Xylem YSI EXO PAR User Manual Download Page 2

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. 

Effort has been made to make the information in this manual complete, accurate, and current. 

The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for errors or omissions in this manual. 

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for the most up-to-date version of this manual.

Thank you for purchasing a YSI EXO PAR System. This manual covers setup, operation, and functionality of the EXO 
PAR system.

EXO PAR features include:

•  Simple setup and operation
•  Depth rating of 250 meters
•  Single or dual sensor option
•  Non-corrosive materials
•  Data output in µmol s-1 m-2
•  Use with Kor or EXO handheld
•  Easily removed for non-par applications

Safety Information 

Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay attention to all 
precautionary statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. 
Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including, 
without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent 
permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install 
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.

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Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories and inspect for damage.  If any parts or materials are damaged, 
contact YSI ISS at 727-565-2201 or authorized YSI distributor.  

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WARNING:

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CAUTION:

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EXO PAR

Summary of Contents for YSI EXO PAR

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL XA00014 EXO PAR PHOTOSYNTHETICALLY ACTIVE RADIATION WITH THE EXO PLATFORM...

Page 2: ...equipment Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this produc...

Page 3: ...o certain sections will take you automatically to those locations THIS IS AN INTERACTIVE DOCUMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 1 1 PAR Sensor 1 2 Overview 1 3 Components 2 Installation 2 1 Attach...

Page 4: ...er be supplied to YSI by the customer brass mounting screws provided with the sensor are required for installing on the par system or can be purchased from YSI as part of the complete system These sen...

Page 5: ...nsors The EXO PAR system attaches to the EXO2 sonde via an upper and lower clamp system The EXO PAR adapter attaches to the AUX port on the top bulkhead of the EXO2 sonde For shipment and storage the...

Page 6: ...stem Frame Now that your calibration cup extender is installed stand the sonde in an upright position and slide the EXO PAR system frame over the EXO2 sonde The two clamps upper and lower are fastened...

Page 7: ...wer clamp should align with the upper edge of the top chamfer on the clear plastic section covered with the black EXO sonde label Again proper alignment is necessary so the PAR sensor arms are deploye...

Page 8: ...pplied for these cable s connectors plug these connectors when sensors are removed or if only deploying 1 of your 2 PAR sensors When not in use the plugs can be stored in the calibration cup extension...

Page 9: ...quals 2 meters Cable lengths start at 2 meters If the EXO PAR sonde is connecting to a data logger you can use the EXO flying lead cable part number 599008 xx again the xx signifies the cable length f...

Page 10: ...2 Using the Calibration Certificate supplied with your Li Cor PAR sensor you will now enter the multipliers into YSI s Kor software To do so first select Instruments and Sensors and from the list of s...

Page 11: ...ultipliers into YSI s Kor software 3 Now your PAR sensor s are ready to use You can now see PAR data begin to show up in your Kor Dashboard example shown in figure 12 Figure 12 PAR data will begin to...

Page 12: ...Enable sensors 2 Using the Calibration Certificate supplied with your Li Cor PAR sensor you will now enter the multipliers into EXO Handheld Display To do so first select Calibration and from the lis...

Page 13: ...sensors Figure 16 Enter the multipliers exactly as they are on the certificates 3 Now your PAR sensor s are ready to use You can now see PAR data begin to show up in your EXO Handheld Display example...

Page 14: ...ponents 4 2 Ordering Telephone 727 565 2201 USA Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 ET Fax 866 778 8431 orders Email YSISystemsOrders Xyleminc com Mail YSI Inc Systems Services Division Attn Order E...

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