Animal Oximeter Pod (Base Sensor)

Overview:

The ML325/BS Oximeter Pod (Base Sensor) is suitable for measuring pulse oximetry from an animal underside, base of the tail or other well-vascularized surfaces. The laser diode based pulse oximeter signal conditioner  provides a direct analog output of the partial oxygen pressure in blood in animals. Based on patented Nonin SpO₂ technology, direct saturation readings in the range of 70 to 100% can be made without the need to perform any scaling.

The Pod is supplied with the MLT325 SpO₂ Base Sensor which is a lightweight, ultra-sensitive transflectance sensor that allows convenient sensor placement on the underside, base of the tail or other well-vascularized surfaces. The sensor can then be secured via any surgical or other suitable tape.

Other options for Animal Pulse Oximetry are also available, which include the ML325/AW Animal Oximeter Pod (Wrap Sensor) and ML325/AC Animal Oximeter Pod (Animal Clip).

For a unit configured for measuring pulse oximetery in humans the ML320/F Oximeter Pod (Finger Clip) or ML320/E Oximeter Pod (Ear Clip) are available.

Hardware:
ADInstruments signal conditioners only function with PowerLab data acquisition units and therefore are not suitable for use with other data acquisition systems.

Features:

• Semiconductor light emitting diodes in the  transducer
• Pre-calibrated to read in % SpO₂. The scale is fixed at 100% SpO₂
• An alarm which will sound if the value of the SpO₂ drops below 70% or a pulse could not be detected_.

Applications:

The Animal Oximeter Pod with the Animal Clip transducer is suitable for measuring pulse oximetry from an animal paw or tongue. It is suitable for the measurement of oxygen saturation in the range 70 to 100 %, or to display a pulsatile waveform.

For more information refer to the Pulse Oximetry application page.

Specifications:

• Operating Principle: Non-invasive blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂₎ determination using red and infrared light
• passed through pulsating blood in vascular tissue.
• Saturation range: 70 − 100%
• Accuracy (70 − 100% saturation): ±2% for adults using Finger clip sensor ±4% of full scale using Ear clip sensor
• Measurement wavelength: Red (660 nm) Infrared (910 nm)
• Measurement rate: 1 reading per second
• Output signal: 1.75 V for 98 %
• Resolution: 1 % steps
• Operating conditions: 0 – 35°C, 0 – 90 % humidity (non condensing)
• SpO₂ acquisition time: ~10 second

All specifications were tested at the time of printing and are subject to change.