Compact, batteryless, customizable and best-in-class water quality monitoring instrumentation platform
Xylem's YSI EXO2s is a multiparameter water quality sonde featuring 7 sensor ports (or 6 sensor ports with a central wiper port). An optional depth sensor is also available. The EXO2s offers a 30% reduction in weight compared to the YSI EXO2 thanks to its streamlined design without a battery compartment, providing increased maneuverability and handling.
EXO Multiparameter Sondes are the best-in-class platform for the highest quality data. EXO's dynamic range of smart sensors provide comprehensive multiparameter water quality data while SmartQC ensures proper calibrations and top sensor performance. You can be confident in your extended deployments thanks to EXO's tough materials and unmatched anti-fouling technology.
Cables, probes/sensors, and accessories sold separately.
- High-accuracy sensors with on-board memory
- Onboard monitoring systems verify sensor operation to ensure high data quality
- 7 universal ports allow for any combination of smart sensors for true multiparameter monitoring
- Center sensor port can be equipped with a best-in-class wiper for industry leading anti-fouling capabilities
- Titanium components are the toughest grade parts to guarantee operation well into the future
- Bluetooth wireless communications
- Seamless integration into marine, estuarine, freshwater and ground water monitoring systems
- Light weight which is ideal for horizontal profiling or use with an AUV (Automated Underwater Vehicle) or a drone.
Go more places with the EXO2s sonde!
The more maneuverable monitoring platform.
We have heard from customers who need the payload and capabilities of YSI’s best-in-class EXO2 sonde, but in spaces and places that can’t accommodate the EXO2. YSI EXO2s (shorty) is a customized, batteryless sonde that comes with the same warranty and capabilities as the EXO2, and is ideal for specialized applications such as:
- Attachment to an AUV or aerial drone
- Integration with a buoy
- Horizontal profiling where light weight is optimal
Smart Sondes and Sensors
Extremely versatile instrument, allowing the user to automatically configure a sonde with different sensor for different applications in minutes
- Conductivity/Temperature (wiped and non-wiped)
- Dissolved Oxygen
- fDOM
- ISEs (Ammonium, Chloride, and Nitrate)
- pH (guarded and unguarded)
- pH & ORP (guarded and unguarded)
- Rhodamine
- Total Algae (Chlorophyll + Phycocyanin and Phycoerythrin)
- Turbidity
Other Available Parameters
- Absolute Pressure
- Ammonia
- Depth
- DO% Local
- Guage Pressure
- nLF Conductivity
- PAR
- Resistivity
- Salinity
- Specific Conductivity
- Total Dissolved Solids
- Total Suspended Solids
- Water Density
Accuracy
Tested in a variety of rigorous field conditions as well as lab conditions to ensure accuracy and response times
Monitor without Interruption
No matter which EXO sensors users select, other features of the sensors' design make them rugged and durable:
- Wet-mateable connectors resist corrosion
- Isolated components prevent short circuits
- Welded housings and double o-rings prevent leaks
- High-impact plastic and titanium resists breaking
- Built-in antifouling systems protect data integrity
- Low power consumption extends underwater deployments
Discover how less size can bring more value
to your science with the following benefits:
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Take off the strain, with a 30% reduction in weight. |
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Go new places, with a 33% reduction in length. |
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Explore your environment, with AUV's or drones. |
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Expand your integrated system, and maximize your limited space. |
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Lose the Alkalines, and save on maintenance. |
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The EXO sondes are a key component of a complete, unattended long-term water quality monitoring system from our Integrated Systems & Services group. |
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Learning a new water quality platform can be a challenging process. Accelerate through the learning curve with our on-demand training program. Join us at YSI University! |
Other EXO Sonde Options
- EXO1 Sonde (4 ports, optional depth sensor, and battery compartment)
- EXO1s Sonde (4 ports, optional depth sensor, NO battery compartment)
- EXO2 Sonde (7 ports including Central Wiper port, and battery compartment)
- EXO3 sonde (5 ports including Central Wiper port, and battery compartment)
- EXO3s Sonde (5 ports including Central Wiper port, NO battery compartment)