1. EXO-Skin Sap Flow Sensor
New Design Stem Heat Balance (SHB)
Same Accuracy, More Flexible
Less Maintenance
Lower cost
EXO (= outer, Greek) SKIN

2. Mechanical Specifications

3. Heater / Signal Integration
New Heater layers add durability
Thermocouple wiring similar to Dynagage sap flow sensors
No change to accuracy
Thermo sensors adapt to irregular stems
(Grape Vine example)
All EXO-skin come with sealed water tight locking connectors
Advanced Seal Liquid tape.
Add lifetime to 3-5 years
( with annual maintenance avail at distributor)

4. Electrical Specifications

5. System Connections Signal Names
Same as Dynagage
Attach to CPC circular plastic connector (9pin)
To SapIP – dual sensor cables
SPIP-CS1, SPIP-CS2
SPIP-CS4 and extensions.
To Flow 32 Extensions
Cable EXQC –25, -50, -75
FLDL - EXQC

6. Velstretch Wrapping Stretch Velcro Reduce maintenance
wrap around the sensor to plant
Reduce maintenance
Better installation
Accommodate growth
Velstretch made of breathable Material,
Porous nylon
Lycra spandex
Collects moisture and conducts water from the stem and sensor
Reduce Mildew and less stem damage.

7. Environmental Specification

8. Insulation Provided Three Pieces
With every sensor
Attachment is double sided Velcro Wrap
Need to protect from rapid ambient Temp swing
Reduce NTG

9. Waterproof Membrane Cloth
Rain Coat
Membrane cloth wrapped over insulation
Teflon fabric (Gore Tex)
Extracts water vapor
Reduce condensation build-up inside
Reduce corrosion or stem damage

10. Wrap & Protection Specifications

11. Reflective Shield
Material consists in 2 reflective layers on layer of plastic bubbles
Required to block radiant heat
Reduce Natural Thermal Gradient (NTG) by insulation on trunk below sensor.
Provides a conductive barrier

12. Complete Installation
All parts should install in 10 to 20 min
Depends on bark or cleaning preparation
If required.
Assistant holds parts
Helps manipulate attachments
Cut Velcro into smaller lengths

13. Applications Odd plant stems and shapes Stem fast growth Crops
Understory
Vines
Trees
Vegetables
Research and Commercial Monitoring

14. Summary Low Cost (-25%) Same Accuracy Less Maintenance
Easy Installation
Compatible with all Dynamax sap flow loggers
Thank You!