Y S I incorporated YSI Profiler System User’s Manual
Table of Contents Page Section 1 Introduction 1.1 System Overview 1.2 System Description 1.3 Getting Started Section 2 1-1 1-1 1-4 Profile Routine 2.1 Software Installation 2.2 Using Profile Wizard to Create a Profile Routine 2.3 How the CR10X Executes a Profile Routine Section 3 Equipment Staging – Sonde & Components 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Setting Sonde Parameters 3.3 Connecting & Checking Profiler Components Section 4 5-1 5-6 5-12 Deployment & Maintenance 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.
Section 8 Appendices A Warranty & Service Information B C Software File Reports I/O Module Configuration D YSI Parameter ID Numbers (CR10X) E F Required Notice Material Safety Data Sheet(s) G Data File Array Numbers H Supplementary Information ii
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Section 1 Introduction 1.1 System Overview The YSI Profiler is an integrated system of hardware and software, typically mounted to a floating platform (pontoon or buoy). The Profiler is anchored at a predetermined site on a lake, reservoir or bay, and used for vertical profiling a column of water. The system employs a YSI sonde to periodically measure water parameters in the column.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The YSI Profiler System may be configured in a fixed station version as shown in Figure 1-2. Here the YSI 6955 Winch Assembly is mounted to a pylon and the YSI 6961 Controller Assembly is rail-mounted and housed inside a NEMA enclosure. Figure 1-2 YSI Profiler Fixed Mount Version: mounted to pylon and guard rail The YSI 6960 (or 6961) Controller is the heart of the system.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The program makes a second and third attempt to run the motor. If current threshold is still exceeded, the program aborts to SETUP mode. Figure 1-3 Block Diagram – YSI Profiler Control and Winch Assemblies The Watch Dog circuit provides a 90 to 120 second power interrupt to the CR10X in the unlikely event the program fails to execute as expected. It takes approximately 36 hours of no SDM I/O port activity for the Watch dog to time out.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual When connected the Winch and Controller assemblies perform the required steps to collect sonde data from the water column. The sequence at which it collects data depends on how the software program is set up. Information in the following sections provides step-by-step instructions that take you through pre-deployment setup operations, some tips on deployment, and routine maintenance of the Profiler system. 1.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual some components are dismounted for safe shipping. These will need to be remounted. More about hardware components are covered in Sections 3, 4 and the Appendix. Once your software is installed, you are ready to proceed with a profile routine, equipment staging, and pre-deployment checks. As always, the extra time you spend to verify that your system is properly working prior to deployment, results in a successful working system after deployment.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Section 2 Profile Routine 2.1 Software Installation The Floating Profiler System comes with three PC-based software programs. The minimum required PC operating system is Windows 2000, however we recommend Windows XP. Install all three programs on a single computer for optimal performance. The following instructions assume that drive D: is a CD-ROM drive on the computer to which the software is being installed.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual executable files and help files are placed in the C:\Program Files\YSI\ Profile Wizard\ directory. Once installed, Profile Wizard allows you to create a profiling routine. It contains simple instructions (enhanced by graphics) that are easy to follow. If you enter inconsistent information, pop-up messages provide messages to get you back on track. The end result is a file that you name and save.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual programs and data files, along with files maintained by LoggerNet™ such as the binary data cache and configuration files. Once installed, LoggerNet™ allows you to communicate with the Campbell Scientific CR10X Data Logger via RS-232 direct or wireless. Instructions from Profile Wizard will be downloaded to the CR10X. Pre-deployment checks using LoggerNet™ may also be performed.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Items are added to your computer’s Start menu under Programs | YSI | ProFile Manager that start the program. If the default directories are used, Profile Data Manager executable files and help files are placed in the C:\ Program Files\ YSI\ ProFile Manager Directory. YSI recommends a separate subfolder for each deployment site. Once installed, Profile Data Manager™ allows you to organize, report, and plot data from your profiling routine.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual SETTING UP A PROFILING ROUTINE With basic configurations set in your sonde, use your notes on your profiling objectives to proceed with Profile Wizard. There are several parts to setting up the file and each will be discussed below. Following this description a step-by-step setup example will be described with screen shots of each step of Profile Wizard. Below are some definitions of key terms used in the setup.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Click on New… to view the Save As screen, and then type in a filename for your site. We recommend creating a new folder for each site configuration. In this example assume that this is Site 12 on Clark Reservoir. Click the ‘create new folder’ icon in upper right hand corner and rename the folder ‘Site 12’. Open the new ‘Site 12’ folder and type in ‘CLK Res Site12’ for the filename … click Save. The “.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Once you click on Save the welcome screen reappears, this time with the Next … button active to proceed to the next step in Profile Wizard. Note also that Units are Metric, which at this time is the only option. English units (feet) can not be used in your calculations and setup. (One meter is approximately 3.281 feet).
