From the main screen click on the top line menu labeled 6200, then click on New... to bring up the screen titled “Save 6200 DCP Configuration File As”. Type in a filename of your choice (8 character maximum).
  • Page 72 6200 DCP synchronizes to the PC clock. EcoWatch DCP next attempts to detect SDI-12 sensors, such as YSI 6-series sondes. The addresses of the sondes should be assigned during their setup. Below you see that Sonde 0 has been detected.
  • Page 73 MET sensors were detected. If a barometer or pyranometer (solar radiation sensor) was detected, you will need to enter its respective calibration value that was shipped with the 6200 system. YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543...
  • Page 74 Next, EcoWatch DCP offers a list of communication options from which you must select the mode of communication that you will be using between the field installed 6200 DCP and the base station. Remember, even though you are now communicating with an RS-232 direct link connection, the information expected here is for field installation.
  • Page 75 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Once setup is complete a window appears to confirm completion. The 6200 DCP will beep for about 5 seconds during boot-up. When you click on Finish, a data table appears showing headers with date/time and specific parameters for either sonde, MET sensor or internal sensor.
  • Page 76 (5:26 in the illustration above). Next to the time status box is a number indicating samples collected from the DCP. SAMP:0 indicates that no samples have been uploaded since this 6200 DCP started taking data, which is what you would expect in this example of opening a new file.
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Reconfiguring Sensors And System With Ecowatch

    Since the 6200 DAS allows two-way communication, you may not only upload data collected by the DCP but also change sensor and system settings. For example, if you now have your 6200 DCP operational and want to change the sample interval from 15 minutes to 30 minutes you can enter the 6200 DCP Setup menu and do this over the phone modem communication link.
  • Page 79 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543 Page 7-12...
  • Page 80 The next box lists sample interval. This is the time that elapses between samples being logged to the 6200 DCP. The default value is 15. We suggested above that we would change this to 30 minutes to illustrate the use of system setup changes. Do not confuse this with EcoWatch DCP interrogation timing.

  • Page 81: Backing Up And Restoring Dcp Configuration Files

    Use of the backup function is not required, but highly recommended if you want to minimize your risk of losing access to the 6200 DCP. There are a variety of ways that you could lose data, but two of the most common are; (1) accidental reconfiguration of EcoWatch DCP during a study (e.g., inquisitive coworker), and (2) a communication failure such as storm damage to a...

  • Page 82: Reporting And Plotting Data With Ecowatch Dcp

    When you are ready to move beyond the SAMPLE.DAT example and analyze data collected from the 6200 DCP, locate and open the appropriate .DAT file. These data files are located by default in c:\ecowwin\data\. An example filename is 1097CM01.DAT. This filename contains important information that was described in Section 7.4.
  • Page 83 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Figure 8.1 Opening a File You may immediately notice some daily variations in parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature in this particular study. This is fairly typical in many natural bodies of water.

  • Page 84: Viewing Data

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 8.3 Viewing Data To look at some of the viewing options, click on View. Note that the Toolbar and Status Bar are turned on (check mark). In addition, the 4-Digit Year expression is checked. This option may be especially useful and desirable as we move to the next millenium.
  • Page 85 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual It may be somewhat awkward to scan the data table in this manner, therefore you have the option to turn off the graphical representation and allow the table to fill the window (see Figure 8.3).
  • Page 86 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual The Statistics and Study functions of EcoWatch DCP are shown in Figure 8.4. Both provide overview information related to the study data. The Statistics function lists minimum, maximum, mean and standard deviation information for each parameter activated. The Study function provides useful information about the design of the study including sample interval, date/time, number of samples, sensor identification and parameters reported.
  • Page 87 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Using the right mouse button, click at any point on the graph. A dotted vertical line appears along with specific data values in boxes to the left of the displayed graphs (see Figure 8.5). You can hold down the right mouse button and move the mouse to scan the entire graph that is displayed in the window.

  • Page 88: Changing Display Formats Using Setup

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 8.4 Changing Display Formats using Setup Beyond selecting data viewing options such as table format or graphical format, you may also customize your data displays. For example, you may change the order in which parameters are...

