YSI EXO2 Multi-Parameter Water Quality Sonde
Features
- Titanium sensors with wet-mateable, universal sensor ports
- Biofouling protection with central wiper brush and copper-alloy accessories
- Smart QC automatically checks for faults and errors to ensure successful deployments
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Image | Part# | Product Description | Price | Stock | Order | |
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![]() | 599502-00 | EXO2 multi-parameter water quality sonde with 6 sensor ports & 1 wiper port, no depth sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599502-01 | EXO2 multi-parameter water quality sonde with 6 sensor ports & 1 wiper port, 10m depth sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599502-02 | EXO2 multi-parameter water quality sonde with 6 sensor ports & 1 wiper port, 100m depth sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599502-03 | EXO2 multi-parameter water quality sonde with 6 sensor ports & 1 wiper port, 250m depth sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599502-04 | EXO2 multi-parameter water quality sonde with 6 sensor ports & 1 wiper port, 10m vented level sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability |





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![]() | 599090-01 | EXO central wiper | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 599870 | EXO conductivity & temperature sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599827 | EXO wiped conductivity & temperature sensor | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 577602 | EXO unguarded pH sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 577612 | EXO unguarded pH/ORP sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599100-01 | EXO optical dissolved oxygen sensor | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 599101-01 | EXO turbidity sensor | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 599102-01 | EXO freshwater total algae sensor (chlorophyll & phycocyanin) | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 599103-01 | EXO saltwater total algae sensor (chlorophyll & phycoerythrin) | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599104-01 | EXO fDOM sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 608090 | EXO NitraLED UV nitrate sensor kit, includes alignment ring & wiper brush | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 577641 | EXO Rhodamine WT sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599709 | EXO guarded ISE nitrate sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599710 | EXO guarded ISE ammonium sensor | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599711 | EXO guarded ISE chloride sensor | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 577400 | EXO GO wireless communication device | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599960 | EXO handheld display | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599040-2 | EXO field cable, 2m | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599040-4 | EXO field cable, 4m | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599040-10 | EXO field cable, 10m | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599040-15 | EXO field cable, 15m | Request Quote | More On The Way | ||
![]() | 599040-33 | EXO field cable, 33m | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599040-66 | EXO field cable, 66m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599040-100 | EXO field cable, 100m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599040-150 | EXO field cable, 150m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599040-200 | EXO field cable, 200m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599040-250 | EXO field cable, 250m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599040-300 | EXO field cable, 300m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599008-10 | EXO flying lead field cable, 10m | Request Quote | 1 Available | ||
![]() | 599008-15 | EXO flying lead field cable, 15m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599008-33 | EXO flying lead field cable, 33m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599008-66 | EXO flying lead field cable, 66m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599008-100 | EXO flying lead field cable, 100m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599210-4 | EXO vented flying lead field cable, 4m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599210-10 | EXO vented flying lead field cable, 10m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599210-15 | EXO vented flying lead field cable, 15m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599210-33 | EXO vented flying lead field cable, 33m | Request Quote | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599810 | EXO USB signal output adapter | $415.00 | 3 Available | ||
![]() | 599820 | EXO DCP signal output adapter | $315.00 | 4 Available | ||
![]() | 599825 | EXO Modbus signal output adapter | $975.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599201 | EXO2/EXO3 flow cell, 925mL | $350.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599316 | EXO2/EXO3 calibration & storage cup | $190.00 | 2 Available | ||
![]() | 599667 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde guard kit | $90.00 | 2 Available | ||
![]() | 599564 | EXO2/EXO3 anti-fouling copper-alloy sonde guard | $945.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599472 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde guard weight, 0.25kg | $175.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599521 | EXO2/EXO3 zinc anode sonde guard weight, for use with anti-fouling guard | $210.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599663 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde & probe protective sleeve kit, pack of 10 | $90.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 599020-02 | EXO2/EXO3 hard-sided wheeled carrying case | $435.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 914 | Deployment pipe assembly with dual eye bolts, 4" schedule 80 PVC, 32" length | $445.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 914M | Deployment pipe assembly with stop bolt & threaded male adapter, 4" schedule 80 PVC, 32" length | $195.00 | 20 Available | ||
![]() | CAGE-EXO2 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde mooring cage with clamps | $1,195.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | BP-EXO2 | EXO2/EXO3 sonde bottom platform with clamps | $1,695.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | CB-40 | CB-40 data buoy with 4" instrument pipe, 40 lb. buoyancy | $1,495.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 630110 | ProSample PM-12 mini portable sampler with SDI-12 connectivity | $3,765.00 | Check Availability | ||
![]() | 630111 | ProSample P-12 portable sampler with SDI-12 connectivity | $3,895.00 | Check Availability |

























The YSI EXO represents the next generation of water quality instruments from YSI. The advanced sonde platform offers a wide range of capabilities to those dedicated to monitoring natural aquatic environments such as oceans, estuaries, rivers, lakes, and groundwater. With a highly efficient power management platform, robust construction, and chemistry-free anti-fouling system, EXO allows accurate data collection for up to 90 days between service intervals.