YSI Profiler System USER Manual There are three bottom depth options: 1) user-defined; 2) using a depth sounder sensor; and 3) using a fixed reference sonde. The descriptions and the table below should help you choose the appropriate setup for your application. User defined applications are typically employed when the winch and electronics can be mounted to a fixed structure. The water level should not change significantly in depth and extreme bottom monitoring is not important.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual In Step 2 (Winch Information) you must enter the reel size, cable type and length. The Reel diameter of the Winch Assembly is 14 inch (35.56 cm) in this system and the Cable type is Standard. These two questions have default answers at this time. Future options are planned. The Cable length in this example is 30 meters. You order the cable length that best fits your application.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Step 4 (Study Information), shown below, deals with defining the actual column length of water to step through and the time interval at which you intend to monitor. Since the sonde starts at three (3) meters below the surface and proceeds through five-plus steps, stopping no further than one (1) meter above the bottom, the actual monitored column of water is ten (10) meters, start at 3 meters and end at 13 meters below the surface.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual At this point you are ready to move to the next screen to verify specific information in the sonde menu and then to assign sonde report parameters. However, before moving to these last two screens, make note of how profile setup screens would differ if a Depth Sounder or a Fixed Reference Sonde were used to determine sonde vertical position relative to the top or bottom of the water column.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual NOTE: Step 2 (Cable/Reel Information) and Step 3 (Site Information) screens would appear the same as above in the User defined example. Steps 1 and 4 appear differently.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual NOTE: Steps 2 (Cable/Reel Information) and Step 4 (Profile Information) screens would appear the same as above in the Depth Sounder example. Steps 1 and 3 appear differently.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Although infrequently used in this way the Fixed Sonde Reference may be positioned on the bottom of the water column. In this case the Fixed Reference sonde distance is entered as zero (0). If mounted above the bottom, you will need to determine a true measured distance from bottom to the “fixed point”. This distance can be determined by lowering the sonde to the bottom, record the instant depth reading, and then move the sonde to the desired fixed (or attached) location.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual In Step 5 (Sonde parameters) you must record in the box on the right all parameters you have chosen to monitor. You probably have jotted these down in notes. If not, return to the sonde menu and check the Report setup to make sure you have listed all parameters, in the same order as in Step 5 of the setup wizard.. Depth in meters is a given, and in fact, is listed by default in the Sonde report output column.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The final screen summarizes all information that you entered. Check this carefully, make changes if necessary, and then click on Finish to complete the setup of your profile. Note the parameter ID numbers in brackets just to the left of the parameters; this information will be imbedded in the data file as Array 88.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual You should at this time also print the ‘*.rpt’ and ‘*.pfw’ files for your hard copy records. See Appendix B for examples. 2.3 How the CR10X Executes the Profile Routine Using Profile Wizard you have now created a profile routine file. In Section 3 you will learn to send this file to the CR10X data logger using LoggerNet™ software. Once in the CR10X this program controls the movement of the winch, sonde data collection, and other actions.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual powered to travel the required distance. It then powers the motor for the calculated time and checks again to see if the sonde depth is within the +/- 0.2 meter tolerance. If not, the motor is powered again until the sonde reaches the specified depth. The rate of movement is 0.1 meter/second, so a “step” may take a couple of minutes to reach its target.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The data collected into the CR10X memory is then uploaded by LoggerNet™ either as forced upload or by the LoggerNet™ schedule. The data is archived in ASCII text, comma delimited format. Profile Data Manager™ software can then be used to view or FTP the data. Alternatively, you can import the ASCII text data file into a spreadsheet program like Microsoft Excel® as comma separated values. See Figure 2-6 for example data.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Equipment Staging – Sonde & Platform 3.1 Introduction In this section and the following section you will configure your sonde to insure proper operation with the CR10X data logger, assemble components and connect cables (as required), and manually verify operation of the Winch Assembly. In Section 4 you will establish communication between LoggerNet™ and the CR10X and download your Profile Wizard file with the profiling instructions.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual # ver 2.25 # reset OK YSI Water Quality Systems Model 6600 Version 2.25 07-01-2004 15:00:58 Copyright (c) 1992-2003 YSI Incorporated. All rights reserved. At the same # prompt type ‘MENU’ to access the sonde menu. You should now see the Main menu.