  • Page 89: Changing Display Formats Using 'Graph' Function

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual If you are displaying the graph, you may change the appearance by changing font, font style, size and text color. You may also change page color, trace color and graph background color. You may assign a custom 2-line title for the graph, and finally, you may display 1 trace or 2 per set of axes.

  • Page 90: Save, Import, Export And Print Commands

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual One very commonly used function is Limit Data Set. If you choose this function by clicking on the highlighted item as shown below, you then use the mouse to move your cursor to the left limit of an area of interest, click once, then move the mouse to the right limit of interest and click again.

  • Page 91: Example Of Customizing A Subset Of Sample.dat

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Figure 8.9 Saving, Exporting, Printing and Related Functions 8.7 Example of Customizing a Subset of SAMPLE.DAT Using SAMPLE.DAT we decided that some of the data were not of particular interest, so using top line menu item Setup, then Parameters, then Add/Remove.., we removed ORP and Depth results from the data set (see figure 8.10).
  • Page 92 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual readings. DO rises again during the day due to photosynthesis, CO then falls and pH increases again. Figure 8.10 Customizing a Graph from SAMPLE.DAT As you become more familiar with EcoWatch DCP, the plotting, analysis and reporting functions can be accomplished easily and quickly.

  • Page 93: Maintaining And Troubleshooting The System

    Maintaining and Troubleshooting the System 9.1 Introduction This section outlines the care and maintenance that your 6200 DAS will require. The troubleshooting section outlines the basic procedures that we recommend you perform before contacting your dealer. The following paragraphs and tables should be helpful in identifying the cause of possible problems that may occur during initial setup and or during normal operation.
  • Page 94 Barometer The barometer sensor is built into the 6200 electronics, thus, it is protected from the elements. The Barometer vent tube exits out the 6200 enclosure. The vent tube must remain unobstructed. In cold environment applications, precautions must be taken to prevent the vent tube from freezing.

  • Page 95: Solar Panels

    The battery power is automatically monitored by the 6200 data logger and stored in memory as a parameter, this parameter is uploaded with the normal data sample to the base station. If the voltage drops dangerously low and no one takes notice, the logger will stop logging and eventually someone will take notice.
  • Page 96 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual cover the connector with a connector boot or electrical tape. Always insure that water drops will drip away from the connector and not towards it. Periodically disconnect the cables and check both connectors for signs of corrosion.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    The YSI sonde manuals cover all aspects of operation, communication modes and trouble-shooting guide. The Met sensor manual also includes operational and maintenance information, as does the 6200 DCP. EcoWatch DCP has a very good help menu with annotation capabilities.
  • Page 98 6200 DCP is doing. To check out the field station, load a laptop with EcoWatch and transfer the configuration files from the base station to the laptop. This is done by backing up the configuration to disk, then restoring that configuration from disk to the laptop.
  • Page 99 USER Manual Checking Bit Alarms The 6200 DCP records BIT flags as a parameter in the internal sensors file. You can use EcoWatch DCP to view these flags by opening the internal sensors file (with the i in the 6 position) then selecting Setup:Parameters:Add/Remove and selecting BIT Alarm.
  • Page 100 Meteorological (MET) Suite In order for the EcoWatch DCP 6200 auto configuration to work, the wind speed, direction, temperature and RH cable/connector must be mated to the 6200 DCP, When the connector is engaged, it provides a loop back called the “HELLO” signal on pin L. All the sensors have separate excitation voltages, except for the wind speed sensor, which generates a sine wave frequency output proportional to the anemometer rotation.
  • Page 101 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual No wind direction Damaged sensor or 6200 DCP Check sensor cable/connector pin or noisy output input channel. A to B, it should read 10K ohms, indicated. A to C or C to B will vary...
  • Page 102 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Barometer The barometer sensor is mounted within the 6200 DCP, it is vented to the outside via a small tube right next to the antenna connector. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Barometer Hello signal not present...

  • Page 103: Rain Gauge

    Rain Gauge The Rain Gauge is connected through its own connection on the bottom of the 6200 DCP. In order for EcoWatch 6200 auto configuration to work, the rain gauge sensor cable connector has to be mated to the 6200 DCP. This connection activates the “HELLO” signal on pin C.
  • Page 104 CAUTION: Once done, don’t forget to enter CONTROL Z to escape. Power The 6200 DCP will shut off at a voltage of 10.6VDC. It will then need at least 11.7 VDC to start up again. This is done to protect the battery from a full discharge. Under normal conditions the battery should remain fully charged.

