YSI EXO1 User manual

Thank you for using an EXO™ Sonde
for your environmental monitoring!
This document will assist with the initial steps
required to use an EXO Sonde.
Refer to the EXO User Manual for:
• Part numbers and accessories
• Maintenance guidelines
• Sensor calibration instructions
• Connecting EXO to a Data Logger
See reverse for more information.
Install probes into the sonde bulkhead
Items Needed
Included in Packaging
• EXO Sonde
• Batteries*
• Battery cover wrench*
• Sensor tool with magnet
(to activate Bluetooth®)
• Kor™ Software on USB flash drive
*Applies to EXO Sondes with a battery
compartment only.
Not Included
• Sensors (Probes)
• EXO Handheld or PC running Kor Software
• USB cable and adapter, field cable,
or EXO GO (sold separately)
Preparing Sonde for Use
To prepare the sonde for operation,
you will need to:
• Install probes into the connector ports
on the sonde bulkhead
• Install batteries
• Load Kor Software and drivers onto PC
• Connect sonde to EXO Handheld
device or PC
Install Sensors
1. Remove buffer bottles and hydration caps
on the sensors (if applicable).
2. Remove the calibration cup and guard
from the sonde.
3. Remove port plugs and install the sensor onto
the bulkhead. Start by finger-tightening each
locking ring until snug. Then use the probe
tool to give the locking ring another quarter
turn until it is fully seated on the bulkhead. Be
careful not to over-tighten or strip the port.
Ports are “universal,’” which means any sensor**
can be plugged into any port.
The Central Wiper must be installed in the
correct port to function properly:
• EXO2 – Port 7
• EXO3 – Port 5
** EXO NitraLED may only be installed on:
• EXO2 – Port 6
• EXO3 – Port 4
Registration
Register your product online to
activate your warranty and keep informed
of software updates: YSI.com/warranty
Keep your serial number on file:
Date of purchase:
Unpacking and Inspection
Inspect the outside of the shipping container(s)
for damage. If you see any damage, contact the
shipping carrier immediately.
Remove the equipment from the shipping box.
Some parts are loose in the box, so check the
packing material carefully.
Quick Start Guide
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Connect sonde to computer with USB
cable and adapter
Connect sonde to handheld with
field cable
If not using cable, activate Bluetooth wireless
communication with magnet
Communication
Connect Sonde to Computer
via USB Cable
1. First, install Kor Software on your computer.
Follow the prompts to install the new
hardware and drivers.
2. Plug in the USB Signal Output Adapter
to the top of the sonde.
3. Plug in the small end of the USB cable to
the top of the adapter and the large end
in a standard USB port on the computer.
The USB adapter provides a hardwired
communications link to a PC as well as
providing power to the sonde.
via Bluetooth®
A computer must be equipped with an internal
Bluetooth radio or use a Bluetooth dongle to
establish a wireless connection to the sonde.
Activate Bluetooth by holding the included
sensor tool with magnet at the magnetic
activation area on sonde. Bluetooth is also
activated when the sonde is power cycled.
Once activated, the blue light will be on.
Troubleshooting
Establish Bluetooth link (Windows OS)
1. Check your version of Windows for the
proper method to pair a Bluetooth device
to your PC.
2. When prompted, locate the sonde from
the list. The sonde name should begin
with YSI.
3. Select “Enter the device’s pairing code,”
and click Next. Enter the code 9876.
Click “Next.”
5. Select Finish.
Discover the Sonde in Kor
Upon startup, Kor Software will automatically
detect any sonde connected by the USB adapter.
If using Bluetooth, click on “Scan for Bluetooth
Devices” to discover the activated sonde. Once
connected via Bluetooth, the blue light on the
sonde will blink.
Connect Sonde to EXO Handheld
via Field Cable
Press in the male 6-pin connector on the cable
to the top of the sonde. Press in the female 6-pin
connector on the cable to the bottom of the
handheld, then screw down the retaining collars
on each end. The handheld will automatically
connect to the sonde upon startup.
Install Batteries (If applicable)
The EXO1 and EXO3 Sondes use two (2) D-cell
alkaline batteries and the EXO2 Sonde uses four
(4) D-cell alkaline batteries as the recommended
power source. External power sources may be
used and are necessary for sondes without a
battery compartment.
Alternatively, the sonde may use rechargeable
NiMH D-cell batteries (not provided). We
recommend a NiMH D-cell battery with a
minimum rating of 10,000 milliamp hours.
However, due to variations in manufacturer
capacity and discharge curves, deployment life
cannot be estimated when using rechargeable
batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover from
the sonde:
EXO1: Twist the blue battery cover counter-
clockwise to unscrew, lift up to remove. Use
included wrench to loosen, if necessary.
EXO2 / EXO3: Unscrew and remove battery
cap. Use included wrench to loosen, if necessary.
2. Insert the batteries with negative (-)
terminals facing down toward the probes.
3. Replace the battery cover or cap and
tighten until snug. Do not overtighten.
LED Indicators
When power is supplied to the sonde, two
indicator lights will provide status updates.
Red LED – Sonde State
• 0.1 Hz (10s Blink): Asleep, logging enabled
• 1 Hz (1s Blink): Awake
• On Solid: Awake with faults
Blue LED – Bluetooth
• On Solid: On, not linked
2 Hz (0.5s Blink): On, successfully linked
• Off: Bluetooth disabled
Remove battery cover/cap and install batteries
EXO1
Side View
EXO2 / EXO3
Top View
You are now ready to calibrate your
sensors and start collecting data!
Interface with the sonde using Kor
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