HIP:YSI-650MDS

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

• • 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?

• • • 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
    • 1. Open dat file you uploaded on EcoWatch.
    • 2. Set parameter of the dat file.
      • Graphical example of setting parameter
        • Open file
        • Choose Setup->Parameter->Add/Remove
        • Select parameter
        • Display data
    • 3. Choose File->Export->CDF/WMF
  • 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.