MOXAR Respirometry System
- S-3A/I Oxygen Analyzer
- CD-3A Carbon Dioxide Analyzer
- Mass Flowmeter Measurement System
- Sample Pump and Flow Controller
- Windows Software and Interface Package
- 2 Channels for external analog instruments (0 – 10 Volts DC)
- Efficient Nafion-based desiccant box with molecular sieve & silica gel indicator
- Real time continuous Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Monitoring
- Laptop Computer or Desktop Computer with Monitor
- Color Ink Jet Printer
- System setup, calibration, and training
- MOXAR Software and Interface Box available for users with their own AEI analyzers
- Alcohol Burn Validation Kit Available
- Extended Warranties Available
- Multi Channel Chamber Capability
- Calibration Gases: Two tanks with regulators of primary laboratory standard gases
- Speed of Response: to 90% of final value in less than 100 milliseconds for a step change in O2 concentration
- Accuracy: ± 0.01% O2
- Repeatability: ± 0.01% O2
- Sensitivity: ± 0.001% O2
- Resolution: Digital Display ± 0.01 % O2
- Operating Range: 0 – 100% O2
- Analog Output: 0 to 10 Volts buffered for 0 – 100% O2
- Ambient Temperature: 0 – 40°C
- Sample Flow Rate: 10 – 500 ml/min, 50 – 200 ml/min recommended for most applications
- Voltage: 120 VAC or 240 VAC
Specifications for the CD-3A Carbon Dioxide Analyzer
- Speed of Response: to 90% of final value in less than 25 milliseconds for a step change in CO2 concentration
- Accuracy: ± 0.02% CO2 0 – 7% CO2 range; 1% of the reading >7 – 15% CO2 range
- Repeatability: ± 0.01% CO2
- Sensitivity: ± 0.001% CO2
- Resolution: Digital Display ± 0.01% of CO2
- Operating Range: 0 – 15% CO2
- Analog Output: 0 to 7.5 Volts buffered for 0 – 15% CO2
- Ambient Temperature: 0 – 40°C
- Sample Flow Rate: 10 – 500 ml/min
- Display: Continuous display of CO2 concentration or End Tidal CO2 for each breath
- Voltage: 120 VAC or 240 VAC
Specifications for the Mass Flowmeter Flow Measurement
- Flow Range: 0 to 20 liters/minute
- Flow Accuracy: ± 2.0% of reading
Specifications for the Calibration Gases
- E Size Cylinder, Primary Standard, 4% CO2 , 16% O2 ,Bal. N2; accuracy: ± 0.02% CO2 absolute, ± 0.02% O2 absolute
- E Size Cylinder, Primary Standard, 0.03% CO2 , 21% O2 , Bal. N2; accuracy: ± 10% of CO2 component, ± 0.02% O2 absolute
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the MOXAR Respirometry System used for?
The MOXAR Respirometry System is designed to measure energy metabolism through indirect calorimetry by analyzing oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2). It is widely used in physiology, metabolism, veterinary, and life science research.
2. What types of animals can be studied with the MOXAR Respirometry System?
The MOXAR system supports metabolic studies involving insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and humans. Its flexible modular design allows researchers to configure the system for a wide range of species and experimental protocols.
3. What is indirect calorimetry?
Indirect calorimetry is a method of measuring energy expenditure by analyzing oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2). Researchers use indirect calorimetry to evaluate metabolic rate, respiratory exchange ratio (RER), and overall energy metabolism.
4. What measurements does the MOXAR Respirometry System provide?
The MOXAR system measures oxygen concentration, carbon dioxide concentration, airflow, temperature, humidity, and pressure to calculate VO2, VCO2, respiratory exchange ratio (RER), and energy expenditure with high accuracy.
5. Can the MOXAR system support multi-channel respirometry?
Yes. The MOXAR Respirometry System is available in both single-channel and multi-channel configurations, allowing researchers to monitor one or multiple chambers simultaneously depending on their study requirements.
6. What gas analyzers are included with the MOXAR Respirometry System?
The MOXAR system includes the AEI S-3A Oxygen Analyzer and CD-3A Carbon Dioxide Analyzer, both recognized for their exceptional accuracy, fast response times, long-term stability, and repeatable respiratory gas measurements.
7. Why is accurate airflow measurement important in respirometry?
Accurate airflow measurement is essential for calculating oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production correctly. The MOXAR system’s mass flow measurement technology helps ensure precise and repeatable metabolic data throughout every experiment.
8. Which research fields use the MOXAR Respirometry System?
The MOXAR system is commonly used in comparative physiology, animal metabolism, veterinary medicine, ecology, zoology, exercise physiology, biomedical research, environmental science, and nutritional studies.
9. How does the MOXAR system ensure reliable metabolic measurements?
The MOXAR combines precision oxygen and carbon dioxide analyzers, accurate flow measurement, real-time environmental monitoring, and advanced software to produce stable, repeatable metabolic data for demanding laboratory research.
10. Why choose the MOXAR Respirometry System from AEI Technologies?
The MOXAR Respirometry System offers research-grade accuracy, modular flexibility, single- or multi-channel configurations, proven gas analyzer technology, and more than 50 years of AEI Technologies‘ expertise in respiratory gas analysis, making it a trusted solution for metabolic research laboratories worldwide.