  • Page 105: Direct Communication

    Wrong baud rate Set baud rate Program routed to a Verify program port settings different communication port, Make a New 6200 configuration. 6200 DCP ID number has changed. YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543 Page 9-13...
  • Page 106 Damaged modem at site or Visit site, verify 6200 DCP is corrupted modem profile operational, and observe that modem LED turns on during an incoming call. If LED never turns on, then modem is inoperative or phone line is damaged.
  • Page 107 Contact provider and ask if they are experiencing overload traffic problems Damaged modem at site or Visit site, verify 6200 DCP is corrupted modem profile operational, if available, use a cellular handset to accept a voice call. If call does not make it...

  • Page 108: Radio Communication

    Call factory for suggestions. Site antenna or cable damage Visit site, verify 6200 DCP is operational. Check RF cables and base antenna, repair or replace as needed. YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543...
  • Page 109 Allows user to set up, communicate with, and support their 6200 DCP Data files exportable to universal comma delimited file (CDF) Maintains a configuration file of each 6200 profile (allows total reconstruction in case of failure) Easy and friendly interface with all YSI sensors and a variety of meteorological sensors YSI/Massachusetts 508.748.0366, Fax 508.748.2543...
  • Page 110 At the base station, PC-based EcoWatch DCPä software provides a user-friendly interface that serves to set up, configure, communicate, display and report the field data. The 6200 DCP contains 8 KB of logging memory. Memory options include part 6201 (200 KB logging memory) and 6202 (944 KB logging memory).
  • Page 111 Power Options 12 VDC, 12 Ah Lead Acid Battery Capable of powering 6200 DCP equipped with 2 watt radio, complete MET sensor suite, and one 6-series sonde for 11 days at a sample and transmission frequency of every 15 minutes and sensor warm-up no greater than one minute.
  • Page 112 6205 Terminal Block Transient Protection Description... The standard 6200 DCP has full isolation and lightning protection on all external connections and standard internals such as telephone connection, DB-9 RS-232 communications port and solar charger. The 6205 factory-installed option provides full isolation and lightning protection on the expansion terminal block, which is not protected on the standard unit.
  • Page 113 Easy installation, maintenance and replacement Wind monitor has helicoid propeller with a wind survival of 220 mph (100 m/s) Relative humidity sensor uses cellulose-strain gauge technology Air temperature sensor is the YSI 44018 thermilinear bead thermistor Specifications... Physical Height overall...
  • Page 114 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6214 Pyranometer Description... The pyranometer (solar radiation sensor) features a silicon photovoltaic detector mounted in a fully cosine-corrected miniature head. The sensor comes with a 10 ft (3 m) cable terminating in a 5 pin MS connector.
  • Page 115 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6215 Rain Gauge Description... The rain gauge uses a tipping bucket mechanism. The mechanism is designed so that one tip of the bucket occurs for each 0.1 inch (0.1mm) of rainfall. A bubble level mounted to the base and 3 adjustment screws, along with a 15 ft (4.6 m) cable terminating in a 4-pin MS connector make the...
  • Page 116 The AC 7 ft (2 m) power cord connected to this sensor is not designed to directly connect to the 6200 field station. A separate AC connection must be arranged when heating applications are required. The power cord comes with a US standard 3-prong plug.
  • Page 117 An ice boot offers protection from the formation of icicles. Features... Temperature and pressure compensating algorithms are used to provide accuracy specs Specifications... Physical Factory-installed within the 6200 enclosure (no connections required by user) Environmental Temperature range -40 to 185°F [-40 to 85°C] Performance...
  • Page 118 1200 baud. Signal lines include transmitted audio (TXA), receive audio (RXA) and push-to-talk (PPT, active low open protector). The radio is factory-installed in the 6200 DCP and the FSK modem is installed only on systems ordered with the radio option.
  • Page 119 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Transmitter Bandspread 15 MHz VHF Frequency stability 5 ppm RF power output 5 watt, programmable to 2 watt 50 Ω RF output impedance Modulation distortion <4% Duty cycle Transmitter attack time 14 ms maximum Spurious and harmonics...
  • Page 120 The modem is a standard Hayes-compatible modem, which can operate directly from 12 VDC battery power. (The wall socket adapter (if enclosed) is not used within the 6200 DCP enclosure.) The modem saves power by automatically entering sleep mode when it encounters five seconds of no activity.
  • Page 121 The wireless phone modem uses the PSTN through the cellular telephone network. The modem communicates at 300, 600, 1200 or 2400 bps. Normally, the modem will be delivered operating at 1200 bps in the 6200 DCP. This option is factory-installed and factory-configured. The end-user provides their cellular number before shipment.
  • Page 122 6240 AC Charger Power Option Description... This option is a constant voltage power supply with a current limiting feature. This option is factory-configured. If the AC charger is not present, the 3-prong AC socket inside the 6200 DCP is not present. Features...
  • Page 123 It is designed for use in nominal 12 VDC systems and rated at 10 watts peak power. The 30 ft (10 m) cable terminates in a 2 pin connector which plugs into the 6200 interface panel inside the NEMA enclosure. All installation brackets for the solar panels are included.
  • Page 124 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6244 12 Ah Battery Description.. This is intended as a replacement/spare of the 12 VDC, 12 Ah Lead Acid Battery used in the 6200 DCP. Features... Compact, Economical and Rugged Recovers well from a deep discharge...
  • Page 125 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6250 Radio Base Station Description.. The radio base station incorporates both the radio and the modem into a single package. The radio uses 2 watts of power. The frequency shift key (FSK) radio modem is mounted to the main circuit board.
  • Page 126 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6251 3-Meter Tower Description.. The 6251 is a 3-meter tower is a portable steel tripod. Guy wires are provided for permanent installation on earth or gravel surfaces. Features... Lightweight Rugged Easy to install Specifications... Physical Height 7.5 ft.
  • Page 127 YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual 6252 10-Meter Tower Description.. The 6252 10-meter tower is a free standing aluminum tower. Universal Aluminum Tower sections are each about 10 ft (3.3 m) in length and use an equilateral triangular welded truss. The base is normally set in concrete and should be bolted to the bottom tower section to ensure correct equilateral spread of the base.

