Frequently Asked Questions

Warranty and Service Work
How do I return a meter for servicing?

Instrument Maintenance
What should I use to lubricate the contacts on bulkhead connectors?

Water Quality Monitor (WQM)
Technical note for command line configuration changes.
Technical note: mixing TritonX with bleach
How do I test my meter's functionality?
How do I set up my WQM for deployment?
How do I save and retrieve data from my WQM?

C-Star
My new C-Star has a 6-contact bulkhead connector. How do I get an adapter cable to connect it to my existing system? (pdf technical note)

ECO Meters
Getting Started
What is the fluorescent stick that came with my meter used for?

Setting up and Operating your Meter
How do I get started using my new ECO?
How do I retrieve data from my meter?
How do I change the settings using ECOView?
How do I save meter settings in ECOView?
What does the output file look like?
What are device files and which one should I use?
Example setup parameters
How do I use a terminal program?
How do I change the ASV resolution?
What are the pinout functions on my meter's bulkhead connector?

General ECO FAQs
How do I care for the bio-wiper on my meter?
How can I prevent biofouling on my meter?
What kind of batteries does my meter ship with, and how do I calculate battery life?
How do I replace the batteries?
Where can I recycle dead batteries?
How do I check the settings of each meter in my VSF3?
What potential pitfalls or hazards do I need to be aware of when using my meter? (summary of notes, cautions, and warnings in ECO user's guides)

Beam Attenuation Meters
How do I convert the hexidecimal SN on my acs?
How do I secure my ac meter to a WET Labs frame? Hardware details
How do I switch my ac-9 Plus from ac-9 mode to Data Logger mode?
An Introduction to In-Situ Absorption and Attenuation Meters (Powerpoint Presentation)
Information about accpetance angles for beam attenuation meters (Word)
IOP Tutorial on Primary Data Processing (Powerpoint Presentation)
Deriving the vertical diffuse attenuation coefficient (K_d) from the absorption coefficient (a).

Battery Packs
How do I store and care for my rechargeable battery pack?