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*How to harvest data?
**How to harvest data?
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**Connect sonde and GPS to 650.
***Connect sonde and GPS to 650.
 
 
[[Image:Connect_650_with_sonde_gps.jpg]]
 
[[Image:Connect_650_with_sonde_gps.jpg]]
***Run sonde from 650.
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**To communicate with GPS:
***Memory size of 650 is 10MB. (3 minutes data available if 1 second interval)
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***1. In GPS menu, highlight SETUP -> INTERFACE
**How to update data on PC?
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***2. Set I/O FORMAT: NMEA OUT
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**Run sonde from 650.
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***1. In 650 main menu, highlight Sonde run -> (under 650) start logging
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***2. Enter a file name and site description
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***3. 650 starts logging
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***4. When the study is complete, highlight the Stop logging selection and press Enter
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***NOTE: You have to log the data to 650 memory, not to sonde memory, because GPS and barometer data cannot be logged to sonde memory.
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*How to update data on PC?
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[[Image:Upload data on PC.jpg]]
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***1. Connect 650 to stewie in HIP account.
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***2. Run EcoWatch, click on the sonde icon in the upper tool bar, and set the Comm port number to match your interface.
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***3. Highlight the Upload to PC selection in the 650 File menu and press Enter to view a list of the files. Highlight the file that you wish to transfer and press Enter.
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**How to convert dat file to csv file
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***1. Open dat file you uploaded on EcoWatch.
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***2. Set parameter of the dat file.
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****Graphical example of setting parameter
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*****[http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3kd0zP9TXws/SLbTSVtXZwI/AAAAAAAAAV0/-WZTJSN1BDU/s1600-h/Step+1.bmp Open file]
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*****[http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3kd0zP9TXws/SLbTSsdo7QI/AAAAAAAAAV8/U0ASiHWf3EU/s1600-h/Step+2.bmp Choose Setup->Parameter->Add/Remove]
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*****[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3kd0zP9TXws/SLbTS6xSCYI/AAAAAAAAAWM/7zWCW-x6CGY/s1600-h/Step+4.bmp Select parameter]
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*****[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3kd0zP9TXws/SLbTTNopQFI/AAAAAAAAAWU/fl37zXV8DeQ/s1600-h/Step+5.bmp Display data]
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***3. Choose File->Export->CDF/WMF
 
**How to calibrate sonde using 650 unit?
 
**How to calibrate sonde using 650 unit?
**How to communicate with GPS?
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***(Example of pH)
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***Connecting 650 to sonde, highlight Sonde menu -> Calibrate -> ISE1 pH -> 1-point
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***Immerse the sonde in a buffer of known pH value and press Enter
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***Input the proper pH value for your calibration temperature, and press Enter.

Revision as of 13:49, 5 September 2008

  • How to harvest data?
    • Connect sonde and GPS to 650.

Connect 650 with sonde gps.jpg

    • To communicate with GPS:
      • 1. In GPS menu, highlight SETUP -> INTERFACE
      • 2. Set I/O FORMAT: NMEA OUT
    • Run sonde from 650.
      • 1. In 650 main menu, highlight Sonde run -> (under 650) start logging
      • 2. Enter a file name and site description
      • 3. 650 starts logging
      • 4. When the study is complete, highlight the Stop logging selection and press Enter
      • NOTE: You have to log the data to 650 memory, not to sonde memory, because GPS and barometer data cannot be logged to sonde memory.
  • How to update data on PC?

Upload data on PC.jpg

      • 1. Connect 650 to stewie in HIP account.
      • 2. Run EcoWatch, click on the sonde icon in the upper tool bar, and set the Comm port number to match your interface.
      • 3. Highlight the Upload to PC selection in the 650 File menu and press Enter to view a list of the files. Highlight the file that you wish to transfer and press Enter.
    • How to convert dat file to csv file
    • How to calibrate sonde using 650 unit?
      • (Example of pH)
      • Connecting 650 to sonde, highlight Sonde menu -> Calibrate -> ISE1 pH -> 1-point
      • Immerse the sonde in a buffer of known pH value and press Enter
      • Input the proper pH value for your calibration temperature, and press Enter.