  • Page 128: Required Notice

    YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual Appendix B Required Notice The Federal Communications Commission defines this product as a computing device and requires the following notice. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, may cause interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 129: Appendix C Warranty And Service Information

    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 or misuse of the product, (iii) failure to maintain the product in accordance with YSI’s written instructions or standard industry procedure, (iv) any...

  • Page 130: Appendix D Accessories

    Basic System The following come standard with the 6200 DAS Field Station (6200 DCP) ♦ 6200 DCP (data collection platform) with 32-bit microcontroller, 16 MHz...packaged in a fiberglass enclosure, NEMA 4X rating, hinged front cover, 2 lockable latches ♦ 64 KB Memory (8KB logging memory, 56 KB run-time memory) ♦...
  • Page 131 The following examples represent some typical field installation sites showing use of a variety of mounting supports for the 6200 DCP enclosure as well as various sensors that may be used with the 6200 DAS. These photographs and brief descriptions may provide you with some ideas related to how to set up your field station.
  • Page 132 Inside the 6200 DCP is a barometer (vented to outside) to provide barometric pressure readings. The battery inside the DCP is charged during daylight by the solar panel. A cellular Modem inside the enclosure provides the communication link for transferring data to EcoWatch DCP and reconfiguring system and sensor settings from the base station.
  • Page 133 In Site C above, you see a field station that combines meteorological and water quality sensors with a 6200 DCP mounted to the guardrail of a bridge. A 2” diameter steel pipe is secured to the bridge rail and the 6200 enclosure, the MET suite and solar panel are secured to the pipe using mounting hardware included with the components.
  • Page 134 Guy lines may be required in especially windy areas. The MET suite, solar panel and 6200 DCP are all attached to the tripod main post. The cellular antenna is attached to a mounting bracket secured to the DCP enclosure. Although not shown in the photograph, the sonde is secured to a support off the rocks to the right.

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