Easy-to-use Windows software for focal and multiple animal tracking and behavior analysis. Free demo software allows you to test that the software will work for your application also. Use any camera system to record digital (.avi) video files. Then run the DV6 software on your own PC to analyze the behavior of anything from micro organisms to large adult animals, e.g. in micro-plates, mazes, open field tanks, home cages, flume tanks, aquariums etc.

Typical applications:
– Focal animal in a single arena, e.g. open field test.
- Focal animal in 1-24 arenas, e.g. 24-well micro-plate (one animal per well).
– Pair of animals, e.g. inter individual distance.
– Orientation of focal animal with two markers, e.g. head and rear.
– Multiple animals each with a different colored markers, e.g. red, green, blue etc.

Calculated behavior parameters:
-Active/Inactive time
-Velocity
-Acceleration
-Direction of movement
-Distance moved
-Direction of orientation
-Turning rate
-Time spend in zones
- Number of visits in zones
- Number of contacts to points of interest

Tracking principle:
Operates on the principle of contrast (color or b/w), i.e. the object to be tracked is placed against a contrasting background and the software assigns a x, y coordinate pair to the centroid of the contrasting object.

Features:
Batch file analysis for multiple trials
Create video file with behavior data overlay
Define zones and points of interest
Save all settings in files, e.g. zones, masks, POIs, thresholds etc. Removes undesirable objects/areas with mask tool
Calibrate data in metres, cm or millimetres.
Time-stamped data saved in Excel compatible *.txt file
Raw data file with X,Y-positions only
Analysis data file with summary and calculated parameters

Specifications:
Input video file format: .AVI
OS: Win7/Vista/XP
PC: min. 4GB RAM and 2-core 2 gHz CPU.

Included:
Software installation USB key
USB dongle (one license for a limited number of PCs only)
User manual

Optional equipment
If you need a video camera for research applications, we offer quality megapixel cameras for GigE or USB interface, and a range of lenses.

C610 LabQuest Mini is a powerful, affordable, and easy to use sensor interface for computer-based data collection with a Windows or Macintosh computer. C610  LabQuest Mini works with C901 LoggerPro software or the Logger Lite (provided with labQuest Mini) and collects data from any of the Qubit sensors.  C610 LabQuest Mini can also be used in conjunction with a digital control unit (DCU) for control of instuments or sensors (on/off).  Contact Qubit for more information.

Key Features:

• 100 kHz maximum sampling rate
• Five sensor ports (3 Analog and 2 digital)
• Logger Lite software (included) allows collecting, graphing and analyzing data

Technical Specifications

• Computer connection: USB 2.0 Full Speed
• Maximum sampling rate: 100,000 samples per second
• Analog inputs: 3
• Digital inputs: 2
• size: 10.5 x 8.5 x 2.6 cm

C605 LabQuest 2 Data Acquisition System is a hand-held, stand-alone unit.  It can also interface with PC or Macintosh computers for up to 3 analog sensors.  The large, high-resolution touch screen makes it easy and intuitive to collect, analyze, and share data from experiments. Its wireless connectivity encourages collaboration and personalized learning. Its rugged splash resistant construction is especially useful in field applications.  C605 LabQuest 2 comes with its own internal software (LabQuest AP) for stand-alone use.  Included with LabQuest is Logger Lite software which is sufficient for most of the data analysis and visualization with a PC.  You can also use LabQuest 2 as a computer interface with C901 LoggerPro software or data can also be exported into C901 Logger Pro software after collection, for more detailed analysis. C605 LabQuest 2 Data Acquisition System can  be used in conjunction with a digital control unit (DCU) for control of instuments or sensors (on/off).  Contact Qubit for more information.

Touch-Screen Data Collection and Analysis Software (Logger Lite):

• perform linear and curve fits
• display two graphs at once
• landscape and portrait views
• Autoscale
• Integral function
• Statistics
• Buit-in: stopwatch, periodic table, on-screen keyboard, calculator, audio function generator
• export data to Logger Pro
• field notes
• voice annotation using internal microphone
• find slopes, fit a line to portion of data and display position data and its derivatives

Specifications:

• 11.2 cm x 6.7 cm (13.1 cm diognal) screen
• size: 8.8 cm x 15.4 cm x 2.5 cm
• 350 g
• 800 x 480 pixel color graphic display at 188 dpi
• LED backlight
• Display easily visible outdoors
• 800 MHz application processor
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth for WDSS
• stylus and touch screen user interface
• 3 analog sensor ports 2 digital I/O ports
• 100,000 samples per second collection rate
• 12 bit resolution
• Built-in GPS, air temperature sensor, microphone, sound sensor, stopwatch, calculator
• USB standard-A port (USB cable included)
• USB mini-AB port
• DC power jack
• Expandable with MicroSD and USB flash drive
• Audio In/Mic/Out
• Operating temperature 0-45C
• splash resistant
• rugged enclosure with rubber molding
• Power: rechargable, high-capacity battery or DC charging via adapter (included)
• for extended power requirements additional Li-polymer batteries are available

Z160 Multi-Cultivator is designed for small scale cultivation of algae, bacteria or cyanobacteria. It consists of 8 test tubes, each holding up to ca. 85 ml of cultivated suspension. The test tubes are immersed in a thermostated waterbath. Each tube is illuminated by an array of warm white LEDs that can generate incident irradiance, which is independently adjustable up to 500 µmol(photon)/m²/s. Each test tube can be bubbled with gas. The gas is humidified and supplied to each test tube through a manually adjustable valve manifold.

