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EXO Handheld Instrument 

(v2)

 

Quick Start Guide

TM

A superior handheld for 

superior water quality 

monitoring. 

 

This document will assist the user with 

initially setting up an EXO Handheld.

 

 

For full instructions, please refer 

to the integrated help screens.

The EXO Handheld is a rugged, 

compact device that allows the user 

to display sonde readings, configure 

sondes, calibrate probes, store and 

retrieve data, and transfer data from 

sondes to a computer.  

The EXO Handheld is shipped with 

a lithium-ion battery pack pre-

installed. The battery ships at ~30% 

full capacity, so it should be charged 

before taking it out in the field. The 

handheld charge period is 9 hours. 

 

 

Plug the USB connector into the 

AC power adapter, computer USB 

connector or external USB battery 

pack, and then plug the micro USB 

connector into the EXO Handheld 

instrument to charge the battery. 

To turn the instrument on, 

 

press the green power key.  

 

 

The Dashboard will appear after powering 

on the instrument. To power off, press and 

hold the power key for 1.5 seconds.  

For fastest charging, ensure the handheld 

is turned on initially when plugged in.

When the EXO Handheld is turned 

on, the GPS function will initiate 

a fix of the location. This may take some 

time, and the handheld should remain 

stationary and have a view of the sky.  

Your new EXO Handheld shipment 

contains the following:
• EXO Handheld   • Micro USB cable
• USB female to micro USB male adapter

 

 

• AC power supply

 

 

R

emove the equipment from the shipping 

box. Check the packaging carefully to 

ensure that all components are present. 

If the handheld or any of the accessories 

are damaged or if a part is missing, please 

contact 

[email protected]

 or +1 937-767-7241.   

Connecting the EXO Handheld to an AC power supply.

Connect to an EXO Sonde

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April 2016 Rev A 

YSI

1725 Brannum Lane

Yellow Springs, OH 45387

(800) 765-4974,  (937) 767-7241 

[email protected]

YSI.com

Unpacking and Inspection

Powering on the 

EXO Handheld

1. Attach the cable to the sonde. 

 

    Press in the male 6-pin   

 

    connector, then screw down the 

 

    retaining collar. Attach the cable’s 

 

    strain relief to the sonde’s bail 

 

    with a carabiner.  
2. Attach the cable to the handheld. 

 

    Press on the female 6-pin connector,     

 

    and then screw down the  

    retaining collar.

Wet mate connectors should be 

properly lubricated at all times to 

ensure a proper seal.

3. The EXO handheld will automatically 

 

    connect to the sonde when the field   

 

    cable is secured.

Connecting to the Sonde

Register your product

 

www.ysi.com/warranty

 

 

Check for software updates:

  

www.EXOwater.com

 

 

Contact technical support: 

 

[email protected]

 or +1 937-767-7241  

Technical Support

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