YSI Vertical Profiler Systems - Manual (Page 7)

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.
1.3 Getting Started
Core components of the YSI Profiler are assembled and tested at the factory. Some assembly will
be required after delivery depending on what you ordered and what arrangements you made when
the system was purchased. In addition, some components specific to your application may need
to be installed. Contact information for YSI and Endeco/YSI can be found in Appendix A.
Initial Inspection
Carefully unpack components and accessories of the system. Visually inspect all parts for
damage. Compare received parts with materials listed on the packing list included with your
system. If any parts or materials are missing or damaged, contact Endeco/YSI .
Sonde
The Profiler system requires the use of a YSI 6-Series Sonde with a depth sensor. Please refer to
the Operations Manual accompanying the sonde for configuration and calibration details. You
will be prompted to enter specific sonde information that can only be set in the sonde menu. To
communicate with the sonde you need a terminal emulator program on your PC such as YSI
EcoWatch™, Microsoft ® HyperTerminal, or the equivalent. You may also use the YSI 650
MDS handheld monitor. Specific instructions can be found in Section 3 of this manual. You will
be prompted by Profile Wizard to verify these sonde settings during pre-deployment
configuration.
Software
Three PC software programs are available with your system. In Section 2 there are specific
instructions for installing these programs on your PC. The first, YSI Profile Wizard provides you
with step-by-step screens that allow entry of key parameters that define your profiling routine.
These parameters are then used to configure the controlling software. If you have not done so,
take time to sketch out your vertical profiling objectives, including depths, parameters to be
measured, intervals, up/down or down/up preferences, and any other information you think
relevant. The second software program is LoggerNet™ (licensed from Campbell Scientific Inc.).
This program allows you to communicate with the CR10X data logger that resides on the Profiler
platform. It is used to download profile information that you defined in Profile Wizard.
LoggerNet™ comes with a separate manual. You should take time to review this manual prior to
setting up your system. The third software program is Profile Data Manager™. You use this
program for data analysis once data is collected. You will learn more about this program in
Section 7.
Hardware & Electronics
The major hardware/electronics components of the system are preassembled and tested at the
factory. Most of these components mount to the T-frame that you see in Figure 1-1. The T-frame
assembly is shipped to you, and must be mounted to the deck of the float. After factory testing
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