The Z160 Multi-Cultivator  is supplied with a light controlling unit that supports user-defined dynamic illumination protocols, such as, flashing lights or day/night cycles.

Two optional accessories are available: Cooling Unit AC-88, which serves for the thermostated waterbath cooling below ambient levels, and the peristaltic pump for automatic waterbath refilling. An additional option also includes optical density measurements of the cultures for monitoring of thier growth rates.

The Z160 Multi-Cultivator allows testing of multiple organisms or multiple samples of the same organism under variable cultivation conditions with respect to light, culture medium and  gas supply or composition.

Key Features:

Specifications:

The Q-CPX is a new Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing System, complete with the CPX Metabolic Analyzer for breath by breath CO2 and O2 exchange measurements.  Included is a pneumotach spirometer for breath flow and volume measurements, and a heart rate monitor.   Options include a sturdy cart, bicycle ergometer, blood pressure monitor, blood saturation oximeter and a12-lead EKG.  The software monitors outputs from all sensors as well as controlling the ergometer with standard and customizable test procedures. 

Precise breath by breath analysis is conducted using a combined rapid response NDIR CO2 analyzer and laser diode O2 Analyzer.   Comfortable face masks are provided that do not impede natural breathing, and which are inexpensive enough for single subject use.  The system includes a PC running the renowned ComPAS Software suite for automated cardiovascular fitness measurements.   

Calibration of the gas analyzers and the pneumotach spirometer is fully automated, set up is minimal and accuracy is assured.   The data display can be customized for specific applications, or one of several default configurations may be used.   Both raw and calculated parameters such as VO2, VCO2, RER, RR, Vt, VE, ETO2, ETCO2, HR etc are displayed and can be manipulated both in graphical and tabular format.  In addition to breath analysis, pulmonary tests can be performed, displayed and saved during an exercise test.

RER data screen

ComPAS Certified Software has been developed over a period of 30 years, and is used extensively in hospitals throughout the USA.   It provides an extensive data base for patient records, and permits patient tracking, record keeping and reporting.  During an exercise test, the software guides the user through each stage of the procedure with a simple graphical user interface, ensuring that all procedures, and any necessary calibrations, are followed exactly.  An extensive help menu is built directly into the software. 

As well as providing best in class data acquisition for cardiopulmonary exercise testing, ComPAS includes comprehensive protocols for pulmonary function testing.

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 Patient records screen

Metabolic Rate Analyzer

Specifications of Metabolic Rate Analyzer:

CO2 Sensor

• Operating Principle – Infrared Spectroscopy
• CO2 Range – 0% to 13%
• Operating Temperature – 5°C to 55°C
• Power Consumption – 335 mW
• Response Time –   Detector – 28 ms (typical), System – 100 ms (typical)
• Breath Rate- >60 bpm

O2 Sensor

• Operating Principle- Laser Diode - Optical Absorption
• Range – 5% to 100%
• Resolution – 0.01 Vol.% O2
• Linearity – 0.2 Vol.%
• Response time (T90) – 130 ms @ 200 mL/min flow
• Operating Temperature – 0°C to 50°C
• Operating Relative Humidity  – 5 to 95%
• Operating Pressure – 25 to 115 kPa

The Z600 Standard non-imaging fluorometer is a Double-modulation fluorometer which measures Chl-fluorescence signal with a time resolution of up to 4 µs and detection limit of 100ng/L of chlorophyll.

The core of the Non-imaging Fluorometer is the measuring optical head containing a standard cuvette for sample suspensions (10 x 10 mm base, up to 4 ml of internal volume). The measuring head is supplied with three sets of light-emitting diodes and a PIN diode detector with 500 kHz/16-bit AD converter. Gain and integration time of the converter are software controlled.