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Since you depend on power to the sonde for proper calibration and measurements in the field, we recommend this in the report choices.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual -----------------Main-----------------1-Run 5-System 2-Calibrate 6-Report 3-File 7-Sensor 4-Status 8-Advanced Next, select 4-Status to make certain that the sonde is not set for logging. Item number seven should read Logging: Inactive. Check your sonde manual for details on turning off the logging activity, or see below during the final sonde menu checks. Normally the active logging parameter would not be set. ----------------Status----------------1-Version:2.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual ------------Advanced setup------------1-(*)VT100 emulation 2-( )Power up to Menu 3-( )Power up to Run 4-( )Comma radix 5-(*)Auto sleep RS232 6-(*)Auto sleep SDI12 7-( )Multi SDI12 8-( )Full SDI12 Note that both RS232 and SDI12 Auto sleep functions are enabled. If not, change these settings by typing the number of the function to toggle on or off the asterisk. Next, return to the Advanced menu and then type 3-Sensor.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Select 4-Data filter, then select 3-Time constant… The time constants should resemble those shown below for Turbidity and Chlorophyll sensors at 12 seconds, while Other defaults to 4 seconds. -----------Data filter setup----------1-(*)Enabled 2-( )Wait for filter 3-Time constant... 4-Threshold...
YSI Profiler System USER Manual -------------Cal constants------------1-Cond:4.99584 2-DO gain:1.01064 3-Pressure offset PSI:0.011 4-pH offset (pH-7)*K:19.7162 5-pH gain (pH-7)*K/mV:-5.12062 6-Turb-6136 Offset:7.01061 7-Turb-6136 A1:122.378 8-Turb-6136 M1:125.241 9-Turb-6136 A2:244.757 A-Turb-6136 M2:250.482 B-Chl Offset:-1.88556 C-Chl A1:100 D-Chl M1:69.9475 E-Chl A2:200 F-Chl M2:139.895 G-Fluor Offset:-0.44621 Type ‘0’ to back out to the Main menu.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual =============================================================== Temp SpCond Cond Sal DO DOchrg Depth pH pH Turbid+ Chl Fluor Battery C mS/cm mS/cm ppt mg/L meters mV NTU ug/L %FS volts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*** 1-LOG last sample 2-LOG ON/OFF, 3-Clean optics *** Stabilizing:4 3 2 1 16.93 0.001 0.001 0.00 8.35 53.2 0.000 1.77 300.2 428.2 0.2 0.0 12.3 16.92 0.001 0.001 0.00 8.35 53.1 0.000 2.04 284.9 428.2 0.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 3.3 Connecting and Checking Profiler Components The YSI Profiler Platform block diagram in Figure 3-1 depicts the major components in the system. Except for the PC, all components are located on the floating platform. In gray boxes are the Controller components, in addition to communication and power devices. These are all located within the waterproof PVC cylindrical housing.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 3-3 YSI Profiler Platform inside during Pre-Deployment Checkout Figure 3-4 Winch Assembly mounted to T-frame; Winch motor to right of drum The sonde cable from the controller connects to the drum on the left side in Figure 3-3 (not visible in photo); while the winch motor/gear assembly is mounted to the right side. The orange sonde cable routes through the opening in the deck. A diamond screw helps guide cable to wind evenly on the drum.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 3-5 PVC Electronics Housing, correct orientation The mounting orientation of the pressure case is critical when an internal compass is installed. Figure 3-4 shows the correct orientation with the magnetic switch located at 11 O’Clock when looking at the faceplate. Another easy orientation check is to make sure the antenna connector (see white cap in Figure 3-4) is the closest connector to the T-Frame back plate.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual float and the motor power cable connects to J2 of the Controller Assembly. The PVC cylindrical housing (Controller Assembly) and the battery enclosure face the stern of the float. Depending on your configuration, there may be several components that were disconnected and packaged for safe shipping. You will need to make these connections to complete the assembly, however, do not connect power to the system until you read the procedure in the next subsection below.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 3-8 Connect Winch Motor Cable to Controller (J2) VERIFY WINCH OPERATION First, verify that the motor power cable is connected to J2 of the Controller Assembly. After you make the battery power connection to the controller, use the special magnetic slide switch to test if the winch will pay out and reel in when the switch is activated. Placing the magnet side down in the groove should result in movement of the winch drum.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 3-10 Housing with Solar Panel (one of two that mounts to T-frame) CHECKING & Connecting OTHER COMPONENTS SONDE If you do not have the YSI sonde prior to receiving the YSI Profiler System, you will receive your sonde separately. The YSI sonde pre-deployment configuration was described in Section 3.2, Setting Sonde Parameters. If not yet configured, you can easily check it with the YSI 650 MDS.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The antenna will typically be shipped with the Profiler T-frame assembly. The antenna cable will already be connected to the Controller System, Port J5 as shown in Figure 3-5. Unpack and reattach the antenna base to the top plate of the T-frame. Mounting holes and hardware are included.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Section 4 Equipment Staging – PC / CR10X Communication 4.1 Introduction You will now open LoggerNet™ and set up a connection between your PC and the CR10X data logger. You will also set up your modem. Finally, you will proceed to download the program (*.dld) that you created with YSI Profile Wizard. Communication with the CR10X will allow you to perform important pre-deployment tests before locating the Profiler at a monitoring site.