Ysi Level Scout User Manual

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8 Level Scout YSI Incorporated 2.4 INTERNAL CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION When received from the YSI, the Level Sco

3.0 OPERATION USING DATA SCOUT ADVANCED This chapter will describe the basics of Data Scout Advanced operation so the user can fully utilize the Level

 Now that the PC communications settings have been made, click the Auto Disc. button to initiate a search for attached transducers. Data Scout Adva

3.1.4 ACQUIRE DATA CONTROLS The fields contained within the Acquire frame (figure 3.5), are used to control live data acquisition with the transducers

The yyyy-mm-dd_hh-mm-ss time stamp used as part of the file name reflects the date and time when the recording was started. Assuming the standard ins

TipIn order for live data to be displayed in the Run window plot area, the Trend button must be selected in the Plot Options frame. If AutoLog is se

to reflect the unit’s current state. The various components of the AutoLog configuration window are described in detail in the following sections. T

TipDouble clicking within the current (top) selected tab display area will force Data Scout Advanced to reread that test profile’s information from t

The Temperature measurement is based on the temperature of the pressure sensor. This is the temperature that is used for the pressure calculation and

 Event-Based - Data is sampled internally at a defined constant period. If the acquired data meets an event trigger condition the data set will be

3.2 EXTRACTING AUTOLOG TEST DATA Data Scout Advanced provides utilities to extract logged data for immediate display or later analysis by other applic

Tip Double clicking within the current (top) page select tab display area will force Data Scout Advanced to reread that test profile’s information fr

3.2.2 DISPLAY OF AUTOLOG DATA Extracted AutoLog data may be displayed and analyzed within Data Scout Advanced. This is accomplished ‘live’ within the

The Write Extracted AutoLog to .CSV check box is used to tell Data Scout Advanced to write both a normal extracted AutoLog data file (.atd) and a file

 The Plot Symbol Density field allows for control of the frequency of plot symbols used to identify actual extracted data values. A value of 0% re

3.3 OTHER USEFUL DATA SCOUT ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Clicking the Other button within the AutoLog frame of the Run window will display the screen shown in f

The frame labeled Date/Time provides a check box function which will synchronize the attached Level Scout’s internal clock to the clock of the PC runn

3.3.2 ALARM SCANNING METHOD AND BROADCAST The frame labeled Alarm Scanning Method allows the user to establish alarm and warning pressure limits(figur

The format for the broadcast messages is ASCII characters (7 data, even parity, 1 stop bit) at the current baud rate, with the following formatted dat

3.4 DATA SCOUT ADVANCED PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS To access the Playback functions of Data Scout Advanced select File and then Playback Any Data Files from t

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Playback remembers the last display type, file type, and file name used and restores them on restart. See the Data Scout Advanced Operations Manual f

bright green status message appears below the Exit button. Click the View/Edit button in the New frame to view that “compensated” file as a text repo

 Convert any pressure data or temperature data in any data file (.atd, .txt, or any of the equivalent .csv formats) into selected other pressure/lev

4.0 MAINTENANCE This chapter will explain how to perform typical maintenance on a Level Scout. The Level Scout has been designed to provide many yea

With one finger, gently push downward on the internal connector until the connector circuit board is at the bottom of the retaining slot. Rotate the

Reinsert the battery connector making sure to align the PCB tab into the correct housing slot. Push the connector down far enough that the retaini

After verifying the connector board is properly seated, screw the unit back together, turning the knurled end and not the smooth end of your transduc

Figure 4.12 To synchronize the transducer clock with the PC’s clock, click the box Synchronize Xducer(s) with PC in the upper right c

4.4 UPGRADING INTERNAL FIRMWARE The Level Scout was designed with firmware that is easily upgraded by the user in order to take advantage of added fea

3) Select the proper firmware download file using the Browse button. 4) Start the download process by clicking the Update button. 5) Data Scout

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38 Level Scout YSI Incorporated 4.6 DESICCANT MAINTENANCE Note – This maintenance procedure is not required

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40 Level Scout YSI Incorporated 5.2 SPECIFICATIONS These specifications are subject to change without noti

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42 Level Scout YSI Incorporated 5.3 ACCESSORIES 770 Communication Cable, non submersible. Connects to Le

5.4 ORDERING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT For ordering and technical support, please contact: YSI Incorporated, World Headquarters 1700/1725 Brannum Lane Y

44 Level Scout YSI Incorporated ONFORMITY 5.6 DECLARATION OF CThe undersigned hereby declares on behalf of

APPENDIX A LEVEL SCOUT CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Figure A-1 shows the 778 all-in-one adapter. The 778 provides connection from a field cable with an in-lin

Figure A-2 shows the RS-485 communications signal assignments on the 779-0-0 9-pin D-connector that are required for serial communications. Also sh

Figure A-3 shows the signal assignment for the RS-232 side of the Model 771 RS-485 to RS232 converter. YSI Incorporated

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Figure A-6 shows the Suspension Wire Assembly, Model 750 and 760. The Suspension Wire is intended for use with absolute transducers to suspend the

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50 Level Scout YSI Incorporated issued. Example: 0D0! (Send Get Data command to sensor “0)) would be “avu

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2.0 INSTALLATION AND SETUP This chapter will provide a detailed description of how to setup and install the Level Scout. Note that a Quick Start Gu

 While applying slight pressure, push the two parts together and slowly rotate the transducer assembly until the keys align. When the keys align,

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2.2.3 POWER AND BATTERY CONNECTIONS The Level Scout is designed to operate for long periods of time via internal battery power or optionally with exte