YSI 9600 - Manual (Page 29)

3.2.3 MODEL 9600 FIELD CABLES
As noted in Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 above, the major limitation of the use of existing YSI cables with the
9600 is that the nitrate monitor CANNOT be powered externally through these cables during deployments
using the 9689 power supply, auxiliary batteries, or data collection platforms. However, special field
cables such as the 9691, 9692, and 9693 are available for use with the 9600 under these conditions. These
cables utilize heavier gauge wires than the standard YSI cables such that the 9600 can be remotely powered
for distances of up to 100 feet between the power supply and the nitrate monitor.
NOTE CAREFULLY: The 96XX series field cables can be identified by the YELLOW plastic
overmold on each of the connectors. The standard YSI 6-series cables have BLACK plastic
overmolds on the connectors.
As described above for the standard 6-series cables in Section 3.2.2, users must utilize a 6095B adapter
with the 96XX cables in order to interface to a computer running NUview software
Remember that if you will be powering your 9600 IN THE FIELD USING AUXILIARY POWER OF
ANY TYPE you will need to use a 96XX field cable – a standard 6-series cable will NOT function in this
mode.
Once you have selected the cable that is suitable for your application, proceed to the next section on
applying power to the 9600.
3.3 POWERING THE 9600
3.3.1 INSTALLING AND USING THE BATTERY PACK
For remote deployments, the Model 9600 operates off a factory sealed battery pack containing 14 alkaline
D batteries operating at an initial voltage of approximately 10.5 volts. A battery pack has been shipped
with your 9600 and will be found in the battery compartment as described above in the unpacking
instructions.
NOTE: For initial set-up of the 9600, YSI recommends using the battery pack as described below.
However, if you have purchased the Model 9689 power supply, you may also use this item to power the
instrument during the set-up process. If you wish to use the 9689 in the absence of batteries, proceed to
Section 3.3.2 below.
CAUTION: Users should use ONLY battery packs which have been purchased from YSI for use with
the 9600. Use of alternative battery packs could damage the instrument.
To properly install the Model 9600 battery pack, follow the step-by-step instructions below:
• With the assembled Model 9600 in a vertical position on the floor or a benchtop, locate the battery lid
on top of the instrument as shown in the picture below left:
YSI Environmental 29 Model 9600 Nitrate Monitor