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual SET UP MODEM CONNECTION Use the Add Root… button and the Add… button on the Setup screen to ‘build’ a communications tree in the left field of the screen. As you see below you begin with ComPort_1. Highlight the port, click on Add… (green plus sign) to show the Add Device screen, and then click on a device (PhoneBase). Click on Add Now… and the ‘tree grows’. You just established the first link in the communications setup.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The Setup screen now appears as shown below. It shows PhoneBase under ComPort_1 in the left field (see tree diagram on next page). The software will automatically select Modem Type to be . Click the down arrow to the right of the field to change modems as appropriate for your system. Ensure that Communications Enabled is checked. To edit the modems available, click the Edit Modem Database.... button.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Now highlight PhoneRemote. Note that PhoneBase is now in the ‘Place to Add Device’. Click the Add Now… button and then click Close to complete this step. Enter the Delay1 (ms) and the appropriate phone number for your connection, then click on the Apply… button.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The final step is to connect the PhoneBase to the CR10X device listed in the pop-up screen. As before, with PhoneBase highlighted, click on Add… (green plus sign) to complete the tree for modem communications. IMPORTANT: Only one CR10X can be assigned to a PhoneRemote at a given time. NOTE: In the screen above, both ComPort_1 and PhoneRemote are choices to add the CR10X. For direct line communications this is an option with a Diagnostics Cable.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual As you can see in the screen below you now have a path from PC to data logger represented by a tree. Next you will enter or confirm some timing information. Under the Hardware tab, ensure that Communications Enabled is checked. Adjust the Maximum Time On-line and Extra Response Time to the desired interval (10 minutes ON; 0 sec Extra). Set the default Maximum Packet Size to 2048, and the Maximum Baud Rate to 9600.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual You are now ready to move to the Schedule tab to enter information on collection intervals, retries and related scheduling parameters. Your left field tree should remain with CR10X highlighted. It is customary to rename ‘CR10X’ to something that helps you identify this field station. Use the Rename button or simply highlight the box and rename your station.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual In addition, save this new DAT file to the same directory where the DLD file is located. For example, if the station filename assigned during Profile Wizard setup was GSI-lab600.dld, then the final storage filename would be GSI-lab600.dat; and it would be stored in the same directory as the DLD file. To learn more about information under the tabs Final Storage Area 1, Final Storage Area 2, and Clock you should refer to you LoggerNet user manual.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual CONNECT PC TO CR10X DATA LOGGER In the example below let us assume that you correctly set your connection path (see above) and the profiling routine that you created with Profile Wizard resides in a directory. The remote station is Clark Reservoir Site 12, which was defined in Section 2 of this manual. You have renamed the CR10X station to be GSI-lab600 and there is a DLD file in the Profile Wizard Shared directory (or site specific folder) by this name.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Note that GSI-lab600 now appears with YSI Direct as CR10X options in the left field of the screen. Highlight GSI-600lab. Assume the phone base is directed to an active cellular modem or IP address. Now click the Connect button. The image of ‘two cables aligned and ready to connect’ appears in the lower left field. A space remains between the two connector images until the communication link is established.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 4.3 Downloading Profile Program to Station Before deployment, the file you created from YSI Profile Wizard must be sent to the profiling system for proper system data collection to occur. Under the Program section you may see the default setting (-Unknown-‘) if no program exists in the data logger. Click the Send button. You should now see a browse window open that allows you to locate the *.dld file that you created in Profile Wizard.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Click OK to initiate the transfer of the file to the CR10X. This may take a couple of minutes. A status screen appears showing you the status of the transfer and then the completion of compiling of the program. After this a screen appears confirming that the file has been ‘downloaded to the station’ (CR10X). Click OK to continue.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The screen will now show the current Profiler setup filename under Program in the Connect Screen window. The filename used in this example was GSI-lab600. You have now successfully established communication between the PC (LoggerNet) and the Station (CR10X data logger, residing within the Controller Assembly of the Profiler system.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Section 5 Pre-Deployment Testing 5.1 Setting Up LoggerNet™ for System Testing In this section you will use LoggerNet™ control of the CR10X profiler program to test various components of the Profiler System prior to deployment activities. The following components will be tested, unless the component is optional and not present.