Ysi 30 User Manual

µSC YSI Model 30 YSI Model 30M Handheld Salinity, Conductivity and Temperature System Operations Manual

Making Measurements Section 3 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 6 around the probe electrodes. To dislodge any bubbles which might have formed, mo

Making Measurements Section 3 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 7 300.1uS °C Not flashing = Conductivity °C Flashing = Specific conductance

Making Measurements Section 3 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 8 3.4 THE BACKLIGHT At times it may be necessary to take measurements with the Mo

SECTION 4 SAVING DATA The Model 30M is equipped with non-volatile memory that is capable of storing up to 50 different sets of readings. Non-volatile

Saving Data Section 4 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 10 4.2 RECALLING STORED DATA 1. To put the Model 30M into the RECALL mode, press the MO

Saving Data Section 4 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 11 2. Press and hold both the DOWN ARROW and ENTER keys simultaneously for approximately

Saving Data Section 4 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 12

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 13 SECTION 5 CALIBRATION 5.1 BEFORE YOU CALIBRATE IMPORTANT: System calibration is rarely required because of the f

Calibration Section 5 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 14 6. Allow at least 60 seconds for the temperature reading to become stable. 7. Move the

SECTION 6 ADVANCED SETUP The default settings of the YSI Model 30 are appropriate for the vast majority of measurement applications. However, some me

Advanced Setup Section 6 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 16 4. Press the ENTER key. The word “SAVE” will flash across the display for a second

Advanced Setup Section 6 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 17 4. Use the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to change the value to the desired new refere

Advanced Setup Section 6 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 18 rErr mS 24.8 °C If this happens, simply press and release t

Advanced Setup Section 6 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 19 If this happens, simply press and release the UP ARROW key until a range is selected

Advanced Setup Section 6 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 20

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 21 SECTION 7 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The Model 30 utilizes a cell with four pure nickel electrodes for the measureme

Principles of Operation Section 7 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 22 Salinity is determined automatically from the Model 30 conductivity readin

Principles of Operation Section 7 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 23 The error is not necessarily a linear function of temperature. The stateme

Principles of Operation Section 7 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 24

SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 CLEANING AND STORAGE The single most important requirement for accurate and reproducible results in conductivity measureme

i CONTENTS Section 1 Introduction ...

Maintainence Section 8 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 26 4. Stirring may be necessary for highest accuracy measurements, especially in low-cond

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 27 SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of error codes for the Model 30 and Model 30M. The Model 30M al

Troubleshooting Section 9 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 28 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION 10. Main Display reads “LErr” A. In specific

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 29 SECTION 10 WARRANTY AND REPAIR YSI Model 30 Salinity, Conductivity and Tempe

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 30 AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Please visit www.ysi.com or contact YSI Technical S

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 31

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 32 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Before they can be serviced, equipment exposed to

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 33 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Clean and decontaminate items to insure the safety of

Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 34

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 35 APPENDIX A REQUIRED NOTICE The Federal Communications Commission defines this product as a computing device and

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Warranty and Repair Section 10 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 36

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 37 APPENDIX B ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS The following parts and accessories are available from YSI or any F

Accessories and Replacement Parts Appendix B YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 38

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 39 APPENDIX C TEMPERATURE CORRECTION This data is for typical applications of the YSI sondes. A. Potassium Chl

Temperature Coefficient Appendix C YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 40 B. Sodium Chloride* (NaCl) Saturated solutions at all temperatures Conce

Temperature Coefficient Appendix C YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 41 C. Lithium Chloride* (LiCl) Concentration: 1 mole/liter Concentration: 1

Temperature Coefficient Appendix C YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 42 E. Ammonium Chloride* (NH4Cl) Concentration: 1 mole/liter Concentration

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 43 APPENDIX D CONVERSION CHART To Convert From To Equation Feet Meters Multiply by 0.3048 Meters Feet

Conversion Chart Appendix D YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 44

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 45 APPENDIX E GLOSSARY ampere (A) - SI unit of electric current amplitude - The maximum deviation of an alternatin

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The YSI Model 30 Handheld Salinity, Conductivity, & Temperature System is a rugged, mic

Glossary Appendix E YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 46 polarization - The separation of the positive and negative charges of a molecule by an exte

YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 47 APPENDIX F GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Probe Operating Environment Medium: fresh, sea, or polluted water and most

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Introduction Section 1 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 2

SECTION 2 PREPARING THE METER 2.1 UNPACKING When you unpack your new YSI Model 30 Handheld Conductivity, Salinity & Temperature System for the fi

Preparing the Meter Section 2 YSI, Incorporated Model 30/30M 4 NOTE: It is very important that the batteries be installed ONLY as illustrated.

SECTION 3 MAKING MEASUREMENTS The YSI Model 30 is factory calibrated. This means that once you have put batteries in the instrument, you are ready to