Oxytherm System
Liquid-Phase Photosynthesis & Respiration Measurement
- Peltier oxygen electrode unit with integral thermoelectric temperature control.
- Compact design with integral electronics and magnetic stirrer.
- Computer controlled oxygen electrode system with direct on-screen display of traces.
- Custom Windows® software for instrument control and data analysis.
- System expansion to 8 channels via purchase of additional components.
Overview
The Oxytherm oxygen electrode system provides an affordable and convenient method of measuring oxygen uptake or evolution in liquid-phase samples in cellular respiration or photosynthesis research applications. It additionally provides precise temperature control of the reaction vessel and sample using an integral thermoelectric module and requires no supply of circulating water.
Components of the Oxytherm System
The Oxytherm oxygen electrode system consists of the following main components. Please click on the corresponding links to access further information regarding the main items within the Oxytherm system. Also included with the Oxytherm System is a range of accessory and spare items as listed below. Further information on spare parts may be found here.
Main Components
- Oxytherm control unit and Peltier chamber
Accessories & Spares Supplied
- S1/MINI Clark type oxygen electrode disc.
- A2 Membrane applicator.
- S2/P Magnetic followers.
- S3 Spare reaction vessels.
- S4 30m roll of PTFE membrane.
- S7B Spare O-rings for Peltier electrode chamber.
- S16 Electrode cleaning kit.