YSI 6500 Environmental Process Monitor - Manual (Page 3)

CONTENTS
Page
Section 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 6500 Monitor Features 1
1.2 How to Use This Manual 2
Section 2
INSTALLATION 3
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection 3
2.2 Selecting an Installation Location 3
2.3 Installing the Sonde 7
2.4 Installing the 6500 Monitor 9
2.5 Wiring Instructions 11
2.5.1 Sonde Connections 11
2.5.2 AC Power Connections 13
2.5.3 Relays and Output Wiring 14
2.5.4 Grounding Information 15
2.5.5 Safety Issues 15
2.5.6 Lightning and Surge Protection 15
2.6 Sealants, Desiccant and Securing the Monitor 16
2.7 Installation Check List 17
Section 3 SYSTEM SETUP 19
3.1 System Configuration 19
3.2 6-Series Sonde Setup 20
3.3 6500 Monitor Setup 23
3.3.1 Calibration setup 24
3.3.2 Display setup 26
3.3.3 Relays 29
3.3.4 4-20 mA channel setup 31
3.3.5 Modbus Setup 32
3.3.6 Change Sonde Address 33
3.3.7 System Status 35
Section 4 CALIBRATION 37
4.1 General Calibration Tips 37
4.2 Field Calibration Using the 6500 Monitor 40
4.3 6500 calibration Warning and Error Messages 42
Section 5
PROPER USE AND CARE OF THE 6500 MONITOR SYSTEM 43
5.1 Deciding How to Use Your Monitoring System 43
5.2 Quality Assurance 47
5.2.1 Sonde Maintenance and Deployment Site 48
5.2.2 Calibration Checks 49
5.2.3 Recommended Quality Assurance Protocol 49
5.2.4 Recommended Monthly Maintenance of DO Probe 51
5.2.5 Recommended Cleaning of the 6500 Enclosure 52
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