YSI 6200 - Manual (Page 12)

YSI 6200 DAS USER Manual
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2.3 Setting Up System Components for Checkout
In this section you will find instructions for checkout installation of your entire system in the
laboratory or other temporary location of your choice. Field station and base station components
will be in the same room for this initial setup and checkout procedure. Your setup may differ
from the one described below since the 6200 DAS was ordered to your specification. Many
steps are common to all setups, therefore simply skip sensor, communication and power setup
instructions that are not relevant to your system. Section 5 will go into more details about setting
up each sensor in the field.
The example 6200 DAS described below contains all of the standard meteorological sensors and
one sonde with the most common water quality sensors. Initially we will use a “Direct Link”
(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. Begin by studying this diagram, then follow the step-by-step assembly and
connection instructions. If your system includes a 6-series sonde, you may want to refer ahead to
Section 2.4 for initial setup information.
Figure 2.1 Lab Setup for Checking Out the 6200 DAS
Battery
Data Collection
Platform
Radio Transceiver
(or Cellular Modem)
Radio
Base Station Computer with
EcoWatch DCP
MET Suite
Wind Speed/Direction
Relative Humidity
Air Temperature
Rain Gauge
Rain accumulation
Rain rate
Pyranometer
Solar Radiation
Desiccant Pack
6-Series Sonde
Water Temperature
Conductivity
Dissolved Oxygen
pH
Radio
Antenna
makeshift
support
6200 DAS Components
(Phone Modem)
Barometer
AC Power