Two Channel Perivascular/Tubing Flow System

Overview:

The Two Channel Perivascular/Tubing Flow System includes a PowerLab8/30, LabChart, Scope and LabChart Pro analysis software, Perivascular Flowmeter Module and Tubing Flowmeter Module in a Dual Channel Console.Selecting and purchasing (separately)the appropriate Flowprobe (vascular) or Flowsensor (tubing), this system is used to measure blood flow in a single blood vessel from a range of animal species as well as fluid flow in laboratory tubing.

Flowprobe Selection & Ordering:
For a guide to the appropriate flow probe for measurement of blood flow in a specific vessel in a specific species view the Probe Application Guide. Detailed information about the physical and operational specifications of the Flowprobes is available in the Perivascular Probe Specifications. When ordering a Perivascular Flowprobe please consult the Flowprobe Ordering Guide.

Flowsensor Selection & Ordering:
PXL-Series Sterile Flowsensors:
Mostnon-aerated liquids can be measured including saline and buffer solutions, blood, water and even Diesel fuel. No physical contact is made with the fluid media. PXL-Series Flowsensors can be calibrated and programmed for up to 4 different fluid / temperature / tubing combinations and will work with most flexible tubing types. Sensor size is determined by outside diameter of the tubing.

Ordering:
For a guide to the most appropriate flow sensor for measurement of tubing flow consult the PXL Flowsensor Guide. To order a PXL-series flowsensor please complete the PXL Flowsensor Order Form.

PXN- Series In-line Flowsensors:
PXN-In-Line Flowsensors splice into laboratory tubing and measure absolute volume flow of blood and other fluids. The new four-transducer sensor design offers precision accuracy for flows from less than 1 ml/min up to flows of 100 liters/min. Flow range sensitivity is scaled to sensor size and flow is measured equally well across the full dynamic range of the sensor with little sensitivity to turbulence. Sizes 4PXN - 25PXN have barbed ultem tubing ends (barb) to mate easily to flexible laboratory tubing. Miniature sizes 1PXN - 3 PXN may be cut to length for insertion into small tubing circuits or perfusion apparatus. PXN inline sensors can be calibrated for up to four fluid/temperature combinations for highest accuracy performance in isolated organ setups.

Ordering:
For a guide to the most appropriate flow sensor for measurement of tubing flow consult the PXN Flowsensor Guide. To order a PXN-series flowsensor please complete and submit the PXN Flowsensor Order Form.

For further assistance or information in selecting a Flowprobe consult your nearest ADInstruments representative or contact ADInstruments support.


Data Acquisition and Analysis:
The PowerLab 8/30 is shipped with ADInstruments software (LabChart and Scope), associated manuals and cables. The ML870/P is also supplied with LabChart Pro software which includes all the ADInstruments LabChart Modules(excluding GLP). LabChart Modules provide application specific data acquisition, analysis and display features.

The modules currently available include:

• Circadian Analysis (Windows) new
• Dose Response (Windows) new
• Peak Analysis (Windows) new
• Blood Pressure (Windows)
• ECG Analysis (Windows)
• Heart Rate Variability (Windows & Macintosh)
• Spike Histogram (Windows & Macintosh)
• Metabolic (Windows & Macintosh)
• Video Capture (Macintosh)
• Cardiac Output (Windows)
• DMT Normalization (Windows & Macintosh)
  

In purchasing this system containing LabChart Pro entitles the purchaser to 5 years of FREE LabChart Pro software upgrades and updates. Purchasers are also entitled to any ADInstruments modules released during this 5 year period (excludes GLP software).

For more information see the LabChart Pro page or contact your nearest ADInstruments representative.

Features:

• Complete flow analysis and acquisition system
• Highly accurate volume flow measurement
• Ultrasound transit-time technology – the gold standard
• Analog outputs for direct connection to PowerLab

Applications:

The Perivascular Flowmeter Module is used to measure blood flow or cardiac output from a single vessel type from a range of animal species. More information about these applications can be obtained from the Blood Flow and Cardiac Output application pages.

For a guide to the appropriate flow probe for measurement of blood flow in a specific vessel in a specific species view the Probe Application Guide.

The Tubing Flowmeter Module is used to measure laboratory tubing fluid flow. Most non-aerated liquids can be measured including saline and buffer solutions, blood, water and even Diesel fuel with the PXL-Series Flowsensors.

For measurements of absolute volume flow of blood and other fluids the PXN-In-Line Flowsensors can splice into laboratory tubing. For more information about this application see the Blood Flow page.

Specifications:

Detailed information about the physical and operational specifications of the Perivascular Flowprobes is available in the Perivascular Probe Specifications.