Typical Samples:

• Chloroplasts & thylakoids
• Algae & cyanobacteria
• Small leaves or leaf segments

Fluorometer-Supported Investigations:

• Fluorescence induction
• Pulse amplitude modulation measurements (PAM)
• Fast OJIP transient capture
• Rapid measurements of Q_A-reoxidation kinetics
• State transitions
• Quenching parameters
• Photochemical yields
• Determination of the effective antenna size in Photosystem II

The Standard Non-imaging Fluorometer is supplied with three, optionally four, sets of light-emitting diodes that generate:

• Measuring flashes: typically 2-5 µs long. Standard color: red-orange, λmax=617 nm, or blue, λmax=455 nm.
• Single-turnover saturating flashes: typically 20-50 µs long. Standard color: red, λmax=630 nm.
• Continuous actinic light: The maximum intensity is 2,500 µmol(photons).m-2.s-1. Standard color: red, λmax=630 nm, or blue, λmax=455 nm.
• Additional far-red light:  (λmax=735 nm) for Photosystem I excitation (optional).

Light intensities and timing are software controlled separately for each LED set. The data are processed and the instrument is controlled by the FluorWin software (Windows 95/98/2000/XP compatible). As an option, the customer can also choose light-emitting diodes of different wavelengths.  Contact Qubit for your specific needs.

The Standard Non-imaging Fluorometer’s capacity can be enhanced by accurate temperature regulation provided by the Thermoregulator and/or Magnetic Stirrer. To learn more about these devices, click: Thermoregulator and Magnetic Stirrer.

FluorWin Software:

• Creates and archives experimental protocols.
• FluorWin Wizard for automated protocols.
• Retrieval and export of experimental data.
• Data manipulation and visualization.

FluorWin software wizard

FluorWin software: graph window:

state transition data:

References:

• Nedbal et al., 1999, J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: 48, 154-157,
• Koblizek et al., 2001, Photosynth.Res., 68 (2): 141-152
• Trtilek M. et al. (1997): J. Lumin. 72 (74): 597-599.
• Skotnica J. et al. (2000): Photosynth. Res. 65 (1): 29-40.
• Mock T. and Kroon B.M.A. (2002): Phytochemistry 61, pp. 41-51.
• Mock T. and Valentin K. (2004): J. Phycol. 40, pp. 732-741.
• Nedbal L. et al. (2005): Photosynth. Res. 84: 99-106.
• Shlyk-Kerner O. et al. (2006): Nature 442: 827-830.
• Vaczi P. and Bartak M. (2006): Biol. Plant. 50 (2): 257-264.
• Lazar D. (2006): Functional Plant Biology 33 (1): 9-30.

The Z620 Fast Non-imaging Fluorometer is a Double-modulation fluorometer which measures Chl-fluorescence signal with a time resolution of up to 1 µs and detection limit of 100ng chl/L.  This enables combining PAM measurements with fast kinetic measurements of OJIP and of flash fluorescence induction.  This instrument has two input channels.

The core of the Non-imaging Fluorometer is the measuring optical head containing a standard cuvette for sample suspensions (10 x 10 mm base, up to 4 ml of internal volume). The measuring head is supplied with three sets of light-emitting diodes and a PIN diode detector with 500 kHz/16-bit AD converter. Gain and integration time of the converter are software controlled.

Typical Samples:

• Chloroplasts & thylakoids
• Algae & cyanobacteria
• Small leaves or leaf segments

Fluorometer-Supported Investigations:

• Fluorescence induction
• Pulse amplitude modulation measurements (PAM)
• Fast OJIP transient capture
• Rapid measurements of QA-reoxidation kinetics
• State transitions
• Quenching parameters
• Photochemical yields
• Determination of the effective antenna size in Photosystem II

The Fast Non-imaging Fluorometer is supplied with three, optionally four, sets of light-emitting diodes that generate:

• Measuring flashes: typically 2-5 µs long. Standard color: red-orange, λmax=617 nm, or blue, λmax=455 nm.
• Single-turnover saturating flashes: typically 20-50 µs long. Standard color: red, λmax=630 nm.
• Continuous actinic light: The maximum intensity is 2,500 µmol(photons).m-2.s-1. Standard color: red, λmax=630 nm, or blue, λmax=455 nm.
• Additional far-red light: (λmax=735 nm) for Photosystem I excitation (optional).

Light intensities and timing are software controlled separately for each LED set. The data are processed and the instrument is controlled by the FluorWin software (Windows 95/98/2000/XP compatible). As an option, the customer can also choose light-emitting diodes of different wavelengths. Contact Contact Qubit for your specific needs.

The Fast Non-imaging Fluorometer’s capacity can be enhanced by accurate temperature regulation provided by the Thermoregulator and/or Magnetic Stirrer.

FluorWin Software

• Creates and archives of experimental protocols.
• FluorWin Wizard for automated protocols.
• Retrieval and export of experimental data.
• Data manipulation and visualization.

