Qubit System's Q-S102 O2 Analyzer is configured for measuring oxygen concentration in a Flow through Gas Exchange Systems in 0-25% or 0-100% range with 0.21% Accuracy. The O2 Analyzer also contains Gas Pressure Sensor for measurements of Total Gas Pressure at the O2 Sensor. The Q-S102 O2 Analyzer is ideal for determining O2 uptake in Organisms with High Metabolic Rates in an Open Flow System configuration. For Organisms with Low Metabolic Rate it can be used in a Closed Flow System where the rate of O2 uptake can be calculated from the slope of O2 decline in the System.
The Q-S102 O2 Analyzer requires Data Interface with Two Analog Signal Ports and Software to operate. We recommend our C610 LabQuest Mini Data Interface with C901 Logger Pro Software. Q-S102 has been developed from the S102 Flow Through O2 Sensor and is a key component of the Q-Box Packages for both Research and Teaching. The Q-S102 O2 Analyzer has a Galvanic Cell (a lead-oxygen battery) consisting of a Lead Anode, an O2 Cathode, and an Acid Electrolyte. It also incorporates an O2-permeable Teflon FEP Membrane with a Gold Electrode bonded to its surface. Oxygen Diffusing through this membrane is reduced electrochemically at the gold electrode. A Resistor and Thermistor (for temperature compensation) are connected between anode and cathode. The output of the instrument is proportional to the current flowing through the resistor and thermistor and this is proportional to pO2 in contact with Teflon membrane.