YSI 6000UPG User Manual
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COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
REF
Can not communicate
with sonde
Comm port not properly selected
Change comm port
5.5
Cable connection is loose
Check both ends of cable; secure
connectors
Sonde batteries are depleted
Change batteries
7.1
Water in battery compartment
Dry compartment
7.1
Internal failure
Return sonde for service
C
Scrambled data
Unmatched baud rate between
host and sonde
Match the baud rate
2.4
4.5
Host is too slow
Use faster computer or different
software
Interface cable failure
Check cable for damage. If
necessary, return for service
Internal failure
Return sonde for service
C
Unable to upload data
from sonde to PC
Insufficient PC disk space
Make space or specify different
drive
5.7
Communication problem
See communication sections above
Internal failure
Return sonde for service
C
SENSOR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
REF
Oxygen unstable or
inaccurate
Probe not properly calibrated
Follow DO cal procedures
3.1
Membrane not properly installed
or may be punctured
Follow 6030 setup procedure
2.2
DO probe electrodes require
cleaning
Follow DO cleaning procedure
7.2
Water in probe connector
Dry connector; reinstall probe
2.2
Algae or other contaminant
clinging to DO probe
Rinse DO probe with clean water
Barometric pressure entry is
incorrect
Repeat DO cal procedure
3.1
Cal at extreme temperature
Recal at (or near) sample
temperature
DO Charge too high
Follow DO cleaning procedure
7.2
DO probe has been damaged
Replace 6030 probe
2.2
Internal failure
Return sonde for service
C