FluorWin software wizard:

FluorWin software: graph window

state transitions data:

References:

• Nedbal et al., 1999, J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: 48, 154-157,
• Koblizek et al., 2001, Photosynth.Res., 68 (2): 141-152
• Trtilek M. et al. (1997): J. Lumin. 72 (74): 597-599.
• Skotnica J. et al. (2000): Photosynth. Res. 65 (1): 29-40.
• Mock T. and Kroon B.M.A. (2002): Phytochemistry 61, pp. 41-51.
• Mock T. and Valentin K. (2004): J. Phycol. 40, pp. 732-741.
• Nedbal L. et al. (2005): Photosynth. Res. 84: 99-106.
• Shlyk-Kerner O. et al. (2006): Nature 442: 827-830.
• Vaczi P. and Bartak M. (2006): Biol. Plant. 50 (2): 257-264.
• Lazar D. (2006): Functional Plant Biology 33 (1): 9-30.

The Z650 High-Sensitivity Fluorometer with its detection limit of 1 ng Chl/l allows measuring of fluorescence induction and of QA reoxidation kinetics with pico-molar chlorophyll concentrations.  The typical experimental material is natural water with phytoplankton.

The core of the instrument is an integrating Teflon sphere containing the liquid sample. The optical ports of the sphere are supplied with three sets of light-emitting diodes and with an avalanche photodiode detector. As an option, the instrument can be supplied with a second detector to capture fluorescence transients in alternative spectral band. Contact Qubit for your specific needs. Measuring flashes, single-turnover saturating flashes, and continuous actinic light are of blue color, λmax=455 nm. Light intensities and timing are software controlled separately for each LED set.

Typical Samples:

• Natural water with phytoplankton
• Chloroplasts & thylakoids
• Algae & cyanobacteria

Fluorometer-Supported Investigations:

• Fluorescence induction
• Pulse amplitude modulation measurements (PAM)
• Fast OJIP transient capture
• Rapid measurements of QA-reoxidation kinetics
• State transitions
• Quenching parameters
• Photochemical yields
• Determination of the effective antenna size in Photosystem II

FluorWin Software:

• Creates and archives experimental protocols.
• FluorWin Wizard for automated protocols.
• Retrieval and export of experimental data.
• Data manipulation and visualization.

FluorWin software: wizard window

FluorWin software: graph window

State transition data window:

References:

• Koblizek et al. 2005, FEMS Microbiology Ecology 51, 353-361).

The Z660 On-line Ultra-High Sensitivity Fluorometer is an exceptionally compact and effective measuring system that integrates numerous operating elements in a minimum of space. This On-line Ultra-High Sensitivity Fluorometer is easily operated via the front touch screen and keypad. It excels in particularly high sensitivity – 0.1 ng Chl/l – and highly accurate timing of the programmed events. Integrated web interface (optional) allows remote control of the experiments.

Highlights:

• Compact and powerful measuring system
• Simple operation via the touch screen
• Ultra-high sensitivity
• Web interface – remote control of currently running experiments (optional)

Touch Screen- parameter settings

Typical Samples:

• Natural water with phytoplankton
• Chloroplasts & thylakoids
• Algae & cyanobacteria

Fluorometer-Supported Investigations:

• Fluorescence induction
• Pulse amplitude modulation measurements (PAM)Fast OJIP transient capture
• Rapid measurements of QA-reoxidation kinetics
• State transitions
• Quenching parameters Photochemical yield determination of the effective antenna size in Photosystem II

FluorWin Software:

• Remote control of the experiments
• Data collection in real time
• Data upload even when the experiment is running
• Data visualization in graphs
• Further processing of data sheets in Excel accessible format

FluorWin software wizard:

State transitions:

graph window:

The Z640 Submersible Fluorometer is designed to measure fluorescence of underwater organisms – plants, corals, or seaweed. The measuring compartment is equipped with a holder that allows easy manipulation under water. Maximum operating depth of the instrument is ca 1 meter (40 inches). The Submersible Fluorometer is supplied with three sets of light-emitting diodes and a PIN diode detector with 1 MHz/16-bit AD converter and software controlled gain and integration time.

The light-emitting diodes of Z640 Submersible Fluorometer can generate

• Measuring flashes: typically 2-5 µs long. Standard color is red-orange (λmax=617 nm).
• Single-turnover saturating flashes: typically 20-50 µs long. Standard color is red (λmax=630 nm).
• Continuous actinic light of the maximum intensity of 1,500 µmol (photons)/m-2/s. Standard color is red (λmax=630 nm

The Z640 Submersible Fluorometer has light intensities and timing controlled by software, separately for each LED set. The data are processed and the instrument is controlled by the Windows 95/98/2000/XP compatible FluorWin software.

FluorWin Software:

• Creates and archives experimental protocols.
• FluorWin Wizard for automated protocols.
• Retrieval and export of experimental data.
• Data manipulation and visualization.

FluorWin software wizard:

Software graph window:

References:

• Hill R. and Ralph P. (2006): Photochem. Photobiol. 82 (6): 1577-1585.