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Start LoggerNet. With the LoggerNet Toolbar on the screen, click on Connect to open the Connect Screen. From this screen click to highlight the Station (GSI-lab600)1, and then click on the Connect... button near the cable icons (bottom left). Disconnect for now. Resume this operation in Section 5.2 NOTE: If a station is not set up, return to Section 4 of this manual and refer to the LoggerNet manual to set up a station.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual PORTS, FLAGS AND NUMERIC DISPLAYS There are several windows in LoggerNet that you should now open. From the Connect Screen you can open the Ports and Flags window. The Ports and Flags window depicts the status of various functions and is interactive in that you can click on the circular icons to turn ON/OFF various functions.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Within Data Displays, and just to the right of Numeric, click on the 1… button to open a blank Numeric Display window. This window has three pairs of columns where you choose from a pop-up list of memory locations that represent parameters or functions you would like to monitor. The gray cells hold abbreviated descriptions, while the white cells exhibit values. An example is shown below.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual column. It is customary to begin at the top left of the Display, but you have the option to choose any cell in any order. You will find that it takes some time to become familiar with the abbreviations, and the list of options is quite lengthy. The options chosen below will suit most of your needs for pre-deployment testing. Become familiar with those in the Numeric Display above for now and explore further parameters on the list as you have time.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 5.2 Testing You are now ready to reconnect the CR10X and begin testing components of the Profiler system. Do the following and verify that ports and flags behave as described below. 1. If necessary, power up the CR10X (Controller Assembly connector). 2. Wait about 10 seconds, and then press the Connect button. 3. If the CR10X was previously programmed, wait another 30 seconds for Flag 1 and Flag 2 to turn ON (green lights appear in icons). 4.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual NOTE: When you select a Flag or a Port, it typically takes affect immediately. However, the response may not appear right away because of ‘table repetition rates’. At this point Flag 2 will stay on indefinitely. We recommend that all pre-deployment tests be performed before you start the profiler program. The procedure to start the profiler program will be described again below.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Test 1: Sonde Parameter ID Numbers Select Flag 8 to view the sonde parameter locations. The list of _Loc_1 through _Loc_12 (shown above) will exhibit values relevant to sensor identification. When you click on Flag 8 for the first time, all of the ‘_Loc_x’ display –INF. You will need to wait about 60 seconds to see the actual values. The string above (1, 7, 12, 14, 15, 96, 22, 18, 37, and 28) represents the sensor ID’s.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Set Flag 6 to read the sonde via the SDI-12 communication port. The results to interpret appear in the left two columns as in the previous test. The _CSDIcntr refers to the counter for SDI-12 readings. Approximately every 2.5 seconds the counter increments. The readings may vary based on the DO warm up setting, but a typical count would be 17 to 18. The reading above is 15.00, and is considered acceptable.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual tension on the cable if you perform this test without actually submersing the sonde. To turn the motor off, click on Port 6 again to turn it OFF (no green light). Set Port 5 ON to reverse the direction of the Winch motor. You should turn Port 6 OFF (stop motor) then set Port 5 ON. Turn Port 6 ON again. You should observe the Winch reel in cable. Again help put some tension on the cable with your hands if you perform this test without actually submersing a sonde in water.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Refer also to the LoggerNet user’s manual for additional information. Many tests may be more useful if something does not work as expected. Using port tests and flag tests are of particular usefulness in troubleshooting problems.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual time. You will not necessarily be watching real time updates since repetition rates of the numeric displays delays results. WHAT SHOULD YOU SEE? Ports C1, C2, and C3 occasionally flicker on and off. This indicates active communication between the CR10X and the SDM04 I/O module. Port C4 should never come on. It is an I/O port dedicated for SDI-12 communication to and from the sonde.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Definitions for some Parameters chosen for the Numeric Table above. _Loc_1,2,3….. Indicates PARA identifiers (See Appendix D for a list of all sonde parameters) _DPT_LOC Indicates the YSI sonde depth location _CntRS232 Indicates number of attempts to get data from the sonde via the RS232 port. _CSDIcntr Indicates number of attempts to get data from the sonde via the SDI-12 port.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual SERVICING THE SONDE As previously mentioned when the time comes to disconnect the sonde from the winch for calibration or service you must wait for the profile to end. If that’s not possible, then you must turn power off to the winch. Ideally sonde servicing should take place by rotating a spare sonde into service while the system is in between profiles (idle at Park).
