Pressure Signal Conditioner

Overview:

The PCU-2000 Signal Conditioner is a two-channel amplifier/interface unit for connecting one or two Millar Mikro-Tip catheters. The unit analog output signal level of 1V/100 mmHg is compatible with any PowerLab data acquisition system.  To connect each the pressure outputs to the PowerLab inputs, two MLAC12 BNC to Audio plug (6.5 mm (1/4"), 2m) need to be purchased separately.

Millar pressure catheters require a PEC-10C (Viking connector) or PEC-10D (low-profile connector) Interface Cable for use with the PCU-2000.

Features:

Applications:

The PCU-2000 Signal Conditioner can connect to one or two Millar Mikro-Tip catheters for measuring blood or cardiac pressure in small animals (i.e. mouse)through to large animals (i.e. sheep). These catheters are for use ONLY in animal research.

Arterial blood pressure can be recorded from a peripheral artery such as the carotid or femoral, and may be used to derive mean arterial pressure (MAP), systolic pressure, diastolic pressure, pulse pressure,etc. or monitor anesthesia.

Left ventricular pressure can also be recorded and used to derive max and min pressures, maximum rates of ventricular contraction (dP/dt max) and relaxation (dP/dt min), and end diastolic pressure along with many other parameters in determining cardiac function.

To read more about this application see the Blood Pressure- Intravascular page.

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