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Error Codes for Shallow Water Monitoring Data
| PSW |
Salinity Calibrated to the Wrong Level |
| PDP |
DO Poisoning (anoxia) |
| GBO |
Blocked Optic |
| GWM |
Wiper Malfunction |
| GWL |
Wiper Lost |
| GSC |
Seal Compromise |
| GPF |
Probe Failure |
| GPC |
Post Calibration Out of Range |
| GNV |
Negative Value |
| NPF |
Power Failure |
| NOW |
Instrument out of Water |
| NNF |
Ram Clogged/No Flow |
| NND |
No Data |
| NIS |
Invalid Data Due to Incorrect YSI Setup |
| NQS |
Data Suspect Due to QAQC |
| NSF |
Final Conclusion Data Suspect Due to QAQC | |
| NIR |
Instrument Removed |
| NQR |
Data Rejected Due to QAQC |
| CTS |
Time Skip |
| CBF |
Biofouling |
| CWD |
Instrument at Wrong Depth |
| CTF |
Temperature Probe Failure |
| CSW |
Salinity Level Calibrated Incorrectly |
| CLF |
Flow Low |
| CDB |
Disturbed Bottom |
| CTC |
Time Change |
| CTW |
Turbid Water |
| CFK |
Fish Kill |
| CSC |
Site Location Change |
| CAS |
Algal Sample Taken |
| CAB |
Algal Bloom |
| CCS |
Calibration Sample Collected | |