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Deployment & Maintenance 6.1 Transporting Platform and Deployment Examples After all pre-deployment testing is completed, you will now need a plan to transport your Floating Platform system to it remote site. The pontoon version can normally be taken by trailer to the water where final checkout of the system is recommended. The buoy version may require a hoist or some other means to transfer it to the water. There are many ways to handle this.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Pontoon Platform in Bay – Coastal waters with tide; Depth Sounder employed. Figure 6-3 Profiler anchored (single point) in coastal waters. In addition to depth profiler, equipped with meteorological suite for monitoring surface conditions. Counter-weights employed for stability. Compass installed to correct for wind direction as pontoon rotates with wave action. Depth finder mounted from support attached to deck to compensate for tidal changes in depth.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Fixed Mount Depth Profiler – Not a Floating Platform Figure 6-5 Dock-mount Profiler (fixed mount version) The YSI Profiler is occasionally used in a fixed mount configuration. The Winch Assembly is separately attached. The Controller Assembly involves the same electronics, but packaged in a standard NEMA enclosure. Solar panels may be replaced by regulator that is AC powered. PVC pipe helps guide the sonde from the surface to the winch drum.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual We recommend that you arrange some way to verify a working communications system on site. With a cellular modem or any wireless setup in the Profiler system and a cell phone, you could collaborate with a colleague to check communications between remote and base sites. The base user can use LoggerNet to initiate actions that are prearranged. If there are problems, some troubleshooting can be done on site by using cell phone vocal communication in combination.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Use the following descriptions to check your system and then refer to the maintenance schedule that follows. Use the manuals that accompany most components of the YSI Profiler System to help guide you through care and maintenance. When in doubt about an issue contact Endeco/YSI. Winch Assembly: Motor and motor gear: 1. No direct maintenance required. 2. Ensure motor mounts remain tight 3. Inspect housing/hardware for damage or corrosion Axle 1.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Float and/or Mooring 1. Check cable and depth sounder assembly for damage and wear. 2.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 6.5 Maintenance Schedule The table below shows times for periodic maintenance and/or inspection.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Section 7 Data Collection & Analysis 7.1 Data Collection Refer to the Campbell Scientific, Inc. LoggerNet™ user’s manual for detailed information on the collection and analysis of data. If data files are available, you may want to try the YSI Profile Data Manager. See instructions on using this program in Section 7.2 of this manual. 7.2 YSI Profile Data Manager Profile Data Manager™ is a data manager program intended for use with the YSI Profiler System.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 7.3 Data Analysis Double click the Profile Data Manager icon on Windows Desktop to begin data analysis. Alternatively, click on Start and locate Profile Data Manager under Start│Programs│YSI Profile Manager. The screen shown in Figure 7-1 appears. Click the Data Review & Export button in the upper left corner of the Main Screen. The Review and Export window will appear as shown in Figure 7-2.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual A blue status bar may briefly appear, and then you see a screen that has a ‘plot’ field on the left side. Refer to these screens below and try to plot data from any .DAT file in the Shared directory. Figure 7-3 Window showing Shared Directory *.dat files Profile Data Manager opens the Shared folder under the YSI Profile Wizard as a default.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual The file name and location now appear in the Select Dat File field at the top right corner. See Figure 7-4. The Profile Start and Profile End fields can be modified by clicking the up and down arrows to the left of each field, or by clicking the calendar icon and selecting the time, month, date and year. Under Data Channels for Profiles, select the desired parameters to graph. As a default, depth is graphed along the y-axis. Choose Temp C and DO% as x-axis parameters.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual If you would like to view the data in table (spreadsheet) format, find the tab labeled Table in the upper right portion of the screen (just to the left of Profile Graph). Click on this tab to view the table (see Figure 7-7).