The EXO2 sonde includes six sensor ports and a central anti-fouling wiper option. Sensor parameters include temperature, conductivity, depth, dissolved oxygen, pH, ORP, total algae (phycocyanin or phycoerythrin along with chlorophyll), turbidity, fluorescent dissolved organic matter (fDOM), Rhodamine WT, UV nitrate, ISE ammonium, ISE nitrate, and ISE chloride. The sonde can also output four calculated parameters including salinity, specific conductance, total dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended solids (TSS).
All EXO sensors are digital sensors with on-board signal processing and memory. Built-in sensor diagnostic and calibration data allows users to calibrate multiple sensors in one sonde and distribute to various other sondes in the field. Wet-mateable connectors allow for swaps in wet conditions, while active port monitoring automatically detects each sensor and verifies operation.
EXO2 Specifications
Diameter: 7.62cm (3.00 in)
Length:Â 71.10cm (28.00 in)
Peripheral Ports: 1 power communication port; 1 auxiliary port for third-party sensors (future functionality; not active yet)
Sensor Ports: 7 (6 ports available when central wiper used)
3-Year Warranty: Sonde; handheld
2-Year Warranty: Cables; conductivity/temperature and optical sensors; electronics base for pH, pH/ORP, ammonium, chloride, and nitrate sensors
1-Year Warranty: Optical DO cap and replaceable reagent modules for pH and pH/ORP sensors
3-Month Warranty:Â Replaceable reagent modules for ammonium, chloride, and nitrate sensors
Weight: 3.60kg (7.90 lbs)
General Sonde Specifications
Battery Life: 90 days**
Computer Interface: YSIP via USB Signal Output Adapter (SOA) and Bluetooth
Output Options: RS-232 & SDI-12 via DCP-SOA; Modbus & RS-485 via Modbus-SOA
Data Memory: 512 MB total memory; >1,000,000 Logged readings
Depth Rating: 0 to 250m (0 to 820 ft)
Sample Rate: Up to 4 Hz
Operating Temperature: -5 to +50°C (23 to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to +80°C (-4 to 176°F)
**Typically 90 days at 20ËšC at 15-minute logging interval; temperature/conductivity, pH/ORP, DO, and turbidity sensors installed on EXO1; or temperature/conductivity, pH/ORP, DO, total algae, and turbidity sensors installed with central wiper that rotates once per logging interval on EXO2. Battery life is heavily dependent on sensor configuration.
- (1) EXO2 sonde
- (1) Probe guard
- (1) Calibration cup
- (1) Tool kit
- (4) Port plugs
- (4) D-cell alkaline batteries
- (1) USB drive loaded with manual & KOR Software
Yes, the sonde is rated for salt water applications with the exception of the ammonium, nitrate, and chloride sensors that are freshwater only.
This is highly dependent on the deployment location, but re-calibration intervals typical range from 2 to 8 weeks.
No, only EXO sensors can be used with EXO sondes.
Up to three EXO2 sondes can be daisy-chained together using the Auxiliary port.
EXO1 and EXO2 sondes support SDI-12 communication through the use of the DCP adapter. EXO3 sondes have built-in SDI-12 support, so the DCP adapter is not necessary with EXO3.
All EXO sensors have a depth rating of 250m (820ft.) except shallow and medium depth sensors and ISEs.
While the battery life depends on the sensor configuration, the EXO2 can provide 90 days of logging at 15-minute intervals with temperature/conductivity, pH/ORP, DO, total algae, and turbidity sensors installed and the central wiper that rotates once per logging interval.
No, the EXO2 is slightly larger to accomodate the added sensor ports. The EXO2 sonde is 71.10cm in length and 7.62cm in diameter while the EXO1 Sonde is 64.77cm in length and 4.7cm in diameter.
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