OxyLite User Manual
Revision 1.1 | May 2015
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to the sensor connector; these data are automatically read by and
transferred to the OxyLite monitor upon connection.
Available OxyLite functionality is controlled via a functions button at the rear
of the monitor.
Continuous pO
2
and temperature data from the OxyLite can be acquired for
recording, playback and analysis using a suitable data acquisition system
connected via a choice of interfaces at the rear of the monitor.
2.2
List of Key Features
Absolute units of dissolved oxygen
The fluorescence-based technique employed by the OxyLite type
monitors provides an absolute measurement of dissolved oxygen in
mmHg or kPa. For
in vivo
applications, this provides a direct readout
of oxygen availability to cells and tissue, in contrast to blood oxygen
saturation assessment (pulse oximetry), which merely describes the
haemoglobin oxygenation status of blood.
Sensitivity and accuracy
Third-generation opto-electronics provide unmatched sensitivity,
stability and accuracy in the physiologically relevant pO
2
range (0 -
200mmHg) and under conditions of hypoxia (0 – 15mmHg).
No oxygen consumption
Zero oxygen consumption at the point of measurement, thus innately
suitable for continuous and absolute oxygen sensing, even under
conditions of extreme hypoxia.
Microchip sensors
‘EEPROM’ technology embedded within our purpose-designed
connectors provides unsurpassed ease of use and user convenience
by completely eliminating all calibration procedures. Simply ‘plug-in
and go’.
OLED display
High-contrast, 40-character, 140º viewing-angle OLED display.
Built-in temperature compensation
Automatic temperature compensation of the pO
2
measurement
through optional, integrated temperature sensors.
Versatility
Full support for both
in vivo
(tissue) pO
2
applications AND
measurement of dissolved oxygen
in vitro
(e.g. hypoxic cell culture,
tissue constructs, bioreactors and more).