YSI Profiler System USER Manual 7.4 Automation Setup In this section you will learn how to use Profile Data Manager to create graphics of the profile parameters you have selected. You will also learn to configure FTP settings for graphics transmission. If you are starting from Windows Desktop double click the Profile Data Manager icon to view the Main screen as you did earlier in this section (see Figure 7-8).
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Click either Insert New Above or Insert New Below button. The default “Basename1” will appear in the Stations window on the left. Double-click the station name or click the Modify Parameters button for the Configure Single Station window to appear. You need to create a station to associate the graphics you are about to create. We recommend naming the Automated Station with the same name as the station you setup in the LoggerNet application.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual NOTE: For the YSI Profile Data Manager to import the data file correctly, an associated .LVI file needs to be in the same folder as data file. After browsing for the data file, if the OK, Apply and Cancel buttons are grayed out, this indicates that the .LVI is missing or the name does not match the data file. Continue by entering a title and sub-title that you prefer to be displayed in all graphics created.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Next name your graph in the Graph Name box, and then select the graph type from the Graph Type dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the up/down arrows to the left of the Graph Typed box to scroll through the following graph types: WindStick Plots wind direction and speed Profile – Single channel Plots Depth verses one additional Profile parameter. Profile – Dual Channel Plots Depth verses 2 additional Profile parameters.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual For example, if you were trying to graph daily profiles and your profile interval is every 12 hours, you would enter 2 for the (N) number of profiles to graph. Profile Data Manager will create a graph with the last 2 profiles, and that should represent your daily profiles. Create as many graphs as you need. Once all your graphics are setup click on the FTP Settings tab to view the following window (Figure 7-13).
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 7-14 Send to FTP Site Option – Information required Enter the FTP site address, the user name and your password in the appropriate text boxes. If you know the starting path you can also enter it at this time or you can browse for the graphics folder. Click on the Delete Local Copy checkbox to delete the local copy after file transfer. Click Test FTP Site button and the FTP Browser window will appear.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual privileges to access that folder. To obtain this information you may need to contact your IT manager or the person in charge of the FTP site. Next click the Connect button to test the connection. If the connection fails, check the messages displayed in the lower text window. The messages will identify the reason for failure. See Figure 7-16.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Figure 7-17 Completion of Automations Stations setup You now have the basic instructions, with examples, for configuration of an Automated Station. 7.5 FTP Site Test Click the OK button once more to return to the YSI Profile Data Manager Main display. Next toggle the Run Automated switch to ON. The LED light will turn green and you will see the graphs being generated in the upper left corner of your display.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual You can monitor the progress by looking at the FTP Status window which indicates the number of graphics left to transfer (see Figure 7-18). Any errors during transfer are displayed in the FTP Error Information window. To stop the transfer of graphics click the Run FTP switch to the OFF position. Click on Clear Errors to clear the window once you have interpreted the errors.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix A Warranty & Service Information The YSI Floating Profiling System is warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase by the end user against defects in materials and workmanship. YSI 6-Series Sondes carry specific warranties listed in the 6-Series Operations Manual. Within the warranty period YSI will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, free of charge, any product that YSI determines to be covered by this warranty.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Ordering & Technical Support Telephone: (800) 363-3269 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time) Fax: (937) 767-9353 (orders) (937) 767-1058 (technical support) Email: environmental@ysi.com Mail: Endeco/YSI Incorporated 13 Atlantis Drive Marion, MA 02738 Internet: www.ysi.com/environmental When placing an order please have the following information available: 1. YSI account number (if available) 2. Name and Phone Number 3. Purchase Order or Credit Card 4.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix B Software File Report Formats PFW Format The PFW consists of variables that are used to recreate the DLD program file. The Pfw [wizard] pflType=5 unitType=0 reelType=0 cableType=0 cableLen=0 winchHeight=2.000000 waterCol=4.000000 stepNum=1 stepDist=0.800000 stepType=1 profileNum=24 [profiler] PFL_Max_Run=700 PFL_Direction=1 PFL_Start_Depth_X=0.500000 PFL_End_Depth_X=0.500000 PFL_Park_Depth_X=2.000000 PFL_Step_Interval=8.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual DLD Format The DLD is the actual CR10X program. This file resides in the Profile Wizard default directory or wherever you may have directed the path during the Profile Wizard execution. RPT Format The RPT is the Profile Wizard summary report. Program file: C:\Documents and Settings\jsmith\My Documents\ABC123.dld Profiling Direction: Bottom to top Cable Length: 15 meter(s) Max Water Depth: 4.90 meter(s) Start Depth: 4.50 meter(s) from water surface. End Depth: 0.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix C I/O Module Configuration The SDM SIO4 module needs configured before it can be used. Connect the I/O module to 12 VDC (either a battery or the 6960 main power). The STATUS indicator should turn on briefly after power up. Connect a PC to the I/O module at Port 1. You will need a female/female null adapter. Start Hyperterminal and then select the PC COM port. Set it to9600 baud. Press the SDMSIO reset button, and the STATUS indicator should turn on.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix D YSI Parameter ID Number (CR10X) When building a Numeric Display in LoggerNet™ Connect Screen, the following ID numbers are of particular interest if you are monitoring sonde parameters in testing or troubleshooting situations.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual YSI Parameter # 123 124 125 126 145 153 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 193 194 200 201 202 203 204 208 209 210 211 212 214 215 216 217 218 YSI Environmental Parameter Name Volume Volume Volume Volume ClDate Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Volume Volume Chl Chl Dosat PAR1 PAR2 Turbid+ Rhodamine TurbidFree Cl2 Cl2 chrg ODOsat ODO ODOsat BGA PC BGA PC BGA PE BGA PE 669523 Rev B ft3 gal m3 L mV m/d/y gal/sec gal/hour ft3/min ft3/hour ft3/day m3/min
YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix E 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.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix F Material Data Safety Sheet(s) Winch Assembly Gearbox contains the following lubricant. The gearbox is maintenance-free, and the compartment should not be opened for any reason. -----------------------------------------------------------------------602920-00 MOBIL SHC 624 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA BULLETIN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual INHALATION: Not expected to be a problem. However, if respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs due to excessive vapor or mist exposure, seek immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with a mechanical device or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. INGESTION: Not expected to be a problem. Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs. Do not induce vomiting.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual STORAGE: Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not store in open or unlabelled containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents and combustible materials. Do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong oxidants. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent small spills and leakages to avoid slip hazard. EMPTY CONTAINER WARNING: Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual VISCOSITY AT 100 C, cSt: NE POUR POINT C(F): < -48(-55) FREEZING POINT C(F): NE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND: NE DMSO EXTRACT, IP-346 (WT.%): <3, for mineral oil only NA=NOT APPLICABLE NE=NOT ESTABLISHED D=DECOMPOSES FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY -----------------------------------------------------------------------STABILITY (THERMAL, LIGHT, ETC.): Stable.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual mineral base oils: Base oils in this product are severely solvent refined and/or severely hydrotreated. Chronic mouse skin painting studies of severely treated oils showed no evidence of carcinogenic effects. These results are confirmed on a continuing basis using various screening methods such as Modified Ames Test, IP-346, and/or other analytical methods.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual -----------------------------------------------------------------------15. REGULATORY INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------------------------------US OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: When used for its intended purposes, this product is not classified as hazardous in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200. EU Labeling: Product is not dangerous as defined by the European Union Dangerous Substances/Preparations Directives. EU labeling not required.
YSI Profiler System USER Manual overcome by fumes or vapor, remove to fresh air. If ingested do not induce vomiting. If symptoms persist seek medical assistance. Read and understand the MSDS before using this product.
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Appendix G Data File Array Numbers In the tables below array numbers are each matched with a description. These array numbers are found in the Profile data file during a standard profile operation for template Version r4.10. NOTE: Improvements in the future may require changes and/or additions to the array number lists below. Please contact Endeco/YSI if you are unsure of the version you have. Standard Operations Array No.
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YSI Profiler System USER Manual Appendix H Supplementary Information This appendix contains specific information that is relevant to your deployment and/or application. Refer to the attached documents in your manual package.
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